C7 A6/A7 & S6/S& VAG COM list and help

[agent47]

Anyone wanna help me make the service reminder go away? I tried the SRI reset on vagcom and it doesnt work for our models. They recommend this http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A6_(4G)_Instrument_Cluster
I did everything recommended on there but the reminder wont go away. It just shows up as next service in 9900 miles . But wont go away.

[swassbac]

Does anyone live in the St. Louis area with a Ross-Tech VAG Cable? Need to reset the service indicator and like to apply two of the mods. Worth a few pints (or a couple from my beer cellar) - let me know.

[agent47]

Does anyone live in the St. Louis area with a Ross-Tech VAG Cable? Need to reset the service indicator and like to apply two of the mods. Worth a few pints (or a couple from my beer cellar) - let me know.

If you are successful in resetting the SI, could you please post here how you did it? Thanks

[alpackerfan]

Same as others, anyone in Auburn Alabama area - mainly want the remote window mod. thx

[135Hoser]

If you are successful in resetting the SI, could you please post here how you did it? Thanks

I followed the steps in the Ross-tech wiki, specifically

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf/Golf_Plus_(5K/52)_Instrument_Cluster#Oil_Change_Service_Reminder

[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10]
Choose "ESI: Resetting ESI" from the drop-down menu.

Make sure you have the latest VCDS installed.

[///M Traitor]

2013 S6, LED Headlights: I am unable to get independent control of the front Fogs with High beams on. They shut off when the high beams come on. Does this feature only apply to NON LED?

[S7_UAE]

I want to know few things on the VCD

1) How do I enable the second stage of Traction control ? Because apparently i only have the ECS Sport mode. I contacted Austin @ Giac and their S6 has 2 modes which the second mode turns traction off completely by pressing the ECS button for 7 seconds. but when I try pressing the ECS button for even 15 seconds it doesnt shut down and wont go to sport mode anymore unless i switch off the vehicle.

2) How to disable the noisy ass beep sound when the door is open ?

3) When vehiche is runing I can only open the trunk from inside the car.. How do I enable the switch on the trunk to work ?

4) Is there any way to enable on board monitoring for Intake temps and trans temp ?


Thanks.

[agent47]

I followed the steps in the Ross-tech wiki, specifically

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf/Golf_Plus_(5K/52)_Instrument_Cluster#Oil_Change_Service_Reminder

[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10]
Choose "ESI: Resetting ESI" from the drop-down menu.

Make sure you have the latest VCDS installed.
Had to update VCDS.. everything worked. Thanks man

[HyperM3]

2013 S6, LED Headlights: I am unable to get independent control of the front Fogs with High beams on. They shut off when the high beams come on. Does this feature only apply to NON LED?

I would think so. Only because they arent really considered fog lights on the LED kit, more like cornering lights.

[AudIan]

Ordered a cable on wednesday and received it today. I read through the thread several times previous, and had a good idea of what to expect. Actually what took the longest was getting out an old, old, old HP laptop (10+years running XP (we generally use only mac)) and getting it connected to a modern wireless network and updated, just so I could go to Ross Tech and download the software. [o_o] Once I had it installed, and plugged in and tested, I went to town on some Vag-Comming ! I did the brighter DRLs(85%), VIM(I didn't even know the fucking thing would play a DVD!), Remote windows(a standard Honda feature and a must), lap/boost/shift, auto gear selection(sweet!!), double disarm beep, 15mm lowered[drool][evilsmile], Adaptive brake lights. I haven't done the hidden menu yet, but will next time I have time just to do the TPMS and the import CDs to the MMI HDD.


sciblades and TunTap, and all the others who did the reading, compiling, research and guinea-pigging with their cars....a very big thank you from me. It took less than a half an hour to do all of these mods with an old ass laptop and a 300$ usb cable. I can't imagine the hours put into making that happen, but it's members like you guys that make these forums so worthwhile, posting your results and your research for the rest of the community to benefit. [hail]

Even you "guy who cut the hole in the top of his S4 hood guy", who made the effort to try something new for the greater good of the Audi enthusiast community. [az]

Edit: for everyone that keeps asking what the hidden menu does, read the mod list in the first post and you will see several mods there that begin with the step.. access the hidden menu.[facepalm]

[Packy]

can you make the windows go up or down with the remote key on the 2013 S6 with VagCom? Remote Start?

[S7_UAE]

can you make the windows go up or down with the remote key on the 2013 S6 with VagCom? Remote Start?

you can without the vagcom ... Just keep pressing the unlock button on the remote for few seconds and windows will roll down.. n then to roll up keep pressing the Lock button for few secs

[AudIan]

can you make the windows go up or down with the remote key on the 2013 S6 with VagCom? Remote Start?


you can without the vagcom ... Just keep pressing the unlock button on the remote for few seconds and windows will roll down.. n then to roll up keep pressing the Lock button for few secs

My 2014 S6 didn't do the windows up and down until I VagCommed it. I tried. I would love it if there was an option to enable remote start, but I haven't seen it anywhere on any of the lists.

[///M Traitor]

I can't seem to get the remote window and sunroof function to work on my S6. I have checked the box for Byte 2 in the following picture:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/11/2a9a864b72bd6585e0d26386f53f6e3f.jpg

And I can't get the windows to roll down or up VIA the keyfob. What am I doing wrong? I'm holding the buttons plenty long..

[agent47]

I observed something on the vagcom. When you hit channel 17 and then adaptations 10, then you go to select channel, there is something like change traffic sign option.. anyone have an idea what that is? or what it could do? More specifically if anyone tinkered with it yet?
Edit: I feel it is related to the car reading the speed limit signs and stuff like that. Enlighten me.. Please!

[moosehead1]

^M, IIRC you also have to make the option selection in MMI to do the sunroof/windows from the keyfob.

[///M Traitor]

^M, IIRC you also have to make the option selection in MMI to do the sunroof/windows from the keyfob.

Correct!! Think you. The feature must also be enabled in the CAR settings in the MMI

[S7_UAE]

We have a problem with the GCC Spec Audi's there is only one stage of traction control and I can't seem to find any thing in the Vagcom

help please.. I need to launch my car perfectly at the track this week.

[swassbac]

Same here- worked for me on my 2012 A6


Had to update VCDS.. everything worked. Thanks man

[swassbac]

Same here- worked for me on my 2012 A6 The service indicator popped back up and I realized I needed to set miles since last service to 0 to clear it.

[3miked]

Any vag-com owners nears St. Louis?

[swassbac]

Any vag-com owners nears St. Louis?

Found several using the vag map locator. In fact I have a borrowed cable I am returning tomorrow. pm me if you need help locating one.

[3miked]

Found several using the vag map locator. In fact I have a borrowed cable I am returning tomorrow. pm me if you need help locating one.

Thanks I just located a couple using that. Appreciate it

[TunTap]

Added instructions on how to allow raise/lower the air suspension at any speed to the VCDS lowering thread.

[3miked]

I want to know few things on the
1) How do I enable the second stage of Traction control ? Because apparently i only have the ECS Sport mode. I contacted Austin @ Giac and their S6 has 2 modes which the second mode turns traction off completely by pressing the ECS button for 7 seconds. but when I try pressing the ECS button for even 15 seconds it doesnt shut down and wont go to sport mode anymore unless i switch off the vehicle.

2) How to disable the noisy ass beep sound when the door is open ?

3) When vehiche is runing I can only open the trunk from inside the car.. How do I enable the switch on the trunk to work ?

4) Is there any way to enable on board monitoring for Intake temps and trans temp ?


Thanks.
You can unlock the trunk in your settings. It will open any time the cars unlocked.

[DVE]

How to disable the noisy ass beep sound when the door is open ?

As far as I know you only can confirm it on steering wheel (arrow keys). Anotherway is to seal the speaker on backside from the "dashboard". This reduce the volume of the beep, but also all the other "beeps" ...

[DB22]

I want the ACC to "follow" the car in traffic without intervention, which is what some Audi's do in ROW. I think that there is an EU video that shows this. I do not think that it is a "necessary" safety feature unless Audi implements this like an Audi 5000 with "unintended acceleration"!

I would like some help with this if anybody has tried this:

13 - Auto Distance Regulator.
16 - Security Access.
This is where I need the help - this access code allows for the subsequent step but I do not have a code and Ross-Tech does not either. They told me that if they knew it then it would show up. If I had the code then it would enable me to change the following:
10 - Adaptation.
select "Driving off without Driver Trigger After Short Stop"
select Yes or Do It (I don't remember).

I think this will give me the desired results but without the code it's not possible.

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My ADS is set to Individual and Individual has the red border. If I select it then my car shows the Engine/Transmission in Dynamic which shows up in the DIS with D-S vertically.
The next day, I start my car and check the ADS. The Individual still has the red border but my DIS shows D, implying that my Engine/Transmission is in D and therefore Individual is not selected. I drive away and select the already highlighted Individual and the Action is selected with a change in response and the DIS showing D-S vertically again.
The conclusion is that, although the last selection is highlighted, it actually has not selected the parameters that are set in Individual until the selection is made again.

I changed the following:
09 - Central Electronics
16 - Security Access
Pop up shows 20113 (which works fine)
10 - Adaptation
Channel 63 (In theory selects Default ADS mode with 4 being Individual)
Read = 0
Change to 4
Read - 4
Done - Go Back
Exit Exit Exit

Has anybody else tried modifying the above features or have any insight?


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[gbonawitz]

Hi all. I was attempting to do the following mod this AM on my '14 A6...

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

...but when I clicked on "Do It!" I got the following pop-up...

Adaptation Error
This appears to be an initialized code module; valid WSC/Importer/Equipment data may be required.

Click [Yes] for VCDS to use default values of 12345/123/12345
Click [No] for VCDS to try the values currently in the module.
Click [Cancel] to go back and manually edit the values.

I had not seem any mention of this pop-up in this thread or on any other forums referring to this hack. Any advise on how I should proceed? For now I clicked "Cancel" but I'd like to get the hack going if I could.

Thanks in advance

[Silent Drone]

Hi all. I was attempting to do the following mod this AM on my '14 A6...

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

...but when I clicked on "Do It!" I got the following pop-up...

Adaptation Error
This appears to be an initialized code module; valid WSC/Importer/Equipment data may be required.

Click [Yes] for VCDS to use default values of 12345/123/12345
Click [No] for VCDS to try the values currently in the module.
Click [Cancel] to go back and manually edit the values.

I had not seem any mention of this pop-up in this thread or on any other forums referring to this hack. Any advise on how I should proceed? For now I clicked "Cancel" but I'd like to get the hack going if I could.

Thanks in advance

I ran into the same warning and also oped to click "cancel" and discontinue. I'm pretty conservative about these VAG com mods and so that was the end of it for me. Let's see if someone in the community has a comment about this.


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[sciblades]

Hi all. I was attempting to do the following mod this AM on my '14 A6...

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

...but when I clicked on "Do It!" I got the following pop-up...

Adaptation Error
This appears to be an initialized code module; valid WSC/Importer/Equipment data may be required.

Click [Yes] for VCDS to use default values of 12345/123/12345
Click [No] for VCDS to try the values currently in the module.
Click [Cancel] to go back and manually edit the values.

I had not seem any mention of this pop-up in this thread or on any other forums referring to this hack. Any advise on how I should proceed? For now I clicked "Cancel" but I'd like to get the hack going if I could.

