I’m curious as to why the website is no longer up :dizzy_face: but thank you for posting this!
Muyhee
16 Aug 17#3
Even the cached link doesn't take you to it...
MyBoozyHell to Muyhee
16 Aug 17#4
Not sure what you mean....?
When you click the link it takes you to the Volkswagen Connect page and on the third paragraph down it states:
"Discover more of the benefits of Volkswagen Connect today by downloading
the App for free, visiting your local Volkswagen retailer to pick up a
DataPlug free of charge, plug it into your car’s diagnostic-port and off
you go.
ldx00
16 Aug 17#5
I'd read the disclaimer on this petty thoroughly if I were you. I know nothing about what this thing does but it will be phoning home with data on your car, by the sounds of it.
SRM_87
16 Aug 17#6
Just picked mine up from local dealer and they offered to install for free. Simply phone up servicing and mention the promotional offer - they didn't even ask for proof of vw ownership (as I didn't have my car on me at the time)
HappyShopper to SRM_87
16 Aug 17#8
When you say install, isn't it simply a case of plugging this into the OBD port?
greencode to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#9
Yep.
therocksays to greencode
4 Oct 17#57
Mobile phone has found the device and paired it but when it comes to trying to get a connection on the data plug , flashes blue once plugged in then nothing. :thinking:
SRM_87 to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#11
Yep, I declined the polite offer as even this is within my skill set
Graham1979 to HappyShopper
16 Aug 17#15
I would imagine so but that would be difficult for anybody without a head, arms, legs and a belly button. They need help bless them.
CrazyBob
16 Aug 17#7
Interesting, thanks OP
bigcul
16 Aug 17#10
Call me sceptical but.......
Manny50
16 Aug 17#12
Could I phone my local branch to see if eligible to get one ?
Sharpharp
16 Aug 17#13
I have a matchbox VW Camper Van, would that qualify if I rang up? :relaxed:
Opening post
Popped in this morning to ask about it, they said they’re currently giving them out for free to customers for a short period of time...
Connects to phone via Bluetooth and transfers all car data to properly manage and maintain vehicle.
If there is an issue with your Vechile VW will call and let you know!
Link to all info - VW DataPlug Info (Thanks to a user for finding cached website)
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When you click the link it takes you to the Volkswagen Connect page and on the third paragraph down it states:
"Discover more of the benefits of Volkswagen Connect today by downloading the App for free, visiting your local Volkswagen retailer to pick up a DataPlug free of charge, plug it into your car’s diagnostic-port and off you go.