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

[sciblades]

C7 A6/S6 VAG-COM mods

Okay guys, there has been a lot of requests lately for a VAG-COM DIY. The purpose of this DIY is to walk you through the steps to do several VAG modifications.

So far we have the following:

Disable amber corner lights
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
Enable Double Disarm Beep
Enable Hidden menu in MMI
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
Enable Lap Timer
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable TPMS
Enable VIM on MMI
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
Adjust LED Brightness
Beep on lock
Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity
Enable Auxiliary ventilation
Enable Drivers Memory Seat
Increase radio play time after car is turned off
Enable coming home/leaving home function DRL
Tail lights on with front DRLs
Change the Adaptive Cruise Control Preset distance
Enable power trunk to close from key fob
Disable start/stop

Equipment Required:

Laptop with Vag-Com software
Vag-Com Cable

Many people get very intimidated and uneasy about messing around with the car settings on the computer. The most important thing to know is that everything you do in this DIY CAN BE UNDONE. There is no reason to get nervous, you will not do any damage to your car. Simply follow the instructions and you will be fine.

I am doing all of this via Ross-Tech Vag-Com with USA factory settings. If you are outside the USA the stored values might vary. Also, other conventional vag-com units can be purchased to do these modifications. The process is probably somewhat the same.

Step 1: Hooking up the Vag-Com

First step is to plug in your Vag-Com to the OBD-2 port. It is the purple connector located right behind the hood latch under the steering wheel. Once you have plugged it in, connect it to your laptop device.

Make sure you are running the most recent version of Ross-Tech's software. You will most likely be prompted if you are not.

***HAVE YOUR KEY IN THE IGNITION TURNED ON ACCESSORY MODE (hit the start button once). VCDS WILL NOT WORK IF THS IS NOT DONE***

Step 2: Let the fun begin!

Start VCDS

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/157.jpg

First thing you want to do is to make sure the VAG-COM is properly connected to your car. Click OPTIONS in the bottom right corner.

You will now be taken to the Program Options menu. Under Port and Protocol Options select TEST as shown below.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/245.jpg

After you hit test the program will test the connection between the Vag-Com and the cars computer. After a few seconds you will get a screen shown below. Make sure the Status reads READY.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/330.jpg

Hit SAVE and return to the make screen.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/157.jpg


To access the hidden menu, hold down Car and Menu together for 5 seconds
http://www.stemei.de/media/pages/coding/audi_a4_8k/Audi_A4_A5_Q5_MMI_Bedieneinheit_MMI_Hidden_Menu_st arten_oeffnen.png

To reset the MMI 3G+, press Menu, Big Knob, and Top Right Soft Button simultaneously
http://gpsunderground.com/forum/attachments/audi/10107d1394519993-audi-mmi-3g-3gp-mmi-plus-fw-software-a6-4g-a7-4g-.png

Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"


Okay so this is a compilation from other forums trying to place everything together so that when people try to do vag com mods to your car you will feel more at ease and know the ones that work.

*Suggestion: Print this and check off the mods you've activated and store it with your owner's manual - Will come handy when you need to re-do the coding after an ECU flash.

Here's the list I've compiled so far:

Disable amber corner lights
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
Enable Double Disarm Beep
Enable Hidden menu in MMI
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
Enable Lap Timer
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable TPMS
Enable VIM on MMI
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
Adjust LED Brightness
Beep on lock
Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity
Enable Auxiliary ventilation
Enable Drivers Memory Seat
Increase radio play time after car is turned off
Enable coming home/leaving home function DRL
Tail lights on with front DRLs
Change the Adaptive Cruise Control Preset distance
Enable power trunk to close from key fob


Audi A6/A7 & S6/S7 C7
VCDS (VAG-COM) codes
________________________________________
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)
________________________________________
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
[5F - Information Electr.] -> Adaptation -> Set channel 2 & 3 to 250
________________________________________
Disable Seatbelt Chime
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive
________________________________________
Enable Adaptive brake lights
[46 - Comfort System] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8
Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)
________________________________________
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
________________________________________
Enable Double Disarm Beep
[46 - Central Conv.] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Add 4
________________________________________
Enable Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1
Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"
________________________________________
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
[Hidden menu]
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"
________________________________________
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
________________________________________
Enable Lap Timer Shown in HUD- also enables shift light
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
______________________________________
Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof
[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2
Bit 2 - Set to 1
______________________________________
Enable TPMS
* You need the 1AT ABS unit – check your stickers (1AS does not work)
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [RDK] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Tires Air Pressure Control] Set to 5

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16] (probably with login code: 61378)
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)

The TPMS need to be enabled in the Instrument Cluster:
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)
Reset MMI
________________________________________
Enable VIM on MMI
[5F - Information Electr.] [Advanced ID - 1A] Note 1st Serial number
[Security Access] Enter Digits 6, 13, 10, 14, 11 of the 1st Serial number
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 48
Set to 255
Reset MMI
________________________________________
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)
________________________________________
Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100
________________________________________
BEEP ON LOCK Chirp the alarm siren briefly when the alarm activates (ie all doors are closed and the car is locked)
[Select]
[46-Central Conv.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on byte 1 and in bit 2 you'll see the selectable option: "Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active"
Check this option
[Do It!]
________________________________________
Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity

Hidden menu
Diagnose
Settings
Mic sensiblity - choose -6db/0db/+6db

________________________________________
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
________________________________________
Enable Drivers Memory Seat
36: Seat Mem - 07 Coding - Long Coding Helper - change Byte 2, bit 0, to 1
Seat memory will be there however greyed out in MMI
Press and hold down unlock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to come down
Press and hold down lock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to go back up
In MMI, Seat Adjustment you are now able to find Driver's seat, you can set Key memory on/off. Set it "on" for both keys separately.
________________________________________
Increase radio play time after car is turned off
In the Hidden Menu:
From the main screen select 'onofftimer', set 'Standby delay'. The maximum value is 30 minutes.
________________________________________
Enable coming home/leaving home function DRL
[Select]
[09 Central electric]
[Coding - 07]
[Long coding helper]
Click on byte 6 and disable bit 4

Leaves the low beams off when unlocking the car and just have the DRLs on when its dark outside, similar to some other Audis. Much cleaner look.
________________________________________
Tail lights on with front DRLs
[Select]
[09-Central Electric]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on byte 2 and enable bit 7

Turns on rear tail lights DRLs during the day, for a more aggressive look.

________________________________________
Change the Adaptive Cruise Control Preset distance
[Select]
[13 Distance Regulation]
[Adaptation - 10] --> channel 7
Change from 0 to 1
Reboot MMI

Will now have an option in your MMI under Car --> Driver assistance --> Adaptive Cruise Control to set which of the 4 preset distances your car will default to when you activate your ACC.
________________________________________
Disable rear side markers in US vehicles
[Select]
[46-Central Convenience]
[Security Access] enter 16017
[Adaptation - 10] --> channel 209 for left rear side marker
Document your existing number should you need to re-enable rear side markers later
Change existing number to 0
Channel 210 for right rear side marker
Document your existing number should you need to re-enable rear side markers later
Change existing number to 32
________________________________________
Turn off parking brake when in park mode
[Select]
[53-Parking Brake]
[Adaptation - 10]
Click the drop down channel menu
Select the "Automatic parking brake for selector lever position P"
Change to Not Activated
__________________________________________
Disable/memorize/invert Start & Stop:

- module 09-Cent. Elec.
- enter Security Code (20113)
- Adaptation on Channel 34:
subtract 4 to the value --> Start&Stop always disabled
add 32 to the value --> memorize last status (the Start & Stop status at engine startup will be the one at last engine shutdown)
- test & save
In addition of these values, if you add 64 to the value, the Start & Stop button light will be reversed: off if Start & Stop is disabled, and on if Start & Stop is enabled
__________________________________________


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!


Again, I take no credit for this information, most of the above is available on these forums and specialty websites as well as Ross-Tech's support pages. I only wanted to group all the info of the pertinant VCDS mods to our s6/s7.

Any extra ones I will gladly add



Huge thanks to TunTap below is information he compiled
how to lower you car 17mm
I finally accomplished lowering the S6 with VCDS. Some said it can't be done, but it most definitely worked for me. It should be entirely reversible in case you decide to revert the settings. All research was done through Google and playing around with software settings, none of this information was provided by Audi or Audi dealers. This method is an alternative to Lowering Links (which are great if you don't have the electronic tools/would rather go the mechanical route), or H&R lowering module (which is also great, and allows for on-the fly adjustments vs. having to mess with car systems).

I figured that since all the tools and information required to do this have already been made public on the internet, it is just matter of time until someone posts a step-by-step guide, so here it is.

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that these changes may cause, or if your car breaks, or if dealership finds out and denies your warranty if something goes wrong... Try this at your own risk.

0) Set your car to "Auto" mode (not dynamic, comfort, etc.). Make sure car is on level ground. Close doors. If any doors are opened during the procedure, it will be interrupted. Make sure your car is NOT in a towing or tire changing mode.
1) Load up VCDS, go to Module 34 - Level Control
2) Go to "10 - Adaptation", take note of 4 values titled as "Body height front left wheel house edge" - mine were set to around 384 from factory.
3) Take the values you noted above, and ADD your desired drop in millimeters (mm) to each value, write it down... So if your left front wheel was 384.5, your new value will be 401.5. Repeat for the other wheels. It is not critical to be 100% precise here, rounding the values is fine. Note that maximum Audi-approved drop is 17mm from what I've gathered. You can go lower, but if you go lower, you're also affecting other systems, such as cameras, adaptive cruise, etc., so be careful.

Technically, if you want this procedure to be done properly, instead of taking existing values, you will measure all 4 wheels after completion of the step 7, and then add your drop value if desired. Suspension height values are measured from the center of the wheel to the edge of the fender.

4) Go to Security Access, enter code provided on the following website, under VCDS section, item #3 (I'm not posting this directly to avoid spreading sensitive data, although it's been posted on other forums in past) http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a6-4g/elektronische-tieferlegung-des-aas.php
5) You should get a message stating that security code has been accepted - if you don't, something failed, stop doing what you're doing
6) Go to 04 - Basic Settings

*** IMPORTANT: Whatever you do, DO NOT select "Reset All Adaptations" - this is not undoable, and will require a visit to the dealer. ***

7) Select "Activate Level Control", hit "Go", wait for it to complete (should only take a second, until it says "not running").
8) Select "Delete Calibration For Level Control", hit "Go", wait for it to complete, your car will throw a fault code and you will see an error message stating Air Suspension Malfunction - this is normal.
7) Select "Start Up to Reference Level", hit "Go". This step will take about a minute, and your car will go up/down during the process (you'll hear hissing noises). Wait for it to complete, until it says "not running".
9) Select "Go Back", go to "10 - Adaptation" on the previous screen.
10) Next you will need to enter new adaptation values for all 4 wheels. Select "Body height front left wheel house edge", then enter new adaptation value, and hit "Do it", then repeat for the other 3 wheels. I did it in the order the menu was arranged (FL, RL, FR, RR) - not sure if the order matters, but just in case. Each time you enter a value, you should get a message stating that it has been accepted.
11) After you're done entering adaptation for all 4 wheels, select "Go Back", and return to "04 - Basic Settings" again.
12) In basic settings, select "Calibrate Level Control" and hit go, it will take a few seconds. Wait for it to say "not running". If you get an error during this step, you either missed a step, or something went horribly wrong.
13) Select "Activate Level Control", hit "Go"
14) You're done, now go to "02 - Fault Codes" and Reset codes.

