We need a VCDS Sticky with requests and answers

[1FastS4.Com]

I would like to disable the winking if possible.

[coolwater]

I'll play along. Here is the wink coding.

[09] Central Electronics
Security Access 31347
Adaptation
(16)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Lichtfunktion G 2
Default: Blinken linksaktiv (beide Phasen)
(18)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimmwert GH 2
Set to: 100%.
(19)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimming Direction GH 2
Set to: Minimize
(16)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Lichtfunktion G 3
Default: Blinken rechts aktiv (beide Phasen)
(18)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimmwert GH 3
Set to: 100%.
(19)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimming Direction GH 3
Set to: Minimize

-cW

[coolwater]

While you're at it, you can also set the rear tailight light pipes to stay on as DRLs.

(6) Day time running lights - Tagfahrlicht dauerfahrlicht aktiviert zusaetzlich standlicht
Set to active.

-cW

[coolwater]

If anyone knows how to set the gear display in the center of the dash, post it here. It is not the same as on the B8's.

-cW

[Mr.Jetta]

If anyone knows how to set the gear display in the center of the dash, post it here. It is not the same as on the B8's.

-cW

YES TO THIS^^ Thank you for the other submissions CW.

My requests:
1) Does the A3 have a sounduktor?
2) Can we make the MMi screen NOT pop up on startup.

[P2WRTMR]

How about removing all the messages you get when using the MMI while driving? DVD in motion?

[coolwater]

A few requests...

1) Disable Soundaktor
2) For bi-xenon headlights: to use the LED strip as turn signal
3) To keep LED strip ON while using turn signal
4) To keep radio/infotainment OFF upon ignition start (they were OFF the last time the car was shut off)

#3 is the first coding I posted.
Used to be so simple with couple clicks in central electric on the B8 platform in Vagcom.
Anyway, you need to goto 3 places per side on the 8V platform in vagcom.

-cW

[Thumper3]

Awesome thread idea, thanks OP.

2) For bi-xenon headlights: to use the LED strip as turn signal
3) To keep LED strip ON while using turn signal

I think those would be mutually exclusive........ LMAO


My suggestions (and I am hoping to start playing around in VCDS this weekend so I will post back what I find)

• Turn off seatbelt chime
• Close/Open windows with FOB
• Close sunroof with FOB
• Brake lights flash on stop
• Hazards activate on hard stop

[A3_Yuppie]

The following links have most, if not all of the answers.

http://vcds.greg-roberts.com/view-entries

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=260248.0

They are for the Golf/GTI Mk.VII but largely applicable to A3/S3 too.

[A3_Yuppie]

I'll play along. Here is the wink coding.

[09] Central Electronics
Security Access 31347
Adaptation
(16)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Lichtfunktion G 2
Default: Blinken linksaktiv (beide Phasen)
(18)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimmwert GH 2
Set to: 100%.
(19)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimming Direction GH 2
Set to: Minimize
(16)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Lichtfunktion G 3
Default: Blinken rechts aktiv (beide Phasen)
(18)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimmwert GH 3
Set to: 100%.
(19)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimming Direction GH 3
Set to: Minimize

-cW

Alternatively, you can set the DRL to dim, rather than turn off completely, when you use your signals or hazards.

http://vcds.greg-roberts.com/view-entries/details/1/9

This looks better than either winking or maintaining full DRL brightness.

[gamegenie]

I really hate the winking. it's pointless on the Bi-Xenons the DRLs are completely separate from the Amber turn signal, there's no way to confuse that someone has their turn signal on.

Audi should have added this as MMI Settings configuration.

I almost don't get how the LED headlights got the green to double as the turn signal when I think the turn signal can easily be overlooked in this instance, versus the signal being in a separate lamp.

[MPowerThis]

Mirror dip in reverse??

[coolwater]

Mirror dip in reverse??

I'm able to set this in the MMI from factory. Manual explains the process.

-cW

[MPowerThis]

I'm able to set this in the MMI from factory. Manual explains the process.

-cW

Do you have nav?

[coolwater]

Do you have nav?

Yes I do have nav. Is it a nav only thing?

-cW

[MPowerThis]

Yes I do have nav. Is it a nav only thing?

-cW

That's what I'm wondering. Where in MMI was it

[coolwater]

That's what I'm wondering. Where in MMI was it

Come to think of it, it may not have been a setting in the mmi, but there was a tutorial I played that walked me thru it. I recall now going thru setting the passenger mirror to my liking and somehow saving it.

Do you have the tutorial videos in your mmi? Choose the one detailing the mirror dip on reverse.

-cW

[A3_Yuppie]

Come to think of it, it may not have been a setting in the mmi, but there was a tutorial I played that walked me thru it. I recall now going thru setting the passenger mirror to my liking and somehow saving it.

Do you have the tutorial videos in your mmi? Choose the one detailing the mirror dip on reverse.

-cW

I have an A3 without NAV, and this was how I set the right wing mirror dipped position:

1. Turn mirror adjust knob to right wing mirror (i.e., pointing to the top right).

2. Put transmission in R and back up a bit, then brake to a halt while keeping transmission in reverse.

3. Use the aforementioned knob to adjust the mirror to the desired dipped position; I have mine a bit closer and much lower.

