VCDS/Hidden Menu Mods Updated For Facelift 2013 B8.5's

[vwblackb5]

I disabled wink on mine hoping to throw people off at lights or be spotted by a fellow enthusiast. Already got people at work thinking there's something wrong with their Audi headlights because there's winks haha

Can someone post a pic/vid for demonstration purposes of this new low power modified wink before I long code/vag myself.



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[Loe]

here is a quick video I made, turn signals off, LED @ 100% R/L, then driver side turn signal 100%/40% R/L LED, then passenger side turn signal 40%/100% R/L LED


https://www.dropbox.com/s/hhm6tp8600gs07r/2016-03-20%2023.10.49.mp4?dl=0

[vwblackb5]

here is a quick video I made, turn signals off, LED @ 100% R/L, then driver side turn signal 100%/40% R/L LED, then passenger side turn signal 40%/100% R/L LED


https://www.dropbox.com/s/hhm6tp8600gs07r/2016-03-20%2023.10.49.mp4?dl=0

Thanks for making the video! You're right, it's subtle. The amber seems more distinguishable. Not sure if they were being washed out with the LED at 100% (when wink disabled).

Will def try this out and see for myself. Thanks again for the video!




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[agorich]

here is a quick video I made, turn signals off, LED @ 100% R/L, then driver side turn signal 100%/40% R/L LED, then passenger side turn signal 40%/100% R/L LED


https://www.dropbox.com/s/hhm6tp8600gs07r/2016-03-20%2023.10.49.mp4?dl=0

oooOOoo I like this a lot. Have you tried 35% ? I am thinking maybe it will make it even easier to see the turn signal but still have a visible LED. Just a thought if anyone has done it. Thanks!

[Loe]

oooOOoo I like this a lot. Have you tried 35% ? I am thinking maybe it will make it even easier to see the turn signal but still have a visible LED. Just a thought if anyone has done it. Thanks!

I did, and I felt that at 35%, the LED's were still too yellow and not matching the color temp of the headlights when they are on, so I left the value at 40%.

[75sana]

I have 2013 allroad P+ , so to excess this hidden menu do I need any special tools? Does it show up on my mmi 3g screen or do I need vagcom cable and laptop?? Which one do I need and and has most affordable ones? Thanks.

[14S4GWM]

I have 2013 allroad P+ , so to excess this hidden menu do I need any special tools? Does it show up on my mmi 3g screen or do I need vagcom cable and laptop?? Which one do I need and and has most affordable ones? Thanks.

Please read the first post or all of them. You need to enable the hidden menu either through vcds or Carista.

[75sana]

Please read the first post or all of them. You need to enable the hidden menu either through vcds or Carista.
So carista shpu;d do all this mods?? I don't have to buy expensive vcdc??

[14S4GWM]

So carista shpu;d do all this mods?? I don't have to buy expensive vcdc??

Carista does some nice easy ones but does not operate anything like vcds does. VCDS can do so much more.

[dropshadow]

Carista does some nice easy ones but does not operate anything like vcds does. VCDS can do so much more.

And a legit cable is worth the investment if you plan to keep your car for a while. I don't even own an Audi right now, but I know I will again, so I held onto my cable.

[ATL_wagon_guy]

here is a quick video I made, turn signals off, LED @ 100% R/L, then driver side turn signal 100%/40% R/L LED, then passenger side turn signal 40%/100% R/L LED


https://www.dropbox.com/s/hhm6tp8600gs07r/2016-03-20%2023.10.49.mp4?dl=0

That looks great! Exactly what did you change and where? I just got a cable and am still learning the ropes. I turned off the wink, but I don't want to obscure the turn signals.

[Loe]

That looks great! Exactly what did you change and where? I just got a cable and am still learning the ropes. I turned off the wink, but I don't want to obscure the turn signals.

Let me go through my settings sometime today and get screenshots. IIRC this was the process I took:

In coding, you have to access Byte 3, and then bit 2 and bit 7 needs to be checked

then you have to go into adaptation, into channel 3, read your current value (mine was set at 27), and then have it set to 36 (or any value you want in terms of brightness).

This should activate this feature that reduces the LED brightness on the side that the turn signal is activated, versus having it on 100% or a complete wink. Keep in mind, any value above 40% does make it difficult to see the turn signal so that is why I kept it at 36%. This unfortunately doesn't allow the LED's to remain 100% bright with the headlights on, and instead adjusts them to 36% with them on, which is still brighter than the OEM at 27%, but something to consider. However, I do find the 36% to match the OEM headlight color temp very well so it's a win for me.

[arrowheaddoctor]

is there an easy way to turn off the "service due" indicator? thx

[boomtime]

is there an easy way to turn off the "service due" indicator? thx

Vagcom has a built in option for this, it performs all the resets with the sri option from the main menu.


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[arrowheaddoctor]

will the "To reset the MMI 3G+, press Menu, Big Knob, and Top Right Soft Button simultaneously" from the first page of this thread take care of this?

[14S4GWM]

will the "To reset the MMI 3G+, press Menu, Big Knob, and Top Right Soft Button simultaneously" from the first page of this thread take care of this?

No all that does is do a hard reset of the MMI itself. It does nothing else.

[Rusty Axle]

I have a 2013 S5 6MT, was exploring with the Ross_Tech & VAG-Com last weekend.

The Video In Motion still doesn't work. Maybe my car is hard of hearing, I'll try coding it again this weekend.

The windows roll up and sun roof closes when I hold the smart key, but rolling down still doesn't work.

I stumbled across something called 'Drive Away Assist' - is that associated with the annoying RPM increase when I start to release the clutch? I would seriously like to get rid of that.

Went to hidden menu to enable import form CD to MMI HD - nowhere to be found.

I did discover in Elec 1/Instruments/Bit 3 a reference to tire circumference. I would like to know how I can use that one, as moving to 20's has my true speed a few MPH faster than the speedo readout.

Looks like more exploring is in order this weekend.

[14S4GWM]

^ Did you enable the windows in the mmi? Look for central locking I believe.

[GusTTavoMX]

Is it possible to turn OFF the Auto Start function?

[stereojorge]

I have a 2013 S5 6MT, was exploring with the Ross_Tech & VAG-Com last weekend.

The Video In Motion still doesn't work. Maybe my car is hard of hearing, I'll try coding it again this weekend.

The windows roll up and sun roof closes when I hold the smart key, but rolling down still doesn't work.

I stumbled across something called 'Drive Away Assist' - is that associated with the annoying RPM increase when I start to release the clutch? I would seriously like to get rid of that.

Went to hidden menu to enable import form CD to MMI HD - nowhere to be found.

I did discover in Elec 1/Instruments/Bit 3 a reference to tire circumference. I would like to know how I can use that one, as moving to 20's has my true speed a few MPH faster than the speedo readout.

Looks like more exploring is in order this weekend.

Drive Away Assist might be related to features that involve the car going past a certain MPH to do certain items, like lock doors after 10mph etc... Not saying with certainty, just a thought.

As far as I know, you can't get rid of that RPM thing as that's part of the newer cars ability to help people not stall out, etc... I recommend you do the USP Stainless Steel Clutch Line as it helps this a bit and gives you more feedback of the clutch pedal than with the OEM line that has a delay valve in it.


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[escubidu84]

Enable Optic rear parking for cars without front parking sensors

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [16 - Security Access - 71679] do it [07 - Coding] Byte 0 - Bit 4 change 0 to 1


Does anybody tried that coding? Works in the B8.5 model?

[DannyDeez]

I have a 2013 S5 6MT, was exploring with the Ross_Tech & VAG-Com last weekend.

The Video In Motion still doesn't work. Maybe my car is hard of hearing, I'll try coding it again this weekend.

The windows roll up and sun roof closes when I hold the smart key, but rolling down still doesn't work.

I stumbled across something called 'Drive Away Assist' - is that associated with the annoying RPM increase when I start to release the clutch? I would seriously like to get rid of that.

Went to hidden menu to enable import form CD to MMI HD - nowhere to be found.

I did discover in Elec 1/Instruments/Bit 3 a reference to tire circumference. I would like to know how I can use that one, as moving to 20's has my true speed a few MPH faster than the speedo readout.

Looks like more exploring is in order this weekend.

Sorry can't help with much here, but I can confirm that video in motion does work on a 2013 S5 6MT. I had it coded on mine when I had it. Didn't do the coding myself though, but it worked 100%. So don't give up lol.

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[Raistlin]

Disabled wink but then had second thoughts, did the reverse but wink doesn't work now. Checked my value and it is same number, 91, before I changed it. Anyone know how to get it back, seems safer with it winking, I have a 20 pw 4 Q5 thanks.

[boomtime]

Disabled wink but then had second thoughts, did the reverse but wink doesn't work now. Checked my value and it is same number, 91, before I changed it. Anyone know how to get it back, seems safer with it winking, I have a 20 pw 4 Q5 thanks.

Factory condition is no wink but the DRL is off when turn signal is on that side only.

If you mean the wink where it alternates (flashes) between the DRL (white LED strips) and the amber turn signal lamp in the same headlight housing, while signaling a turn, that is not a factory setting.

[Vendetta44]

Hey guys. Need a favor. Any of you with a b8.5 and vag com could you take a screen shot of your coding in central ele after going to long coding. I disabled my DRL's and not sure at what point I did. I have checked everything. I disabled side ambers and I thought it was after I did that but switched that back and DRL's still not working. Or is there a way to reset all coding back to factory?

[KimmoL]

You should see old coding in txt file, which is located Debug folder C:\Ross-Tech\VCDS\Debug

[JBAeroEngineer]

Enable Optic rear parking for cars without front parking sensors

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [16 - Security Access - 71679] do it [07 - Coding] Byte 0 - Bit 4 change 0 to 1


Does anybody tried that coding? Works in the B8.5 model?