If this did or didn't work - please share your experience with the rest of us here


Printable version
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[Pip]

Awesome topic Sciblades !

Just to add, this wasn't activated in my S6.

BEEP ON LOCK
Chirp the alarm siren briefly when the alarm activates (ie all doors are closed and the car is locked)
[Select]
[46-Central Conv.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on byte 1 and in bit 2 you'll see the selectable option: "Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active"
Check this option
[Do It!]

Once activated, the MMI will have an option to on/off this feature.


Also, with the LAP TIMER activated, you will also get;

1. Oil Temp and Current Gear displayed on the HUD

2. While driving, put the gear stick to manual mode, a "shift light bar" will appear on the DIS telling you when to optimally shift to the next gear (4,500 rpm onwards)

[sciblades]

thank you all fixed

[HyperM3]

Nice list man, thanks for that. Should help a lot of people out who keep looking for the master list in the S4 forum.

[hayasa]

Also, with the LAP TIMER activated, you will also get:

Oil Temp and Current Gear displayed on the HUD

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

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

[VeryBadman]

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

I don't have HUD but this is very cool. Anyway, shift light feature in Manual mode is cool enough for me.

[Pip]

Examples would help for those trying to decide

Thanks for posting the pic :)


I don't have HUD but this is very cool. Anyway, shift light feature in Manual mode is cool enough for me.

Oh, there's that boost meter in the DIS as well [:D]

[flashburn]

This list is perfect for what we'd like to do, but my connection to the car keeps timing out when I select a module. Our cable test is successful as your directions instructed though? Are we missing an obvious step or can we not connect to a newer car through the eBay cable? I do have a licensed software but dumb cable.

Oh, and we don't have an ignition as mentioned in the instructions, it is a push button car. We have been turning the car on through the push button but not starting it.

[sciblades]

This list is perfect for what we'd like to do, but my connection to the car keeps timing out when I select a module. Our cable test is successful as your directions instructed though? Are we missing an obvious step or can we not connect to a newer car through the eBay cable? I do have a licensed software but dumb cable.

Oh, and we don't have an ignition as mentioned in the instructions, it is a push button car. We have been turning the car on through the push button but not starting it.

The protocols for our cars need to have a genuine cable in order to work.

Typically I think of my start button as an ignition, but maybe that is just old fashioned of me, I Will edit.

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[Hockenheim]

The protocols for our cars need to have a genuine cable in order to work.

Typically I think of my start button as an ignition, but maybe that is just old fashioned of me, I Will edit.

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Where do you get the "genuine" cable?

[sciblades]

I personally bought mine here
http://www.europaparts.com/vag-com-diagnostic-tool-hex-usb-can-ross-tech.html

[Hockenheim]

If you get EU LED headlights can you enable adaptive high beam assist?

http://www.motorward.com/2011/02/audi-a6-all-led-headlights-explained/

[Hockenheim]

I personally bought mine here
http://www.europaparts.com/vag-com-diagnostic-tool-hex-usb-can-ross-tech.html

I have an ebay cable that use to work on my B7 A4, will it not work anymore on the C7? Or do I have to have this cable?

[sciblades]

they use different protocols. Yes

[dnbdamian]

So I tried to do the gear display in dis/hud. When I enter the code for it it gives me a popup saying the module has not been activated and has 3 options. Neither seemed safe. Anyone else get this popup?

I have a 2013 a6 prestige.

Also, I only see the word "boost" in the dis with lap timer. But no bars and nothing on the hud. Thoughts?

[sciblades]

So I tried to do the gear display in dis/hud. When I enter the code for it it gives me a popup saying the module has not been activated and has 3 options. Neither seemed safe. Anyone else get this popup?

I have a 2013 a6 prestige.

Also, I only see the word "boost" in the dis with lap timer. But no bars and nothing on the hud. Thoughts?

Can you post a screen shot?

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[dnbdamian]

So I braved it and clicked ok. It worked!

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[1RAudiSQ5]

Does anyone know if these mods would work on a C6 A6 the same way?

[HyperM3]

Does anyone know if these mods would work on a C6 A6 the same way?

Essentially yes.

[kevinw23]

Anyone in or around the Philly area with the VAG COM tool? I am assuming they are pretty expensive to buy?

[VeryBadman]

Anyone in or around the Philly area with the VAG COM tool? I am assuming they are pretty expensive to buy?

$349 is not cheap but considering we have the kind of money to afford 70k+ car, we should be able to afford 300 something bucks cable too.

[HyperM3]

Anyone in or around the Philly area with the VAG COM tool? I am assuming they are pretty expensive to buy?

I am around the Philly area(central nj) and I have one if you need anything.

[b8s422]

mine is all vag com'd however, how do you access the hidden menu on the c7 s6 and what can you do from it?

Thanks

[sciblades]

mine is all vag com'd however, how do you access the hidden menu on the c7 s6 and what can you do from it?

Thanks

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/attachments/a5-general-q/19931d1371852636-problems-mmi-centre-console-reset.jpg
updated the first post

[1RAudiSQ5]

So I am trying to do this one for my C6 A6, but can't figure out how to change it?

Enable LEDs remain bright for parking lights

(From the B8)
This will stop the LED's from dimming when the parking lights are turned on.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3: Bit 2 - Change 0 to 1

Also....

This one I tried to do didn't work..this security code didn't work and I put in a code the vag said to use for adaptation? Then changed a number from 24 to 75 and the LEDs didn't change with the headlights on or park light?
________________________________________
Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100

[b8s422]

what can you do from the hidden menu?

[DVE]

@WantaA4

Is your A6 from year 2009, type 4F? If it so, it will not works.

[sciblades]

what can you do from the hidden menu?

There are a few listed in the first post

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[Info@EuroCode]

mine is all vag com'd however, how do you access the hidden menu on the c7 s6 and what can you do from it?

Thanks
Press the "car" and "menu" button at the same time. You must first enable the hidden menu with VCDS

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/attachments/a5-general-q/19931d1371852636-problems-mmi-centre-console-reset.jpg
updated the first post

This is how you reboot the MMI, not access green "hidden" menu.

[sciblades]

Press the "car" and "menu" button at the same time. You must first enable the hidden menu with VCDS


This is how you reboot the MMI, not access green "hidden" menu.

indeed it is sorry I did it from my phone, it was correct in the OP at least, I added a picture though to make it easy

[1RAudiSQ5]

@WantaA4

Is your A6 from year 2009, type 4F? If it so, it will not works.

Oh ok.. Thanks

[Brooklyn]

ALCON, in my B8 S4 you could set the LEDs to not turn off/dim while the turn signal is activated. Is that not possible in the C7? I thought that's what the below coding would do, but we did it today on my car and noticed no difference. When the turn signal is on, the LED strip still goes out:

Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100

[DVE]

Do you have Xenon (HID) or LED Headlights?
For the S4 the coding is 09-Centr. El.
Long Coding
Fkt. 07
Byte 3, Bit 7 set to zero

Can you try this coding to C7?

[Brooklyn]

aha! I hadn't even thought about the wording! I have Xenons - assumed the above was referring to the LED DRL strip.

[Info@EuroCode]

ALCON, in my B8 S4 you could set the LEDs to not turn off/dim while the turn signal is activated. Is that not possible in the C7? I thought that's what the below coding would do, but we did it today on my car and noticed no difference. When the turn signal is on, the LED strip still goes out:

Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100

The LED strip on the A6 changes from white to yellow when the turn signal is activated (if you have the full LED headlights

If you do not have the full LED headlights, then you must disable "winking" in the control module.

[DVE]

aha! I hadn't even thought about the wording! I have Xenons - assumed the above was referring to the LED DRL strip.

With the "brightness" coding you can adjust the brightness of the LED stripe at parking light, coming home/leaving home and low/high beam

[DVE]

The LED strip on the A6 changes from white to yellow when the turn signal is activated (if you have the full LED headlights

If you do not have the full LED headlights, then you must disable "winking" in the control module.

Do you know what happen if you disable winking at full LED?

[Info@EuroCode]

Do you know what happen if you disable winking at full LED?
nothing happened that I can tell on my own S6

[sciblades]

nothing happened that I can tell on my own S6

Disabled mine and nothing happened

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[DVE]

Do you know how to activate the additional light from allweather light additional for coming/leaving home?

Needed for Full-LED

[Packy]

What is VIM on the MMI? I need one of these, but I guess I need a lap top also.

[DVE]

video in motion, means during you are driving video is not disabled

[iBetterDoNow]

Followed instructions and have several wanted features done, but one of them, "Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof", was not working for me. After setting bit 2 to 1, I could only use remote to close by pressing lock button, but not opening them with unlock button. Is there something that I have missed? TIA.

[HyperM3]

Followed instructions and have several wanted features done, but one of them, "Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof", was not working for me. After setting bit 2 to 1, I could only use remote to close by pressing lock button, but not opening them with unlock button. Is there something that I have missed? TIA.

You need to allow the permissions in the MMI.

[iBetterDoNow]

Thank you for your quick response. Another question, does the engine have to be running in addition to ignition turned on to perform "auto scan", for my auto scan reported "Address 03: ABS Brakes --> Cannot be reached"

[HyperM3]

Thank you for your quick response. Another question, does the engine have to be running in addition to ignition turned on to perform "auto scan", for my auto scan reported "Address 03: ABS Brakes --> Cannot be reached"

Not necessarily started but it should be powered up in the accessory position. Obviously the VAG wouldnt be operating if it wasnt powered up correctly. All codes are stored in the ECU whether or not the car is actually started or not.

