B6 A4 Easter Eggs! Features not found in the owner's manual.

[audibmi]

Are there any unlisted features you've stumbled upon other than the VAG reprogramming of convenience features such as:
1. Auto-locking doors at speed
2. Open/Close windows, sunroof with remote
3. Removing select lock/unlock feature
4. Removing seatbelt chime (on MY2004 and newer)

I noticed on the Avant, if you just unlock the hatch and upon closing, the alarm chirps and reactivates without the remote.

Other features listed in the manual I really like are:
1. storage trays underneath the front seats
2. little sunvisor flap above the rear view mirror (standard on vw's too)
3. the grocery bag hooks in the trunk (sedan)

Features I really hate:

1. Useless front cup holder!!!!
2. 24 hour clock

Any others that I've missed? For example, I know that on the mercedes, if you press and hold the recirculation button on the climate control, it activates the "tunnel" feature and closes all windows and sunroof. Depressing and holding the recirc button again will return the windows in the last opened position. I wonder if we can VAG this feature?

[04USportDolphin]

you can switch the 24 hour clock. just set it to a different region (there are 6 or 7, with different combos of 24 hour clock and region settings aka metric system or standard)

the best trick still (if you're dealer didnt do it) is setting your windows to go up and down with your remote as opposed to sticking it in the door

ross-tech (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html)

[CyberPMG]

I also like the other feature ('02 models only): independant fog lights. [:D]

[10 tenths]

How do you turn the seat belt chime off? Its driving me crazy!

[Jon_Rhea]

Originally posted by audibmi
I noticed on the Avant, if you just unlock the hatch and upon closing, the alarm chirps and reactivates without the remote.

I believe it's like that with all audi's. I know in my 96 A4 if I unlock the car and only get into the trunk (and don't open any doors) everything will relock and the alarm we reset itself after I think one min. Just don't leave your keys in the back.

[JMG]

I wish I had storage trays...

[hyperspeed]

dont forget about the drawers under the seat and also the lil shelf below ur steering wheel good to store ur manuals n what not.

[canadian_driver]

Originally posted by 04USportDolphin
you can switch the 24 hour clock. just set it to a different region (there are 6 or 7, with different combos of 24 hour clock and region settings aka metric system or standard)

the best trick still (if you're dealer didnt do it) is setting your windows to go up and down with your remote as opposed to sticking it in the door

ross-tech (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html)

how do i reset my clock? i hate the 24 hour thing do i need a vag-com thing?

[KaiDaRudeboy]

On the climate control, you can change the temp for BOTH SIDES (without doing one side, then doing the other) by holding down the "Auto" button...

When you unlock your car with the remote key, the mirrors and seat will go back to the #1 position of your Seat Memory... comes in handy when someone else drives your car (GF or Dealer, etc.)...

[FINA4]

Pressing left hand side air con red (+) button and circulate button at the same time (for about 2 secs), you can switch between 'F and 'C [:D]

[audibmi]

Originally posted by 10 tenths
How do you turn the seat belt chime off? Its driving me crazy!

You need to VAG to turn off the chime:

Instructions:

Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]
Write down the existing coding for future reference.
Enter 5-digit code from below
[Do It!]

Look at the first two digits in the coding. Add the values for the options together to get the correct coding.

00 - No available equipment
+01 - Brakepad wear sensor warning active
+02 - Seatbelt warning active
+04 - Washer fluid level warning active (may only work with pre-2000 models)
+16 - Navigation System (non-USA models)

Look at the third digit in the coding (Market version):

0 - "Germany" 24 hour clock
1 - "Rest of World" 24 hour clock
2 - "USA" 12 hour clock
3 - "Canada" 12 hour clock

[04USportDolphin]

i could never get the seat chime to stop on my 03 GTI, my 04 doesnt have it, and my roommate who has the exact same car as me does (i havent messed with the vag yet laptop is broken) but the clock thing works i know that, and you can also change the whole cluster to do Celsius, liters, and km.

[FINA4]

But for the km and liters you need VAG, right? No shorcut to do that?


Originally posted by 04USportDolphin
i could never get the seat chime to stop on my 03 GTI, my 04 doesnt have it, and my roommate who has the exact same car as me does (i havent messed with the vag yet laptop is broken) but the clock thing works i know that, and you can also change the whole cluster to do Celsius, liters, and km.

[bLuEjEaN]

If you press the mode button for 5 seconds you can 'De-Bose' your stereo and get more bass output.

[KaiDaRudeboy]

Originally posted by bLuEjEaN
If you press the mode button for 5 seconds you can 'De-Bose' your stereo and get more bass output.

hmmmm.... I'll have to try that... t'anks!

[bLuEjEaN]

Originally posted by bLuEjEaN
If you press the mode button for 5 seconds you can 'De-Bose' your stereo and get more bass output.

Let me correct myself.. that should be the MENU button, not 'mode'. oops, my bad. Once you've press it for 5 secs, press it two more times til you get to the 'Radio/NAV' menu and turn your right dial so the setting is at ZERO. This pretty much is like pushing the 'LOUD' button on many aftermarket HU's.

[10 tenths]

WOW! It worked Bluejean! You can get a lot more bass out of it. Thanks!

[slickav]

Let me write this stuff down.......

[BrokenXenon]

de bose thing only works with Bose stereos?

[bLuEjEaN]

yep only BOSE systems on the B6 to be exact.

Glad it worked out for ya 10 tenths.

[madrussian]

If I de-bose it, will the overall sound be worse or better?

[04USportDolphin]

as far as i know, yes you need the vag for it.


Originally posted by FINA4
But for the km and liters you need VAG, right? No shorcut to do that?

[HyperM3]

Originally posted by bLuEjEaN
Let me correct myself.. that should be the MENU button, not 'mode'. oops, my bad. Once you've press it for 5 secs, press it two more times til you get to the 'Radio/NAV' menu and turn your right dial so the setting is at ZERO. This pretty much is like pushing the 'LOUD' button on many aftermarket HU's.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Just tried it and although it does make it clearer and boomier at 0 I felt it sounded best at -3. But thats just my ears, everyone is different.

[audidood]

any similar trick for the regular non-bose decks?

[audidood]

confirmed myself today while i was sitting in my car trying to remember these easter eggs.... it works with non-bose as well. [:)]

[bbaudi382]

i dont think its mentioned in the manual but u can shut off your engine without touching the key if you run out of gas.

[bLuEjEaN]

Originally posted by bbaudi382
i dont think its mentioned in the manual but u can shut off your engine without touching the key if you run out of gas.

HahahaHAhaHAhaha [:p]

[Icon]

How do you program your seat in the first place?????????
Oh so it goes back to the way it was left by the driver?

[yoogene83]

that's if you have a 3.0 and memory seats

[madrussian]

Didnt the 02' 1.8T's have memory drivers side?

[SlvrB6Turbo]

Nope. The only power on the 2002 1.8T's seats is the lumbar support.

