Maxidot installed

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 14:46

Hey people, finally got round to fitting my maxidot today.

I have now got a brill little display that shows me when my doors are open and which door in particular.

Still some teething problems as the rev counter is inacurate and the speedo is out abit at 25mph gps it shows about 30

Hopefully these settings can be adapted, but i did read somewhere that only the 6y1 and 6y2 dash pods can be adapted.

If anybody has any info about speedo adaption it would be much appreciated

Pm if you want to remain annoymous.

heres some pics for those that dont know what i am raving about

_____
john

'Little' John · 02-01-2008, 14:57

Could I just clarify. Have you managed to retrofit an OEM maxidot pod to a Fabia vRS?

How difficult was it, and how much did it cost?

Chrispy · 02-01-2008, 15:01

Frickin' awesome!! Loving that.

Always thought the standard Fabia dashpod was a bit basic.

jmd · 02-01-2008, 15:03

Nearly there, you've got further than I did, any ideas what's causing the remaining problems yet?

**mannyo** · 02-01-2008, 15:06

The speedo difference could be caused by the different gearbox used on later vRS's.

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmd

Nearly there, you've got further than I did, any ideas what's causing the remaining problems yet?

I think its the fact that the speedo and rev counter constant is wrong, just reading some info a kind person sent me

about changing the speedo constant.

One other problem is its now got 18k on the clock car should have 47k. But before anyone shouts at me, my mates bobbing over to correct this mileage error

Hopefully fingers crossed wont be long

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

The speedo difference could be caused by the different gearbox used on later vRS's.

Just read something which would suggest it cant be the gearbox as the speedometer gets its input from the abs wheel speed sensors not the the gearbox sensor.

Good idea though

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Little' John

Could I just clarify. Have you managed to retrofit an OEM maxidot pod to a Fabia vRS?

How difficult was it, and how much did it cost?

I have

cost well....... alot. I was lucky enough to purchase Jmd's pod which he got from stu's GB.

**VRStu** · 02-01-2008, 15:41

Glad it's all in now.

I knew it would work as I'd seen it for my own eyes on another car but it was just a case of working it out.

**VRStu** · 02-01-2008, 15:43

I've just checked and I do have the info required to correct the speedo problem but I'm just not sure on how it's done with VAG-COM.

PM me your email addy over and I'll send it.

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 16:56

thanks stu

skudmissile · 02-01-2008, 23:02

My car is cool now, tonight it told me i have an engine fault

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 12:52

Well today i managed to fix one of the problems i came across, with the help of a german site and a good old online translator

The problem i had was that the rev counter was under reading by about 500rpm, thought it was a bit strange when it was showing idle at 400rpm

I then proceeded to notice that the needle in the off position was well below the 0 mark.

Had a quick look on google and found a german site which had some interesting maxidot pictures, with the help of a german translator and te picture guides i opened up the dash pod and moved the needle back to zero....... Technical stuff eh?

Anyway thats one problem fixed, now just to sort the speedo error

Chrispy · 03-01-2008, 12:54

So is that it for problems? Can't believe it went in that easily....

**VRStu** · 03-01-2008, 12:59

Coming along nicely then.

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

So is that it for problems? Can't believe it went in that easily....

still got the small problem of the speedo being out, doesnt really bother me tbh as ive got the gps speed on the origin, but would be nice to get right for when i sell the car. I am off to

this afternoon for another session on the VAS machine

so hopefully fingers crossed will be fully working for this evening.

who said it was easy

Its taken along time to get this far, stu's been a great help with the stuff he knows

(cheers stu)

____
john

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Coming along nicely then.

Wouldnt be anywhere without your knowledge matey

And for getting the units in the first place

**VRStu** · 03-01-2008, 13:47

When you've got it all working you'll have to make some notes just in case anyone else needs it. I do have another brand new unit here which belongs to WW so I guess if he decides to fit it he'll need some pointers.

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

When you've got it all working you'll have to make some notes just in case anyone else needs it. I do have another brand new unit here which belongs to WW so I guess if he decides to fit it he'll need some pointers.

Already on it my friend, everything i have done i have written down. Like you said before this does need doing on a VAS machine, as vag com doesnt support the guided functions needed to change the tachometer input signal.

I know wardy has one too, i think hes thinking about bobing over here and letting the person who did mine do his too.

Will keep ya posted on the speedo error problem

bradfordfabia · 03-01-2008, 14:25

Now I know what Maxidot is, I thought it was just a posher name for the trip computer. Maxidot's do look better.

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

Now I know what Maxidot is, I thought it was just a posher name for the trip computer. Maxidot's do look better.

Its a muilti dot lcd screen which shows all kinds of info from door positions to radio station, it also shows diagnostic information too as i found out the other day.

One main advantage of the maxidot is that i can have outside temp and time displayed all the time then cycle throught journey info such as mpg etc.

IIRc the new fabia octavia and roomster have these as an option, and you only got maxidot on the mk1 fabia if you got the factory fitted sat nav.

