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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

2010–2018 · PL72

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) (2010–2018): this page lists 5 codings and hidden features, on the PL72 platform.

Categories: Comfort (2), Retrofit (1), Lighting (1), Service (1). Tools: VCDS (5), OBDeleven (4). By difficulty: 2 easy, 2 medium and 1 advanced.

These are the shared codings of the PL72 platform.

Open any entry to see the control unit and the steps. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before coding.

5 codings

Retrofit Reversing CameraActivating a factory or aftermarket reversing camera on the navigation head unit's display.RetrofitAdvancedVCDSOBDeleven
Module19 – Gateway / 5F – Infotainment

Steps

  1. 19 – Gateway → Installation List: enable [6C - Rearview Camera].
  2. 5F – Infotainment → Adaptation → Rear View Camera → Active.
  3. Restart the head unit after saving.
Coming Home / Leaving HomeThe headlights stay on after you get out, and switch on ahead of time when you unlock the car.LightingEasyVCDSOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, Coming Home / Leaving Home channels.
  3. Set the duration and save.
Mirror Folding on LockThe door mirrors fold in when you lock the car, and fold back out when you unlock it.ComfortMediumVCDSOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, mirror-fold channel.
  3. Switch it active and save.
Retrofit-Activating the Ambient LightingEnabling the ambient-light LED strips that are fitted at the factory but disabled in the coding.ComfortMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the ambient light channel.
  3. Switch it active and choose the colour.
NoteOnly works if the LED strips are physically installed.
Resetting the Service IntervalAfter an oil change, reset the reminder and set it to LongLife or fixed calculation.ServiceEasyVCDS
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, service interval channels.
  3. Reset the distance and days to zero.

Other Touareg generations

Touareg I (7L) · 2002–2010Touareg III (CR) · 2018–
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