Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Touran towing before ECU reprogrammed
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonLlaniDavis
19/2/2017 at 9:17pm
 Location: Llanidloes Powys
 Outfit: Skoda Yeti SEL4x4 +Bailey Ranger 460-4 View LlaniDavis's Profile View Profile   Reply to LlaniDavis Reply   Quote LlaniDavis Quote  
Joined: 28/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1963
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by nerdbiker on 19/2/2017
Thanks everyone for all the help and information.

Looks like I will have to find a dealer or garage that's able to do the recoding before I can tow, and if I can't manage that by next weekend I'll have to find another vehicle to use.

Thanks again,
Anthony


You don't state where you are, but I know that NorthWest Towbars will recode for you.

You may also find that someone with the VCDS system will do it for you, for beer tokens. Try looking on one of the VW forums for people who have it.


Personnerdbiker
19/2/2017 at 9:29pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View nerdbiker's Profile View Profile   Reply to nerdbiker Reply   Quote nerdbiker Quote  
Joined: 18/2/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 19/2/2017
You don't state where you are, but I know that NorthWest Towbars will recode for you.


I'm in SW London. The reason for the tow bar is to collect a caravan from NE Wales, very close to Liverpool in fact.

I could take a detour to them if necessary. I'm also going to research other firms I might be able to visit on my way up, such as in and around Birmingham.

Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 19/2/2017
You may also find that someone with the VCDS system will do it for you, for beer tokens. Try looking on one of the VW forums for people who have it.


It's got to be worth asking, thanks for the tip.


Persondiesel steve
19/2/2017 at 9:38pm
 Location: fife
 Outfit: vw t5 adria isonzo View diesel steve's Profile View Profile   Reply to diesel steve Reply   Quote diesel steve Quote  
Joined: 13/8/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   781
Site Reviews Total: 9
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1
[
I have heard of NO garage that has refused to recode a car that has been self-fitted with the correct wiring kit.



i was going to to fit a wiring kit to a vw golf and asked local dealer to code in. told me they would not touch it, they wanted to do complete job or not at all, when i told them i was a trained mechanic and was not paying for them to do what i could do. i have always fitted by-pass relays and never had an issue,


Personbirdman101
20/2/2017 at 10:07am
 Location: Milton Keynes
 Outfit: 2023Archway Woodford View birdman101's Profile View Profile   Reply to birdman101 Reply   Quote birdman101 Quote  
Joined: 30/8/2011

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2693
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 19/2/2017
[
I have heard of NO garage that has refused to recode a car that has been self-fitted with the correct wiring kit.



i was going to to fit a wiring kit to a vw golf and asked local dealer to code in. told me they would not touch it, they wanted to do complete job or not at all, when i told them i was a trained mechanic and was not paying for them to do what i could do. i have always fitted by-pass relays and never had an issue,

My son in law is at VW dealers and my son at Ford dealers and they code them regularly whether fitted in garage or not.


Personnerdbiker
20/2/2017 at 11:58am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View nerdbiker's Profile View Profile   Reply to nerdbiker Reply   Quote nerdbiker Quote  
Joined: 18/2/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 19/2/2017
i was going to to fit a wiring kit to a vw golf and asked local dealer to code in. told me they would not touch it, they wanted to do complete job or not at all...


I called the local VW dealer this morning and they told me the same thing.

However, I have now been in touch with a mobile tow bar fitter and he's happy to recode the car after I've fitted the kit. So it looks like I should be ok for this weekend!


Advertisement

Handiworld


PersonLlaniDavis
20/2/2017 at 3:31pm
 Location: Llanidloes Powys
 Outfit: Skoda Yeti SEL4x4 +Bailey Ranger 460-4 View LlaniDavis's Profile View Profile   Reply to LlaniDavis Reply   Quote LlaniDavis Quote  
Joined: 28/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1963
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 19/2/2017
i was going to to fit a wiring kit to a vw golf and asked local dealer to code in. told me they would not touch it, they wanted to do complete job or not at all, when i told them i was a trained mechanic and was not paying for them to do what i could do. i have always fitted by-pass relays and never had an issue,


So ONE dealer refused to do it, not all dealers!



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

7616 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder