B8/B8.5 VCDS & Hidden Menu: The Complete List

[Madbusy168]

It's literally taking the 6th, 13th, 10th, etc. digit of the serial number, to form the 5-digit code.

This page has it spelled out in great detail, even has a "calculator" to formulate the access code: http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Articles_VIM.html

HTH

Thanks!! I think that I get it now, gonna give it a try tomorrow morning.

[willa1975]

I am planning on getting a couple of VAGCOM mods done, specifically the LED wink disable, remote operation of windows/sunroof, and ambient lighting. Have any of these codes changed for the 2013s?

[Madbusy168]

I am planning on getting a couple of VAGCOM mods done, specifically the LED wink disable, remote operation of windows/sunroof, and ambient lighting. Have any of these codes changed for the 2013s?

Nope

[asm777]

I am planning on getting a couple of VAGCOM mods done, specifically the LED wink disable, remote operation of windows/sunroof, and ambient lighting. Have any of these codes changed for the 2013s?

Nope

Actually, lighting won't work without the additional step for 2013s in my post 587 above...

[mrquick68]

Actually, lighting won't work without the additional step for 2013s in my post 587 above...

so, i went in and made this last adjustment on the hidden screen, and still no Ambient lighting adjustment. It shows up on my MMI, but its greyed out and now selectable. I followed the directions in post #587. Am I missing something?

[rlarsen]

so, i went in and made this last adjustment on the hidden screen, and still no Ambient lighting adjustment. It shows up on my MMI, but its greyed out and now selectable. I followed the directions in post #587. Am I missing something?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post8794639

[rocque]

I know this has been mentioned in other threads via search, but I thought it would be good to pull those instructions and include it in the VAG-COM thread so that it's in the same place...

To mute the Soundaktor (as an alternative to pulling the fuse):

A9 Structure Borne Sound (in my car, this was in the second Installed tab, not the first one that's shown by default)
Adaptation 10
At Channel drop down choose "Volume of structure borne noise actuator" (only choice)
Enter a value in the proper box (0% = mute :))

[B-Town]

I know this has been mentioned in other threads via search, but I thought it would be good to pull those instructions and include it in the VAG-COM thread so that it's in the same place...

To mute the Soundaktor (as an alternative to pulling the fuse):

A9 Structure Borne Sound (in my car, this was in the second Installed tab, not the first one that's shown by default)
Adaptation 10
At Channel drop down choose "Volume of structure borne noise actuator" (only choice)
Enter a value in the proper box (0% = mute :))

Did this yesterday and what difference it makes.
Note, my 13 8.5 S4 did not accept "0" as acceptable but did accept "1" as 1.2.
Thanks!

[RWD2quattro]

Did this yesterday and what difference it makes.
Note, my 13 8.5 S4 did not accept "0" as acceptable but did accept "1" as 1.2.
Thanks!

Just did mine today and same thing, thanks.

[Madbusy168]

Does anyone know the procedure for the vagcom code for changing the rear brake pads? I've had it with the rear wheel brake dust now that my fronts are virtually dustless...

[achilleas101]

Does anyone know the procedure for the vagcom code for changing the rear brake pads? I've had it with the rear wheel brake dust now that my fronts are virtually dustless...

this thread has info on it.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...S-11-11-on-EPB

[im_audi]

@OP - I love this thread ( I've referred to it many times ). Any chance you can add any B8.5 differences people post into the main list as well?

Again, I appreciate you putting this together and don't want to sound needy. It's a nice to have and would certainly be helpful. Thanks!

[Digglo]

After the common mods. My rear view camera doesn't work anymore? Any ideas?

[SE-Chris]

I'm still unable to mod the parking break... Anyone have ideas?

I do security, I set the bits, I try to save it and I get error that the WorkShop Code, Importer, and/or Equipment # isn't correct.

The 00000's don't work, the 12345 doesn't work, and I found a screen with a workshop code of "06208" that I tried and I still get error that the other 2 numbers aren't valid with 000's in them.

[achilleas101]

I'm still unable to mod the parking break... Anyone have ideas?

I do security, I set the bits, I try to save it and I get error that the WorkShop Code, Importer, and/or Equipment # isn't correct.