I enabled it on my 2010 with retrofitted MMI and OEM backup camera. It displays for 1-2 seconds then goes back to the car menu :(

[boykoenator]

I have a 2015 A4 S-Line and I was doing some of these mods and now my headlights are completely manual. Does anybody have the stock long coding saved they could share? Or at least a working version? [hail]

[Capt Donkey]

[Enable Audi Drive Select

http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom_FL_ADS.html

Working

My adaptation settings are as follows:
Channel 66: 47
Channel 65: 3
Channel 64: 3
Channel 63: 3

Set channels 63-65 to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to set the ADS default to Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, or Individual, respectively]


Just found something interesting... if you use the settings listed above, I lose the ability to select the 4 different programs in my facelift car... My channel defaults are: 0, 218, 0 and 15 - respectively. If I change these to 0, 3, 0 and 15 (basically changing only channel 64 to 3 - the system will automatically leave itself in sport mode when I select drive. Interesting. What I would really like is to confirm that it stays in "Dynamic" mode each time I start the vehicle, which is where I leave it.... but alas, I cannot seem to confirm this. Anyone else have this issue?

L

I realize this post was from a long time ago, but I have a question on it (if you're even still paying attention to this stuff any more). :-) Just confirming, changing channel 64 from 218 to 3 had the effect of defaulting the trans to S instead of D after restarts? I'm thinking about VAG-COM'ing my 2016 S4 auto w/NAV and MMI.

I spend most of my time in S mode and would be super happy to not have to shift into it every time I start the car. Also, do you remember if D was still available? Many here crave this functionality, but your post is the only place where I've seen someone actually achieve it. Also, did you lose any of the ADS choices by altering only channel 64's value?

Last thing, if anybody currently coding their B8 or B8.5 would like to try what I'm asking the4siswicked about here to see if it works and then post back, I'd be eternallly grateful. Thanks! [hail]

[doughboy17]

I finally understand why the back up camera remains on until ~9mph in Drive in my B8.5 S4! It is due to people, including me, wanting to use the yellow, red lines/marks on the screen to park, especially parallel parking. Initially, I was frustrated that I could not accomplish the mod below on the B8.5 due to non-existence of the 10 - Park/Steer Assist module.


Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)

BTW, OBDeleven is impressive and I recommend it! Although I have only had it for several days, I've been able to complete all the "VCDS mods" that I want using Long Coding rather than the Apps feature (still deciding whether to move to the Dim LED blink on turn signal for US cars). Owning two Audis now, I believe it was a solid $80 investment. I realize it may have a limitation with real time logging but probably would not use that feature much, regardless.

[Dobbler]

Factory condition is no wink but the DRL is off when turn signal is on that side only.

If you mean the wink where it alternates (flashes) between the DRL (white LED strips) and the amber turn signal lamp in the same headlight housing, while signaling a turn, that is not a factory setting.

Wait. There's a setting to have the DRL and turn signal alternate flashing???

[JBAeroEngineer]

I realize this post was from a long time ago, but I have a question on it (if you're even still paying attention to this stuff any more). :-) Just confirming, changing channel 64 from 218 to 3 had the effect of defaulting the trans to S instead of D after restarts? I'm thinking about VAG-COM'ing my 2016 S4 auto w/NAV and MMI.

I spend most of my time in S mode and would be super happy to not have to shift into it every time I start the car. Also, do you remember if D was still available? Many here crave this functionality, but your post is the only place where I've seen someone actually achieve it. Also, did you lose any of the ADS choices by altering only channel 64's value?

Last thing, if anybody currently coding their B8 or B8.5 would like to try what I'm asking the4siswicked about here to see if it works and then post back, I'd be eternallly grateful. Thanks! [hail]Here's a better explanation: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/433578-Compiled-Drive-Select-VAG-COM-codes

[doughboy17]

Update for the B8.5s (using OBDeleven):

Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake

[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> select "Manual release" from dropdown -> select "with button" from dropdown

[Lbsigman]

Before I go back in and enable the hidden green menu, I just wanted to confirm this is the correct sequence for my 2016 with Nav and Audi Connect:

Enable Hidden Engineering Menu in MMI 3G+

[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1

I just got back from the dealership after getting the dreaded "The navigation data is invalid" error which wiped out my Nav and Audi Connect. They got everything working but of course, all of my settings have been wiped out.

I don't know what the heck I did, but it wasn't pretty. [headbang] My mistake for not saving screen shots of the long code, which I'm going to do moving forward.

[gfcipriani]

2014 S4 here, MMI 3G+. Cannot configure the jukebox to import cds. Even with non copyrighted discs. Any one get this to work on a B8.5?


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[G_Wagon]

Hi everyone...I just did the programming for windows down w key fob... and all it does is crack the sunroof... what am I missing? Do I need to change settings on the mmi?

[FromRagsToS4]

Hi everyone...I just did the programming for windows down w key fob... and all it does is crack the sunroof... what am I missing? Do I need to change settings on the mmi?

Yes. you can change windows/sunroof options in the MMI

[doughboy17]

2014 S4 here, MMI 3G+. Cannot configure the jukebox to import cds. Even with non copyrighted discs. Any one get this to work on a B8.5?


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Mine was automatically enabled via the media menu. I did not need to enable via hidden green menu.

[G_Wagon]

Got it! Thanks yall!

[RandyL]

I'm trying to ascertain whether there is a setting that can be changed to keep the main instrument backlights ON when the main headlight switch is turned to off. Searching did not yield anything, on both my '13 S4 and now my '15 S5 the backlights turn off, annoying. Anyone aware of such a setting that can be changed with VCDS?

[14S4GWM]

I'm trying to ascertain whether there is a setting that can be changed to keep the main instrument backlights ON when the main headlight switch is turned to off. Searching did not yield anything, on both my '13 S4 and now my '15 S5 the backlights turn off, annoying. Anyone aware of such a setting that can be changed with VCDS?

No, its a safety issue....They are off until you turn your lights on. You don't want to be driving with no exterior lights on.

[Comfy Pursuit]

Is there a code to have fog lights automatically turn on w/headlights for a ‘15 in “Auto” mode?


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[RandyL]

No, its a safety issue....They are off until you turn your lights on. You don't want to be driving with no exterior lights on.

The DRLs are on regardless. My interest in having the main instruments backlights on in the "0" position is for driving through repeated tunnels where the AUTO mode keeps turning the headlights off and on.

[14S4GWM]

The DRLs are on regardless. My interest in having the main instruments backlights on in the "0" position is for driving through repeated tunnels where the AUTO mode keeps turning the headlights off and on.

Not possible

- - - Updated - - -


Is there a code to have fog lights automatically turn on w/headlights for a ‘15 in “Auto” mode?


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Nope

[Polo77]

Anyone know the coding to remove fog lights as cornering lights?


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[todor]

Anyone know the coding to remove fog lights as cornering lights?

In Carista it's called "Cornering lights (using fog lights)" and it's in the "Lights" category. Just set it from YES to NO.

If you don't have Carista or an ELM327 adapter and you need the exact byte and bit, it's Central Elec ECU -> coding -> byte 4, bit 0.

[Strong Man]

Hi Guys,

Is there a code to have fog lights working in “Auto” mode without turn on low beams light?

For example during a day light in auto mode only DRL are working. When I turn fog lights ON for some reason low beams light turns ON too. I'm looking how to cancel this dependency.

[dropshadow]

Hi Guys,

Is there a code to have fog lights working in “Auto” mode without turn on low beams light?

For example during a day light in auto mode only DRL are working. When I turn fog lights ON for some reason low beams light turns ON too. I'm looking how to cancel this dependency.

Code your fogs to act as DRLs and they'll come on with the ignition.

________________________________________
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
________________________________________

[Strong Man]

Code your fogs to act as DRLs and they'll come on with the ignition.

________________________________________
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
________________________________________

I understand that, but Is that mean fogs will work all the time without an option to turn them OFF? and I really don't the idea that fogs will run all the time .

[Polo77]

In Carista it's called "Cornering lights (using fog lights)" and it's in the "Lights" category. Just set it from YES to NO.

If you don't have Carista or an ELM327 adapter and you need the exact byte and bit, it's Central Elec ECU -> coding -> byte 4, bit 0.

Thanks man. I’ll be coding through obdeleven


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[Strong Man]

Hi Guys,

Is there a code to have fog lights working in “Auto” mode without turn on low beams light?

For example during a day light in auto mode only DRL are working. When I turn fog lights ON for some reason low beams light turns ON too. I'm looking how to cancel this dependency.

Bump!

[LachlanEmosewa]

For my 2015- I had to make 3 changes to get mine to work- I don’t think the B8.5 guide lists them all which is why some others are having problems.

1. Enable the hidden menu to get to the options:
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6 -> Change 0 to 1
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

2. Enter hidden menu:
Hold down "car" + "menu" for about 5 seconds
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Check the box to Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carbusassignment] [interior light] Change to CAN Komfort 1/9
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

3. Enable coding in Cent Elec.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 16 Bit 6 –
Set this bit manually to “1” - (1 = active)

Hope this helps those who are stuck on their B8.5's!

Third step needs to be added/updated to the first page. thanks man

2014 S5 confirmed ,headlights need to be on...

[redbean25]

Let me go through my settings sometime today and get screenshots. IIRC this was the process I took:

In coding, you have to access Byte 3, and then bit 2 and bit 7 needs to be checked

then you have to go into adaptation, into channel 3, read your current value (mine was set at 27), and then have it set to 36 (or any value you want in terms of brightness).

This should activate this feature that reduces the LED brightness on the side that the turn signal is activated, versus having it on 100% or a complete wink. Keep in mind, any value above 40% does make it difficult to see the turn signal so that is why I kept it at 36%. This unfortunately doesn't allow the LED's to remain 100% bright with the headlights on, and instead adjusts them to 36% with them on, which is still brighter than the OEM at 27%, but something to consider. However, I do find the 36% to match the OEM headlight color temp very well so it's a win for me.


I toyed with this today and can confirm the following settings are correct. Works like a charm:

09 - Central Electronics:

Coding - 07 -> Long Coding Helper
Byte 2 -> Bit 6 Set to '1' (Enables Side Marker Lights with DRLs)

Byte 3 -> Bit 2 Set to '1' (LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights)
Byte 3 -> Bit 7 Set to '1' (Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators)

Security - 16 -> 20113
Adaptation - 10
Channel 03 -> Set to 36 (or whatever % you desire)

Now when I put on the turn signal, the LED strip dims to 36% and the amber turn signal is more visible. I like this alternative to the full 'wink' disable.

[BIG_ROOSTER]

For my 2015- I had to make 3 changes to get mine to work- I don’t think the B8.5 guide lists them all which is why some others are having problems.

