Audi A4 B8 - VAG.com Tricks

[73kingstonroad]

Hi...

Trying to compile a list of all the tricks that can be done to your car using VAG.com

1. LED DRL's full brightness all the time when using indicators, fog lights or driving lights.
2. Remove seat belt chime.
3. Auto closing of sunroof or windows when arming the car.
4. Sweeping needles on speedo / rev counter on startup of the engine.
5. Enabling Lap Timer on the DIS.
6. Emergency brake flashing (brake lights and parking lights flash in hard braking)
7. Enable hidden MMI menu.
8. DVD SatNav eject lock.

If you know of any more just add them to the list...

One more thing, does anyone known if it's possible to enable the BLIP on lock and BLIP BLIP on unlock.
I had it done to my Golf GTI and it was great...

Martin

[ScottyUK]

I've done all the above apart from 6 - isn't that default.

The first one I did was add "honk on alarm" ;)

I've also changed it so that the rear lights are active with the DRLs.

[Tolmie18]

Where do you get the vag.com kit from?

What about the passenger mirror dipping when selecting reverse?

[ScottyUK]

www.ross-tech.com (http://www.ross-tech.com) (make sure you're sitting down when you get to the price page)

Mirror dipping is something that only cars with Comfort pack i.e. memory can do.

[Tolmie18]

Cheers Scottyuk, stuff paying that. Would be nice to have the needles bounce round on start up and have rear light on with DRL's but not for that price!

[ScottyUK]

Most people don't buy it for just that.

Both my TT and my S4 were modified so it's nice to be able to keep a look out for any problems before you have to go to the dealer.

As an example, on my S4 the car showed no problems. I plugged in my Vag-com and it showed an intermittent loss of signal from a knock sensor. Now since the car was tuned up to nearly 400bhp, knock sensors are quite important! If I hadn't had my vag-com, I'd have run it until the next variable service e.g. 17k miles without knowing. As it was I took it to the dealer and they resolved it under warranty :approve:

Most Vag-com owners will help other people out. This is where car meets are useful. I've done many peoples cars ...although I'm stupid as the most I've ever taken off anyone in payment is a BigMac meal :o

A token gesture is normally all that is required as people are not just provinding the tool but f course they're giving up their time as well.

Many forums have Vag-com sections where owners will post their locations and offer their services. The only this is....just because someone (i.e. me!!) has the tool and can see the disagnostic messages, it doesn't mean they're an engineer and hence they may not know how to solve any issues found but at least you know about them. ;)

[73kingstonroad]

Hi...

That's great...

I've a local VW / Audi Independent service garage that I can go to for VAG.com stuff
Last time I was there for a VAG.com session he charged me £20 + VAT.
I just need a list of what I need doing for when my car arrives.

Martin

[73kingstonroad]

Hi...

Can we start adding the code settings, so that anyone like me can print it off and take it to some one and asked them to to this....

Found these on another website.

Removing Seatbelt Chime

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Uncheck the box for "Seatbelt Warning active"
[Do It!]

Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
This will sweep the gauge needles through their full range automatically when you start the engine.

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Check the box for "Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active"
[Do It!]

Enabling Lap Timer

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
[Do It!]

Operating Windows and Sunroof with Remote
(Note, the sunroof cannot be opened with the remote)
You need to continuously hold the remote button for the function to operate.

[Select]
[46 - Cent. Conv.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on each of the Byte numbers in line 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Check the box for "Comfort Operation: Remote Control active"
[Transfer Coding]
[Do It!]

Cheers

Martin

[kelvinbishop]

What does the hiddem MMI menu give you?

[ScottyUK]

It gives the ability to access lotsa of options that 99% of people don't know what they do :D

On top of that you can turn on the car battery level graph so that when you go into CAR you have an extra option which shows the state of the battery. To be honest it's a gadget rather than a feature ;)

[robtt09]

I seem to remember on my TT it was possible to do a factory re-set which tightened up throttle response etc.Certainly on my Merc C Class I could do this and it was great .It meant if you had been lazy on the throttle for a while you could get a re set which meant it was much sharper.Can you do that on the A4 ?

[ScottyUK]

You're thinking about the Throttle Body Alignment.

I've not tried it yet but I'd expect so :

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Throttle_Body_Alignment_(TBA)

[2.7 S-line]

would love to have a play around with some of these settings - i'm due a service soon so might see if i can get some changed at same time

anyone had experience of the cheaper Vag-Com cables available on Ebay ?

£30 v's £300 for the rosstech one ?

seems the rosstech one acts as an activation dongle for their software - is the freeware version any good for minor tinkering like altering the settings mentioned ?

[Bristle Hound]

anyone had experience of the cheaper Vag-Com cables available on Ebay ?

£30 v's £300 for the rosstech one ?

seems the rosstech one acts as an activation dongle for their software - is the freeware version any good for minor tinkering like altering the settings mentioned ?

Beat me too it!

[ScottyUK]

You're only paying a bit for the cable. Most of it is to use the software hence why Ross-Tech put a dongle in the cable. You can download a free old version of the software which is fine on cars 5 years old etc but with our using the CAN bus you need a fairly up to date version.

Did you really think people throw big money at it if it could be done very cheap ;)

p.s. You can actually do it a lot cheaper. THere are applciations out there for £25 or so that run on Iphones etc and use wifi to talk to a ODBII adaptor which is about £100.

I know that Biscuit on Tyresmoke.net has this solution but since I'd already bough mine I've not looked into it.

[Devlish]

Can you use the MMI hidden menu on a Concert system or do you have to have NAV/MMI High ?

[Scott9824]

Would these work on an 09 A3? Also, does anyone know how to make electric folding mirrors automatically fold in when the car is locked and out when unlocked/started, as my A3 doesn't do this, you must turn the knob.

[go mon go]

How do you unlock the hiddem MMI menu ? got ross tec 805.1 (down load)

(A6 Avant 2.7tdi s line) :confused:

[ScottyUK]

Picked off another forum :

************************************************** *******************************
Hidden menu in MMI high:
STG 07 - Control Head
STG Adaptation -> Channel 8
change 0 to 1

Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader".
************************************************** *******************************
STG 09 – Cent. Elect.
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3

Bit 2 - LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
Bit 7 - Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)
************************************************** *******************************
STG 17 - Instruments
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1

Bit 0 – Gauge Test/Needle Sweep (1 = active)
Bit 3 – LAP-Timer (1 = active)
************************************************** *******************************
Consumption in DIS:
STG 17 - Instruments
STG Adaptation -> Channel 3
change 100 to 104

Sample 1:
FIS: 9,3 l/100 km.
Real: 9,8 l/100 km. (100/9,3*9,8 = 105,38)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 105

Sample 2 :
FIS: 7,8 l/100 km.
Real: 6,9 l/100 km. (100/7,8*6,9 = 88,46)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 88
************************************************** *******************************
DVD navigation eject lock:
STG 37 - Navigation
STG Adaptation -> Channel 68

0 = button active
1 = button inactive (anti-theft)

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Audi_A4_(8K)_Navigation (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Audi_A4_%288K%29_Navigation)
************************************************** *******************************
STG 46 - Comfort System
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8

Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)
************************************************** *******************************
Phone voice control:
STG 77 - Telephone
STG Coding

00x0x?0 - The 2nd to last digit should be changed to 2 (English (UK))

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23587701
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Audi_A4_(8K)_Telephone_Preparation_(MOST)
(http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Audi_A4_%288K%29_Telephone_Preparation_%28MOST%29) **************************************************
*******************************

In intend to activate both Brake flashing mods. I did a test the other day and at a 60mph full on emergency stop the hazards didn't come on. No idea why it's not activated as I can't see any downside.

I'm also gonna turn on the flashing brake lights. I've previously looked at an add on device so if the car can do it then why not!

[Jop]

Can you enable quattro with it?
... Or just buy some badges (sorry... couldn't resist)

[ScottyUK]

Did that ages ago :D

[jakerade]

I might upgrade to a quattro to save the front tyres - whats the code?

[jon_iz]

*******************************
STG 17 - Instruments
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1

Bit 0 – Gauge Test/Needle Sweep (1 = active)
Bit 3 – LAP-Timer (1 = active)
**************************************************


Does anyone know if this works on all models of B8's?

I had my car in at the local dealers for low B/T volume today and asked them to tweek a few bits..

They didn't do this with the comment it only works on RS4's...
Unfortunatley I didn't take the coding info in, so couldn't argue the point or tell them where to look.
Nothing like setting the dealers a challenge!

[73kingstonroad]

I might upgrade to a quattro to save the front tyres - whats the code?

i Think you need more than Vag.Com for that.

You could try.....

*******************************
Quattro 1 - Do I have it.
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> NO

Bit 0 – Can I get It.... YES
Bit 0 - Just ADD badges.....
*******************************

ENTER....

SAVE...

END...



Martin

[A1287210]

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:
i Think you need more than Vag.Com for that.

You could try.....

*******************************
Quattro 1 - Do I have it.
STG Coding -> Long Coding Helper -> NO

Bit 0 – Can I get It.... YES
Bit 0 - Just ADD badges.....
*******************************

ENTER....

SAVE...

END...



Martin

[ScottyUK]

Does anyone know if this works on all models of B8's?

I had my car in at the local dealers for low B/T volume today and asked them to tweek a few bits..

They didn't do this with the comment it only works on RS4's...
Unfortunatley I didn't take the coding info in, so couldn't argue the point or tell them where to look.
Nothing like setting the dealers a challenge!

They'll probably also tell you the lap timer is only on RS4's.

Don't believe dealers!

[a8 tech]

Just a caution
All changes will be overwritten when your vehicle is connected to vas diagnostic.
One protocol of the dealer vas machine is a comparison test where the server checks for conflicting changes from software installed in the vehicle from launch.Meaning your alterations may be reverted.
Also any code changes will show in the dealer workshop code so if you munk something the dealer can tell and void the warranty on said item if you do irreversible damage.
have a nice day lol

[jon_iz]

They'll probably also tell you the lap timer is only on RS4's.