[JoJo]

Manual throttle body adaptation:

"The Throttle is "Drive By Wire" and adapts to your particular driving style. Do a TBA Throttle body adaption).

1. Get in your car, it doesn't matter if you close the door or not.

2. Turn the key to the on position, the position just before the starter turns over.

3. Press the gas pedal to the floor with the key in the "on" position.

4. Hold the pedal to the floor for five seconds, then turn the key back to the "off" position(don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.

5. Wait 2 mins. for a full alignment. During this time you may hear very faint noises and clicks. I
only heard one sitting in my car, if I got out and popped the hood I might hear more.

6. Drive the car as you always do.

Depending on your driving style, this may or may not be a big factor. I do a lot of city driving so
I noticed a big change after erasing my history. It is not hard to do this, just follow the
instructions - Key on, pedal down, 5 sec, key off pedal up, wait 2 minutes.

Keep the key in for the entire thing. "

[audibmi]

Originally posted by JoJo
Manual throttle body adaptation:

"The Throttle is "Drive By Wire" and adapts to your particular driving style. Do a TBA Throttle body adaption).

"

Is this from TSB (technical service bulletin) from Audi? I thought with the Tiptronic, it is constantly adapting to your driving style and delays the shifting points based on driving habits. How does this TBA work with manuals when the driver controls the shift points, or does TBA serve another function?

[romeotech]

How does the De-Bose sound ? will it be worse or better ?
How do you switch it back to Bose then ?
Wanna know before I try.

[Peter@VMRWheels]

wow, very informative post, thanks!

[Ben@SpeedBarn]

Originally posted by audibmi
Is this from TSB (technical service bulletin) from Audi? I thought with the Tiptronic, it is constantly adapting to your driving style and delays the shifting points based on driving habits. How does this TBA work with manuals when the driver controls the shift points, or does TBA serve another function?

This Deals with the Throttle body and the fact that there is no linkage between the gas pedal and the throttle body. It is all computer controlled. Nothing to do with the transmission.

[HICK]

I know this is an old thread, but I am not sure if some of you know this already or not. You can turn off the center display (the one that shows the CD track, MPG and stuff) within your guage cluster so it is just black. Not that I would ever drive around like that, but I thought it was intersting.

Just hold down the button on the underside of the windsheild washer control and the check button (self diagnostic) on the dash at the same time and it disspears.

I found this out while trying to get rid of the beeping from setting the speed alarm. It gets rid of that too.

[phatAvant]

how do I get rid of the trip timer, the thing that beeps after two hours, and my dealer keeps telling me its impossible for the sunroof and windows to OPEN with the remote...So is it possible and if yes, how?

steve

[bhvrdr]

Originally posted by phatV6
how do I get rid of the trip timer, the thing that beeps after two hours, and my dealer keeps telling me its impossible for the sunroof and windows to OPEN with the remote...So is it possible and if yes, how?

steve

My windows open and close with the remote. You can get all the info you need from the ross tech website and also the vag com forum on the other site. If you want to wait til i get home, id be glad to email you the codes. cheers! Mike

[chuckdawg82]

that de-bose thing sounds sweet. Imma hafta try it myself! lol Is there any chance of blowing something? And I assume we go through the original process to return it to Bose?

[Saturnine]

Yeah.. Im gonna see if that stereo trick adds anything to my system..

[madrussian]

i did the De-Bose thing before i knew that's what it was... it actually gives it a little more bass i'd venture to say.

its slightly better and no it wont ruin anything.

as far as remote windows, i just asked my dealer to do it and he did, free of charge.

[Daddy Shroom]

Originally posted by audibmi


1. Useless front cup holder!!!!


I like to call that, "The Ejector Seat". That goddmn thing is UTTERLY USELESS!

I am going to have to try the TBA and Bose stuff tomorrow morning, er, this morning when I wake up.

Thanks for bringing this post back!

[bigshrimpin]

Originally posted by KaiDaRudeboy
On the climate control, you can change the temp for BOTH SIDES (without doing one side, then doing the other) by holding down the "Auto" button...

When you unlock your car with the remote key, the mirrors and seat will go back to the #1 position of your Seat Memory... comes in handy when someone else drives your car (GF or Dealer, etc.)...

the thing about the memory seats... is that for 1.8t as well?

or are you referring to the 3.0's only?


because if thats true for the 1.8t, then HOT DIGGITY... i'm happy as hell that i just read that!

[bigshrimpin]

Originally posted by HICK
I know this is an old thread, but I am not sure if some of you know this already or not. You can turn off the center display (the one that shows the CD track, MPG and stuff) within your guage cluster so it is just black. Not that I would ever drive around like that, but I thought it was intersting.

Just hold down the button on the underside of the windsheild washer control and the check button (self diagnostic) on the dash at the same time and it disspears.

I found this out while trying to get rid of the beeping from setting the speed alarm. It gets rid of that too.

hey, what is the proper way to get rid of that stupid speed warning beep when you accidentally set it up? i can't be bothered to read the whole manual again to find this little tidbit...

[Daddy Shroom]

Originally posted by bigshrimpin
hey, what is the proper way to get rid of that stupid speed warning beep when you accidentally set it up? i can't be bothered to read the whole manual again to find this little tidbit...

Try setting it to like 160mph.

[:p]

[bigshrimpin]

Originally posted by Shroomin
Try setting it to like 160mph.

[:p]

useless...









[rolleyes] [:p]

[cyber_m0nkey]

Originally posted by 10 tenths
How do you turn the seat belt chime off? Its driving me crazy!

Put your seat belt on!

(Sorry, couldn't help myself...)[:D]

[cassdesigns]

for taking out the speed alarm, press and hold the check button until you see the speed alarm icon on the dash with a slash on it, this means its already gone.

By the way, is there a way to view the climate control with voltages and other stuff like how they do it on the b5s???

[A4Shizl]

Originally posted by CyberPMG
I also like the other feature ('02 models only): independant fog lights. [:D]

how do you make foggs run independantly????

do tell....[:D]

[piaadoll]

de-bose huh??!? that sounds wonderful!!

i gotta try this later! thanks francis!

[sxates]

I've had to turn the bass down on my bose system, it tends to overdo it as it is. Maybe I'm "debosed" and don't know it--will have to play :)

I have power seats on my '05 1.8t as well, and if theres some kind of memory function I'd love to know about it (every time I get it back from being washed, the seat is ALL the way back, and takes like a minute to move it back up. Ok, not really a minute, but a while)

[Nevaeh Speed]

Originally posted by CyberPMG
I also like the other feature ('02 models only): independant fog lights. [:D]

I love that!!! Sorry 03'z and up!

[ArcticBoost]

I read in another profile about the +/- on the steering column dims the lights and stuff....what else is there?

[Underground]

If you put in a BT, your car gets faster

[ShogunR32]

Originally posted by Underground
If you put in a BT, your car gets faster
I want that one!