1. Enable the hidden menu to get to the options:
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6 -> Change 0 to 1
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

2. Enter hidden menu:
Hold down "car" + "menu" for about 5 seconds
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Check the box to Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carbusassignment] [interior light] Change to CAN Komfort 1/9
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

3. Enable coding in Cent Elec.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 16 Bit 6 –
Set this bit manually to “1” - (1 = active)

Hope this helps those who are stuck on their B8.5's!

Thanks so much for this for some reason I had never done the carbusassignment. My lights worked but the adjustment was grayed out and now it finally is adjustable.


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[G_Wagon]

I toyed with this today and can confirm the following settings are correct. Works like a charm:

09 - Central Electronics:

Coding - 07 -> Long Coding Helper
Byte 2 -> Bit 6 Set to '1' (Enables Side Marker Lights with DRLs)

Byte 3 -> Bit 2 Set to '1' (LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights)
Byte 3 -> Bit 7 Set to '1' (Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators)

Security - 16 -> 20113
Adaptation - 10
Channel 03 -> Set to 36 (or whatever % you desire)

Now when I put on the turn signal, the LED strip dims to 36% and the amber turn signal is more visible. I like this alternative to the full 'wink' disable.

Is it possible for u to post a short video of how your headlights look with this adaptation?

[redbean25]

Is it possible for u to post a short video of how your headlights look with this adaptation?

It looks just like the video Loe provided in post #252 (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/562636-VCDS-Hidden-Menu-Mods-Updated-For-Facelift-2013-B8-5-s?p=11488918&viewfull=1#post11488918). If I can get my wife to help me, I can try and get a video later this week.

[G_Wagon]

It looks just like the video Loe provided in post #252 (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/562636-VCDS-Hidden-Menu-Mods-Updated-For-Facelift-2013-B8-5-s?p=11488918&viewfull=1#post11488918). If I can get my wife to help me, I can try and get a video later this week.

Thx

[johnheer]

I can't believe that I went through 20 pages of 100 posts each on the original thread (hours and hours and hours), and only NOW found this thread!! This needs a STICKIE, moderators! Please?

[14S4GWM]

I can't believe that I went through 20 pages of 100 posts each on the original thread (hours and hours and hours), and only NOW found this thread!! This needs a STICKIE, moderators! Please?

Good luck, mods don't do shit around here. Its a free for all

[johnheer]

Good luck, mods don't do shit around here. Its a free for all

That can be good or bad. Sounds like not so good here, eh?

[tsitalon1]

NEW QUESTION - I have one of those car insurance company dongles in the OBDII which tracks my driving habits (I consented for the potential discount). The dongle reads hard acceleration and hard braking events which are tracked in the ECU. Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events in the car's memory?

Remove that dongle, have you lost your mind :)

[G_Wagon]

NEW QUESTION - I have one of those car insurance company dongles in the OBDII which tracks my driving habits (I consented for the potential discount). The dongle reads hard acceleration and hard braking events which are tracked in the ECU. Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events in the car's memory?

I definitely opted out for that one...

[alexdell]

NEW QUESTION - I have one of those car insurance company dongles in the OBDII which tracks my driving habits (I consented for the potential discount). The dongle reads hard acceleration and hard braking events which are tracked in the ECU. Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events in the car's memory?

I signed up for that w/ Liberty Mutual when I got the S4 last August. It was the longest 90 days of my life. I would occasionally unplug it just to get "my fix" for some spirited driving. At the end, I ended up saving 8% off my premium. It's almost impossible not to get flagged as I needed to accelerate to merge in to traffic & brake a bit harder on occasion. The dongle would sync up to their server almost daily once the car is running. I think it was guaranteed 5% discount at a minimum though. It was interesting to read the logs on the acceleration and hard braking data though. This tracker is definitely not meant for an S4 ;-)

[TroySico]

GAUGE CLUSTER BACKLIGHTS:

Does anyone now how to make the gauge cluster lights stay on when the headlights are turned off while the car is on? The ambient light sensor is adversely effected by my dark tint, so anytime I put the headlights in Auto mode, the lights just go on on anything short of high-noon on a mid-summer day. With the headlights off, the gauge cluster lighting turns off or dims if ambient light is too low, as to alert the driver to turn the headlights on (Toyota Prius' need this feature!)

[Gunnark100]

GAUGE CLUSTER BACKLIGHTS:

Does anyone now how to make the gauge cluster lights stay on when the headlights are turned off while the car is on?

No luck with this! No help, but increase a bit drl brightness and switch to park position!

[Adams-Allroad]

Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist

Has anyone enabled this on thier b8.5 allroad auto 8 speed

[TC_S4]

NEW QUESTION - I have one of those car insurance company dongles in the OBDII which tracks my driving habits (I consented for the potential discount). The dongle reads hard acceleration and hard braking events which are tracked in the ECU. Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events in the car's memory?

In my case, my insurance proposed me to install an app to track my driving behaviours. In exchange, I get 10% off on the first year and a potential better insurance rate on the next. Installed the app to get the 10% and deleted right after. No way, I would let my insurance to track my driving behaviours and use it against me in the future. If they don’t give me a good insurance rate at renewal, I’ll be long gone.

[kelseysautobody]

Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist

Has anyone enabled this on thier b8.5 allroad

I have this enabled on my DSG S4. Think it's the "Lite" version, whatever that means, but it works nicely. The other day I was pulling out of an uphill driveway onto a main road and it held the car in place for the few seconds I needed it.

[doughboy17]

Remove that dongle, have you lost your mind :)

Ditto! With all due respect, insurance companies are in business to make money. Do you think they would make an offer that could not financially benefit them in the future? They employ actuaries who are experts in using probabilities to estimate future cash flows. Depending upon the language in your insurance policy, which is a contract, the info. obtained from that dongle could be used to deny part or all of a potential claim. When I was a teenager, my father told me to pick out the tallest building in any major city and I would find the vast majority of the time it would have the name of an insurance co. or a bank on it. There is a reason for that.

Get an independent insurance agent, shop your policy every few years, or if you are averse to that, use Amica or USAA, if you are eligible, for your insurance.

[Adams-Allroad]

Thanks for update

Need to know any issue with b8.5 auto 8 speed

[sacandagaD]

Boy, I can't believe the amount of insurance and life advice I am getting on here, when all I asked for was VCDS advice. If I had asked for advice on whether to use the dongle or not, or how to buy insurance, then all of this input would be welcome. [I'm a 52 year old lawyer, and I've been around the block.] But very few answers have related to my only question. Does anyone else have RELEVANT information that relates to my question -- "Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events [hard acceleration and hard braking] in the car's memory?"

Don't take it personally it's just Audizine, [:D]. As I mentioned in another thread, I don't believe you can track it with Vag-Com, because you would need to have it connected at all times. But here is a very definitive "how to" on performance logging created by Jran, I would shoot him a PM if he is still on the forum.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/611658-How-To-VCDS-Performance-Logging?highlight=performance+logging

[kelseysautobody]

Boy, I can't believe the amount of insurance and life advice I am getting on here, when all I asked for was VCDS advice. If I had asked for advice on whether to use the dongle or not, or how to buy insurance, then all of this input would be welcome. [I'm a 52 year old lawyer, and I've been around the block.] But very few answers have related to my only question. Does anyone else have RELEVANT information that relates to my question -- "Can VCDS be used to log or read (or change) the number of such events [hard acceleration and hard braking] in the car's memory?"

So what you're getting at is you want to change the hard accel/decel counter to make it look like you drive the car easier for lower insurance rates? Boy, all lawyers are assholes [:D]

In all seriousness though besides the launch counter on a DSG car I haven't seen anything like that. Maybe there's a trigger and counter on the insurance dongle when throttle position or brake pedal force goes above a certain number but I highly doubt you could erase or change anything through VCDS.

[BIG_ROOSTER]

Curious of the legality of cheating an insurance company hmmmm


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[14S4GWM]

Curious of the legality of cheating an insurance company hmmmm


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Its only cheating if you get caught

[kt883]

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)

Not completely sure what this does, but the coding took and it appears to be working



I think this enables emergency brake flashing. If you lock up the brakes and ABS engages your brakes will flash (or turn signals) to alert the driver behind you of HARD braking since the flashes will catch your attention better than a solid brake light

[BIG_ROOSTER]

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)

Not completely sure what this does, but the coding took and it appears to be working



I think this enables emergency brake flashing. If you lock up the brakes and ABS engages your brakes will flash (or turn signals) to alert the driver behind you of HARD braking since the flashes will catch your attention better than a solid brake light

https://youtu.be/H9Nww7iBIrM


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[itlnstallion818]

I did this and it didn’t appear to work


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[Gunnark100]

I did this and it didn’t appear to work


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What speed you had when hit the brakes?

[itlnstallion818]

I tested at probably 25-35mph


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[Gunnark100]

I tested at probably 25-35mph


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I have not tested this, but by rumor it works 40+!

[VeeDubbinJetta]

I had forgotten I did this on my S4 when I got it. I did brakes over the weekend and was needing them in. Got this flashers to come on a few times because of this feature

[Lord Cavendish]

I have tried to active the auxiliary ventilation in my A4 allroad B8.5, but after doing all steps, the menu doesn’t appear in MMI and I watch this error (second pic).

I don’t know if this could be a problem, because I had this error, but clicking OK I got enter...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180227/05ab9b1fafbf644033dd52628c6e84f9.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180227/ebd88b4a697ffe6cefedd061ec8323c4.jpg

Any idea about that?

Thanks!


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[JBAeroEngineer]

I have tried to active the auxiliary ventilation in my A4 allroad B8.5, but after doing all steps, the menu doesn’t appear in MMI and I watch this error (second pic).

I don’t know if this could be a problem, because I had this error, but clicking OK I got enter...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180227/05ab9b1fafbf644033dd52628c6e84f9.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180227/ebd88b4a697ffe6cefedd061ec8323c4.jpg

Any idea about that?

Thanks!


Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando TapatalkYou're supposed to get the fault code,you don't have an auxiliary heater. Did you enable the menu option in the green menu?

[Lord Cavendish]

You're supposed to get the fault code,you don't have an auxiliary heater. Did you enable the menu option in the green menu?