Don't believe dealers!
I'll take that as a "yes" then...

[a8 tech]

before you start i work for a dealer so carefull with your comments lol

[jon_iz]

Just a caution
All changes will be overwritten when your vehicle is connected to vas diagnostic.
One protocol of the dealer vas machine is a comparison test where the server checks for conflicting changes from software installed in the vehicle from launch.Meaning your alterations may be reverted.
Also any code changes will show in the dealer workshop code so if you munk something the dealer can tell and void the warranty on said item if you do irreversible damage.
have a nice day lol
Are changes made at dealer level updated to the server?
This would make sense

[jakerade]

Just a caution
All changes will be overwritten when your vehicle is connected to vas diagnostic.
One protocol of the dealer vas machine is a comparison test where the server checks for conflicting changes from software installed in the vehicle from launch.Meaning your alterations may be reverted.
Also any code changes will show in the dealer workshop code so if you munk something the dealer can tell and void the warranty on said item if you do irreversible damage.
have a nice day lol


does that mean i will need to re-eanble quattro everytime i go for a service?

[ScottyUK]

Just a caution
All changes will be overwritten when your vehicle is connected to vas diagnostic.
One protocol of the dealer vas machine is a comparison test where the server checks for conflicting changes from software installed in the vehicle from launch.Meaning your alterations may be reverted.
Also any code changes will show in the dealer workshop code so if you munk something the dealer can tell and void the warranty on said item if you do irreversible damage.
have a nice day lol

Caution is good as you can do a lot of damage playing with the settings. However the options most people are playing with are the same options that are turned on in other markets and done by many many people without issue.

If a dealer was paid to do it then I presume you update the workshope server so it doesn't get lost? What if you then move and need work done elsewhere?

[Red 2]

I had some retrofits done by my local dealer and was told in simple terms that the Audi server is updated so wherever I take my car in future, as long as it is a franchised operation, the dealer diagnostics will take whatever the Audi server says and leave the car with those authorisations.

Caused my local official dealer guru quite some grief when retrofitting the AMI but a print out was produced (without me asking) to prove the car's new status had been accepted by Audi so it wouldn't be wiped at future service visits.

[a8 tech]

Caution is good as you can do a lot of damage playing with the settings. However the options most people are playing with are the same options that are turned on in other markets and done by many many people without issue.

If a dealer was paid to do it then I presume you update the workshope server so it doesn't get lost? What if you then move and need work done elsewhere?
All changes require a authorisation code called svm,adaptions need no svm code but code changes for example steering column control code change to enable cruise requires a code,this code will input the values into the control units to allow cruise and update the vehicles build list.
So if you retro fit cruise yourself and change steering code and enable engine ecu then your vehicle goes in to the dealer for service or anything else that requires vas hook up the comparison test will revert the code changes.Vas will prompt the user of the error and ask them to continue to reinstall correct long code but also say your engine ecu fails and requires replacemnet the long code is inputed on line so the operator has no input on the code so the code returned will be factory specification for that ecu,cruise not fitted.
Make sense,simples bye bye

[ScottyUK]

I guess what I'm getting as is if I had you within your dealership retrofit cruise control.... and then I move somewhere else and take it in to a different franchise group, will the new Audi tech (should he be doing an upgrade etc) think "hang on this isn't factory spec" or will your modification me updated on a country (or global) wide database?

Couldn't the tech just accept it and apply the changes after the upgrade or are they actually lost with now choice for the Audi techs ?

[a8 tech]

svm code changes the code so the server always recognises the change.Vas is not like vcds long code helper as the tech has very little information on long code as the server automatically calculates the software installed on the vehicle,only techs who understand long code hex will understand what is what.
Typical long code
260050914034AF010009000000005D5D001D43880001014100 0000

[ScottyUK]

Sorry mate I'm being dumb tonight (Stella aided ;)).

When you say the server will recognise the change does that mean even if I paid a dealer to make the change, when I get the car updated (for whatever reason) I'm at risk of losing that change if done elsewhere (i.e. another dealership franchise)?

[a8 tech]

It does not matter who changes the code (vcds or vas)if there is no software version manager action code the changes will not be recorded at the fazzet central database for the vehicle so if a code change is detected and there has been no action code request sent then the code will be reversed.
If you say change a adaption setting for radio volume this will stay changed unless the radio is replaced.When the radio is replaced the tech sends the command to the server to replace radio
the server inputs the code the radio had when it left the production line
the change you made to the volume is defaulted as this is only adaption
So if you change any code or adaption and the dealer reverses the change then re input your alterations and they will work again.

[ScottyUK]

aha! Got it!

So since an auth code is needed, the current VCDS method of reading the dealer code and reappling it won't really help even if Ross-Tech spend some time on it.

On the plus side, if you **** it all up large style then all you have to do is go to the dealers and pay for them to upload the initial codes! :D

[Aldoaccie]

Can anyone tell me whether 20 quid VAG.com USB cables from ebay will work with B8 models? Are they worth the money or are they simply ebay rubbish...

[ScottyUK]

As far as I know the latest software only works with genuine cables which have a licence dongle built in.

For B8 A4's you need the very latest software.

[Plife]

Wouldn't mind getting some of these done. Anyone near Kent willing to do it. Happy to pay a small fee :beerchug:

[ScottyUK]

I've got electric folding mirrors....and now with VCDS the near side mirror dips down when I select reverse :biglaugh:

This is apparently only meant to be possible with the Comfort Pack / Memory seats :D It's not perfect coz I can't adjust the drop amount but it's another mod for free ;)

I've also seen that you have have memory seats on just the electric seats with a quick code change.

All here : http://www.geocities.com/a6retrofit/articles/a5vagcodes.html

[Plife]

I've got electric folding mirrors....and now with VCDS the near side mirror dips down when I select reverse :biglaugh:



This I like! I may have to invest in VAG.com. Looking on the ross tech site...what one would I need?

[Plife]

Received my VAG COM yesterday and have activated

DRLs not to dim when using indicator
Lap timer
Needle Sweep on start up
Passenger wing mirror dip when reversing
Flashing hazards on emergency brake

A lot easier than it looks on the guides!! Also ran a diagnostic. Great bit of kit, just need to learn some more about it!

[Aldoaccie]

Plife,
How much did it cost?

[Plife]

Plife,
How much did it cost?
£241 - but worth it in my opinion, especially for diagnostic use to ensure all is runnig well as I currently have it remapped and milltek exhaust. As this is my first Audi I can see me having many more in the future!

[ScottyUK]

Have you tested the brakes/hazards? I think I turned it on and under testing they didn't flash...maybe I didn't commit it or something.

[Plife]

Have you tested the brakes/hazards? I think I turned it on and under testing they didn't flash...maybe I didn't commit it or something.
Haven't had a chance yet. Will give it a go and report back.

[Aldoaccie]

Sounds the dogs. Will take a look. Re your remap, how well does the diagnostic tool on VAG COM work on highlighting any running problems? I've been having some flat spots on my remapped 1.8 and they are getting worse...:aargh4:

[Plife]

Sounds the dogs. Will take a look. Re your remap, how well does the diagnostic tool on VAG COM work on highlighting any running problems? I've been having some flat spots on my remapped 1.8 and they are getting worse...:aargh4:
I am not that advanced yet! There does appear to be a lot of tools that you can use while driving to monitor things, inlet temps for example.

Have a look at http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/main_screen.html which gives you an online demo of the tool. I believe you can get a graph of the power while driving so that could help show up the flat spots for the tuning company to look at.

[kite]

Have you tested the brakes/hazards? I think I turned it on and under testing they didn't flash...maybe I didn't commit it or something.
I was shown this fuction on an Audi Drivers Day.
The Instructor said if you don't brake hard enough the hazards don't come on, this was how he could tell if we were emergency braking....

[ScottyUK]

I certainly braked hard enough when I tested mine. If it was ever gonna activate it was then. I need to plug in and check it out again.

[superleeds]

Plife

Any luck with the folding mirrors and/or tilting mirror on reverse?

[Plife]

Plife

Any luck with the folding mirrors and/or tilting mirror on reverse?
Yes switched the tilting mirror on reverse on. Already have folding mirrors.

[Select]
[52 - Door Elect, Pass]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on each of the Byte numbers in step 3) and you'll see the selectable options below.
Check box for reverse gear mirror dipping active
[Do It!]


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3749636188_2fa3729153_o.jpg

I have just noticed Bit 3 and wonder if that will let me dip it further?

[superleeds]

dare I say...... TRY IT! :D

[ScottyUK]

It didn't make any difference to mine when I tried it.

[superleeds]

Plife

What software is that? Doesn't look like the VCDS tour sample on ross-tech

[Plife]

It didn't make any difference to mine when I tried it.
Oh well - was worth a try!


Plife

What software is that? Doesn't look like the VCDS tour sample on ross-tech

It's the Beta 907.1 version

[73kingstonroad]

Hi Plife...

Very well impressed with what you have done.

Can you tell me which system / lead you got.
I have read that you can use either 805 or the latest beta version.

I don't think I'll be able to afford one this side of xmas, but I am after a couple of things doing to my A4.
There is a Audi, VW and Seat specialist in town and I shall be ringing them next week to find out if they can do it.
Are you able to do me some screen prints to show them what I need doing.

1. Needle sweep on start up
2. DRL's to stay full brightness (indicators and lights on)
3. Blip / Blip Blip on alarm unlock / lock
4. Emergency break lights flash
5. Lap timer

Thanks

Martin

[Plife]

Have you tested the brakes/hazards? I think I turned it on and under testing they didn't flash...maybe I didn't commit it or something.

Scotty, tried this last night and worked as expected. Emergency stop from 50mph and the hazard lights flashed. I do not have the flashing brake lights activated.