Thanks in advance

just click yes, that is a normal popup

[sciblades]

I want the ACC to "follow" the car in traffic without intervention, which is what some Audi's do in ROW. I think that there is an EU video that shows this. I do not think that it is a "necessary" safety feature unless Audi implements this like an Audi 5000 with "unintended acceleration"!

I would like some help with this if anybody has tried this:

13 - Auto Distance Regulator.
16 - Security Access.
This is where I need the help - this access code allows for the subsequent step but I do not have a code and Ross-Tech does not either. They told me that if they knew it then it would show up. If I had the code then it would enable me to change the following:
10 - Adaptation.
select "Driving off without Driver Trigger After Short Stop"
select Yes or Do It (I don't remember).

I think this will give me the desired results but without the code it's not possible.

-----------------------------------------------------------

My ADS is set to Individual and Individual has the red border. If I select it then my car shows the Engine/Transmission in Dynamic which shows up in the DIS with D-S vertically.
The next day, I start my car and check the ADS. The Individual still has the red border but my DIS shows D, implying that my Engine/Transmission is in D and therefore Individual is not selected. I drive away and select the already highlighted Individual and the Action is selected with a change in response and the DIS showing D-S vertically again.
The conclusion is that, although the last selection is highlighted, it actually has not selected the parameters that are set in Individual until the selection is made again.

I changed the following:
09 - Central Electronics
16 - Security Access
Pop up shows 20113 (which works fine)
10 - Adaptation
Channel 63 (In theory selects Default ADS mode with 4 being Individual)
Read = 0
Change to 4
Read - 4
Done - Go Back
Exit Exit Exit

Has anybody else tried modifying the above features or have any insight?


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i'm going to try to get this access code it will probably be mid to late November but i am going to try and get it for you

[DB22]

i'm going to try to get this access code it will probably be mid to late November but i am going to try and get it for you

Thank you sciblades, I and others await your findings. Good Luck.

[gbonawitz]

just click yes, that is a normal popup

Thanks Sciblades. I went ahead and did that and it worked (and the car hasn't blown up yet :-) )

[135Hoser]

I want to code the car so the interior lights turn on when I turn the car off, not when I open the door.

Is this possible?

[Tman007]

I want to code the car so the interior lights turn on when I turn the car off, not when I open the door.

Is this possible?

Not sure about coding, but all you have to do is push the start/stop button a second time.

[shubb1282]

2012 A6 Prestige with 1AT ABS trying to enable TPMS >> 03 ABS the posted security code is not working for me, Did anyone else have this problem? Have an alternate code? any help is appreciated

[135Hoser]

Not sure about coding, but all you have to do is push the start/stop button a second time.

Well that's too bloody easy, thank you!

[dadman]

This thread makes my head spin (without using the VAG Com). After reading the list of possible mods it would be great if there was an explanation after each of them to say exactly what they do or change without having to research it. Just an idea....

[oktane]

Anyone know how I can get rid of the 10 second "put your hand back on the steering wheel" timer??

Where can one find an explanation of all of the "long coding" bits that aren't in VCDS? Is there an Audi internal document showing these? Someone must know....

[Tman007]

I recently spent some time going through the various VCDS modules, to see if there were any new mods that I might want to try out. To my surprise, in the cases where there was a pull-down menu to select the region, around half of mine were set to North America (NAR) and half were set to Rest of World (RoW). Has anyone else noticed this in their US Audis?

For kicks, I tried just changing one: I changed the ACC from NAR to RoW. I can't say that I've noticed any difference based on a couple days of driving with it.

[agent47]

Anyone know how I can get rid of the 10 second "put your hand back on the steering wheel" timer??

Where can one find an explanation of all of the "long coding" bits that aren't in VCDS? Is there an Audi internal document showing these? Someone must know....
I have been looking for that myself. Easiest fix : hang a soda can to the wheel and *TADAAAA* you can keep your hands off for as long as you want - a guy in Russia did something like that with success.

[DB22]

I recently spent some time going through the various VCDS modules, to see if there were any new mods that I might want to try out. To my surprise, in the cases where there was a pull-down menu to select the region, around half of mine were set to North America (NAR) and half were set to Rest of World (RoW). Has anyone else noticed this in their US Audis?

For kicks, I tried just changing one: I changed the ACC from NAR to RoW. I can't say that I've noticed any difference based on a couple days of driving with it.

It might allow for the 3 or 10 second pull away from stop issue. US requires driver intervention to pull away from a stand still.

[Fast4DR S6]

Hi Everyone,

As many of you know, I am doing a 2013 S6 build/transformation to an RS6. I'm trying to install the instrument cluster from an RS6 C7 body to my S6 C7 body. Problem is that I can't get the new cluster to accept any kind of coding so that it will work correctly with my car. Obviously the Audi scan tool won't do it since this cluster is not meant for my car. Vag Com keeps coming back with error message saying Coding rejected, Error 31: Request out of range. Tried building the code with the Long Coding Helper and tried inputing the code from an RS6 in Germany, no luck. Tried the old login for access authorization but it doesn't accept that either. Anybody have any ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[Tman007]

I recently spent some time going through the various VCDS modules, to see if there were any new mods that I might want to try out. To my surprise, in the cases where there was a pull-down menu to select the region, around half of mine were set to North America (NAR) and half were set to Rest of World (RoW). Has anyone else noticed this in their US Audis?

For kicks, I tried just changing one: I changed the ACC from NAR to RoW. I can't say that I've noticed any difference based on a couple days of driving with it.


It might allow for the 3 or 10 second pull away from stop issue. US requires driver intervention to pull away from a stand still.

I'm not sure I understand what the "3 or 10 seconds" is, but my ACC still does require driver interaction to pull away from a standstill (even after I changed vagcom setting to "Rest of World").

However, I did notice one difference when using the ACC in a long stop-and-go commute yesterday: There were several times when the ACC was accelerating/decelerating the car and at the same time the red "getting too close" symbol would appear. I'm speculating that the ACC with RoW-setting is maybe a little more aggressive than the Pre-Sense with US settings? I'm not brave enough to change the Pre-Sense vagcom settings, so I'll be switching my ACC back to US.

[MYAUDIS7]

Is there still no code to turn off the rear side markers?

[zee007]

Is there still no code to turn off the rear side markers?

I have mine turned off and they flash when I use my turn signal. That any good to you?

[MYAUDIS7]

How did you turn yours off. I'm ordering the rear facelift bumper and have the choice between euro spec and American spec . Of course euro will not have the lights at all but if I take out the bulb I get a code or I find a spot to zip tie it behind the bumper.

[zee007]

How did you turn yours off. I'm ordering the rear facelift bumper and have the choice between euro spec and American spec . Of course euro will not have the lights at all but if I take out the bulb I get a code or I find a spot to zip tie it behind the bumper.

Module 32
Security code 16017
Channel 209 (left) - current 51219 NEW 0 (or 12 to have them flash when you use your turn signal)
Channel 210 (right) - current 51251 NEW 32 (or 44 to have them flash when you use your turn signal)

[keenz0]

hey guys. going through VAG-COM withdraw. got this brand new A6 in the driveway and since moving out to LA, and leaving my trusty tuning parter behind as well as my Vag-com tool I'm in need of some local assistance. anyone in the Santa Monica area wanna help a brother out and meet up for a few quick updates? I work for nike so I'm willing to sweeten the deal with a pair of fresh kicks ha. thanks guys.

[MYAUDIS7]

Module 32
Security code 16017
Channel 209 (left) - current 51219 NEW 0 (or 12 to have them flash when you use your turn signal)
Channel 210 (right) - current 51251 NEW 32 (or 44 to have them flash when you use your turn signal)

Thanks zee007. I ordered the euro spec bumper so this will help out!!

Do you know if I can remove the bulb with out getting a code after the vag change.

I plain on using a zip tie to mount the wire harness to the rear crash bar or something.

[zee007]

Thanks zee007. I ordered the euro spec bumper so this will help out!!

Do you know if I can remove the bulb with out getting a code after the vag change.

I plain on using a zip tie to mount the wire harness to the rear crash bar or something.

You're welcome.

I suspect you can. I know I did that on my S5 with Ecodes - I Vag'd the front side markers off, and removed the bulbs - no error code. I guess, if you want to be safe, you could just leave the bulb in there and zip tie - it really wouldn't harm anything (and probably keep your harness plug free of grime too).

[Xtek]

I'm not sure I understand what the "3 or 10 seconds" is, but my ACC still does require driver interaction to pull away from a standstill (even after I changed vagcom setting to "Rest of World").

However, I did notice one difference when using the ACC in a long stop-and-go commute yesterday: There were several times when the ACC was accelerating/decelerating the car and at the same time the red "getting too close" symbol would appear. I'm speculating that the ACC with RoW-setting is maybe a little more aggressive than the Pre-Sense with US settings? I'm not brave enough to change the Pre-Sense vagcom settings, so I'll be switching my ACC back to US.

I think this might be confirmation bias. I've had mine (which I've never changed) do this as well. I was doing around 50 MPH~ on the highway and a car in front of me got on his brakes pretty hard and I had the red "you're getting too close" chime come on and I had to intervene (maybe not, wasn't going to chance it).

The ACC will go from a stop as long as you're not stopped for too long (as stated in the manual). However, if you're stopped for a while it will require either a pull on the ACC stalk or a tap of the gas pedal. Not needing this would be awesome.

Though, I'd be willing to put down a bounty $$$ if someone could figure out how to turn on auto park... I know its in the software but due to terrible US regulations Audi's can't be enabled *grumble*.

[MD4Babes]

This is Awesome, tagging to find it easier.

[siberianwolf]

hey guys, anyone knows how to activate Traffic Online and that MMI Connect menu under Navigation?
did try http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a6-4g/mmi-plus-traffic-online.php this but couldn't find data which is mentioned there
2013 S6 with MMI with Google maps, hard drive, WiFi hotspot and bluetooth

thanks [:)]

[Silent Drone]

I enabled the VIM today. Works like a charm. And it's a nifty feature.

Just wanted to share.


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[M0dyfied C7]

I enabled the VIM today. Works like a charm. And it's a nifty feature.

Just wanted to share.


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How are you watching videos? Through DVDs or other input sources? Anyone uses the kevic one?


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[MYAUDIS7]

I use the DVD. It's my babysitter for my 2 year old.

[VeryBadman]

hey guys, anyone knows how to activate Traffic Online and that MMI Connect menu under Navigation?
did try http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a6-4g/mmi-plus-traffic-online.php this but couldn't find data which is mentioned there
2013 S6 with MMI with Google maps, hard drive, WiFi hotspot and bluetooth

thanks [:)]

If you are still in Dubai, I honestly don't know how that works over there but here in US you have to subscribe to Sirius Traffic Service to get Traffic Information. By the way, I heard that in Europe maybe UK they distribute that information for free.

Damn, the Europeans get all the goodies!

[Silent Drone]

How are you watching videos? Through DVDs or other input sources? Anyone uses the kevic one?


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I use a DVD and as was said it's great to keep the passengers entertained.


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[Waaazooo]

Is there a code to enable a needle sweep on the start up of the vehicle?


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[siberianwolf]

If you are still in Dubai, I honestly don't know how that works over there but here in US you have to subscribe to Sirius Traffic Service to get Traffic Information. By the way, I heard that in Europe maybe UK they distribute that information for free.