I don’t have it, but I think it is possible to activate (with limitations). Yes, I enabled the green menu option too. I have no idea what happen.


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[JBAeroEngineer]

I don’t have it, but I think it is possible to activate (with limitations). Yes, I enabled the green menu option too. I have no idea what happen.


Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando TapatalkIf you did the green menu coding for a b8.5, reset the MMI, should show up

[Lord Cavendish]

If you did the green menu coding for a b8.5, reset the MMI, should show up

I did it too... [emoji45]


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[JBAeroEngineer]

I did it too... [emoji45]


Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando TapatalkUnder car menu operation, what value do you have for the Aux heater?

[Gunnark100]

I did it too... [emoji45]


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It has not been confirmed that works on 3G basic(only high or plus), maybe thats the issue!

[Lord Cavendish]

Under car menu operation, what value do you have for the Aux heater?

Is that in the green menu? I will see it, right now I don’t know


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[Lord Cavendish]

It has not been confirmed that works on 3G basic(only high or plus), maybe thats the issue!

It could explain my case...


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[Lord Cavendish]

Under car menu operation, what value do you have for the Aux heater?

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[MSq5]

So what you're getting at is you want to change the hard accel/decel counter to make it look like you drive the car easier for lower insurance rates? Boy, all lawyers are assholes [:D]

In all seriousness though besides the launch counter on a DSG car I haven't seen anything like that. Maybe there's a trigger and counter on the insurance dongle when throttle position or brake pedal force goes above a certain number but I highly doubt you could erase or change anything through VCDS.

I am a lawyer. I play by the rules. Let's not attack everyone based on the actions of one. I know he was asking about something different than the launch counter issue. I think the OBD 2 port is just passing through standard data that the insurance dongle's own software interprets, so VCDS could not interrupt or falsify it. That's wrong, if possible.

But, there is an analogy to the launch control counter. A lot of hard core racer types here (yourself included) have found the launch counter. Some have tried to reset the launch count, not to cheat Audi or insurance companies, but rather because they need to maintain performance in highly modified cars that have exceeded the count. Those cars are out of warranty for many other reasons. They are not trying to cheat anyone. But, some people in warranty are trying to reset it to keep their warranty. That's wrong.

To my knowledge VCDS permits viewing the launch count number. I don't know if it permits a reset. That may be controlled by transmission software.

[JBAeroEngineer]

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Re-do you steps.

[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

2. Enter Green Menu
3. Scroll down to "CAR" and select
4. Scroll down to "CARDEVICELIST" and select
5. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and selct the box so it is filled
6. Use the return button to go back to the "CAR" menu
7. Scroll down to "CARMENUOPERATION" and select
8. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and set the slider to 5
9. Use the return button to go back to the "CAR" menu
10. Scroll down to "CARBUSASSIGNMENT" and select
11. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and selct the option [CAN Komfort] 1/9

[G_Wagon]

You're supposed to get the fault code,you don't have an auxiliary heater. Did you enable the menu option in the green menu?

If 2013 allroads don't have an aux heater, then why is there a recall for the aux heater?

I have had this recall done on my 2013 allroad, but I don't have an aux heater option in my MMI. What's up w that?

[JBAeroEngineer]

If 2013 allroads don't have an aux heater, then why is there a recall for the aux heater?

I have had this recall done on my 2013 allroad, but I don't have an aux heater option in my MMI. What's up w that?

Control module errors are related to lack of a physical button on the MMI fascia (think enabling drive select). I think the aux heaters in the EU have the hardware fascia, no?

[G_Wagon]

Control module errors are related to lack of a physical button on the MMI fascia (think enabling drive select). I think the aux heaters in the EU have the hardware fascia, no?

Yes, if I'm not correct I think it's on the remote and on the app...
You can pre set times for the aux heater to turn on or turn it on as ur walking up to the car w the remote...
I'm not sure tho

My question is...why do we have aux heaters in our cars, and why would I have to get a recall to fix it, if it doesn't get used?

[Lord Cavendish]

Re-do you steps.

[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

2. Enter Green Menu
3. Scroll down to "CAR" and select
4. Scroll down to "CARDEVICELIST" and select
5. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and selct the box so it is filled
6. Use the return button to go back to the "CAR" menu
7. Scroll down to "CARMENUOPERATION" and select
8. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and set the slider to 5
9. Use the return button to go back to the "CAR" menu
10. Scroll down to "CARBUSASSIGNMENT" and select
11. Scroll down to "AUXILLIARY HEATING" and selct the option [CAN Komfort] 1/9

Thank you so much for your support, but from point number 7, the green menu doesn’t have that parameters, so I can’t do that changes, I’m lost


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[oldzmann]

Hi all, I am in the process of installing larger calipers on my S4. It was mentioned in another thread on brake bleeding that one has to run an ABS adaptation function to get the pedal height back to something approaching normal. Does anyone know the steps to run this ABS adaptation?

[Kczach]

Thank you so much for your support, but from point number 7, the green menu doesn’t have that parameters, so I can’t do that changes, I’m lost


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Have you tried to just push and hold the fan button for 4-5 seconds to keep the fan running for 15 minutes (with the ignition off)?
It didn't work for my B8 S4 but it works for my C7.5 S6.

[alhutch]

Hi all, I am in the process of installing larger calipers on my S4. It was mentioned in another thread on brake bleeding that one has to run an ABS adaptation function to get the pedal height back to something approaching normal. Does anyone know the steps to run this ABS adaptation?

Running the VCDS ABS function is generally for ABS unit replacement (to get fluid circulating in the new unit). If you are just replacing calipers, you can do a standard flush and bleed afterward without issue. Just don't let the reservoir at the master cylinder run dry and introduce air into the system there.

As an aside, you doing front & rear calipers or front only?

[Adams-Allroad]

Anyone know how to look at boost via vcds.

2006 A3 easy. 2014 allroad completly changed

[LmG7119]

Was there a setting in Green Menu to change seat heater timing from 3 to 2 after 10 minutes? I can't find it.

Thanks

[fmzip]

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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake for B8.5 should be edited

FROM:
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0

TO:
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Select from drop down menu "ENG 101137", Under "New Value" Select "With Button" from drop down menu


Enable Release Parking Brake without Seatbelt for B8.5 should be edited

FROM:
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0

TO:
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Select from drop down menu "ENG 101131", Under "New Value" Select "NOT ACTIVATED" from drop down menu

[fmzip]

Can someone explain this to me please? If I do what is in bold in both, does that resolve the LED wink? Or do I change Bit 7 to zero/uncheck? Why two entries, just curious

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)

[btb.tyler09]

Can someone explain this to me please? If I do what is in bold in both, does that resolve the LED wink? Or do I change Bit 7 to zero/uncheck? Why two entries, just curious

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)There are two brightness settings for the LED light bars. One in DRL mode and one in the headlight on mode. Normally the LEDs will switch to the headlight brightness level when the light switch is flipped to Parking Light mode. Parking light mode by default turns on the rear tail lights and all the side indicators, but leaves the headlight projectors off.

Bit 2 alters whether the LEDs use the DRL brightness setting or the Headlight brightness setting in Parking mode.

Bit 7 is the winking feature, but only works in headlight off mode. When headlights or parking lights are on the LEDs stay on with the turn signal, and i can't find a way to change that.

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[fmzip]

There are two brightness settings for the LED light bars. One in DRL mode and one in the headlight on mode. Normally the LEDs will switch to the headlight brightness level when the light switch is flipped to Parking Light mode. Parking light mode by default turns on the rear tail lights and all the side indicators, but leaves the headlight projectors off.

Bit 2 alters whether the LEDs use the DRL brightness setting or the Headlight brightness setting in Parking mode.

Bit 7 is the winking feature, but only works in headlight off mode. When headlights or parking lights are on the LEDs stay on with the turn signal, and i can't find a way to change that.

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Thanks for the help. I stumbled across your post, and this for dim instead of wink but it works only with DRL on



Instead of complete wink off, there is another mod that comes as stock in Europe. There is an LED dim instead of wink.


Starting with factory setting:


Central Electronics 09
Coding 07
Long Code helper
Byte 02 - Check bit 6 (Side Marker as DRL)
If you have already eliminated the winking, the you will need to go to Byte 03 and undo the modification. In other words, the winking DRL options (Bit 7) will need to remain checked/on as it was in the factory setting.



https://youtu.be/IR8A2FSj51M

[fmzip]

For my 2015- I had to make 3 changes to get mine to work- I don’t think the B8.5 guide lists them all which is why some others are having problems.

1. Enable the hidden menu to get to the options:
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6 -> Change 0 to 1
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

2. Enter hidden menu:
Hold down "car" + "menu" for about 5 seconds
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Check the box to Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carbusassignment] [interior light] Change to CAN Komfort 1/9
Reset MMI push "menu" + center knob + upper right silver button

3. Enable coding in Cent Elec.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 16 Bit 6 –
Set this bit manually to “1” - (1 = active)

Hope this helps those who are stuck on their B8.5's!

I got this to work in my 2015 as well, the footwells are slightly on with the headlightson. However, I don't see a way to adjust their brightness via the MMI, is there supposed to be a virtual knob on the display?

[Ornithology]

I got this to work in my 2015 as well, the footwells are slightly on with the headlightson. However, I don't see a way to adjust their brightness via the MMI, is there supposed to be a virtual knob on the display?

Yes, there is in the MMI menu. However, I find that even after adjustments, it is very minimal and you will only notice the change because you're the one who tweaked it.

[AerotusX]

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Set ADS to specific preset Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or 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.

Need some help with this. I tried setting Channel 63-66 to value = 3 for dynamic mode by default when starting the car. It does seem to start in dynamic mode at start-up, but now I only have "Comfort" and "Individual" mode to select on my MMI. If I toggle out of dynamic to either "Comfort" or "individual", I can't toggle back to dynamic since it's no longer an option (Auto mode disappeared as well). Have anyone experience this and can suggest a fix? I want to start in dynamic mode but I still want the 4 selectable options in MMI.

[Gunnark100]

________________________________________
Set ADS to specific preset Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or 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.

