Overtaking Flash

toonartist · 28-06-2006, 21:10

Would I be correct in thinking this can be activated using Vag-Com if you change the country setting or can you just go straight to the Electrical System Modual - Channel 6

if you do have to change the country setting, what country setting do you need to select that won't alter any of the other settings of the car

Or is this complete tosh and it can't be done

ChrisRs · 28-06-2006, 21:18

Sorry. Youve lost me!! What is it??

toonartist · 28-06-2006, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

Sorry. Youve lost me!! What is it??

From what I understand, you can flick the indicator arm (not fully activating it) and it will automatically flash between 1-5 times..... what ever you set it at in vag-com.

I recall seeing a thread regarding this on a Seat forum some time back..... however, I could have been dreaming all this and I could be talking a load of cr*p

ChrisRs · 28-06-2006, 21:31

The penny drops!!
Yes. Mine flashes 3 times and was a factory standard setting. Why would you want to change it? Does yours not do this?

toonartist · 28-06-2006, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

The penny drops!!
Yes. Mine flashes 3 times and was a factory standard setting. Why would you want to change it? Does yours not do this?

Correct.... it doesn't that is

from what you have just said, I presume it doesn't require a change in the country setting on the Fabia VRS? I will have to get the laptop out this weekend

WW_VRS · 29-06-2006, 07:13

IIRC there was something about these codes on the site here, or on Stu's site.

Theresias · 29-06-2006, 10:36

There were a couple of early models out that hvn't had this feature due to production issues. If you do have a central electronics control module with index C or higher, this feature can be activated by the dealer with sort of a reflash. If you are unsure, post your 09 control module part number.

Lummox · 29-06-2006, 17:48

IIRC anything before 05MY on the Fabia doesnt have this feature. I've personally not seen a reflash CD for it (but that doesnt mean there isnt one). I was also told to get it you have to fit a late spec 09 central electrics control unit.

Theresias · 29-06-2006, 18:15

It's not a flash cd, it's a guided function - don't have the exact name right now.

Lummox · 29-06-2006, 18:24

Ahh ok. Ive not seen it in guided functions on the Fabia, only the Octavia 2.

toonartist · 29-06-2006, 21:28

Thanks everyone.... My car is 53 plate so it's out of the reach of vag-com...... never mind

would have been a nice feature!

Edit..... I will post the 09 control module part number over the weekend... Thanks again

ric04vrs · 29-06-2006, 22:30

my march 04 registered Fabia VRS has 3 flash indicators as standard , so my build date could be late 2003 onwards ? so will Toonartists VRS be that much different to mine in relation to the modules fitted as his could be a similar build date but registered in february 04 , a 53 plate reg

Theresias · 30-06-2006, 22:35

Plate doesn't say much since the registry date and production date can be way off. The VIN might be helpful, but as said above if you want to be sure - get the contrl module part number.

Wardy · 30-06-2006, 23:49

Strange one that, they obviously sneaked the upgrade to the ECU in at some point! My Fabia was a March 04 registered too, so before the facelift, yet had this function too.

Steve

28-06-2006, 21:10	#1
toonartist Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north east Posts: 241 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Overtaking Flash Would I be correct in thinking this can be activated using Vag-Com if you change the country setting or can you just go straight to the Electrical System Modual - Channel 6 if you do have to change the country setting, what country setting do you need to select that won't alter any of the other settings of the car Or is this complete tosh and it can't be done __________________ Duncan Jabba Custom Remap - 190 bhp - 340 ib/ft Torque, Sachs Uprated Clutch, Eibach Springs, Jabba Rear ARB, 312mm Zimmermann Crossdrilled Brakes, Milltek Cat Back, Seat Strut Brace, Green air filter, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Pikey mod 1, Coded Grill.

28-06-2006, 21:18	#2
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash Sorry. Youve lost me!! What is it??

28-06-2006, 21:31	#4
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash The penny drops!! Yes. Mine flashes 3 times and was a factory standard setting. Why would you want to change it? Does yours not do this?

29-06-2006, 07:13	#6
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash IIRC there was something about these codes on the site here, or on Stu's site. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

29-06-2006, 10:36	#7
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 400 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash There were a couple of early models out that hvn't had this feature due to production issues. If you do have a central electronics control module with index C or higher, this feature can be activated by the dealer with sort of a reflash. If you are unsure, post your 09 control module part number. __________________ Sebastian

29-06-2006, 17:48	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash IIRC anything before 05MY on the Fabia doesnt have this feature. I've personally not seen a reflash CD for it (but that doesnt mean there isnt one). I was also told to get it you have to fit a late spec 09 central electrics control unit. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

29-06-2006, 18:15	#9
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 400 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash It's not a flash cd, it's a guided function - don't have the exact name right now. __________________ Sebastian

29-06-2006, 18:24	#10
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash Ahh ok. Ive not seen it in guided functions on the Fabia, only the Octavia 2. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

29-06-2006, 21:28	#11
toonartist Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north east Posts: 241 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash Thanks everyone.... My car is 53 plate so it's out of the reach of vag-com...... never mind would have been a nice feature! Edit..... I will post the 09 control module part number over the weekend... Thanks again __________________ Duncan Jabba Custom Remap - 190 bhp - 340 ib/ft Torque, Sachs Uprated Clutch, Eibach Springs, Jabba Rear ARB, 312mm Zimmermann Crossdrilled Brakes, Milltek Cat Back, Seat Strut Brace, Green air filter, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Pikey mod 1, Coded Grill. Last edited by toonartist; 29-06-2006 at 21:30.

29-06-2006, 22:30	#12
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,092 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Overtaking Comfort Flash my march 04 registered Fabia VRS has 3 flash indicators as standard , so my build date could be late 2003 onwards ? so will Toonartists VRS be that much different to mine in relation to the modules fitted as his could be a similar build date but registered in february 04 , a 53 plate reg __________________ not so bored now

30-06-2006, 22:35	#13
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 400 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Overtaking Flash Plate doesn't say much since the registry date and production date can be way off. The VIN might be helpful, but as said above if you want to be sure - get the contrl module part number. __________________ Sebastian

30-06-2006, 23:49	#14
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 298 Times in 286 Posts	Re: Overtaking Flash Strange one that, they obviously sneaked the upgrade to the ECU in at some point! My Fabia was a March 04 registered too, so before the facelift, yet had this function too. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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