As title really. Just recently bought a '63 Octavia Vrs TDi and although it doesn't have HBA it does have the Lane Assist, which I believe from reading on here means that HBA can be activated. Are dealers likely to be willing to turn these extra things on? I could then ask them to do that whilst getting them to update the Columbus to the latest firmware. Currently got 0292 which is god knows how many versions old. The maps were still from 2014 when I got it so I take it the 0292 firmware is from the same vintage?

 

Had mine activated by vcds on my 63 plate (thanks to @WayTooTall )

Yes there's a newer firmware 0409 iirc, though after updating you need to update a hex value with VCDS or OBDEleven otherwise the car will have a fault logged when scanned.

 

As for HBA, I'm not sure dealers are willing to get involved with coding changes to enable features. It's possible with VCDS or OBDEleven, and dealers have neither. Not sure if it can be done with the dealer kit (VCP).

 

You'd be best getting a member with VCDS in your area to sort HBA and do the hex value update once you've updated your firmware. Or if you feel confident enough yourself, buy genuine VCDS or OBDEleven and DIY 

Edited 17 January, 20188 yr by ahenners