[ungucpho]

if you take the key out, the car turns off

[A4 ABT]

you can have your car "VAG'd" and allow your key-remote to control your windows

[martini]

repost...time a million

some people dont know that if you push the button on the armrest when its down, it goes down farther

i like the LED's by the rearview mirror that shoot the red on the shiftknob

people are a fan of the grocery bag hangers in the trunk


did you know that if you lift up the spare tire cover, the handle clips onto the top of the trunk to keep it open....so you can get the spare wtihotu removing the carpet


ummm.....

there are a bunch of things...i cant remember

[p2ii]

Originally posted by Underground
If you put in a BT, your car gets faster

That one rules!!!!!!!!!![drive]

[TREE4309]

You can turn on the stereo with the key out of the ignition and it will automatically turn off after an hour.

The sunroof tilts up if you push in the dial and hold it.

There are little drawers under both front seats to hide goodies and valuables.

These might be obvious to most, but some might not be aware.

[Tgr_Clw]

Damn! There are grocery bag hangers in there?
I honestly didn't know.


Originally posted by martini

people are a fan of the grocery bag hangers in the trunk

[audicity]

Originally posted by TREE4309
You can turn on the stereo with the key out of the ignition and it will automatically turn off after an hour.

The sunroof tilts up if you push in the dial and hold it.

There are little drawers under both front seats to hide goodies and valuables.

These might be obvious to most, but some might not be aware.

When I bought my car, the saleslady showed me all the cool "secrets" posted so far.... even the BT. [:D]

[midn12ght]

i was going to say the radio trick!

well, um, you can lock your trunk(to not open by remote/keep the valet out of your trunk) by turning the key to the left instead of the right...

it works in my cab that way anyway...

[Toast]

you can tweak your radio so that it sounds better
but i forgot the key combo

roll windows up\down and with key in drivers door

[Tinman]

hold down the 'auto' button on the driver's side to lock the temperatures of the driver and passenger together. that way, you just have to adjust the driver's temp and it'll move the passenger's too!

L8

[AudiGuy666]

Originally posted by Toast
you can tweak your radio so that it sounds better
but i forgot the key combo

roll windows up\down and with key in drivers door

Get it VAG'd so you dont have to put the key in .. Just hold down lock.


Love that .

[A4 ABT]

Originally posted by Tinman
hold down the 'auto' button on the driver's side to lock the temperatures of the driver and passenger together. that way, you just have to adjust the driver's temp and it'll move the passenger's too!

L8

that's a cool trick!! how can we "undo" that after? by doing the same procedure??

thanks for the trick[up]

[churcH]

for a noob like me this is a great post.

[audicity]

Originally posted by A4 ABT
that's a cool trick!! how can we "undo" that after? by doing the same procedure??


you can undo it by adjusting the passenger side's temp control

[MK3_WAGEN]

Originally posted by AudiGuy666
Get it VAG'd so you dont have to put the key in .. Just hold down lock.


Love that .

is there a how-to on this?

[cranch]

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB6.html

Towards the bottom...

[Feeesh]

The turn signal has fluid, so the bulbs never go out.

I didn't know that about the climate control, but that's awesome.

[AlcatrazT2]

lol

[ballistik8]

how do i make my stereo louder on my 2002 A4? The Audi Symphony isnt ever very loud when playing cds...is there a way to adjust it?

[martini]

yeah hold down the mode button and play with the settings...in particlualr the NAV setting....you have to hold the mode button down for a bit for this to pop up


for more info, go to the Bass, Treble, Mids OH MY thread within the next couple pages

[favianjanitra]

you can charge your car key by inserting it into the trunk's keyinsert for temporary power.

[F16HTON]

Originally posted by 400HPA4
Here is a fun and informative thread for new Audi owners http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16531

[Rudso]

Whats a BT?

[F16HTON]

BT= Big Turbo
http://pics.maunier.org/big_turbo.jpg

[a2a2pqk]

Originally posted by favianjanitra
you can charge your car key by inserting it into the trunk's keyinsert for temporary power.

I didn't know about this!

[chaua1]

^^^Are you sure??

[1/4 scale]

my favorite is the euro left or right turn indicators w/o the key in ignition trick - I drive up onto the curb to get out of traffic then flick on the left signal then leave it for 12 hours ;-p

[dummptyhummpty]

Originally posted by martini
yeah hold down the mode button and play with the settings...in particlualr the NAV setting....you have to hold the mode button down for a bit for this to pop up


for more info, go to the Bass, Treble, Mids OH MY thread within the next couple pages

I honestly don't think the NAV setting does anything. I think it only makes it louder while your adjusting it so you can hear the change.

[favianjanitra]

Originally posted by chaua1
^^^Are you sure??


yes...the salesman showed this trick when he was giving tips on the a4

cheers [:D]

[a2a2pqk]

Originally posted by chaua1
^^^Are you sure??

yea I might've forgotten about that :P

I like the trick where u just tap the turn signal and it will flash 3 of 4 times!

[palewhitemale]

Originally posted by favianjanitra
you can charge your car key by inserting it into the trunk's keyinsert for temporary power.

huh? the battery in the key is not rechargeable....

what the hell are you talking about?

[sldin]

not really a trick, but when someones in front of your car,like looking at the hood or something odd like that..you push your horn and watch the reaction. haha good times.

[favianjanitra]

Originally posted by palewhitemale
huh? the battery in the key is not rechargeable....

what the hell are you talking about?


the guy at the dealer said we could have temporary power if the key is dead.....


ive never tried it myself though but i will

[Villains]

Originally posted by sldin
not really a trick, but when someones in front of your car,like looking at the hood or something odd like that..you push your horn and watch the reaction. haha good times.


[:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D]

Good times indeed!

[palewhitemale]

Originally posted by favianjanitra
the guy at the dealer said we could have temporary power if the key is dead.....


ive never tried it myself though but i will

yeah, well I also had a service advisor flip out at me, insisting that 3rd gear doesn't have a synchro...


I better caution you now on actually believing the stealership.

-bill

[TurbodBoyBeater]

question.. how can you repeat songs off a cd. im not talking about the whole song.. just one single song? ive been trying to figure this out. is there even a way?

[roccocurci]

the climate control one is great, i didnt know that and that always bugged me...

anyone have anymore info on "making the stereo louder" or sound better or w/e...

[A4Shizl]

There is also the little visor above the Rear view mirror...

[churcH]

Originally posted by A4Shizl
There is also the little visor above the Rear view mirror...

i was reading this on my laptop in my car (i just got it so im spending time in it ok?!) but after i read this post i looked up and wow! i dont think ima push it back up.

DIGG++

[BigZ67]

Originally posted by TurbodBoyBeater
question.. how can you repeat songs off a cd. im not talking about the whole song.. just one single song? ive been trying to figure this out. is there even a way?

go into the mode and on repeat i think you just choose song, or one, or something like that. not sure what it is called off hand

[TurbodBoyBeater]

pretty sure ive messed around with that. maybe ill be cool like churcH n take my laptop into my car right now and attempt again.