Hi Plife...

Very well impressed with what you have done.

Can you tell me which system / lead you got.
I have read that you can use either 805 or the latest beta version.

I don't think I'll be able to afford one this side of xmas, but I am after a couple of things doing to my A4.
There is a Audi, VW and Seat specialist in town and I shall be ringing them next week to find out if they can do it.
Are you able to do me some screen prints to show them what I need doing.

1. Needle sweep on start up
2. DRL's to stay full brightness (indicators and lights on)
3. Blip / Blip Blip on alarm unlock / lock
4. Emergency break lights flash
5. Lap timer

Thanks

Martin

Martin

Got the lead from http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=72359 not the quickest but cheaper than Gefden and should work out cheaper than Ross Tech once you include postage and import tax. Then just download the software from Ross Tech. I did start off with 8.05 but read somewhere that the Beta Version offered more for the B8 so have both installed on my laptop, but have been using the Beta Version.

I'll do some screen prints over the next few days.

2. DRL's to stay full brightness (indicators and lights on) - don't think you can have them full brightness with the lights - only with parking lights and don't think we have this on our cars.
4. Emergency break lights flash - do you mean the hazards flash or the brake lights - or both?

Haven't done 3 but will look at that as well for you. It was all a lot easier than I imagined :beerchug:

[Plife]

I have done a quick instruction guide showing the functions I know about. If there is anything else you need added let me know the option and I will get some screen prints :beerchug:
I can't upload it as it is too big though! Anyone want it drop me a PM with your email address!

[73kingstonroad]

Hi...

Plife you can email me them direct to

martininwillerby@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers

Martin

[freempi]

Hi,
I come from Romania. I have a new Audi A4 1.8 TFSI. from april 2009. I buy from my local dealer a ross-tech interface and i modify the long code of my car.
For lap and gauge test everything is fine. Its work.
Same for alarm bip.
I check the "Emergency break lights flash" and after that i test in real condition this option.
"Emergency break lights flash" doesn't work. I drive my car with 160 km/h. After that i make a full brake, but no flash.
This option doesn't work.

Best regards from Romania.

[Eire12]

Hi Guys,

I have an Audi A4 B8 1.8TFSI Sports Pack.

Just ordered my cable from RossTech. Cant wait to add some new features.

I have been looking around inside car and cannot find the interface port. Can anybody tell me were it is located. Cable will be here in 3 days time.

G

[freempi]

Hi Guys,

I have an Audi A4 B8 1.8TFSI Sports Pack.

Just ordered my cable from RossTech. Cant wait to add some new features.

I have been looking around inside car and cannot find the interface port. Can anybody tell me were it is located. Cable will be here in 3 days time.

G

The interface port is locate on the left side, under the dashbord of the driver. Good luck!

[Plife]

Hi,
I come from Romania. I have a new Audi A4 1.8 TFSI. from april 2009. I buy from my local dealer a ross-tech interface and i modify the long code of my car.
For lap and gauge test everything is fine. Its work.
Same for alarm bip.
I check the "Emergency break lights flash" and after that i test in real condition this option.
"Emergency break lights flash" doesn't work. I drive my car with 160 km/h. After that i make a full brake, but no flash.
This option doesn't work.

Best regards from Romania.
I have not had any issues with this. Applied the othe day and tested with braking from 50mph as emergency stop - foot on brake as hard as I can. I felt the ABS kick in. Had to turn the hazards off via the button when the car came to a stop.

Here is my coding

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3757513859_56e062da2b_o.jpg

[freempi]

I have not had any issues with this. Applied the othe day and tested with braking from 50mph as emergency stop - foot on brake as hard as I can. I felt the ABS kick in. Had to turn the hazards off via the button when the car came to a stop.

Here is my coding

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3757513859_56e062da2b_o.jpg
You check only Bit0 or Bit0 and Bit1?

[Plife]

You check only Bit0 or Bit0 and Bit1?
I have only checked Bit0 for the turn lights and confirm this works. That is my exact coding as taken from the car yesterday.

[freempi]

I have both bit check, Bit 0 and Bit1. Maybe that is my problem. I will check only Bit0!
But for what is Bit1?

[Plife]

I have both bit check, Bit 0 and Bit1. Maybe that is my problem. I will check only Bit0!
But for what is Bit1?
Bit 1 is for the actual brake lighs to flash when doing an emergency brake similar to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17l9ZUwdvZY

[Eire12]

Hi Guys,

Great thread. Can't wait to set some of these options. Just wondering I did not order the Light Package as was wondering does anybody have the code to enable the lights (exterior) fog/headlights to come on when I unlock the car.

My freind ordered the light package and this is one of the options he has.

Thanks again

G

P.S. Probably be sick of me by end of week as I get cable on Wednesday and will be playing around with extras.

[ScottyUK]

The Light Package in the UK is for interior lighting and doesn't affect the outside.

[Eire12]

Thanks for the information however when I go into MMI under Exterior Lighting I have no option for exterior lights to come on when unlocking car.

Thought this could be activated in VAGCOM.

G

[ScottyUK]

What spec car do you have? I think you get this on the SE and above.

[freempi]

"Coming home" and "Leaving home" works only with xenon plus package in "Auto mode"! PX4 is the Audi Code for this option!

[juniperz]

I have "Coming home" and "Leaving home" on my 2010MY SE Exec and I do not have Xenons. Got a bit fed up with them drawing attention, and turned them off.

[2.7 S-line]

I have "Coming home" and "Leaving home" on my 2010MY SE Exec and I do not have Xenons. Got a bit fed up with them drawing attention, and turned them off.

i have had about 6000 pensioners tell me i've left my lights on in tescos

i know they are trying to be helpful but does get on my nerves

trouble is my house has a long unlit path from where i park to the door so its too darn useful to switch off

[Eire12]

Hi Guys,

In Ireland you can either order the SE or S Line Sports options. I went with the S Line Sports option as i got Xenon DRL's, 17 inch, Sports Seats, 3 spoke leather wheel and drop in suspension.

However I had to sacrfice some nice features i.e. Bluetooth, Cruise Control (Added at my own cost) Hill Assist (added at my own cost) Light Package.

I was hoping that the coming/leaving home option could be activated in VAGCOM.

Any ideas??

G

[73kingstonroad]

Plife...

When you get time could you have a look and see if you can find the screen for enabling the Blip Blip on the alarm system.
Found this...

Enabling/disabling doors locked/alarm armed sound: It is possible to enable the beep the car makes when locking doors in European models and likely to disable the beep in U.S. models that beep by default (and vice-versa of course). Just make sure you have the latest VCDS/VAG-COM updates installed and check/uncheck the checkbox Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active in 46 Central Conv., Long Coding, Byte 01, Bit 2. This may require that factory alarm is installed on the car.

Thanks

Martin

[ScottyUK]

I've the blip on mine. It's the first thing I did. Most of the other things are just tinkering with toys/gadgets but this one I find extremely useful.

[Plife]

Plife...

When you get time could you have a look and see if you can find the screen for enabling the Blip Blip on the alarm system.
Found this...

Enabling/disabling doors locked/alarm armed sound: It is possible to enable the beep the car makes when locking doors in European models and likely to disable the beep in U.S. models that beep by default (and vice-versa of course). Just make sure you have the latest VCDS/VAG-COM updates installed and check/uncheck the checkbox Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active in 46 Central Conv., Long Coding, Byte 01, Bit 2. This may require that factory alarm is installed on the car.

Thanks

Martin
OK will look tonight.:biglaugh:

[73kingstonroad]

OK will look tonight.:biglaugh:

Cheers...

[73kingstonroad]

I've the blip on mine. It's the first thing I did. Most of the other things are just tinkering with toys/gadgets but this one I find extremely useful.

Is it beep when locked and beep beep when unlocked

or

is it just beep when it locked

Martin

[Plife]

Is it beep when locked and beep beep when unlocked

or

is it just beep when it locked

Martin
It is a beep when locked and a couple of flases of the hazards on unlock.

Here is the coding, Byte 1 - Bit 2 ticked and will send you an updated doc :beerchug:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3766231951_bc1150627f_o.jpg

[73kingstonroad]

Thank you... Plife

Martin

[2.7 S-line]

i've posted this in the vag-com section but thought i'd repeat the question here just in case :1zhelp:

anyone stumbled across an option to change the RPM change up threshold for the multitronic gear box in sport mode ?

what i'm wanting is to alter the usual rev to the red line behaviour when flooring it - instead making it change up at 4000 before it drops out of the power band - i know i could over-ride with the paddles but i would like to improve the useability of the sport mode

i find sport mode fine unless really flooring it when it revs way too high :(

btw found this thread very useful ! so far have enabled :

needle sweep
rear lights with DRL
turned off seatbelt chime
brake lights flashing on emergency braking

also used vag-com to clear the numerous error codes generated by installing bluefin remap

[sabingli]

how about enableling tmps with vag gom (http://audiforum.us/b8-platform/12077-tpms-just-programming-3.html)? Someone did it but for now he is the only one.

[Plife]

how about enableling tmps with vag gom (http://audiforum.us/b8-platform/12077-tpms-just-programming-3.html)? Someone did it but for now he is the only one.
It seems to need access to the hidden menu, which on MMI low I do not seem to be able to access. I tried to switch on in 07 - Control Head, but I can't get into this option!


Just set the rear lights as DRLs now I have my rear LEDs fitted :beerchug:

[a8 tech]

you dont have address 07 thats for mmi 2G you have generation 3 radio can bus

[Plife]

you dont have address 07 thats for mmi 2G you have generation 3 radio can bus
All so confusing....what's the difference and can the hidden menu be activated on this?

