Previous to this car had no faults or warning lights

Reset to factory settings now i can’t set steering angle or enter measuring blocks etc

Fault codes are

Steering Angle not set

end stops not learned

However VCDS states error or malfunction when trying to calibrate in Basic settings?

Looks like you like me learned the hard way to not play with settings.

I ended up in the same situation, the problem was I think bad instructions in VCDS when it was telling me to drive left and right at certain speeds whilst simultaneously patting my head and rubbing my stomach.

I think after tearing my hair out it resolved itself through normal driving, I'm sorry I can't recall more, what I did retain and will not forget is to ignore my curious nature when it says "what will happen if I do that?"

Hi, still at it then. 😣 If you can't or don't want to drive the car and can't get anyone with VCDS(?) experience on this then perhaps the old turn-it-uff-'n'-on-agen might get some of the car's computer bits out of a twist. What you asked about before, I used to suggest to try the following but often got slaughtered for the suggestion (it's not always about direct relationship but sometimes indirect with these computers, a problem can flow to elsewhere too).

Fully disconnect the battery, turn on the headlights (even though the battery is disconnected), get the two battery terminal leads joined to create a path for as many seconds as you see fit, if you want to then leave disconnected battery resting for a while, before reconnecting battery remember to turn off headlights.

As appropriate or as you prefer - start the car and go for a drive - or go through reset procedure - or plug scan tool back in to see if any values are back.

Obviously take all the usual care and cautions when doing above and consult the car's 'Owner's Manual' for what might be lost with battery disconnection, often it's just time of day clock in reality if prior to disconnecting you closed all powered windows and roof, also use 'Owner's Manual' to confirm disconnect and reconnect procedures.

The above might not cure your issue but it's a simple quick easy clean-hands thing to try and only recently another member tried battery disconnection and it might have cleared an engine light, done properly it can do no harm so perhaps worth a go at this stage.

Good luck.

Edited 9 March, 20251 yr by nta16
typo

12 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Looks like you like me learned the hard way to not play with settings.

I ended up in the same situation, the problem was I think bad instructions in VCDS when it was telling me to drive left and right at certain speeds whilst simultaneously patting my head and rubbing my stomach.

I think after tearing my hair out it resolved itself through normal driving, I'm sorry I can't recall more, what I did retain and will not forget is to ignore my curious nature when it says "what will happen if I do that?"

“not to play with settings”

How are we supposed to fix things

It shouldn’t be this difficult to adapt the steering system, ABS speed sensors are working correctly, no fault codes where present before i reset

However

The car steering wasn’t driving as it left factory

Now ive reset all settings the power steering is working better than before and it’s possible to change assist parameters however the yellow dash lights are illuminated

When trying to set steering angle VCDS state malfunction or error in 03 -ABS or 44- steering

Ive just took it for a drive, it feels like the drivers side end stop is software controlled now but the passengers still feels like the tie rod end is taking the brunt of it

Assisted steering seems working fine on dynamic

Obviously feels unstable while driving as the Electronic stability fault light is still illuminated

Steering angle is still not set and stays at 0* while monitoring values

45 minutes ago, nta16 said:

Hi, still at it then. 😣 If you can't or don't want to drive the car and can't get anyone with VCDS(?) experience on this then perhaps the old turn-it-uff-'n'-on-agen might get some of the car's computer bits out of a twist. What you asked about before, I used to suggest to try of the following but often got slaughtered for the suggestion (it's not always about direct relationship but sometimes indirect with these computers, a problem can flow to elsewhere too).

Fully disconnect the battery, turn on the headlights (even though the battery is disconnected), get the two battery terminal leads joined to create a path for as many seconds as you see fit, if you want to then leave disconnected battery resting for a while, before reconnecting battery remember to turn off headlights.

As appropriate or as you prefer - start the car and go for a drive - or go through reset procedure - or plug scan tool back in to see if any values are back.