Need some help with this. I tried setting Channel 63-66 to value = 3 for dynamic mode by default when starting the car. It does seem to start in dynamic mode at start-up, but now I only have "Comfort" and "Individual" mode to select on my MMI. If I toggle out of dynamic to either "Comfort" or "individual", I can't toggle back to dynamic since it's no longer an option (Auto mode disappeared as well). Have anyone experience this and can suggest a fix? I want to start in dynamic mode but I still want the 4 selectable options in MMI.

First go back to old values, as this is instruction for pre-facelift!

[fmzip]

This one should be stickied!

I've been driving BMW's for years prior to purchasing the S4. My biggest gripe, the steering feel was nowhere near the accuracy of prior BMW's. Just seemed too light and "off". Driving through the twisties, just never felt right. Highway speeds, car wanders. Stumbled across this and I have to say, the steering feels awesome! Credit to Tomasz for finding this many years back.

Disable DSR
44-electric steering assist module
Long Code Helper
Byte 0
Bit 4 (uncheck box for "Driver Steering Recommendation")

"Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) is a feature of the Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) system.Sensors detect when the car is starting to skid and the steering's electronic control unit (ECU) provides a prompt to the driver to correct the problem by making the steering wheel move slightly. Since most drivers find the idea of a car steering itself troubling, VW Group stresses that the robotic nudge is merely a suggestion"

[AerotusX]

First go back to old values, as this is instruction for pre-facelift!

Oh, I see. Do you have the correct values for post-facelift (B8.5)?

[Gunnark100]

Oh, I see. Do you have the correct values for post-facelift (B8.5)?


Here you get all you need for facelift:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/644791-B8-5-S4-to-always-start-in-the-previous-Drive-mode-(f-e-Dynamic)?p=10630453&viewfull=1#post10630453

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/675223-Force-default-quot-Individual-quot-Audi-Drive-Select-setting?p=12837853&viewfull=1#post12837853

[fmzip]

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Set ADS to specific preset Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or 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.

Need some help with this. I tried setting Channel 63-66 to value = 3 for dynamic mode by default when starting the car. It does seem to start in dynamic mode at start-up, but now I only have "Comfort" and "Individual" mode to select on my MMI. If I toggle out of dynamic to either "Comfort" or "individual", I can't toggle back to dynamic since it's no longer an option (Auto mode disappeared as well). Have anyone experience this and can suggest a fix? I want to start in dynamic mode but I still want the 4 selectable options in MMI.

As an FYI, I believe you can find the previous values in the log files, located in C:\ross-tech directory

[TristanT14]

What coding is necessary to change the brightness of the drls?

[dropshadow]

What coding is necessary to change the brightness of the drls?

Answer is on page 1 of this thread:


Adjust Headlight LED Strip 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

[btb.tyler09]

You can also adjust Channel 1 in that same section. One sets the brightness when headlights are off and the other is for headlights on.

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[Rowjehm]

Quick question guys, I’m planning to have the S5 tinted 20% all around but don’t want to loose the auto dimming feature of the rear and side mirrors, just wondering if there’s a coding to adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.

Thanks
Russ

[fmzip]

Quick question guys, I’m planning to have the S5 tinted 20% all around but don’t want to loose the auto dimming feature of the rear and side mirrors, just wondering if there’s a coding to adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.

Thanks
Russ

If you aren't dimming your side view mirror glass, it still dims. Its' the mirror glass that dims, has nothing to do with the window tint.

I actually hate the dimming with tint as I couldn't see much. I switch my glass out to the euro Aspherical heated glass without auto dim which is much, much better now.

[Shuga]

If you aren't dimming your side view mirror glass, it still dims. Its' the mirror glass that dims, has nothing to do with the window tint.

I actually hate the dimming with tint as I couldn't see much. I switch my glass out to the euro Aspherical heated glass without auto dim which is much, much better now.

That’s a weird issues to have, I’ve never experienced that with tint and auto dimming.


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[fmzip]

It’s likely because you’re young and I’m old, 53 [emoji41]


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[Shuga]

It’s likely because you’re young and I’m old, 53 [emoji41]


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LOL, I’m not so sure about that. I just think your eyes adjust to tint over rims


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[Waffles_s4]

Hi guys, is there any way to activate the reverse camera without going in reverse? On some Audi's (q5 for example) there is a button which allows you to activate sensors, but I wanna be able to see rear view cam without going in reverse (but while stopped)

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[arnie_r]

Enable Optic rear parking for cars without front parking sensors

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [16 - Security Access - 71679] do it [07 - Coding] Byte 0 - Bit 4 change 0 to 1

Haven't tried this
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Can someone please confirm doing this successfully? Based on reading through several other threads, do the following list of items look correct for achieving this (sorry if these look silly)?

Parts needed:

VCDS software (free but needs one of the VAG-COM cables below)
HEX-V2: https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchv2_ent/
or
HEX-CAN: https://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/old-interfaces/huc.php (discontinued)

VCDS coding needed (for cars without front parking sensors):

Under central elect module 9, byte 35, check bit 2, front parking aid installed
Under back up camera module 6C, enable optical parking system by adding the value 2 (i.e. change 1000006 to 1020006)

I am assuming people have tried this successfully without ANY hardware changes/updates? I found other threads where members have tried to install the front parking distance control sensors and camera, but only got the rear to work, but I am not sure if the steps I listed above are what's needed for this to work.

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/521297-Front-Parking-Distance-Control-Retrofit-for-Facelift-2013-B8-5
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/504079-installing-front-parking-distance-control-on-facelift-b8-5
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/403694-B8-B8-5-VCDS-amp-Hidden-Menu-The-Complete-List

Also, do most of you purchase the brand new VAG COM cables from Ross-tech, or are there any reliable used sources/alternative options that you know of?

[JBAeroEngineer]

Can someone please confirm doing this successfully? Based on reading through several other threads, do the following list of items look correct for achieving this (sorry if these look silly)?

Parts needed:

VCDS software (free but needs one of the VAG-COM cables below)
HEX-V2: https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/vchv2_ent/
or
HEX-CAN: https://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/old-interfaces/huc.php (discontinued)

VCDS coding needed (for cars without front parking sensors):

Under central elect module 9, byte 35, check bit 2, front parking aid installed
Under back up camera module 6C, enable optical parking system by adding the value 2 (i.e. change 1000006 to 1020006)

I am assuming people have tried this successfully without ANY hardware changes/updates? I found other threads where members have tried to install the front parking distance control sensors and camera, but only got the rear to work, but I am not sure if the steps I listed above are what's needed for this to work.

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/521297-Front-Parking-Distance-Control-Retrofit-for-Facelift-2013-B8-5
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/504079-installing-front-parking-distance-control-on-facelift-b8-5
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/403694-B8-B8-5-VCDS-amp-Hidden-Menu-The-Complete-List

Also, do most of you purchase the brand new VAG COM cables from Ross-tech, or are there any reliable used sources/alternative options that you know of?It doesn't work in the US B8's. It'll enable for a second and then you'll lose the MMI

[arnie_r]

It doesn't work in the US B8's. It'll enable for a second and then you'll lose the MMI

I'm not sure I understand...lose the MMI!?

[Gunnark100]

I'm not sure I understand...lose the MMI!?

This info is not for you anyway Arnie, facelift does not have module 10(from factory), all in your car is via 09 module(j519).

[coshesey]

I read thru this and tried it once before. I have a B8.5... Can you program VCDS to start the car in other drive modes in a B8.5? Like individual or sport?

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[JBAeroEngineer]

I read thru this and tried it once before. I have a B8.5... Can you program VCDS to start the car in other drive modes in a B8.5? Like individual or sport?

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[arnie_r]

This info is not for you anyway Arnie, facelift does not have module 10(from factory), all in your car is via 09 module(j519).

Yep, I noticed the modules have changed for the facelift. Hence I was wondering whether the following instructions below worked:

VCDS coding needed (for cars without front parking sensors):
Under central elect module 9, byte 35, check bit 2, front parking aid installed
Under back up camera module 6C, enable optical parking system by adding the value 2 (i.e. change 1000006 to 1020006)

[Gunnark100]

Yep, I noticed the modules have changed for the facelift. Hence I was wondering whether the following instructions below worked:

VCDS coding needed (for cars without front parking sensors):
Under central elect module 9, byte 35, check bit 2, front parking aid installed
Under back up camera module 6C, enable optical parking system by adding the value 2 (i.e. change 1000006 to 1020006)

No it will not work, for facelift you need more then simply coding change to get optic working only with rear sensors!

[arnie_r]

No it will not work, for facelift you need more then simply coding change to get optic working only with rear sensors!

Got it, thanks for the clarification man. [emoji846]


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[Gunnark100]

Got it, thanks for the clarification man. [emoji846]


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You[:)] welcome, "one" option is how Brice did...
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/521297-Front-Parking-Distance-Control-Retrofit-for-Facelift-2013-B8-5?p=13443679&viewfull=1#post13443679

[arnie_r]

You[:)] welcome, "one" option is how Brice did...
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/521297-Front-Parking-Distance-Control-Retrofit-for-Facelift-2013-B8-5?p=13443679&viewfull=1#post13443679

Yes, I saw that earlier, and was really hoping there would be a DIY somewhere, but couldn’t find one. I’m sure you have a step-by-step procedure lying around somewhere, Gunnar. Just send that to me! [emoji1]


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[Jfonse81]

Does anyone know how to disable the brake lights from flashing with the turn signals on B8.5 ? 142096

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[Jfonse81]

The picture shows just the turn signal flashing without the brakelight , just the way I want them . I believe this is standard in Europe not in US I guess .
Does anyone know how to disable the brake lights from flashing with the turn signals on B8.5 ? 142096

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[Strong Man]

Hi guys,

I’m trying to get rid of after wipe wipers.
I followed the next sequence:

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark (1 = active)

But so far I saw only the next screen:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i4_FDr4dh8mJQWVl0EtA-BGAe80rtLBmuK-sE326VJi2VTyGROCXO5CA7JnwIpNeuYEPggjx6sjv1a0qJQ80O rgZo1vhQ6iZBFMoyYJHyyq9SZrHKSzowBGQS2X5KikAsts4vFL 2cX3Z55f1IrYhsn00wfz1HpIF72VngQdbgBeV0fGz56xUvPXOB 8XD3DMzpivYQFt5hiitdAFHxsJmv6eycV8w3kch5Uwvy_DeI_z lr_6V_FwN7WFqW2FQY1HbS3UKLjk0Jd8FLSSh8HzsweWcZF5mx 7OprdtxY3jsQbKZv90gy8K4Qv-hsTQdDcOqRE0strWolJFY1TCXmHM36BlZacghziaQZuXh1-9r4SRT-XU16W7_fTaeS4Hm4HOZZUn4YGRQs4fzWVoaTc8oI82O17JQzwf xQ7ox-6yI8IAV-RBcsYco6QWI08AQ5tFmAg_XC9P60JMdbUfsXjWPwEr4XcIWraV IQd8NIqbF536VcJ5nvsPuebA3ODxYl1aHqxx0LWZCKF5yJdRYV HIg5YawXajA6asODZbHj1Ftnn_wY8Ma6d5cPvxy4d5F5By0POg sRMvJqtcXImzTjmfOEu6QqN608K53uhfQMAkInc1e46YtkLfgc bx8RUt1mW_sgFVL04HXC0JntkCKvFA3DzFc8TVCA14ajS-blZyA5pchFJMeEpdvv3lMmQqvRboWru9h487GRp7eU9ZahUmzQ Jrdf0Xf5yZD5Db_4ZVuL0hzUQI_VA=w1222-h916-no




What I’m missing?!
Please help.