[a8 tech]

hidden menu can be accessed via address 56 long code helper to add functions or remove them for gen 3 radio as with mmi 2g address 07 adaption channels and coding adds mmi display functions for example to add battery display in mmi 2g goto adaption channel 02 and add 32 to the value then reset the mmi and the display will show.Hard to explain without being sat in a vehicle with vcds connected but if you have successfully changed other codes its pretty straight forward when you add a function if the vehicle doesn't support the hardware it will display for 8k but it will be grey instead of red

Gen 3 radio address 56 is the master for the display screen

mmi 2g address 07 is the master for the display screen

so any additions to the mmi screen set up display are changed in these two control units

If you have 3g mmi address is 5f

Easy example for gen 3 radio goto long code helper in address 56 and change byte 11 for ami function this will then show up in your media display so you need to find the byte for tpms if you wish to activate tpms in the mmi menu.Hope that makes sense

address 56 long code 0503008201048D00035B070800

if you need further info on long code or adaption channels for 8k platform contact rosstech direct the dealers use online coding were svm activation codes are sent to the fazzit server which down loads code changes amongst other things and the information for individual bytes isn't available to the uk dealer network it is available to the German network and this can be accessed via service net which the dealer network has.I work mine out with vcds and write them down

[Plife]

After a quick play around last night got the battery meter up. Will have to play around some more when my car is back from Milltek!

[billp2]

Anyone near Shropshire with a vag com and want to help an old man with some of these ......:biglaugh:

[a8 tech]

After a quick play around last night got the battery meter up. Will have to play around some more when my car is back from Milltek!
Battery display is handy:biglaugh:

[A1exp]

Anybody offering Vag-com services North Yorkshire/Preston/Manchester way?

I'd like to get a few of those tweaks done...

[avant_adam]

So, If I am reading the Ross-Tech website correctly I'd need the Vag.Com Hex+Can interface at $349. Having read about all the things I could do with a vag.com this seems like reasonable value. (Kind of)

I did a search on the good old "bay of e" and found someone selling a cable for £0.99. Now my guess is that the two are like chalk and cheese. So I've two questions:

1. What damage can be done with a vag.com (Ross Tech) cable in inexperienced hands?
2. What damage / good could be done with an ebay cheapy cable?

Do people return the cars to factory spec when they go back to the dealer or are all these options just that, things that Audi could enable if they felt so inclined. I don't suppose that any of these are in any way damaging to the car or the warranty - are they?


This may go on the shopping list ahead of any tuning... what to do?

:confused:

[MarkBS]

Hi Plife, I see from your profile you are based in Kent. I'm picking my 09 S-Line up soon....also based in Kent, would you be happy to change a coule of things for me (like the battery meter), parking mirror for reverse?
I quite understand if you can't........Mark

[ScottyUK]

If he can't help then I'll be in Kent on Wed 30th Sept for a Tyresmoke.net car meet.


THE MOAT. London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RR.
Telephone: 01732 882263

I'll have my laptop if you need me to tweak anything ;)

p.s. All are welcome to attend :beerchug:

[Plife]

Hi Plife, I see from your profile you are based in Kent. I'm picking my 09 S-Line up soon....also based in Kent, would you be happy to change a coule of things for me (like the battery meter), parking mirror for reverse?
I quite understand if you can't........Mark
Mark, no problem at all. Drop me a PM and we can get in contact. :beerchug:

[MarkBS]

Hi Scotty, thanks for the offer - if for any reason Plife can't assist I'll PM you.
Plife - have PM'd you
many thanks again
Mark

[sunil1234]

So, If I am reading the Ross-Tech website correctly I'd need the Vag.Com Hex+Can interface at $349. Having read about all the things I could do with a vag.com this seems like reasonable value. (Kind of)

I did a search on the good old "bay of e" and found someone selling a cable for £0.99. Now my guess is that the two are like chalk and cheese. So I've two questions:

1. What damage can be done with a vag.com (Ross Tech) cable in inexperienced hands?
2. What damage / good could be done with an ebay cheapy cable?

Do people return the cars to factory spec when they go back to the dealer or are all these options just that, things that Audi could enable if they felt so inclined. I don't suppose that any of these are in any way damaging to the car or the warranty - are they?


This may go on the shopping list ahead of any tuning... what to do?

:confused:


quickly reply

1) you are advised to back up all the original setting sbefore you start

2) the cheaperebay cables dont support the B8.

3) the car might get returned to standard when it goes into the dealer and they hook it up to their machine

HTH

S

[freempi]

I just activate the TPMS on my car.
I'ts works perfect.

To activate this option on your car is necessary to use VCSD to modify:

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1

Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)
.................................................. .........................................
[56 - Radio]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8

Bit 6 - TPMS Settings active
.................................................. .........................................
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4

Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)

.................................................. .........................................

More information about this subject on http://audiforum.us/b8-platform/12077-tpms-just-programming-3.html.

Best regards,

[freempi]

I don't have any solution to enable opening dual beeps in addition to a closing beep.

I read some topic about this subject, but i don't have a good result.

Another problem is to activate the exterior temperature on the central console (Infotainment Dispaly).
I see some A4 B8 with clock and exterior temperature activated but on my car i have only clock activate.

If you have any solution please tell me.

Thank you!

[Fastcar53]

Anyone in Suffolk (Ipswich) or closeby i.e. Norfolk / Essex or Cambridgeshire who can do the business on my new car?

[ScottyUK]

I'm in Essex. J7 of the M11 (i.e. one before the M25)

[sam_77uk]

I have 09 plate Sline and wondering TPMS an be activated, I am in south east london, could someone help?

[ScottyUK]

It depends on the version of ABS module. Some cars can and some can't. If you want to venture up to Essex then we can have a look ?

[razta]

just received my cable now from Ross-tech.. wooop! got rid of the pesky 120kmh warning - and enabled the Needle sweeps, and also the passenger mirror, and the flashing brake lights.. apparently the flashing indicators was already enabled, but as my car is only a week old, i haven't tried an "emergency brake"

[ScottyUK]

For MY2010 cars only.

If you have anything other than a manual 2.0T FSI/2.0TDI, then this could be for you. It activates the DIS to show the pages that those of us with the above cars get :

DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System):

[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255

[troc]

For MY2010 cars only.

If you have anything other than a manual 2.0T FSI/2.0TDI, then this could be for you. It activates the DIS to show the pages that those of us with the above cars get :


What would we get? Is this the "how much fuel your AC is using" thing?

[ScottyUK]

yep plus extra mpg pages and the enhanced gear change indicator

[Ben]

Any one in the midlands that can do some of these for me on a B7 2.0 Avant?

Or at lease see if i have the correct modules for

needle sweep
tyre pressure monitor
battery monitor
remove seat belt chime
passenger mirror to dip in reverse

[freempi]

For my car, A4 from april 2009, doesn't work.
:mad:

And sorry because i repeat a question:

I don't have any solution to enable opening dual beeps in addition to a closing beep.

I read some topic about this subject, but i don't have a good result.

Another problem is to activate the exterior temperature on the central console (Infotainment Dispaly).
I see some A4 B8 with clock and exterior temperature activated but on my car i have only clock activate.

If you have any solution please tell me.

Thank you!


For MY2010 cars only.

If you have anything other than a manual 2.0T FSI/2.0TDI, then this could be for you. It activates the DIS to show the pages that those of us with the above cars get :

DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System):

[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255

[bj59lga]

Hi All

just got my s4 3 wks ago, great fun not sure if its a 2010 MY guessing not as i already have it, so it must have been built a few months ago, and its only nov 2009 now. Is anyone aware if you can activate the dvd while moving via the vag com? also any idea what vin no on would be able to activate the tpms my car was already built when i ordered it so i could not spec it ( purchased it wed lunch time at audi b'ham picked it up on the sat morning fastest turn around on a new car yet for me....)

regards

d

[juniperz]

Hi All

just got my s4 3 wks ago, great fun not sure if its a 2010 MY guessing not as i already have it, so it must have been built a few months ago, and its only nov 2009 now
I got my 2010MY car on 3rd July 2009!

[bj59lga]

I got my 2010MY car on 3rd July 2009!

Ah ha, maybe mine is a 2010 year one after all might sound like a strange question, but how do you tell?

d

[73kingstonroad]

Ah ha, maybe mine is a 2010 year one after all might sound like a strange question, but how do you tell?

d

Your VIN number should tell you... I think it's the 8th digit along.

MY2010 started getting made at week 22 which was early May 09 IIRC.

By the way... LETS HAVE SOME PHOTOS OF YOUR NEW CAR for us all to see...

Martin

[bj59lga]

Your VIN number should tell you... I think it's the 8th digit along.

MY2010 started getting made at week 22 which was early May 09 IIRC.

By the way... LETS HAVE SOME PHOTOS OF YOUR NEW CAR for us all to see...

Martin


ok will get some at the weekend when i get back home, drive a smart 4 2 all week

d

[ALPORTER]

My A4 closes the windows and sunroof with the remote but its annoying having to stand there with the button down. My last Golf just did it off one press. Is this possible with the Audi?

[Sam]

Somewhat late to the day, thread stuck and title changed :)

[mav3rick]

hello,
i would like to know if it`s possible to activate the right side mirror to tilt down while you are in reverse if the car doesn`t have electric seats ...i have the electric mirrors but they do not fold electronicaly you have to fold them by hand ... can i activate this option via vag com or do you have to have electric seats in order for this to work ...

have tried with vag com the following procedure :

Go to module 52 Door Elect, Pass., Long Coding, Byte 4. If the byte has value 40 (cars without electrically folding mirrors), change it to 4C. If the byte has value 50 (cars with folding or folding/dimming mirrors), change it to 5C

but when i go to module 52 door elect , pass ; coding ; long coding , it does not say mirror tilt or anything , and when i try to change the Byte 4 wich is 41 in my car not 40 it does not work , if i tick the byte 4 check box it changes to 51 and i cannot change that value ...

some help please ? as i have enabled the gauge test and removed the seatbelt chime without a problem but this just doesn`t seem to work ..

