What is the FEC SWaP code?
- Feature Enabling Code / Software As a Product – a mechanism to pack units with features and sell activation codes later on.
- In MIB this controls App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink), Performance Monitor, Voice Control, navigation region, and a few other things.
- Code is generated by the VAG server, and contains VIN, VCRN, feature code, creation time and date, and digital signature.
- Code will not work on a different vehicle than it was created for (unless the main unit is patched).
Requirements
- USB Flasher kit or Dlink DUB-E100
- FEC/SWaP code that you want to install.
Why do I need/want to do it?
- If you want Performance Monitor and VW is not selling an activation code for it.
- If you want AndroidAuto in Porsche (Porsche will not enable it, even if you pay).
- If you swap from MIB1 to MIB2, MIB2 High MHI2, MH2p etc
- If you move to another region and want your maps to work.
- Entry-level car is not equipped with CarPlay/AndroidAuto.
Additional info
- Will not work with VCDS (it can not change service to EOL).
- Good to have developer mode enabled first to access the full-service menu.
- Installing unsupported codes will not enable features.
- Installing self-generated codes in the stock units will not enable features. You need to patch the system first. Otherwise, codes will be marked as invalid.