Unlocking 10 HIDDEN Features on Skoda Octavia MK4 (vRS)

[@jbehrmann1]

Don"t buy the mirror dip. If you have memory function and electric seats, mirror dip is already stock.

[@bildo99ify]

Folks in the Czech Republic are quite proud of Skoda, and I was fortunate enough to have a new Anthracite Octavia Estate as my company car while I was there. I absolutely loved the car, and it stands out in my mind as one of the best I've ever had. All these features add up to make such a comfortable and fun drive. 10/10 would recommend. 🤙🏽

[@tubedarren]

It’s definitely one of the best all rounders for the money that’s for sure 👌🏼

[@joemakesnoise]

Great overview. Enjoying your videos after upgrading my mk3 VRS to the Mk4 last week. Im wondering, Is there an option to set Start/Stop and Driving Modes to ‘memory’? with this device? Found a list of features online but couldn’t see these mentioned. Cheers

[@kevin60uk]

Great vid worth £90 just to turn off that soundaktor instead of driving in eco mode. keep the vid's coming

[@tubedarren]

Deffo! You can buy the basic version and it will do the same thing, only you can’t do the free coding with that version. Cheers

[@xxzusxx]

You should turn on Normal Cruise Control also and you don’t need to pay credits you can manually code I know it sounds hard it’s really not after you do it once 👍

[@ashleysham5933]

Try this for mirror dip function for reversing the car. 1st, switch on engine. 2nd, turn mirror knob control to 'L' position. 3rd, while holding brake, shift to Reverse gear and try adjust the left rear view mirror to angle towards the kerb (curb). Once you have set the angle, shift to 'D' gear and drive past 15km/hr (do not adjust the rear view mirror control knob). The left rear view mirror should revert back to the original angle while driving. If it does revert back to the original angle, stop the car and shift into reverse gear. Do not switch the rear view mirror control knob to other position, the left rear view mirror should automatically angle towards the kerb (curb).

[@tubedarren]

Hi Ashley thanks mate however I think it only works for cars with the memory seat function, couldn’t get it to work on mine 👍

[@lukavuk9586]

Does this violate car warranty if the car is bought brand new?

[@gallopromotions9]

HI Darren ! I’ve watched all your videos , I have the same car in white absolutely love it . I’ve bought almost everything you have but I’m having a with the g-meter any ideas 💡 regards steve

[@andywhite6713]

Do you have to keep the OBD11 dongle in all the time, or can you remove it after you have altered the settings (Dreaded Lane Assist) - Thanks

[@tubedarren]

Hi Andy it’s only left in whilst making changes, as soon as it’s done I remove it 👍

[@gregburden8898]

Hi Darren.. What are the app credits doe you have to pay fees to use it ? and does the app allow you to deactivate the stop start feature permanently ?

[@tubedarren]

Hi so the app credits can be bought to make quick changes at a tap of a button. Long coding however is free, but unless you know the coding for the change you wish to make, you will not need the credits. And no there is not an option to permanently deactivate s/s without visiting a specialist garage that do remaps etc.

[@joTHEgreen]

I don't understand why those half options were not ON from the factory? Because this is a vRS version after all, not a basic Škoda. Anyway, a really good and educative video.

[@tubedarren]

I know right! Thanks appreciate that. They should have made it programmable as options on the infotainment screen I think! 👍

[@Helmadopolis]

Hello m8 just a quick question, I'm thinking about getting a vrs diesel have you has any dpf problems with urs?

[@tubedarren]

Hey man no it’s been fine, I do a lot of long distance driving though. I think if you do a lot of short trips and low miles it can be a problem

[@Tugaida]

​@@tubedarrenI do a lot of very short trips. So far 19.000km and still ok. But I'm also concerned about that. However, I need to drive it because of my child.

[@Mickytdi]

Will it work for Lane guidance also?

[@stevepalmer-s1s]

Have you used this for changing rear pads discs

[@tubedarren]

@@stevepalmer-s1s no but I should have done, I wrecked my rear caliper without thinking 😂

[@CalNation_]

I’m after getting one of these in the hatchback version totally blacked out like yours, would you highly recommend one? I’m after a 22plate

[@tubedarren]

I love my one aside from a few niggles I’ve had with it in the beginning like infotainment and parking sensors. But now it’s all ok

[@scott-88]

Cheers! Any idea if this voids warranty or causes any problems with insurance? Particularly the "assist" features.

[@tubedarren]

Not sure, I mean really I can’t see why it should but to be on safe side it’s always good to check 👍

[@9bar7and9bar8]

YES it can. All car insurances are quoted on the default values being the factory settings which means all assist systems are on. Turn them off and if discovered by the assessor eg following a collision and subsequent claim then good luck.

[@TheDubaisi]

Brilliant what a game changer thanks pal😊

[@tubedarren]

Glad it helped!!