[iBetterDoNow]

This is my first push-button-to-start car. :) I push the button while my foot is not on the brake. Does this mean that it is on accessory position? Here is a complete list of the auto-scan
Chassis Type: FC (4G0)
Scan: 01 02 03 05 08 09 0E 10 15 16 17 19 28 36 3B 3C 42 44 46 47
52 53 55 56 5F 62 6C 72 8F 90

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
0E-Media Player 1 -- Status: OK 0000
10-Park/Steer Assist -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
28-HVAC, Rear -- Status: OK 0000
33-Flux Capacitor -- Status: Malfunction 0010
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
3B-Sensor Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
3C-Lane Change -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake -- Status: OK 0000
55-Xenon Range -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
8F-Pretens. Frt Left -- Status: OK 0000
90-Pretens. Frt Right -- Status: OK 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine (J623-CGXB) Labels: 06E-907-551-CGW.clb
Part No SW: 4G0 907 551 A HW: 4G0 907 551 A
Component: 3.0l V6 TFSIH05 0007
Revision: --H05---
Coding: 0A2A0034052600060000
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM30TFS0214G0907551A 003008
ROD: EV_ECM30TFS0214G0907551A.rod
VCID: 275D1D1E5E4D1926F59-8072

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 02: Auto Trans (J217) Labels: 0BK-927-156.clb
Part No SW: 4G0 927 158 E HW: 0BK 927 156 R
Component: 0BK 30TFSIUSA H08 0002
Revision: --H08---
Coding: 001102
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMAL551211 001014
ROD: EV_TCMAL551211_AU48.rod
VCID: 306FF6426B835E9E243-8065

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes
Cannot be reached

[soslower]

This is my first push-button-to-start car. :) I push the button while my foot is not on the brake. Does this mean that it is on accessory position? Here is a complete list of the auto-scan
Chassis Type: FC (4G0)
Scan: 01 02 03 05 08 09 0E 10 15 16 17 19 28 36 3B 3C 42 44 46 47
52 53 55 56 5F 62 6C 72 8F 90

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
0E-Media Player 1 -- Status: OK 0000
10-Park/Steer Assist -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
28-HVAC, Rear -- Status: OK 0000
33-Flux Capacitor -- Status: Malfunction 0010
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
3B-Sensor Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
3C-Lane Change -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake -- Status: OK 0000
55-Xenon Range -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
8F-Pretens. Frt Left -- Status: OK 0000
90-Pretens. Frt Right -- Status: OK 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine (J623-CGXB) Labels: 06E-907-551-CGW.clb
Part No SW: 4G0 907 551 A HW: 4G0 907 551 A
Component: 3.0l V6 TFSIH05 0007
Revision: --H05---
Coding: 0A2A0034052600060000
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM30TFS0214G0907551A 003008
ROD: EV_ECM30TFS0214G0907551A.rod
VCID: 275D1D1E5E4D1926F59-8072

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 02: Auto Trans (J217) Labels: 0BK-927-156.clb
Part No SW: 4G0 927 158 E HW: 0BK 927 156 R
Component: 0BK 30TFSIUSA H08 0002
Revision: --H08---
Coding: 001102
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMAL551211 001014
ROD: EV_TCMAL551211_AU48.rod
VCID: 306FF6426B835E9E243-8065

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes
Cannot be reached

Yes! you're ready to have some fun now!

[sciblades]

You should probably get your 33 Flux capacitor checked out!

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[iBetterDoNow]

LOL. I did not know why there was 33 Flux capacitor ? Newer scan did not have that. Got another question: "MMI reset" was mentioned in VIM mod. Is it the same as holding 3 buttons mentioned in the first post in this thread? If it was, is there a special way of pressing them together? I tried a couple of times, but VIM is still not working. TIA.

[Stuke'ite]

So my mom just bought a Premium Plus A6 TDI (and loves it)(I have a 2011 A4 Avant). She has the seat memory but was unaware her Audi would not do something her 2006 Infinity does. When she opens the door the exit the car her infinity the seat slides all the way back, helping her get out of the car and not hit her legs on the steering wheel. With her double knee replacement this is a very nice feature for her. We have learned Audi would only do this if she had the Prestige level, which adds a power tilt steering wheel to the memory seats. The Stealer has old her the only way to get this is to have the Prestige with the wheel. Had she know this she would have just bought the Prestige car to begin with.

Long story longer…can I enable the seat moving back feature in her current car with VAGCOM? I ask because I am sure the dealer will not take her car back and let her order the Prestige car with this feature, even though she has had the car for a week, and driven it only 30 miles.

Thanks for the help!

[hayasa]

I just set one of my memory preset buttons on my S4 to seat all the way back - helps for getting out, cleaning under the seat, etc. I think the wheel position is also linked, so when you press the button, everything should move.

[AudiA6A5]

anyone find / learn more details of all the options in the green menu? I increased my entertainment/music vol (which the bose needed) but haven't tired anything else. Thanks in advance.

[DVE]

I increased my entertainment/music vol (which the bose needed)
You mean the inputgainlevels? Thats help a little bit, but more important is the software update 47A002!

[gatorguy]

I just set one of my memory preset buttons on my S4 to seat all the way back - helps for getting out, cleaning under the seat, etc. I think the wheel position is also linked, so when you press the button, everything should move.

That is genius. Thank you sir!

[gatorguy]

So my mom just bought a Premium Plus A6 TDI (and loves it)(I have a 2011 A4 Avant). She has the seat memory but was unaware her Audi would not do something her 2006 Infinity does. When she opens the door the exit the car her infinity the seat slides all the way back, helping her get out of the car and not hit her legs on the steering wheel. With her double knee replacement this is a very nice feature for her. We have learned Audi would only do this if she had the Prestige level, which adds a power tilt steering wheel to the memory seats. The Stealer has old her the only way to get this is to have the Prestige with the wheel. Had she know this she would have just bought the Prestige car to begin with.

Long story longer…can I enable the seat moving back feature in her current car with VAGCOM? I ask because I am sure the dealer will not take her car back and let her order the Prestige car with this feature, even though she has had the car for a week, and driven it only 30 miles.

Thanks for the help!

Prestige does not have this. The 'easy entry' feature on the prestige only moves the steering wheel up and out. On the A8 it will move the seat all the way back as well move the steering wheel up. I've looked in VCDS for this and it says the module is not installed when I try to adjust it.

As a workaround, I would do what the other poster suggested of programming another memory button to move the seat all the way back.

[/dev/null]

So my mom just bought a Premium Plus A6 TDI (and loves it)(I have a 2011 A4 Avant). She has the seat memory but was unaware her Audi would not do something her 2006 Infinity does. When she opens the door the exit the car her infinity the seat slides all the way back, helping her get out of the car and not hit her legs on the steering wheel. With her double knee replacement this is a very nice feature for her. We have learned Audi would only do this if she had the Prestige level, which adds a power tilt steering wheel to the memory seats. The Stealer has old her the only way to get this is to have the Prestige with the wheel. Had she know this she would have just bought the Prestige car to begin with.

Long story longer…can I enable the seat moving back feature in her current car with VAGCOM? I ask because I am sure the dealer will not take her car back and let her order the Prestige car with this feature, even though she has had the car for a week, and driven it only 30 miles.

Thanks for the help!


Prestige does not have this. The 'easy entry' feature on the prestige only moves the steering wheel up and out. On the A8 it will move the seat all the way back as well move the steering wheel up. I've looked in VCDS for this and it says the module is not installed when I try to adjust it.

As a workaround, I would do what the other poster suggested of programming another memory button to move the seat all the way back.

I just picked up our prestige TDI last week as well, a bit of fooling with the system and I saw that the steering retractor is there, but also would like to see the seat go back too. I have to agree that the simple workaround is posted above, and is typically what my wife and I have done anyway (she is 5' - Im 6'2" so preset #1 is hers, #2 is mine. Our previous Infiniti did this as noted, but I hate the new styling, hence the A6 now.

I haven't done too much with VCDS yet (well a couple things), but will look on my car. Ive got the log file if someone knows what they are looking for (and mine does NOT have the flux capacitor.... that was hilarious!)

[AudiA6A5]

You mean the inputgainlevels? Thats help a little bit, but more important is the software update 47A002!

Yes, and I agree on the update. Did you mess with anything else on the 3-4 pages of stuff?


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[DVE]

Did you mess with anything else on the 3-4 pages of stuff?

Only the volumerangers ...

http://www72.zippyshare.com/scaled/94919472/file.html (http://www72.zippyshare.com/v/94919472/file.html)

[AudiA6A5]

Thanks DVE, looks like we need a guide on the rest :) I think moved my max entertainment vol up to ~30. I believe the default was much lower. Next time I'll make sure to bring a notebook.


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[kurupt_hawaiian]

bump

[JB616]

anyone figure out the coding to disable the "after-wipe" of the wiper blades after using the washers?

[moosehead1]

anyone figure out the coding to disable the "after-wipe" of the wiper blades after using the washers?

+1. It would be nice to wipe the after wipe.

[maxhawk]

anyone figure out the coding to disable the "after-wipe" of the wiper blades after using the washers?

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

[DVE]

Its not possible to disable it with coding.

[Hockenheim]

Does "Adjust LED Brightness" change the brightness of the DRL strip on full LED's when the headlights come on?

I noticed my DRL LED strip is super bright, but when I turn on my headlights it dims

[soslower]

Does "Adjust LED Brightness" change the brightness of the DRL strip on full LED's when the headlights come on?

I noticed my DRL LED strip is super bright, but when I turn on my headlights it dims

Mine seems to stay bright.

[HyperM3]

Does "Adjust LED Brightness" change the brightness of the DRL strip on full LED's when the headlights come on?

I noticed my DRL LED strip is super bright, but when I turn on my headlights it dims

Thats the way its supposed to work. However, with the VAG, you can keep the LED lit just as bright if you want so they dont dim when the lights come on. During the day they are at 100% and when the lights come on they dim down to 20%(I believe). I changed mine so they go back up to 80% brightness with the lights on.

[kiku]

Thanks for posting the pic :)



Oh, there's that boost meter in the DIS as well [:D]

Can you share how this was enabled?

[Info@EuroCode]

Can you share how this was enabled?

Boost meter is added in with the lap timer.

[kiku]

Boost meter is added in with the lap timer.

Cheers thank you sir

[Pip]

Can you share how this was enabled?

Sorry for the late reply.

Yes the boost meter is enabled together with the lap timer.

When the DIS is in Lap Timer mode, shift your gear stick to manual mode ... there will be a shift bar in the DIS.

Bar fills up ... tells you when to change gear ... :)

[kurupt_hawaiian]

Disable amber corner lights
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Hidden menu in MMI
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable VIM on MMI
Adjust LED Brightness

So last night we did the VAG list above and have a little issue we can't figure out. This is for the C7 A6 with the Xenon headlights (not full LEDS). When we have the lights off the LED DRL strip works fine. But as soon as we turn the headlights on the DRL strip goes off and just the Xenon headlight comes on. There's a bulb out error that pops up saying that the DRL's are out...but they still work when you turn the headlight switch back off to run DRLs. We tried putting the codes back to normal (stock) but same issue. Help!

[DVE]

Regarding LED Brightness

What was the default value (26?) and which is the new value?

[kurupt_hawaiian]

Regarding LED Brightness

What was the default value (26?) and which is the new value?

I can't remember the default but we changed it to 100.

[soslower]

I remember I had to change a digit in mine not a checkbox. Mine was flickering also flickering in top of the bulb out error. But it's all working now. Put up a screenshot of your code.

[kurupt_hawaiian]

I remember I had to change a digit in mine not a checkbox. Mine was flickering also flickering in top of the bulb out error. But it's all working now. Put up a screenshot of your code.

That's what I was thinking, can you post your code? I'm gonna go meet up with him again later on today and try to figure this thing out.

[Kamakazi]

Hey Rich its for my car lol ;-)

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[kurupt_hawaiian]

Okay we got this figured out. If OP wants to put this in the first post for future C7 A6 owners with the Xenon headlights (not full LED), that would be nice.

Adjust brightness for Xenon LED strip (headlights off)
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 1
Set value to 100 for full brightness

Adjust brightness for Xenon LED strip (headlights/parking lights on)
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set value to 100 for full brightness

I had to click the values up to 100. If I just typed in 100 test and save it still wouldn't be as bright. It was really weird. But we got everything worked out.

[sciblades]

Okay we got this figured out. If OP wants to put this in the first post for future C7 A6 owners with the Xenon headlights (not full LED), that would be nice.

Adjust brightness for Xenon LED strip (headlights off)
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 1
Set value to 100 for full brightness

Adjust brightness for Xenon LED strip (headlights/parking lights on)
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set value to 100 for full brightness

I had to click the values up to 100. If I just typed in 100 test and save it still wouldn't be as bright. It was really weird. But we got everything worked out.