[ScottyUK]

Have you got VCDS V908.1 ?

I can't see how it's not showing the option under Byte 4 bit 2 for "Reverse Gear Mirror Dipping Active". Regardless of the car, the software should show it.

You click on the byte and then this expands to show what bits doe what .... or don't you have this?

Are you using a genuine cable?

Strange?!?! :confused:

[mav3rick]

i have vcds 805.1 it came with the cable ....

looks like 908 won`t work with the cable ..although 805 worked perfectly ...could an non-original interface work with 805 and not with 908 ?


my vcds 805 is non licensed it seemes and when i try to select it it says only valid for registered versions or something like that
wich is weird as needle sweep and seatbelt chime worked ...

[mav3rick]

does any one have a vcds 805 registered software u can send ? i have a french version but when i click the do it button for the recoding it just doesn`t do anything ...

[ScottyUK]

To do most of the things on the B8 you need the latest cable that supports Can-bus. I also had the old cable and had to spend $$$ to upgrade :(

Software won't help you if you don't have the correct cable.

It's all on this page : http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB8.html

[mav3rick]

To do most of the things on the B8 you need the latest cable that supports Can-bus. I also had the old cable and had to spend $$$ to upgrade :(

Software won't help you if you don't have the correct cable.

It's all on this page : http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB8.html


the cable wich i have came with the 805 software ...it supports my car as i have enabled the gaguge test , i removed the seatbelt chime , recoded the language to english on the car kit , allmost everything i wanted except the mirror dipping option ...it worked all fine untill i tried this ..then the software said i have to have the registered version ...so the cable is not the problem it fully suports my car ..it-s a hex-can-usb cable i did read the article above before buying the cable :)

i found a vcds 805 version with a keygen will try it this weekend and see if it works ...
thanks for the help.

[ScottyUK]

And it supports a scan of all the canbus modules? :confused:

[mav3rick]

i think so ...

since i got this cable i installed vcds 805 , i plugged it up to my car , hit the test button , it found my car without a problem , saved the settings ...then i enable the gauge test without any problem , removed the seatbelt chime and recoded the car kit`s language to english (from spanish) so now i have voice commands in english ... and about 4 days ago i thought i should enable te mirror dipping ... and when i tried it gave me the only registered version message ....

didn`t try a read fault codes , or any other operation because i don`t know how to work with the cable ...and i just did the specific instructions wich i found on the ross-tech site :)

[bj59lga]

Hi

Has anyone activated the TPMS on a 2010MY S4? if so whats the part nos stamped on your ABS ( or what ever its called) unit.

cheers

d

[troc]

Mine came with TPMS, where exactly do you want me to look?

John

[bj59lga]

Mine came with TPMS, where exactly do you want me to look?

John

I guess its the part number of ABS pump has ESP in bigish letters stamped on it, 4 plack pipes coming out the top and 2 out the front. ( just behing the right hand head light. beside the coolant tank)

mine has 8k0 614 51 7?? and 0265 236 188 and 090915/5/2672 on it

as i think the tpms software is either in this unit or the module connected to it.

I am not sure if it turns out we have the same part no the TPMS can be activated using the instructions posted on a previous page.

regards

d

[JJRAMOS0]

I have done a quick instruction guide showing the functions I know about. If there is anything else you need added let me know the option and I will get some screen prints :beerchug:
I can't upload it as it is too big though! Anyone want it drop me a PM with your email address!

Please can you email me that Vag.com instruction:Blush2:

[Plife]

Please can you email me that Vag.com instruction:Blush2:
PM me your email address and I will.

EDIT: OK found the PM....the site used to notify you when you had a new PM!!

[gazguthrie]

Guys, I get my A4 Sline Exec in Jan and currently have a Seat Leon with Mini-Can cable. The Leon has TPMS.

If you enable TPMS in the A4 how do you reset the settings after inflating your tyres? Cars from the factory with TPMS have a button to reset this.

Cheers :D

[ScottyUK]

Part of the enabling process involves turning on the MMI TPMS screen so that you can calibrate the pressures.

[didkobandita]

Hello to everyone
Does anybody want to try to activate the TPMS on my B8. I am not that experienced in these tricky things so if anybody is interested we can do something. I am in Bromley, Kent
Thank you and have a "PLAY" in the snow

[gogoplata]

Ordered my B8 today and i'm glad I joined this site! Very informative, no way in hell i'd have known about vag.com. Thanks! :D

[ScottyUK]

Some people like the beep when you lock (I do as it confirms all doors are shut properly) and some people also like a double beep when you unlock the car (I don't see the benefit!).

The beep on lock has been available for a while but now you can have beeps on unlock :

Module 63
Channel 46

Add 4 to the value i.e. 40 to 44

[Plife]

Hello to everyone
Does anybody want to try to activate the TPMS on my B8. I am not that experienced in these tricky things so if anybody is interested we can do something. I am in Bromley, Kent
Thank you and have a "PLAY" in the snow
I am in Greenhithe and will have a go if you want :beerchug:

[ScottyUK]

[off topic]
Ever seen my mate Matt in your area? He's a big fella but has a huge quiff about 2-3' long.
[/off topic]

[Plife]

[off topic]
Ever seen my mate Matt in your area? He's a big fella but has a huge quiff about 2-3' long.
[/off topic]
Not seen anyone with a quiff!!

[didkobandita]

I am in Greenhithe and will have a go if you want :beerchug:
Hi mate
I am working this weekend but we can keep in touch and have look at it next weekend or later, any time convenient for both of us.
Thanks and talk to you later

[Tony2]

Hi all

Im having this done tomorrow at a local garage but there not sure of the codes n stuff so im going to take in what plife posted on the first page is there anything else i need to know?? below is a list of the features i want to enable

Seat belt Chime
Hazards on under hard Breaking
Speedo Through range
Hidden Menu AMI
Reverse mirrors Dip



Anything anyone can tell me to help when i go to the garage would help, they are really good guys but there not to sure on this side of the VAG COM they usually use it for diagnostics but hes checked it out and says he can do it with that system


Thanks in advance




Anthony

[Plife]

Hi all

Im having this done tomorrow at a local garage but there not sure of the codes n stuff so im going to take in what plife posted on the first page is there anything else i need to know?? below is a list of the features i want to enable

Seat belt Chime
Hazards on under hard Breaking
Speedo Through range
Hidden Menu AMI
Reverse mirrors Dip



Anything anyone can tell me to help when i go to the garage would help, they are really good guys but there not to sure on this side of the VAG COM they usually use it for diagnostics but hes checked it out and says he can do it with that system


Thanks in advance




Anthony

If you PM me your email address I can send you a guide which shows exactly how to do it.

[Tony2]

Plife,

Thats great thanks!! Any handy mods iv missed & youve had your system a while now everything still ok ??


Anthony

[Plife]

Plife,

Thats great thanks!! Any handy mods iv missed & youve had your system a while now everything still ok ??


Anthony
Not had any issues, had to reapply some of them when the car went into Audi.

Others that I like
Keep DRLs at full brightness when using indicators
Rear lights as DRLs

[Tony2]

Nice Nice

Il add those to the list aswell........Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet


Thanks plife

[Tony2]

Ok

I got this done today and what they did was great but i was late to the garage so i forgot my list and only got The - Speedo done,rear drls,reverse mirror dip,seat belt chime,hazard braking so i forgot loads like The - Blip on lock,TPMS,hidden menu and the garage is going to charge me another £47 to put them on :o

I dont think im going to get the one that keeps the drl's on when you indicate i like the fact they dim i think its clever and i presume its a safety feature so the indicators are more visible???

Any way thanks again plife im sure the reson it went smoothly was down to your email..



Anthony

[MFGF]

Hi,

There may be a forum member close to you in the Nottingham area with a copy of VAG-COM that would be willing to do the other mods for you in exchange for a pint or two. It's worth asking, I reckon. Take a look here (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=211).

Good luck!

MF.

[aquickone]

Hi,
Have read through this thread, is it possible to enable TPMS on a brand new TDIe coming late March? Would be great if it can. Also are there any VCDS members in Somerset or Dorset?
Cheers.

[ScottyUK]

Depends on what ABS module it has fitted :

From "A6retrofit" :

Enabling tyre pressure monitoring: Since this step includes coding the ABS Brakes module and functionality has not been fully confirmed (although it does seem to work for many), I would recommend caution, but I will mention this as an interesting story. Poster "rlarsen" reports, of Audi A4 B8 (A5 is a close relative), at audiforum.us (TPMS just programming?, http://audiforum.us/b8-platform/12077-tpms-just-programming-3.html) that tyre pressuring monitoring seems to be enableable via VAG-COM, for certain ABS module revisions at least. If your ABS module rejects this coding, it might not support TPMS. Apparently 1AT ABS module may be required, 1AS may not work (see part number label in service book). Whether or not this is all there is to this, I recommend following-up on the thread above before doing anything, but again - interesting story and potential there. Note: All this applies to the indirect, ABS sensor based TPMS. Direct TPMS with wheel sensors in some markets is different.

First enable CAR menu tyre pressure entry from the MMI hidden menu (see above for how to access the MMI hidden menu in MMI 2G or 3G) or, if your car has an Audi Chorus/Concert/Symphony radio without hidden menu, check for/enable the tyre pressure checkbox in VAG-COM/VCDS coding for module 56 - Radio. Then in module 03 - ABS Brakes, go to Security Access - 16 (popup in VAG-COM/VCDS should show the security code needed), Coding - 07 and bit 3 in byte 1 set to 1. Then in module 17 - Instruments, go to Coding - 07 and bit 0 in byte 4 set to 1. Afterwards power off, wait some time, reset MMI and clear any error codes. You may encounter an initial error and need to reset error codes twice after storing TPMS values via the CAR menu (see your Audi manual on how to operate the tyre pressure monitoring system). To reset MMI, see: How to reset MMI (http://a6retrofit.tripod.com/articles/resetmmi.html).

