Jump to 2:02 for pulling fuse method, and 4:14 for scan tool method! Im excited to get the MK8 properly sorted. Its a super fun car, but we can make it al little better :)
Hey charles when you say if you do the pulling fuse method “youll probably end up with a fault” what do you mean exactly? Will you get a warning light/notification when starting the car? Thanks!
At 4:54 It didn't store the fault in the Soundaktor itself because it was off when the fault occurred (you pulled the fuse XD) And since it's selected in the installation list in the Gateway module, other modules were expecting messages from it and couldn't communicate with it (in case of the ECM, it transmits info like engine rpm for the Soundaktor to generate the correct sound tone and frequency and it's synced with the engine).
@@HumbleMechanic I found on my 7.5 R the soundaktor was decent on 10% and wasnt very intrusive. Have you found out how to code the exhaust valves always open?
I think some of the reasons this fake sound is added, is that engines are simply just quieter from the factory. We have insulation in the compartment (including the beauty cover), fluid filled engine mounts in some cars, subframes, a soft dogbone mount, etc. Manufacturers can't make everyone happy, and engineers work overtime to minimize NVH. With that said, a user selectable adjustment for the Soundaktor level would be a nice feature in a setup menu somewhere. I personally have the level set to zero via VCDS, I'd rather listen to my Fender sound system and not have fake sound compete with it. With all that said, that nice bit of crackle from the factory is a nice touch!
As Scotty Kilmer always says: “Engine beauty covers are stupid, and over-engineering is a terrible idea.” I’ll give you two examples: A BMW with fingerprint sensors on the door handles. (If one of those sensors shorts out, it will pull the whole car network down to chassis ground. That means you won’t be able to start the car, much less drive it.) Engine noise simulators on the comfort control module. Why tf would you want to mask the real sounds of your vehicle’s heart (engine)??? (You have to listen to your vehicle’s heart for its vital signs.) I think Scotty has a point. Engineers work overtime to complicate simple functions of vehicles, and crush consumers by forcing them to get them fixed at stealerships. Oh please!!!!! Spare me the praising of engineers and wake tf up!!! I’d like to think that you’re a human and not some farm animal. Don’t you see that most new cars connect to the industrial datagrade interphase, which can be hacked by let say…… any government willing to merc you, and steer you off of existence to your eternal silence??
@@devlintaylor9520 Not entirely, he has good points and lots of information regardless of his opinions. Too many new cars seem to be over engineered in one way or another.
Ah, vcds coding just like the mk7. The stock exhaust sounds way better than the mk7 from factory. Interesting to find the fuse box right where the drivers side cubby once was. That cubby is one of my favorite features 😂
@@HumbleMechanic Probably not supposed reset on a key cycle - but as you will find in time, there are a b-zillion things on the mk8 head unit / system software that it is not supposed to do but randomly or intermittently will do, just to keep you on your toes (or drive you nuts!)
It would be interesting to get a Raspberry Pi with a microphone to produce an active noise control through the system. Getting rid of tire noise and/or wind noise through active noise control using that system would be a definite quality of life improvement in any vehicle.
Looks like it has been at least thought of before. Here is a Reddit link to someone else thinking of this. Even with a 20ms response time with road or wind noise would be fine since it takes at least that long for sounds/air to settle in a car. I agree with using Python on the Pi: www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/6azbel/raspberry_pi_for_heavy_dsp_purposes_active_noise/
Some manufacturers use the stereo speakers for noise cancellation, microphones pick up road noise and feed it into a module that inverts the noise and feeds it to the speakers. That's an idea I like, especially if it's adjustable! Especially on long, boring highway trips.
That's already a thing, all of the bigger Audis have it and probably others, too. Not just using the speakers, but mainly the windshield as well, to actively cancel out any humming noises.
Just bought a Cupra Formentor VZ ( VAG product, cousin of the Golf 8 R, basically same drivetrain and interior ) and followed these instructions to mute the sound actuator in the 2nd day of ownership. Thank you very much, now I can enjoy the exhaust sound!
It's always fun to run system tests on weird systems. Back when I worked for Porsche, I liked to make Cayennes "dance" by running the PDCC hydraulic sway bar actuation tests.
I really wanna see euro tail light swap! The amber turn signals are nice, but I hate how it’s just amber when the turn signal is on, I’d rather the brake lights be separate from the turn signals
Lane keep assist. On MK7.5 vehicles you could go through adaptations/coding and set it for increased response which would take it from "drunk drviving" bouncing from lane line to lane line, to the new settings which will actually allow the car to lane center lane assist. Did this in my 19 Golf R and my 19 Alltrack. Absolutely made the biggest driving difference of any software tweak.
