Audi A4/S4/A5/S5 B8.5 VCDS (VAG-COM) Codes
(Modified from list available here: http://www.a5oc.com/forums/audi-a5-s...agcom-mod.html)
I also recommend keeping an eye on this site for the latest VAG-COM mods: http://www.audienthusiasts.com/
Enable Hidden Engineering Menu in MMI 3G+
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1
To access the hidden menu, hold down Car and Menu together for 5 seconds

To reset the MMI 3G+, press Menu, Big Knob, and Top Right Soft Button simultaneously

Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"
Working
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Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity
Hidden menu
Diagnose
Settings
Mic sensiblity - choose -6db/0db/+6db
Haven't tried this
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Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark (1 = active)
Working
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Disable amber corner lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Submodule 0
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable amber side markers (U.S. vehicles)
Working
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Disable Key warning (keyless models)
[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 7 set to 0 (Uncheck)
Working
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Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 2 - LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
Bit 7 - Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)
Working
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Disable bulb error message with LED reverse lights installed
http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-perfor...tml#post296914
I got it. I figured the coding would be different between the A/S4 and the A/S5, since we have four bulbs compared to their 2. Once I got the channel it was just a matter of figuring out which decimals coded for the reverse lights (or which 1's I had to change to 0's to turn off the reverse light sensors).
Steps:
1. Module 46 Central Convenience > Security Access 16 > 16017 (use this access code, not the one the ross-tech suggests)
2. Adaption 10 > Channel 181 >Read
The value you get is 65535 (at least that was mine). When you convert that to decimal it comes out to 1111111111111111. Bits 5,6,7,8 code for the reverse lights (1111RLRL11111111) so when you convert them it becomes 1111000011111111. Convert that back to binary and it becomes 61695
3. Enter 61695, hit test then save. Done.
No more reverse light error message. Thanks to awhk82 for showing me the path, couldn't have done it otherwise. These steps are for the US Spec lights, but if you get the value 65535 then the above steps should work in ROW.
I got the Cree ones also and they are nice and bright. What I don't like about them is when they are off and in the housing, the shape and angle of the lens gives of a kind of yellowish tint, which you can see through the glass. Also it gives off more of a spotlight effect than actually filling the housing with LED light. I may have to find another brand that doesn't give off that yellowish tint, but for now it's ok.
Edit: BTW I didn't need or use any resistors. Also the face lift model IS different being that it only needs 2 bulbs instead of 4. If you follow the above method it should still work, as it did for someone else when they tried it on theirs.
Working
Confirmed by xuandatou
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Disable "Lights are on" Warning
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 5
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable "lights are on" warning when you open the door.
NOT working
Confirmed by xuandatou
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Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
[5F - Information Electr.] -> Adaptation -> Set channel 2 & 3 to 250
Working
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Disable Seatbelt Chime
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive
Haven't tried this
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Enable Adaptive brake lights
[46 - Comfort System] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8
Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)
Not completely sure what this does, but the coding took and it appears to be working
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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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Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
[02 – Auto Trans] [Adaptation – 10]
Select “Single Gear Display” from top channel drop down menu
Select “D on/S on” from New value drop down menu
Working
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Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist ‘lite’
*only works on certain abs modules - see below link*
[03 - ABS brakes][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 6 set to 1 to enable hill hold assist.
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagComABS.html
Haven't tried this
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Enable Auxiliary ventilation
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom_AuxVent.html
[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
Working
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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
NOT working: Options can be enabled via the Hidden Menu but I am unable to find a Battery Meter anywhere within the MMI. Channel 39 cannot be found in the Adaptation menu
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Enable DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System)
[17 - Instruments] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255
Mine was set to 255 by default
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Enable Double Disarm Beep
[46 - Central Conv.] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Add 4
ensure Module 46, Byte 1, Bit 2 is ticked. This activates the alarm audible notification option
Working
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Enable Drivers Memory Seat
36: Seat Mem - 07 Coding - Long Coding Helper - change Byte 2, bit 0, to 1
Seat memory will be there however greyed out in MMI
Press and hold down unlock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to come down
Press and hold down lock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to go back up
In MMI, Seat Adjustment you are now able to find Driver's seat, you can set Key memory on/off. Set it "on" for both keys separately.
Haven't tried this
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Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
[09 – Cent. Elect.] -> [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 5 set to 1
Bit 5 doesn't exist
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Enable DRL
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 1 = DRL via Front Side markers
Bit 2 = DRL via High Beams
Bit 3 = DRL via Fogs
Bit 4 = DRL via LEDs
Bit 6 = DRL via Side markers
Bit 7 = DRL via Tail lights
Working
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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