Obviously take all the usual care and cautions when doing above and consult the car's 'Owner's Manual' for what might be lost with battery disconnection, often it's just time of day clock in reality if prior to disconnecting you closed all powered windows and roof, also use 'Owner's Manual' to confirm disconnect and reconnect procedures.

The above might not cure your issue but it's a simple quick easy clean-hands thing to try and only recently another member tried battery disconnection and it might have cleared an engine light, done properly it can do no harm so perhaps worth a go at this stage.

Good luck.

It drives better than previously from the mechanics

Just hope no damage has been caused while the steering was heavy putting stress on the rack etc

I have a failing laptop battery thats not helping the situation either that should be resolved Monday or Tuesday

I’ll take it to an empty carpark and try again also could disconnect battery see if i can manually set the angle

Tla

20 minutes ago, Skodacrazy said:

How are we supposed to fix things

I had not realised that you were the guy that replaced a lot of steering and suspension components to then suffer heavy steering but would not accept what was shouting out, the castor angle being well outside of the specification and instead was fixated about increasing the steering power assistance.

I bowed out then and am doing so again now, you have started several threads, I would not have commented had I realised what vehicle it was.

I don't think these vehicles have "software controlled end stops" that you attribute to them, they can be driven without the power steering working, I was towed recently in mine, the steering angles were exactly the same as when the power steering functions.

2 minutes ago, J.R. said:

I had not realised that you were the guy that replaced a lot of steering and suspension components to then suffer heavy steering but would not accept what was shouting out, the castor angle being well outside of the specification and instead was fixated about increasing the steering power assistance.

I bowed out then and am doing so again now, you have started several threads, I would not have commented had I realised what vehicle it was.

I don't think these vehicles have "software controlled end stops" that you attribute to them, they can be driven without the power steering working, I was towed recently in mine, the steering angles were exactly the same as when the power steering functions.

they do have software controlled end stops to say otherwise is either uneducated or ignorant

Just wondering if VCDS requires timeout changing/prolonging for measured values maybe the steering angle is looking for abs wheel sensor values but the car is stationary idk

Tbh pal idgaf if you want to help or not with the tone of your replies i’d hazard a guess your gatekeeping information or just thread bombing with no added value

When i find the resolution i’ll post it on here for everyone to learn from

Thank you for your observations.

1 hour ago, Skodacrazy said:

I have a failing laptop battery thats not helping the situation either that should be resolved Monday or Tuesday

That is no-no, the car battery and scan tool battery (if appropriate) both have to be in a reasonable state of charge and health and the scan tool program appropriate for your make, model an year of car (or VIN) and fully up to date before you plug the scan tool in otherwise you might get spurious readings and reports. Sorry, if I didn't put that before (I forget, I even had to check if it was you in the other thread I'd been on, before I put a link here for you to look at 😄), I thought would have but I might have forgot there.

Now the failing laptop battery may not have effected the reading but why would you chance it after all you've been through already.

As many more are now catching on battery state of charge and health are important to these modern cars with all their computer systems and programs, been like that particularly with the (not-so-clever) German marques for many years.

Edited 9 March, 20251 yr by nta16
third attempt to edit well

Sorry @Skodacrazy , on re-reading my last post I hadn't worded it the way I meant (often happens with my typing).

I have edited to hopefully get it nearer to what I meant.

The way I look at it the car has one set of computer programs that can have errors and omissions and the scan tool has a different set of programs with errors and omissions so putting the two together you want to reduce the possibility and risk as much as possible of any more errors from power supplies.

I hope that makes sense.

You see the short comings of the scan tools in the videos I hope I put a link to (in the other thread I linked to).

See how you go Monday or Tuesday with a reliable laptop battery. Good Luck.

Edited 9 March, 20251 yr by nta16

Hi all

so this car has a donor ECU none original to this vehicle would the VIN or Coding changed when i reset to steering -44 to factory ?

There is no other fault codes related to lost coding

Is this something VCDS can fix?