[@Leo-bx6gp]

Getting my VRS end of next month! If you just want the odb11 for changing settings/turning things on and off, can you just buy the entry level version of it and purchase the credits separately? Thanks.

[@tubedarren]

Yes correct!

[@mickeydee3595]

Can you get the boost gauge on the dash with this?

[@stebbo55]

Excellent video Darren, when viewing the OBD 11 on Amazon, its says "This does not fit" (my Mk4 VRS 245 petrol) . Is this correct, or do i also require an OBD adapter cable to go with it?

[@tubedarren]

Thanks, and that’s strange maybe take a look on the obd website and double check?

[@stebbo55]

@@tubedarren any luck Darren ?

[@IntoTheWhite04]

My entry level golf life has automatic mirror dip on reverse.

[@eldridchapman8942]

Hi! Have you found an app/solution to permanently disable or allow memory setting for the auto start stop? What I found online is VW no longer allows this after dieselgate fiasco :(

[@tubedarren]

I done some research it appears some remap companies do an auto stop start memory feature. Not a bad shout if your also getting a remap 😅

[@SSHHAAGGEENNN]

Hi Darren, commenting on your most recent post hoping you will see it, I've watched a lot of your videos, but not a lot mentioned about mpg. What do you get on a run and also round town etc? Thanks

[@tubedarren]

Hi, I’ll do a video on mpg at some point but it’s very good overall

[@WhiteGoldtube]

I have the 2l petrol 245hp hatch and it's thirsty, currently averaging 25mpg. For comparison, my 2l petrol 190hp passat does 31mpg. Mostly commute driving with plenty of stop/starts, then longer runs at the weekend. Only had it a month and not been on a long motorway run yet. Don't expect miracles if getting the petrol as it will drink fuel even when driving steady, but it's a beast when putting the foot down and fun to drive. More smiles to the gallon!

[@JonathanSmith87]

@@WhiteGoldtubeI get 25 if I thrash it, 30-35 on mixed driving, 40 on A roads & I’ve got 50 once on a long drive through N. Wales (ave speed cameras & pesky mobile vans kept me in check)

[@salva24]

Nice vid. btw, you know any way to show engaged gear bigger? it would be great to have it inside one of the dashboard clocks

[@tubedarren]

Hi good question, not sure but i’ll take a look into it

[@zeddytd]

some good info there cheers, is there an option to make speed limiter the default setting rather than ACC or to remember last used? cheers

[@tubedarren]

Good question i’m not so sure, will take a look into it 👍

[@zeddytd]

surely your car already has dip mirror in reverse. you set the mirror knob to left side put car in reverse then adjust the mirror to where you want to see, the mirror reverts to original position when you move forwards again at around 5mph. Knob must be set on left for next time though or it doesnt dip automatically.

[@tubedarren]

no as I said in the video it only works if you have electronic memory seats, which my car doesn’t use unfortunately!

[@Krisholm-z7m]

what app are you using

[@gb_291]

Does the car lock while running? Handy for defrosting?

[@tubedarren]

Yes indeed! My main use for this was sometimes when I stop for a mo I may need to grab something out the back whilst the engine is still running 👍

[@peter7744]

Hi Darren fantastic video and information just a quick one can you delete the sos function? Mine has been in for an update due to it coming on all the time but it’s still coming on….cheers mate👍

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Peter. I don’t think it’s possible and I wouldn’t advise it. Could be a faulty module on your car. I had similar issues with mine and Skoda sorted it 👍

[@peter7744]

@@tubedarren many thanks mate it’s going in again and I’m going to suggest they change the sos module 👍👍

[@tubedarren]

Yeah i think i had a module problem and also once the software on the car and infotainment was updated it all stopped.

[@grahamhp]

Your Black Front Bonnet badge, Black Glossy or Matt and what size in mm. please, getting the same car as you on Thursday Great video def will be getting an ODB11 cheers.

[@tubedarren]

Hi it’s the black pearl badge from kopcek, for the mk4 VRs 👍

[@zachwh0]

Aside from credits for the features, is there any other fee required for the app? Like pro subscription etc.?

[@tubedarren]

so on the pro subscription you can do it without credits if you know how to do the coding. The pro membership was free it seems (for the first year only) with the device. But on the basic OBDeleven you can only use the credits as far as I’m aware.

[@grahamhp]

Hi Darren, have you thought about an upgrade Air Filter like K&N?

[@tubedarren]

Not sure if there’s much benefit on a diesel?

[@jamesspicer5628]

Great job Darren mate! That bloody lane assist is definitely going. Did you see a memory setting for the drive modes? Cheers

[@tubedarren]

Thanks James, and on the app you click memory, then in the car tick it on or off which ever you prefer and the car now remembers your last choice 👍

[@tubedarren]

I miss understood you, no memory on the driving modes like “eco/normal/sport” etc that i can see. however with the pro subscription manual coding can be performed and i wonder if there’s a code for that!

