ACC Re-calibration for the GTI

[am1w]

VW have re-calibrated the ACC for GTI/GTD/R models to be firmer in comfort, normal and sport modes than for other Golf models.

I personally would like to have the 'comfort' as the 'normal' mode, make the 'comfort' mode even more comfortable, and leave the 'sport' mode as it is, it being useless for this country.

Therefore, I would like the ACC for my GTI to be re-calibrated to the standard set-up.

Can anyone be able to fulfill this request?

[Snoopy]

Doubt it, as its all programming.
I should still have the design overview and explanation from the company who makes it/designed it for VW somewere unless i through it out. It was in one of my electronics design trade mags i get.

Normal mode constantly adjusts its not like comfort or sport its operational band is allowed to go to the extremes but its start/reference point is much higher than the comfort start point.

[am1w]

Thanks Snoops.

In general, I am aware of the workings of ACC.

What I would like to know is whether the specific software bundle for ACC for the 'standard' Golf models may be used to replace the specific ACC programming bundle for the GTI?

Be nice if the ACC on the GTI could mimic the standard set-up.

[R32UK]

its a sporty car... WHYYYYYYYYY?

 

[The Doc]

You could try swapping the control unit to one from a non gt version

[am1w]

You could try swapping the control unit to one from a non gt version

That is a very interesting suggestion. I thought of this too, but wondered if the software could be re-calibrated.

its a sporty car... WHYYYYYYYYY? :huh

Because I don't like squashed tomatoes.

[am1w]

Can anyone please tell me:

(a) Where the ACC control unit is situated?
(b) Is it easy to get to?
(c) Is it part of some other electronics module?
(d) Has anyone attempted re-calibration?
(e) The cost of a replacement module

Thanks.

[The Doc]

I'll pull the fuse this week one day and let you know what happens, I can't help but think a non acc car will be fine for me next time as I use normal 90% of the time.

The sport for me is too firm and the comfort too sloppy for me personally.

I'll have to drive a GTD with no acc to be sure but I've always been happy with the ride in MK6 GT TDI's.

[am1w]

Doc:
No need to pull the fuse out as I have already compared the 'normal' ACC mode with the standard set-up. The ACC equipped cars were definitely better. But many thanks for the offer.

However, my four questions still remain unanswered.

[The Doc]

It's to see if it goes all "out of shape" or as I suspect makes very little difference, I keep reading that it adjusts in normal mode but what does it adjust and how?

On the other hand with no power going to the shocks they may go super soft just as you require :-)

I don't have the answers you require to your questions above.