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Golf mk7 / Re: What does each ballast do and do they need coding?
« Last post by rowlers on Today at 13:34 »They don't need coding.
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Golf mk8 / VW Software update notification email
« Last post by DrG_GTi on Today at 10:29 »Anyone else get one today? Always wary about updating past the current stable build i have....
Something about.
This update is required for the following reasons: Some mobile data providers are gradually switching off their 2G and 3G networks. Volkswagen AG has no influence over this. Accordingly, without the update, there may be restrictions to the mobile online services and Emergency Call Service1. With the new software update, these functions remain fully intact even after the network switchoff. The update can be installed “over-the-air”, i.e. directly in the vehicle.
Something about.
This update is required for the following reasons: Some mobile data providers are gradually switching off their 2G and 3G networks. Volkswagen AG has no influence over this. Accordingly, without the update, there may be restrictions to the mobile online services and Emergency Call Service1. With the new software update, these functions remain fully intact even after the network switchoff. The update can be installed “over-the-air”, i.e. directly in the vehicle.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Heated Seat Memory Quirks
« Last post by artie on 12 February 2026, 20:51 »Thanx again I’ll be bringing it in for 10000mile service soon will see if they can solve
I love to say oftentimes “Technology is wonderful…when it works “
Love it but frustrating I’m a bit of a dinosaur 77 years young in awe of the world we live in as to convenience and technology
I love to say oftentimes “Technology is wonderful…when it works “
Love it but frustrating I’m a bit of a dinosaur 77 years young in awe of the world we live in as to convenience and technology
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Donster on 12 February 2026, 18:42 »Exciting news.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 12 February 2026, 17:12 »My build date is 16/4 not long now
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by JoeGTI on 12 February 2026, 17:04 »There is an "extended" winter pack I believe which gives you heated rear seats. Probably a rare enough option.
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by Hertsman on 12 February 2026, 16:33 »Heated seats and steering wheel (so effectively a "winter pack") has been standard on the GTI / CS since the MK 8.5 was launched.
Will retract that statement then, as know you used to have to option it on new models till became standard and so maybe Yorkshire GTI needs to recheck if its fitted, be an easy physical check.
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by JoeGTI on 12 February 2026, 16:26 »Heated seats and steering wheel (so effectively a "winter pack") has been standard on the GTI / CS since the MK 8.5 was launched.
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by Hertsman on 12 February 2026, 15:31 »Thank you all for your input. Much food for thought re electric cars and charging. I do have a drive so could charge at home easily. I am retired now so car purchases are from my income so need to watch the budget somewhat.
The Clubsport at the dealers doesn’t have the winter pack unfortunately which I have found a necessity not a luxury the last few years up here in Yorkshire.
This is what annoys me about VW, Performance Cars level should not have winter pack as an option, its ridiculous, this is basic kit on even most basic car and someone has not bought a CS simply as its missing.
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by Yorkshire gti on 12 February 2026, 15:14 »Thank you all for your input. Much food for thought re electric cars and charging. I do have a drive so could charge at home easily. I am retired now so car purchases are from my income so need to watch the budget somewhat.
The Clubsport at the dealers doesn’t have the winter pack unfortunately which I have found a necessity not a luxury the last few years up here in Yorkshire.
The Clubsport at the dealers doesn’t have the winter pack unfortunately which I have found a necessity not a luxury the last few years up here in Yorkshire.