Will edit in am thank you

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[Kamakazi]

Can anybody do a break down on what can be done in the hidden menu?

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[User122085]

Has anyone done this yet?

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

[HyperM3]

Has anyone done this yet?

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

Not to break the thread or change forums but for this post, go here http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2844707&highlight=lowering

[Plimerick21]

I made a rookie mistake today and disabled my Amber corner lights without writing down my factory numbers. Now it says my turn signals bulbs (the amber corner lights) need to be replaced. When using my turn signal I have the noise like a bulb is out. Does anyone know how I can find the factory settings code to re-enable the amber corner lights? This is the code I used to turn them off.

[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)

______________________


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[Delurker]

Any way to have the emergency brake not come on when I crack the door open to check if I'm between the parking space lines? (engine running, but in park with my foot on the brake - jeebus that's annoying)

[vanquisher]

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

[AudiA6A5]

My 12' A6 does this automatically after enabling the needle sweep


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[hayasa]

What is the purpose of the red lights around the speedo?

[Delurker]

What is the purpose of the red lights around the speedo?

When you set your cruise control, one of them will light up to show what it's set to (or two, if it's not an increment of 5 mph/kph).

[$lick]

Sci, thanks for putting this together. It's very helpful. I was able to perform almost all the mods without issue. Successful mods are increase LED brightness, Disable amber corner lights, Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed, Disable Seatbelt Chime, Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS, Enable Hidden menu in MMI, Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams, Enable Remote Operation windows & sunroof

A couple questions for you guys...

1) Does lap timer/ boost gauge only work on HUD equipped cars? I was able to access the coding in VAG-COM and check the box for "Lap Timer active" but can not see/ access lap timer/ boost gauge.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/2F237EA9-B8EF-48AB-8B14-C1DDFAA6E72F_zps3bxsoijb.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/2F237EA9-B8EF-48AB-8B14-C1DDFAA6E72F_zps3bxsoijb.jpg.html)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/FB8205BF-9D81-419C-BE11-A115D29916E5_zpskdoiwwhv.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/FB8205BF-9D81-419C-BE11-A115D29916E5_zpskdoiwwhv.jpg.html)

2) when trying to enable VIM and getting the security code, the first digit (#6 in the serial #) is a letter... how do i proceed to enable VIM when only digits are valid inputs?
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/1BF65011-C86A-4899-9AD1-180632518240_zpsfqgipz7p.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/1BF65011-C86A-4899-9AD1-180632518240_zpsfqgipz7p.jpg.html)

[sciblades]

Sci, thanks for putting this together. It's very helpful. I was able to perform almost all the mods without issue. Successful mods are increase LED brightness, Disable amber corner lights, Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed, Disable Seatbelt Chime, Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS, Enable Hidden menu in MMI, Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams, Enable Remote Operation windows & sunroof

A couple questions for you guys...

1) Does lap timer/ boost gauge only work on HUD equipped cars? I was able to access the coding in VAG-COM and check the box for "Lap Timer active" but can not see/ access lap timer/ boost gauge.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/2F237EA9-B8EF-48AB-8B14-C1DDFAA6E72F_zps3bxsoijb.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/2F237EA9-B8EF-48AB-8B14-C1DDFAA6E72F_zps3bxsoijb.jpg.html)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/FB8205BF-9D81-419C-BE11-A115D29916E5_zpskdoiwwhv.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/FB8205BF-9D81-419C-BE11-A115D29916E5_zpskdoiwwhv.jpg.html)

2) when trying to enable VIM and getting the security code, the first digit (#6 in the serial #) is a letter... how do i proceed to enable VIM when only digits are valid inputs?
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk127/megz974/S6/1BF65011-C86A-4899-9AD1-180632518240_zpsfqgipz7p.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/megz974/media/S6/1BF65011-C86A-4899-9AD1-180632518240_zpsfqgipz7p.jpg.html)






Here is how to access laptimer

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/epujepu7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/ma3ysa2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/yjeruqez.jpg


As for the serial # never seen that before try using http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Articles_VIM.html

Driving to dinner I will do more research after.

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[vanquisher]

My 12' A6 does this automatically after enabling the needle sweep


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cool feature

was your a6 equipped with advanced driving assistance, such as adaptive cruise control?

[$lick]

Here is how to access laptimer

As for the serial # never seen that before try using http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Articles_VIM.html

Driving to dinner I will do more research after.

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thanks Sci, I was able to successfully access lap timer feature [up]
also was able to enter my serial # in the VIM code generator on the link you posted and it gave me a valid access code to use.
thanks again brother, youre a big help. i love the AZ community [up] [az]

[AudiA6A5]

cool feature

was your a6 equipped with advanced driving assistance, such as adaptive cruise control?

Thanks, no unfortunately I don't have the drivers assistance package.


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[Hockenheim]

Awesome topic Sciblades !

Just to add, this wasn't activated in my S6.

BEEP ON LOCK
Chirp the alarm siren briefly when the alarm activates (ie all doors are closed and the car is locked)
[Select]
[46-Central Conv.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on byte 1 and in bit 2 you'll see the selectable option: "Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active"
Check this option
[Do It!]

Once activated, the MMI will have an option to on/off this feature.


Also, with the LAP TIMER activated, you will also get;

1. Oil Temp and Current Gear displayed on the HUD

2. While driving, put the gear stick to manual mode, a "shift light bar" will appear on the DIS telling you when to optimally shift to the next gear (4,500 rpm onwards)


I did this on my 2013 A6 3.0T and the lap timer didn't activate, how to do you turn in on in the display?

[Hockenheim]

I made a rookie mistake today and disabled my Amber corner lights without writing down my factory numbers. Now it says my turn signals bulbs (the amber corner lights) need to be replaced. When using my turn signal I have the noise like a bulb is out. Does anyone know how I can find the factory settings code to re-enable the amber corner lights? This is the code I used to turn them off.

[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)

______________________


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Just did this myself, you have to uncheck both the 0 and the 3

[/dev/null]

I did this on my 2013 A6 3.0T and the lap timer didn't activate, how to do you turn in on in the display?

Its the menu button on your steering wheel, the left thumb. Hit it so it shows your menu items in the screen between the speedo & tach, then scroll down to lap timer. If you have HUD it will also add your gear, oil pressure, and if in manual the "optimum" shift point. There was another thread on this board describing how to use it - its pretty simple though. Google is your friend on this one...

[hex808]

Great thread so far! Learning so much about this car especially since coming over from BMW. Mods should make this a sticky...

[ellisina4]

Anyone knows how to change with VAG for S mode to be a default?

[Hockenheim]

Its the menu button on your steering wheel, the left thumb. Hit it so it shows your menu items in the screen between the speedo & tach, then scroll down to lap timer. If you have HUD it will also add your gear, oil pressure, and if in manual the "optimum" shift point. There was another thread on this board describing how to use it - its pretty simple though. Google is your friend on this one...


yes I know this, what I'm saying is its not showing in that menu, I've heard MY2012's can't activate this but nothing difiniative, what year is your car?

[/dev/null]

yes I know this, what I'm saying is its not showing in that menu, I've heard MY2012's can't activate this but nothing difiniative, what year is your car?

Ah - Ive got a '14.... might have something to do with your issue. Im new to Audi (since last fall) so don't call me an expert by any stretch. Personally I have no idea what differences exist between the MY '12 & '14 electronics. Sorry, I wasnt clear on what your were getting at.

[lmmike]

Has anyone disabled the side assist? I know it can be turned off with the button, but it still emits a signal and sets off my radar detector.

[moosehead1]

For those with the remote windows/sunroof function enabled, what keyfob buttons are pressed? Hold down lock button, press unlock twice?

Thanks.

[sciblades]

For those with the remote windows/sunroof function enabled, what keyfob buttons are pressed? Hold down lock button, press unlock twice?

Thanks.


hold unlock to open (range I limited on our remotes so you have to be pretty close)
Hold luck to close

in your mmi you can select front windows, rear windows, and sunroof.

[bturkel]

what exact cable do you order?

[sciblades]

http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHN.html (this is for if you want to use your phone or a mac computer)
http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHUC.html

[Pip]

yes I know this, what I'm saying is its not showing in that menu, I've heard MY2012's can't activate this but nothing difiniative, what year is your car?

Hi,

A few A6 3.0T owners here (in Singapore) were experiencing the same issue.

They got Audi to update the MMI software.

Worked for them.

[AudiTigers]

"Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof"---- not working on "down". Windows and sunroof close fine, but will not open from remote.
All have been "enabled (ON)" in the Central Locking section of MMI.

Anyone have a suggestion?

[sciblades]

That is weird, we're you standing too far away?

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[moosehead1]

Great thread so far! Learning so much about this car especially since coming over from BMW. Mods should make this a sticky...

+1 should be a C7 Sticky

[Silent Drone]

I'm doing this on a 2014 A6/C7 Prestige. The codes found on Audienthusiasts.com are very helpful but it seems those were intended for a B8 so things aren't exactly the same in the C7. Maybe I'm over thinking things, but I have some questions about the following:


Adjust LED Brightness
This will allow you to change the intensity of the LED's when your headlights are on. By default the LED's are only 8-9% or brightness.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Enter new value for LED brightness i.e. "100" If you want LED's at 100%.
Values bellow 5 turns the LED's off and generates an error code and warning in DIS.

Does this turn up the brightness of the LED HEADLIGHTS or only the DRL strip? When I go into [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3 this is the screen I get. Is this the right place to be adjusting the headlight brightness?

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r629/dwtufts/AdjustLEDBrightness-Channel3_zpsb1dc8b02.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/dwtufts/media/AdjustLEDBrightness-Channel3_zpsb1dc8b02.jpg.html)

Related to the above, I'd like to have the DRL's at full strength when the parking lights are on. It seems this is the proper coding:


Keep LED's at Full Brightness with Parking Lights
This will stop the LED's from dimming when the parking lights are turned on.
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3: Bit 2 - Change 0 to 1

But when I go into "Byte 3: Bit 2" I see the following checkbox that says "daytime running lights with parking lights inactive". To me, that's not a very good description but I suppose its the right one. Can anyone confirm. Also, why does it say that "Daytime Running Lights Adjustable via MMI/Car Menu" is activated, when I can't find that anywhere in the MMI?

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r629/dwtufts/DRLwithParkingLights_zps3fb2017a.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/dwtufts/media/DRLwithParkingLights_zps3fb2017a.jpg.html)

Thanks in advance for your thoughts about this.

[DVE]

Hi,

with your first coding you only adjust the brightness of drl, not from the headlight (imo not adjustable). If you turn it from default 26 to 100 you will get full brightness of drl for:
- headlights are on
- coming home/leaving home
- parking lights (both or single)

No effect for turn signal.

http://www61.zippyshare.com/scaled/14621253/file.html (http://www61.zippyshare.com/v/14621253/file.html)

[agent47]

Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100

I used this to increase the brightness of my LED headlights. I upped them from 26% to 50% . Duty cycle is at a 100% by default.

[Silent Drone]

DVE - nice pic! That's what I'm going for.

Agent47 - I'll try that tonight to turn up the brightness on the headlights. It's strange that the descriptions in the screen shot (1st one in my post) seem to describe things incorrectly.

