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Offline GTI7me

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Turn Off Stability Control
« on: 04 March 2014, 11:22 »
Anyone know whether it is possible to fully turn off the stability control? Perhaps via VAGCOM? Annoying how VW can use this as a selling point on the Golf R as it can be turned entirely off.

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Offline Ap69

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #1 on: 04 March 2014, 12:34 »
Just from test vids from motoring press they say it can't be fully switched off.
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Offline kevinm

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #2 on: 04 March 2014, 12:35 »
It looks like regular 4 motion models can disable it too. I have seen a picture of a dash of a 1.6 TDI 4mo that was showing stability control deactivated.

Even if it is possible, I cant see Ross-Tech documenting it as you would be messing with a safety device. Only way to find out would be to compare the coding and adaptions with a 4mo model. Even then the 4wd cars might have a different ABS module to enable it.
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Offline GTI7me

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #3 on: 04 March 2014, 13:10 »
I know as standard it can't be fully deactivated however through VAGCOM this may be possible. We need someone with an R to compare VAGCOM notes with! I'm hoping in can be completely turned off and it isn't something buried deep within the ECU.

To be honest i am not a fan of completely turning off driver aids when on the public road. I do however like to turn off traction control as it is a little intrusive during a "spirited" drive.

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Offline GiT1984

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #4 on: 04 March 2014, 15:04 »
As you probably know - you can at least opt for "TCS Off" or "Sport Stability Control"

Either push the ESC button to the left of the gear lever or go into the "Car" menus - there are options to opt for them that way too.

Turning off the TCS gave me much more "scrabble" and even some torque steer (I tried it on the way into work this am). Fun! :D
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Offline GrahamFR

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #5 on: 04 March 2014, 19:46 »
Pull the fuse out, that should do it  :smiley:
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Offline rocknob

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #6 on: 04 March 2014, 20:01 »
Apparently the guys at http://www.stemei.de have done it. There is some information here http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/vw-golf-7/esp-funktion-komplett-deaktivieren.php Have your Google translate ready and it appears you need to use a VCP cable and software not the Ross-Tech one
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Offline Ian.C

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #7 on: 04 March 2014, 20:42 »
The annoying thing is in "other" countries the GTI has a "Race Mode" like the R does.....I can only assume this mode would totally turn off the ESP

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Offline kreator

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #8 on: 04 March 2014, 21:18 »
It does? Mine doesn't and Im in south america. Or does it? How do I know? LOL
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Offline Ian.C

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Re: Turn Off Stability Control
« Reply #9 on: 04 March 2014, 22:51 »
I hope some clever person can activate the "Race" function on UK cars....

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