**VRStu** · 03-01-2008, 15:05

I would imagine it's actually pretty rare in the UK - I wonder how many there are?

Chrispy · 03-01-2008, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmissile

you only got maxidot on the mk1 fabia if you got the factory fitted sat nav.

Which sucks ***...... Cycling through the display for temp etc all the time is annoying.
I'd imagine they are rare considering it was an £1800 option for Splat Nav on the Fabia.

Micky 32 · 03-01-2008, 19:26

All you need now is to get vagtacho and get the miles to empty and the welcome message activated.

I have sen the speedo problem in a cluster swap on a Golf. The software coding all that was needed to change via vagcom.

skudmissile · 03-01-2008, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micky 32

All you need now is to get vagtacho and get the miles to empty and the welcome message activated.

I have sen the speedo problem in a cluster swap on a Golf. The software coding all that was needed to change via vagcom.

I have the vagtacho lead and software v2.2 and its not compatable with the seed-key protected maxidot pod.

Do you have anymore info on changing the dash pod coding with vagcom?

Thanks alot

John

02-01-2008, 14:46	#1
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 426 Thanked 183 Times in 165 Posts	Maxidot installed Hey people, finally got round to fitting my maxidot today. I have now got a brill little display that shows me when my doors are open and which door in particular. Still some teething problems as the rev counter is inacurate and the speedo is out abit at 25mph gps it shows about 30 Hopefully these settings can be adapted, but i did read somewhere that only the 6y1 and 6y2 dash pods can be adapted. If anybody has any info about speedo adaption it would be much appreciated Pm if you want to remain annoymous. heres some pics for those that dont know what i am raving about _____ john __________________ Bored of the volvo already

02-01-2008, 14:57	#2
'Little' John Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 151 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Could I just clarify. Have you managed to retrofit an OEM maxidot pod to a Fabia vRS? How difficult was it, and how much did it cost?

02-01-2008, 15:01	#3
Chrispy I said HOT DAMN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Frickin' awesome!! Loving that. Always thought the standard Fabia dashpod was a bit basic. __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

02-01-2008, 15:03	#4
jmd Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Nearly there, you've got further than I did, any ideas what's causing the remaining problems yet?

02-01-2008, 15:06	#5
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,439 Thanks: 56 Thanked 356 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed The speedo difference could be caused by the different gearbox used on later vRS's. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

02-01-2008, 15:41	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Glad it's all in now. I knew it would work as I'd seen it for my own eyes on another car but it was just a case of working it out. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

02-01-2008, 15:43	#10
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed I've just checked and I do have the info required to correct the speedo problem but I'm just not sure on how it's done with VAG-COM. PM me your email addy over and I'll send it. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

02-01-2008, 16:56	#11
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 426 Thanked 183 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed thanks stu __________________ Bored of the volvo already

02-01-2008, 23:02	#12
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 426 Thanked 183 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed My car is cool now, tonight it told me i have an engine fault __________________ Bored of the volvo already

03-01-2008, 12:52	#13
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 426 Thanked 183 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Well today i managed to fix one of the problems i came across, with the help of a german site and a good old online translator The problem i had was that the rev counter was under reading by about 500rpm, thought it was a bit strange when it was showing idle at 400rpm I then proceeded to notice that the needle in the off position was well below the 0 mark. Had a quick look on google and found a german site which had some interesting maxidot pictures, with the help of a german translator and te picture guides i opened up the dash pod and moved the needle back to zero....... Technical stuff eh? Anyway thats one problem fixed, now just to sort the speedo error __________________ Bored of the volvo already

03-01-2008, 12:54	#14
Chrispy I said HOT DAMN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed So is that it for problems? Can't believe it went in that easily.... __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

03-01-2008, 12:59	#15
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Coming along nicely then. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-01-2008, 13:47	#18
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed When you've got it all working you'll have to make some notes just in case anyone else needs it. I do have another brand new unit here which belongs to WW so I guess if he decides to fit it he'll need some pointers. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-01-2008, 14:25	#20
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 515 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed Now I know what Maxidot is, I thought it was just a posher name for the trip computer. Maxidot's do look better. __________________ Went to see the greatest ever " Live" band at Old Trafford on the 07/07/07 = GENESIS,

03-01-2008, 15:05	#22
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed I would imagine it's actually pretty rare in the UK - I wonder how many there are? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-01-2008, 19:26	#24
Micky 32 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longford, Ireland Posts: 438 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Maxidot installed All you need now is to get vagtacho and get the miles to empty and the welcome message activated. I have sen the speedo problem in a cluster swap on a Golf. The software coding all that was needed to change via vagcom. __________________ 2008 Race blue 2.0 TFSI vRS, xenons, jumbo box, dual zone, rear electric windows, maxidot, rain sensing wipers and dimming mirror, light assist, rear parking sensors, cruise control, ESP and anti wet ars!e feature....Mods: Chipped Ireland development mapping and Milltek turbo back exhaust, Autotech fuel pump, Evom's, Nuespeed intercooler hose, Forge Twintercooler and 274bhp and 330lbft

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