[Strong Man]

bump

[Strong Man]

I guess I found it

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZSxxfm-ID92DCVzfBaW7AxgrTDJsE4noQJ7qbQhw7ceH4Gf1rLzHepDFs okHRTpBYtCsP5FPqHwObmF6971zd3i6JC5kVpSre8PtuXB7Qxd rKZX83vk-Eu_6rFxmU0a0eHzdmHNENsnFTURmryND27N2gj_MhTNHoIyGXZ M9W2NHsnb0-R8145DtLObayOxDjZYOjQo35C7GeJ-461ZWHswdAP1Z61K5DEIG3KJgrqPmhDlMFun27rtObYh9WyeDe oMXY6xtJFkUZBuL21DcNQV38qR-40hoHjdbPrrj9Wwqa5sQMT5x5w_rwiPREovWu9hk_nii58nbvi aIwkb7fHwU8qRw89GZFMvUq_B3QtQmIxeLH_V0pzeVZ_I94Swy BhivfUvnbi7CbNRS9ewH6ahguU7IAbLYMUMq5HfZd20PhY0DpH 7UJLRWJ0_k7gCPR9m4j0rt02nVSBUCgD0F6a_Exp6UFSNdc1W1 wJp12y05QhvCNc090lqWYATTh5uXfPw-aqetDhoftX83QALhFnKM6lnq1zYiommvTJVL7742ZHFL13oQZR hIto2vgV7rQSyz6GEBeoMWiKm5QPpvhBap4H2hHNlwiWD7wMgu 01nipZnGovL1WtToEcqKeu_phyKbQGv3oBME7iEP76AIVFEfiv VXMK25OksbFCrBMZxEj6o0OdMNQTOH88A1xvrGYf5W0AQrAsUc pdDVqG-kUjxrcu0ou-htLl72Z49isLpkndNmw=w1150-h862-no

[Strong Man]

This one should be stickied!

I've been driving BMW's for years prior to purchasing the S4. My biggest gripe, the steering feel was nowhere near the accuracy of prior BMW's. Just seemed too light and "off". Driving through the twisties, just never felt right. Highway speeds, car wanders. Stumbled across this and I have to say, the steering feels awesome! Credit to Tomasz for finding this many years back.

Disable DSR
44-electric steering assist module
Long Code Helper
Byte 0
Bit 4 (uncheck box for "Driver Steering Recommendation")

"Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) is a feature of the Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) system.Sensors detect when the car is starting to skid and the steering's electronic control unit (ECU) provides a prompt to the driver to correct the problem by making the steering wheel move slightly. Since most drivers find the idea of a car steering itself troubling, VW Group stresses that the robotic nudge is merely a suggestion"

Some very important Note: Disabled DSR will throw01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded(ABS) error code.It is doing nothing to my knowledge. The Fault priority is 3, so it means you should have the dealership address it when convenient (eg not priority 1 or 2).(https://www.audizine.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-651414.html)

[fmzip]

Some very important Note: Disabled DSR will throw01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded(ABS) error code.It is doing nothing to my knowledge. The Fault priority is 3, so it means you should have the dealership address it when convenient (eg not priority 1 or 2).(https://www.audizine.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-651414.html)


Thanks for pointing this out

[Waffles_s4]

Any way to activate the rear view camera without going reverse? Like assigning this function to a button?

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[Shuga]

Any way to activate the rear view camera without going reverse? Like assigning this function to a button?

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Do you have the little p in the middle of the dash?


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[Waffles_s4]

Do you have the little p in the middle of the dash?


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[AerotusX]

Does anyone know how to check the battery level using VCDS? I tried searching, but can't find it. Please repost if you have it. Thx.

[Snowmonkey]

Has anyone run into the issue of a b8.5 not accepting ANY VCDS or green menu inputs/changes? Ive tried doing a number of changes for basic things like headlight wink, stopping certain beeps, etc. and none of them have stuck. First attempt was with a Ross-tech VCDS with unlimited VINS (Local Audi club) and all that was able to do was allow access to green menu. None of the other changes we tried stuck.

Thoughts?

[p951]

Does anyone know how to check the battery level using VCDS? I tried searching, but can't find it. Please repost if you have it. Thx.

Battery information
19 - CAN Gateway
Measuring Block groups 008, 019 and 020 show Battery information.


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[AerotusX]

Battery information
19 - CAN Gateway
Measuring Block groups 008, 019 and 020 show Battery information.


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Thanks! Will try this out.

[Dom991.1]

Great info and fun reading!! Two question (that I have not seen the answer to):
Is there a way to code with VCDS so that it displays boost level (like a gauge)? If so, how?
Is there a way to code with VCDS so that it displays oil temp? If so, how?

Thank you for this topic & sorry to bump such an old thread!

[redbean25]

Anyone know why every time I restart the car in dynamic drive mode my transmission is back in D instead of S? Did I miss a coding bit? 2014 Allroad.

[jsh139]

Great info and fun reading!! Two question (that I have not seen the answer to):
Is there a way to code with VCDS so that it displays boost level (like a gauge)? If so, how?
Is there a way to code with VCDS so that it displays oil temp? If so, how?

Thank you for this topic & sorry to bump such an old thread!

Oil temp will display in the DIS when you enable the lap timer:

Enable Lap Timer

[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"

[Dom991.1]

I actually enabled the lap timer but had not driven it so I didn’t catch that - thank you!

[jsh139]

I actually enabled the lap timer but had not driven it so I didn’t catch that - thank you!

No problem!

[Jfonse81]

Anyone know how to enable windows and sunroof open function with Fob ?

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[redbean25]

Anyone know how to enable windows and sunroof open function with Fob ?

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Sure. Here is what I did on my 2014 A4 Allroad.

46 - Central Conv.
Coding - 07 -> Long Coding Helper
Byte 2 -> Bit 2

Change Bit 2 from 0 to 1

Then it worked for me.

[sacandagaD]

Sure. Here is what I did on my 2014 A4 Allroad.

46 - Central Conv.
Coding - 07 -> Long Coding Helper
Byte 2 -> Bit 2

Change Bit 2 from 0 to 1

Then it worked for me.

You can then go into MMI and choose whether or not you want them both to open or just windows alone.

[Jfonse81]

Thanks guys ! , I checked VCDS and it was good , it was off in the MMl167675167676

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[AGV]

Hey guys,
Anyone know how to add a language selection in the MMI?
I currently have three to choose for...English, French or Spanish.
I would like to change it over to German.
I followed the instructions for the vcds coding at the beginning of this thread...
I also scanned through the channels in module 17 to find that channel 73 has the descriptor of language.
Current bit is 2; I tried everything from 1-4, test and do it only for me to find value 2 the next time I do a read of the channel.
Does anyone have any information on this?
Thx in advance

[Dom991.1]

Was anyone ever able to get the parking proximity sensors displaying on an 8.5 (like they do if you have front AND rear sensors)?

[Gunnark100]

Was anyone ever able to get the parking proximity sensors displaying on an 8.5 (like they do if you have front AND rear sensors)?

Only vcds no help, wiring mod required also.

[JBAeroEngineer]

Hey guys,
Anyone know how to add a language selection in the MMI?
I currently have three to choose for...English, French or Spanish.
I would like to change it over to German.
I followed the instructions for the vcds coding at the beginning of this thread...
I also scanned through the channels in module 17 to find that channel 73 has the descriptor of language.
Current bit is 2; I tried everything from 1-4, test and do it only for me to find value 2 the next time I do a read of the channel.
Does anyone have any information on this?
Thx in advance

This may be region locked to North America (Mexico for Spanish and Canada for French)

[patmine]

Hello all, Im hoping that someone may be able to help me with a problem that I am having programming my B8.5 S5 window roll up with key fob. I keep getting this error and not sure which way to go with it. I had zero issues with this on my a4, and my VW CC. Not sure why its being difficult on this car. Thank you in advance!!

https://i.imgur.com/jKTbQIh.jpg

[Gunnark100]

Hello all, Im hoping that someone may be able to help me with a problem that I am having programming my B8.5 S5 window roll up with key fob. I keep getting this error and not sure which way to go with it. I had zero issues with this on my a4, and my VW CC. Not sure why its being difficult on this car. Thank you in advance!!

https://i.imgur.com/jKTbQIh.jpg

Just hit yes or no...it will use workshop code 12345 or the one you have in module...

[patmine]

Oddly enough, I have found that it will in fact roll up the windows, but will not roll them down. Any ideas?

[airjordan223]

Oddly enough, I have found that it will in fact roll up the windows, but will not roll them down. Any ideas?

Are these the steps you followed?

Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof
[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2
Bit 2 - Set to 1

[patmine]

Yes. That is what I used.

[sacandagaD]

Yes. That is what I used.


Thanks guys ! , I checked VCDS and it was good , it was off in the MMl167675167676

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So when you go into the MMI, do you have both the sunroof and windows active? If so, does at least the sunroof operate correctly? If not, something is off in your long coding, can you put up a screen shot of your long coding? It sohuld look like this?