Note about radio Chorus/Concert/Symphony: To see how this is done on A4/A5/Q5 cars with radio instead of MMI, see here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278256&page=7.

Note about MMI 3G: Enabling TPMS in the CAR menu is a bit different for MMI 3G than in MMI 2G, see this link: http://audiforum.us/b8-platform/12077-tpms-just-programming-10.html. Apparently you set tires air pressure control to 5 in the MMI 3G hidden menu (see beginning of article on how to access/enable hidden menu) in main/car/carmenuoperation. The link also suggests to enable RDK in main/car/cardevicelist in the hidden menu, but end-result is unconfirmed.

[pitch3110]

If you PM me your email address I can send you a guide which shows exactly how to do it.

I would be very grateful if you furnish me with your guide Plife.
I really want to give TPMS ago as well as others.

I think Suffolk is a member VAGCOM free zone, but I think there is an independent in town who may help.

Ta
Pitch

[Plife]

I would be very grateful if you furnish me with your guide Plife.
I really want to give TPMS ago as well as others.

I think Suffolk is a member VAGCOM free zone, but I think there is an independent in town who may help.

Ta
Pitch
Pitch....PM me your email address and I will send you a copy

[Plife]

I have had a go at hosting the instructions on Windows live. Let me know if it works.....or not!

http://cid-88591c8cb5233df9.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public

[mctintin]

I have had a go at hosting the instructions on Windows live. Let me know if it works.....or not!

http://cid-88591c8cb5233df9.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public


Thanks for the link, just downloaded it. It works :biglaugh:

[pitch3110]

I have had a go at hosting the instructions on Windows live. Let me know if it works.....or not!

http://cid-88591c8cb5233df9.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public


Thats great and many thanks Plife, much appreciated.

Just need to find someone now.

ta Pitch

[Tony2]

Hi,

There may be a forum member close to you in the Nottingham area with a copy of VAG-COM that would be willing to do the other mods for you in exchange for a pint or two. It's worth asking, I reckon. Take a look here (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=211).

Good luck!

MF.


Fantastic Thank You id have never known this section existed :biglaugh:

I reckon a pint or three could be arranged ;)

Thanks Again

[jabicho]

Hi everybody, my 2009 A4 b8 avant has halogen drl of a weird yellowish colur, and I´d like to change them for the high beam lights but working as DRL intensity. Right now, this is my coding:http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8311/daytimelightoptionsorig.jpg[/IMG]
I´ve tried the option "DRL via front side markers" and the high beams work a drl, but sadly at full intensity...Is there a way to change this and lower the light output? Thanx for reading...

[bj59lga]

I have had a go at hosting the instructions on Windows live. Let me know if it works.....or not!

http://cid-88591c8cb5233df9.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public


yep it works well, just need to get a vag-com now....


d

[73kingstonroad]

Some people like the beep when you lock (I do as it confirms all doors are shut properly) and some people also like a double beep when you unlock the car (I don't see the benefit!).

The beep on lock has been available for a while but now you can have beeps on unlock :

Module 63
Channel 46

Add 4 to the value i.e. 40 to 44

Hi...

Any chance of showing me a screen print of this screen as I would very much like my Audi to be able to do this.
Also can you do the same for the radio on period which I believe is
Mod 56 (radio) adaptation ch 3. Number displayed = Mins on. Can be changed from 1 to 99 (mins).

Many thanks

Martin

[Tony2]

Guys

Can these things be changed -

Fog lights on without main lights

Drls full brightness with main beam



Thanks


Anthony

[Cavokk]

Guys

Can these things be changed -

Fog lights on without main lights

Drls full brightness with main beam



Thanks


Anthony

Hi.

Cant remember the module/code for fog lights, but LED's on full Power with main beam is:

Module 09
Chose Secure Access
Chose Adaptation
In channel 3 type "100" (8% or 9% at default - Values bellow 5 turns LEDs off an generate an errorcode and warning in DIS)

And voila, now you have LED's on full power with main lights on.

Cheers

C

[jabicho]

That seems interesting, do you know if I can do the same to lower the intensity of my DRL halogen lights? I´ve tried this coding to set my high beams as DRL but cannot manage to lower their intensityhttp://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8311/daytimelightoptionsorig.jpg

[Cavokk]

That seems interesting, do you know if I can do the same to lower the intensity of my DRL halogen lights? I´ve tried this coding to set my high beams as DRL but cannot manage to lower their intensity

Hi

Yes you can change that as well. It is the excact same procedure as I described about LED DRL's. The only change is the channelnumber. As far as I remember its either channel 2 or 4 but i will check it out later today and reply back.

Remeber that you need to press "Secure access" and after that choose "Adaptation"

Cheers

C

[jabicho]

That would be great if you could help me with this, you see, I´ve tried the option "drl via front side marker lights" and in my car (with halogen lights) sets the high beams as drl together with the halogen drl, but at full power.I´d like to know how to dim them at 18% more or less and also if it´s possible to turn off the standard drl bulbs...thanx for trying to help

[Cavokk]

Hi again.

I have the Xenons so I can´t test the settings for you, but I can see the following in the "Adaptation" menu of module 09:

Halogen lights:
Channel 1: Brightness of DRL
Channel 2: Brightness of Mains with Highbeam on
Channel 4: DRL as Positionlight Brightness

In common for all above is a value from 0-100 where "100" is full intensity and "0" is off.

Remember to choose "Secure Access" and enter the code "20113" before pressing "Adaptation"

Hope it helps :D

Cheers

C

[jabicho]

O.k., thanx again I´ll try that...

[Cavokk]

Ohh, - beware, - i have just seen that i have messed up in module numbers, - its module 09 that is the correct one.

Sorry for the confusion.

(i have edited my two posts in accordance)

Cheers

C

[jabicho]

O.k, thanx again, just one more thing...any idea how to turn off original halogen DRL when setting high beams as DRL ???? That would be great...

[Tony2]

Anyone in or around nottingham/birmingham with a VAGCOM kit???

[lansky]

Hi ,Can you help me to get the hidden MMI menu on my S4 2009?
Thank's
Karlo

[sam_77uk]

Hi

I want to get TPMS and other possibilities activated on my car and was wondering if some with VAG is around Greenwich or Huddersfield?

Sam

[ScottyUK]

I work in the City so could meet you there if it helps. I can be available most times next week UNTIL 19:00.

Parking in our loading bay shouldn't be an issue while we do it.

[jabicho]

Does anybody know if it´s possible to see outside temperature in the MMI screen? Don´t know why but mine only shows the inside temperature (climate unit).It would be nice not to be telling everybody inside my car all the time about how hot/cold is outside...

[MFGF]

Anyone in or around nottingham/birmingham with a VAGCOM kit???

If you fancy a trip West across the A50 some time, I now have VCDS. Send me a PM if you're interested.

MF.

[GolferPete]

Is there anyone in the Camberley area with VAGCOM?

[MFGF]

Is there anyone in the Camberley area with VAGCOM?

Try dropping Kite a PM - he isn't too far away in Sunny Berkshire.

MF.

[kite]

Try dropping Kite a PM - he isn't too far away in Sunny Berkshire.

MF.
I'm in Bracknell, drop me a PM for my number.
Mark you could practise next time your around...

[MFGF]

I'm in Bracknell, drop me a PM for my number.
Mark you could practise next time your around...

I knew you would come running to the rescue! :D

I definitely need practice too - not tried any changes yet as both cars have appointments with the Master Tech this week. Lots to have a go at next week - MMI Hidden Menu, TPMS, VIM, Needle sweep, Hazards on emergency braking etc etc. I'm just reading up on how to attempt these - feeling slightly scared at the thought of getting something wrong too! :)

MF.

[kite]

The long coding helper is a godsend.............

[thescouselander]

It there anyone near Bristol who can do a few VAG Com adjustments for me - I'd really like to get the dipping wing mirror activated as I used to have that on my old car and now I'm missing it. Might consider a few other things too.

[GolferPete]

Thannks MFGF for putting me in touch with and to Kite for doing a few tweaks today.

Now if anyone can point me at instructions for a MY2010 B8 with full MMI 3g for the hidden menu, TPMS and battery display, I may be able to get those done as well.

[kite]

No probs Pete, we just need an idiots guide !!!!!

[ScottyUK]

For those with ADS - I'm loving this one !!! :D

"Thanks to schneidfried (http://www.motor-talk.de/mitglieder/aktion/UserDetails.html?userId=976414) @ motortalk.de for showing us how to change the default setting of Audi Drive Select.

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/endli...-t2593674.html (http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/endlich-codierungen-drive-select-t2593674.html)

All 4 Channels below need to be changed:
Code:
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
change to XX

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 64
change to XX

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 65
change to XX

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 66
change to XX
Where XX can be:

1 = Comfort
2 = Auto (default)
3 = Dynamik
4 = Individual"

Thanks to RLarseon on Audizine for making me aware :beerchug:

[ScottyUK]

DavidB8 on Audizine is uncovering all sorts:

Curb lighting i.e. when you have your headlights on and indicate, that side's front fog fades up to illuminate the curb for the turn and then after fades down.

module 9 and change byte 4 bit 0 from 0 to 1.

[spellsinger]

DavidB8 on Audizine is uncovering all sorts:

Curb lighting i.e. when you have your headlights on and indicate, that side's front fog fades up to illuminate the curb for the turn and then after fades down.
.....

A Mercedes feature - that most Merc owners don't like! - cool find though.

Mike

[MFGF]

Thannks MFGF for putting me in touch with and to Kite for doing a few tweaks today.

Now if anyone can point me at instructions for a MY2010 B8 with full MMI 3g for the hidden menu, TPMS and battery display, I may be able to get those done as well.

