diff --git a/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py b/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
index 3bfd99f88d..f98a8878ec 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/car_helpers.py
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ def fingerprint(logcan, sendcan):
       if cached_params.carName == "mock":
         cached_params = None
 
-    if cached_params is not None and len(cached_params.carFw) > 0 and cached_params.carVin is not VIN_UNKNOWN:
+    if False and cached_params is not None and len(cached_params.carFw) > 0 and cached_params.carVin is not VIN_UNKNOWN:
       cloudlog.warning("Using cached CarParams")
       vin = cached_params.carVin
       car_fw = list(cached_params.carFw)
diff --git a/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py b/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
index c7253d794d..81883cecaa 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
@@ -146,12 +146,14 @@ REQUESTS: List[Request] = [
     "volkswagen",
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_REQUEST_MULTI],
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_RESPONSE],
+    whitelist_ecus=[Ecu.srs, Ecu.eps, Ecu.fwdRadar],
     rx_offset=VOLKSWAGEN_RX_OFFSET,
   ),
   Request(
     "volkswagen",
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_REQUEST_MULTI],
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_RESPONSE],
+    whitelist_ecus=[Ecu.engine, Ecu.transmission],
   ),
   # Mazda
   Request(