Have you also turned up the DRLs? According to the audienthusiasts guide this is done by checking the box in the 2nd screen shot in my post, but again the text descriptions don't correlate. Any thoughts?


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[a4magnet]

Hi guys. I have a A6 C7. How do I enable hidden menu in VCDS? :)

[agent47]

DVE - nice pic! That's what I'm going for.

Agent47 - I'll try that tonight to turn up the brightness on the headlights. It's strange that the descriptions in the screen shot (1st one in my post) seem to describe things incorrectly.

Have you also turned up the DRLs? According to the audienthusiasts guide this is done by checking the box in the 2nd screen shot in my post, but again the text descriptions don't correlate. Any thoughts?


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This is what I know of in order to enable the DRL's to remain at 100% at parking!
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3: Bit 2 - Change 0 to 1

I didn't change this on my car. Don't ask me why though coz I don't know [:p]

[DVE]

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3: Bit 2 - Change 0 to 1

This coding causes (only) full brightness of drl when the light-switch is on "yellow circle"

http://www37.zippyshare.com/scaled/41742037/file.html (http://www37.zippyshare.com/v/41742037/file.html)

[agent47]

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 3: Bit 2 - Change 0 to 1

This coding causes (only) full brightness of drl when the light-switch is on "yellow circle"

http://www37.zippyshare.com/scaled/41742037/file.html (http://www37.zippyshare.com/v/41742037/file.html)
Geez, sorry. Just noticed. Edited the post.

[Silent Drone]

Adjust LED brightness
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
Set between 5 and 100

I used this to increase the brightness of my LED headlights. I upped them from 26% to 50% . Duty cycle is at a 100% by default.

Okay, I made this change in the underground parking garage where I work. Why wait until after work?! Specifically, I turned it up to 95. The LED DRLs most definitely got brighter but there was no change in the brightness of the LED Headlights, as far as I could tell. Now, from the driver's seat the road in front of the car was noticeably more illuminated because the DRLs throw off a lot of light. But I do not think that this adjusts the brightness of the headlights themselves. IMO it looks pretty cool with these cranked up. I want to see what it's like at night on the road instead of in my parking garage.

Also, I was able to walk around the front of the car from 30 or so feet away. The DRLs are at their brightest when you are standing directly in front of the car at a decent distance with your line of sight at level with the lights . They are not quite as bright when viewed at an angle from the side.


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[agent47]

Okay, I made this change in the underground parking garage where I work. Why wait until after work?! Specifically, I turned it up to 95. The LED DRLs most definitely got brighter but there was no change in the brightness of the LED Headlights, as far as I could tell. Now, from the driver's seat the road in front of the car was noticeably more illuminated because the DRLs throw off a lot of light. But I do not think that this adjusts the brightness of the headlights themselves. IMO it looks pretty cool with these cranked up. I want to see what it's like at night on the road instead of in my parking garage.

Also, I was able to walk around the front of the car from 30 or so feet away. The DRLs are at their brightest when you are standing directly in front of the car at a decent distance with your line of sight at level with the lights . They are not quite as bright when viewed at an angle from the side.


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I would suggest hitting test before you save or whatever. That way you can see everything real time. I was able to up the brightness of the headlights. Nothing happened to the drls. Not sure whats going on.

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[Silent Drone]

I would suggest hitting test before you save or whatever. That way you can see everything real time. I was able to up the brightness of the headlights. Nothing happened to the drls. Not sure whats going on.

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Thanks for the feedback. I don't doubt you. I'm just reporting my observations. The test box was gray-ed out for me, but I was able to accept it and try it at several brightness levels (50, 75 and 95) before I settled on 95. I also restarted the ignition and reset the MMI between tries just for good measure. Btw mine is a 2014 A6. What year is yours?


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[agent47]

Thanks for the feedback. I don't doubt you. I'm just reporting my observations. The test box was gray-ed out for me, but I was able to accept it and try it at several brightness levels (50, 75 and 95) before I settled on 95. I also restarted the ignition and reset the MMI between tries just for good measure. Btw mine is a 2014 A6. What year is yours?


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Yeah I totally get it brother. I couldnt change a couple of things on mine either. I have a 2013 A6.

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[Silent Drone]

Yeah I totally get it brother. I couldnt change a couple of things on mine either. I have a 2013 A6.

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I just got home. Had to stay late to finish a couple of things I missed from spending the afternoon in the parking garage with my VAG com cable and laptop. He he. Anyway, I'm second guessing my prior assessment about what is changing. The drive in the dark was noticeably better illuminated having that thing set at 95. Way better. It's hard to believe that's coming only from the DRLs. Doesn't matter. Either way this is a big improvement. I highly recommend it.

I also enabled the remote control windows up/down and that's freaking awesome too. I don't think I really need it, it's just super cool. Like the needle sweep. Thanks for your help in getting this set up.


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[agent47]

I just got home. Had to stay late to finish a couple of things I missed from spending the afternoon in the parking garage with my VAG com cable and laptop. He he. Anyway, I'm second guessing my prior assessment about what is changing. The drive in the dark was noticeably better illuminated having that thing set at 95. Way better. It's hard to believe that's coming only from the DRLs. Doesn't matter. Either way this is a big improvement. I highly recommend it.

I also enabled the remote control windows up/down and that's freaking awesome too. I don't think I really need it, it's just super cool. Like the needle sweep. Thanks for your help in getting this set up.


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Glad that it seems to have worked out in the manner you wanted. I also disabled the nav/tel warning about entering data while driving as well as the seat belt chime. Needle sweep looks cool. Took me a while to do it. Haven't enabled the remote windows yet. And yeah, glad I was of help. I dont take any credit for it though. Sciblades and xtek from on here know a lot about vagcom. Their posts are my go-to when I am looking for something.

[moosehead1]

Wipe the After-Wipe (Delete Late Wipe of Windshield Wiper after fluid)

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "0 -- 4HD907063C6 -- BCM12.0 H120130" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark "Tear Drop Wiping for Front Wiper Inactive" (1 = active)


Also note for '13 S7 to Disable NAV and Phone Warning to get to [5F - Information Elect] you need to click tab at top left of screen labeled "Install 2"

Huge thanks again to Sci for this thread, should be a stickey here.

[DVE]

Wipe the After-Wipe (Delete Late Wipe of Windshield Wiper after fluid)

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

Does it really works [confused]

[moosehead1]

Does it really works [confused]

Sorry, my bad, I just went and double checked. Below is corrected sequence to delete the after-wipe on the S7. Original post corrected as well. Only the drop down selection is incorrect - it is the 0 default drop down menu.

It is the first default drop down menu after [09 - Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] Long Coding Helper
Byte 1, Bit 3
-> [Dropdown] 0 -- 4HD907063C6 -- BCM12.0 H120130
-> Uncheck the "Tear Drop Wiping for Front Wiper Inactive" box.

Reconfirmed - no after-wipe

[DVE]

Unfortunately does not work at my car [mad]

[DVE]

Why does it say that "Daytime Running Lights Adjustable via MMI/Car Menu" is activated, when I can't find that anywhere in the MMI?

No problems at my car:

http://www54.zippyshare.com/scaled/98592118/file.html (http://www54.zippyshare.com/v/98592118/file.html)

[DB22]

I just changed the "•Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed" but I am not sure which warnings it disables. When do you normally get warnings, I am not sure that I have ever seen one?

[sciblades]

when driving at speed, and trying to enter data.

aka driving and putting in an address in the nav

[DB22]

when driving at speed, and trying to enter data.

aka driving and putting in an address in the nav
Thank you - I thought I tried it and I still got the message, I will test again.

[veeder]

After setting vag-com for auto windows, under central locking, you can enable front . Rear, sunroofhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/23/upynu2un.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/23/u5u2ahun.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/23/da6azydu.jpg
Took me a while to figure that out


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[MT45]

Was able (thanks to many of you on this thread) use my freshly arrived Ross-Tech cable to program my 2014 Prestige A7. A sincere thanks to all of you! I ran the complete diagnostic after all my changes were done and the only issue was in the image below... The spoiler is working fine (at speed, of course) so not sure what this means?

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae267/T3Enterprises/Audizine/imagejpg1_zpse1adbe8d.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/T3Enterprises/media/Audizine/imagejpg1_zpse1adbe8d.jpg.html)

[sciblades]

Was able (thanks to many of you on this thread) use my freshly arrived Ross-Tech cable to program my 2014 Prestige A7. A sincere thanks to all of you! I ran the complete diagnostic after all my changes were done and the only issue was in the image below... The spoiler is working fine (at speed, of course) so not sure what this means?

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae267/T3Enterprises/Audizine/imagejpg1_zpse1adbe8d.jpg (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/T3Enterprises/media/Audizine/imagejpg1_zpse1adbe8d.jpg.html)


not really sure what it means, any fault that has only happened once is not really an issue. considering it happened when your car had only 696km on it I don't think it was anything serious probably just a new car bug if you clear it and it doesn't come back then you are fine, Vagcom always finds random faults in the car it is normal.

[MT45]

not really sure what it means, any fault that has only happened once is not really an issue. considering it happened when your car had only 696km on it I don't think it was anything serious probably just a new car bug if you clear it and it doesn't come back then you are fine, Vagcom always finds random faults in the car it is normal.

I was messing with the spoiler manual deployment button around that time...I'll clear it and forget about it

[eyelise]

I was able to do 90% of the listed VAG options with the exception of the amber corner lights. Mine are now flickering instead of turned off. Any suggestions? Also which of the buttons is the "soft button" so I can reset my MMI.

[lnferno]

I was able to do 90% of the listed VAG options with the exception of the amber corner lights. Mine are now flickering instead of turned off. Any suggestions? Also which of the buttons is the "soft button" so I can reset my MMI.

It's the upper right button closest to the center control button.

[a4magnet]

How to enable MMI hidden menu or how to access it?

[lnferno]

How to enable MMI hidden menu or how to access it?

Enable Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1
Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"

To access the hidden menu, hold down Car and Menu together for 5 seconds

[eyelise]

Does anyone know why my amber lights flicker??? No problem on the MMI reset. Haven't accessed the hidden menu as of yet.

[eyelise]

BTW I think the lap timer is the greatest. The shift lights and boost meter all very cool. If only I could figure out the flicker. Maybe I wasn't in submodule 0.

[eyelise]

I spent some time with my VAG and the Cent Elect controller. I discovered it was my amber parking lights not the corner lights that were flickering. I checked the coding of channel 3 and it was set to 95%. I also looked at the other channels in the controller and found that #5 controls the brightness of the amber parking light that was flickering. The default setting is 35 by decreasing it I was able to stop the flickering. Initially I tried increasing it and got bulb out MIL. Maybe it is a conflict btwn the channels created by incr LED strip to near max?

[sciblades]

I spent some time with my VAG and the Cent Elect controller. I discovered it was my amber parking lights not the corner lights that were flickering. I checked the coding of channel 3 and it was set to 95%. I also looked at the other channels in the controller and found that #5 controls the brightness of the amber parking light that was flickering. The default setting is 35 by decreasing it I was able to stop the flickering. Initially I tried increasing it and got bulb out MIL. Maybe it is a conflict btwn the channels created by incr LED strip to near max?

That would make sense

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[agent47]

So now I was messing with the VagCom again. Been discussed before ( and I testified to having done it myself) , how many of you guys were able to mod the LED Headlight brightness?

[DVE]

In still my opinion it is not possible.

[agent47]

In still my opinion it is not possible.
Yeah that is what I am understanding (now!). I had done the mod to up the led brightness and for some reason the night drives were better lit up. And I upped the brightness again yesterday with the same results. Not sure what the reason is or if it's just placebo. Duh, if we could enable flying by doing vag-com mods [:p]

[soslower]

Yeah that is what I am understanding (now!). I had done the mod to up the led brightness and for some reason the night drives were better lit up. And I upped the brightness again yesterday with the same results. Not sure what the reason is or if it's just placebo. Duh, if we could enable flying by doing vag-com mods [:p]

You can... Just can't do it alone lol I still have bulb error on my ecodes ;(

[agent47]

You can... Just can't do it alone lol I still have bulb error on my ecodes ;(
Bulb error? Why ? Does the car need whole new coding for the euro headlights?

[soslower]

Bulb error? Why ? Does the car need whole new coding for the euro headlights?

Yeah there are no Sidemarker lights. So it thinks the bulb is out. I haven't had time to look but I don't remember seeing that option.

[siberianwolf]

hey guys anyone figured out how to disable automatic switching of the engine when you open the driver door...
also if I switch of the car and open the door it will switch off the multimedia, any chance to disable that and let's say switch off mmi when u lock the car?

[Pip]

hey guys anyone figured out how to disable automatic switching of the engine when you open the driver door...
also if I switch of the car and open the door it will switch off the multimedia, any chance to disable that and let's say switch off mmi when u lock the car?

Here's the code ... I haven't tried it coz I like that feature.

Disabling engine stop when opening driver's door.
Recode the Central Convenience module to STOP the engine from turning off when you get out, having moved the car.
[Select]
[46 - Central Conv.]
[Coding - 07]
[Long Coding Helper]
Click on the red byte (below) and in the binary code you will see: 00000111
Change it to: 00001111
ie. with 1111 at the end not 111

Tab into the next bit box and you will see the code change to 0F (013F062220B90000832009042001040700000000000000000 00000000000 to 013B062220B90000832009042001040F000000000000000000 0000000000)
[close the long code helper]
[Do It!]

[a4magnet]

BTW I think the lap timer is the greatest. The shift lights and boost meter all very cool. If only I could figure out the flicker. Maybe I wasn't in submodule 0.

What car do you drive? I also want a shift light and boost meter.. I own a A6 C7 3.0TDI! I wanna try out some mods.

[siberianwolf]

@Pip - thanks a lot! [hail]

[JoeGie]

What car do you drive? I also want a shift light and boost meter.. I own a A6 C7 3.0TDI! I wanna try out some mods.

i believe this option is only for the HUD equipped car. someone correct me if i'm wrong.

[KarimS3]

^Wrong. It works on cars 2013 and newer.

[/dev/null]

i believe this option is only for the HUD equipped car. someone correct me if i'm wrong.

That is correct (as far as I can tell), the HUD displays the shift light and oil temp. The boost meter is next to the tach. I have a HUD so I cannot confirm is the boost indicator dispalys without HUD, although I dont see why it wouldnt

[Pip]

@Pip - thanks a lot! [hail]

No worries.

Please try it and let us know if it works :)



That is correct (as far as I can tell), the HUD displays the shift light and oil temp. The boost meter is next to the tach. I have a HUD so I cannot confirm is the boost indicator dispalys without HUD, although I dont see why it wouldnt

In lap timer mode;

HUD displays Oil Temp and Gearing (D1, S1 etc)
DIS displays boost and shift light bar

HUD does not display shift light bar

[lnferno]

I just had my car serviced at the dealership and they updated the software/firmware for the instrument cluster module. Even though I don't believe the remote window up/down doesn't have anything to instrument cluster module, ever since they updated the module, I cannot get the remote windows feature to work. I triple checked that the coding is set correctly in VCDS and the central locking is set to ON for all three options (front windows, rear windows, sunroof), but it just doesn't work anymore. For grins, I rebooted MMI, but that didn't work either.

Very frustrating because this used to work just fine.

[agent47]

I just had my car serviced at the dealership and they updated the software/firmware for the instrument cluster module. Even though I don't believe the remote window up/down doesn't have anything to instrument cluster module, ever since they updated the module, I cannot get the remote windows feature to work. I triple checked that the coding is set correctly in VCDS and the central locking is set to ON for all three options (front windows, rear windows, sunroof), but it just doesn't work anymore. For grins, I rebooted MMI, but that didn't work either.

Very frustrating because this used to work just fine.
As far as I know, we need to do everything all over again once they update anything. I do read that you triple checked everything. But just throwing my 2 cents in.

[lnferno]

As far as I know, we need to do everything all over again once they update anything. I do read that you triple checked everything. But just throwing my 2 cents in.

Yes, I did that. I re-did all of my vag-com tweaks and all of them work just fine with the exception of the window up/down feature.

[agent47]

Yes, I did that. I re-did all of my vag-com tweaks and all of them work just fine with the exception of the window up/down feature.
It wasnt working on mine for a day. I looked up on the MMI and everything was ok. All I did was just move all to off position on the MMI control. Then I reset the MMI and went to the control option , and hit on for f&r windows. It worked after that. Not sure whats going on if you have already reset your MMI [emoji20]

TortoiseA6

[/dev/null]

...In lap timer mode;

HUD displays Oil Temp and Gearing (D1, S1 etc)
DIS displays boost and shift light bar

HUD does not display shift light bar

In my '14 A6 HUD DOES diplay the shift light bar... its NOT in the DIS. Could that be a model year change?

[Pip]

In my '14 A6 HUD DOES diplay the shift light bar... its NOT in the DIS. Could that be a model year change?

Wow that's awesome !

I always wished they moved the shift light bar to the HUD.

Could be a model year change (or software update ?).

[siberianwolf]

No worries.

Please try it and let us know if it works :)





it works! :-) even easier way, once you're in long coding helper for the module, in the middle of byte boxes there is one saying 0F... change it to 00 and that's all :-)

[Pip]

it works! :-) even easier way, once you're in long coding helper for the module, in the middle of byte boxes there is one saying 0F... change it to 00 and that's all :-)


Fantastic ! :)

[TunTap]

Is there anything to make steering less Audi-like? There were a couple of checkboxes for the B8 S4/5 that made a difference. Wondering if the same can be accomplished for the S6. I drove an A8 today, and steering seems noticeably tighter in dynamic mode.

[agent47]

Is there anything to make steering less Audi-like? There were a couple of checkboxes for the B8 S4/5 that made a difference. Wondering if the same can be accomplished for the S6. I drove an A8 today, and steering seems noticeably tighter in dynamic mode.
What tires are you running on?

TortoiseA6

[moosehead1]

Mods, can this please be a stickey? Thanks.

[TunTap]

What tires are you running on?

TortoiseA6

Some sort of Pirelli all seasons.

[agent47]

Some sort of Pirelli all seasons.
I had a very light steering wheel with pirellis. Michelins changed it all on mine- quite a few people have a similar experience. could be the case with you as well. just throwing my 2 cents in.

TortoiseA6

[TunTap]

I had a very light steering wheel with pirellis. Michelins changed it all on mine- quite a few people have a similar experience. could be the case with you as well. just throwing my 2 cents in.

TortoiseA6

That's possible. I should be getting MPSS put on this weekend as well, hopefully it will help.

[agent47]

That's possible. I should be getting MPSS put on this weekend as well, hopefully it will help.
It should. I had pirellis on for 20k miles. And I was always cringing about the steering. As soon as I got the MPSS, the steering was reborn. No light feeling and I am able to hit the corners hard. hopefull it'll work with you too. good luck!

TortoiseA6

[soslower]

It should. I had pirellis on for 20k miles. And I was always cringing about the steering. As soon as I got the MPSS, the steering was reborn. No light feeling and I am able to hit the corners hard. hopefull it'll work with you too. good luck!

TortoiseA6

I might have to go this route too. The PZero gave me less road noise but I have only heard good things about the PSS.

[agent47]

I might have to go this route too. The PZero gave me less road noise but I have only heard good things about the PSS.

How many miles do you have on your P zero's ? My road noise was absolutely horrendous after 15-16K miles. The PSS's are a bit quieter. The steering is def a lot stiffer now. Plus michelin backs them with a 30K miles warranty + roadside assistance in case of flats. win-win situation!

[soslower]

How many miles do you have on your P zero's ? My road noise was absolutely horrendous after 15-16K miles. The PSS's are a bit quieter. The steering is def a lot stiffer now. Plus michelin backs them with a 30K miles warranty + roadside assistance in case of flats. win-win situation!

I have maybe 7k miles on them. And been noticing they are getting little noisier.

[bturkel]

I am getting a 2015 S7 in about two months - my first Audi - I have the cable already to start doing some adjustments. I will be using a Mac - is there anything I need to know up front? Is this the best thread to start from?

[agent47]

I am getting a 2015 S7 in about two months - my first Audi - I have the cable already to start doing some adjustments. I will be using a Mac - is there anything I need to know up front? Is this the best thread to start from?
Well like they say- before you change anything, jot down the factory values. And yes this is the best thread to start at. You'll find everything on here. Welcome to the Audi family!

[HyperM3]

I am getting a 2015 S7 in about two months - my first Audi - I have the cable already to start doing some adjustments. I will be using a Mac - is there anything I need to know up front? Is this the best thread to start from?

These work with Mac's now? Hmm.

[agent47]

These work with Mac's now? Hmm.
I don't think so it works with Mac's. Forgot to mention that on my last reply.

[lnferno]

I will be using a Mac - is there anything I need to know up front?

Yes, get a Windows VM to run with your Mac.

[sciblades]

The new vag com can me used on Mac and all major smartphones

Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk

[agent47]

The new vag com can me used on Mac and all major smartphones

Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk

^^ If he says so, it'll work :) he's the vagcom man out here !!

[lnferno]

The new vag com can me used on Mac and all major smartphones



Link to Mac download, please? Thanks!

[sciblades]

Link to Mac download, please? Thanks!

http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHN.html

you can't use the normal vag come cable i don't think

[lnferno]

http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHN.html

you can't use the normal vag come cable i don't think

I'm missing where they say it's compatible with a Mac?

Compatible with:

Microsoft Windows® versions from XP through the current Windows 8
Apple iPad®, iPhone®, etc.
Most Android® phones and tablets
Blackberry Z10®, Q10®, etc.
Microsoft Surface® & Windows Phone®
KindleFire®, etc.

[TunTap]

MPSS made it handle much better. Steering is more responsive now but still pretty soft. Will play around with vcds to see if I can apply same mods from B8s and make any difference.

@Bturkel - Run VMware fusion or parallels on Mac, and install windows on top of it.

[bturkel]

I have a windows laptop as well I just use that since I already got the cable

[TunTap]

Tried changing steering settings, puked out every possible fault (tpms, air suspension, rear diff, adaptive cruise, etc). Oops.

[*Knowledge*]

Just acquired a 2014 A6 for the wifey and I wanted to look into removing the LED/Wink when turning default. I read this entire thread but didn't see or understand if there is such a VAG-COM command. Is there one that I am overlooking? Thanks in advance for any help.