Hi Pete,

I have successfully managed to enable the Hidden Menu and battery display in my car with 3G MMI High. The steps I took are detailed here (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=92769). I had less success with enabling TPMS though, as there is no Long Code Helper for the ABS module on my A6 - when I have more time, I plan to investigate further.

Cheers!

MF.

[GolferPete]

MFGF

Thanks for that, I will await your updates with interest. In the meantime I have filed away your linked data for reference.

Cheers!

Pete

[kite]

@Pete,now Mark has done a walk though would you like to try again....
@ Mark, tried any "mods" on the TT yet....

[jabicho]

Hi,everyone.You see, my 2009 avant with halogens has just one brake light in each tail light...and the funny thing is there´re two extra bulbs that I think can do that function but just work as parking lights.They´re 21 w but work as 5w ...do you think it´s possible to make them work as brake lights as well ?
Take a look at this:
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1771/brakelights.jpg

[jabicho]

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6784/brakelights2.jpgDo you think Vag-com can do this sort of thing? Greetings...

[MFGF]

MFGF

Thanks for that, I will await your updates with interest. In the meantime I have filed away your linked data for reference.

Cheers!

Pete

Pete,

I'm going to be round your way on Thursday night. If you're free we could have a go at enabling the Hidden Menu and Battery Meter in your car?

Send me a PM if you're interested.

Cheers!

MF.

[GolferPete]

George, Mark

See pm's

Thanks
Pete

[MFGF]

Mark, tried any "mods" on the TT yet....

No - I hardly ever get the chance to even sit in it! I have a few days holidays to take this month, so might grab it for a day and see what I can enable...

MF.

[aristidis]

www.ross-tech.com (http://www.ross-tech.com) (make sure you're sitting down when you get to the price page)

Mirror dipping is something that only cars with Comfort pack i.e. memory can do.

i did mine with out memory pack ,but i have comford module .i just folow the instructions on the forum.the only thing is that the mirror does not return back when y take off reverse gear ,you have to do it manually..:(

[PNS2007]

The mirror shpould come back up when you reach a certain speed (going forwards). It does on mine anyway

[ScottyUK]

i did mine with out memory pack ,but i have comford module .i just folow the instructions on the forum.the only thing is that the mirror does not return back when y take off reverse gear ,you have to do it manually..:(

Wow ! Talk about digging up an old post. This comment was corrected and many of us have it. Mine do go back up once we reach around 15mph. However that's about the lenght of our drive and hence they stop returning when the speed drops. A bit of a pain TBH.

[jabicho]

Does anybody know what is the meaning of this fault code?: "0010 module 56 radio system status malfunction" I´ve been trying some new codings lately and keep getting this as "intermitent " fault..., any ideas??

[richy191]

Hi guys, anyone in and around Surrey to help me do some of these changes to my 10 plate 2.0tdi se for a small fee? Please help!!!! Cheers.

[sacha35]

Hi, Guys complete new at this so am asking for some help, what I want to know, is it first possible to do a complete back up of the cars system using VAG.com software.

The reason I ask is that I cannot find anything that says it can be fully backed up, I think if this can be done then it would be great as any mistakes' or if you want to put things back to factory settings then it can be done from the backup.

The car is an A4 B8 2.0tdi Sline
Many Thanks again in advance of your help.

[PNS2007]

I think all you can do is save the VCDS scan of your car in its current state. This will be the record of the various coding for each module which you can refer to if need. If you want to revert back you will have to manually enter the coding saved.

Neil

[sacha35]

I think all you can do is save the VCDS scan of your car in its current state. This will be the record of the various coding for each module which you can refer to if need. If you want to revert back you will have to manually enter the coding saved.

Neil

Many Thanks for your help PNS2007,

would be great for us new guys here looking to get into this to have some stickies in place to show what to do, ( I know this will take some time to do, but think it would be good to have easy links) thanks to anyone willing to help myself and others

[ScottyUK]

We have a sticky. This thread is where all the info is ;)

[sacha35]

We have a sticky. This thread is where all the info is ;)

Thanks Scotty,

Yes I do understand it is here, but think if someone could put a bit of time in to teach us new guys with the basics it would be a good thing as it is a little bit worrying when you’re playing with so much money.

I know I will share all that I am learning from you guys to other’s on here if needed, not just the tweaks but general information on how to.

Again I appreciate it takes a lot of time and effort to set something like this up, but think it would be a good call for others looking for information which can only make the site a better place to be.

[a8 tech]

look here for some basics

http://audienthusiasts.com/VagCom.html

[sacha35]

look here for some basics

http://audienthusiasts.com/VagCom.html


Thanks again a8 tech, I assume I have, 2g high mmi in my b8 as I have, DVD satnav,ami and bo sound system.

[a8 tech]

yes it would appear so

[sacha35]

yes it would appear so


Thank you.

[a8 tech]

hi

this little program may interest you for calculating vcds long code

http://rapidshare.com/files/388107417/Long_coding.rar.html

enjoy and hit the rep button if your happy with the upload

[sacha35]

hi

this little program may interest you for calculating vcds long code

http://rapidshare.com/files/388107417/Long_coding.rar.html

enjoy and hit the rep button if your happy with the upload

Thanks a8 tech for this,

sorry for all the questions, but as you can see I am not one of these guys that just likes to push buttons to get a few changes done, I want to know more about the Vag software and how it works.

I think for all of us the most important thing is our cars and making sure they are running right first of all and as I can already see with this software this is fairly easy to do, but on a side note it can also be very easy to do something wrong and make the cars system completely obsolete for the purpose it was intended for.

Therefore, is it possible to completely scan the cars system and make a complete backup of all log files that are stored using the VAG com setup? (Something like AUDI has on their main server of the cars codes ECT that have been stored by the technicians.)

I think if this can be done then at least anyone could have half a chance in getting things back up and running again if something went wrong or we imputed the wrong code.

Many Thanks again

Paul

[a8 tech]

yes you can run a full test instead of gateway installation then simply open each address and copy the long code then save them to a file for reference.

[Zenerdiode]

hi

this little program may interest you for calculating vcds long code

http://rapidshare.com/files/388107417/Long_coding.rar.html

enjoy and hit the rep button if your happy with the upload

Its gone already a8 tech. Would you re-up please?

[a8 tech]

http://rapidshare.com/files/392688897/Long_coding.rar.html

[Zenerdiode]

Got it, Thank You

[NickH A4]

My dealers said they couldn't make the wing mirror dip when in reverse, they said they contacted Audi and this is only available on the A6 and A8.

If I take the VAGCOM instructions with me will they be able to make the changes?

They said to pop in and they'll take another look.

Thanks
Nick

[sacha35]

Ok guys took the car back in today and told the dealer that I had run an Auto test on the car and it had found the problems listed above, the Audi dealer said that they had also run the same tests and found nothing wrong with the car at all.
Could there be a problem with the Vag.Com kit? Or are the dealers telling me pokies?

Thanks again guys for all your help

[a8 tech]

vag com does not tell lies

[sacha35]

vag com does not tell lies


Don't know what to do know as the tech at Audi said his test was far more reliable than VagCom, and Vag Com should not be trusted.

I feel like I am getting my chain pulled now from Southend Audi.

What should I do?

[a8 tech]

Re scan with vcds, if faults present then go to another dealer and ask for the guided fault print out and self diag print out.
Current vas software is version 18.
If there is still no fault recorded send a log to rosstech

[Aldoaccie]

Anyone with VAG.com in the Glasgow/Lanarkshire area? Need new cruise control unit coded in my s-line.

[certacito]

Anyone with VAG.com in the Glasgow/Lanarkshire area? Need new cruise control unit coded in my s-line.

PM sent

[sunil1234]

Please anyone with a vag.com in the south london/ surrey area (i live in Croydon) who can get rid of the annoying "service due!" message on my dash

thanks

[vwawudi]

What do you do with the files from the folder that plife kingly made available to download? Cannot run the program...

[spellsinger]

You don't need the programme from "plife" as this was posted in May - go to Ross-tech.com and download the latest VCDS software - Just download the PDF file, this has basic instructions for the more common procedures.

[Plife]

What do you do with the files from the folder that plife kingly made available to download? Cannot run the program...
Sorry the other zip file there was when I was using the x64 Beta which I could not get to work and had to upload the files for Ross Tech to take a look! I have now removed this so there is just the instructions :biglaugh:

[a8 tech]

unlock bluetooth mmi 3g

http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a4-8k/mmi-3g-bluetooth-freischalten.php

[ScottyUK]

I translated it into English, read it all but I'm still none the wiser. What advantage can be gained from doing this? :confused:

[a8 tech]

This is if you have 3g without phone, depending on the part number its going to be 3g with nav

You fit the microphone pack and enable the phone bingo, you now have mmi 3g with phone

The hardware is already installed in the 5f control unit (depending on pr number)but not enabled if it was not specified

Its been a closed shop on this little retro fit same as ami, where again you add the ami wiring and enable it.

Be interesting to carry this out as there seems to be plenty of ebay sellers offering the service at ££££££.

I became interested in this recently when looking through the green menu for dvd ripping and the owner mentioned he had just had the phone enabled by an ebay seller

Looked at a few different vehicles then went about the long haul google process and forums which have deleted the information for obvious financial reasons


Post up your menu from the settings screen

with bluetooth phone and dvd rip enabled plus ami
98839884

No doubt sds needs enabling plus the usual long code changes for mfsw etc

My interest is for educational purposes

[ScottyUK]

aha! I assummed that if had 3G then you at least had the Handfree profile with BT.

I just took a look at my car an both adaptions were already set as expected on my MY2010, 3G, AMI, Phone Low prep car

p.s. I turned the flash off for my pic ;):D

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3628815/A4_BT.JPG

[jade12378]

www.ross-tech.com (http://www.ross-tech.com) (make sure you're sitting down when you get to the price page)

Mirror dipping is something that only cars with Comfort pack i.e. memory can do.
Hi Scotty, So which item(S) would I actually need to buy from ross-tech to enable me to make these "modifications"? Cheers in advance.

