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I recall having trouble getting unplugged climate control enabled when I first got my Carnet account setup. I don't remember the specifics, but I do remember feeling like it was a fault with the web interface itself rather than a case of the settings not being transferred to the car. In any...

An additional note: I recently added the "OEM aftermarket" Helix subwoofer as sold by some dealers and it works fine with the RCD330. I'm not really an audiophile, but it adds some needed bass (not thump) and an across-the-range power output bump.

I had my carnet module replaced under CPO warranty and it's behaved correctly ever since. I did use VCDS to code-off all of the carnet functions that cannot work with the RCD330. I now wonder whether some subset of 2015 models had wonky modules that were prone to go offline or de-sync with the...

Just a point of reference, but My 2015 had ProContact TX Continentals from the factory. They’re not conspicuously marketed as an eco tire, but I did notice on TireRack that they weigh the same 19lbs as the Ecopias. MY GoM was starting each day with 73 miles of range on an 80% charge. I’m much...

For those with a 20A 120V outlet, the best bang for your buck is to swap the 120V breaker for a 240V breaker and the 120V outlet for a 240V NEMA 6-20. You don’t have to run new wiring in or along the wall (same amperage) and you can get 3.8KW from a $200 Chinese level 2 EVSE running at 16A. My...

Twice since I installed the RCD330, my car has lost connectivity to the mother ship. (No green light by the "i" button, no Car-net status updates or remote control functions) The first time, I thought it was something I had done with VCDS and hooked-up the MIB1 unit for troubleshooting. Now...

Consider that the pack is a huge mass for its cooling surface area. Even if it's extremely cold out, the cells in the center of the pack probably aren't going to cool completely, or even much at all, in the time between a DC fast charge and the quick discharge that'd happen on a road trip...

Basically, these chargers can tell which plug is in use and they adjust the current accordingly. Whatever plug is in use, they still only draw 80% of the current the PLUG is rated for. The code is concerned with preventing a fire anywhere upstream of the charger, not just from the charger itself.

It's worth noting here that the 12V battery in the eGolf is not a starting battery, but a deep-cycle battery. It's designed to provide relatively low current over a longer period of time as compared to an ICE starting battery which can provide insane currents, but only for several seconds at a...

Careful there.... 6RF 035 187E looks like a PQ (Passat B6, CC, MK6 Jetta, Golf 6) part. The MQB part doesn't have a full faceplate but includes snaps for the dash surround to clip into. The MQB part also supports many vehicle settings in the menu, the display of efficiency & trip data (the...

I could have saved a lot of typing by condensing it to that! :D Yes, CarPlay works fine and is lighting-fast. Things that I've seen not work on aftermarket units work perfectly on the RCD330. (Maps darken with headlights, the right knob scrolls for screens where that makes more sense than...

At least I have that to look forward to! :D I found a code related to climate control and the charge status of the 12V battery. It may be completely unrelated, but I'm going to see if it reoccurs the next time I walk out to an unexpectedly hot car. Clearly, the car is getting the signal to...

I finally installed the RCD330 in my 2015. Sorry, no pictures because I'm a selfish jerk, and let's face it, they won't load in a few weeks anyway. It's a great fit and is a fantastic option for 2015 owners looking for a less infuriating interface that provides CarPlay. Key points: The part...

So, I received the MQB RCD330 a day after minor surgery on my leg. That’s about my luck. Still, with my wife’s help, I was able to plug it into the quad-lock connector in the glove compartment and tinker with it without tearing apart the dash. Pros: High-res 6.5” screen CarPlay Perfectly stock...

I'm curious as to whether anyone else occasionally gets hot or only vaguely-cool air when engaging climate control via Car-net. When this works correctly, it's a fantastic feature for a hot Alabama summer. However, about 1/3 of the time, I get into a hot cabin to find the fan on a lower speed...

I picked up the components used on eBay, save for the Carplay-compatible USB port and harness which I bought new. I did this on a whim without as much thought as it deserved. However, I'm only in for about $400 US so far. (Non-nav, component protection still active) Carplay (App Connect...

Yes, I'm reviving a long-dead thread, but I see that as a duty when I have information applicable to a discussion that seems to float to the top of search results despite little or incorrect information. I'm in the US and have a new-to-me 2015 e-Golf SEL with the factory MIB 1 system. I...