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Volkswagen Golf 5 VAG-COM Info
Updated  19 Jan. 2006

These instructions apply to Golf 5 platform vehicles including the Golf, Jetta, and Audi A3. Ross-Tech is not responsible for any damage or problems that may result from following these instructions. They are to be used at your own risk.

Handy tweaks:

Removing DRL's

[Select]
[09 - Cent. Elect.]
[Long Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]

Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Uncheck the box for "Daytime driving lights (North America)"
[Transfer Coding]
[Do It!]

Removing Seatbelt Chime

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]

Write down the existing coding for future reference.
Look at the third and fourth digits in the coding (00??x0x). Add the values for the options together and put them in the third and fourth digit location to get the correct coding.

00 - No available equipment
+01 - Brakepad wear sensor warning active
+02 - Seatbelt warning active
+04 - Washer fluid level warning active
+16 - Sedan (Jetta)

So, if your stock Soft Coding is 0023203 and you want to remove the seatbelt chime, put in a new value of 0021203.
[Do It!]

Operating Windows and Sunroof with Remote
(Note, the sunroof cannot be opened with the remote)
You need to continuously hold the remote button for the function to operate.

[Select]
[46 - Cent. Conv.]
[Long Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]

Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Uncheck the box for "Comfort function power windows/sunroof via remote control inactive"
Check the box for "Comfort opening power windows via remote control active"
Check the box for "Comfort closing power windows via remote control active"
Check the box for "Closing sunroof via remote control active"
[Transfer Coding]
[Do It!]

Note: For some reason, VW does not allow the sunroof to be opened using the remote, only closed, despite the presence of a checkbox indication that feature.

Changing honk/flash behavior when alarm is disarmed

[Select]
[46 - Cent. Conv.]
[Long Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]

Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Check or uncheck the box for "Locking Confirmation (Horn) via Remote Control"
Check or uncheck the box for "Locking Confirmation (Blink) via Remote Control"
Check or uncheck the box for "Unlocking Confirmation (Horn) via Remote Control"
Check or uncheck the box for "Unlocking Confirmation (Blink) via Remote Control"
[Transfer Coding]
[Do It!]

If the instructions above didn't work or if you are too smart to follow them, go here:

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/VW_Golf/Jetta/Bora_%281K/5M%29
http://de.openobd.org/vw/golf_1k.htm
http://en.openobd.org/vw/golf_1k.htm

Specific Modules:

01-Engine:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works well with all engines available in the U.S. and most engines that users have tested in overseas markets.

02-Auto Trans:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).


03-ABS Brakes
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

08-HVAC
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

09-Central Electronics
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine. See Tweaks at top of this page.

0F-Digital Radio --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine
if equipped (optional equipment).

15-Airbags:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

16-Steering Wheel:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

17-Instruments
: 
--  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine. See Tweaks at top of this page.

18-Aux.Heater -- CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine
if equipped (optional equipment).

19-CAN Gateway:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

1C-Level Sensing
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

22-All Wheel Drive
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

25-Immobilizer:  --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

36-Driver's Seat
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

37-Navigation
:  -- 
CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

3D-Special Function --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).
 
42-
Door Elect, Driver --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.
 
44-
Steering Assist --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

46-Central Convenience --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.
See Tweaks at top of this page.

47-Sound System
--  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

52-Door Elect, Pass --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine.

55-Headlight Range --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

56-Radio
--  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

57-TV-Tuner --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

62-Door, Left Rear --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

69-Trailer Controller --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

72-Door, Right Rear --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

76-Park Assist --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

77-Telephone --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

7D-Aux. Heat --  CAN-Bus
VAG-COM works fine if equipped (optional equipment).

Special thanks to Syntrix for help with this page.


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