Annoying temperature warning

[carlossanto81]

Quick question, is there ANY way to get rid of this annoying gauge cluster warning when the outside temperature hits 45degrees or lower??

 

[cc: HR_Manager]

Quick question, is there ANY way to get rid of this annoying gauge cluster warning when the outside temperature hits 45degrees or lower??

Ah the classic 4C/39F icy road warning chime. You cannot disable it from the infotainment menus but it's possible to code it out completely using a tool like OBDeleben or VCDS. Have you ever done any coding on your car before?

 

[Tyrion_Lannister]

Quick question, is there ANY way to get rid of this annoying gauge cluster warning when the outside temperature hits 45degrees or lower??

That warning drives me nuts too. You'll need OBDeleven or VCDS to turn it off, but it's a pretty quick tweak if you're comfortable with coding. Agree with this guy. Why the username tho @cc: HR_Manager so creative.

 

[cc: HR_Manager]

That warning drives me nuts too. You'll need OBDeleven or VCDS to turn it off, but it's a pretty quick tweak if you're comfortable with coding. Agree with this guy. Why the username tho @cc: HR_Manager so creative.

Haha you're not the first person to ask about the name. I actually am a Human Resources manager as my day job. Modifying the car's computer code is how I relax after managing people all day.

 

[carlossanto81]

Yeah no, i havent. Ever. Would it cost too much to hire a pro for this? What are my other options

 

[cc: HR_Manager]

Yeah no, i havent. Ever. Would it cost too much to hire a pro for this? What are my other options

If you've never done any coding, hiring someone with OBDeleven or VCDS experience could be a quick fix and shouldn't cost much since it's a simple change. Some local VW or Euro car shops might do it for under $50 if you call ahead. Another option is picking up an OBDeleven dongle yourself, which runs around $70 and lets you make changes through an app. If you're planning to keep the Taos long term, best to have the tool on hand for other tweaks too. Are you near any VW clubs or meetups where someone might help walk you through it? @carlossanto81

 

[carlossanto81]

If you've never done any coding, hiring someone with OBDeleven or VCDS experience could be a quick fix and shouldn't cost much since it's a simple change. Some local VW or Euro car shops might do it for under $50 if you call ahead. Another option is picking up an OBDeleven dongle yourself, which runs around $70 and lets you make changes through an app. If you're planning to keep the Taos long term, best to have the tool on hand for other tweaks too. Are you near any VW clubs or meetups where someone might help walk you through it? @carlossanto81

That's a good tip, thanks!! I hadn't considered getting an OBDeleven myself, but it could be useful if i plan to keep the car long term. For the temperature warning fix, is it really a one-step change, or would I need someone experienced to walk me through it the first time?

 

[cc: HR_Manager]

That's a good tip, thanks!! I hadn't considered getting an OBDeleven myself, but it could be useful if i plan to keep the car long term. For the temperature warning fix, is it really a one-step change, or would I need someone experienced to walk me through it the first time?

This tool is very helpful for anyone who owns these cars long term. OBDeleven makes this process simple with something called 'One-Click Apps'. You buy a few credits, find the app to turn off the ice warning and tap once to use it. The software does all the hard work in the background. Another way is through 'Long Coding', which is harder to do but doesn't need credits. Most new users start with the apps because it's easier.

 

[BillyJoel]

Yep that’s exactly how most people do it now, the OBDeleven one-click app makes it pretty painless even for first timers @carlossanto81. If you’re even a little curious about tweaks, it ends up paying for itself pretty quick.