[patmine]

One of the differences that i see right away is that I dont have the windows or roof being displayed in the central locking tab. I can get a screen shot next week as the car was picked up yesterday to have the charge pulley, tune, and the KW HAS springs installed. Ill report back as soon as I get the car returned. Thank you for helping!

[doughboy17]

One of the differences that i see right away is that I dont have the windows or roof being displayed in the central locking tab. I can get a screen shot next week as the car was picked up yesterday to have the charge pulley, tune, and the KW HAS springs installed. Ill report back as soon as I get the car returned. Thank you for helping!

You enabled the green menu and reset the MMI, of course, correct?

[sacandagaD]

You enabled the green menu and reset the MMI, of course, correct?

IIRC, I didn't need to use the hidden menu for that particular mod.

[patmine]

You enabled the green menu and reset the MMI, of course, correct?

I didnt do the green menu, but I did reset the MMI.

[Jfonse81]

Well like I said in the post , I checked the vag and the coding was correct, so I checked the mmi and both of them were off , so I activated on both and that's it , now it works fine with the remote , windows go down and sunroof pops up.
So when you go into the MMI, do you have both the sunroof and windows active? If so, does at least the sunroof operate correctly? If not, something is off in your long coding, can you put up a screen shot of your long coding? It sohuld look like this?

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[sacandagaD]

Well like I said in the post , I checked the vag and the coding was correct, so I checked the mmi and both of them were off , so I activated on both and that's it , now it works fine with the remote , windows go down and sunroof pops up.

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Yes, I was suggesting to patmine to check and try the same to see if it works for him.

[Jfonse81]

If your referring to coping my coding # . I will suggest you copy your existing one first just in case
Yes, I was suggesting to patmine to check and try the same to see if it works for him.

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[sacandagaD]

If your referring to coping my coding # . I will suggest you copy your existing one first just in case

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Honestly, it doesn't get much simpler than the coding checkboxes in your screen shot.

[patmine]

Well, it is all working correctly now. I did not have all of the boxes checked like the photo that was posted above. I checked all the boxes and rebooted the MMI, and the window and sunroof option in central locking was now visible. Thank you to all that assisted! very much appreciated!!

[PDR Jack]

Worked on mine. You have to make sure the mirror adjustment knob on your armrest is turned to the passenger side mirror for it to work.

I didn't think this VAG-COM adjustment worked. I came back to the forum to search for answers and found yours. Thank you!!!!

Are both side supposed to tilt down, or just the passenger side?

[TC_S4]

I didn't think this VAG-COM adjustment worked. I came back to the forum to search for answers and found yours. Thank you!!!!

Are both side supposed to tilt down, or just the passenger side?
Just passenger side tilt down automatically. The driver side, you’ll have to set it on memory and press it manually if you want driver side to tilt.

[PDR Jack]

Just passenger side tilt down automatically. The driver side, you’ll have to set it on memory and press it manually if you want driver side to tilt.

Ok, thanks.
So another question....How do you set the angle that the mirror tilts down when the car goes into reverse, and how/when does it return to the original position?

I enabled the tick box for mirror position memory saved along with the seat position memory, so that the side mirror will go back to my favorite preferred position when the "1" button on the door is pressed. But I can't quite figure out exactly how to get it to set the "down" position and the position to have it return up to.

[thefleshrocket]

Is it possible to make the MMI play DVDs while the car is moving? (Not for me, obviously.. but it would help for the kids on trips.)

[PDR Jack]

Ok, thanks.
So another question....How do you set the angle that the mirror tilts down when the car goes into reverse, and how/when does it return to the original position?

I enabled the tick box for mirror position memory saved along with the seat position memory, so that the side mirror will go back to my favorite preferred position when the "1" button on the door is pressed. But I can't quite figure out exactly how to get it to set the "down" position and the position to have it return up to.

Ok, I found my answer on how to get the reverse mirror tilt set up. Posting here for others who may have the same question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2qGxH04mY

[doughboy17]

Is it possible to make the MMI play DVDs while the car is moving? (Not for me, obviously.. but it would help for the kids on trips.)

Yes. Search Google as well as the first post in this thread (Enable Video in Motion in MMI). Just remember you will be unable to listen to the radio through the speakers when playing the DVD. [;)]

[airjordan223]

Is it possible to make the MMI play DVDs while the car is moving? (Not for me, obviously.. but it would help for the kids on trips.)

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

[TC_S4]

Ok, I found my answer on how to get the reverse mirror tilt set up. Posting here for others who may have the same question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2qGxH04mY

Good that you found it. Here is the little setup I use for the driver mirror tilt down. On set 1, I set manually all the mirrors and seats positions that I want when the car is driving. On setting 2, I keep all the same setting as 1, just change the driver mirror tilt down to my liking. So when need to park, on driver side, I press manually set 2 and when I’m done, press manually press set 1, so mirror back to driving position. It's a bit archaic but gets the job done.

[canuckben]

Just for background information, I wanted to explain what the Tourist mode for headlights does. (Perhaps someone already described it, but I missed it!) It's enabled as a selectable option by default on my 2016 allroad Technik. (Note that as a Technik it has the fully adaptive bixenon lights). Basically, it changes the beam cutout (I assume by changing the angle of the lights?) to match traffic if you were to drive on the other side. It's a fun gimmick to show off, but for obvious reasons I don't use it at all while driving. I assume it would be much more useful if you were in Europe and needed to go into the UK.

[TC_S4]

Did anyone successfully code out the annoying door chime when ACC or engine ON? Some people were able to have it done via Obdeleven and Carista. Hope it possible with VCSD.

[stoked_S4]

Does anyone know how to disable/enable fuel flap lock via VCDS?

I was playing around with few VCDS options the other day trying to enable battery meter and went thru few other options mentioned on 1st thread here and somehow disabled gas flap lock when car is locked. I discovered this when I went to buy some gas and fuel door- cover would not open even unlocking the doors many times. The gas attendant and then I failed to open it until I pressed very top left corner of the fuel door firmly. Now it does not lock when vehicles is locked.

No errors via ross-tech cable. Any ideas?

[Ringsby4]

Anyone know why every time I restart the car in dynamic drive mode my transmission is back in D instead of S? Did I miss a coding bit? 2014 Allroad.

Don't know if you found your answer but this guy explains the process pretty well but he ended with his car unretrievably locked in sport ( IIRC he has a 7 dsg and tried to introduce the box into the equation with dire consequences @ 18.25 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY0dk0MvN_Q

[Tone-Dogg]

Did anyone successfully code out the annoying door chime when ACC or engine ON? Some people were able to have it done via Obdeleven and Carista. Hope it possible with VCSD.https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaudizine%2Ecom%2Ffor um%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D916074&share_tid=916074&share_fid=17679&share_type=t&link_source=app

Lmk if you need help.

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[Tone-Dogg]

Anyone know why every time I restart the car in dynamic drive mode my transmission is back in D instead of S? Did I miss a coding bit? 2014 Allroad.https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaudizine%2Ecom%2Ffor um%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D916074&share_tid=916074&share_fid=17679&share_type=t&link_source=app

I think it's the 3rd post

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[reardoma]

well here goes nothing.

I gave this a google and came up short so ...

...I could tell a long story but the short version is:

My 2015 s4 has its green screen enabled and some incorrect changes made.

I need to reset/undo them.

Am i screwed in terms of DIY?
Possible reset at dealership?
Would a reset interfere with any tuning?

A big 'thank you' in advance. Cheers.

PS- happy to provide any and all info i can.

[usmcfieldmp]

As an FYI - before ever making any VCDS changes, do a full scan and SAVE the stock settings (HumbleMechanic covers the process of doing this on YouTube). This will ensure that if anything gets screwed up, you have an out.

To address your specific issue... if you don't know what you changed and/or how to reverse them, I believe from a DIY perspective, you're kind of screwed.

[reardoma]

As an FYI - before ever making any VCDS changes, do a full scan and SAVE the stock settings (HumbleMechanic covers the process of doing this on YouTube). This will ensure that if anything gets screwed up, you have an out.

To address your specific issue... if you don't know what you changed and/or how to reverse them, I believe from a DIY perspective, you're kind of screwed.

So i have logs in VCDS, but i'm a bit confused... i only use VCDS to enable the green screen, so how does VCDS record what my settings were in the green screen and/or register changes?


Also, couldn't i get someone with a similar outfitted S4 to copy their car/ green screen settings and set mine to mirror them?

[sacandagaD]

So i have logs in VCDS, but i'm a bit confused... i only use VCDS to enable the green screen, so how does VCDS record what my settings were in the green screen and/or register changes?


Also, couldn't i get someone with a similar outfitted S4 to copy their car/ green screen settings and set mine to mirror them?

I don't think you want to reset the Green Menu completely. It might be easier to let us know what exactly is screwed up and go from there. There's really not that much to change in there, besides footwell lighting and a couple of other things.

[usmcfieldmp]

Also, couldn't i get someone with a similar outfitted S4 to copy their car/ green screen settings and set mine to mirror them?

You can definitely use them as a reference. No guarantee that all things will be the same though, so a copy paste of the entire code is not advisable.

If you're ONLY talking about changes made in the green screen, then I think that's a little different. I'm not as familiar with green screen mods versus code changes in VCDS.

[reardoma]

I don't think you want to reset the Green Menu completely. It might be easier to let us know what exactly is screwed up and go from there. There's really not that much to change in there, besides footwell lighting and a couple of other things.


Awesome, and very much appreciated.

So first, let me say i'm not sure which screens are "stock" and which have been modified, however these are the screens I would think** are most relevant - but if there are others that i should be checking, please do let me know and i'll grab a screenshot.


Also Kudos to AZ for allowing me to upload images and insert other forums require external hosting. [up]

Me: 2015 s4 pp+ w/ 6sp + nav + sports diff (no driver assist pkg no adaptive dampening yes drive select)

/diagnose/coding

240477

Transmission = quattro not RWD?

/car/carcodingvehicle

240470

Limo?

/car/cardevicelist

240472

/car/carprotocollswitch

240473

nothing checked, should they be checked?

