VW Golf Mk7 Dome to Flat ACC Radar Upgrade

Description

ACC radar upgrade from the early dome or ball-shaped sensor to the later flat radar for compatible Volkswagen Golf Mk7 vehicles. This workshop service replaces the unreliable original radar with a newer flat unit, followed by coding and a full ADAS calibration.

ACC radar upgrade for faulty or missing dome sensors

Early Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models were fitted with a dome-shaped front radar. These units can develop internal faults with age and are also vulnerable to theft. A new replacement from the main dealer can be very expensive, so upgrading to the later flat radar provides a practical alternative.

After installation, the Adaptive Cruise Control system operates through the vehicle’s original controls and instrument display without warning lights or stored faults.

What the dome-to-flat radar upgrade includes

• Later flat-type ACC radar
• Correct radar holder and installation parts
• Professional fitting at our Redditch workshop
• Component Protection removal
• Coding to the vehicle specification
• Complete diagnostic and operational checks
• ADAS calibration with printed results

ADAS calibration after the ACC radar upgrade

The radar must be calibrated after fitting. We complete the calibration using professional ADAS equipment and confirm that the adjustment procedure has completed successfully before the vehicle is returned.

Vehicle preparation before calibration

• Remove tools, baggage and unnecessary weight from the vehicle
• Ensure the fuel tank is at least three-quarters full
• Confirm the wheel alignment is correct if the vehicle has been involved in an accident or has been lowered
• Lowered vehicles require at least 2 cm clearance between the wheel and wheel arch for the calibration clamps

If these conditions are not met, the ADAS calibration may not be possible.

Compatibility and VIN check

Compatibility depends on the fitted radar, vehicle equipment and control-unit software. Please send the 17-character VIN through our contact page before purchasing or booking.

Workshop fitting only

This is a workshop service and no parts will be posted. Installation, coding and calibration are completed at our premises in Redditch and normally take approximately 2 hours.

You can also view our wider ADAS calibration services and examples of completed work on our Facebook page.