5 hours ago, Skodacrazy said:

so this car has a donor ECU none original to this vehicle

How did you find this out?

36 minutes ago, nta16 said:

How did you find this out?

Its wrote in marker pen on the unit under the bonnet

Edited 15 March, 20251 yr by Skodacrazy

In that case was everything working on the car before this need to sort the steering - I've not read other threads or have forgotten so don't know the history to this, for all I know you might have bought a crash car, perhaps a write-off and/or partially repaired.

If the ECU swap of computer stuff wasn't done fully or correctly then obviously that could be a big issue. I don't have the knowledge, experience or confidence to be other than very reluctant to try ECU swapping for myself let alone say anything about it to another and I've never used a VCDS (looks very ugly, nerdy, legacy system presentation to me) so at this point as they say on Dragon's Den I'm out. I can only wish you the best of luck with sorting this part of your process. Cheers.

Edited 15 March, 20251 yr by nta16
typo

Have you done the obvious?

• Check the steering angle output is plausible (0 in the middle and changes as you move the wheel)

• Steering angle sensor basic settings (either in ABS or Steering)

• Moved the wheel full left, then right, then center

In future, just post a full autoscan using copy and paste rather than pictures. It will give a fuller story and is easier to read 🙂

One bit of advice I can give, generally hold your photo so that you get a landscape instead of portrait photo generally this gets more information in the photo for car matters and if you can narrow the left sidebar on the VCDS screen box the full line could be seen on "10736664 - Steering End Stops Not Learned" (SIC?) especially in landscape.

6 hours ago, langers2k said:

Have you done the obvious?

• Check the steering angle output is plausible (0 in the middle and changes as you move the wheel)

• Steering angle sensor basic settings (either in ABS or Steering)

• Moved the wheel full left, then right, then center

In future, just post a full autoscan using copy and paste rather than pictures. It will give a fuller story and is easier to read 🙂

original car was steering perfectly, decided to fit new arb bushes & while on the ramp renew tie rods lower arms etc

alignment done

yes, previous to me resetting the steering angle would move from 0* + & -

no fault codes or lights

However i reset because when i looked at VCDS the steering assist was set to Unknown instead of auto comfort or dynamic

And the steering was still somewhat heavy,

after reset the steering assist is set to dynamic

however now the steering angle doesnt move from 0* & fault codes / amber lights

Thursday,13,March,2025,23:02:56:00009

VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows XP x86

VCDS Version: 24.7.0.0

Data version: 20240715 DS356.3

www.Ross-Tech.com

VIN: TMBFJ6NH1F4503739 License Plate: 2014 TDI 1.6

Mileage: 87270km-54227mi Repair Order: full autoscan

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chassis Type: NH-SK25 (6N0)

Scan: 01 03 04 08 09 10 15 17 19 25 2E 44 56 77

VIN: TMBFJ6NH1F4503739 Mileage: 87270km-54227miles

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000

03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010

04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000

08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000

09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000

10-Park/Steer Assist -- Status: OK 0000

15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000

17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000

19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000

25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000

2E-Media Player 3 -- Status: OK 0000

44-Steering Assist -- Status: Malfunction 0010

56-Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010

77-Telephone -- Status: OK 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 01: Engine (J623-CAYB) Labels:. 03L-906-023-CAY.clb

Part No SW: 03L 906 023 LL HW: 03L 906 023 LK

Component: 1,6l R4 CR td H33 9972

Revision: --H33--- Serial number: CVN: 1F642B7C

Coding: 00114016002500080000

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00046

ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM16TDI02103L906023LL 003010

ROD: EV_ECM16TDI02103L906023LK_SK25.rod

VCID: 7BF542EBF2E5694E96-802E

VINID: 91D4966867980561050031C324EEC2AE61

No fault code found.

Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels:. 6R0-614-517-TRW460.clb

Part No SW: 6R0 614 517 BD HW: 6R0 614 517 BD

Component: EBC 460 ESP H08 0004

Serial number: A00HVBC

Coding: 4229481489B200BD424712D591A10080480900

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00051

ASAM Dataset: EV_Brake1ESPAEntryTRW 002011

ROD: EV_Brake1ESPAEntryTRW.rod

VCID: 76E353DFC9C73426E9-8022

2 Faults Found:

0360 - Steering angle sensor

B1168 54 [10001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting

MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

0349 - Steering Angle Sensor

B1168 F2 [10001001] - Not Initialized

MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

Freeze Frame:

Fault Priority: 3

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 59

Mileage: 87269 km

Date: 2025.03.13.

Time: 10:42:03

DTC: 00 01 5D

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255) Labels: 6Q0-907-044.lbl

Part No SW: 5JA 907 044 HW: 5JA 907 044

Component: Climatronic H04 0104

Revision: A1001000 Serial number: 1310232A-0453

VCID: 78FF5DE7CBD34256FB-802C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels:. 6R0-937-08x-09.clb

Part No SW: 6R0 937 087 P HW: 6R0 937 087

Component: BCM PQ25 H+4 H34 0411

Revision: BF034001 Serial number: 0581 340131030

Coding: 3C980B0000C92400920808306C0B0CC00E80400F608E0000020000004000

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00051

VCID: 4A9BD72FE5BF00C65D-801E

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 5J0 951 172

Component: DWA-Sensor H0 H03 1211

Coding: 000000

Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C

Component: LIN BACKUP HO H05 1501

Coding: 000000

Subsystem 3 - Part No: 5J0 951 172

Component: DWA-Sensor H0 H03 1211

Coding: 000000

Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 5E0 919 719 F HW: 5E0 919 719 F

Component: E221__MFL-PR6 H04 0130

Serial number: 000000000A1562111213

Coding: 820000

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 10: Park/Steer Assist (J446) Labels:| 5JA-919-475.clb

Part No SW: 5JA 919 475 A HW: 5J0 919 475 A

Component: PARKHILFE 3K H11 0005

Revision: -------- Serial number: 32931335001844

Coding: 100003

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00051

ASAM Dataset: EV_EPHVA14SK25X0000 001002

ROD: EV_EPHVA14SK25X0000.rod

VCID: 4487F917CF9BD6B6A7-8010

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 15: Airbags (J234) Labels:| 5Q0-959-655.clb

Part No SW: 34D 959 655 B HW: 34D 959 655 B

Component: AirbagVW20 004 0365

Serial number: 003K7R02G5GA Dataset Number: 5JA003t____ 0013

Coding: 88CCC00000000000540000C8008000000065

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00051

ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaVW20SMEVW253 001108

ROD: EV_AirbaVW20SMEVW253.rod

VCID: 3467A9D79F3B663617-8060

Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side:

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 410 412 13

Component: SideSensor_Df 003 0148

Serial number: 349650A25E3BFE059CFD

Coding: 2D2D2D

Front Passenger's Side Airbag Crash Sensor:

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 410 412 13

Component: SideSensor_Pf 003 0148

Serial number: 350650A25C5530A28E5E

Coding: 2D2D2D

Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor (on driver's side):

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 411 212 13

Component: SideSensor_Dr 003 0148

Serial number: 351651A011334F32CFFJ

Coding: 2D2D2D

Passenger side rear thorax airbag crash sensor:

Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 410 412 13

Component: SideSensor_Pr 003 0148

Serial number: 352650A25E35F8A52D6X

Coding: 2D2D2D

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels:| 5K0-920-xxx-17.clb-SRI1

Part No SW: 5JA 920 940 E HW: 5JA 920 940 E

Component: KOMBI H04 0709

Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 411A00

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00051

ASAM Dataset: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09 A04723

ROD: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09_004_SK25.rod

VCID: 3D718CF3AC71A77EE8-8068

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533) Labels:. 6N0-909-901-6R.clb

