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OBDEleven just got kind of EEPROM programming (like VCP). Anyone knows good forums where we can find useful stuff on EEPROM modding for Skoda or VAG in general? (Beside VCP)

How to connect My Skoda to car via BT? I can connect and see car data (eg live battery voltage etc) with WiFi. But I'm not able to see these data if I'm connected on BT only.

Exactly. What is point of DSG and it's 'intelligence' if you have to downshift manually too often? I find it very unpleasant experience. It doesn't need too much AI to figure out to downshift earlier. I hope they will update DSG software as I believe it is a problem of that 'intelligence' part. 1.6 TDI in Karoq has no balancing shaft so it is vibrant on low RPMs and DSG intelligence should be intelligent enough to keep it out of vibration rpm range IMHO...

Anyone w. DSG experience engine vibration as result of DSG keeping high gears on low rpms? I feel vibration while driving on slight inclines. Speed around 40mph and DSG keeps in 6tg so engine is running around 1200rpm. And if I keep foot steady on acc pedal, DSG is stubborn holding in 7th and low revs. In general, I experience DSG downgrading too early e.g. stubborn on low revs around 1200rpm. So engine is not powerful enough and thus shaking not too much but noticeably in steering wheel and chassis.

Thank you. Than it is same 1310 version as VW and we don't need to download manually but we can use Skoda tool which is (surprisingly) good. It takes care of all SD card setup and also has good download management. I use it and had never any issues.

Tried but couldn't find this topic. Please post the link

Anyone installed all Europe Skoda ECE A1 2019/2020 and can check update number so we compare? Might be Skoda is also 1310 or even newer, as WV is known to be lagging.

Is it different from Skoda ECE A1 2019/2020 - only for 32GB SD (which appeared few weeks ago)? Anyone compared them?

When you say WV all Europe maps are near than Skoda 2019/20 do you refer to previously published partial Europe maps ore recently added A1 whole Europe package? (Few weeks ago Skoda added A1 package but I have nod downloaded it as it is 12GB)

Today I tried Online POI search in navigation. I used it before and it was showing Google icon as search provider. But today it shows just WLAN (and globe) and it didn't perform search. Just hanging empty screen. Anyone can confirm Google search works? It may be some Skoda Connect issue. Yet I would be very disappointed big they drop Google search as it is proven that Skoda provided nav and POIs are less than good.

Yes mine StartStop is working 'normal'. It shuts off when completely stopped and starts on acc or steering wheel move but also if car in front moves (sometimes also when other car or something goes in front of car like pedestrian crossing the street or so)

Update on start issues: I changed from Shell VPower to some other (MOL Hungary) fuel and for several mornings I don't have prolonged starting. Still to verify, but you may also try to change fuel and see results.

My also occasionally takes 2-3 sec to start in the morning. Had no issues during winter but noticed such long start when outside temp is about 10 C. After this first start, both start-stop and normal starting is just a split of second. Good advise is to make a movie recording as proof for dealer. Yet I read somewhere that there can be a reason for initial long star, but there was no conclusive explanation.(cannot find that thread now) Anyhow, as we are on 1.6 TDI and DSG I would kindly ask you to look at my other thread regarding engine vibration / shudder in 1200rpm range and share your experience

Exactly. Yet, 75 euro a year is really great price for such a useful function. I cannot imagine better ways to spend money.

But what that equipment has to do with yearly fee? Equipment is already paid when you both the car. And data they collect are more valuable to Skoda (they use it for machine learning and marketing, probably selling it to third parties as whole new policy rules suggests). Other companies (Google, Facebook) are also using our data for making huge profits but they don't charge us yearly fee. Skoda is not only selling us a thin air for big money, but is reselling our data for even bigger gains. More than Clever IMHO And I feel not only cheated (this can I forget to so done truly clever) but treated as a moron for having to pay for such 'service'. BTW most other companies have call centers free for use or pay per use. So even SOS is overpriced and cheat in comparison.

Look at the bright side. Paying a yearly fee you support dumb programmers and rich managers at Skoda. Simply clever. For them. 1 milion cars x 75 euros per year = 75 000 000 euros yearly profit with 15-20 000 euros expense for one half-brain programmer. Truly clever. And simple. Cheers!

I just wish to hear from fellow owners of 1.6tdi engine if they feel slight vibration / shimmering in steering wheel on low rpm range (1000-1200) in higher gears (>5th)? Yes, I know this is very low range and torque for higher speeds, but DSG is stubborn keeping it there on slight inclines like bridge approach etc. So I wonder if that vibration is my vehicle issue or 'by design'.

You have umbrella/yellow west hole inside drivers door. Look in the back of opening. I didn't noticed it until recently.

Because I already made my own movement sensor adapter (see few pages before) for my existing keyfob for far less money. It works flawlessly and I don't need bag. And for spare keyfob, keeping in house, I use alu foil for free. BTW the keyless protector you posted is of same principle as design I described and implemented (switch battery supply on movement), yet it is 10x cheaper if you DIY. I agree fitment inside keyfob housing is great but 120 pounds is too much for my taste. I expect that if Skoda is pressed, they can provide replacement fobs for free or for 10-20 pounds or so as electronics is simple and cheap. It is just matter of pressing them. No technical nor commercial difficulty. Just matter of good will.