Damn, the Europeans get all the goodies!

well I was hoping info is gathered from Google (as traffic info works in google maps from desktop/mobile)... but thing I'm mostly interested is ability to send destination from PC to the car :-)

[Soft]

well I was hoping info is gathered from Google (as traffic info works in google maps from desktop/mobile)... but thing I'm mostly interested is ability to send destination from PC to the car :-)

I'm confident it is using Google for my car in Norway, we do not have any Sirius or other providers of digital data.

[sciblades]

Is there a code to enable a needle sweep on the start up of the vehicle?


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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"

[Westyfield2]

hey guys, anyone knows how to activate Traffic Online and that MMI Connect menu under Navigation?
did try http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a6-4g/mmi-plus-traffic-online.php this but couldn't find data which is mentioned there
2013 S6 with MMI with Google maps, hard drive, WiFi hotspot and bluetooth

thanks [:)]

This is what I did for my UK model A6:

VCDS:

[Select]
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10]
Select Channel 69 and Read
change the value from 8 to 32768 then Test then Save
Reboot the MMI (Press MENU, central MMI knob and top right softkey)

The full instructions I wrote are on a UK forum http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?158151-Enable-Online-Traffic-Data

[VeryBadman]

This is what I did for my UK model A6:

VCDS:

[Select]
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10]
Select Channel 69 and Read
change the value from 8 to 32768 then Test then Save
Reboot the MMI (Press MENU, central MMI knob and top right softkey)

The full instructions I wrote are on a UK forum http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?158151-Enable-Online-Traffic-Data

This is very interesting! I will try it out today if that works with US model as well.

[Westyfield2]

This is very interesting! I will try it out today if that works with US model as well.

I've been very impressed with it :). Seems to be the same data feed as Google Maps and Waze.

[VeryBadman]

I've been very impressed with it :). Seems to be the same data feed as Google Maps and Waze.

Darn! The US version doesn't come with Online Traffic Data License so it doesn't work for US spec cars.

Such a disappointment...

[AstleyJ]

Looking through these posts earlier and saw the Lap Timer/Boost meter and was searching out videos of what it looks like. Found this one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBl5IqBFtAE I believe the Boost meter is the gray bar that is next to the RPM gauge so what is the bar that lights up across the middle? Or is that the Boost meter?

[zee007]

Looking through these posts earlier and saw the Lap Timer/Boost meter and was searching out videos of what it looks like. Found this one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBl5IqBFtAE I believe the Boost meter is the gray bar that is next to the RPM gauge so what is the bar that lights up across the middle? Or is that the Boost meter?

Lights up as you approach the redline (goes from green to yellow to red across 5 bars)

[siberianwolf]

This is what I did for my UK model A6:

VCDS:

[Select]
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10]
Select Channel 69 and Read
change the value from 8 to 32768 then Test then Save
Reboot the MMI (Press MENU, central MMI knob and top right softkey)

The full instructions I wrote are on a UK forum http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?158151-Enable-Online-Traffic-Data

Online Connect appeared with Online destination in Navi, but I'm missing the PIN for that. I tried to register on myAudi portal but it's not showing PIN info anywhere... :-(

[AstleyJ]

Lights up as you approach the redline (goes from green to yellow to red across 5 bars)

So that is in fact the boost meter or is it just a meter for the RPMs?

[S6Express]

So that is in fact the boost meter or is it just a meter for the RPMs?

RPMs to redline. Boost meter shoes up as a vertical graph on the left side.

[Keaney]

Hi I have a 2012 a7 and enabled the lap timer but it doesn't work. Supposedly it's a updated instrument firmware... Anyone know if there's a way to update it?


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[Laserrs]

Just did some basic changes, needle sweep, adaptive brake lights, seat belt chime and all seem to be working. Assumes brake lights flash but who knows. How do I disable the "chime" when the door is open and car is running?

[Laserrs]

2014 A6 lap timer works FYI. Mph, oil temp, speed all work. No boost though, thought perhaps with supercharged it might have, oh well.

[DB22]

How do I disable the "chime" when the door is open and car is running?Press the left arrow on the left side of the steering wheel.

[DB22]

2014 A6 lap timer works FYI. Mph, oil temp, speed all work. No boost though, thought perhaps with supercharged it might have, oh well.Boost only indicates turbo boost not supercharger boost.

[Laserrs]

Press the left arrow on the left side of the steering wheel.

That's good to know. No way to vag it off permanently?

[DB22]

That's good to know. No way to vag it off permanently?Not that I know of and I have searched all over the world forums.

[Laserrs]

Blast. Thanks anyway.

[subterFUSE]

Darn! The US version doesn't come with Online Traffic Data License so it doesn't work for US spec cars.

Such a disappointment...

USA models have SiriusXM Traffic.

My s6 came with a free 4 year subscription to it.


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[VeryBadman]

USA models have SiriusXM Traffic.

My s6 came with a free 4 year subscription to it.


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I know that. I was trying to get Google Traffic data to work but it didn't work with US spec cars because of the reason I stated.

[subterFUSE]

I know that. I was trying to get Google Traffic data to work but it didn't work with US spec cars because of the reason I stated.

Ah. Gotcha. [emoji6]


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[sendmeone]

Hello AZ, I just picked up a 2015 A6 TDI Prestige, after attempting to mod the LED Headlights intensity and disable the amber side marker I now get the "Front Left Turn Signal Out" warning on my dash. Has anyone found out how to remove this? Your help is much apprecaited and thank you in advance for your support.

[Jdebello]

Hi Everyone, Im new to Audi and Ross-Tech. I have the Hex Net module. I tried to some coding and for some reason Im having a hard time with a few things. I found the remote windows roll up options and activated it. I see the option in my MMI but it still doesn't work. Having an RS7 my lap-timer should automatically work and it does but I cant see any boost gauge. The hidden MMI screen didn't work for me either. I followed the coding and restarted the MMI. I was able to turn off the seat belt chime but the chime that's really driving me nuts is when I open the driver door while the engine is running . The chime is horrible, pressing the arrows on the steering wheels shuts it off but I would love to permanently disable it. If anyone can help with any of these issues I would really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance. Jamie

[savanbp]

The list of changes that can be made that is at the beginning of this whole thread works for the RS7 also? Right?

[a4magnet]

When you unlock the car the lights turn on... On my old car (A4 B8), when I unlocked the car only the LED (not the headlights) turned on... Is it possible to code the same on my A6 C7.

[zee007]

Hi Everyone, Im new to Audi and Ross-Tech.I was able to turn off the seat belt chime but the chime that's really driving me nuts is when I open the driver door while the engine is running . The chime is horrible, pressing the arrows on the steering wheels shuts it off but I would love to permanently disable it. If anyone can help with any of these issues I would really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance. Jamie

No one has been able to find a fix for this. The best I have found is to hit the little button on one of the stalks - that silences the chime.


The list of changes that can be made that is at the beginning of this whole thread works for the RS7 also? Right?

Correct.


When you unlock the car the lights turn on... On my old car (A4 B8), when I unlocked the car only the LED (not the headlights) turned on... Is it possible to code the same on my A6 C7.

I think it is - I think mine only does LEDs - but I need to check. Should be an option under coming home.

[ekkthree]

can we enable the drl leds to stay on with the turn signals?

[JoeGie]

can we enable the drl leds to stay on with the turn signals?

not on the full LED headlights, the standard xenon headlights you should be able to like the s4's.

[Tman007]

can we enable the drl leds to stay on with the turn signals?

Depends what car you have - you can on the A7.

[ekkthree]

c7 a6.

ok, so i played with this yesterday and here's how it went. i had changed the led brightness with turn signals according to the writeup found here: http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?132245-A6-C7-VCDS-Tricks

basically this:

18. Disable DRL dim on turn signal
[Select]
[09 - Central Elec.]
[Security Access - 16]
Code: 20113
[Adaption - 10]
Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100
[Do It!]
(I found 50 to be a good setting).

i set it to 100 tho...
anyway, i walked out to confirm and it didn't work again. but what i found out was that it would work if i turned the headlight selector knob from Auto to the manual running lights. here's a couple shots.

with the selector knob set to Auto
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/ekkthree/audi/DSC_0179_zps459b4d4e.jpg

with the selecotr knob set to manual
http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx74/ekkthree/audi/DSC_0180_zps765c33c4.jpg

[subterFUSE]

We had to remove my car seats on my S6 for the stereo install. Unfortunately, we needed to move the car a little while the seats were out, so now the airbag light is on. Can I clear that fault with my VCDS cable? Or is that a dealer-only fix?


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[McFuzz]

Can someone please confirm whether comfort down using the smart key and/or the touch sensor works on their cars? I have a '14 TDI Prestige and while comfort up works, comfort down does not...

Also - the tweak that brightens up LEDs - I assume that's the DRL LEDs, right? Does it also work for LED headlights (non xenon headlights that is)?

Finally - how do you get the lap timer to pop up?

Thanks!

[uttevrec]

Since your coding is 0004FC, the last byte 'FC' has bit 0, 1, 2, 3,4,5 set to 1. Mine has bit 2,3,5 set to 1. I may need to try bit 0, 1, or 4 to see whether I can turn the heated wheel on and feel it. Thanks again.

Were you ever able to get your heated steering wheel to work? I'd like to add this feature as well. Wondering if bits 0/1/4 made any difference.

[uttevrec]

Here are some new details and mods to (hopefully) add to the first thread.

Because I've seen multiple people asking about / having trouble with remote window up and down, here the expanded details to get this to work:

Operating Windows and Sunroof with Remote
This will allow enables remote closing of the windows and sunroof by holding the Lock button on the remote control. In addition, it adds an menu item in the MMI to optionally allow opening the front windows/rear windows/sunroof by holding the Unlock button on the remote.

[46 - Cent. Conv.] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 2-> Bit 2
Check "Comfort Operation: Remote Control active" box.
Save

Windows and Sunroof will now close with long button press of Lock button on remote.

To Open Front Windows and/or Rear Windows and/or Sunroof with long press of Unlock button on remote:

Reboot MMI to make sure the menu item appears (press Menu, Big Knob, and Top Right Soft Button simultaneously)
Use the New MMI Menu to Change MMI Settings to allow remote down
MMI: [Menu]->[Car]->[Car Systems]->[Vehicle Settings]->[Central Locking]->[Long press to open windows] -> Set Front Windows, Rear Windows, Roof to “On”


New Mods not listed in this thread:

A7/S7/RS7 Only: Close the trunk (a.k.a. boot) remotely using the key fob and/or interior trunk switch (and retain the opening feature)
Go to Module 46 (cent convenience), coding, long coding helper
byte 2, bit 2 "Comfort operation: Remote control active" should be checked, so no need to change it, just confirm that it's set.
No Change, Original Coding: Bit 2 checked

Then got to module 6D (Trunk Electrics), security access and enter security code "12345". Then still in Module 6D, click Adaptation, channel
and there are 8 options for "Activation using rear lid. . .". Change the two "number 4" settings to active.
Original Coding:

(1)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Touch function for opening: not active
(2)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Tap function for opening: active
(3)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Touch function for closing: active
(4)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Tap function for closing: not active
(1)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Touch function for opening: not active
(2)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Tap function for opening: active
(3)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Touch function for closing: active
(4)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Tap function for closing: not active

New Coding:

(1)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Touch function for opening: not active
(2)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Tap function for opening: active
(3)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Touch function for closing: active
(4)-Activation using rear lid opening button in remote key - Tap function for closing: active
(1)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Touch function for opening: not active
(2)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Tap function for opening: active
(3)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Touch function for closing: active
(4)-Activation using rear lid remote unlocking switch - Tap function for closing: active

Changing the first "number 4" allows closing of the trunk lid with a quick press of the trunk button on the remote control.
Changing the second "number 4" allows closing of the truck lid with a quick pull of the trunk switch (in the driver's side door)
The trunk is still opened as before. It will beep when remote closing.