@@HumbleMechanic I did not think about that, the liabilities, even if you disclose "for informational purposes only". I am just a random owner. You on other hand have been/are a mechanic and RUclips. "Good call not giving a tutorial on changing lane assist programing". With that being said, I think you would agree, the new coding makes a huge difference in daily, general drive ability. 👊👍
For anyone wondering about this just do it it’s easy and great, if you break it and you can’t drive without lane keep assist you shouldn’t be driving anyway
@@HumbleMechanic Is this an US spec thing? My wife drives an EU spec e-Golf from 2020 that has all the fancy driving assists that I could order here in Germany and while it doesn't feel as good as a more modern car, it's still...okay I guess? I mean it keeps me in the center of the road on roads with good markings at least and doesn't bounce from line to line.
I like this. Straight and too the point process and you paid attention to detail. I cringed when I originally heard these systems were being put into gasoline cars. Electric cars sure I could see it but come on whats the point in having a "sport trimmed" car like the GTI or Golf R and not being able to just hear the car how it is.
Great content. A video on how to turn off default lane assist / default sport mode and auto stop/start. Just 3 things I’m sure are bugging owners like me and probably you. I’ll keep looking out for new videos👍👍
Dude love your vidz. I just came from a MK6 GTI manual and the inclined brake hold was subtle and would release when you hit the gas. On The MK8 Golf R it feels random and more sensitive to incline angle and does not release when you hit the gas it feels time based and has caused me to stall out at the worse times possible. is there a way to disable the inclined Brake Hold on the MK8 Golf R Manual? if so can you make a video. ?
Really happy that you were able to do this coding via VCDS. The A9 module was not visible in VCDS in my car similar to your Golf mk.8 (Cupra brand, not sold in the US), so had to disconnect the plug to disable the soundaktor.
@@jackmcdonald8355 My car had so many errors, so one more didn’t make a difference 🙂 I was unable to clear errors with VCDS in my car. Disconnecting the plug will not impede the function of the car at all, so you can also do that without issue. Perhaps removing the fuse is easier, as suggested in the video. Its easier to re-insert the fuse if the car has to go to the dealer.
Too bad they don't include these settings for the customer in the vehicle settings. Not only do I want to turn off the soundaktor, I also want to turn off the start/stop "feature." It is annoying. I shouldn't have to buy VCDS and take a chance on messing something up as a customer. Keep up the good work. I've enjoyed your videos for a long time. I owned an 83/84 GTI used, as a kid. It was a blast. The Mk8 I just bought is full of sensors, and modules. It is crazy how complex they have made things over the years. I though the old fuel distributor was a pain.
I'll be honest, when I heard that the B8.5 S4's had a Soundaktor I was so turned off when I bought mine. When I experienced it, (on Dynamic) it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. IMO it helps you hear what the car is doing under load. Since I like my tunes turned up I can hear it better. Now if it was tuned and not stock, that might be a different story. Just my two cents.
I like mine in my GTI so I can hear the engine while driving when listening to music. It’s just present enough that I can always hear the engine. Otherwise, when I’ve tried with it off, I have to pay more attention to the tach than I usually would.
I just ordered a Golf R 2022 TODAY and this is really good for me, i will be turning it off. Maybe i won't get noticed by the police as much. So thank you thank you so much. Matching your videos conviced me to get that Golf R. Hope to see some upgrades on this car :-)
Denis.... HOW are you liking the G R 2022.... what did you drive when all the Police "noticed" you... I had an AMG GLA45... ya too many Police on my back... the Clash song too....
"Scotty, give me warp 10!" WoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! There's a "Symposer" tube in my car that channels actual engine intake sounds into the cabin. Some stuff a cloth in the tube or remove it altogether, eliminating the effect. I'm OK with the Symposer, but synthetic sound "no es bueno". You'd think they would make it easier to disable. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting that it's more like the ID.4. I'm really curious about the MQBevo vs MEB differences. I know MQBevo is CAN-FD instead of normal CAN for the MQB cars, but I'm curious what else is different between MQB vs MEB VS MQBevo.
Video idea - I’d love to see you dive into the puddle lights on the mirrors. One of the things I’ve always wanted to do is fabricate something to shine a Decepticon logo on the ground, rather than an R. 😂 I have no idea if it’s possible, but I’d love to see you snoop around in there. 😂😂😂😂
The first time I drove a friend's mk7 rabbit edition at an autocross, the vibrations caught me off guard thinking something was wrong. My MK6 just had the simple soundaktor in the cowl that I unplugged and that was the end of that lol.
Congratulations love the car Not a big fan of the body kit but I’m more of a sleeper guy. But if you love it. That’s all that matters great channel great group of guys.
Thats fantastic. My Mk8 Golf R has just been built and waiting for delivery. Can you do another video to show how to turn off the grill lightbar for those who dont like it... That would be amazing as i know many people dont like it.
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks for replying. I did see somewhere that you can undo 2 screws to remove the grill and then when its free a bit you can disconnect the lightbar connectors, 1 at either end of the grill..... but i dont know if this would throw a fault code? I would test it myself but my Golf 8R was only built 1 week ago and im still waiting for it 👍
@@alexandercooper8743 Hopefully it's not one burning up on VW's contracted vehicle transporter, Felicity Ace, that is on fire near the Azores. Due to the timing, yours has not been loaded yet.