Why don't you try it? For me it works perfectly. And is is officially recommend by FBI https://clark.com/cars/can-wrapping-your-key-fob-in-foil-stop-car-thieves-we-put-it-to-the-test/ Regarding your thin can, I'm supposed that after 50 years you don't understand that steel is not good material as it is not great conducter (especially as it is not ideally closed - even best cover does not fit perfectly and you have a hole in your Faraday cage) I posted professional investigation into protective casings, but I find lot of people are 'alergic' nowdays into long technical readings and prefer short tweetish or blogish presentation. Look here (4 years old article on exactly this subject): https://makezine.com/2015/08/14/block-car-door-relay-hack-faraday-cage/ For long read, find electromagnetic theory basics and learn what Faraday's cage is and on which principles it works and which are theoretical and practical prerequisite to some casing be considered (more or less) close to Faraday's cage. BTW funny thing about Faraday's cage is that name suggests mesh or grid structure. No, it should be total closing into (super) conductive material in order to prevent electromagnetic filed escape or intrusion into 'cage'. So 'cage' is to be understood more as descriptive of function than structure itself.

Legal explanation is in citation I posted. Owner is responsible for securing car from unauthorized use IN accordance to manufacturers instructions. General law considers it as locking the car IN accordance to instructions (yet in some cases locking itself is not enough for instance if you leave keys in car etc.) PLUS securing keys (or other means of access e.g. unlocking) from unattended use. So it is responsibility of the owner to clarify if any doubt, and execute procedures in accordance to owners manual. And as I said, it is now getting generally known (widely reported in public media) that kessy is possible to be hacked WITHOUT physical intrusion into property (neither your car nor your house) to gain access to car and possibly take part in incident or perform damages to third-party, then it may be partial or even full liability of the owner for such damages as per obligation to secure car from unauthorized and unattended use. Note that physical breach into car or in your house (or robbery on the street) are not the same as if you have left car unlocked or you forget keys on table of restaurant etc. In former you are not responsible and in latter case you are. Now think about kessy and where if fits. If you know it is unsecure and prone to hack. You may be liable if there is any note or interpretation or even 'general understanding' that there is written caveat or procedure you have not fulfilled. In case you ask Skoda for interpretation and pointing out on such caveat or procedure, the ball will be in their field. If they admit it is not secure, while all the manual is refering to 'locking' (which is 'general understanding' of securing the car), the you can claim their liability for misleading and much more. If they claim kessy locking is secure 'locking' i.e. car secured then you have what you need in case of theft - they take full liability. Yet, with surge in theft the cost of such taking liability (to insurance company, as insurance will hold Skoda liable for damages) may be huge. As well as PR and market damages of admission they deliberately cheated and took money for kessy knowing it is hackable.... I think both resolutions are hard and damaging to them. And I hope they will understand the message and provide us with improved kessy replacement. ASAP. And yes they can try to nagotiate with few but if many people start asking this question they will be pressed to perform reasonable. That is my point here. To make people aware and press Skoda to act reasonable and fair to all customers, not only new ones but existing owners. ASAP.

Yes I agree Skoda is reluctant to come forward to customers after they take your money. Yet I'm not aware of technical feasibility or challenge to fix TSI issue. But in this case, it is technically feasible even very simple and cheap as I demonstrated. So in this case pressure on them may be fruitful as it is matter of fact their liability and even can have legal consequences if people start engaging lawyers. I did consulted with mine and got advise to formally write to Skoda. Insurance policies and laws are recognising liability of both owner and car producer in cases where vehicles is not protected from unauthorized usage (which may result in accident or damages to third parties). So flaw in design of kessy without clear notes or disclaimer in owner's manual may be considered as warranty or liability issues on Skoda. (Yes they were aware of design flaw in passive keyless prior to delivery of our vehicles yet they have not informed us on limits and risks) So write them a formal letter citing reports on keyless car theft, and ask them to provide you a exact section in manual where it is stated that your car can be used without your consent when it is locked by kessy. I have not found such place. Yes you have note on disabling kessy but all around manual it is clearly stated that car is locked and thus it is assumed protected in general understanding of liability. For sure Skoda will not surrender easily but if many of us start asking such questions that may amount to their risk of legal and public liability. BTW my lawyer advised was to write to them in order to protect myself if car is stolen - I expressed concern and willingness to protect vehicle if misuse but was not in position to do so as Skoda did not inform me on limitations or procedures to do we. And if they just tell me to disable kessy, I can sue them for selling me kessy in the first place! That would be very embarrassing for them, I believe. Take care that in some states (US) but also in many EU states (not sure for UK - find it yourself): ...In some states, an auto owner who may be held liable under common law for an accident caused by a thief if the owner should have known that a theft was likely... As it is now publicly know that keyless is not secure AND theft is likely (as there is lot of reports in media lately, specifically refering Skodas as risky) it is coming to your liability as owner here. So think of it, ask advice and write Skoda if you are 'simply clever'

Thieves breaking into house is on sharp decline. Non-intrusive thefts are surging. So don't pay too much attention on outdated reports or police PR spinners intended to calm down public (as they demonstrate sluggish response to Amazon sales of hacking equipment). Keep spare key(s) in alu foil and if you wish operational keys in some protective casing for convenience. Yet about Skoda and VAG, they have also habit to change things for new models but don't provide upgrade / replacement option for previously delivered cars. Look are German struggle to push VAG to enable retrofit upgrade of diesel fare vehicles to meet euro6. Government is ready to pay for it yet VAG struggle not to. So I'm very cautious about Skoda providing very cheap and very simple upgrade like movement sensor upgraded kessy. It is not matter of money nor of technical possibility (I did it and provided it is possible) but if their principles and corporate culture.

I agree it is inconvenient. But it is good for spare keys you keep in house. You do have spares? And you keep them in house? And, I'm repeating again and again - yes, buy protection casing but of good quality if you need one.

And you are sure they will be provided to existing cars as replacement option? And what is timeframe? Printing in owners manual means nothing concretely. Can be thus it next year or even never. Like much of things they wrote on Skoda Connect etc.