I have just ordered a OBD2 bluetooth scanner and I was wondering is there anyway there will be an option to turn down the fake engine sound? Are there any tricks and tips as well on the OBD scanner? I was told to download an adroid app called Torque. Im driving a 64 plate FR Diesel
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Can I turn off the fake engine noise on the FR
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There are two kinds of OBD2 bluetooth devices, The first type is Read only (Torque is one of these and it gives you access (according to the app) to reading error codes through to live data so in Torque Pro you can get a dashboard with 0 - 60 / 100 and RPM / TEMPS etc
The Second is Read Write where you can see output but also you can make changes to the cars settings examples of that are OBD11 and Carista and VCDS. These are the devices that allow you to turn down /off the silly noise along with many other changes.
OBD11 and VCDS are the best but you have to buy a dedicated OBD2 Dongle, Carista uses a generic one (like the one you would use to Run Torque.
Hope that helps
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My 2014 Cupra does (turned off) do you have sports mode on the car as Its a common complaint about the noise it makes
Yeah even on sports mode. If I go into individual there is no option for it either so they must have done away with it on the fr at some point.
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I turned mine down with vcds.
I tried a value of about 35 first but it was still too fake and annoying.
Now at 20
I rarely use sport mode but any passengers in the car would go 'Ooo sport mode' and press the button, and then burst out laughing at the sound effects.
I tried a value of about 35 first but it was still too fake and annoying.
Now at 20
I rarely use sport mode but any passengers in the car would go 'Ooo sport mode' and press the button, and then burst out laughing at the sound effects.
Mine is a 13 plate FR 2.0 TDI and it has the sound actuator. It wasn't so bad at first but now it's getting annoying and I can't hear the real engine sound. I plan to get it turned down as well. I may be wrong but I think the 5F1 may not have it, mine being the 5F.
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My 15 cupra 280 has this, kin annoying, unplugged it under skittle, engine sounds much better without it, rubbish
For £15 via amazon the Carista dongle was a bargain with a month free. Turned my Actuator down to 80%. Plan to adjust it some more when the exhaust goes on this Friday 
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I have a 2016 cupra 290 mk3, if I disconnect it will there be any fault lights inside?
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You can buy OBD11 Online and it has a one touch button to change the volume on soundactuator, all you have to do is choose between 90 and 0 %. If you come to the meet at Doncaster on the 28th I will be there with my kit and happy change it for you.
OBD 11 can be got here https://obdeleven.com/en/ and if you want to do coding you will need the pro version.
Carista you need to buy a compatible dongle for it, I got one off Amazon but check out Carista site for more details.
OBD 11 can be got here https://obdeleven.com/en/ and if you want to do coding you will need the pro version.
Carista you need to buy a compatible dongle for it, I got one off Amazon but check out Carista site for more details.
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