This is amazing, I have a MK8 GTI, I’m assuming it’s a similar process. Can you do one for reducing the hill assist on the 6 speed? The 3 second delay is brutal if trying to beat traffic on a slight incline.
So pulling fuse 59 works to disable the pumped in sound but you also lose AC and your HomeLink rear view mirror functionality. Those are the only things that I noticed. Not a good trade off. Either unplug or a scan tool is your best options. Hope this helps.
I just had an epiphany, it's basically the equivalent of an audible RPM gauge... So I could see how it might help although yes I see how it is insulting.
Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to turn off the exhaust crackles and pops on overrun? To my ear, the crackles and pops sound like something is wrong with the overrun fuel cutoff. A wonderful sound in a rally car from 30+ years ago. It sounds synthetic and phony in a modern car to me. Soundaktor is on our mk7.5 GTI. Thanks for the instructions. Engine sound fine on its own.
Awesome content always. Do you know how to disable the exhaust valve flaps on the Golf 8 R 2023 using obdeleven, and can you advise on the steps to peform the task. Thank you kindly.
Looking at the wiring schematic might not be a great idea to pull the fuse correct me if I'm wrong but There's an internal connection A38 which is a ignition on power feed that might be feeding other components on the vehicle better option would be using vcds.
@@HumbleMechanic I have the R with manual. I have experimented with the hill hold and looked into other people's experience as well. It doesn't release if I blip the throttle (I think that's how previous gen was?), it only releases after some predetermined time. I don't think pushing through the hill hold is any good for the clutch or the braking system when I really need to move my car for whatever reason. I want to know if it's possible to decrease the time or even turn it completely off.
Hey Charles have you ever done a video on the mk6,MK7, or the B7 Passat Traction control install videos I know that you can get a button and then install it yourself but then you have to go into the ABS module on your software and add it somehow or something along those lines aren’t too many Clear videos on how to do that
I'm excited to see you purchased the Mk8 R. I am wondering if you have any insight into the headlights on the US version. Do the headlights have the guts to be able to turn on an adaptive mode like they have in Europe? Now that Adaptive headlights are approved for US use, I'd like to figure out if there is a way to turn on the function using VCDS.
Love that new R 😍. Is there a fuse I can pull for the soundaktor on my Mk6 GTI? I don’t really want to pull the wipers and cowl to get to it. I’m afraid I’d break something. Thanks
In my old days car sound was the combination of the bare potential of the engine combined with the coonnected exhaust system. Today in an automotive world which lost me, exhaust pipe-ends are phoney as well as the car sound. All directed by marketing and a freakin' bloody shame.
Nice, I just used my OBD 11 and turned it down. BUT, because this is the absolute best channel for golf r. I am starting to hate my 7.5 . It is a 2019 with only 35k kms on it. The suspension, at slow speeds over speed bumps or road “wallows” just creaks terribly. The dealership, when it was under warranty, said they couldn’t find anything other than a tight headlight levelling device. I’ve read a ton on various forums and there does not seem to be a definitive answer, but surely a lot of discussion so it is a fault with the car. How do I fix it? Is it the sway bar links, the rubber bushings somewhere, the springs? I had the same problem in my 90’s era ford truck based SUV’s, I did not expect it from this car and it is hugely disappointing. HELP
Awesome video, I am going to do this on my Golf R I just picked up today! Do you know if VCDS can code it so that the car remembers the last driving mode it was in? Most times I want to leave it in comfort mode as I drive a lot of my family about
Unrelated; how does this transmission/shifter/clutch feel in the MK8 compared to MK7? Carryover? And/Or how is it compared to other cars in this segment? Currently awaiting my 6sp 8R, so I’m very jealous right now 😅
I actually prefer it. In stock form it's too quite in the cabin in "pure" mode and i, because i have the manual, would like to actually be able to listen to the engine, pumped, faked or otherwise, when i shift gears. I don't really look at the rpms since i drove a 4 speed 86 Toyota pick-up for a few years and it didn't have a tach.
Hello Charles, thanks for these tips and solutions. I have another question: What is the proper engine breaking routine? Is it the same as what the manual recommends, are is it "balls 2 the wall" right off the dealer's lot?
Hi Charles love the mk8, but when you've scanned it using your VCDS. I notice you have a lot of faults etc, that's not good for a new car you've only just received. By the way the exhaust note sounds better now you've deactivated the sound module.
turning that crap off should be a menu option in the car set up screens in the info-tainment system. Or better yet a way t ojus tnot put the hardware in. And people who like loud noises can use a clothes pin to clip a playing card by a wheel hub so it makes a sound when the spokes hit it.
Hi, there great video 😊 I would like to go the other way. I have an Audi A3 1.9Tdi 8P1 2009 I would like to start the lock/unlocking chirp. I have a MAXICUE OBD reader. Can you please explain when I can find this in the menu system? Tony P.S already subscribed 👍
Why is everyone crying about the lag of the screen and yet I just saw you go through touch screen inputs relatively fast without hiccups or lag issues.
@@HumbleMechanic I see. every car has lag issues at initial start as the system boots. But yea I’m a huge fan of the car. I will follow all your R related future videos. Thank you for the content bruski
Charles: "I don't like fake engine noise." Vape Bro: "What a boomer! I can't wait to reprogram my Soundaktor to make a waste gate boost dump on each gear shift, and snap crackle pop on each downshift and throttle pedal lift! YEAH!"
I removed this fuse on my 2022 MK8 GTI, and the AC stopped working, also the backup camera was glitching out bad not activating until I was already backing up, or not at all. I reinstalled the fuse and everything went back to normal
That output test sound is very similar to the stupid sound the Porsche Taycan makes when you turn on the fake engine sound. Sounds more like a spaceship, nothing like a real engine. And it costs over $500 to have that on the car.
Golf R without electric adjustable streering wheel and I hate the plastic everywhere it gets scratched from the first time you touch it. But I still love VW 😓
Jump to 2:02 for pulling fuse method, and 4:14 for scan tool method! Im excited to get the MK8 properly sorted. Its a super fun car, but we can make it al little better :)
We’ll be here with u the whole way, I don’t even own one of these cars but your content is too good to miss out on Charles
THANK YOU!!@!
Hey charles when you say if you do the pulling fuse method “youll probably end up with a fault” what do you mean exactly? Will you get a warning light/notification when starting the car? Thanks!
At 4:54 It didn't store the fault in the Soundaktor itself because it was off when the fault occurred (you pulled the fuse XD) And since it's selected in the installation list in the Gateway module, other modules were expecting messages from it and couldn't communicate with it (in case of the ECM, it transmits info like engine rpm for the Soundaktor to generate the correct sound tone and frequency and it's synced with the engine).
@@HumbleMechanic I found on my 7.5 R the soundaktor was decent on 10% and wasnt very intrusive.
Have you found out how to code the exhaust valves always open?
Really interesting! Count me in the "hate it" camp when it comes to the SoundAktor
Lol
I think some of the reasons this fake sound is added, is that engines are simply just quieter from the factory. We have insulation in the compartment (including the beauty cover), fluid filled engine mounts in some cars, subframes, a soft dogbone mount, etc. Manufacturers can't make everyone happy, and engineers work overtime to minimize NVH. With that said, a user selectable adjustment for the Soundaktor level would be a nice feature in a setup menu somewhere.
I personally have the level set to zero via VCDS, I'd rather listen to my Fender sound system and not have fake sound compete with it.
With all that said, that nice bit of crackle from the factory is a nice touch!
As Scotty Kilmer always says: “Engine beauty covers are stupid, and over-engineering is a terrible idea.” I’ll give you two examples: A BMW with fingerprint sensors on the door handles. (If one of those sensors shorts out, it will pull the whole car network down to chassis ground. That means you won’t be able to start the car, much less drive it.)
Engine noise simulators on the comfort control module. Why tf would you want to mask the real sounds of your vehicle’s heart (engine)??? (You have to listen to your vehicle’s heart for its vital signs.) I think Scotty has a point.
Engineers work overtime to complicate simple functions of vehicles, and crush consumers by forcing them to get them fixed at stealerships. Oh please!!!!! Spare me the praising of engineers and wake tf up!!! I’d like to think that you’re a human and not some farm animal. Don’t you see that most new cars connect to the industrial datagrade interphase, which can be hacked by let say…… any government willing to merc you, and steer you off of existence to your eternal silence??
@@jdrs4214 I kind of agree with you, but I wouldn't quote Scotty Kilmer hes a delusional old man
@@devlintaylor9520 Not entirely, he has good points and lots of information regardless of his opinions. Too many new cars seem to be over engineered in one way or another.
Why have big large sound dampeners (in the exhaust system) and then add fake sound, which isn't even toggle-able? Just idiotic.
No. Any fake engine sound should have been BANNED
Ah, vcds coding just like the mk7. The stock exhaust sounds way better than the mk7 from factory. Interesting to find the fuse box right where the drivers side cubby once was. That cubby is one of my favorite features 😂
I know!! I miss my cubby and sunglass holder.
Mk8 has a surprisingly nice exhaust note, especially compared to the Mk7 factory exhaust!
I don't understand why you have to jump though so many hoops to turn it off. They should have the option from the factory.
You can kinda. If you set it in custom drive mode. But on this one it resets every time you cycle the key.
@@HumbleMechanic Probably not supposed reset on a key cycle - but as you will find in time, there are a b-zillion things on the mk8 head unit / system software that it is not supposed to do but randomly or intermittently will do, just to keep you on your toes (or drive you nuts!)
@@HumbleMechanic Do you mean that it resets back to Sport mode (not that it resets the Custom mode sound back to something other than "pure")?
@@mgobluevictoratleast the us models have a pure mode. My mom has a german model and the most normal sounding one is comfort
Gotta love doing SW updates on these cars, and having the soundaktor activating for the duration of the update (can last for hours on ID3 and 4)
HAHAH BBOOOOWWWWWWPPPPPPPP
I can feel it... I hate this flash... and all my coworkers hate it too :D Grüße aus Deutschland. Wir haben die scheiße Entwickelt... :D
Heck yes, I just did this with VCDS this morning! I had done the same in my MK7 GTI and never looked back.