Change the time before the heated seats auto-change from level 3 to level 2
When the heated seat is set to full (level 3) it will only stay on full power (level 3) for 10 minutes before automatically dropping to level 2. To increase (or decrease) the amount of time this takes, go to
Module 08 (HVAC) -> Adaptation -> drop in down box select the option 'time until heated seat stage withdrawal from 3-2'.
Enter a new value. Save.
The default is 10, which is 10 minutes. I set it to 15 minutes. Change it to zero to prevent it from auto-switching from level 3 to level 2.
There is also an option for auto-changing from Level 2 to Level 1. This is disabled by default (set to zero.) If you want to enable this, enter a value in minutes.

Hope this helps others!

[Brooklyn]

Got my vag-com today (Thanks Hugh!) and even managed to get it up and running on my Macbook. Checked a code (more on that septel) and made a few changes (VIM activated, lap timer enabled), but punked out when I got to the following:

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

When it says "BIT 2 - SET TO 1" what exactly am I setting to 1? That long ass binary code I'm seeing? I didn't want to delete those numbers and jack something up. Did a quick search and didn't see an answer but I'll keep looking.

EDIT: Disregard - about to go do what uttevrec just posted!

[freelander]

i have question about adaptive air suspension.
Instead of lowering is it possible to raise the car more than standard? Lets say for winter conditions it would be good if the car is higher than normal and can be lift even more higher?

[Nabizzy]

i have question about adaptive air suspension.
Instead of lowering is it possible to raise the car more than standard? Lets say for winter conditions it would be good if the car is higher than normal and can be lift even more higher?

in theory all you're doing is changing the baseline from when it lowers or raises, so in theory yes. i don't know if anyone has done this lol. i ams cared myself to do the vagcom lowering thing. gonna be borrowing a fellow houstonian forum members cable at some point so hopefully i can build up the courage.

[moosehead1]

Thanks uttevrec, nice find on the trunk closing, much appreciated.

[MRosth]

I can't get VIM to work on my A6 2015 Allroad.
It won't accept the security code.
Anyone else that have this problem?

[subterFUSE]

I can't get VIM to work on my A6 2015 Allroad.
It won't accept the security code.
Anyone else that have this problem?

Nope. I just enabled it about 2 weeks ago on my 2013 S6. Working fine.


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[MRosth]

Nope. I just enabled it about 2 weeks ago on my 2013 S6. Working fine.


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I got it to work on my old A6 2013 but the new Facelift(2015) doesn't accept the security codes (Tried both the numbers I generated)
Is there some type of Master code for VIM access?

Best regard

Marcus

[chudiddy]

Can anyone confirm if any of these mods work on 2016 models?

[MRosth]

I have tried almost all of them but I can't access module 5F and hidden menu but everything else seems to work

[chudiddy]

I have tried almost all of them but I can't access module 5F and hidden menu but everything else seems to work

What do you have and have you tried lowering yet?

[MRosth]

Module 34 is open, have lowered my Allroad to the maximum

[jasonlitka]

Can anyone confirm if any of these mods work on 2016 models?

Anything related to module 5F is broken (and the security code doesn't take the standard format) which is annoying. Independent High/Fog control is also not working as VCDS says my lights are already independent in the front but they aren't.

[HyperM3]

Anything related to module 5F is broken (and the security code doesn't take the standard format) which is annoying. Independent High/Fog control is also not working as VCDS says my lights are already independent in the front but they aren't.

Can you do an autoscan of the ECU for ROSS-Tech and send it to them? This would help them get all the codes for the new cars sorted out.

[jasonlitka]

Can you do an autoscan of the ECU for ROSS-Tech and send it to them? This would help them get all the codes for the new cars sorted out.

I did earlier. Should it only be about 20KB though?

[HyperM3]

I did earlier. Should it only be about 20KB though?

Something like that, its just a log file.

[jasonlitka]

Ok. Any idea how to get the correct security code for the newer models so I can enable VIM?

EDIT: I heard back from them. Their support sent me over a file which eliminated the error on auto-scan, but 5F is still useless. I can't figure out how to manually change "Channel x", just use the not-so-human-readable drop down, so I'm out of luck until they get back to me with directions. So far, all I've done is disable the seatbelt chime (which I forgot to test, since when I took off from work, I buckled up) and enable the current gear indicator for D & S.

EDIT 2: I also got the CD Import working. No Hidden Menu required. 5F > 10 > "(2)-Copy multimedia data-Optical drive" set to "On" and reboot MMI. It will take about 30 seconds of playing the first track before it will let you copy to the onboard storage.

[MEZLAN]

Sciblades,
I have Audi A7, and trying to do some mods on it. I stumbled over this thread and I wonder if this coding procedure below will also disable rear red corner lights? If yes, is there a way do differentiate these two in coding?
Aybody know where I can I can find information on responsible channels for each pin for Comfort Module J383?

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)

Thanks a lot for your help.

[wtfitsandrew]

Mezlan,
The code you listed will only disable the front Amber lights. There was an A6 user who decoded the rear lights, and the walkthrough is below. I tried it on my A7 and it worked fine.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech-articles/audiworld-tech-articles-electronics/audi-a6-tail-lights-decoded/

[oobals]

Grateful for Your Help.

Does anyone know the VCDS code for the turning rear blinkers on, as I think I turned them off when I was configuring the car keys to remotely shut the windows?

Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: 4F0-910-289.lbl
Part No SW: 4F0 910 289 J HW: 4F0 907 289 J
Component: Komfortgeraet H27 0220
Revision: 02200027 Serial number: 01128829450000
Coding: 0000001
Shop #: WSC 02335 785 00200
VCID: 316F6586A85E30962BD-8064

2 Faults Found:
01505 - Bulb for Blinkers; Rear Right (M8)
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 10
Reset counter: 91
Mileage: 200470 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2015.04.04
Time: 18:33:47

01501 - Bulb for Blinkers; Rear Left (M6)
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 10
Reset counter: 91
Mileage: 200470 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2015.04.04
Time: 18:33:50

Note: I have check both rear turning bulbs and they are OK, I cannot find any fuses to test?

Otherwise any ideas what else to do, other than changing the control unit?

[oobals]

Problem Solved, for all user of VCDS software always make note of the code before you change it. Otherwise you can get into serious trouble, like I did, fortunately after search the WWW for solutions and reading 1000's of messages, I found out that VCDS keep a coding log of what you have done, once you have found it put the old code back which fixes the mistake. Otherwise its a trip to the Audi servicing agent and coming out £1500 lighter after they have changed you central controller and up loaded new software. A very salutary lesson has been learnt!

[Xtek]

Problem Solved, for all user of VCDS software always make note of the code before you change it. Otherwise you can get into serious trouble, like I did, fortunately after search the WWW for solutions and reading 1000's of messages, I found out that VCDS keep a coding log of what you have done, once you have found it put the old code back which fixes the mistake. Otherwise its a trip to the Audi servicing agent and coming out £1500 lighter after they have changed you central controller and up loaded new software. A very salutary lesson has been learnt!

For future reference they wouldn't have to replace the whole thing. When they do a spec/actual scan it resets all VAG-COM mods anyway.

[erdem-1612]

Disabled mine and nothing happened

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Is it possible to just activate the DRL when you unlock the car and not all lights on the headlights?

[dannybear]

My quick solution is to take a photo with my phone of each screen before and after. All photos are date and time stamped so you can keep a track history of what you have done.

[subterFUSE]

My quick solution is to take a photo with my phone of each screen before and after. All photos are date and time stamped so you can keep a track history of what you have done.

Print Screen button. Then paste to Word.


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[RedS-line]

Anyone know how to recode for adding a steering wheel with paddle shifters when originally having one without paddles? i searched

[VeryBadman]

Anyone know how to recode for adding a steering wheel with paddle shifters when originally having one without paddles? i searched

Go to 16 - Steering wheel module --> Coding --> Long Coding Helper --> Activated bit 5 in byte 2.

[booreux]

picked up my MY16 A6 P+ 2.0 the other night and noticed that the convenience window down with keyfob was already factory enabled. The only problem is that you can't roll the windows back up with the keyfob. Anyone figure out how to enable the windows back up via VCDS?

[subterFUSE]

The only problem is that you can't roll the windows back up with the keyfob.

That's because of lawyers in the USA.

If we could get some damned tort reform passed, then the manufacturers might be able to enable these kinds of features for us. [:p]

[ronbars]

picked up my MY16 A6 P+ 2.0 the other night and noticed that the convenience window down with keyfob was already factory enabled. The only problem is that you can't roll the windows back up with the keyfob. Anyone figure out how to enable the windows back up via VCDS?

The coding listed in the first post under "Remote Operation - Windows & Sunroof" enables this. After the coding change, you have to go into the CAR menu in the MMI to enable it, and you're able to selectively apply it to the front windows, rear windows, and sunroof. It will only pop the sunroof open to the vent position and not completely retract it, but the closing function will close it regardless of what position it is left in. Works perfectly on my 2013 S6.

[booreux]

The coding listed in the first post under "Remote Operation - Windows & Sunroof" enables this. After the coding change, you have to go into the CAR menu in the MMI to enable it, and you're able to selectively apply it to the front windows, rear windows, and sunroof. It will only pop the sunroof open to the vent position and not completely retract it, but the closing function will close it regardless of what position it is left in. Works perfectly on my 2013 S6.

You obviously didn't read my post...my car is a 2016 and the remote operation is already enabled by the factory and it's an option that's accessible in MMI without any tinkering with VCDS. My point/question is that the option allows you to lower windows/crack moonroof but unlike my previous Audi where I had to enable it with a VAGCOM cable, it doesn't allow you to close windows/moonroof. I was wondering if anyone has figured out how to enable the closing as whatever changes they made to the new MMI for MY2016, the function is limited to only opening.

[AUDIDRUMMER]

Has anyone figured out how to stop the car lowering the suspension at 30mph. I have lowered my dads S7 for him and it's fine until we get moving quickly. It rubs only slightly.

[agent47]

Did all the mods to my 16 that I had on my 13. But I cant find a way to disable the phone/nav warning. Maybe the vagcom menu has changed? Anybody with a 16 did it? Or if anyone with a 13 or 14 wanna share steps to do it in pictures?

[booreux]

Did all the mods to my 16 that I had on my 13. But I cant find a way to disable the phone/nav warning. Maybe the vagcom menu has changed? Anybody with a 16 did it? Or if anyone with a 13 or 14 wanna share steps to do it in pictures?

Mind sharing what mods worked on your MY16?

[agent47]

Mind sharing what mods worked on your MY16?
I enabled the needle sweep, laptimer, VIM, adjusted turn signal dimming, disabled the seatbelt chime. Cant find an option to increase DRL brightness and cant find one for disabling the phone/nav warning.

[jasonlitka]

I enabled the needle sweep, laptimer, VIM, adjusted turn signal dimming, disabled the seatbelt chime. Cant find an option to increase DRL brightness and cant find one for disabling the phone/nav warning.

How did you do VIM? I can't get a working security code.

I also haven't found the phone/nav warning.


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[erdem-1612]

I enabled the needle sweep, laptimer, VIM, adjusted turn signal dimming, disabled the seatbelt chime. Cant find an option to increase DRL brightness and cant find one for disabling the phone/nav warning.

Do you have Full LED headlights on your car? Or do you have Bi-Xenon? I adjusted my LED brightness on my headlights to full power when I have low beams on. Otherwise they are a little bit dimmed

[agent47]

How did you do VIM? I can't get a working security code.

I also haven't found the phone/nav warning.


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When I was tinkering with the everything, the security access code was automatically popping up for everything that needed one. As soon as I would click on the security access, a tiny little box with the correct security code would show up right above where I needed to enter the code.

Do you have Full LED headlights on your car? Or do you have Bi-Xenon? I adjusted my LED brightness on my headlights to full power when I have low beams on. Otherwise they are a little bit dimmed
I have a 2016 A6- full LED's. But the DRL's are light tubes instead of a strip of LED's that came on full LED headlights of the prefacelift models. Cant find the channels to do it.

[booreux]

I enabled the needle sweep, laptimer, VIM, adjusted turn signal dimming, disabled the seatbelt chime. Cant find an option to increase DRL brightness and cant find one for disabling the phone/nav warning.

since the 2016 models don't have AMI connection but just straight USB, how are you using VIM?

[agent47]

Havent tried anything yet. Hell I did not even check if the value actually got changed through vagcom. I'll check if I can play a movie from the sd card this evening.

[ronbars]

Haha

[jasonlitka]

Havent tried anything yet. Hell I did not even check if the value actually got changed through vagcom. I'll check if I can play a movie from the sd card this evening.

What version of VCDS are you using? What setting did you actually change (I don't have the option of entering a channel number, I have to pick from a list of options when I go into Adaptation)?

[agent47]

What version of VCDS are you using? What setting did you actually change (I don't have the option of entering a channel number, I have to pick from a list of options when I go into Adaptation)?
I think 14.xx . Cant exactly remember. Dont have my laptop with me ATM. I will check this evening and keep you posted!

[Brooklyn]

You lowered a stock S7 on stock wheels via vagcom and now it's rubbing when driving over a certain speed? How much did you lower it?


Has anyone figured out how to stop the car lowering the suspension at 30mph. I have lowered my dads S7 for him and it's fine until we get moving quickly. It rubs only slightly.

[AUDIDRUMMER]

Brooklyn, The Wheels aren't stock is the problem I am guessing. The fitment is pretty aggressive. I only lowered the car 9mm, and it only seems to rub in dynamic over 50mph. Or sometimes on 30mph corners that have a bump. He isn't happy with the fitment of the wheels so he has ordered some german RS6 wheels and they will be arriving in June. I just want to know if there is a way to stop the car dropping at speed in any of the menus. Now it is just a challenge [:D]

[grc]

I think 14.xx . Cant exactly remember. Dont have my laptop with me ATM. I will check this evening and keep you posted!

For 2016 models you can try the Vag com beta 15.xx
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/beta/current.html

From their change log:
"Revised and expanded ODX/ASAM Data.
Includes support for latest modules in the most recent cars."

[MRosth]

Nothing new there for access to module 5F.
Have tried with the "old way" to get a security code and the car wont accept it.



For 2016 models you can try the Vag com beta 15.xx
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/beta/current.html

From their change log:
"Revised and expanded ODX/ASAM Data.
Includes support for latest modules in the most recent cars."

[Mojito]

Hello to all on this Forum.

I am trying to code Aux Ventilation which was posted on first page, but I can not get this working. I did coding like it was said. First I enabeled hidden menu (I also checked if it was enebled in 5F channel, and it was enebeled) and enebeled aux ventilation menu there and then I checked also byte 1 - bit 3 and byte 1 - bit 4 in the 08 Avto HVAC channel, but there is no menu in the car settings after coding. I tryed this on an Audi A7 2011 and Audi A6 2011, but with no success. I also tried to visit this webpage that was posted (http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom_AuxVent.html) for aditional info, but the webpage is down now, so I do not know what else do I need to code, to eneble Aux ventilation.

Please help, because this is really cool feature to have on my car.


Post form the first page:

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


Just for info is it possible to code blinker lights on the 2011 A6 to flash like on the 2015 facelift model??

[Mojito]

Nobady had any problems with enebeling aux. ventilaton?

[gars7]

Mojito:

I am also having trouble enabling aux. ventilation on a 2014 RS7. The step that seems to be different is changing the HVAC adaptation. The audienthusiast's guide specifies: 08- HVAC/10- Adaptation/Channel 6 change 0 to 1. When I access that module, I get a long list of adaptations and do not have the option of selecting a channel. I see nothing in the list of adaptations that seems related to a fan blower speed. I am using VCDS version 14.10.02.

Mojito, have you tried the VCDS beta? I have not.

(I used the Wayback machine (www.archive.org) to access the latest copy they had on file of the VagCom_AuxVent.html page, dated in February of 2015.) Page 1 is complete. Page 2, the usage instructions, has some images missing.)

Any ideas would be well received!

[Mojito]

Hello gars7,

I think that adaptation of channe 6 is only for disabling the error (when you perform scan with VCDS) that the car will display after enebeling aux. ventilation. Thanks for this info with archive.org I did not know that you can search sites that are down. Well now I see that this guide is written for audi A4/A5 and Q5, so I think that there is a catch and that we can not use the same coding for A6 or A7. So I do not understand why is the link on the first page pointing to the site where is describing something that is not actually written for new audi A6/A7. And yes I have the same version of VCDS as you and also did not try VCDS beta.

If someone have coding for new Audi A6/A7 this would be really nice.

[Soft]

Dont know if this might help, use translate if you need:
http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a7-4g/standlueftung.php

[Mojito]

Hello Soft,

It is basicly same procedure described in my post #393. I think that the problem is in new version of VCDS. On this page (www.stemai.de), when you open guide, hot to enable aux. ventilation in New Audi A6, you can see that he did this mod. with the VCDS version 1.0.6.8. Mybe this is a catch?

[gars7]

Mojito:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/images/smilies/wrenchin.gif
There are two places in the hidden menu (i.e., Engineering Menu) that must be enabled (checked off) to get the MMI menu items to show.

I have version 1.0t of the Engineering Menu in my 2014 RS7.

An image of the top menu follows:

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=664CB5C6440A616A!410&authkey=!AErmn_Bj8myF4E4&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG

Under car/cardevicelist

Select Auxiliary Heating by using the MMI large knob to position the cursor on the correct line and pressing the large button to select or fill-in the selection box.

An image of the menu with Auxiliary Heating selected follows:

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=664CB5C6440A616A!407&authkey=!AHKf_hVGz7v3aeQ&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG

Under car/carmenuoperation

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=664CB5C6440A616A!409&authkey=!ALYxHe98kV5X6OE&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG


Select Auxiliary Heating by using the MMI large knob to position the cursor on the correct line and then turn the large knob to set the value of the number on the line to 5.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=664CB5C6440A616A!408&authkey=!ADHsW-KPQ6yxJ-w&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG

I did not have time to experiment further with the functionality of the auxiliary fans, but can confirm the steps above get the Auxiliary Heater function as a selectable item under the Car menu.

[Mojito]

Thank you very much. I will try this today and post how it works.

[Mojito]

Hello gars7,

Just to inform you that I tried the feature and I set the timer and the ventilation works. I did everything that you described in your post and I also enebeled bit 3 and 4, that are described in my post #393. It is really great feature in these hot days

And just one more maybe stupid question. Is it possible to code the aux. heater remote control? I do not know if it comunicate to some antenna on the real webasto or it comunicate with the car antenna (same as normal key). The cost of aux. remote is not so big, so it would be nice to have a remote to enable ventilation.

What do you think about that?

[gars7]

Mojito:

Glad to hear the process worked for you!

I have not looked into requirements for coding a remote key with auxiliary heating/ventilation. My key fob does not have that capability, that is, it has no button for controlling auxiliary heating on the fob. It seems to me that there are two questions: (1) will Audi sell a key fob with the additional button and (2) will they code it?

If Audi will sell and provision the key fob, then that is probably the best way to proceed, that way all buttons on the key fob will work appropriately, albeit at some expense!

Instead, if your intention to source and provision an alternative remote control just for the auxiliary ventilation, then I defer to other readers of this thread - they can better advise you regarding what type of remote control to purchase, etc.

[McFuzz]

I am still a bit confused on how the aux heating/ventilation feature works... I've tried setting it up on my '14 TDI but I had no additional menus or anything else available...

[gars7]

McFuzz,

The best explanation I have read of the Auxiliary Ventilation feature was (see below) at http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom_AuxVent.html. Page 1 gives implementation directions (now a bit dated due to changes in the Engineering Menu, see research on this thread by Mojito and me). The second page gives usage directions.

[mcshibbington]

Anyone in the Nashville area with a Vag-Com?

[Mojito]

McFuzz,

I will try to write a little guide on how I eneble aux. ventilation on A6 and A7:

1. You need to enable hidden menu on your car and you need VagCom to do it. you can enable hidden menu with this coding that you can also find it on the first page:

Enable Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1

2. It is best to do a reset of the MMI (See picture (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/dotmanish/media/A6%20Generic%20Pics/audi_mmi_reset_zps90b224fc.jpg.html)) and after reset you need to open hidden menu. you need to press "MENU" and "CAR" at exactly the same time (this is a little bit tricky) for about 5-6 seconds. You will know that you pressed them at same time if there is no red light on the knob MENU and CAR when pressed. The hidden menu or so called green menu should start loading.

3. Now you need to enable 2. things.

Go to car/cardevicelist and find Auxiliary Heating. Enable it by pressing the big round MMI knob.
Then go back to the main page of the green menu and go to car/carmenuoperation and find Auxiliary Heating line. Select it by pressing the big MMI knob and then set value to 5 by rotating the big MMI knob. Once again press the big MMI knob to conform selection and then exit the green menu by pressing CAR knob (or any other knob (MEDIA, RADIO, PHONE, ...).

Once again reset MMI.

4. Now you need to activate another 2 bits using VagCom and the procedure is also described on the first page, but I am posting it again:

[08 - Auto HVAC] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 – Set to 1
Bit 4 – Set to 1

Now you need to press the CAR knob and then select Car systems (low left corner) and you should have new menu "Auxiliary Heater". In this menu you can set timers when you want to start ventilaton or how long do you want to keep ventilation on after you leave the car.

I hope that is understandable guide. :)

[gars7]

Mojito,

This is a good, clear guide. I have two suggestions: (1) Post it in the tweaks section on the ross-tech site and (2) ask the moderator to make it a sticky here for ease of reference.

Thanks again!

[Laserrs]

What exactly is the auxiliary ventilation and purpose?

[rayray]

What exactly is the auxiliary ventilation and purpose?

It allows you to set a time when the car will automatically vent the car in hot weather.

[McFuzz]

McFuzz,

I will try to write a little guide on how I eneble aux. ventilation on A6 and A7:

1. You need to enable hidden menu on your car and you need VagCom to do it. you can enable hidden menu with this coding that you can also find it on the first page:

Enable Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1

2. It is best to do a reset of the MMI (See picture (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/dotmanish/media/A6%20Generic%20Pics/audi_mmi_reset_zps90b224fc.jpg.html)) and after reset you need to open hidden menu. you need to press "MENU" and "CAR" at exactly the same time (this is a little bit tricky) for about 5-6 seconds. You will know that you pressed them at same time if there is no red light on the knob MENU and CAR when pressed. The hidden menu or so called green menu should start loading.

3. Now you need to enable 2. things.

Go to car/cardevicelist and find Auxiliary Heating. Enable it by pressing the big round MMI knob.
Then go back to the main page of the green menu and go to car/carmenuoperation and find Auxiliary Heating line. Select it by pressing the big MMI knob and then set value to 5 by rotating the big MMI knob. Once again press the big MMI knob to conform selection and then exit the green menu by pressing CAR knob (or any other knob (MEDIA, RADIO, PHONE, ...).

Once again reset MMI.

4. Now you need to activate another 2 bits using VagCom and the procedure is also described on the first page, but I am posting it again:

[08 - Auto HVAC] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 – Set to 1
Bit 4 – Set to 1

Now you need to press the CAR knob and then select Car systems (low left corner) and you should have new menu "Auxiliary Heater". In this menu you can set timers when you want to start ventilaton or how long do you want to keep ventilation on after you leave the car.

I hope that is understandable guide. :)

Most excellent - thank you!


I remember, vaguely, reading that the ventilation can be turned on automatically once the key is detected within range or car unlocked...? Is that true? Also is it possible to set up temperature thresholds as opposed to time?

Thanks!

[Mojito]

As I know you only have 2 options:
1. You can only set 3 different timers, when do you want your car to be ready for departure and the time (10 min to 60 min) for how long do you want ventilation to work before departure time.
2. You can set the vents for how long (10 min to 60 min) do you want them to work after you turn off your car. This is usefu when you go to some store or when you leave the car for a short period of time, so it stay cool when you return.

You can not set temperature (as I know) and your car will just ventilate with the air form outside, so your car will not be very hot, but will be roundly so hot as outside air temperature. So in my opinion there is no point to set temperature, because you can not actually cool down your car like with climate control.

Correction: I found in the manual, that you can set temperature. To be more specific, if you have a real aux. heater installed (which we do not, or we would have aux. heater menu enabeled by default), your car will warm up to the temperature that was last set on your climate control. For aux. ventilation there is no temperature set I think from the reasons I described above.

[cellphonechris]

Anyone with VAGCOM in CT? I'll bring the beer?

[McFuzz]

As I know you only have 2 options:
1. You can only set 3 different timers, when do you want your car to be ready for departure and the time (10 min to 60 min) for how long do you want ventilation to work before departure time.
2. You can set the vents for how long (10 min to 60 min) do you want them to work after you turn off your car. This is usefu when you go to some store or when you leave the car for a short period of time, so it stay cool when you return.

You can not set temperature (as I know) and your car will just ventilate with the air form outside, so your car will not be very hot, but will be roundly so hot as outside air temperature. So in my opinion there is no point to set temperature, because you can not actually cool down your car like with climate control.

Correction: I found in the manual, that you can set temperature. To be more specific, if you have a real aux. heater installed (which we do not, or we would have aux. heater menu enabeled by default), your car will warm up to the temperature that was last set on your climate control. For aux. ventilation there is no temperature set I think from the reasons I described above.


Thank you for the write up, Mojito! It worked flawlessly and actually cooled my car fairly nicely today considering it was 85F when I stepped out!

[S7_UAE]

I sold My S7 and got a 2014 S8, What features can I unlock on it using the vagcom ?

[Soft]

I sold My S7 and got a 2014 S8, What features can I unlock on it using the vagcom ?

http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a8-4h.php

[gars7]

S7_UAE:

See link below for A8-related tweaks from an AudiWorld forum. OP was Jack88.

http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d4-platform-discussion-190/vcds-tweaks-a8-2880792/

[gars7]

I have a 2014 RS7 (North American) and am having difficulty enabling the battery gauge in the MMI.

I have checked the relevant Engineering Menu items in the /car/carextdevicelist and /car/carmenuoperation screens and rebooted the MMI. However, no entry for the battery gauge appears under the Car Systems MMI menu.

I have made no VCDS entries regarding this functionality.

Are others having the same issue? What have I missed?

Suggestions gratefully received!

[enigma1406]

Added a DIY for those with e-codes to get rid of the bulb out error:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/655049-HOW-TO-Remove-Bulb-Warnings-with-E-Code-LED-Headlights

The new step that isn't in this thread is step 6!

[13allroad]

Anyone try getting the battery meter to work. Went into hidden menu and enabled but can't see where to set it up through vcds. Any suggestions? The one on the b8 platform gives an error when going to the channel it suggests.

[enigma1406]

Anyone try getting the battery meter to work. Went into hidden menu and enabled but can't see where to set it up through vcds. Any suggestions? The one on the b8 platform gives an error when going to the channel it suggests.

Where did you find it in the hidden menu? Do you have a link to the B8 guide? Might be able to use that to find where it would be for the C7 A6 platform.

[mxrz]

Anyone know how to disable the taillight side marker bulbs? I got the front amber side marker bulbs turned off, but the rear ones are still on, and totally spoil the look of the A6 facelift tails.

[mxrz]

n/m I figured it out on my own;

To disable the tail light side marker bulbs on post-facelift A6/S6:

Central Convenience
Security code: 16017
Adaptations
Enter Channel 207
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51201)
Enter Channel 208
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51233)

[yas]

Brilliant! Thanks, Rene.

[booreux]

n/m I figured it out on my own;

To disable the tail light side marker bulbs on post-facelift A6/S6:

Central Convenience
Security code: 16017
Adaptations
Enter Channel 207
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51201)
Enter Channel 208
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51233)

Do u mind posting before and after pics?

[Liquidsystm]

n/m I figured it out on my own;

To disable the tail light side marker bulbs on post-facelift A6/S6:

Central Convenience
Security code: 16017
Adaptations
Enter Channel 207
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51201)
Enter Channel 208
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51233)

would you happen to know how to disable front and rear side markers on a S7?

[CanuckRS]

anyone know how to remove the passenger airbag warning from the DIS when the car is started?

i think this is new for the 2016 models because my 2014 never did this. there is a module for airbag in vcds but most of it has to do with "igniters" and i'm not going to monkey around with those but the one adaptation in there deals with either activating or blocking but doesn't seem to help, actually gives a warning if changed from factory status.

[gars7]

enigma1406:

I have a 2014 NAR RS7 C7 and was attempting the same tweak. I checked on the Ross-Tech site (I am a VCDS user) with the following thread:

http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?3256-RS7-MMI-Battery-Gauge&p=33353#post33353
(http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?3256-RS7-MMI-Battery-Gauge&p=33353#post33353)

I received a reply from vlarsen:

"The Battery meter is no longer available - if you want the meter, you need to buy an older model - and this can not be one from the A7/S7/RS7 range."

You may encounter the same difficulty.

I wish I had more optimistic information to convey.

[13allroad]

Unless there is an explorer on the forum who can comb through the settings via vag com on their computer not sure where it is to enable the meter. Under hidden menu its fairly simple, enable and change setting to 5 but no idea where to change in vehicle settings byte.

[enigma1406]

enigma1406:

I have a 2014 NAR RS7 C7 and was attempting the same tweak. I checked on the Ross-Tech site (I am a VCDS user) with the following thread:

http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?3256-RS7-MMI-Battery-Gauge&p=33353#post33353
(http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?3256-RS7-MMI-Battery-Gauge&p=33353#post33353)

I received a reply from vlarsen:

"The Battery meter is no longer available - if you want the meter, you need to buy an older model - and this can not be one from the A7/S7/RS7 range."

You may encounter the same difficulty.

I wish I had more optimistic information to convey.

That is unfortunate [:(]

[CanuckRS]

n/m I figured it out on my own;

To disable the tail light side marker bulbs on post-facelift A6/S6:

Central Convenience
Security code: 16017
Adaptations
Enter Channel 207
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51201)
Enter Channel 208
Change value to 0 (my stock value was 51233)

FYI the coding to disable red tail light markers for a 2016 RS7 is the same but the channels are 209/210

[Mojito]

Hello guys,

I found on the other forum another great feature for all the cars that do not have audi connect and google maps installed and I think that was not posted yet here. You can eneble WI-FI via hidden menu (how to enable hidden menu is described in first post of this thread). After that you will get new media source (when you are in MEDIA menu you press source - right upper button and you will have new wi-fi source on the list) you will also have new menu in telephone for wi-fi settings. With this enebeled, you can use audi stream music app on your android phone or iPhone. Now what I am trying to find out is if I can use Wi-FI as a client. with that I could use my phone as a hot-spot and share 3G data with the car. This way I could probabbly use google maps in my car. I know that you can do this on the new VW platform (Golf 7, new Passat) and if this setting can be set on all devices (home computers, phones, ...) I do not see the reason why this wouldl not work in the Audi. I found a guide where you can eneble google maps with AMI+AMI USB cable+router+Ethernet cable+script for MMI... but I do not want to do that hack, because there is to much cable involved and I do not like hacking MMI with unofficial scripts. :) How to enable WI-FI in hidden menu:

1. /diagnose/settings/WLAN_Settings enable WLAN Activation
2. /diagnose/settings/tel_settings enable NAD activation and NAD operation mode

Any suggestions how to use wi-fi as a client?

[dogears]

Anyway to have the MMI show the individual tire pressures? 2016 s6

Thanks

[spidey9999]

Hello guys,

I found on the other forum another great feature for all the cars that do not have audi connect and google maps installed and I think that was not posted yet here. You can eneble WI-FI via hidden menu (how to enable hidden menu is described in first post of this thread). After that you will get new media source (when you are in MEDIA menu you press source - right upper button and you will have new wi-fi source on the list) you will also have new menu in telephone for wi-fi settings. With this enebeled, you can use audi stream music app on your android phone or iPhone. Now what I am trying to find out is if I can use Wi-FI as a client. with that I could use my phone as a hot-spot and share 3G data with the car. This way I could probabbly use google maps in my car. I know that you can do this on the new VW platform (Golf 7, new Passat) and if this setting can be set on all devices (home computers, phones, ...) I do not see the reason why this wouldl not work in the Audi. I found a guide where you can eneble google maps with AMI+AMI USB cable+router+Ethernet cable+script for MMI... but I do not want to do that hack, because there is to much cable involved and I do not like hacking MMI with unofficial scripts. :) How to enable WI-FI in hidden menu:

1. /diagnose/settings/WLAN_Settings enable WLAN Activation
2. /diagnose/settings/tel_settings enable NAD activation and NAD operation mode

Any suggestions how to use wi-fi as a client?

