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Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:21 am
by Billc
The 2015 R-Line I've just bought has the needle sweep on start and I wondered if it's ever been standard on any models?

If not then I'll know that during it's history the system has been modified which would make me wonder what else has been changed. It's a Das Welt with a one dealer history so no great concern there but if, for example, it's been remapped then my insurance would be invalid.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:17 am
by Cuprabob
Need sweep is standard on the "R" models, not sure about the "R-Line" models.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:01 am
by thecrofter
Wasn't on my 2012 model


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Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:22 am
by Cuprabob
thecrofter wrote:Wasn't on my 2012 model


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I may be mistaken then...

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:39 am
by thecrofter
Apologues. Should have been more specific or quoted your post. I meant my 2012 R-line not the R


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Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:42 am
by Cuprabob
thecrofter wrote:Apologues. Should have been more specific or quoted your post. I meant my 2012 R-line not the R


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No problem, that makes sense

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:09 am
by Paradox1
I think they can all be enabled though Via Vag com

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:04 pm
by Maisonian
Can be done through Carista too.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:06 pm
by LordJMayor
My R line has needle sweep 2016 had it from new.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:52 pm
by Northman
standard on my 2017 gt. this is my first vw and i find the needle sweep a bit ott, but these little touches do put a smile on my clock.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:52 am
by Billc
Thanks for all the replies peeps and it seems it was indeed introduced at some unknown point. There are no signs of any other mods to my car so I think I'm going to leave it and just get them to check for any alterations when it's in for service.

Thanks for the help.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:35 pm
by Griffspeed
My 2015 R Line has it too.

Re: Has needle sweep ever been standard?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:42 pm
by Billc
Griffspeed wrote:My 2015 R Line has it too.
Ah, splendid. Thanks.