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Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 0 - Set to 1
Working
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Enable interior lighting option
This can only be activated through hidden menu
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
Reset MMI
Option will show in MMI
Working
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Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
Working
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Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Bit 0- Check the box or change :Bit 0 to 1
Once the change has been made you can enable the front turn signals as DRL's by making the following change:
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 6 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
Haven't tried this
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Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 0 - Check the box for "Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active"
Enabled by default on my vehicle
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Enable Headlights on all the time
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 5 - Check the box or change (Bit 5 Set to 1)
Working
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Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
[Hidden menu]
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"
Working
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Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 1 – (Front) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 1 to 0
Bit 2 – (Rear) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 2 to 0
Working
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Enable Lap Timer
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
Working
Confirmed by achilleas101

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Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof
[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2
Bit 2 - Set to 1
Working
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Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)
Working
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0
Haven't tried this
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0
Haven't tried this
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Enable Reverse mirror tilt
[52 Door Elect, Pass.] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 4
Bit 3 and Bit 2 set to 1
Haven't tried this
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Enable Speed through MMI
[56 - Radio] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 02, Set to 1
Does not work if NAV equiped
Not sure if this applies to the B8.5. I have NAV so I am unable to test this
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Enable ‘Tourist’ Mode – Headlight Convertor (MMI 2G)
[09-Central Elect]
[Coding – 07]
[Long Coding Helper] - Byte 4, Bit 6 = 1
Enables the 'connection' between Cent. Elect and the Headlight Convertor MMI menu item
[55-Xenon Range]
[Adaptation – 10]
[Channel 10] - 0 = Disable 1 = Enable
Press ‘Test’ and then ‘Save’
Enables the Headlight Convertor MMI item under the CAR button.
Restart MMI to see changes.
Haven't tried this. Doesn't seem to pertain to the B8.5
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Enable TPMS
* only works with certain ABS modules - see below link *
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagComABS.html
Haven't fully confirmed this
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Enable Video in motion on MMI
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Articles_VIM.html
[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
Working
Confirmed by ed@mtl
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Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)
Haven't tried this
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Set Headlight washer - Duration
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change to e.g. 500
Haven't tried this
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Set Headlight washer - Cycles
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 26
change to e.g. 10
Haven't tried this
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Adjust Consumption in DIS
[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
change 100 to xxx (see samples below)
Sample 1 - Calculation based on volume per distance (e.g. l/100km):
DIS: 9,3 l/100 km.
Real: 9,8 l/100 km. (100 * 9,8 / 9,3 = 105,38)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 105
Sample 2 - Calculation based on distance per volume (e.g. MPG):
DIS: 23 MPG.
Real: 24 MPG. (100 * 23 / 24 = 95,83)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 96
Haven't tried this
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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
Working
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Select language in DIS:
17 - Instruments
Byte 8 -> Bit 0-4 - ->
Select the language.
Haven't tried this
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Activate SDS for cabriolet:
5F–Information Electr.
Change Byte 15 – Bit 0 to 1
Change Byte 16 – Bit 0 to 0
Haven't tried this
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Change fuel-tank charisterics:
17 - Instruments
Adaption - change channels 30 and 33
Haven't tried this
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To increase radio play time after car is turned off:
In the Hidden Menu:
From the main screen select 'onofftimer', set 'Standby delay'. The maximum value is 30 minutes.
Haven't tried this
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Please provide input and updates as I continue to refine this thread so we can keep it accurate and up to date.
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