[ScottyUK]

You just need the correct cable as the software is free.

You need a CAN cable. Either the micro-CAN or the HEX-CAN.

The difference is that the HEX-CAN can handle non-CAN bus cars i.e. the older models.

[jade12378]

Cheers for that info.

[jade12378]

I have done a quick instruction guide showing the functions I know about. If there is anything else you need added let me know the option and I will get some screen prints :beerchug:
I can't upload it as it is too big though! Anyone want it drop me a PM with your email address!

Hi Plife, would you be good enough to email this over to me please? Pls send to the1utd@ymail.com
Much appreciated.

[Plife]

Hi Plife, would you be good enough to email this over to me please? Pls send to the1utd@ymail.com
Much appreciated.

You should be able to get it from here. Let me know if you have any issues and I will email it.


I have had a go at hosting the instructions on Windows live. Let me know if it works.....or not!

http://cid-88591c8cb5233df9.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public

[MFGF]

Hi Scotty, So which item(S) would I actually need to buy from ross-tech to enable me to make these "modifications"? Cheers in advance.

Depending on your location, someone who already has VCDS and lives nearby may be willing to make these changes for you. Most folks on here with VCDS help others for free, or at the very most get beer money.

MF.

[avant_adam]

VCDS arrived today from RossTech.

Gague sweep enabled - nice
Flashing hazards on emergency braking - we'll see

TPMS didn't work at first attempt - suspect "wrong" ABS / ESP module?

Persuaded the wife that this kit will pay for itself because it allows me to wind back the electronic handbrake for changing rear pads (stand alone device to do that was going to be 80 GBP) and should also help identify any fault codes when the car gets chipped in a few months....

Its pretty easy to make the changes. Haven't enabled battery monitor yet - may give that a try another time.

Thanks for this great thread - and to those who have helped me so far. Much appreciated.

:beerchug:

Adam

[theblacksurge]

Anybody know what "HECKLAPPENSENSOR" means in English ?

There is a long colding helper check box for it in VCDS, it's the next bit after
the flashing brake light option.

I tried google translate but it didn' work.

[richy191]

Anybody know what "HECKLAPPENSENSOR" means in English ?

There is a long colding helper check box for it in VCDS, it's the next bit after
the flashing brake light option.

I tried google translate but it didn' work.

Hecklappen is the boot lid....hecklappensensor is the boot lid sensor. I hope this helps.

Cheers.

[certacito]

I've seen a vcds mod for the B7 which enables the headlight on icon in the DIS when the lights are on auto.

Enabling headlight lamp in Instrument cluster

Audi A4 B7

Go to the Instrument Cluster module (17)
Make a note of the coding
-2 form the coding in the ?? part - 00??xxx

E.g. 0006411 , recoded to 0004411 and voila the instrument cluster sidelight lamp lights up.

Has anyone tried this with the B8?

Ta

[ScottyUK]

Interesting .... I'll have a play in the morning.

[ScottyUK]

My module 17 is set to :

230D11001B002600010000

so it's seems to be a bigger more configurable module so not so simple to find.

I also got back to basics and shone a torch on the top part of the DIS play where the display would be. My Avant has a hidden symbol for convertible roof, active cruise control etc etc but it does not have a logo for headlight on.....just the main beam.

I wonder if we're just meant to work it out ! :confused:

[DrAce]

I wonder if we're just meant to work it out ! :confused:

Don't the indicators around the headlight control switch (normally in Auto) change colour depending on whether the headlights are on? AsI recall, with DRL these are unlit, when the lights come on the side-light indicator lights up green and the dipped beam lights up red.

Not ideal but no less useful than having fog lights indicators obscured by the steering wheel. :mad:

[certacito]

Think your right Scotty, looks like there is no head/side light indicator to light up on the B8.

I was trying to figure out whether my auto headlights switch on time needed changed now the days are getting a little longer but not easy when it's tough to know when they come on in the twilight/dusk.

[certacito]

Don't the indicators around the headlight control switch (normally in Auto) change colour depending on whether the headlights are on? AsI recall, with DRL these are unlit, when the lights come on the side-light indicator lights up green and the dipped beam lights up red.

Not ideal but no less useful than having fog lights indicators obscured by the steering wheel. :mad:

Interesting, can't say I've noticed but I'm sure you'll be right as there must be some indication.

I'll try and adjust my natural and comfortable driving position tomorrow so that my legs hyper extend at the knees to hit the offset pedals and now my upper body and neck need to sweep from left to right to observe the light switch. :D

[ScottyUK]

I actually did some testing earlier on the light switch as I too thought that was what we were meant to use.

I found that as soon as the DRLs (in daytime or when acting as sidelights) come on, then the interior lights up i.e. the red LED down lights, the dash, etc and also the light switch. The light switch shows the sides lights symbol as green and then other symbols and just subtley back lit.

I thought turning on the headlights either via Auto (in the dark) or manually turning them on would lights the icon but nothing changes.

I also did the same in daylight and dark with the DRL setting in MMI turned off. It didn't make any difference to the results. Apart from using the satnav (in auto colour mode_ to indicate it, I really don't know. :confused:

[ScottyUK]

I grabbed this off Audizine as a guy has spent some time putting it all together :

Audi A4/S4 B8
VCDS (VAG-COM) codes

Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark (1 = active)
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Disable amber corner lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Submodule 0
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable amber side markers (U.S. vehicles)
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Disable Key warning (keyless models)
[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 7 set to 0 (Uncheck)
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Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 2 - LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
Bit 7 - Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)
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Disable Seatbelt Chime
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive
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Enable Adaptive brake lights
[46 - Comfort System] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8
Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)
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Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
Reset MMI
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Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
[02 – Auto Trans] [Adaptation – 10]
Select “Single Gear Display” from top channel drop down menu
Select “D on/S on” from New value drop down menu
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Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist ‘lite’
Unconfirmed
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...r-the-A4/page2 (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/306426-Audi-hill-hold-assist-for-the-A4/page2)
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Enable Auxiliary ventilation
[5F - Information Electr.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 6
Bit 1 – Set to 1
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [Auxiliary heating] Enable
[08 - Auto HVAC] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 – Set to 1
Bit 4 – Set to 1
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Enable Battery meter
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
Reset MMI
or
[56 - Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value
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[B]Enable DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System)
[17 - Instruments] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255
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Enable Double Disarm Beep
[46 - Central Conv.] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Add 4
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Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
[09 – Cent. Elect.] -> [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 5 set to 1
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Enable DRL
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 1 = DRL via Front Side markers
Bit 2 = DRL via High Beams
Bit 3 = DRL via Fogs
Bit 4 = DRL via LEDs
Bit 6 = DRL via Side markers
Bit 7 = DRL via Tail lights
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Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 0 - Set to 1
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Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Bit 0- Check the box or change :Bit 0 to 1
Once the change has been made you can enable the front turn signals as DRL's by making the following change:
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 6 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 0 - Check the box for "Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active"
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Enable Headlights on all the time
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 5 - Check the box or change :(Bit 5 Set to 1)
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Enable Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1
Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"
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Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
[Hidden menu]
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"
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Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 1 – (Front) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 1 to 0
Bit 2 – (Rear) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 2 to 0
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Enable Lap Timer
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
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Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof
[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] ???
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Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0
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Enable Reverse mirror tilt
[52 Door Elect, Pass.] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 4
Bit 4 set to 1
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Enable Seat Memory
Could not find this one
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Enable Speed through MMI
Could not find this one
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Enable TPMS
* You need the 1AT ABS unit – check your stickers (1AS does not work)
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [RDK] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Tires Air Pressure Control] Set to 5

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16] (probably with login code: 61378)
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)

The TPMS need to be enabled in the Instrument Cluster:
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)
Reset MMI
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Enable VIM on MMI
[5F - Information Electr.] [Advanced ID - 1A] Note 1st Serial number
[Security Access] Enter Digits 6, 13, 10, 14, 11 of the 1st Serial number
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 48
Set to 255
Reset MMI
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Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)
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Set ADS to Individual
[09 – Cent. Elect.][Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 64
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 65
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 66
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
*Note all four channels needs to be set to the same value.

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Set Headlight washer - Duration
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change to e.g. 500
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Set Headlight washer - Cycles
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 26
change to e.g. 10
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Adjust Consumption in DIS
[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
change 100 to xxx (see samples below)

Sample 1 - Calculation based on volume per distance (e.g. l/100km):
DIS: 9,3 l/100 km.
Real: 9,8 l/100 km. (100 * 9,8 / 9,3 = 105,38)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 105

Sample 2 - Calculation based on distance per volume (e.g. MPG):
DIS: 23 MPG.
Real: 24 MPG. (100 * 23 / 24 = 95,83)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 96
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Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100
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[DrAce]

I grabbed this off Audizine as a guy has spent some time putting it all together

Good find, thanks :beerchug:

[ScottyUK]

It had a couple of corrections in it from me too so I was aware of it for a while but thought it was useful to share on here.



One thing I changed today may be useful (or already done) but those with Drive Select :

I coded my car so that the default start mode was "Comfort" since the wife & kids normally use it.

Today I realised (Doh! doh! doh!) that if the default start mode was "Individual" instead then it means we can each have the settings how we want and these are stored per key.

We now get out preferred tailored settings as default rather than just "Auto".

Very happy...but also kicking myself for not realising sooner!

Doh! doh! doh! :aargh4:

[DrAce]

Things have gone pretty smoothly: needle sweep, dipping mirror, lap timer all went without a hitch.

However, despite checking that I have module 1AT, I cannot get TPMS working.

When I get to the stage of coding the ABS controller, Long Helper informs me that it does have any codes and I'm obivously not going to start flipping bits blindly.

I have noticed that the controllers that have been found to work seem to starty with 8K0 whereas mine is 8K9 907 379 F - ESP8 quattro H06 0010.

Any suggestions?