[AudiA4Style]

Originally posted by audicity
When I bought my car, the saleslady showed me all the cool "secrets" posted so far.... even the BT. [:D]

BIG TITS?? [:D]

[jab3style]

the cruize control arm. You pull it towards you to activate and push it away when not in use.

[A4 Moda]

Originally posted by audibmi
Are there any unlisted features you've stumbled upon other than the VAG reprogramming of convenience features such as:
1. Auto-locking doors at speed
2. Open/Close windows, sunroof with remote
3. Removing select lock/unlock feature
4. Removing seatbelt chime (on MY2004 and newer)

I noticed on the Avant, if you just unlock the hatch and upon closing, the alarm chirps and reactivates without the remote.

Other features listed in the manual I really like are:
1. storage trays underneath the front seats
2. little sunvisor flap above the rear view mirror (standard on vw's too)
3. the grocery bag hooks in the trunk (sedan)

Features I really hate:

1. Useless front cup holder!!!!
2. 24 hour clock

Any others that I've missed? For example, I know that on the mercedes, if you press and hold the recirculation button on the climate control, it activates the "tunnel" feature and closes all windows and sunroof. Depressing and holding the recirc button again will return the windows in the last opened position. I wonder if we can VAG this feature?


The front cup holder can be removed... PM me I'll show you how.

Laters

[Chekm8]

guess I'll chime in since some1 updated this post recently.

i like how when i leave the car and close the door while my girl has her door (or any door/trunk for that matter) open and i set the alarm so when she closes the door, the alarm automatically arms.

also, i didn't see it on this post but if you want to pop the sunroof up, you don't have to hold it down for however many seconds it takes to pop it up. you can do what you do to the automatic windows by "clicking" (for lack of a better word), the button really fast and the sunroof pops up automatically.

hmm, dont think i explained that well. trying agian. you knwo when you flip the window switch, your windows automatically roll up/down. if you do the same to the sunroof button it'll do the same.

also, there's a bit of a memory on that module so if you have the sunroof open, you can close and pop with 1 touch.

1. you flip the switch to close
2. click the button to open (like you do on the auto windows), and let go.

your sunroof then closes from the open position and then pops the sunroof up on the rear.

you can do this too in reverse and your sunroof will go from popped up to close and automatically opens...

wow, i suck at explaining today...

[audicity]

Originally posted by Chekm8
also, i didn't see it on this post but if you want to pop the sunroof up, you don't have to hold it down for however many seconds it takes to pop it up. you can do what you do to the automatic windows by "clicking" (for lack of a better word), the button really fast and the sunroof pops up automatically.

hmm, dont think i explained that well. trying agian. you knwo when you flip the window switch, your windows automatically roll up/down. if you do the same to the sunroof button it'll do the same.

also, there's a bit of a memory on that module so if you have the sunroof open, you can close and pop with 1 touch.

1. you flip the switch to close
2. click the button to open (like you do on the auto windows), and let go.

your sunroof then closes from the open position and then pops the sunroof up on the rear.

you can do this too in reverse and your sunroof will go from popped up to close and automatically opens...
i'm gonna try this on the way home tonight. [up]

[ShowStopper]

Originally posted by audisport101
I read in another profile about the +/- on the steering column dims the lights and stuff....what else is there? I dont believe it......sounds like a lie to me....until someone proves otherwise.

[churcH]

my a4 is now vag-modded with the auto up/down with the key fob and the door locks at 12mph. thanks to the guys at desert audi for hooking it up!

[HyperM3]

Originally posted by ShowStopper
I dont believe it......sounds like a lie to me....until someone proves otherwise.
Not a lie, its what you use because theres no knob for it.

[AlcatrazT2]

Good way to slow down...if you're being paced...
Activate cruise control and push it down...(don't tap)
Speed will immediately drop w/ out the brake lights going on...and no pulling e-brake slowly necessary.
:)

[keepmovingordie]

Originally posted by JoJo
Manual throttle body adaptation:

"The Throttle is "Drive By Wire" and adapts to your particular driving style. Do a TBA Throttle body adaption).

1. Get in your car, it doesn't matter if you close the door or not.

2. Turn the key to the on position, the position just before the starter turns over.

3. Press the gas pedal to the floor with the key in the "on" position.

4. Hold the pedal to the floor for five seconds, then turn the key back to the "off" position(don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.

5. Wait 2 mins. for a full alignment. During this time you may hear very faint noises and clicks. I
only heard one sitting in my car, if I got out and popped the hood I might hear more.

6. Drive the car as you always do.

Depending on your driving style, this may or may not be a big factor. I do a lot of city driving so
I noticed a big change after erasing my history. It is not hard to do this, just follow the
instructions - Key on, pedal down, 5 sec, key off pedal up, wait 2 minutes.

Keep the key in for the entire thing. "

Wild. Has anyone tried this? What difference did you notice?

[keepmovingordie]

bump. any1?

[Turbosport]

yes, i've done it several times...your car will be noticably more responsive....be advised that over time it will change back though so you'd have to do it periodically (in normal around town traffic, every two weeks or so seems to do the trick)

[element256]

when i'm paced at 80 i just drop it into 1st move over one lane and watch the pig fly by ! that's also an egg i guess u just really have to jam that shifter in there hard to get it to go to 1st...
also i just did the throttle thingy and then raced a new mustange GT.. shit those are loud and not very fast..beat me by 1 1/2 cars from a stop

[Arjun]

how does the SVC feature work?

[HyperM3]

Originally posted by element256
when i'm paced at 80 i just drop it into 1st move over one lane and watch the pig fly by ! that's also an egg i guess u just really have to jam that shifter in there hard to get it to go to 1st...
also i just did the throttle thingy and then raced a new mustange GT.. shit those are loud and not very fast..beat me by 1 1/2 cars from a stop
You had to jam it into first because its not meant to go into first. Why would you want to go into first at 80mph? Youll just over rev your engine and say goodbye. Dumbest thing ever.

[churcH]

i dropped my primera from 5th to 2nd and i messed up my motor...

do not i repeat do not downshift at high speed to a low gear.... well actually do it and see what happens i think a warp to world 3-2 will pop up so you can turtle tip to infinity 1ups

[AlcatrazT2]

lol. i think element256 was joking. no need to take that post seriously...

[BigZ67]

ya that was def. a joke. only thing is though, you will have some noob on here try that and fuck their shit up. but hahaa, i love it, you really have to jam that baby in there.

[element256]

no seriously, u have to JAM that sucka in there HARD !
(wink)(wink)
if u bought an audi and don't know better than that then sigh

[mickb6]

Originally posted by CyberPMG
I also like the other feature ('02 models only): independant fog lights. [:D]

I have an '02 and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to turn on the fogs without turning on my headlights; is that what he meant? Is this a VAG mod?

[AlcatrazT2]

LOL...
Remember the post about the Pepto Bismol?
Someone said that it added HP...and people were saying "Are you serious?"
lolll

[element256]

HAHAHAHA ! pepto ! that's priceless

[AlcatrazT2]

element256, your post is still a class though...