SAME!! The first mod my 7.5 got
It would be interesting to get a Raspberry Pi with a microphone to produce an active noise control through the system. Getting rid of tire noise and/or wind noise through active noise control using that system would be a definite quality of life improvement in any vehicle.
Looks like it has been at least thought of before. Here is a Reddit link to someone else thinking of this. Even with a 20ms response time with road or wind noise would be fine since it takes at least that long for sounds/air to settle in a car. I agree with using Python on the Pi: www.reddit.com/r/raspberry_pi/comments/6azbel/raspberry_pi_for_heavy_dsp_purposes_active_noise/
Put a patent on that!
Some manufacturers use the stereo speakers for noise cancellation, microphones pick up road noise and feed it into a module that inverts the noise and feeds it to the speakers. That's an idea I like, especially if it's adjustable! Especially on long, boring highway trips.
That's already a thing, all of the bigger Audis have it and probably others, too. Not just using the speakers, but mainly the windshield as well, to actively cancel out any humming noises.
Just bought a Cupra Formentor VZ ( VAG product, cousin of the Golf 8 R, basically same drivetrain and interior ) and followed these instructions to mute the sound actuator in the 2nd day of ownership. Thank you very much, now I can enjoy the exhaust sound!
Switch it back on in a few weeks and you'll know what you're missing.
@@MT-kx2uc lol f that, fake sounds in a car is one of the worst ideas ever
It's always fun to run system tests on weird systems. Back when I worked for Porsche, I liked to make Cayennes "dance" by running the PDCC hydraulic sway bar actuation tests.
I really wanna see euro tail light swap! The amber turn signals are nice, but I hate how it’s just amber when the turn signal is on, I’d rather the brake lights be separate from the turn signals
Lane keep assist. On MK7.5 vehicles you could go through adaptations/coding and set it for increased response which would take it from "drunk drviving" bouncing from lane line to lane line, to the new settings which will actually allow the car to lane center lane assist. Did this in my 19 Golf R and my 19 Alltrack. Absolutely made the biggest driving difference of any software tweak.
I may or may not have done this. I worry about sharing messing with it. I hate to think someone having issues
@@HumbleMechanic I did not think about that, the liabilities, even if you disclose "for informational purposes only". I am just a random owner. You on other hand have been/are a mechanic and RUclips. "Good call not giving a tutorial on changing lane assist programing". With that being said, I think you would agree, the new coding makes a huge difference in daily, general drive ability. 👊👍
For anyone wondering about this just do it it’s easy and great, if you break it and you can’t drive without lane keep assist you shouldn’t be driving anyway
@@HumbleMechanic Is this an US spec thing? My wife drives an EU spec e-Golf from 2020 that has all the fancy driving assists that I could order here in Germany and while it doesn't feel as good as a more modern car, it's still...okay I guess? I mean it keeps me in the center of the road on roads with good markings at least and doesn't bounce from line to line.
@@Delcaek I drive a EU '21 8 R, it works perfectly fine and keeps me centered.
I like this. Straight and too the point process and you paid attention to detail. I cringed when I originally heard these systems were being put into gasoline cars. Electric cars sure I could see it but come on whats the point in having a "sport trimmed" car like the GTI or Golf R and not being able to just hear the car how it is.
Nice! I need to get this done to my MK8 asap...great videos
Love that it’s the manual you have 😍
Great content. A video on how to turn off default lane assist / default sport mode and auto stop/start. Just 3 things I’m sure are bugging owners like me and probably you. I’ll keep looking out for new videos👍👍
Dude love your vidz. I just came from a MK6 GTI manual and the inclined brake hold was subtle and would release when you hit the gas.
On The MK8 Golf R it feels random and more sensitive to incline angle and does not release when you hit the gas it feels time based and has caused me to stall out at the worse times possible.
is there a way to disable the inclined Brake Hold on the MK8 Golf R Manual? if so can you make a video. ?
Really happy that you were able to do this coding via VCDS.
The A9 module was not visible in VCDS in my car similar to your Golf mk.8 (Cupra brand, not sold in the US), so had to disconnect the plug to disable the soundaktor.
Did you get any errors? I want to remove the broken soundaktor in my MK7.
@@jackmcdonald8355 My car had so many errors, so one more didn’t make a difference 🙂 I was unable to clear errors with VCDS in my car.
Disconnecting the plug will not impede the function of the car at all, so you can also do that without issue. Perhaps removing the fuse is easier, as suggested in the video. Its easier to re-insert the fuse if the car has to go to the dealer.
@@jannikk6556 lol I literally just unplugged it. No errors so far 😂
My car is tuned, so the power train warranty is donezo anyway lol
Formentor or Leon?
