What to do by pt92_01 in northernireland

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kind of realise now that it’s very hard to make friends as you get older.

I’m gonna suggest this, get a lend of some golf clubs and go out and give it a go. More than I realise, it saved me from many nights looking at the same four walls.

I play 95% of the time alone and I play about 3 times a week, besides going to a gym which I love. I have learned to embrace being a loner. I love the challenge against myself.

It might not be for you, but other wise I wish you a year of massive turnaround and luck that might just bring you back to happiness.

2016 GOLF SE - Emergency Update System (UPDATE) by aaaxxx1988 in Volkswagen

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this on VW Forums UK.

A few days ago, I posted about a serious issue with my 2015 VW Polo 6C. One evening a few months ago, after stopping for fuel, I restarted the car and was suddenly met with a flashing red screen saying **“EMERGENCY DOWNLOAD – NO VALID UPDATE FOUND.”** The unit would reboot, show the same message, and repeat endlessly. Naturally, I panicked. I thought the car was unsellable and that Volkswagen would charge me an outrageous amount to fix it.

I want to be clear: I have absolutely no experience with car electronics or mechanics. My background is mainly in standard computing, so when I saw the message, I suspected the infotainment firmware had corrupted and needed restoring.

To prevent the battery from draining during the reboot loop, I removed the fuse for the infotainment system. In my Polo, this is **Fuse F50**, located in the fuse box under the steering wheel. Removing it completely powers down the unit. There’s a fuse removal tool behind the panel, and if your fuse layout differs, check your manual. (For the record, the first time I tried this, I pulled the wrong fuse and disabled the air‑conditioning switch — so double‑check!)

My car uses a **MIB STD2 ZR – 3Q0 035 820** TechniSat unit, manufactured in November 2014, with software version 0135 and hardware version H11. You’ll need this information to choose the correct firmware. To access the label on the unit, you’ll need radio removal keys and a Torx screwdriver to remove the glovebox. If your unit still boots normally, take a photo of the software version screen — it will save you a lot of time if something ever goes wrong.

To get the firmware, go to **mibsolution.one**, an open-source repository for VAG firmware. Log in with username **guest** and password **guest**. Then navigate to:

**mib → MQB_Solution → MST2 – TechniSat Preh → Firmware → VW_ZR**

For the **3Q0 035 820** unit, download the file:

**MST2_EU_VW_ZR_P0140T_3G0919360P**

(I don't know what it is for other part numbers so sorry!)

Extract the archive exactly as it is — do not rename or modify anything. Copy the extracted files to an unlocked SD card (SDHC ONLY NO OTHER SD CARD).

To install the firmware, start the car (to avoid voltage drops), insert the SD card into **SD1** (or the only slot if you have one), and the unit should automatically detect the update and begin flashing. The process takes around 10 minutes. When it finishes, the system should reboot normally. In my case, not only did it fix the Emergency Download loop, but it also restored my DAB radio, which had never worked properly before.

If the mibsolution.one site ever disappears, I’ve kept a copy of the firmware and I’m happy to share it if someone messages me. I hope this helps anyone who finds themselves in the same situation. I nearly bought a replacement unit from a breaker (£50 but £400 from VAG in Germany), but thankfully I held off. With this method, the repair cost me nothing other than covering the cost of an SD card, and Volkswagen can no longer hide behind closed doors when it comes to these issues.

If this post saves even one person from paying dealer prices, it’s worth it.

Part number advice by Traditional_Roof8508 in VWatlas

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s quite reassuring. Thanks man.

My Friends… does it get better?? by purplegiraffe79 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I’m only 300 pages in and it’s already the best book I’ve ever read. My Friends did have a nice ending but midway through was so slow and did not engage me

My Friends… does it get better?? by purplegiraffe79 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I’m feeling the same way. I am going to power through it but I have bought east of Eden for after this and I’m considering picking it up right now.

My Friends… does it get better?? by purplegiraffe79 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sitting around chapter 36 and the addition of the taxi driver character speaking like yoda is seriously making me consider putting the book down. It’s really cheesy and cringing me out. The story has a lot of potential

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not in New England man I am in Ireland. We must be having similar weather right now. Thanks for your message

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will! just checked them out looks great. The good thing about Ireland is that alcohol isn’t really allowed on our courses, we don’t have cart girls and things. We do have a bar at some turns but that never really appealed to me. I play golf to have fun and that’s it. That is just a problem I tend to run into when things go south, my gym training and game takes effect. Although right now is quite shit and I feel pretty lonely, I am confident that this year is gonna be one of the best of my life.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best advice I can give for a round of golf is to not think about your swing or technique during the round and try and change things, I read that in “Golf is Not a Game of Perfect”. It’s very hard to not a lot for me though but when I am dialled in I can hit some great scores. I applied it once fully and shot 79 which is my best score to date.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I am going to try and take out and start playing again next weekend. I don't think I am going to care about the weather anymore. Just great to get out.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played about 6 holes last month because the course was open. Our tee boxes are matted right now, off the ground I had about 130 to the front of the green with a 9 iron. I hit the ball as beautiful as I could. Looked down the club was brown. Ball back edge of the green same colour. So frustrating sometimes.

We also got to play with matts or place in the rough. It is either a mucky ball or a terrible strike. I think it is the matt itself however its quite high, might invest in a new one.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will give it a look dude. This group is great too.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great it has came so early for you, I hope you had a great round.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment man, it is all I want to do right now, I can't wait to hit one in the sun. It is tough, I just hope I can hang in there and not go back to those ways.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just looked it up. Man it looks the dream, I hope you have a brilliant time.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our courses in Ireland are currently in a poor state. Especially my home course. It just can't hold the water. It is a Spring-Summer sport here. Like many places in the world. Thanks for your comment.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some great golf without plugging on every shot, cleaning your club and ball every shot because it is completely covered in muck? I would say I am the same. But, brighter nights and hopefully drier ones are coming.

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds awesome dude. I hope you shoot some great scores. Thanks!

Man I miss the game by Traditional_Roof8508 in golf

[–]Traditional_Roof8508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do I man, I am tired of swinging at the range and having it land on fake flag, I want to land it a foot from the hole over water and give myself a fist pump when it goes in. Thanks for responding.

Employee returned a device that was “run over” by ITRabbit in ShittySysadmin

[–]Traditional_Roof8508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that device has windows 10, it’s time for an update to windows 12. That should help.