Amazing that no one posted something like: "Put some WD40 and it'll get into the slot a little better."

[vinny.dtw]

You can put your rear seats down, and if ur trunk is empty, it can be quite cozy with two people. ;)

[AlcatrazT2]

There yah go.

[abdelrak]

wait, my 02 has a separate front foglight function...meaning they can be independently run without any other lights being on?

[abdelrak]

and whats this about keeping the left side parking light on when the key is not in the ignition? mercedes does this...i didnt know audi did as well..unless i misunderstood the previous post a few pages back ??

[Daddy Shroom]

To reset your auto windows in case you disconnect the battery or the pinch mechanism goes into effect, you hold the switch so your window goes up, when up all the way, hold it for 3 seconds, then hold it down, with no lapse in between, and keep it down for 3 seconds after it is all the way down.

I am sure you already knew this, but I thought I would post it up anyway.

Oh, and if your car spins out of control, point it to the nearest honda, and AoA will replace your car for free because you took another ricer off the road.

[AlcatrazT2]

LMFAO

[1/4 scale]

Originally posted by abdelrak
and whats this about keeping the left side parking light on when the key is not in the ignition? mercedes does this...i didnt know audi did as well..unless i misunderstood the previous post a few pages back ??

Ya ... it works quite well on my 02. A very cool feature.

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by 1/4 scale
Ya ... it works quite well on my 02. A very cool feature.

would this work on the 05's? the B6 ones not the B7

[AlcatrazT2]

So...upon exiting the car...just turn the signal towards the "left" position?

[AudiMat]

i dont understand... why would you want your left side parking lights just on? do they shut off after a while like a "follow me home" feature or is it just for some extra visibility for your car if you are parked on a street or something like that and they just stay on until the next time you start your car?

[Gallep]

If your taller then 6'3", no matter how you adjust your seat, you can never get it low enough, so by an A6[;)]

[midn12ght]

Originally posted by Daddy Shroom


Oh, and if your car spins out of control, point it to the nearest honda, and AoA will replace your car for free because you took another ricer off the road.

that sh*t was hilarious!(sorry tee)

[JStanger]

I have used a couple of these. Holding down the auto button to simoutaneously set the dual climate control and the + - under the dash to dim the interior lights. Did not know either of these!!

[tonbon]

word^

[abdelrak]

how does the parking light thing work?? anyone??

[jokas]

Originally posted by AudiMat
i dont understand... why would you want your left side parking lights just on? do they shut off after a while like a "follow me home" feature or is it just for some extra visibility for your car if you are parked on a street or something like that and they just stay on until the next time you start your car?

Yeah, curious bout that one too...

[A4Technik]

If you press the auto up function on your windows and stick your arm out the window it will automaticly go back down when it senses pressure against your arm.. cool function. Also if you twist and hold the sunroof knob all the way it will go back an extra 5 inchs. into the roof.

[audicity]

Originally posted by AudiMat
i dont understand... why would you want your left side parking lights just on? do they shut off after a while like a "follow me home" feature or is it just for some extra visibility for your car if you are parked on a street or something like that and they just stay on until the next time you start your car?
That's essentially it.

I forgot about this feature and I accidentally forgot to turn off my left turn blinker one time and there was a beeping sound after I turned off the car [reminding me that the left blinker is on].

[Jeff]

Originally posted by audicity
That's essentially it.

I forgot about this feature and I accidentally forgot to turn off my left turn blinker one time and there was a beeping sound after I turned off the car [reminding me that the left blinker is on].

That's a feature commonly used in Europe as opposed to here in the states when cars are parked in small alleyways to make them seen...the same with why Ecode have "City Lights".

[element256]

jeff when do i get to see you track that beast ?

[Jeff]

Originally posted by element256
jeff when do i get to see you track that beast ?

What beast? [confused] [rolleyes] [:D]

[Feeesh]

Originally posted by A4Technik
Also if you twist and hold the sunroof knob all the way it will go back an extra 5 inchs. into the roof.

???

[AlcatrazT2]

Originally posted by Jeff
What beast? [confused] [rolleyes] [:D]

Jeff...you tease. Kunem beranat.

[099-RBN]

Originally posted by abdelrak
how does the parking light thing work?? anyone??

With the key off, and the light switch off, placing the turn signal lever in the right or left turn signal "on" position, illuminates the right side or left side parking/turn signal lamps. Used to show parked car on narrow streets etc. Looks cool also.

[dummptyhummpty]

For the above, I believe that on the 04s it lights up both sides no matter which side you switch it to. Not sure about the 05s though.

[AlcatrazT2]

FYI, on my 05...both sides turn on.

[Feeesh]

how about on 02's?

[AlcatrazT2]

Try it and let us know ;)
I think you can get just one side to light up, but I'm not sure.

[Feeesh]

i would but i'm not seeing my car again until march 23-26... if i do go home for spring break.

[Duchenbagen]

If you have the lighting package with the self dimming mirror when you put your car into reverse the self dimming feature does not work, so you have an unobstructed veiw. Also, when you put the car in reverse the HVAC system automatically goes into recirc. so you do not get any fumes in the cabin.

-John

[A4Technik]

quote:
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Originally posted by A4Technik
Also if you twist and hold the sunroof knob all the way it will go back an extra 5 inchs. into the roof.

On my sunroof if you twist it all the way it will retract even further but causes alot of wind noise when driving.

[HyperM3]

If you have the 'walk you home' setting to on where the fog lights stay on when you unlock or lock the car, the fog lights will flash faster as you get closer to the car if you hold the panic button down while walking to it.

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by HyperM3
If you have the 'walk you home' setting to on where the fog lights stay on when you unlock or lock the car, the fog lights will flash faster as you get closer to the car if you hold the panic button down while walking to it.

my fog lights never flash, and wouldnt the alarm go off if u hold the panic button down?

[romeotech]

- When you change lanes, just tap up or down, the turn indicators blink 3 times for each tap.

- Set control for the right side passenger mirror, go into reverse and the mirror tilts down so you can see the curb, only works for passenger mirror though

I tried that parking light thing, it's cool, had whatever side I picked lit up, does it waste your batteries though? Is it like leaving your headlights on, battery-wise?

[MmmBoost]

i couldn't get the park light thing to work.

'02 a4 1.8

not sure what i'm doin wrong

[abdelrak]

i think for some older models, u need te vag com in order to enable the parking blinker feature...

[churcH]

05 usp avant, parking light trick doesnt work. it turns on both at the same time.

[romeotech]

I have a 2003 and it's pretty simple. Shut off your car and put the turn signal down like you changing lanes and leave it there (left or right), that's it. You should hear the "headlights on" chime when you have your door open. Do it at night so you can see it.
I thought it was cool but will I ever use it, nope. I'm thinking it would waste the battery.

