FINAL SOFTWARE UPDATE for 2015 E-Golf?

[TommyBoy]

What is the last/most recent/ final update for the 2015 e-Golf?

Here (attached) is what my system information screen shows for mine. Is it up to date? O is there a later release?

Also, if there is a later release, how did you get your hands on it?

Thank you for any help you give.
-Tom

 

[gitnewb]

Are you talking about a software update to the radio or for the maps? There does exist newer map versions than that.

 

[juicedwagen]

Hey guys, I have the same question for any software/maps update for a 2016 eGolf?

Thanks in advance

 

[f1geek]

Hey guys, I have the same question for any software/maps update for a 2016 eGolf?

Thanks in advance

My car does not have built in nav so I can’t comment on that feature. I have asked VW many times for a software update so the car correctly follows the J1772 protocol and have been told “no”.

 

[tsar721]

My car does not have built in nav so I can’t comment on that feature. I have asked VW many times for a software update so the car correctly follows the J1772 protocol and have been told “no”.

Apologies if this has been covered before, but what does the eGolf do incorrectly with respect to the J1772 protocol?

 

[f1geek]

Apologies if this has been covered before, but what does the eGolf do incorrectly with respect to the J1772 protocol?

When the car is charging and you depress the J1772 charge lock button/lever, the micro switch in the button/lever mechanism sends a signal to the car to interrupt charging. The VW e-Golf ignore this signal, violating the J1772 protocol, and this violation has led to arcing at the charge inlet when the inlet lock is unable to keep a J1772 connector with a broken lever attached to the car.

 

[TommyBoy]

Are you talking about a software update to the radio or for the maps? There does exist newer map versions than that.

Like Juicedwagon, i was not sure whether there are any updates for either map version or for the infotainment system or the controls accessed through the infotainment system. So, my question could now be:
1) how does one obtain and apply map updates (given that there are some as you’ve replied)?

2.1) what updates are available for the infotainment system?
2.2) how does one obtain and apply such updates to the infotainment system?

3) are there any updates to the controls accessible through the infotainment system?

 

[gitnewb]

Like Juicedwagon, i was not sure whether there are any updates for either map version or for the infotainment system or the controls accessed through the infotainment system. So, my question could now be:
1) how does one obtain and apply map updates (given that there are some as you’ve replied)?

2.1) what updates are available for the infotainment system?
2.2) how does one obtain and apply such updates to the infotainment system?

3) are there any updates to the controls accessible through the infotainment system?

1) Depends on which region you are in. Most of the world you can get it legally and for free from Volkswagen: https://app-connect.volkswagen.com/mapupdates/en/car/

Canada and USA you can only legally get it from Volkswagen for a price. You can call up your local parts department and ask for how much it is. But then you also need to call the service department and ask how much they will charge to install it. This is necessary because with the official SD card map update from the parts department, ODIS (the factory scan tool) is needed to register that SD car to your VIN.

The illegal way can be found from the link in 2.1 and there are plenty of guides online on how to use it from other forums from the MK7 cars. The radio on the e-Golf is not special for the e-Golf, it's the same software and part number as other MK7 platform cars.

2.1) To see what updates are available, you can use this resource: https://mib-helper.com/

To use that site you need to get your radio SW train version. You can follow this guide:
Your radio might be different, but the key information is to press and hold the 'Menu' button, wherever that may be for your radio.

2.2) Firmware updates to your radio are not recommended unless you have a problem with your radio (software glitch of some sort). You don't get new features by getting a new firmware. VW doesn't publish what's new in different firmware versions either. Using the link in 2.1 it will tell you if there are firmware updates available as well as map updates. But to get these firmware's legally, it's a trip to the dealer and you need to pay.

3) I don't understand the question. What 'controls' specifically?

 

[f1geek]

Like Juicedwagon, i was not sure whether there are any updates for either map version or for the infotainment system or the controls accessed through the infotainment system. So, my question could now be:
1) how does one obtain and apply map updates (given that there are some as you’ve replied)?

2.1) what updates are available for the infotainment system?
2.2) how does one obtain and apply such updates to the infotainment system?

3) are there any updates to the controls accessible through the infotainment system?

If for 3) you are referring to how the car operates, VW told me years ago the car operating software will never be updated.

 

[Joshua266]

Are you talking about a software update to the radio or for the maps? There does exist newer map versions than that.

There are clearly more recent versions open if that is the case. If the issue is with the radio software, it may be worthwhile to inquire about any updates that are available from the manufacturer or repair center. Both have the potential to improve performance!

 

[Ali Alsukar]

Dear All, I own 2019 VW E-BORA and i need to update the Navigation Data from China to Middle east, How can i do it.

 

[Nahru kha]

The final software update for the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf likely addresses the last set of improvements or fixes for that model, as older vehicles often stop receiving updates once their hardware or software reaches the end of its support cycle. GB WhatsApp

 

[Amelia1]

Are you talking about a software update to the radio or for the maps? There does exist newer map versions than that.

I believe they are referring to the update for the map. Certainly new versions are available, so if your device needs updates for the latest map data, it is worth checking! Nulls Brawl APK

 

[djk]

I believe they are referring to the update for the map. Certainly new versions are available, so if your device needs updates for the latest map data, it is worth checking! Nulls Brawl APK

The maps for the 2015 are on an SD card, in the glove compartment.

 

[CAsurfMobile]

What is the last/most recent/ final update for the 2015 e-Golf?

Here (attached) is what my system information screen shows for mine. Is it up to date? O is there a later release?

Also, if there is a later release, how did you get your hands on it?

Thank you for any help you give.
-Tom

OK, Screw all the talk about updating the radio, maps, etc. I think the question here is about charging. My 2015 has gotten 'error' codes at some (EVgo) fast chargers, and it's definitely a software issue. VW should have info on this?!

 

[f1geek]

OK, Screw all the talk about updating the radio, maps, etc. I think the question here is about charging. My 2015 has gotten 'error' codes at some (EVgo) fast chargers, and it's definitely a software issue. VW should have info on this?!

My advice is to use other DCFCs. In my experience EVgo customer support is complete garbage, and their service and software engineers are sub par. Could definitely be an EVgo software issue.

 

[gitnewb]

OK, Screw all the talk about updating the radio, maps, etc. I think the question here is about charging. My 2015 has gotten 'error' codes at some (EVgo) fast chargers, and it's definitely a software issue. VW should have info on this?!

Ignoring map updates, to answer your question directly; no there are no software updates for any model e-golf. I know now people expect all electric cars to get periodic software updates, like a lot of cars on the market do, but this is not the case for MK7 platform cars (e-Golf, Golf, GTI, R, etc..). These cars are built on a platform that doesn't support that.

Now are there software update for modules? Yes there are, but those were released by VW to fix issues. The only ones I can see from Erwin for the e-golf platform that were released as a TSB are as follows:

• 2015-2017 models, certain conditions to fix heat pump problems
• fault for corning lights in the headlights
• fault for the radio with video signal

To update those modules, you need access to ODIS with an online connection. Unless you get the flash files directly then you can use ODIS-E. You can also use something like VCP too.

Are there software updates for the radio unit? Yes those are available, but they won't unlock new features or give extra functions. VW doesn't release software 'release notes' so we don't know what's in the new versions. But again, those are probably released to fix a bug in the software. But the radio updates don't help for any charging issues at certain EV charging stations. For that, I would assume it's a software issue with the onboard AC/DC charger. Or in the case of using a level 3 charger, the onboard battery BMS directly.

Long story short... there are no software updates for the e-golf that would be useful to anyone. Also the screenshot from OP is showing the software version of the radio unit, which is not even applicable to the other modules on the car.

My advice, scan the car with a VAG capable scanner (like OBDEleven, VCDS, VCP, ODIS, etc...). If there are 0 codes present in the modules in question (onboard battery charger, high voltage battery, etc..) then assume everything with the car is probably okay, and there is probably an incompatibility with the 3rd party charger you are trying to use.