/car/carbusassignment

240483

/car/carmenuoperation

240476

[reardoma]

You can definitely use them as a reference. No guarantee that all things will be the same though, so a copy paste of the entire code is not advisable.

If you're ONLY talking about changes made in the green screen, then I think that's a little different. I'm not as familiar with green screen mods versus code changes in VCDS.

Only green screen. My logs allow me to reverse anything done in vcds (well coding changes and adaptation changes at least).

[mahhdd]

I backed up my stock 2015 Audi S4 P+ 6MT file if you need it.

There's a lot of .PLA, .PLB, and .CSV files, so I wouldn't even know where to begin restoring that data.

[reardoma]

I backed up my stock 2015 Audi S4 P+ 6MT file if you need it.

There's a lot of .PLA, .PLB, and .CSV files, so I wouldn't even know where to begin restoring that data.
heck yes, if you have this green menu enabled, could you check yours against mine?

& Regarding your back ups, i would be curious to see the AdpLog.csv file and the CodingLog.csv files, both located in your Debug folder.

I truly appreciate the helpful offer, first round is on me.

[sacandagaD]

I don't have access to my car right now since I am at work, but the first two menus I have not been in, and am not familiar with them, so maybe others can help. But other than the confusing <Rear wheel Drive> setting, everything else looks normal on all the other screens. I have no idea why someone would change that setting anyway. I'm sure you would have some type of error code if you did.

Is the car acting funny or doing something strange? Unless it is, I would likely just leave it alone. Definitely stay away from <Bootloader> and not mess with that one for sure.

[reardoma]

the only issue i have is the front headlights seem incapable of simultaneously using the high/low and DRL light simultaneously, which i think** should be happening when i 1- have the headlight dial to the far right (all the way on) AND 2- have DRL enabled (or does #2 not matter when all the way on idk).

I grabbed a picture for reference ->

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[sacandagaD]

the only issue i have is the front headlights seem incapable of simultaneously using the high/low and DRL light simultaneously, which i think** should be happening when i 1- have the headlight dial to the far right (all the way on) AND 2- have DRL enabled (or does #2 not matter when all the way on idk).

I grabbed a picture for reference ->

240484

Sounds more like a <09> - Central electric module coding mod instead of a hidden menu mod. Have you gone into that with your VCDS and looked at what is selected there?

[mahhdd]

Sent my stock backup, my debug folder, and a piece of the spreadsheet I keep of all the mods I've done via VCDS.

[reardoma]

Sounds more like a <09> - Central electric module coding mod instead of a hidden menu mod. Have you gone into that with your VCDS and looked at what is selected there?

I have but am unsure what might be wrong as i've tried a few long codes to test and revert back from.

Here are a few screens that seem relevant as i'm told the first three (0,1,2) are def. 26 00 00
SMAC has also instructed me bytes 14 and 15 would be 3D 0D.

240499240500240501240502240503240504

[sacandagaD]

I have but am unsure what might be wrong as i've tried a few long codes to test and revert back from.

Here are a few screens that seem relevant as i'm told the first three (0,1,2) are def. 26 00 00
SMAC has also instructed me bytes 14 and 15 would be 3D 0D.

240499240500240501240502240503240504

Supposed to be some T-storms rolling through here tonight after work, but if you don't get this figured out by tomorrow evening, I can hook up my VCDS and see if I can be of more help. In the meantime, maybe some can chime in as well.

[btb.tyler09]

I have but am unsure what might be wrong as i've tried a few long codes to test and revert back from.

Here are a few screens that seem relevant as i'm told the first three (0,1,2) are def. 26 00 00
SMAC has also instructed me bytes 14 and 15 would be 3D 0D.

240499240500240501240502240503240504Byte 7 has some relevant bits too. I'm trying to find some old snapshots of my coding, but can't right now. I'm out of town too, otherwise I'd go screencap mine for you.

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[btb.tyler09]

I have but am unsure what might be wrong as i've tried a few long codes to test and revert back from.

Here are a few screens that seem relevant as i'm told the first three (0,1,2) are def. 26 00 00
SMAC has also instructed me bytes 14 and 15 would be 3D 0D.

240499240500240501240502240503240504Sorry it's byte 27, not 7. I spent a long time going through this module looking for settings related to the drl. You might be better off just copying someone else's long coding.

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[reardoma]

Supposed to be some T-storms rolling through here tonight after work, but if you don't get this figured out by tomorrow evening, I can hook up my VCDS and see if I can be of more help. In the meantime, maybe some can chime in as well.

wonderful, if you can check your 09-cent. elec. long code against mine or provide it that would be fantastic as i've tried 2 others now and have not had any luck, and minus the 09 module i'm uncertain what the issue could be (unless a green screen issue)


Comparison of 09 and 5F modules, mine and 2 long codes:



09 09 central electronics
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Me 26 00 00 11 84 34 af e0 24 00 48 c3 00 00 3d 0d 0f 9c 92 08 A2
Test1 26 00 00 91 86 3c af e0 24 00 48 c3 00 00 3d 0d 0f 9c 93 08 A2
Test226 00 00 13 86 3c af e0 24 0 48 c3 00 00 3d 0d 0f 9c 92 08 A2

5f 5f
Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Me 11 02 00 00 02 06 f3 ff 57 02 8f 5e 00 00 04 03 14 00 00 00 01
Test1 14 02 00 02 02 06 a1 ef 55 02 8b 5e 00 00 04 03 14 00 00 00 00
Test2 0f 02 00 00 00 06 a1 ef 55 02 8b 5e 00 00 04 03 14 00 00 00 00

[sacandagaD]

Will do. In the meantime, here's one of my scans from late April. Not sure it it helps right now:

09- 26/00/00/11/86/3C/AF/E0/21/00/48/C3/00/00/3D/0D/4F/9C/D3/08/A2/09/02/21/00/00/08/00/40/00/03/01/00/00/00/30/00/00/00

5F - Coding: 11/02/00/00/02/06/E1/EF/55/02/8B/5E/00/00/04/03/14/00/00/00/00/00/00/00/00

[reardoma]

Will do. In the meantime, here's one of my scans from late April. Not sure it it helps right now:

09- 26/00/00/11/86/3C/AF/E0/21/00/48/C3/00/00/3D/0D/4F/9C/D3/08/A2/09/02/21/00/00/08/00/40/00/03/01/00/00/00/30/00/00/00

5F - Coding: 11/02/00/00/02/06/E1/EF/55/02/8B/5E/00/00/04/03/14/00/00/00/00/00/00/00/00


Started a new thread as i'm clogging up this nice VCDS sticky..

new post here for those interested: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/935606-Any-Headlight-vcds-gurus-around

[Audi S5 B8.5 DK]

Hi,

Has anyone managed to get this to work on a B8.5?

Enable Battery meter

[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] [Battery] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
Reset MMI
or
[56 - Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value

[seattlematt]

Is anyone aware of any Sound quality tweaks for these cars? I remember my b6 had a hidden menu for equalizer settings which really helped the sound.

[sacandagaD]

Is anyone aware of any Sound quality tweaks for these cars? I remember my b6 had a hidden menu for equalizer settings which really helped the sound.

I've never seen any audio tweaks in the hidden menu.

[mahhdd]

Is anyone aware of any Sound quality tweaks for these cars? I remember my b6 had a hidden menu for equalizer settings which really helped the sound.

They're in there somewhere for the exhaust/road noise sound. I've come across them before. I believe it's also a fuse you can pull.

Outside of that, it's just the Stock B&O settings. I don't think it's an EQ

[Lizard_Of_Bodom]

Hello!
I am new to this forum and just reading and researching about VCDS, codes etc, trying to understand fully what im doing before comiting any changes. Was wondering if someone can help me - Im trying to enable DRL in 2012 S4 (B8.5), as being Japanese car from new it doesnt have DRLs enabled (bixenon headlamps). By the other VCDS topic for B8 and also here B8.5, the procedure seem to be identical:
"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"

When I checked those settings myself, and navigated to correct long code, i see a bit different options and got confused if the option structure is different for my car or just descriptions are innacurate? See the Byte2 and Byte3 screenshots attached, not sure if I should still do Byte2->bit4 enable or whats the Byte3->bit4 option for?
Im trying to simply enable DRLs in EU way so those light up full power when lights are off.

any advice appreciated, thanks!

[doughboy17]

Hi,

Has anyone managed to get this to work on a B8.5?

Enable Battery meter

[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] [Battery] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
Reset MMI
or
[56 - Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value

I am pretty confident it will not work on USA based B8.5s. I made several attempts in the past.

[mahhdd]

I am pretty confident it will not work on USA based B8.5s. I made several attempts in the past.

They don't work on mine, and neither does oil temp.

[noyzcij3]

Hello!
I am new to this forum and just reading and researching about VCDS, codes etc, trying to understand fully what im doing before comiting any changes. Was wondering if someone can help me - Im trying to enable DRL in 2012 S4 (B8.5), as being Japanese car from new it doesnt have DRLs enabled (bixenon headlamps). By the other VCDS topic for B8 and also here B8.5, the procedure seem to be identical:
"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"

When I checked those settings myself, and navigated to correct long code, i see a bit different options and got confused if the option structure is different for my car or just descriptions are innacurate? See the Byte2 and Byte3 screenshots attached, not sure if I should still do Byte2->bit4 enable or whats the Byte3->bit4 option for?
Im trying to simply enable DRLs in EU way so those light up full power when lights are off.

any advice appreciated, thanks!

If you just want the LEDs to be your DRL, check Byte 2 Bit 4 and you're set.


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[MDRISCOLL]

Thank you for your great work.

[b5widebody]

does anyone know how to code an option to lock the car with remote or keyless while the car is running? thanx in advance

[MikeyTaylor1991]

Late to the party, but I'm struggling with getting the footwell lights to be on while car doors are closed in an S5 B8! Just want some ambient lighting inside.

The options in the original post say; Enter hidden menu - choose car - choose carmenuoperation - select interior light - set to 5 to allow adjustment whist moving - press return - select cardevicelist - choose interior light and press to fill box in - press return.

I have green menu, enable Interior lighting on the devices page
I go to menu operation and set to 5, but I see no option in my MMI for interior lighting 🤔 very confused. I had it once but due to a problem with the car I guess audi reset everything back to stock! Thanks for any advice.