A question: Do car's diagnostics only log fault codes, or do they log any mods made with tools such as OBD11 too?
I've had a scout through past posts and couldn't find a definitive answer on this...
My situation:
I have a car (2014 Seat Leon FR Hatchback) with gearbox issues. Following a botched clutch repair, the biting point is hazy and the clutch grabs unpredictably. Contributing to drivability issues is the fact that my car 'helps' with moving away from standstill, adding a blip of throttle (I think it's called an anti-stall feature?) exactly where I don't want one while I'm trying to match the revs to the biting point!
I would love to disable this feature so that I can get a clearer feel for the clutch issue alone (and also make the car more drivable while I continue to attempt to get the dealership to repair it). I understand from lots of past posts that it's easy to change this behavior using OBD11 and the 'direct throttle' mod. I am itching to get on and do it but I have one hesitation - will making the mod leave any form of entry in the car's onboard diagnostics that could notify the dealership that it was modified?
If it does, then I guess there's a chance that the dealer may use it as an excuse and say "You fiddled with it, hence you must have caused the issues, we're not taking responsibility". Obviously I realize the mod will change values deep within the coding, but my understanding is that this is unlikely to be noticed unless you went looking for it?
Any clarification on this, or advice gratefully received.
I'd love to make the mod and stop bunny-hopping across junctions. After 13 years of skillful driving, it really is mortifyingly embarrassing!
I've had a scout through past posts and couldn't find a definitive answer on this...
My situation:
I have a car (2014 Seat Leon FR Hatchback) with gearbox issues. Following a botched clutch repair, the biting point is hazy and the clutch grabs unpredictably. Contributing to drivability issues is the fact that my car 'helps' with moving away from standstill, adding a blip of throttle (I think it's called an anti-stall feature?) exactly where I don't want one while I'm trying to match the revs to the biting point!
I would love to disable this feature so that I can get a clearer feel for the clutch issue alone (and also make the car more drivable while I continue to attempt to get the dealership to repair it). I understand from lots of past posts that it's easy to change this behavior using OBD11 and the 'direct throttle' mod. I am itching to get on and do it but I have one hesitation - will making the mod leave any form of entry in the car's onboard diagnostics that could notify the dealership that it was modified?
If it does, then I guess there's a chance that the dealer may use it as an excuse and say "You fiddled with it, hence you must have caused the issues, we're not taking responsibility". Obviously I realize the mod will change values deep within the coding, but my understanding is that this is unlikely to be noticed unless you went looking for it?
Any clarification on this, or advice gratefully received.
I'd love to make the mod and stop bunny-hopping across junctions. After 13 years of skillful driving, it really is mortifyingly embarrassing!