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Bumblebee_95

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B8 is a pretty good  [thumbsup]  generally, except the software problem that i am facing with since collection in November.

 

First was the system clocks are slow almost everyday when I start the engine. The second is the reading of odometre got reset every now and then.

 

The first problem was solved by re-loading the software after visiting Alexandre centre twice. But the second one still remains, though i have been sending the new car there for 4 times  [thumbsdown]  [thumbsdown]  [thumbsdown] .

 

Is there anybody experiencing the same?

 

I'm experiencing the same system clock issue as you. Even though you have set the clock, somehow it magically slows down by 20+mins when you start the car each day.

 

How long does VW take to reload the software?

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Letov

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VWAUDIFORUM UK reported a lot of infotain bugs on Passat B8. You guys might take it as reference and talk to VW Sin. Meanwhile, I need to imform my SE to get the latest software before hand over the car.

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Paddie

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I'm experiencing the same system clock issue as you. Even though you have set the clock, somehow it magically slows down by 20+mins when you start the car each day.

 

How long does VW take to reload the software?

 

Why don't you set the clock to sync by GPS? Then it will always be accurate.

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Paddie

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The second is the reading of odometre got reset every now and then.

 

 

Which odometer gets reset? The one within the trip computer that you can scroll through, or the one permanently displayed next to the total mileage, which is normally reset by pressing the "0.0" button? 

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Ghost_Buster

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I'm experiencing the same system clock issue as you. Even though you have set the clock, somehow it magically slows down by 20+mins when you start the car each day.

 

How long does VW take to reload the software?

 

it is exactly the same problem as mine.

To re-load the software, it took me about 2 hours there. 

Which odometer gets reset? The one within the trip computer that you can scroll through, or the one permanently displayed next to the total mileage, which is normally reset by pressing the "0.0" button? 

It is the one called "since refuel".

 

According to the service rep, it is different software that controls the system clock. He had it re-loaded last Saturday but the reading was re-set again after running merely 160km.

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Ghost_Buster

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VWAUDIFORUM UK reported a lot of infotain bugs on Passat B8. You guys might take it as reference and talk to VW Sin. Meanwhile, I need to imform my SE to get the latest software before hand over the car.

 

Just had a quick look at the posts in that UK forum. I have encountered almost every problem mentioned there except for those related to GPS.

 

Am I lucky or un-lucky?

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Bumblebee_95

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Why don't you set the clock to sync by GPS? Then it will always be accurate.

 

Mine does not come with the Navigation software.

it is exactly the same problem as mine.

To re-load the software, it took me about 2 hours there. 

It is the one called "since refuel".

 

According to the service rep, it is different software that controls the system clock. He had it re-loaded last Saturday but the reading was re-set again after running merely 160km.

 

Thanks for your sharing. Today I too discovered the "since refuel" also resets itself ...

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Anderang

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Mine does not come with the Navigation software.

 

 

Thanks for your sharing. Today I too discovered the "since refuel" also resets itself ...

Just checked and saw the "since refuel" also resets by itself. Hmm... since like it happens to all our cars. Or is there any settings to adjust...?

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Ghost_Buster

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Just checked and saw the "since refuel" also resets by itself. Hmm... since like it happens to all our cars. Or is there any settings to adjust...?

So far I did not find place to re-set this record.

The sales rep also confirmed this.

VW called me that they were looking for a solution to it.

Hopefully.

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Ghost_Buster

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any one knows how to link iPhone to car's infotainment system?

There is no problem for the telephone calls, but other than that, all the notification sounds are not played.

There is an app from Apple Store but I need to activate it every time. Is there any other solutions?

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edwin15

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Just checked and saw the "since refuel" also resets by itself. Hmm... since like it happens to all our cars. Or is there any settings to adjust...?

 

 

How many Odometers does the Passat have?

 

1) Main Odometer for total mileage that cannot be reset

 

2) Manual one that can be reset manually

 

and...?

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Anderang

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How many Odometers does the Passat have?

 

1) Main Odometer for total mileage that cannot be reset

 

2) Manual one that can be reset manually

 

and...?

Only 2 odometers which u mentioned.

 

This 'since refuelling' counter is displayed under the CAR section of the discover pro headunit. Basically this counter should follow the trip odometer which can be reset manually.

 

But somehow this counter resets by itself even though the trip odometer is not resetted manually.

 

To me I am not too concerned with this bug. But a bug is still a bug, and according to one bro here, the problem cannot be rectified even after reloading the software.

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edwin15

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To me I am not too concerned with this bug. But a bug is still a bug, and according to one bro here, the problem cannot be rectified even after reloading the software.

 

 

Thanks. Its a bug but no biggie.

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Ghost_Buster

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.......

 

This 'since refuelling' counter is displayed under the CAR section of the discover pro headunit. Basically this counter should follow the trip odometer which can be reset manually.

 

 

"Since Refuel" cannot be reset manually, but by the system once the tank is filled.

The one that be reset is called "Extended Period".

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Ghost_Buster

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To B8 owners,

 

What is your typical FC?

 

For my first tank, I got 10km/l.

 

Hope it will get better..

I filled 3 times do far, last two records were 9.9 and 20.0 km/L respectively. Edited by Ghost_Buster
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