[soslower]

Just acquired a 2014 A6 for the wifey and I wanted to look into removing the LED/Wink when turning default. I read this entire thread but didn't see or understand if there is such a VAG-COM command. Is there one that I am overlooking? Thanks in advance for any help.

Not possible with our cars.

[Packy]

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

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

Few Questions. Is it engine oil temp or transmission? Will it still display gear if your in drive or sport modes? What are adaptive brakelights?

[sciblades]

Few Questions. Is it engine oil temp or transmission? Will it still display gear if your in drive or sport modes? What are adaptive brakelights?

Oil temp, you can get dsg temps through vag com, it depends if you changed your dsg settings for instance I changed my d so it is always telling me what gear I am in whether I am in d,s, or m . Adaptive brakelights are when you hit them really hard your flashers go on automatically to warn drivers behind you that you will be making an abrupt stop.

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[hayasa]

You can get DSG temps? Where does it display?

[sciblades]

Yes, on your computer when you log those blocks

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[DB22]

Oil temp, you can get dsg temps through vag com, it depends if you changed your dsg settings for instance I changed my d so it is always telling me what gear I am in whether I am in d,s, or m . Adaptive brakelights are when you hit them really hard your flashers go on automatically to warn drivers behind you that you will be making an abrupt stop.

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Are you sure that the flashers flash on a hard stop or is it the brake lights that flash on a hard stop? I enabled it but have never tested it.

[iBetterDoNow]

May I have some help on how to use vag-com to enable heated steering wheel? I recently bought a heated 3 spoke paddle shift steering wheel to replace non-heated one. I have installed the wheel and plug in the connector at the base of wheel. When push the heat button on the wheel, there is no indicator light on the dash nor heat genereated. Thanks in advance.

[HyperM3]

May I have some help on how to use vag-com to enable heated steering wheel? I recently bought a heated 3 spoke paddle shift steering wheel to replace non-heated one. I have installed the wheel and plug in the connector at the base of wheel. When push the heat button on the wheel, there is no indicator light on the dash nor heat genereated. Thanks in advance.

AFAIK, nothing can be done to code this. We had a customer who wanted the heated steering wheel retrofitted in his S6 and it couldnt be done.

[iBetterDoNow]

AFAIK, nothing can be done to code this. We had a customer who wanted the heated steering wheel retrofitted in his S6 and it couldnt be done.

I used VCD version 12.12 > 16-Steering wheel > coding > byte 3 has bit 3, 4, 6 checked. I googled and found some VW info saying bit 3 for paddle shift, 3 for audio control, etc.
Unfortunately, there is no label next to these bits and
Received message "Sorry, no coding information is available for this ECU. If you would like to help, please send us an Auto-Scan and Controller Channels Map."

[iBetterDoNow]

I used VCD version 12.12 > 16-Steering wheel > coding > byte 3 has bit 3, 4, 6 checked. I googled and found some VW info saying bit 3 for paddle shift, 3 for audio control, etc.
Unfortunately, there is no label next to these bits and
Received message "Sorry, no coding information is available for this ECU. If you would like to help, please send us an Auto-Scan and Controller Channels Map."

Here is the link of successful story :
http://audiforum.us/threads/how-to-activate-retrofittedd-shiftpaddles.16359/

Note: byte 2 is what I meant byte 3, if counting #1 as 0

[Packy]

Oil temp, you can get dsg temps through vag com, it depends if you changed your dsg settings for instance I changed my d so it is always telling me what gear I am in whether I am in d,s, or m . Adaptive brakelights are when you hit them really hard your flashers go on automatically to warn drivers behind you that you will be making an abrupt stop.



Thankyou. Id be wondering now if adaptive brakelights are even DOT legal. I still wish the brake assist stopped the car behind you. Maybe someday when cars cross talk.

[DB22]

Sorry for the dumb question but I do not understand the concept of "disable led winking with turn signals"? It seems to me that if you don't indicate then they don't wink?

[/dev/null]

May I have some help on how to use vag-com to enable heated steering wheel? I recently bought a heated 3 spoke paddle shift steering wheel to replace non-heated one. I have installed the wheel and plug in the connector at the base of wheel. When push the heat button on the wheel, there is no indicator light on the dash nor heat genereated. Thanks in advance.


AFAIK, nothing can be done to code this. We had a customer who wanted the heated steering wheel retrofitted in his S6 and it couldnt be done.

Ive got a heated wheel on my A6 and when its engaged (turned on) there are no indications other than a warm steering wheel... AND if you use the "power program" or something to that effect in the information panel, then it will show up. The wheel was part of the "cold weather package" which adds heated REAR seats, so it might be something in there as well, although I see nothing in the logs for VCDS regarding heated seats or heated steering for that matter.

[HyperM3]

Ive got a heated wheel on my A6 and when its engaged (turned on) there are no indications other than a warm steering wheel... AND if you use the "power program" or something to that effect in the information panel, then it will show up. The wheel was part of the "cold weather package" which adds heated REAR seats, so it might be something in there as well, although I see nothing in the logs for VCDS regarding heated seats or heated steering for that matter.

Are you saying you have done this mod? Or you have the cold weather package and just dont see anything on the dash when you turn the heated stearing wheel on?

[/dev/null]

May I have some help on how to use vag-com to enable heated steering wheel? I recently bought a heated 3 spoke paddle shift steering wheel to replace non-heated one. I have installed the wheel and plug in the connector at the base of wheel. When push the heat button on the wheel, there is no indicator light on the dash nor heat genereated. Thanks in advance.


Are you saying you have done this mod? Or you have the cold weather package and just dont see anything on the dash when you turn the heated stearing wheel on?

No mod has been done to the car in regards to the steering wheel. I have the VCDS scans from the first time I connected it to the vehicle and another from a couple months ago. I looked at these and there isnt any entry for "heated steering wheel" of anything close. What IS there however is the following entry for the steering wheel... Im not sure if the subsystem is what your looking for, but its worth a shot. When this is turned on it will report in the energy program, although I havent seen any other indication on the dash/displays for this. Good luck in getting it working - its nice and toasty when its turned on during a cold day.

Address 16: Steering wheel (J527) Labels: None
Part No SW: 4H0 953 568 H HW: 4H0 953 568 H
Component: Lenks.Modul H04 0005
Revision: -------- Serial number: 90372ML6000L0
Coding: 0004FC
Shop #: WSC 02391 785 00200
VCID: 387F2A758BF610DE637-806D

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 4H0 951 528 E HW: 4H0 951 528 E
Component: E221 - MFL H08 0010

No fault code found.

[HyperM3]

No mod has been done to the car in regards to the steering wheel. I have the VCDS scans from the first time I connected it to the vehicle and another from a couple months ago. I looked at these and there isnt any entry for "heated steering wheel" of anything close. What IS there however is the following entry for the steering wheel... Im not sure if the subsystem is what your looking for, but its worth a shot. When this is turned on it will report in the energy program, although I havent seen any other indication on the dash/displays for this. Good luck in getting it working - its nice and toasty when its turned on during a cold day.

Address 16: Steering wheel (J527) Labels: None
Part No SW: 4H0 953 568 H HW: 4H0 953 568 H
Component: Lenks.Modul H04 0005
Revision: -------- Serial number: 90372ML6000L0
Coding: 0004FC
Shop #: WSC 02391 785 00200
VCID: 387F2A758BF610DE637-806D

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 4H0 951 528 E HW: 4H0 951 528 E
Component: E221 - MFL H08 0010

No fault code found.

Right, ok. No, this still isnt possible to recode. Again, we had a customer who wanted to retrofit the steering wheel to his S6 that didnt come with cold weather and there was nothing possible to code the car after the fact. It has to come with a certain module from the factory.

[iBetterDoNow]

Let me first thank you for looking into your VCD code. Here is mine :
Address 16: Steering wheel
Control Module Part Number: 4G0 953 568 A
Component and/or Version: Lenks.Modul H05 0201
Software Coding: 000034
byte 2: 00110100
=====> bit 2
bit 3
bit 5 (paddle shift)
are checked

Do you have 3-spoke paddle shift steering wheel, too? I don't have cold weather package, so the heat button on the original steering wheel was a programmable key. This new wheel has a heated wheel logo on the same button location. I could not feel any heat in this Atlanta weather after pushing it and make me wonder weather it is functioning or not.

[/dev/null]

Let me first thank you for looking into your VCD code. Here is mine :
Address 16: Steering wheel
Control Module Part Number: 4G0 953 568 A
Component and/or Version: Lenks.Modul H05 0201
Software Coding: 000034
byte 2: 00110100
=====> bit 2
bit 3
bit 5 (paddle shift)
are checked

Do you have 3-spoke paddle shift steering wheel, too? I don't have cold weather package, so the heat button on the original steering wheel was a programmable key. This new wheel has a heated wheel logo on the same button location. I could not feel any heat in this Atlanta weather after pushing it and make me wonder weather it is functioning or not.

No problem sharing the coding. As HyperM3 pointed out, there is some module thats probably part of the cold weather package that ties into the wheel. Yes, mine is a 3 spoke wheel (the car is an A6 prestige TDI with the 19" sport package and cold weather package.... and several others - its pretty loaded). The sport package was the 3 spoke wheel, the cold weather had the heated steering wheel - how the two tied together is beyond me, Im lucky if I drive it once a week (bought it for my wife and she WILL NOT part with her car).Im sure somebody knows whats missing somewhere - maybe getting the missing module from salvage?... I dont know the feasibility as the cold weather also changed the front controls to digital instead of analogue... there really is quite a bit going on as far as systems in these vehicles, more than Im aware of.

[iBetterDoNow]

No problem sharing the coding. As HyperM3 pointed out, there is some module thats probably part of the cold weather package that ties into the wheel. Yes, mine is a 3 spoke wheel (the car is an A6 prestige TDI with the 19" sport package and cold weather package.... and several others - its pretty loaded). The sport package was the 3 spoke wheel, the cold weather had the heated steering wheel - how the two tied together is beyond me, Im lucky if I drive it once a week (bought it for my wife and she WILL NOT part with her car).Im sure somebody knows whats missing somewhere - maybe getting the missing module from salvage?... I dont know the feasibility as the cold weather also changed the front controls to digital instead of analogue... there really is quite a bit going on as far as systems in these vehicles, more than Im aware of.

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.

[ta150011]

Hi, I have a 2013 S6 and need to copy code for some systems I have messed up. If you could message me and help me out I would gladly send some $ via paypal.. I live over an hour from my nearest dealer lol.
Stock codes needed for:
03-ABS Brakes
13-Auto Dist. Reg
28-HVAC,Rear
34-Level Control
46-central conv.
55-Headlight Range
5f-Information Electr.
84-Night Vision
85-On Board Cam.
8E-Image Processing
BA-Motor Mounts

[sciblades]

]Hi, I have a 2013 S6 and need to copy code for some systems I have messed up. If you could message me and help me out I would gladly send some $ via paypal.. I live over an hour from my nearest dealer lol.
Stock codes needed for:
03-ABS Brakes - 65B64F01A66DF2804B00
13-Auto Dist. Reg - 7601010102
28-HVAC,Rear - 20
34-Level Control - 008002
46-central conv. - 01061E3A00FA408580B0088002050300000000000000000000 0000000000
55-Headlight Range - 12216F601002A400
5f-Information Electr. - 060200000203FDEF7D16CB1E00000003100001000000000000
84-Night Vision - 1311
85-On Board Cam. - EA060000
8E-Image Processing - 04C19A1A0111
BA-Motor Mounts- (no coding for mounts)

there ya go

[a4magnet]

How to change the splashscreen logo... ?? I can change via Hidden Menu to S-modell or S-line modell but when I reset MMI nothing happens.. ?? Is there something more I need to do..

