New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM

Akki_5 · 10th December 2010, 23:43

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Your bluetooth still uses the phones mic, I presume? Can you take some pics of it? The charging wire must look ugly traveling from the armrest to the lighter socket.

That's a picture off my BB for you.

Akki_5 · 12th December 2010, 23:47

This is how the remote looks on the steering wheel. And yes, i was doing 240 kmph @6000 rpm in P!

vipinjoshi · 23rd December 2010, 11:41

Hey Akki! It's kind of nostalgic to see the "cheat codes" for cars just like times when we had the first generation games!

Have you tried anything or are aware of possibilities on a VW Polo 1.6? Things like:

Mileage & other details (gear indicator, tracks etc.) on the MFD
Auto lock & Unlock

Klub Class · 23rd December 2010, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Akki_5

This is how the remote looks on the steering wheel. And yes, i was doing 240 kmph @6000 rpm in P!

If you don't mind, can you please tell me how to do that? I mean doing 240 @ 6000 RPM

jkdas · 29th December 2010, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Klub Class

If you don't mind, can you please tell me how to do that? I mean doing 240 @ 6000 RPM

Akki; Nice thread/ownership review.

Akki_5 · 30th December 2010, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipinjoshi

Hey Akki! It's kind of nostalgic to see the "cheat codes" for cars just like times when we had the first generation games!

Have you tried anything or are aware of possibilities on a VW Polo 1.6? Things like:

Mileage & other details (gear indicator, tracks etc.) on the MFD
Auto lock & Unlock

I haven't tried anything on a Polo yet, though i'd love to! I am pretty certain that auto lock/unlock can be done but i'll have to connect my computer to a Polo to see what else can be done.

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Originally Posted by Klub Class

If you don't mind, can you please tell me how to do that? I mean doing 240 @ 6000 RPM

Hehe, it's called Needle Sweep (same as on Audis and the Superb - and ofcourse 'my' Laura!)

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Akki; Nice thread/ownership review.

Thanks!

rowhun · 17th January 2011, 20:26

Man,
You and anandbhat have really done a lot of good to the Laura.
Any idea if any of these things is possible on the Yeti?

Swanand Inamdar · 28th January 2011, 18:35

Hey Akki,

Thats awesome stuff done on the car there.
I have a Laura Ambiente (FL) and after reading your updates here on the Elegence, it inspired me to get the same done my car.
I did check with Europa Auto here in Pune. According to them, these (if not all) can be activated on the Ambiente too, WITHOUT voiding warranty.

As per their information, most of the features are already there in the system, just de-activated and hence activating features that are already there wont void warranty. Also they said, they would do it to my car for a mere Rs.300 :P

amitk2kin · 17th February 2011, 13:03

This is awesome stuff! I am a proud owner of Laura 2.0 AT Ambiente (2 week old)! Would love to tweak the car, with these "Cheat Codes"

Akki_5 · 14th March 2011, 01:36

UPDATE:
Got Auto Headlights! Now, coming home and leaving home lights work like a charm! Plus, during daytime, the DRLs remain active and as soon as it gets dark, the DRLs turn OFF and low beams turn ON, automatically!

Next up:
White lights for low beams.

Berj79 · 14th March 2011, 02:23

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Akshay1234 · 14th March 2011, 11:31

Akki - Post some details man. What all did you have to change? This is very interesting. If im right just like another member did to his Yeti, you just had to order the switch and do the programming?

These Skodas sure are easy to spec up.

pramods · 14th March 2011, 15:34

In case of Laura if I am right, you need a service wire to be connected from switch to BCM, once that wire is connected the Auto switch is enabled[this also means that you already have the rain and light sensor in your vehicle]. once done activate that from the long coding in VCDS or VAS software at dealer.
The good new for Yeti Elegance is the wiring is in place, just change the switch, Laura L&K switch doesn't work for Yeti, the out dimensions are different, but if you want you can replace the cover and keep the original, the functionality still works but the dial is alway pointing wrong!

