Can the cupra soundaktor be adjusted?

[YerMaw]

I've not seen it mentioned but I'm curious to know if it's possible to independently adjust the volume of the fake noise thingy on the cupra via the infotainment system (so without vcds)?

This feature was introduced on the golf R for 2016 cars with 3 setting related to eco (0%) normal (50%) race (100%). You can set up an individual profile with everything set to race but the actuator turned off or 50%.

 

[kiddo]

I'm not aware of any method to alter within the car infotainment system but my cupra is a 280 my16 . I turned mine down to 20% using obdeleven and is now more realistic and doesn't feel like I'm playing playstation while driving

 

[Jarre]

Can't imagine so without VCDS.


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[CupraUK]

Can do it with OBDEleven which is £50

 

[NotApplicable]

You can also unplug it which seems to be the perfect solution to me. I was embarrassed to use Cupra mode until I did.

 

[Cuprobbie]

Can you tell me how to unplug it? I'm on the wrong side of 60 years old, so I'm not keen on a fake noise from the engine. I'm happy enough with the true engine noise from a 290PS motor.

 

[POB]

I believe you have to remove the scuttle tray from under the bonnet (left hand side as you look at the engine bay) and just unplug the sound activator. I'm sure some kind fellow on here will give you more precise instructions!

 

[bretth1974]

I'm not aware of any method to alter within the car infotainment system but my cupra is a 280 my16 . I turned mine down to 20% using obdeleven and is now more realistic and doesn't feel like I'm playing playstation while driving

Hi

Do you need the pro OBDeleven to do this. What else can you do with it?

Very interested in tweaking a few settings in my MY 16 ST cupra

Thanks
Brett

 

[CupraUK]

Hi

Do you need the pro OBDeleven to do this. What else can you do with it?

Very interested in tweaking a few settings in my MY 16 ST cupra

Thanks
Brett

Yes, the non pro is just for reading and fault clearing, programming/adapting is pro

 

[petrolpants]

So,
When putting the car in Cupra mode. It's only the soundaktor that are increasing in sound?
There is no adjusments/modes in the exhaust itself?

 

[kazand]

So,
When putting the car in Cupra mode. It's only the soundaktor that are increasing in sound?
There is no adjusments/modes in the exhaust itself?

No physical change to the exhaust. Just the 'noise' you hear inside the car.

 

[bcameron1983]

Does a 2015 Cupra 280 have a soundaktor?

 

[kazand]

Does a 2015 Cupra 280 have a soundaktor?

yup, fraid so.

 

[bcameron1983]

yup, fraid so.

Cheers, that'll be getting disconnected today then

 

[milnei]

By the way folks, it's now't to do with the infotainment, it's a device that vibrates the windscreen to create the 'noise'.

 

[bcameron1983]

By the way folks, it's now't to do with the infotainment, it's a device that vibrates the windscreen to create the 'noise'.

Am I right in saying it's drivers side under the scuttle tray?

 

[milnei]

Am I right in saying it's drivers side under the scuttle tray?

Not sure, I believe it is but I've turned mine down with OBDeleven so no need to find it.

 

[ukoldschool]

Am I right in saying it's drivers side under the scuttle tray?

Its right in the middle of the scuttle tray. Theres youtube videos to show you if you are having problems, either a Golf GTi/Glof R or Leon will be in the same place.
It doesn't vibrate the windscreen (that would just be silly and even more annoying)

 

[milnei]

Its right in the middle of the scuttle tray. Theres youtube videos to show you if you are having problems, either a Golf GTi/Glof R or Leon will be in the same place.
It doesn't vibrate the windscreen (that would just be silly and even more annoying)

From Google -
The Soundaktor is a device which pushes synthetic engine noise into the cabin by vibrating the front windshield. VW designed it to give its 2.0L engine some low end grunt.