GR Yaris Suggestion for those with Carista/OBD11/Techstream..

[Sly]

Morning!

An idea I saw on another forum - can we not sticky this post and those with Carista/OBD11/Techstream, and willing to help other members, post where they are located and if anyone needs to do a small tweak on their car, they could potentially reach out to that member and swing a few £££ to the owner of the device?

Could be useful for example - I want to enable wireless AA on the wifes Seat but I don't want to fork out for a Carista/OBD11 just to change a setting from OFF to ON for example I'd rather swing someone who owns the dongle £10 or something for the ability to change a single option..

 

[Steveo]

Great idea

 

[foxspeed]

this is now a sticky

good idea as could do with a few tweeks to mine

 

[Sly]

this is now a sticky

good idea as could do with a few tweeks to mine

Curious - what tweaks do you want to do?

I'm around Doncaster if anyone has a Carista/OBD11 they don't mind meeting up so I can make a tweak to the Mrs Arona please

 

[foxspeed]

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[Sly]

global closure for 1

Is that the one with the windows if you hold the lock button down?

Where you based for a starter

 

[Sly]

For those needing - I've ordered a Carista dongle and got the app.

I'm in South Yorkshire if anyone needs a hand

 

[Arblist]

I have Carista and have a dongle. Based on the Worcestershire/Warwickshire border. Happy to help any GR owner.

 

[Lauren]

I have Carista and a dongle. South Manchester. I would add though that you can simply pop to your dealer and they can do the same for you with turning things on and off.

 

[MrJ]

I’ve got Carista and the beta app, not a subscription. If it’s still working I’ll have it with me at Castle Howard

 

[Sly]

I have Carista and a dongle. South Manchester. I would add though that you can simply pop to your dealer and they can do the same for you with turning things on and off.

I heard some dealers can be sticklers for those sorts of things?

I’ve got Carista and the beta app, not a subscription. If it’s still working I’ll have it with me at Castle Howard

Same - will bring mine with just in case anyone needs a hand. I'll be walking around with a baby in toe and a camera in hand - look for the tall(ish) South African

 

[Steveo]

I have Carista and a dongle. South Manchester. I would add though that you can simply pop to your dealer and they can do the same for you with turning things on and off.

Hi Laure,out of interest what sort of functions can be turned on or off?
thanks
steve

 

[Sly]

Hi Laure,out of interest what sort of functions can be turned on or off?
thanks
steve

From the Carista website:​

"

Chassis & Engine​

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)​

On / Off

Engine Sound Enhancement (ESE)​

On / Off

Dings & Warnings​

Seat belt warning ding (driver)​

Enabled / Disabled

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)​

Enabled / Disabled

Seat belt warning ding (rear right passenger)​

Enabled / Disabled

Seat belt warning ding (rear left passenger)​

Enabled / Disabled

Driver Assist​

Default distance for Pre-Collision System (PCS) alarm when the PCS switch is turned off and back on​

Normal / Remember last distance

Default distance for Pre-Collision System (PCS) alarm when the ignition is turned on with the PCS switch off​

Normal / Remember last distance

Default distance for Pre-Collision System (PCS) alarm when the ignition is turned on with the PCS switch on​

Normal / Remember last distance

Instruments: Displays & Nav​

Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…​

30 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes / Off

Microphone sensitivity​

1 - 11

Instruments: Heads-Up Display (HUD)​

Image distortion in heads-up display (HUD)​

Concave high / Concave medium / Concave low / Default / Convex low / Convex medium / Convex high

Image keystone in heads-up display (HUD)​

Narrow bottom high / Narrow bottom medium / Narrow bottom low / Default / Narrow top low / Narrow top medium / Narrow top high

Image tilt in heads-up display (HUD)​

Anti-clockwise high / Anti-clockwise medium / Anti-clockwise low / Default / Clockwise low / Clockwise medium / Clockwise high

Lights: Exterior​

Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count​

Off / 3 flashes / 4 flashes / 5 flashes / 6 flashes / 7 flashes

Turn signal click volume​

Low / Medium / High

Lights: Interior​

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine​

Yes / No

Parking Sensors​

Parking sensor beep volume​

Low / Medium / High

Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)​

Yes / No

Front corner parking sensor range​

Short / Long

Rear center parking sensor range​

Short / Long

Windows & Sunroof​

Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote​

On / Off

Close windows and sunroof via long-press on remote​

On / Off

Open windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock​

On / Off

Close windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock​

On / Off

Open driver's window using single button press​

Yes / No

Close driver's window using single button press​

Yes / No

Open passenger's window using single button press​

Yes / No

Close passenger's window using single button press​

Yes / No

Passenger window single-touch-open from driver's switch​

Yes / No

Passenger window single-touch-close from driver's switch​

Yes / No

Wipers & Washer​

Automatic wipers (using rain sensor)​

Yes / No"

 

[Steveo]

Thanks Lauren

 

[Lauren]

Thanks Lauren

The reality is, not that much. It's of pretty limited use really. Though I get you can configure more if you have a convenience pack car. I've played around with the ESE and ANC, though ended up leaving both on. I've got the window single button press so I can open or close the windows from the fob. Note opening the windows on the fob is of limited use because you will set the alarm off once it re-arms if you don't open a door within 30 seconds. I never use this function.

Being able to close the windows on a single button press is moderately more useful, though perhaps ever so slightly so. I've used this at least 3 times in the last year.

I've turned off the beeps for seat belts, but as I never drive without a seat belt, this option is of limited use as a result.

Carista is great if you have an EML and you want to clear the code, but I admit, I've not had an EML for nearly a year now! So, yeah, incredibly limited use. Is it worth buying one and paying the £58 yearly subscription? Not really.

 

[Steveo]

Well explained Lauren

 

[Sly]

So my Carista didn't do what I needed on the Mrs Seat Arona, I've ordered an OBDeleven if anyone needs a hand with one of those.

 

[Funky]

Aberdeenshire - Carista dongle due in tomorrow.

Also have VAGCOM, Multiecuscan (Fiat, Alfa), an Autel dingus, and software for Nissan Elgrande (Speaks Consul). Seem to attract odd diagnostic jobs!

 

[Amjad]

If anyone has one in South Wales, please let me know! Just want ANC / ESE turning off

 

[Spirited]

... I've not had an EML for nearly a year now! ...

I'm under the impression that you don't have a sports cat/downpipe/decat installed, so why would you have an EML?

I recall you posting about having an aftermarket exhaust fitted, but any GPF/OPF-back exhaust alone shouldn't trigger an EML, should it?