VW Amarok Nav System Dead, Electrical Malfunction Alert

As a VW driver with some mechanical experience, I had a very similar situation with my 2015 VW Tiguan. The symptoms were almost identical, dead infotainment system and electrical warning lights on the dashboard. The issue was indeed related to transport mode, which is a special setting manufacturers use to preserve battery life during vehicle transport. A software update and proper system configuration at the dealership resolved all electrical issues completely. Since the car was new, the service was performed under warranty at 0€. To properly diagnose your specific case, could you share: Current mileage, Whether any recent battery disconnection occurred, If the key fob is working normally, If the engine start behavior changed, Whether the immobilizer warning light is on The solution might be as simple as a system reconfiguration or software update, but those additional details would help confirm if your situation matches what I experienced.

Last service completed at 95000km. Had the same electrical issues with car electronics acting up after a battery replacement. The dealership confirmed it was transport mode related and solved it with a diagnostic check and system reconfiguration. Total cost was 180€ for reprogramming the automotive systems. The immobilizer light was on in my case, and the key fob worked inconsistently. The car configuration needed a complete reset. After the update, all electrical systems returned to normal function, including the navigation system. Based on the similar symptoms, it sounds like the same issue that affected my Amarok. A proper diagnostic scan should identify if the transport mode is causing your electrical malfunctions.

Thanks for sharing your experience, that confirms my initial suspicions about the transport mode being the culprit. The symptoms with the immobilizer light and key fob issues match exactly what happened with my Tiguan. The 180€ cost for diagnostic check and reprogramming seems standard. My later experiences at different service intervals also showed that these vehicle setting issues often pop up after battery work. A proper automotive system reset is crucial after any power interruption. For anyone else reading this thread: The navigation system failure combined with general electrical warnings is a classic sign of transport mode activation or incorrect car configuration settings. Getting a proper diagnostic check is essential rather than trying DIY fixes that could further complicate the system settings. Since both our VWs responded well to reprogramming, this seems to be a common and fixable issue across the model range. The engine start and security systems are particularly sensitive to these configuration problems.

I had my car back from the shop today and wanted to confirm the repair outcome for anyone with similar issues. The transport mode activation was indeed causing all the electrical problems. After running the diagnostic check, they performed a complete car configuration reset and software update. Total repair cost was 180€, which covered the system reprogramming and testing. All electrical warnings are now gone, the navigation system works perfectly, and the key fob functions normally. The engine start sequence is smooth, and the immobilizer warning disappeared completely. For reference, my vehicle details: 2013 VW Amarok, 95000km at service, Issue started after battery replacement, Fixed through system reconfiguration The car electronics are now working as they should. If anyone encounters similar electrical malfunctions after battery work, getting the transport mode and system settings checked is definitely worth the diagnostic fee.