Part No SW: 6N0 909 901 HW: 6R0 937 087

Component: GW-K-CAN TP20 H34 0411

Revision: BF034001

Coding: 932300

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00051

VCID: 70EF65C7A3A31A1633-8024

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 25: Immobilizer (J334) Labels:| 5K0-920-xxx-25.clb

Part No SW: 5K0 953 234 HW: 5K0 953 234

Component: IMMO H04 0709

Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 000000

Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000

ASAM Dataset: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09 A03710

ROD: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09_VW21.rod

VCID: 6ADB77AF8D7FE0C67D-803E

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 2E: Media Player 3 (J650) Labels:. 5N0-035-342.lbl

Part No SW: 5N0 035 342 G HW: 5N0 035 342 G

Component: SG EXT.PLAYER H19 0770

Revision: A1001003 Serial number: 7665586601

Coding: 030100

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00051

VCID: 2B55B2AB4A0539CE46-807E

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 44: Steering Assist (J792) Labels:| 6Rx-909-144-V2.clb

Part No SW: 6R2 909 144 R HW: 6R2 909 144 E

Component: EPS_TRW_ALow 321 3111

Serial number: CDCH0861 Dataset Number: 5JJ074t____ 0014

Coding: 0003

Shop #: WSC 46635 001 1048576

ASAM Dataset: EV_SteerAssisUDSTRW 011021

ROD: EV_SteerAssisUDSTRW_011.rod

VCID: 479DEE1BFEADFDAE42-8012

3 Faults Found:

1094656 - Steering angle sensor

B1168 54 [10001001] - Missing Calibration / Basic Setting

MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

Freeze Frame:

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 59

Mileage: 87269 km

Date: 2025.03.13.

Time: 10:39:31

1073664 - Steering End Stops Not Learned

C10AC F0 [10001001] - Unknown Error Elaboration

[New feature! Extended UDS fault detail is only supported by current gen. interfaces]

MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

Freeze Frame:

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 59

Mileage: 87269 km

Date: 2025.03.13.

Time: 10:39:31

1073920 - Steering End Stops Not Learned

C10AC F0 [10001001] - Unknown Error Elaboration

[New feature! Extended UDS fault detail is only supported by current gen. interfaces]

MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

Freeze Frame:

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 59

Mileage: 87269 km

Date: 2025.03.13.

Time: 10:39:31

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 56: Radio (J503) Labels:. 5M0-035-1xx-56.clb

Part No SW: 5J0 035 161 E HW: 5J0 035 161 E

Component: Radio-SWING 004 0001

Revision: -----04S Serial number: SKZ4Z2N1366436

Coding: 090004000007

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00051

VCID: 2447599727DBF6B687-8070

2 Faults Found:

00856 - Radio Antenna

011 - Open Circuit

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01101011

Fault Priority: 5

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 57

Mileage: 87198 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2019.08.03.

Time: 19:07:50

00821 - Antenna 2 for Radio (R93)

011 - Open Circuit

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01101011

Fault Priority: 5

Fault Frequency: 1

Reset counter: 57

Mileage: 87198 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2019.08.03.

Time: 19:07:50

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 77: Telephone (J412) Labels:| 7P6-035-730.clb

Part No SW: 7P6 035 730 K HW: 7P6 035 730 K

Component: TELEFON H15 3200

Revision: 1B001001 Serial number: 00007665610250 Dataset Number: 7P6035730K 0001

Coding: 0200000000010110

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00051

ASAM Dataset: EV_UHVNA 002720

ROD: EV_UHVNA_002.rod

VCID: 3A7B87EFBD5F9046CD-806E

No fault code found.

End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 05:15)--------------------------

tia

Edited 15 March, 20251 yr by Skodacrazy

If it was heavy and the only change was parts, it's likely something is incorrectly fitted...

It's not advised to reset a module as there is a good chance it'll wipe config data which will need ODIS to replace. This might be part of your issue but hopefully not.