Too bad they don't include these settings for the customer in the vehicle settings. Not only do I want to turn off the soundaktor, I also want to turn off the start/stop "feature." It is annoying. I shouldn't have to buy VCDS and take a chance on messing something up as a customer. Keep up the good work. I've enjoyed your videos for a long time. I owned an 83/84 GTI used, as a kid. It was a blast. The Mk8 I just bought is full of sensors, and modules. It is crazy how complex they have made things over the years. I though the old fuel distributor was a pain.
I can see a speaker being a fun little feature if you can change the sounds. I'd love to make my car sound like a transformer when I shift.
When I pull up to the car meet I whip out a soundaktor test to boost everyone's morale.
HAHHA YEASSSS
First thing I did was turn that crappy soundaktor off quickly followed by stop/start , great video 👍🇬🇧
I'll be honest, when I heard that the B8.5 S4's had a Soundaktor I was so turned off when I bought mine.
When I experienced it, (on Dynamic) it wasn't as bad as I thought it was.
IMO it helps you hear what the car is doing under load. Since I like my tunes turned up I can hear it better.
Now if it was tuned and not stock, that might be a different story. Just my two cents.
I like mine in my GTI so I can hear the engine while driving when listening to music. It’s just present enough that I can always hear the engine. Otherwise, when I’ve tried with it off, I have to pay more attention to the tach than I usually would.
You got me for a sec. Unplug/fuse removal?! 😲 I only accept clean solutions.😅
Scan tool it is. LOL thats how I did it.
I just ordered a Golf R 2022 TODAY and this is really good for me, i will be turning it off. Maybe i won't get noticed by the police as much. So thank you thank you so much. Matching your videos conviced me to get that Golf R. Hope to see some upgrades on this car :-)
Sweet!!! I’m trying to have a complete guide for the mk8
Denis.... HOW are you liking the G R 2022.... what did you drive when all the Police "noticed" you... I had an AMG GLA45... ya too many Police on my back... the Clash song too....
@@MiCoopRS I am still waiting lol
love this content. i am guessing my vw r is on the bottom of the ocean or burning in the boat in portugal... i hope i have one by the end of the year!
I remember you doing a video a while ago about this. It was crazy I thought at the time, and still think the same. Thanks for the video.
"Scotty, give me warp 10!" WoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
There's a "Symposer" tube in my car that channels actual engine intake sounds into the cabin. Some stuff a cloth in the tube or remove it altogether, eliminating the effect. I'm OK with the Symposer, but synthetic sound "no es bueno". You'd think they would make it easier to disable. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting that it's more like the ID.4.
I'm really curious about the MQBevo vs MEB differences. I know MQBevo is CAN-FD instead of normal CAN for the MQB cars, but I'm curious what else is different between MQB vs MEB VS MQBevo.
stock exhaust sounds so much better than it did on the stock 7.5R, love those pops
Very good explanation! Thank you! Please if you can make a video and how we can cancel the coasting function for mk8 gti or r 😬
You’re really making me want an R again lol. I miss my MK7 R so much.
This one is so good!
Video idea - I’d love to see you dive into the puddle lights on the mirrors. One of the things I’ve always wanted to do is fabricate something to shine a Decepticon logo on the ground, rather than an R. 😂 I have no idea if it’s possible, but I’d love to see you snoop around in there. 😂😂😂😂
Oh that is awesome. I do now have a set of mirror housings. I just installed power folds.
@@HumbleMechanic FOR SCIENCE. 😂👨🔬 🧪
The first time I drove a friend's mk7 rabbit edition at an autocross, the vibrations caught me off guard thinking something was wrong. My MK6 just had the simple soundaktor in the cowl that I unplugged and that was the end of that lol.
Congratulations love the car
Not a big fan of the body kit but I’m more of a sleeper guy. But if you love it. That’s all that matters great channel great group of guys.
Bauce for sure…excited for a downpipe and exhaust video
Just finished coding today with vcds. Thanks for the information!
Sweet!
Buddy just got one and I was surprised at the stock exhaust sounds!
Thats fantastic. My Mk8 Golf R has just been built and waiting for delivery.
Can you do another video to show how to turn off the grill lightbar for those who dont like it... That would be amazing as i know many people dont like it.
That’s awesome.
Lighting is proving to be challenging on this car. But I’m working through it
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks for replying. I did see somewhere that you can undo 2 screws to remove the grill and then when its free a bit you can disconnect the lightbar connectors, 1 at either end of the grill..... but i dont know if this would throw a fault code?
I would test it myself but my Golf 8R was only built 1 week ago and im still waiting for it 👍
@@alexandercooper8743 Hopefully it's not one burning up on VW's contracted vehicle transporter, Felicity Ace, that is on fire near the Azores. Due to the timing, yours has not been loaded yet.
Will you ever make a video on all the cars you own? Also, thanks for your replys that's why I like watching this channel
They have all been on at some point. I’m maybe on the Vlog channel I will
Awesome vid, thanks for sharing. I’m waiting for my R to make it in, any day now!
You’re gonna love it
Yessss mk8 contenttttt!!!! Woooooo eff yeah Charles!