Thank you for posting this. I have a facelift Canadian model so I don't have the SIM card slot plus likely most of the background hardware/firmware so am very interested in using my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. However, when playing around with the Media Source function I found this:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l97/spidey9999/Thread%20pictures/IMG_0195_zpsolfoezur.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/spidey9999/media/Thread%20pictures/IMG_0195_zpsolfoezur.jpg.html)

and then clicking on Settings showed this:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l97/spidey9999/Thread%20pictures/IMG_0196_zpsyvrti00o.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/spidey9999/media/Thread%20pictures/IMG_0196_zpsyvrti00o.jpg.html)

Anyway, I am lost when it comes to this stuff (and VCDS 15.6.1 Beta doesn't appear quite ready for prime time yet) so I haven't attempted any changes.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Mojito]

Hello Spidey9999,

Did you enable wi-fi using my guide with hidden menu or you already have wi-fi enabled from factory?? Only with wi-fi you can not do much (you can only stream online or local music from your phone or tablet with the Audi Connect Music Stream App, that you can find on android market or app store from apple. As you I am also trying to find a way how to send 3G data to the car, so that I could then enable Google Maps in the car MMI. You could only do that if you could set the car wi-fi setting to be a client. That way you could set your phone as a hotspot and then connect your car to your phone having internet connection (but in this way you could not connect other devices to the car wi-fi), but that is not an option in the car settings so no internet with the hotspot. I am looking for solution, where I could retrofit a SIM card feature to my car.

Now I am asking if someone have installed a car phone (inside the armrest of the car) if they can use google maps and other online services, because in the car phone you must enter SIM card. Just thinking! :)

[Demandred]

I have the issue on my S6 where I have the sim card slot for google maps - but my cell provider won't / says they can't issue me with a extra sim card that is tied to the same number as my actual cell phone - so if i stick in an extra sim card - i can get data and google maps going but it then boots my cell phone off so i dont get mobile calls through the car via bluetooth.

just crazy that you cant link the car to use your mobile data as a hotspot for things like google maps etc! if someone can find a work around for that it would be awesome

[Soft]

http://shop.ontika.net/product_info.php?products_id=29&osCsid=3qnt58eavojclqfi4o0gdi66e6

This shows that it can be done, should not be different from a phone with internet sharing.

[Mojito]

Yes it can be done, with additional hardware but we are looking for a solution, how to change car built in wi-fi from hotspot mode, to client mode. I do not like additional hardware in my car that must be plug on 12V charger the whole time. :)

[CanuckRS]

someone should try this...

audirevolution dot net/forum/index.php?topic=2443.0

link doesn't work if inserted, looks like the mods don't like links to other audi sites... :)

[MileMan402]

someone should try this...

audirevolution dot net/forum/index.php?topic=2443.0

link doesn't work if inserted, looks like the mods don't like links to other audi sites... :)

AR just doesn't let anyone direct link to their site since they are God's great gift to the Audi world [rolleyes]

Anyways, reading that now...

[MileMan402]

someone should try this...

audirevolution dot net/forum/index.php?topic=2443.0

link doesn't work if inserted, looks like the mods don't like links to other audi sites... :)

I have no idea how to run scripts on the MMI, can someone enlighten me there?

But on the harware front,
I'm wondering if it's possible to use the following (#2 below) and not have to have a separate USB hub...

1.) AMI to Female USB (not sure why it says Mercedes yet sticker has Audi rings) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUX-Media-Interface-USB-Female-Audio-Adapter-Cable-AMI-For-Mercedes-Benz-/331571465495?hash=item4d33330d17&vxp=mtr)
+
2.) TRENDnet USB 3.0 to Gigabit Adapter + USB Hub TU3-ETGH (http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific-TU2-ET100/dp/B00007IFED)
+
3.) TP-LINK TL-MR3020 3G/4G Wireless N150 Portable Router, AP/WISP/Router Mode (http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-MR3020-Wireless-Portable-Router/dp/B00634PLTW)

[CanuckRS]

is there a way to spoof the chipset of the phone(some sort of app) so the MMI will accept a usb tether?

[Soft]

Yes it can be done, with additional hardware but we are looking for a solution, how to change car built in wi-fi from hotspot mode, to client mode. I do not like additional hardware in my car that must be plug on 12V charger the whole time. :)
My understanding off this solution is exactly that, as far as I can see it.
they change the built in wifi to client mode, an connects that via wifi to the raspberry pi that acts as a wifi router.
I think :-)

[CanuckRS]

hoping someone else has a solution for this. when trying to activate the hidden menu in module 5F, the adaptation screen doesn't allow individual channel selection, i now see a huge drop down list of items and none of them are clearly the option. i tried changing a few of them and i got a message that a security code was required. this is on a refreshed 2016 RS7.

[spidey9999]

hoping someone else has a solution for this. when trying to activate the hidden menu in module 5F, the adaptation screen doesn't allow individual channel selection, i now see a huge drop down list of items and none of them are clearly the option. i tried changing a few of them and i got a message that a security code was required. this is on a refreshed 2016 RS7.

From Post #391:

For 2016 models you can try the Vag com beta 15.xx
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/downlo...a/current.html

From their change log:
"Revised and expanded ODX/ASAM Data.
Includes support for latest modules in the most recent cars."


Last week I tried the Beta on my 2016 and there are lots of gaps in what can be done (basically I couldn't find anything in any module that was available on earlier cars using Version 14.XX)

[CanuckRS]

From Post #391:

For 2016 models you can try the Vag com beta 15.xx
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/downlo...a/current.html

From their change log:
"Revised and expanded ODX/ASAM Data.
Includes support for latest modules in the most recent cars."


Last week I tried the Beta on my 2016 and there are lots of gaps in what can be done (basically I couldn't find anything in any module that was available on earlier cars using Version 14.XX)

already using the beta version but i tried the older version as well with no joy.

on the plus side i did finally get the height adjusted perfectly on all 4 corners. both fronts are identical as well as both rears between each side.(+/- 1mm which is pretty darned close) the key to success is that when using lowering links AND vcds, 1mm change in software does not = 1mm change in height because the links have altered the ratio...duh. more like 1mm change in software =~2mm change in height when using links fyi.

[spidey9999]

Hello Spidey9999,

Did you enable wi-fi using my guide with hidden menu or you already have wi-fi enabled from factory?? Only with wi-fi you can not do much (you can only stream online or local music from your phone or tablet with the Audi Connect Music Stream App, that you can find on android market or app store from apple. As you I am also trying to find a way how to send 3G data to the car, so that I could then enable Google Maps in the car MMI. You could only do that if you could set the car wi-fi setting to be a client. That way you could set your phone as a hotspot and then connect your car to your phone having internet connection (but in this way you could not connect other devices to the car wi-fi), but that is not an option in the car settings so no internet with the hotspot. I am looking for solution, where I could retrofit a SIM card feature to my car.

Now I am asking if someone have installed a car phone (inside the armrest of the car) if they can use google maps and other online services, because in the car phone you must enter SIM card. Just thinking! :)

Hi Mojito. I have not yet enabled the hidden menu as I am waiting for the production version of VCDS 15.XX before trying to make any changes.

With respect to the car phone, unlike my B7 A4 my 2016 has nothing in the armrest for a phone.

[SteveW]

Hey folks,

I have the LED light package on my 2016 S7. The fogs lights are sort of integrated in the headlights. I would like to use the fog lights a the same time as the bright lights. The below doesn't seem to work to make them independent. Is it even possible with the LEDs?

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

[HyperM3]

Hey folks,

I have the LED light package on my 2016 S7. The fogs lights are sort of integrated in the headlights. I would like to use the fog lights a the same time as the bright lights. The below doesn't seem to work to make them independent. Is it even possible with the LEDs?

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

They arent really fog lights as much as they are used for the cornering lights at lower speeds. You wont notice much in front of you having them on all the time, they are definitely more for lighting up the side or corner.

[LWE613]

Hey folks,

I have the LED light package on my 2016 S7. The fogs lights are sort of integrated in the headlights. I would like to use the fog lights a the same time as the bright lights. The below doesn't seem to work to make them independent. Is it even possible with the LEDs?

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


Never worked for me either

[erdem-1612]

Do your A, S, RS6 cars lights up the low beams when unlocking the car when it´s dark outside? Do you just want the DRL to light up? I have found the coding and can post if it´s anyone who are interested.

[redrocker55]

Never worked for me either

Does not work for me either. I've tried both settings. Maybe when the 15.xx version is officially released we can do it.

[Kem]

Please post the coding


Do your A, S, RS6 cars lights up the low beams when unlocking the car when it´s dark outside? Do you just want the DRL to light up? I have found the coding and can post if it´s anyone who are interested.

[erdem-1612]

Please post the coding

Enable coming home/leaving home function DRL

Select
09 Central electric
Coding - 07
Long coding helper
Byte 6
Disable Bit 4

This coding turns the low beams off when unlocking the car and just have the DRLs on when its dark outside=) If figured it out by my self yesterday=D I hated it when the low beams where on!

[CanuckRS]

having trouble with getting the windows to go up AND down using the remote. the option to open windows/sunroof shows up in the MMI but closing windows does not work with long press of lock button. vcds coded properly. the ability to close with remote is more important that opening imo.

[13allroad]

Did you enable via the mmi?

[ronbars]

I believe the coding is different for the 2016 models as I don't recall seeing anyone that got it working using the same methods described in this thread and elsewhere (which work on my '13 and many others). I believe I also read that the window-down-via-keyfob functionality is actually present before doing the coding changes, so they effectively do nothing, though I could be wrong on this as I don't have a '16 to test.

[CanuckRS]

I believe the coding is different for the 2016 models as I don't recall seeing anyone that got it working using the same methods described in this thread and elsewhere (which work on my '13 and many others). I believe I also read that the window-down-via-keyfob functionality is actually present before doing the coding changes, so they effectively do nothing, though I could be wrong on this as I don't have a '16 to test.

i think that is correct. the option to enable/disable window opening via keyfob is already setup from the factory in the mmi.

the issue is trying to get the window closing via keyfob to work which is a mystery for now.

both open/close worked just fine on my 2014 model, but audi has made a bunch of software changes to these 2016 vehicles...argh.

i suspect this is a "safety" issue of not allowing people to close windows remotely, silly.

[booreux]

i think that is correct. the option to enable/disable window opening via keyfob is already setup from the factory in the mmi.

the issue is trying to get the window closing via keyfob to work which is a mystery for now.

both open/close worked just fine on my 2014 model, but audi has made a bunch of software changes to these 2016 vehicles...argh.

i suspect this is a "safety" issue of not allowing people to close windows remotely, silly.

Posted this a few weeks ago on a separate post.

Figured it out after hours of research and tinkering...so for those of you who have post facelift C7's and your comfort window function doesn't work for closing the windows, do the following...

46 - Cent. Conv.
Adaptation - 10
Channel 62
Change value from 8738 to 48059
Test
Save

Voila!!

Happy Happy Happy

[CanuckRS]

46 - Cent. Conv.
Adaptation - 10
Channel 62
Change value from 8738 to 48059


that didn't work for me. using the beta version of vcds(15.6) it recommends adding 1 to the value so i entered 8379 as the new value and bingo bango, works perfectly. windows up AND down via remote. this is for a 2016 RS7.

[yas]

Must be different for the RS. Worked on my 2016 S6.

[CanuckRS]

Must be different for the RS. Worked on my 2016 S6.

i'm only interested in windows and NOT the sunroof. if you want the sunroof to open/close via remote you have to add much more so perhaps that's the difference.

[richib86]

is there any way to disable the start/stop system permanently, or at the very least default it to the off position on a 2016 a6 3.0?

[kj71109]

is there any way to disable the start/stop system permanently, or at the very least default it to the off position on a 2016 a6 3.0?

Yep!