Another VCDS user had similar fault codes and an independent with ODIS fixed it within minutes: https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/31747/

Still, I'd be looking at which basic settings are shown in both the ABS and steering assist modules. You might need to do more than one thing to both initialise then calibrate the steering angle sensor. You can then move on to the end stops. Random example from online:

Just a quick thought I had before, by ECU I assume you mean ECM so do the numbers on the donor ECM/ECU match those that the VCDS shows, the programs and systems are so intertwined. If you didn't fit the donor you won't have the back up files to perhaps compare(?) from the original ECM/ECU with the donor settings.

And did you try auto comfort setting or going back to unknown to see if different or missing values appear.

No need to reply just thoughts I meant to put earlier.

Edited 15 March, 20251 yr by nta16
missing word

42 minutes ago, langers2k said:

If it was heavy and the only change was parts, it's likely something is incorrectly fitted...

It's not advised to reset a module as there is a good chance it'll wipe config data which will need ODIS to replace. This might be part of your issue but hopefully not.

Another VCDS user had similar fault codes and an independent with ODIS fixed it within minutes: https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/31747/

Still, I'd be looking at which basic settings are shown in both the ABS and steering assist modules. You might need to do more than one thing to both initialise then calibrate the steering angle sensor. You can then move on to the end stops. Random example from online:

Yeah I’ll probably take it to someone with ODIS to fix

Could also be this copy of VCDS not sure if its original

@nta16 The vis4vag.com does contain correct procedures, Coding information i just thought it would store a fault code for incorrect vin/long code

5 hours ago, langers2k said:

If it was heavy and the only change was parts, it's likely something is incorrectly fitted...

If you look at the several other threads created and specifically the 4 wheel alignment data (castor angle) you will observe that the OP is in denial of that and is seeking a software solution.

Edited 15 March, 20251 yr by J.R.

41 minutes ago, J.R. said:

If you look at the several other threads created and specifically the 4 wheel alignment data (castor angle) you will observe that the OP is in denial of that and is seeking a software solution.

But it drives fine now the power steering works near enough perfect, caster? it was febi lower arms probably not oem quality they were half the price of lemforder

Somehow the steering assist setting was corrupt displaying “unknown” instead of comfort/Auto/Dynamic ~ no idea why this happened

There was no fault codes or dash lights until i reset the steering assist module in VCDS

I’ll try and double check the vin/coding to the module’s if i get the chance however if ODIS can do this easily then i’ve had enough these new 2000’s cars are terrible bring back mk2 golfs

Good & bad news lol

Car EPS/ABS was fixed using ODIS

Steering was stronger less road vibration through steering wheel, ABS & traction control working, slight veering to left though? Steering Torque?

However Driving back the car felt not great

checking the autoscan it had faults everywhere nearly every module (as the photo)

So I cleared the DTC’s and back to square one dash lights back on

Lucky i saved auto-scan before clearing anything, nothing seems different apart from an extra fault code B200500 & WS number

Edited 24 March, 20251 yr by Skodacrazy

On 15/03/2025 at 21:15, Skodacrazy said:

mk2 golfs

To me the start of overweight mediums sized VWs, the Mk1 GTi remains the only VW, old or new, that I've ever fancied a drive of or owning. Until a couple of years ago my every day car for the previous 16 years was a car from 1973. 🙃

Communications errors so for those you need to check and diagnosis wires, connections, connectors and modules for power and communication signals, as in the link to the professional diagnostics chap's videos, scan tool, scope, multimeter and and load bulb as required.

If B200500 is correct does it really effect a 2014 car, I've no idea but if it does, from a quick read, you might be back to ODIS or other. If it wasn't there before it might be something to do with the ODIS but I've no idea about the delay in presenting, computers and computer programming are a mystery to me other than all the errors and omissions, "glitches", patches and updates than solve one thing and create two more - and of course that computers are very dumb and need full, specific, correct instructions to operate at all.