[@DeanUK]

Hi Darren.. does the odb11 enable you to deactivate the stop start rubbish you mentioned before and remember it please?

[@tubedarren]

Unfortunately not!

[@DeanUK]

thanks

[@matik93DNA]

I wish you elaborated more on the credits part

[@frankmiller7408]

Thanks Mate, great vid!

[@tubedarren]

Cheers Frank 👍

[@dasodaa]

Og you have automatic memory seats dipping mirrors while reversing is activated as standard

[@tubedarren]

Good to know cheers

[@AlexChoules]

Why can't you start the vrs and it stay on individual drive mode every time you turn it on

[@tubedarren]

I know right, it’s a strange thing!

[@DanAlexa]

Does this void my warranty??

[@Tugaida]

I also have that doubt

[@adrianlichvar6757]

@@Tugaida me too

[@marklockley7008]

Hey ya Darren, brilliant video mate. Do you know if the OBDeleven has the option to disable/enable Video In Motion (for the passenger obviously :) )

[@tubedarren]

Hi Mark yes I just checked the app it has the option 👍

[@marklockley7008]

@@tubedarren Perfect, thanks mate 👍

[@marklockley7008]

@@tubedarren I can confirm that this does indeed work hehe ;)

[@tommo1234]

Does this work on the mk 3....i have a 245 19 plate ?

[@tubedarren]

Hi Tom yes mate 👍

[@HIOP0]

Please would you explain the reference to credits that you make during the video, thanks.

[@tubedarren]

So each one click change has an amount of credits which cost money. You buy them via the app. Or you can make the changes yourself providing you know how to do the long coding

[@HIOP0]

@@tubedarren Thanks. Are there different amounts of credits for certain tasks, or all the same amount and how much for each credit? Thanks again.

[@tubedarren]

@@HIOP0 some changes are 3 credits, or 10 credits etc.

[@HIOP0]

@@tubedarren Ta

[@anthonymillar6183]

Have you tried lights off while driving?

[@tubedarren]

No, but don’t really see the purpose of it? Unless i’m missing the trick 🤷‍♂️

[@AndrejM-d3r]

thanks for the advice, only the g meter doesn't show me 😔

[@tubedarren]

That’s odd not sure why that is!

[@Tugaida]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you make another video about this tool and its price? It's a one shot or subscription plan? I also didn't get the credits part... Where is the obd port? Thanks in advance

[@tubedarren]

Hi if you watch my other video about deactivating the sound actuator i explain it in depth there 👍

[@life_of_h0rst791]

Hi Darren, thanks for the video! Do I have to buy the coins again after a year? According to the manufacturer's website and some reviews, the settings have to be made again after a year.

[@briankidney1186]

Does this work in any ŠKODA ?

[@tubedarren]

Hi Brian You can check compatibility on the app by doing a vehicle lookup, it will tell you what features are available on your car 👍

[@danielkirk5660]

you could have done all this with VCDS just so you know

[@cheggers80]

Sad when your car becomes Pay to Play 😂😂

[@tubedarren]

They’re all doing it, but the reality is nothings free these days 👍

[@cheggers80]

I wonder how the OBDeleven will interact with the new 2024 facelift model and the cars system now runs Chat GPT apparently 🤔🤖

[@WhiteGoldtube]

Correct, it's bull shid. £36k retail and still got pay extra for crap like changing colours of the interior lights or essentials like to get cruise control adjusting to speed limits.

[@tubedarren]

Never paid for cruise control? 😂

[@WhiteGoldtube]

Comes with bog standard adaptive cruise control but have to manually set the speed (limit) and keep adjusting it, which I found annoying since I use this all the time in my passat SEL. Had to pay £63 in skoda connect shop to get Speed Sign Recognition aka "proper" adaptive cruise control that adapts to speed limits and automatically adjusts max cruise control speed. This uses sat nav data and cameras to monitor road signs. Should be standard these days. Love the car but a few annoying bits, looking forward to getting the obdeleven tomorrow to get rid of awful fake engine noise and disable Lane assist. Good video by the way 😊'

[@yaro5144]

No auto start-stop crap disabling -.-' I got almost 5 accidents because of this shit! Car still rolling on middle of cross roads and turning off! This should be ILLEGAL!

[@tubedarren]

I agree it’s horrible. I mean fair play if it cut out after your stationary for a few seconds, but it cuts out when rolling up to lights and junctions 😂

[@yaro5144]

@@tubedarren well at least my KIA is not so dumb, and turn off when you dead stop for 1s and have pushed on brake pedal, irritating but at lest is safer.

[@Helmadopolis]

Hello m8 just a quick question, I'm thinking about getting a vrs diesel have you has any dpf problems with urs?

[@tubedarren]

@@Helmadopolis hi touch wood no I haven’t. I do regular long distance driving though. I’ve just hit 60k miles on the VRs so time will tell I’m sure 👍