[Gallep]

Originally posted by romeotech
- Set control for the right side passenger mirror, go into reverse and the mirror tilts down so you can see the curb, only works for passenger mirror though



nice! thanks for that one

[Gallep]

Originally posted by A4Technik
quote:
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Originally posted by A4Technik
Also if you twist and hold the sunroof knob all the way it will go back an extra 5 inchs. into the roof.

On my sunroof if you twist it all the way it will retract even further but causes alot of wind noise when driving. +

To get rid of that "thumping" sound when you have your sunroof open, crack your pass. rear window, it goes away

And when you tilt it up, lower your rear pass. window about 2-3 inches and you'll get a nice tornado affect in the cabin that only the drier can really feel. only cracking the rear driver window 2-3 inches, the front pass. tends to feel more of it. just something i found out when my a/c broke in my B5 one summer.

[pato]

Have you guys notice when you’re on the highway and the front lights and fogs are on, you turn on the windshield washer, the fogs turn off by them self…

[AlcatrazT2]

Originally posted by romeotech
- When you change lanes, just tap up or down, the turn indicators blink 3 times for each tap.

- Set control for the right side passenger mirror, go into reverse and the mirror tilts down so you can see the curb, only works for passenger mirror though

I tried that parking light thing, it's cool, had whatever side I picked lit up, does it waste your batteries though? Is it like leaving your headlights on, battery-wise?

what do you mean by "set control"? i tried a few things and it didn't work.

[romeotech]

When you want to move your mirrors to your liking, you first pick a mirror with the controls, left-neutral-right, the mirror controls on the door. That's what I mean, set it to the passenger mirror, go in reverse, mirror tilts down.

[AlcatrazT2]

hm...yeah i did that...didn't work.
i had it on neutral before...set it to the right...put it on R...started backing up and nothing...
what year is your ride?

[A4TwoZeroT]

Originally posted by pato
Have you guys notice when you’re on the highway and the front lights and fogs are on, you turn on the windshield washer, the fogs turn off by them self?

why does it do that?? whats the purpose of it? you mean the windshield washer right? not the headlight washer..

[pato]

Originally posted by A4TwoZeroT
why does it do that?? whats the purpose of it? you mean the windshield washer right? not the headlight washer..



yes the windshield washer... I don't know the purpose ??

[dpatel]

The pop up headlight washers only activate when the lights are on and you press the spay button. If lights are off, then they don't pop up.

[romeotech]

hm...yeah i did that...didn't work.
i had it on neutral before...set it to the right...put it on R...started backing up and nothing...
what year is your ride?
=============

2003 A4 3.0 Quattro.

Afterwards, put mirror setting back to neutral and it goes back to previous position.

[pato]

Originally posted by dpatel
The pop up headlight washers only activate when the lights are on and you press the spay button. If lights are off, then they don't pop up.

we where talking about the windshiel washer and not the headlight washer...

[Any Condition]

If your key remote does not work, before you run to the dealer for a new battery try this.

Put the key in the ignition and turn it on to the AUX position (instrument cluster is lit). Wait 10-30 seconds.

It should I guess reset the key. If this doesn't work than you need a new battery.

[Feeesh]

Originally posted by romeotech
hm...yeah i did that...didn't work.
i had it on neutral before...set it to the right...put it on R...started backing up and nothing...
what year is your ride?
=============

2003 A4 3.0 Quattro.

Afterwards, put mirror setting back to neutral and it goes back to previous position.

Only the 3.0's do the mirror tilt.

[AlcatrazT2]

ahh...thanks guys.
3.0 i'm not, that explains the issue.

[LAZY TURBO]

are any of side mirrors autodimming?

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by AlcatrazT2
ahh...thanks guys.
3.0 i'm not, that explains the issue.

plus its a CVT [:p], jk george hahaa

[element256]

ok yoda

[Daddy Shroom]

Originally posted by romeotech
- Set control for the right side passenger mirror, go into reverse and the mirror tilts down so you can see the curb, only works for passenger mirror though


Damn 3.0's.

[rolleyes]

Doesn't work on my ride.

My friends A6 though, yes.

[AudiMat]

Originally posted by Duchenbagen
If you have the lighting package with the self dimming mirror when you put your car into reverse the self dimming feature does not work, so you have an unobstructed veiw. Also, when you put the car in reverse the HVAC system automatically goes into recirc. so you do not get any fumes in the cabin.

-John

Its not just the lighting packae that does this... they all do as long as you have the auto dimming mirrors, when you shift into reverse they dont darken.

[old_spool]

I think that the doors should lock when you release the e brake

[A4TwoZeroT]

it locks when you go like 7 mph... i think thats pretty low and quick..
what about the people that dont use e-brakes? i do.. but theres people that doesnt..
just my opinion

[gsxr150]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daddy Shroom
I like to call that, "The Ejector Seat". That goddmn thing is [b]UTTERLY USELESS!


No idea what you guys are talking about. I use that thing every day. I love it.

[element256]

^^Yeah me too...but I guess not that many people drink in their cars and it doesn't hold a bottle of water at all

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Originally posted by Gallep
If your taller then 6'3", no matter how you adjust your seat, you can never get it low enough, so by an A6[;)]

Im gonna totally disagree with this, and why you ask because I have a friend that is 6'6" 285lbs (he plays college football) he has drove my car several times and the 1st time he got in he slid the seat all the way back and was like damn this thing has a lot of room I need to slide the seat up some, and he has never said the car was to small and he has also rode in the back a few times.

[element256]

yeah i'm 6'3 200 (pro madden footballer...what) and it's fin by me. seat's to the back but height's not an issue

[8E4Ed]

Originally posted by audicity
i'm gonna try this on the way home tonight. [up]

Thanks, I'm gonna try this out... (I always wait until the sunroof is completely closed before popping it up)

[bananas]

The De-Bose procedure posted here is bunk. I'm not sure what the purpose of the Radio/NAV setting is, but it only drops volume *temporarily*, and does not alter the frequency response.

Try this:

1. Turn radio up to volume 15 (note the sound)
2. Enter Radio/NAV, turn to 0
3. Turn radio down one notch to volume 14 and immediatly back up to volume 15 (note that it sounds exactly like it did before)

4. Keep radio at volume 15
5. Enter Radio/NAV, turn to 5 or -5 or whatever the max is. Note that it gets much quieter. Also note that the VOLUME has changed, not the frequency response.
6. Now turn the volume DOWN one notch to 14 and back up to 15. Note that the audio returns to EXACTLY the same levels as it was in step 1

:D

There is an actual DeBose procedure but it requires recoding via VAG-COM. I did it on my radio, but the actual numbers weren't documented for my radio code. I'll see if I can find the numbers (I believe I originally found them by searching AW's VAG-COM forum).

[bananas]

Speed Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

This setting in your radio will increase the volume level of the radio based on the speed of the vehicle. This is so you don't have to compensate for road noise by turning the radio up and down as you speed up and slow down.

