Have bought a new car Macan, and I heard a friend say to brush some Porsche hidden functions, using the Porsche engineers version of the computer brush out, which a friend can help me brush out, computer engineer, who can brush out, please contact me, and I will thank you to the way you like.
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I will take a look tomorrow. I imagine it will be similar to VW group where you can't turn it off but you can turn it down.
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I've tried something else, but don't have time to test until tomorrow.
Under Sound Symposer, I changed "Loudness_actuator_for_structure_borne_sound from 100% to 9.8% (I tried to save 10%, but it change it to 9.8% when I selected "Write Code").
I think that's the one I have seen. % value which you can turn all the way down.
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I’m not sure which of the coding options did this, it must had been one of the DRL options, but now my instrument cluster is lighted, even when the headlights are off. This is really a nice feature, as it is difficult to see the instruments during the day when there is shade.
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I found this explanation in a website:
The ECU in this view is named "BCM vorne E2 Max GT4", (no clue why GT4 is part of that name, it's still the front body control module) the coding value (variable or byte..) to change is named "Aussenbeleuchtung TFL mit Positions und Schlusslicht" (which means "DRL with side markers & rear lights") and the value to change is obviously from its default value "nein" to "ja" as this would make the rear lights and side markers run once DRL is on..
This means that activating the rear DRL, also activates the side marker DRL. I didn’t realize this when I activated this feature initially. I turned this feature on again earlier today. I’ll play with it during the week and see if this will finally turn the side markers DRL off. If this is the case, I’ll keep the rear DRL off, as I was not that crazy about this anyway... Let’s see.
I’ll also try to identify which DRL option turned on the instrument cluster illumination.
The ECU in this view is named "BCM vorne E2 Max GT4", (no clue why GT4 is part of that name, it's still the front body control module) the coding value (variable or byte..) to change is named "Aussenbeleuchtung TFL mit Positions und Schlusslicht" (which means "DRL with side markers & rear lights") and the value to change is obviously from its default value "nein" to "ja" as this would make the rear lights and side markers run once DRL is on..
This means that activating the rear DRL, also activates the side marker DRL. I didn’t realize this when I activated this feature initially. I turned this feature on again earlier today. I’ll play with it during the week and see if this will finally turn the side markers DRL off. If this is the case, I’ll keep the rear DRL off, as I was not that crazy about this anyway... Let’s see.
I’ll also try to identify which DRL option turned on the instrument cluster illumination.
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FWIW, while installing the Niche Module, I simply unplugged the lead to that obnoxious speaker located in
the rear lid. I tested the hatch operation before putting everything back together to ensure a simple unplug operation
didn't cause something else to malfunction.
It took several weeks before I stopped hearing the "beep!, Beep!, beep!" in my head - that was no longer
coming form the speaker!
Now, if I can just get those voices to stop telling me what to do all the time...
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After significant amount of testing today with DRL and SML coding, I found that there is only one of the coding parameters that causes the interior instrument cluster to remain illuminated all the time, even when the headlights are off. However, it comes with some side effects...
The coding that you must activate is...
In Launch: {Front-End Electronics: Exterior lighting DRL with marker light = Yes}
In PIWIS : {BCM Vorne: Außenbeleuchtung TFL mit Begrenzunglicht = Ja}
This option, as stated, will turn on the instrument cluster regardless of headlights on/off. It will also activate rear DRL (both rear lights and rear markers will be turn on as DRL). It will also activate the front marker (the white part) and front side markers as DRL. I tried to find a SML coding that would deactivate both rear and front side markers, but could not find anything. That’s the option. If you like the instrument cluster Illuminated, you’ll have to live with the other lights illuminated.
I would be very happy if I get to keep the front marker (white part) and the instrument cluster illuminated. I don’t like the front side marker illuminated as DRL and I don’t care about rear DRL.
The coding that you must activate is...
In Launch: {Front-End Electronics: Exterior lighting DRL with marker light = Yes}
In PIWIS : {BCM Vorne: Außenbeleuchtung TFL mit Begrenzunglicht = Ja}
This option, as stated, will turn on the instrument cluster regardless of headlights on/off. It will also activate rear DRL (both rear lights and rear markers will be turn on as DRL). It will also activate the front marker (the white part) and front side markers as DRL. I tried to find a SML coding that would deactivate both rear and front side markers, but could not find anything. That’s the option. If you like the instrument cluster Illuminated, you’ll have to live with the other lights illuminated.
I would be very happy if I get to keep the front marker (white part) and the instrument cluster illuminated. I don’t like the front side marker illuminated as DRL and I don’t care about rear DRL.
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Correct. All markers (including instrument cluster) will be ON with the light switch off, or with the light switch in AUTO during daylight - in both these scenarios the headlights will be off.
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What would be the problem you are referring to? The headlights will come ON with the switch in AUTO during night time or if you turn the switch ON. This doesn’t affect the operation of the headlights.
The only difference is that all markers (including instrument cluster) are ON all the time.
Yes, I left it activated for now.
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That's nice research you did, and nice documentation.
Unfortunately, while I wish Porsche had just let the user choose to have the dash lit all the time (through the MFD settings), I'd rather not have all those other lights on all the time.
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I’m struggling with this exact same thing. There is little difference between night light and day light with this option. Only headlights. I’ll keep exploring... maybe there is more in-depth programming or coding...
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I don't believe it did a thing. No big deal - I like the sound, just no when I want to make a phone call. Oh well, that's what the mute button is for.
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Today we had a very sunny day, the first one in about a week or so. I was able to take some good photos of the new DRL settings, and it doesn’t look bad. It actually looks pretty decent to me. I’m not as concerned with the side markers being on all the time now, especially the front one. It doesn’t look overwhelming, and because I changed it to clear LED, it only has this amber line that doesn’t look bad...
As far as the rear DRL, there are a lot of modern cars with that feature activated. I do remember my wife’s former Volvo XC60 had rear DRL, so, not uncommon.
That, with the added bonus of illuminated instrument cluster, I’m seriously considering leaving it on...
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As far as the rear DRL, there are a lot of modern cars with that feature activated. I do remember my wife’s former Volvo XC60 had rear DRL, so, not uncommon.
That, with the added bonus of illuminated instrument cluster, I’m seriously considering leaving it on...
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It does really look fine......I think up here in Canada this set up may be default ? I need to check mine.
Anyway, agree most modern cars have this.
Looks like only the one Rear fog is activated ??? Drivers side....as it would be in Europe. That bugs me,,,,,,,,,
Anyway, agree most modern cars have this.
Looks like only the one Rear fog is activated ??? Drivers side....as it would be in Europe. That bugs me,,,,,,,,,
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No, only both rear sidemarkers are activated. Everything is symmetric. No fog lights activated, rear or front. Rear fog light is located towards the side. I can see what you are seeing and that is a reflector, and that is sun reflection based on sun location and car position.
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