4. Put transmission in D and drive forward slowly until mirror returns to regular position.

Please note that right wing mirror only dips on reverse while the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

Basically, the right wing mirror remembers two positions: one regular, and the other when the car is in R and the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

[coolwater]

I have an A3 without NAV, and this was how I set the right wing mirror dipped position:

1. Turn mirror adjust knob to right wing mirror (i.e., pointing to the top right).

2. Put transmission in R and back up a bit, then brake to a halt while keeping transmission in reverse.

3. Use the aforementioned knob to adjust the mirror to the desired dipped position; I have mine a bit closer and much lower.

4. Put transmission in D and drive forward slowly until mirror returns to regular position.

Please note that right wing mirror only dips on reverse while the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

Basically, the right wing mirror remembers two positions: one regular, and the other when the car is in R and the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

That sounds right and what I went thru to set it.

-cW

[AudigangS3]

What VCDS software do you guys have that works for the s3??? I'm new to this but I'm eager to learn and get started

[AudigangS3]

Also what kind of computers are you guys using

[AudigangS3]

I believe any Windows laptop/netbook/tablet would work.

Okay thanks and what software are you using? Like which exact one did you purchase?

[AudigangS3]

http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/VCDS.html
The $349 one, comes cable/license
Software is free for download

What's the least costly one I can buy but will still work with my car and give me good options and such?

[Sandman626]

What's the least costly one I can buy but will still work with my car and give me good options and such?

Micro-CAN. http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCuCAN.html

[AudigangS3]

Micro-CAN. http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCuCAN.html

What are the drawbacks to this one verses the $350 one?

[Sandman626]

What are the drawbacks to this one verses the $350 one?

The $350 one you are referring to is the HEX-USB+CAN interface which will let you work on most VW/Audi's from 1995 on. The Micro-CAN interface loses some support and can only work with most VW/some Audi from 2005 on. (Compatibility list for Micro-CAN)

[AudigangS3]

The $350 one you are referring to is the HEX-USB+CAN interface which will let you work on most VW/Audi's from 1995 on. The Micro-CAN interface loses some support and can only work with most VW/some Audi from 2005 on. (Compatibility list for Micro-CAN)

I am only looking to work on my s3 so that isn't a problem. What support does it lose tho?

[Sandman626]

I am only looking to work on my s3 so that isn't a problem. What support does it lose tho?

Sorry, when I said it loses some support, I meant support of other vehicles. The Micro-CAN is limited to those vehicles listed in the compatibility list.

[AudigangS3]

Straight from VCDS:

There's some things that the micro-can doesn't support, according to the product page. Turbo mode, and clear dtc's. What does clearing the dtc's actually do?

[Thumper3]

I believe any Windows laptop/netbook/tablet would work.

For a tablet you will have to get the new VCDS Mobile which frankly looks pretty awesome and I'm thinking of selling my Micro to buy that later this year. lol Especially since the Micro-CAN doesn't support the S4.

For the normal cable version you need a PC with Windows (I use a Linux laptop with Win7 running in a virtual machine and works fine).

With a USB interface: We recommend at least a 1 GHz Pentium-III (or AMD equivalent) with 256 MB of RAM and Windows XP or newer. With Windows Vista, 7, or 8 use a machine robust enough to properly support the operating system.

VCDS may work on some lesser PCs, but machines with specs lower than the above recommendations are "unsupported" meaning if it doesn't work, please don't ask us for help.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq...C-Requirements

[coolwater]

A cheap way is to use the carista app and bluetooth dongle. But right now S3/A3 modifications are not yet supported. Only scanning for errors.
Once the modifications are supported, there will be less need to mess with the actual vagcom coding.

-cW

[KingoftheWok]

Does anyone have the code for adjusting the LED headlights to aim higher after lowering?

[[email protected]]

European taillight coding or adaptations...

Seems mysterious so far.

Cheers,

[MPowerThis]

I have an A3 without NAV, and this was how I set the right wing mirror dipped position:

1. Turn mirror adjust knob to right wing mirror (i.e., pointing to the top right).

2. Put transmission in R and back up a bit, then brake to a halt while keeping transmission in reverse.

3. Use the aforementioned knob to adjust the mirror to the desired dipped position; I have mine a bit closer and much lower.

4. Put transmission in D and drive forward slowly until mirror returns to regular position.

Please note that right wing mirror only dips on reverse while the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

Basically, the right wing mirror remembers two positions: one regular, and the other when the car is in R and the knob is turned to the right wing mirror position.

did this process roughly 100 times and cant get it to work.

[hamz01]

did this process roughly 100 times and cant get it to work.

Mirror dip only works from factory if you have the Convenience Package. I enabled mirror dip via VCDS and it now works for me.

[949]

how do you code it to have the rear brake lights to blink when stopping?

[DannyDeez]

Mirror dip only works from factory if you have the Convenience Package. I enabled mirror dip via VCDS and it now works for me.

How? Do you not have the convenience package?

[hamz01]

How? Do you not have the convenience package?

I do not have the Convenience Package.

[52] Door electronics, passenger -> Long coding -> Byte 04
Enable Bits 2 and 3

(Source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ification-list)

[DannyDeez]

I do not have the Convenience Package.

[52] Door electronics, passenger -> Long coding -> Byte 04
Enable Bits 2 and 3

(Source: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ification-list)

Cool thanks

[ProjectA3]

did this process roughly 100 times and cant get it to work.

then you don't have the convenience package that allows it to happen.