ASR disabling by VAG-COM?

Basil · 14-04-2006, 16:44

There has to be a way of either:

1- telling ASR not to reset to "ON" when the ignition is turned back on, or
2- simply disabling it

Anyone have any thoughts?

Cheers

Baz

devonutopia · 14-04-2006, 16:46

I guess thats why they put the button on the dash? As its related directly to the ABS system, I suspect they made sure it couldn't be deactivated like that, and why they gave us a button to turn it off but still have ABS.

I had 6 months of no ASR at all on startup, but then I also had no ABS too.

Lummox · 14-04-2006, 16:46

Not that I know of, its a safety system much like ABS.

bengie · 14-04-2006, 16:57

what would you want that out of interest??

i leave my ESP on all the time except when i want a quick getaway but turn it on as soon as i'm in either 2nd or 3rd just in case

Basil · 14-04-2006, 18:05

I was with Xav in the furby the other night and I remarked that the throttle is noticeably more responsive with ASR (not ESP) off. He was in agreement.
Cheers,
Bas

EddyH · 14-04-2006, 18:18

It can be done on the Golf Mk4 by changing the soft coding of the ABS unit to ABS only. Not sure about other platforms and of course it's done entirely at your own risk.

Basil · 15-04-2006, 15:58

Thanks for the advice! Doing a search, I stumbled onto these links regarding both VAG-COM and Non VAG-COM (simple DIY wired) ASR disabling:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=636764

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=926482

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=934915

my usual disclaimer regarding any problems - at your own risk!

Cheers
Baz

Lummox · 15-04-2006, 18:31

Just remember the codings are different for different models. The Fabia uses a different ABS system to the Golf etc.

WW_VRS · 15-04-2006, 18:49

I'd be very careful about tampering with safety features in a way it was not 'officially approved'.

It is likely to cause an interesting discussion at the very least if you were involved in an accident, probably voiding your insurance.

I'd be surprised if insurers would touch it too.

Turning it off is quick & easy, and it won't cause any grief

14-04-2006, 16:44	#1
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,038 Thanks: 171 Thanked 162 Times in 130 Posts	ASR disabling by VAG-COM? There has to be a way of either: 1- telling ASR not to reset to "ON" when the ignition is turned back on, or 2- simply disabling it Anyone have any thoughts? Cheers Baz

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,221 Thanks: 60 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? I guess thats why they put the button on the dash? As its related directly to the ABS system, I suspect they made sure it couldn't be deactivated like that, and why they gave us a button to turn it off but still have ABS. I had 6 months of no ASR at all on startup, but then I also had no ABS too. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? Not that I know of, its a safety system much like ABS. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

14-04-2006, 16:57	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,665 Thanks: 15 Thanked 115 Times in 103 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? what would you want that out of interest?? i leave my ESP on all the time except when i want a quick getaway but turn it on as soon as i'm in either 2nd or 3rd just in case __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

14-04-2006, 18:05	#5
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,038 Thanks: 171 Thanked 162 Times in 130 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? I was with Xav in the furby the other night and I remarked that the throttle is noticeably more responsive with ASR (not ESP) off. He was in agreement. Cheers, Bas

14-04-2006, 18:18	#6
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,892 Thanks: 37 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? It can be done on the Golf Mk4 by changing the soft coding of the ABS unit to ABS only. Not sure about other platforms and of course it's done entirely at your own risk. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

15-04-2006, 15:58	#7
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,038 Thanks: 171 Thanked 162 Times in 130 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? Thanks for the advice! Doing a search, I stumbled onto these links regarding both VAG-COM and Non VAG-COM (simple DIY wired) ASR disabling: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=636764 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=926482 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=934915 my usual disclaimer regarding any problems - at your own risk! Cheers Baz

15-04-2006, 18:31	#8
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? Just remember the codings are different for different models. The Fabia uses a different ABS system to the Golf etc. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-04-2006, 18:49	#9
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,733 Thanks: 44 Thanked 68 Times in 59 Posts	Re: ASR disabling by VAG-COM? I'd be very careful about tampering with safety features in a way it was not 'officially approved'. It is likely to cause an interesting discussion at the very least if you were involved in an accident, probably voiding your insurance. I'd be surprised if insurers would touch it too. Turning it off is quick & easy, and it won't cause any grief __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

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