-Pramod

Akki_5 · 18th March 2011, 11:47

Yeah, had to put a service wire from the switch to the BCM, install an auto-switch and finally, do some coding. However, the downside is, my cabin / interior lights have conked off. Will try and fix the issue this weekend.
Planning to put orange LEDs for DRLs and parking lights (like Bimmer 5 E60) and white 4300K bulbs for low beam projectors. Let's see.

Akki_5 · 21st March 2011, 22:32

Got the interiors lights issue fixed. Just removing and reinstalling the BCM did the trick. Must have been a loose connection the last time for the lights to conk off like that.

12th December 2010, 23:47	#92
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 310 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM This is how the remote looks on the steering wheel. And yes, i was doing 240 kmph @6000 rpm in P! Attached Thumbnails
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vipinjoshi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NOIDA Posts: 33 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Hey Akki! It's kind of nostalgic to see the "cheat codes" for cars just like times when we had the first generation games! Have you tried anything or are aware of possibilities on a VW Polo 1.6? Things like: Mileage & other details (gear indicator, tracks etc.) on the MFD Auto lock & Unlock
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17th January 2011, 20:26	#97
rowhun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad, New Delhi Posts: 121 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Man, You and anandbhat have really done a lot of good to the Laura. Any idea if any of these things is possible on the Yeti?
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28th January 2011, 18:35	#98
Swanand Inamdar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,644 Thanked: 587 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Hey Akki, Thats awesome stuff done on the car there. I have a Laura Ambiente (FL) and after reading your updates here on the Elegence, it inspired me to get the same done my car. I did check with Europa Auto here in Pune. According to them, these (if not all) can be activated on the Ambiente too, WITHOUT voiding warranty. As per their information, most of the features are already there in the system, just de-activated and hence activating features that are already there wont void warranty. Also they said, they would do it to my car for a mere Rs.300 :P
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17th February 2011, 13:03	#99
amitk2kin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 108 Thanked: 52 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM This is awesome stuff! I am a proud owner of Laura 2.0 AT Ambiente (2 week old)! Would love to tweak the car, with these "Cheat Codes"
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14th March 2011, 01:36	#100
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 310 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM UPDATE: Got Auto Headlights! Now, coming home and leaving home lights work like a charm! Plus, during daytime, the DRLs remain active and as soon as it gets dark, the DRLs turn OFF and low beams turn ON, automatically! Next up: White lights for low beams.
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14th March 2011, 11:31	#102
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Akki - Post some details man. What all did you have to change? This is very interesting. If im right just like another member did to his Yeti, you just had to order the switch and do the programming? These Skodas sure are easy to spec up.
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14th March 2011, 15:34	#103
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 993 Thanked: 858 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM In case of Laura if I am right, you need a service wire to be connected from switch to BCM, once that wire is connected the Auto switch is enabled[this also means that you already have the rain and light sensor in your vehicle]. once done activate that from the long coding in VCDS or VAS software at dealer. The good new for Yeti Elegance is the wiring is in place, just change the switch, Laura L&K switch doesn't work for Yeti, the out dimensions are different, but if you want you can replace the cover and keep the original, the functionality still works but the dial is alway pointing wrong! -Pramod
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18th March 2011, 11:47	#104
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 310 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Yeah, had to put a service wire from the switch to the BCM, install an auto-switch and finally, do some coding. However, the downside is, my cabin / interior lights have conked off. Will try and fix the issue this weekend. Planning to put orange LEDs for DRLs and parking lights (like Bimmer 5 E60) and white 4300K bulbs for low beam projectors. Let's see.
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21st March 2011, 22:32	#105
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 310 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: New Laura Elegance 1.9 TDI A/T EDIT : Customising with a VAG-COM Got the interiors lights issue fixed. Just removing and reinstalling the BCM did the trick. Must have been a loose connection the last time for the lights to conk off like that.
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