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
Login 20113
Adaption channel 34 reading
a) worth of adaption channel 34 reduce by 4 (effected Bit 2 to 0) = SSA per default after each ignition on to off

or

b) add to worth of adaption channel 34 the worth 32 (effected Bit 5 to 1) = SSA with memory-function

and/or

c) add to worth of adaption channel 34 the worth 64 (effected Bit 6 to 1) = SSA with inverted display

I chose Option A and it worked on my 2016 TDI. The Start/Stop is now defaulted Off and I can turn it on when I need it.

[a4magnet]

Yep!

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
Login 20113
Adaption channel 34 reading
a) worth of adaption channel 34 reduce by 4 (effected Bit 2 to 0) = SSA per default after each ignition on to off

or

b) add to worth of adaption channel 34 the worth 32 (effected Bit 5 to 1) = SSA with memory-function

and/or

c) add to worth of adaption channel 34 the worth 64 (effected Bit 6 to 1) = SSA with inverted display

I chose Option A and it worked on my 2016 TDI. The Start/Stop is now defaulted Off and I can turn it on when I need it.

Nice! I'm thinking about doing the same thing myself.. But I read somewhere that it was not good to disable it via VCDS.

[fairbird]

Examples would help for those trying to decide. Here is the HUD hack:

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w575/GreatZar/CAM00125_zpsec3ded6a.jpg

can't find it in green menu , where I'm going ? thanks

[fairbird]

can't find it in green menu , where I'm going ? thanks
found it , but coding accepted and everything I made changes don't work , what I'm doing wrong ?

[fairbird]

now I lost parking sensors , can't see the distance , and all I changed for parking system was max speed , 20 kph .

[zekeman]

is there any way to disable the start/stop system permanently, or at the very least default it to the off position on a 2016 a6 3.0?

I was told by AoA that it cannot be done on the '16.
Z

[bobamoo]

Friend who has VAG COM did my car yesterday, only enabled remote operation of windows and sunroof for now. Works like a champ, open and close!

[B8ta]

Successfully lowered my 2016 S7 today with the VCDS directions, only by 10mm due to the fact it still floods everywhere in Houston when it rains and the raise function still needs to be functional.

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x469/aadelkhan/IMG_0060_zpsqcsq9cdw.jpg

[a4magnet]

Hi Guys!

Does someone know how to disable license plate light warning(error) message. I have changed bulbs and the error message shows now.

Regards

[chucky0731]

Hi Guys!

Does someone know how to disable license plate light warning(error) message. I have changed bulbs and the error message shows now.

Regards

Did you change your old regular bulb to a LED bulb??

If yes, then you need to get a different LED bulb with "error cancellation"

[a4magnet]

Did you change your old regular bulb to a LED bulb??

If yes, then you need to get a different LED bulb with "error cancellation"

Yes I know that. I thought that I bought a correct one. But It dosnt seem so, I like these lights very much, nice light! I know that some people has managed to remove this error message.

[Mojito]

Hello to all again,

I was reading on the other forums that the Audi A6 and A7 cars with the ACC installed, have the all equipment needed for lane assist to work. So all we need is a coding. Is there anyone that was trying to enable lane assist? maybe just partly coded something?

Thank you for all answers.

[lnferno]

Hello to all again,

I was reading on the other forums that the Audi A6 and A7 cars with the ACC installed, have the all equipment needed for lane assist to work. So all we need is a coding. Is there anyone that was trying to enable lane assist? maybe just partly coded something?

Thank you for all answers.

I would be surprised if that were true. There's an actual button and the end of the turn signal stock that turns that feature off/on.

[lnferno]

I was helping a friend today who has a 2013 Jetta TDI by doing some VCDS tweaks on his car. On the MK6, you actually CAN adjust the # of blinks for the automatic turn signal. The default is 3 -- I was able to adjust his to 5.

There's GOT to be a way we can do this for our cars - - I'm just not finding it. :/

[DVE]

not possible

[Nully]

For those of you trying to get tethering working via USB, I did a guide a while back: 3G+ Tethering and Online services (https://thetechycorner.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/mmi-3g-tethering-and-google-earth/). The MR-3040 is a better choice than the 3020.

You also don't need to leave the router powered up all the time, once it caches the maps in your area and route you can power it off.

[hubris]

Tried asking this in another thread but no dice - does anyone know what the security code for TPMS mod would be for a 2014 S6? The supplied code in the first post (61378) is not working.

[HyperM3]

Tried asking this in another thread but no dice - does anyone know what the security code for TPMS mod would be for a 2014 S6? The supplied code in the first post (61378) is not working.

Can you explain what this mod actually does?

[hubris]

Can you explain what this mod actually does?

Enables tire pressuring monitoring system which keeps an eye on tire pressure and opens an interactive menu in your instrument cluster to do so. I'm not sure if Audi has some sort of automatic non-menu-engaged TPMS in place that doesn't require this mod but I want the menu that lets me see it with my own eyes before waiting for a dummy light (if one exists). Most newer luxury cars have this standard so not sure why Audi makes us work to enable it but there you go lol [:D]

[HyperM3]

Enables tire pressuring monitoring system which keeps an eye on tire pressure and opens an interactive menu in your instrument cluster to do so. I'm not sure if Audi has some sort of automatic non-menu-engaged TPMS in place that doesn't require this mod but I want the menu that lets me see it with my own eyes before waiting for a dummy light (if one exists). Most newer luxury cars have this standard so not sure why Audi makes us work to enable it but there you go lol [:D]

So this actually tells you the pressure of each individual tire? Ive never activated this but I have gotten warnings in the past that told me which tire was low. Is that what it turns on?

[hubris]

So this actually tells you the pressure of each individual tire? Ive never activated this but I have gotten warnings in the past that told me which tire was low. Is that what it turns on?

Going to let someone else chime in since I'm not sure - I can't enable it since the security code is wrong as I mentioned

[Mojito]

Hello Inferno,

Yes the only hardware that needs to be installed is this button, which is not expensive. I read, that you just need to modify the coding of the front camera (which is installed with the ACC option) and to code a steering wheel to vibrate (this must work with all servotronic, which is standard on all audi A7). There is another forum where they was trying to do this, but with no success. BTW there is a guide how to enable lane assist on Golf MK7 with ACC installed, so I do not see why would not be possible to enable this feature on Audi A6/A7.

[Mojito]

For those of you trying to get tethering working via USB, I did a guide a while back: 3G+ Tethering and Online services (https://thetechycorner.wordpress.com/2015/02/21/mmi-3g-tethering-and-google-earth/). The MR-3040 is a better choice than the 3020.

You also don't need to leave the router powered up all the time, once it caches the maps in your area and route you can power it off.

Hello Nully,

Ok. I have a few questions about your guide. If I understand you right you use you smartphone hotspot and then connect router to wi-fi of your phone (you configured router to wisp mode to enable that). Than you send 3G data through the trendnet USB to Ethernet cable and AMI usb cable to the MMI (which is set to the right gateway settings with the script in your guide), and you now got the online services working. Now if my understanding is right I have these two questions.

1. Why do you need to enable WI-FI in MMI, since you do not get any data via car wi-fi, but through AMI USB.

2. Now I am thinking if I could do this mod, with only use and Android phone and use USB teather and then connect the phone via usb cable to the AMI USB cable. Then enable all setting in green menu and I think that it should also work. what do you think?? This way I would get carging, internet and also functional car wi-fi.

[SteveW]

Obviously not the greatest safety idea, but how cool would it be if the night vision camera worked without the lights needing to be on.. anyone have a code for that? :)

[Soft]

Obviously not the greatest safety idea, but how cool would it be if the night vision camera worked without the lights needing to be on.. anyone have a code for that? :)

+1!

[zcd2.7t]

(Pops in for a look)

Why isn't this thread a STICKY???

[Tomcat-R]

regarding the needle sweep, is that possible to enable the background led lights inside the speedo counter for 14 rs7. Or is it an European models only mod?

looks like this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utiil_yDmtc

Hi,

Any luck enabling these red segments on speedo? I've got 2015MY EUR-spec A7 and successfully turned on the needle sweep, but no red perimeter light (with cruise enabled, too).

[Soft]

the red segments came with enabling needle sweep on my 2012

[Tomcat-R]

the red segments came with enabling needle sweep on my 2012

Your car is EUR-spec too, right?

When you enable cruise control, does it indicate the set speed with a red perimeter segment?

[Soft]

Your car is EUR-spec too, right?

When you enable cruise control, does it indicate the set speed with a red perimeter segment?

Yes, and yes :-)

[Tomcat-R]

Yes, and yes :-)

Seems like mine has speedo red lights disabled, then. Would you please be so kind to share the long coding string of [17-Instruments] module of your car? Thanks in advance!

[Nully]

Hello Nully,

Ok. I have a few questions about your guide. If I understand you right you use you smartphone hotspot and then connect router to wi-fi of your phone (you configured router to wisp mode to enable that). Than you send 3G data through the trendnet USB to Ethernet cable and AMI usb cable to the MMI (which is set to the right gateway settings with the script in your guide), and you now got the online services working. Now if my understanding is right I have these two questions.

1. Why do you need to enable WI-FI in MMI, since you do not get any data via car wi-fi, but through AMI USB.

2. Now I am thinking if I could do this mod, with only use and Android phone and use USB teather and then connect the phone via usb cable to the AMI USB cable. Then enable all setting in green menu and I think that it should also work. what do you think?? This way I would get carging, internet and also functional car wi-fi.

1. You don't need to enable the Wifi in MMI. That's just a nice to have.

2. This would not work. MMI only recognizes (has drivers) for certain ethernet chipsets. Your Android phone in USB tether mode would not be recognized by MMI. This is why only certain ethernet USB adapters work. (The right chipset and low enough power draw)

[Mojito]

Thank you Nully for your answer. Yes it is cool to have wi-fi on, but it is pointless, because you already can connect to the hotspot from your mobile. Well I will try this one day.

Now another crazy idea! :)

Do you think that it would be possible to enable massage function, if it is not installed from the factory? I have the comfort seats with ventilation and the seats with the massage function is the same. There is only aditional button to turn on the massage on the massage seats. I think that If I could manage to wire some button to the seat and do some coding in vcds that it should work. As I know the massage funktion only uses lumbar support that moves in different directions. Am I right?

[MYAUDIS7]

Any one know how to turn on the taillights with day time driving lights? I'd like the new tails to light up during the day

[8GR8888]

Look great. I have the same car. 2016 s7 Daytona Grey with 21" rims black optic. I had 10mm front and 12mm back spacers installed. First week i had it I sheared one of the plastic fender screws off with the tire when it went over a bump.
Took it to Audi, had the other side removed as they are not totally necessary. tire has not touched since. You have that problem? Let me know how you lowered it as i would like to have mine a tad lower as well. have you had any luck doing any bag mods on the new 2016 MMI?
Thanks

[BlueSVT]

So this actually tells you the pressure of each individual tire? Ive never activated this but I have gotten warnings in the past that told me which tire was low. Is that what it turns on?

I don't think our cars do that... they don't have pressure sensors inside the wheel, instead they measure speed of each wheel and can tell when one is lower than the others based on the diameter of the wheel (as it will spin faster).

[playwithonehand]

Any one know how to turn on the taillights with day time driving lights? I'd like the new tails to light up during the day

Here you go mate :)

Tail lights on with front DRLs
[Select]
[09-Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on byte 2 and enable bit 7

[MYAUDIS7]

Thanks man!! Worked! [emoji106]🏼[emoji106]🏼