Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI/Jetta/GLI MkV DIY & FAQ

DIY: modifying service interval settings (with VAG-COM)

To perform the mileage adaptation:
1.) Select 17-Instruments
2.) Select Adaptation (10) under advanced functions
3.) Enter Adaptation Channel Number: 42 and select “Read”
4.) The window should read: “Minimum value mileage” and Min. Value Oil in 100 Miles
5.) The stored value should read “50″ for 5000 mile intervals
6.) Enter “100″ for 10000 mile intervals
7.) Select “Save” and select “Yes” when VAG-COM asks “Are you SURE?”

You may also need to adapt the service interval days:
1.) Select 17-Instruments
2.) Select Adaptation (10) under advanced functions
3.) Enter Adaptation Channel Number: 49 and select “Read”
4.) The window should read: “minimum time interval” and Min. Value Insp. in 1 Days
5.) The stored value may read “180″, if it does continue
6. )Enter “365″ for 365 days
7.) Select “Save” and select “Yes” when VAG-COM asks “Are you SURE?”

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