Mk8 software version poll

[Ubique]

I now seem to be getting the dreaded bongs on every drive - with the various assist systems declared as being 'unavailable' for a second or two.   

As it most often occurs when I make a tight turn, even I'm tempted to ask VW to change the steering wheel - has that actually worked for anybody on the forum or would I be wasting my time?

I’m getting the assist systems unavailable now as well. The front assist unavailable comes up until I desist the windscreen, is the sensor behind the rear view mirror? It can’t see through the mist?

[fredgroves]

I’m getting the assist systems unavailable now as well. The front assist unavailable comes up until I desist the windscreen, is the sensor behind the rear view mirror? It can’t see through the mist?

I was guessing it was something like that too... the camera is there. It uses that for headlight assist and lane assist.

[Sniffer]

I now seem to be getting the dreaded bongs on every drive - with the various assist systems declared as being 'unavailable' for a second or two.   

I’m getting the assist systems unavailable now as well. The front assist unavailable comes up until I desist the windscreen, is the sensor behind the rear view mirror? It can’t see through the mist?

I don't think the Front Assist works properly, if your windscreen has a covering of ice/frost or is misted up.

Mine was covered with frost first thing this morning, so I cleared it as best I could and drove it with the "Front Assist" warning for the first 1/2 mile or so. It worked fine after that, although I suppose I probably shouldn't have been driving the car at all, until my screen was completely clear. 

[Carlosfandango]

I now seem to be getting the dreaded bongs on every drive - with the various assist systems declared as being 'unavailable' for a second or two.   

I’m getting the assist systems unavailable now as well. The front assist unavailable comes up until I desist the windscreen, is the sensor behind the rear view mirror? It can’t see through the mist?

I don't think the Front Assist works properly, if your windscreen has a covering of ice/frost or is misted up.

Mine was covered with frost first thing this morning, so I cleared it as best I could and drove it with the "Front Assist" warning for the first 1/2 mile or so. It worked fine after that, although I suppose I probably shouldn't have been driving the car at all, until my screen was completely clear. 

My old M135i xDrive had a heated section of screen where the camera was located, I’m guessing the MK8 doesn’t have the same!?

[JoeGTI]

It doesn't, its another design flaw in the VW I'm afraid. The screen only needs to be slightly fogged up for that warning to trigger. Another oversight by VW.

[Carlosfandango]

It doesn't, its another design flaw in the VW I'm afraid. The screen only needs to be slightly fogged up for that warning to trigger. Another oversight by VW.

The BMW still had more than its fair share of restricted front assist notifications mind you!, I’ve had fewer by far in my GTI, and it was probably a worse scenario in the BMW due to the standard car not having radar unless the driver assist package at £1250 was specced, mine didn’t have that pack, and without it the auto braking didn’t work as it was purely camera based unlike the VW.

[fredgroves]

My day with a 128ti gave me loads of camera errors. It didn't like low sun at all.

[Carlosfandango]

My day with a 128ti gave me loads of camera errors. It didn't like low sun at all.

Agreed, low sun was a huge problem for the camera in the BMW, last winter every sunny day had at least one camera error, and it rarely came back online quickly.

[fredgroves]

I found how to disable the eco tips.... thanks Massimo 

Also, two things I've noticed that are new behaviour...

1) unlock on approach now works from all angles, not just the rear!
2) the sat nav now warns me about things like traffic and road closures even when its not got route guidance active. Drive towards a problem and it warns you. I've not seen that since my Vauxhall insignia prior to 2014!!

Seems I have got to go and redo some of my obd11 tweeks though as some of the control units have been over written. Not a problem though, just annoying.

[simonwhite2000]

Don't think my Golf likes the cold. I had an SOS call dealer alarm and the screen said updating settings for my entire 40 min journey. Started it to come home, no issues.