[537playing]

With the Audi Drive Selection, is it possible to add the Effeciency mode or is this only a European option.
I tried but nothing changed and didn't continue to mess with the coding.

[Xtek]

With the Audi Drive Selection, is it possible to add the Effeciency mode or is this only a European option.
I tried but nothing changed and didn't continue to mess with the coding.

Unless you have TDI don't bother. I did it with my A6 and it would try to stay in 8th gear as long as possible, even while going up hills... it was unpleasant.

[PB4UGO]

Unless you have TDI don't bother. I did it with my A6 and it would try to stay in 8th gear as long as possible, even while going up hills... it was unpleasant.

Disagree here. The efficiency mode is still busy on the shifting, but I have noticed it will not generate full boost as often. It is far more conservative in that area.

[a4magnet]

Guys...

Look at this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6uKDmYlDM

You see the bar that's showing current consumption... Why don't I have it?? VAG-com mode??

[07S6]

I have an Efficiency Mode setting i can select when i flip thru the display options in my speedo center display. I dont know if it does anything or just a display option??

[Xtek]

There's a difference between Efficiency Mode and Efficiency Program in the DIS. Just press the menu button on your steering wheel and scroll to get into the program.

As far as the Mode I just didn't like it and it made almost no difference in consumption. I had .23 MPG better when I tested it. Meh.

[537playing]

If you added Effeciency can you direct me to the Vag settings?

[fusQer]

I have adaptive cruise control on my 2013 A7, however there is no related menu option under CAR -> CAR SYSTEMS -> DRIVER ASSIST -> ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Even my 2012 A7 had this menu option. Is this normal??? I want to change the adaptive cruise control preset distance per the following taken from a UK forum. However, I don't even have a "channel 7" there. Does anyone else?

Change the Adaptive Cruise Control Preset distance
Go to module 13 (distance regulation), then adaptation, Channel 7 and change from 0 to 1. Reboot your MMI and you will then have an option in your MMI under Car, driver assistance and Adaptive Cruise Control to set which of the 4 distances your car will default to when you activate your ACC.

Does anyone know how to get the ACC menu option under driver assist to appear now that I have the vag com? Is it not there by default b/c perhaps my MMI software version is old? Interestingly, my car's manual came with a one page supplement explaining that the instructions in the book are incorrect regarding the location of the setting that controls how aggressive the ACC will be (comfort/dynamic/auto). The correction explains that it should be in the driver assist menu (but its not, and is no where else). Thanks in advance!

[a4magnet]

Is there a way to active this one via VCDS.. Does someone know:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6uKDmYlDM

[Xtek]

Is there a way to active this one via VCDS.. Does someone know:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6uKDmYlDM

Activate what exactly? The fuel consumption meter? That's already enabled. When on the "Red" tab just press the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel and scroll down.

[soslower]

Activate what exactly? The fuel consumption meter? That's already enabled. When on the "Red" tab just press the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel and scroll down.

My car doesn't have this meter but my friend does. And we both have a 2012. I have an actual number read out instead of the "live meter".

[a4magnet]

My car doesn't have this meter but my friend does. And we both have a 2012. I have an actual number read out instead of the "live meter".

Same here.. A friend of mine has the 2011 and have the "live meter".. Mine is 2012 and I don't have it?

[fusQer]

Engage E brake when shifting into Park-- does this work for others? I programmed it correctly on my 2013 A7 but it doesn't work (first and only feature to not work for me).


Automatic engagement of the parking Brake
Go to module 53 (Parking Brake) and then click on 16 - Security Access. Enter the code which your car gives you 78713 worked for me and A6 Chris.Then go to 10- Adaptation and click the drop down box at the top of the adaptation menu. Find "shift to P EPB" and set it to activated. When you now put your car in 'P', the electronic parking brake will engage automatically.


Stolen from: http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?154321-VCDS-Tricks-for-the-A7

[fusQer]

My car doesn't have this meter but my friend does. And we both have a 2012. I have an actual number read out instead of the "live meter".

My 2012 A7 did not have this option from factory, but my 2013 does.

[a4magnet]

Does anyone know how to do this coding via Hidden menu?? :

http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/audi-a7-4g/fis-startup-screen.php

[DVE]

As far as I know it is not possible via hm, only via vcds. In contrast the mmi screen can be changed via hm.

[TunTap]

I just posted a how-to on lowering of the air suspension (S6/S7). Need someone brave to test it to confirm that it works.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/608556-HOW-TO-Lowering-AAS-with-VCDS

[bturkel]

Ok so I am new and going to attempt this tomorrow. So stupid question you have to put the car in accessory pos or am I missing something?

[HyperM3]

Ok so I am new and going to attempt this tomorrow. So stupid question you have to put the car in accessory pos or am I missing something?

With all due respect, I highly recommend you have someone show you how it all works before you attempt it on your own. You could very easily mess up something by switching the wrong 0/1 on a byte.

But to your question, yes, it needs to be in accessory position.

[TunTap]

Just added a detailed write up on adjusting adaptive air suspension: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=608556

[sciblades]

Just added a detailed write up on adjusting adaptive air suspension: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=608556

awesome added it to the OP, great write up

[bturkel]

Need help with Enable Double Disarm Beep - my setting is 168 it says to add 4- does that mean to change it to 172? I do it and it does not work?

[InvigR8]

Need help with Enable Double Disarm Beep - my setting is 168 it says to add 4- does that mean to change it to 172? I do it and it does not work?

168 (decimal) = b10101000 (binary) = 0xA8
172 (decimal) = b10101100 (binary) = 0xAC

So yes, that should work if the description is correct. For anything that says to add a number, you should be careful that number hasn't already been added in because if you were to add 4 twice, for instance, it would actually flip 3 bits in this case instead of the expected 1 bit.

[cyberbrad]

I have a MY 2012 A6 (non-HUD). I tried enabling the Lap Timer, but it doesn't appear to work. I don't have the option in the DIS menu like you all do. Has any MY 2012 owner gotten this to work?

[07S6]

I have a MY 2012 A6 (non-HUD). I tried enabling the Lap Timer, but it doesn't appear to work. I don't have the option in the DIS menu like you all do. Has any MY 2012 owner gotten this to work?

I have HUD in my 2012 and i don't think Lap Timer mod does anything in 2012. Unless someone can figure out if firmware can be updated to the newer version.

[cyberbrad]

I have HUD in my 2012 and i don't think Lap Timer mod does anything in 2012. Unless someone can figure out if firmware can be updated to the newer version.

I don't have HUD, but I do have the latest firmware I think (0715). I guess it just doesn't work with 2012 models. Anyone else here that has gotten lap timer it to work on 2012?

[Westyfield2]

I can't get the lap timer to work on mine. Settings applied in VCDS fine, but the menu item doesn't show on the DIS [:(].
VCDS scans of before/after below.

Original coding:
Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 4H0-920-xxx-17.clb

Part No SW: 4G8 920 981 Q HW: 4G8 920 981 Q
Component: TBenGb H71 0375
Revision: 26181114 Serial number: 658290811592023
Coding: 33A610000B012600010000
Shop #: WSC 02391 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_RBD4K 004040
ROD: EV_RBD4K.rod
VCID: 4189B871D07C9E16D43-8014


After VCDS edit of byte one:
Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 4H0-920-xxx-17.clb

Part No SW: 4G8 920 981 Q HW: 4G8 920 981 Q
Component: TBenGb H71 0375
Revision: 26181114 Serial number: 658290811592023
Coding: 33AE10000B012600010000
Shop #: WSC 02391 785 00200
ASAM Dataset: EV_RBD4K 004040
ROD: EV_RBD4K.rod
VCID: 4189B871D07C9E16D43-8014


If it makes any difference, I do not have HUD, I do have colour DIS, and the overall MMI software version is 770 (3GPEU770) [:)].

[a4magnet]

Am I blind? Because I cant notice any changes in the code before and after.

Im having the same problem as you...

[Westyfield2]

Am I blind? Because I cant notice any changes in the code before and after.

Im having the same problem as you...

Byte one is changed [;)]

33A610000B012600010000 to 33AE10000B012600010000. Didn't make any difference to the DIS options though [:(].

[Ensoniq]

I don't have vag com yet, I've just begun looking into it.

My question is whether the boost display (non HUD) is possible to display as a numeric output rather than the bar graph.

The bar graph seems less functionL than having an actual value particularly when running different tunes that may be adjusting the scale

[Tman007]

I don't have HUD, but I do have the latest firmware I think (0715). I guess it just doesn't work with 2012 models. Anyone else here that has gotten lap timer it to work on 2012?

I just tried it on my 2012 with HUD, and it didn't work for me either.

[M0dyfied C7]

Sorry guys so I'm probably being real thick about this, I was able to figure out all the other coding I enter but the windows and sunroof has got me stumped. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/11/2a9a864b72bd6585e0d26386f53f6e3f.jpg
What does it mean when "Bit 2 - Set to 1 ?

Thanks

[HyperM3]

Sorry guys so I'm probably being real thick about this, I was able to figure out all the other coding I enter but the windows and sunroof has got me stumped. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/11/2a9a864b72bd6585e0d26386f53f6e3f.jpg
What does it mean when "Bit 2 - Set to 1 ?

Thanks

Really? You made it that far with the coding and this stumped you?? When you click one of the radio boxes so it's checked, it then translates to a "1" in the sequence. An unchecked box is a "0" in the sequence. In this picture, you want to check the box next to bit 2 so that it is read as a "1". Then once you have done this you need to go into the MMI under the central locking setting and turn "on" the front/rear windows and sunroof.

[M0dyfied C7]

Really? You made it that far with the coding and this stumped you?? When you click one of the radio boxes so it's checked, it then translates to a "1" in the sequence. An unchecked box is a "0" in the sequence. In this picture, you want to check the box next to bit 2 so that it is read as a "1". Then once you have done this you need to go into the MMI under the central locking setting and turn "on" the front/rear windows and sunroof.

Awesome thanks for the help! Got it working

[UFmike316]

are there any settings for the mechanical spoiler on the a/s/rs7?
i would like to change settings like speed it raises at, height, etc

[Westyfield2]

So for those of us with 2012 models, the lap timer doesn't work regardless of whether you've got the latest MMI firmware (770) or not. Unless is it possible to upgrade the instrument cluster software separately?

[User122085]

Anyone know how to enable the battery meter in MMI?

[/dev/null]

I did a fair amount of looking and Im calling "urban legend" on a buddy's comments last week that the side assist (the lights on the mirrors that indicate someone in your blind spot) can be enabled in the heads-up on the C7. We both have C7 A6's with driver assist and HUD packages... he claims it can be done - I say there isnt (yet) a discovered VAG-COM mod to enable in indicator in the HUD for this.

This friendly wager we have is for a pint... I dont want to loose this one :)

Anyone hear differently? If there IS a mod Id sure like to enable it too. Thx