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Offline J5H VW

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Changing the units used by the MFD
« on: 01 April 2008, 13:12 »
Guys, not strictly a VW question, but a guy at work has a new (2007) Skoda Fabia (the one with the advert where its baked like a cake).

He is going to work in Germany, and wants to change the multi-function display to use km in place of miles.  (ie: MPG -> KMPM, total distance in KM etc etc).

I told him that this should be possible via VAG COM or similar.  Maybe even via a sequence of button presses in the car. 

Anyone got any ideas?
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Re: Changing the units used by the MFD
« Reply #1 on: 02 April 2008, 16:17 »
fit smaller wheels? :laugh:

I guess it's possible... But I'd leave it alone because it could make the service history confusing and put buyers off, as the mileage would jump suddenly, and would then go backwards if he came back here again...

I'd either live with it, or sell the car and buy a euro-ified one
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Re: Changing the units used by the MFD
« Reply #2 on: 08 April 2008, 16:41 »
Quote from: Mooby on 02 April 2008, 16:17
fit smaller wheels? :laugh:

Yeah, might get him to stick some wheels off a pram on it, if that would help  :laugh:

Anyone got any other advice?  I am guessing someone with a mk5 golf or similar should be able to help as the ecu must be similar.

Edit: Just tried the smaller wheels things, but tracking seems a bit out and allignment is a nightmare.  Have attached a photo to help, any clues or advice......

« Last Edit: 08 April 2008, 16:45 by J5H VW »
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Re: Changing the units used by the MFD
« Reply #3 on: 11 April 2008, 16:28 »
BUMP.

Any other advice?
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Re: Changing the units used by the MFD
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2008, 12:18 »
Quote from: J5H VW on 08 April 2008, 16:41
Edit: Just tried the smaller wheels things, but tracking seems a bit out and allignment is a nightmare.  Have attached a photo to help, any clues or advice......



Post in the garage section, they should be able to help  :smiley:













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