Omg! Great video!!! Hoping you can do a video regarding doing the oil change 👍🏻 Keep it up!!
I did one on a mk7.5. It’s pretty similar
This is amazing, I have a MK8 GTI, I’m assuming it’s a similar process. Can you do one for reducing the hill assist on the 6 speed? The 3 second delay is brutal if trying to beat traffic on a slight incline.
It’s exactly the same on GTI. And for the rest I’m working through it :)
@@HumbleMechanic any success on this ?
So pulling fuse 59 works to disable the pumped in sound but you also lose AC and your HomeLink rear view mirror functionality. Those are the only things that I noticed. Not a good trade off. Either unplug or a scan tool is your best options. Hope this helps.
100% NOT A GOOD ONE!
I just had an epiphany, it's basically the equivalent of an audible RPM gauge... So I could see how it might help although yes I see how it is insulting.
LOL dont forget the vibrations!
Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to turn off the exhaust crackles and pops on overrun? To my ear, the crackles and pops sound like something is wrong with the overrun fuel cutoff. A wonderful sound in a rally car from 30+ years ago. It sounds synthetic and phony in a modern car to me.
Soundaktor is on our mk7.5 GTI. Thanks for the instructions. Engine sound fine on its own.
Awesome content always. Do you know how to disable the exhaust valve flaps on the Golf 8 R 2023 using obdeleven, and can you advise on the steps to peform the task. Thank you kindly.
Literally the dumbest idea a vehicle manufacturer has ever had next to more electronic controlled modules and what not!!!
Totally agree. I can't believe the same people that feel that cup holders are superfluous, came up with this ?
Well now they're doing vegan seats.
Be interested if you can code off auto stop start.
I unplugged it on my Mk7 GTI and had no faults. The menu to adjust the sound also still functioned. It's like the car didn't know it was unplugged.
Looking at the wiring schematic might not be a great idea to pull the fuse correct me if I'm wrong but There's an internal connection A38 which is a ignition on power feed that might be feeding other components on the vehicle better option would be using vcds.
I just did that to my 2022 gti and it indeed remove the take sound but gave ma errors for the Auto hold function and for the parking brake. Any ideas?
in my village one guy has Kodiaq RS TDI with fake sounds.. it is so weird, i would be ashamed to have that on my car.. jeez its gross
I would imagine a similar method exists out there for the new Civic SI which also has that pumped in engine sound.
its REALLY common
I like the sound aktor on my MK7.5 just not the accompanying rattle in the dash.
Can you look into adding the automatic brake hold function? Can’t believe they removed it for the North American models.
Yes more Golf R videos! Please look into hill hold please
YES.. help me out on this one. what exactly do we want it to do, or not do?
@@HumbleMechanic I have the R with manual. I have experimented with the hill hold and looked into other people's experience as well. It doesn't release if I blip the throttle (I think that's how previous gen was?), it only releases after some predetermined time. I don't think pushing through the hill hold is any good for the clutch or the braking system when I really need to move my car for whatever reason. I want to know if it's possible to decrease the time or even turn it completely off.
Hey Charles have you ever done a video on the mk6,MK7, or the B7 Passat Traction control install videos I know that you can get a button and then install it yourself but then you have to go into the ABS module on your software and add it somehow or something along those lines aren’t too many Clear videos on how to do that
I'm excited to see you purchased the Mk8 R. I am wondering if you have any insight into the headlights on the US version. Do the headlights have the guts to be able to turn on an adaptive mode like they have in Europe? Now that Adaptive headlights are approved for US use, I'd like to figure out if there is a way to turn on the function using VCDS.
Love that new R 😍. Is there a fuse I can pull for the soundaktor on my Mk6 GTI? I don’t really want to pull the wipers and cowl to get to it. I’m afraid I’d break something. Thanks
In my old days car sound was the combination of the bare potential of the engine combined with the coonnected exhaust system. Today in an automotive world which lost me, exhaust pipe-ends are phoney as well as the car sound. All directed by marketing and a freakin' bloody shame.
I got rid of this so fast on my Mk 7. Just unplugged it with no shown faults.
So pulling fuse doesn’t throw any codes?
Nice, I just used my OBD 11 and turned it down. BUT, because this is the absolute best channel for golf r. I am starting to hate my 7.5 . It is a 2019 with only 35k kms on it. The suspension, at slow speeds over speed bumps or road “wallows” just creaks terribly. The dealership, when it was under warranty, said they couldn’t find anything other than a tight headlight levelling device. I’ve read a ton on various forums and there does not seem to be a definitive answer, but surely a lot of discussion so it is a fault with the car. How do I fix it? Is it the sway bar links, the rubber bushings somewhere, the springs? I had the same problem in my 90’s era ford truck based SUV’s, I did not expect it from this car and it is hugely disappointing. HELP
Cool thing is the fuse method also disables the compressor.