Hold Menu on your Radio for 5 seconds until you see "SVC". Change the value from off to 5. The higher the setting, the more the volume will be increased based on speed.

[afrosk8er2003]

hmmmm, i really got my hopes up for the de-bose, i'm gonna go fiddle with it anyways.

[afrosk8er2003]

for the "de-bosing" i heard an increase in the frequency but really didn't feel any bass increase so i agree with monkey crazy bananas.

[8E4Ed]

Originally posted by JStanger
I have used a couple of these. Holding down the auto button to simoutaneously set the dual climate control and the + - under the dash to dim the interior lights. Did not know either of these!!

Okay, I've tried the climate control trick and it's cool. But I want to set it back to independent climate control (stock setting). How do I do that??? Please help.

[chaua1]

Just hit the passenger side climate control buttons and it should let you control them seperatly.

[gsxr150]

Originally posted by A4Technik
quote:
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Originally posted by A4Technik
Also if you twist and hold the sunroof knob all the way it will go back an extra 5 inchs. into the roof.

On my sunroof if you twist it all the way it will retract even further but causes alot of wind noise when driving.

I'm confused about this. What do you guys mean about getting the sunroof further into the roof? When I open mine it goes all the way into the roof already?

[churcH]

Originally posted by gsxr150
I'm confused about this. What do you guys mean about getting the sunroof further into the roof? When I open mine it goes all the way into the roof already?

in my usp, if you rotate the roof switch until it stops clicking it auto opens but if you look at the roof you can see 2" of sunroof still. but of you rotate the switch more and hold it, that 2" tucks right in.

[BigZ67]

i dont really get this sunroof thing, when i open mine it auto goes in like that, i just have to spin it, no holding or extra turns..

[gsxr150]

Humm...cool, but if I don't get to see if from inside the car I don't care about it.

Thanks though! BTW- I loved the climate control thing, the sun flap, and the seat storage. Cool stuff.

[romeotech]

This was overlooked by me and saw a Audi tech do it and I felt dumb. I never knew you could open the trunk with the hidden button under the lid, above the license plate.
I always either used the button from my key fob or the latch in the driver side door. That little switch is coolness. hahah

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by bananas
Speed Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

This setting in your radio will increase the volume level of the radio based on the speed of the vehicle. This is so you don't have to compensate for road noise by turning the radio up and down as you speed up and slow down.

Hold Menu on your Radio for 5 seconds until you see "SVC". Change the value from off to 5. The higher the setting, the more the volume will be increased based on speed.

i dont think in the 05 models u can do this, i think it came normally as feature.

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by bananas
Speed Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

This setting in your radio will increase the volume level of the radio based on the speed of the vehicle. This is so you don't have to compensate for road noise by turning the radio up and down as you speed up and slow down.

Hold Menu on your Radio for 5 seconds until you see "SVC". Change the value from off to 5. The higher the setting, the more the volume will be increased based on speed.

i dont think in the 05 models u can do this, i think it came normally as feature.

[AudiGuy666]

Originally posted by A4 TSCHUSS
Im gonna totally disagree with this, and why you ask because I have a friend that is 6'6" 285lbs (he plays college football) he has drove my car several times and the 1st time he got in he slid the seat all the way back and was like damn this thing has a lot of room I need to slide the seat up some, and he has never said the car was to small and he has also rode in the back a few times.


The back is tiny .. Im 6'0 180lbs , My head touches the roof in the back when i sit up straight. Not that I care , cause I dont sit in the back [:p]

[Feeesh]

^^^the back is tiny!

[element256]

and since my seats ALL the way back people are like man this car looks bigger on the outside and I say it is big you just need atkins or something

[REDDER]

The Auto Climate Control TIp (both temp buttons working same) is the BEST fugging tip on this post!

That always pizzed me off..glad there are some 'thinkers' in this forum!



"I think you are all Fu*ked in the Head"
-C.W. Griswold

[Tinman]

Originally posted by BigZ67
i dont really get this sunroof thing, when i open mine it auto goes in like that, i just have to spin it, no holding or extra turns..

that's because the 05's don't have the knob go all the way around. it goes up to the hard notch about 5/6 of the way around, and then you have to hold it to get it to open the rest of the way.

L8

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by element256
and since my seats ALL the way back people are like man this car looks bigger on the outside and I say it is big you just need atkins or something


lmfaoooooooooo, so im guessin....

http://www.webundies.com/images/ch363017s.jpg

in the back seat huh?[:D]

[Feeesh]

02 3.0

the turn signal parking lights trick worked for both left and right sides independently. both DID NOT come on. both individually.

Still trying to figure out the debose thing. it sounds like there is more bass, but it also seems like a purely volume thing as well. maybe it depends on the song. not too sure yet.

[AlcatrazT2]

Originally posted by Feeesh
02 3.0

the turn signal parking lights trick worked for both left and right sides independently. both DID NOT come on. both individually.

Still trying to figure out the debose thing. it sounds like there is more bass, but it also seems like a purely volume thing as well. maybe it depends on the song. not too sure yet.

Sounds good Feeesh.
On my 05, both of them go on.
Maybe its cuz' I have a CVT. I dunno.

[element256]

My fast doesn't like some people to get in the car...So I BAN !!!

[A4Technik]

quote:
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Originally posted by Gallep
If your taller then 6'3", no matter how you adjust your seat, you can never get it low enough, so by an A6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Im 6'2 and i fit fine in my car... i dont think another inch would make any difference.

[Feeesh]

my dad's 6'3 and he fits fine as well. says he loves my car everytime he drives it.

[leadfoot053]

Ok this might already be posted in here, If you program the climate control with one key in the car and insert another key and program the climate control the system will detect which key is being used and set the controls for that key. (this is in the manual but I didnt know about it till I put my spare key in on a cold night and temp was set to LO)

[element256]

^^^ Now THAT'S technology ^^^

[statico]

Front Windshield Wiper Washer Mode - Defeat Extra Wipe
==========================

Don't you hate it when you use the wiper washer, it wipes for 3 times, pauses for 2 seconds, and finishes off with an extra wipe?

My front windshield is usually clean on the first 3 wipes, only to get it streaked by the extra wipe.

Solution: Allow the wiper washer mode to wipe. But during the wiping, pull down on your wiper controller for "mist" mode (single wipe mode). The extra wipe will be defeated.

Have fun

[MmmBoost]

personnally i like the extra wipe

it gets rid of any extra fluid that may have started to run down that the wipers missed on the first go-around

[Feeesh]

i like the extra wipe as well.

[Tinman]

yeah the extra wipe is really perfect, actually!

L8

[a4_matt]

Originally posted by Feeesh
Only the 3.0's do the mirror tilt.

it works on my moms 99 A6

[a4_matt]

Originally posted by element256
^^Yeah me too...but I guess not that many people drink in their cars and it doesn't hold a bottle of water at all

If you're drinking bottled water, instead of using the cup holder, put it in the little storage thing under the seat!! that works well for me!!![up]

[ArcticBoost]

i love those storage containers under the seats.