Awesome video, I am going to do this on my Golf R I just picked up today! Do you know if VCDS can code it so that the car remembers the last driving mode it was in? Most times I want to leave it in comfort mode as I drive a lot of my family about
I cant wait to see what power you're getting with just a couple of performance upgrades
we dyno'd it Tuesday, installed exhaust yesterday. and back to dyno tomorrow
@@HumbleMechanic Was this video shot with the stock exhaust or the new? Tips looked stock?
@@HumbleMechanic What were the stock dyno numbers if you don't ming me asking?
My friend, If you put the vcds/obd11 in your car is that gonna be a problem with you warranty?
Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥
How about disabling start/stop? That B2BFAB harness you recommended was worth every penny. Will it work on the Mk8?
Never mind, I forgot you have a manual now.
I will find someone local to do it! this is a must
Make more mk6 golf r videos please!!!
Just watched and listened through my GLI speakers, I imagine this is exactly what it would sound like if I ran the test on my own car. 😆
Hahhaha
Unrelated; how does this transmission/shifter/clutch feel in the MK8 compared to MK7? Carryover? And/Or how is it compared to other cars in this segment?
Currently awaiting my 6sp 8R, so I’m very jealous right now 😅
its EXACTLY the same.... same clutch, same shifter, same trans..
I actually prefer it. In stock form it's too quite in the cabin in "pure" mode and i, because i have the manual, would like to actually be able to listen to the engine, pumped, faked or otherwise, when i shift gears. I don't really look at the rpms since i drove a 4 speed 86 Toyota pick-up for a few years and it didn't have a tach.
i would like to see someone do a video for the 40th Ann edition
just what i needed, thanks !
Hello Charles, thanks for these tips and solutions. I have another question: What is the proper engine breaking routine? Is it the same as what the manual recommends, are is it "balls 2 the wall" right off the dealer's lot?
I would follow the manual break in procedure.
Hi Charles love the mk8, but when you've scanned it using your VCDS. I notice you have a lot of faults etc, that's not good for a new car you've only just received. By the way the exhaust note sounds better now you've deactivated the sound module.
This is actually becoming normal. Codes being stored with no issues. ID4 is the same way.
turning that crap off should be a menu option in the car set up screens in the info-tainment system. Or better yet a way t ojus tnot put the hardware in. And people who like loud noises can use a clothes pin to clip a playing card by a wheel hub so it makes a sound when the spokes hit it.
Question, is it worth it to spend 199. or pull the fuse. Thanks for the demo!
Some have had fuse pull side effects.
In my opinion if you’re gonna be a DIYer on your modern vw you need the tool.
Nice work, as usual!
Hi, there great video 😊 I would like to go the other way. I have an Audi A3 1.9Tdi 8P1 2009 I would like to start the lock/unlocking chirp.
I have a MAXICUE OBD reader.
Can you please explain when I can find this in the menu system?
Tony
P.S already subscribed 👍
Hi, thank you for your video. Do you know how to to that change on a Golf Mark 8 GTE?
I would be interested in turning auto hold off or at a minimum shortening the length of time before it releases.
The stock system on the Golf R sounds way better than the stock system on the Tiguan R.. Mine doesn't get many if any pop with a rev 😕
I installed the R sound effect app into my renault fluence, i did that to cover the noise of annoying diesel tractor sound 😅
Ideally, you'd be able to re-route the entertainment system to use the Soundaktor as an additional subwoofer.
Why is everyone crying about the lag of the screen and yet I just saw you go through touch screen inputs relatively fast without hiccups or lag issues.
the ONLY lag is at first start. Its not even that bad. ..The car is great.
@@HumbleMechanic I see. every car has lag issues at initial start as the system boots. But yea I’m a huge fan of the car. I will follow all your R related future videos. Thank you for the content bruski
Obdeleven is amazing. You can do all sorts of mods to your car
How do you turn off the AUTO START/STOP feature? For the love of GOD!
Well done.
Charles: "I don't like fake engine noise."
Vape Bro: "What a boomer! I can't wait to reprogram my Soundaktor to make a waste gate boost dump on each gear shift, and snap crackle pop on each downshift and throttle pedal lift! YEAH!"
HAHAHHA
The sound it does reminds of some:
are you old yet?-sound testing
FWIW the #59 fuse method doesn’t work on the 2024 GTI. That instead disables the AC.
@molsen1029 did you find the right fuse?
Yes! I also did this with mine and got the same result
I removed this fuse on my 2022 MK8 GTI, and the AC stopped working, also the backup camera was glitching out bad not activating until I was already backing up, or not at all. I reinstalled the fuse and everything went back to normal
Same
That output test sound is very similar to the stupid sound the Porsche Taycan makes when you turn on the fake engine sound. Sounds more like a spaceship, nothing like a real engine. And it costs over $500 to have that on the car.
Golf R without electric adjustable streering wheel and I hate the plastic everywhere it gets scratched from the first time you touch it. But I still love VW 😓
Is there a cheaper way to mute (other than the fuse) or is it worth getting the VCDS for other things to?
Is the new golf r premium gas only? What happens if you put regular in?
Probably run a little less optimum
@@HumbleMechanic will it damage it?