[a4_matt]

yeah, they're pretty convenient

[roarincheetah]

^^^ they can also hold a lot of ecstasy and cocaine (I speak from experience)






j/k

[Craigo]

well that's the dumbest place to put that shit, why not just put it in the trunk... Sparta gets garbage drugs.

[roarincheetah]

^^^ Wow I was kidding. I don't really do drugs.




P.S Princeton isn't exactly the hotspot for drugs

[Craigo]

Originally posted by roarincheetah
^^^ Wow I was kidding. I don't really do drugs.




P.S Princeton isn't exactly the hotspot for drugs

that's what you think, come take a drive down here...

[roarincheetah]

And i will find patterson/newark on the way? Why would someone go to priceton to get drugs. They could just go to any ghetto area around there

[B6driver]

i thought the under-seat drawer was a gun box...

[Betty Humpter]

These things are great!!!

[jekelhof]

Originally posted by Vinny05.dtw
You can put your rear seats down, and if ur trunk is empty, it can be quite cozy with two people. ;)

This is truly one of the best feature IMO! I had a B5.5 VW Passat before my 02 A4 and they both have this feature. Be really prepared and have a blanket in the trunk...Chicks dig this lol [:D]

[Craigo]

Originally posted by roarincheetah
And i will find patterson/newark on the way? Why would someone go to priceton to get drugs. They could just go to any ghetto area around there

because ghetto areas have crappy quality drugs and you usually are at risk of losing your life over 20 dollars... when you can goto a nice rural area and get the best quality and cheap priced goodies

[Shak]

I feel like a uber noob for saying this but just yesterday I FINALLY found out how to turn on fog lights!

I knew the two little icons to the left of the knob weren't there for nothing. It so happens that you have to actually PULL the knob up and then the lights turn on.

I still don't understand why they put only 1 rear foglight, though..

[8E1POINT8]

Wow shak. You shoulda been on the foglights a while ago. I think everything in this post is covered in the owners manual. Everyone needs to give that thing a read. They only have it on the left cause its the passing side.

[HP18]

Originally posted by Shak
I feel like a uber noob for saying this but just yesterday I FINALLY found out how to turn on fog lights!

I knew the two little icons to the left of the knob weren't there for nothing. It so happens that you have to actually PULL the knob up and then the lights turn on.

I still don't understand why they put only 1 rear foglight, though..

so people don't mistake them as brake lights

[A4TwoZeroT]

you can also wire up the other side also.. the rear foglights are located on the driver side.. but since in some countries the driver is on the right.. the wire is there.. just not connected.. is a cool feature.. when someone is tailgating you.. just turn the foglights on

[seph]

i never knew that when you turn your brights on the fogs go off. but im sure you can vag that out

[JWERNER24]

^ yes... on 02's if you do the independend fog mod they are ALWAYS on as long as you have the light knob pulled out. Its great because when I turn my highs on ,the lows and the fogs stay on too! People hate me... :)

[Shak]

Originally posted by A4TwoZeroT
you can also wire up the other side also.. the rear foglights are located on the driver side.. but since in some countries the driver is on the right.. the wire is there.. just not connected.. is a cool feature.. when someone is tailgating you.. just turn the foglights on

Heheheh...

So I can have both of them on at a time? Gonna try that when I get home.

[LAZY TURBO]

Originally posted by Shak
Heheheh...

So I can have both of them on at a time? Gonna try that when I get home.


i cant find the extra wire....post pics if u do find it please[wrench]

[B6driver]

i havent done this... but i think he means the housing is present, but the wiring is not... maybe it is... in any case, it shouldnt be that hard to run a 12 volt wire across the trunk

[GTO]

I know i saw it some where but does anyone know where the codes are to program the climate control to display different info? does that work with the b6 or is that just b5's?

[InfamousPT]

thanks for all the good info. I find it very helpful coming from a BMW background. Keep the hints comming! - PT

[dga4]

I have an 02 how do i get my fogs to turn on independantly?

[Eman7610]

Vag to Canada settings

[BNZ TOY]

Originally posted by JoJo
Manual throttle body adaptation:

"The Throttle is "Drive By Wire" and adapts to your particular driving style. Do a TBA Throttle body adaption).

1. Get in your car, it doesn't matter if you close the door or not.

2. Turn the key to the on position, the position just before the starter turns over.

3. Press the gas pedal to the floor with the key in the "on" position.

4. Hold the pedal to the floor for five seconds, then turn the key back to the "off" position(don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.

5. Wait 2 mins. for a full alignment. During this time you may hear very faint noises and clicks. I
only heard one sitting in my car, if I got out and popped the hood I might hear more.

6. Drive the car as you always do.

Depending on your driving style, this may or may not be a big factor. I do a lot of city driving so
I noticed a big change after erasing my history. It is not hard to do this, just follow the
instructions - Key on, pedal down, 5 sec, key off pedal up, wait 2 minutes.

Keep the key in for the entire thing. "

Not sure but think this will not work for cars that are chipped. I believe you lose the Manual throttle body adaptation, as I was told by the guy at APR. I got the APR stage I setting.

[AudiA4_20T]

no way I never heard that... grrr

[Frankvr6]

Manual throttle body adaptation.
I did this today & wow it was night & day difference. I also did the De-Bose & I also got amazing results. To top it off my climate control is now set to operate both side by pressing the driver side only.

Thanks, I greatly recommed these Easter Eggs....[a4]

[Frankvr6]

Originally posted by 8E4Ed
Okay, I've tried the climate control trick and it's cool. But I want to set it back to independent climate control (stock setting). How do I do that??? Please help.
Just press the OFF Button & Driver Side Auto Button at the same time for about 2 second & bingo, you are back in business...

[kpatz]

If the passenger side temperature is adjusted (presumably by the passenger) it switches back to independent mode automatically.

[Frankvr6]

Originally posted by Frankvr6
Just press the OFF Button & Driver Side Auto Button at the same time for about 2 second & bingo, you are back in business...

Read slowly.

[A4TwoZeroT]

^ that takes 2 seconds.. if you just adjust the passenger temperature, it only takes 1 second.. lol [:D]

[GTO]

Its far easier to just change the setting on the pass. side and they'll go independent, rather than a series of buttons. If your passenger wants a different temp. just let them change there side.

[S4Andy]

I've skimmed thru this whole thread and I didn't see anything about the gas cap holder (there are two cutouts in the top of the gas cap, simply rest it on top of the fuel door when pumping gas)... It keeps the cap froms just dangling on your rear quarter panel. [:D]

[Agro]

Good catch.
I noticed this the first time that I gassed up. I however do not even have the little string/rope/cord to hold the gas cap in. I just put it over on the notches and call it a day.



I've skimmed thru this whole thread and I didn't see anything about the gas cap holder (there are two cutouts in the top of the gas cap, simply rest it on top of the fuel door when pumping gas)... It keeps the cap froms just dangling on your rear quarter panel. [:D]