The 00000's don't work, the 12345 doesn't work, and I found a screen with a workshop code of "06208" that I tried and I still get error that the other 2 numbers aren't valid with 000's in them.

for the other 2 numbers, did you try 123 and 12345 with your 06208?

for workshop, did you try 06325?

which version of VCDS are you using by the way? with a 13, make sure you're using the 12.10.x beta. that has the proper codings for 13s (except the workshop code). Mine defaulted to the 123/12345 in the other 2 fields, only needed to change the workshop. (see the screen shot in post 549.)

[SE-Chris]

for the other 2 numbers, did you try 123 and 12345 with your 06208?

for workshop, did you try 06325?

which version of VCDS are you using by the way? with a 13, make sure you're using the 12.10.x beta. that has the proper codings for 13s (except the workshop code). Mine defaulted to the 123/12345 in the other 2 fields, only needed to change the workshop. (see the screen shot in post 549.)

123 12345 worked! Good call ;)

Now, anyone know how to disable that damn beep when ignition is on and door is open? I see the "key beep" mode but that sounds related to leaving key in vehicle?

[achilleas101]

123 12345 worked! Good call ;)

Now, anyone know how to disable that damn beep when ignition is on and door is open? I see the "key beep" mode but that sounds related to leaving key in vehicle?

cool deal... and no, i don't think there's a known way to disable that damn beep. but if you ever find it, POST IT! we all hate it.

[scottyuk]

Not the total solution and I'm sure you do know about it but just in case someone doesn't :

You can cancel the annoying beep by pressing the button under the right stalk i.e. the DIS reset button.

[HyperM3]

Having an issue on several different cars, maybe Im missing something. Enabling remote windows with keyfob. The only thing that works is closing the windows. 3 different cars none of them the windows open remotely. What am I missing?

[achilleas101]

Having an issue on several different cars, maybe Im missing something. Enabling remote windows with keyfob. The only thing that works is closing the windows. 3 different cars none of them the windows open remotely. What am I missing?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post8684424

[HyperM3]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post8684424

Yeah thanks, I figured it out. Just a lazy post on my part. I'm ashamed of myself.

[shonseb]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post8684424

After activating, you have to enable through the car menu in the MMI.

[ahussain381]

Hello all,

Im new to this forum and was hoping that somebody will be able tp help. I am trying to enable the automatic gear selection shown in dis. When I click on "single gear display" i get "ERROR: channel not available". Anyone know how to get around this?

Vehicle: Audi A4 2.0tdi 2008 multitronic
VCDS vrsion 11.11.3

[Dr Chill]

Is there any way to set the Electronic Parking Brake to activate automatically when in park? I tried activating automatic parking brake-automatic, shift P to EPB, and automatic parking brake for selector lever position P and none of these worked.

[zps123]

Do most of the common features like "Needle Sweep", "No Wink", "Window Up & Down", etc work with non nav cars?

[ob_1jr]

Do most of the common features like "Needle Sweep", "No Wink", "Window Up & Down", etc work with non nav cars?

Yes they work. Your car might already do the needle sweep(mine did when i picked it up) i have done the most common mods and they all work on my non-nav car.

[zps123]

Yes they work. Your car might already do the needle sweep(mine did when i picked it up) i have done the most common mods and they all work on my non-nav car.

Thanks for the info!

[lapisia]

Anyone figured out the battery meter for 2013 MMI yet?

[achilleas101]

i don't even understand what the needle swap even is, but yeah, the only thing that you can't do without Nav is the hidden menu stuff. At least, of the things i've tried.

[wrclaguna]

How to encode in the HIDDEN MENU (MMI 3G) tv tuner ?

[swcc50]

we can do TV tuner in the MMi hidden menu?

[wrclaguna]

we can do TV tuner in the MMi hidden menu?

I unlocked the hidden menu but I can not turn off TV TUNER

[shonseb]

Yes, in Europe they have that option. Bit from what I remember I don't think it's a digital tuner so it would useless to us in the usa. Not 100% sure about the digital thing though. You can find out more about it on the a5oc site

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[wrclaguna]

Yes, in Europe they have that option. Bit from what I remember I don't think it's a digital tuner so it would useless to us in the usa. Not 100% sure about the digital thing though. You can find out more about it on the a5oc site

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With me was the analog-to-digital and now in my country does not work after passing the full digital

[spaghettipie]

To display the parking graphic (outline of car and sensors/distance to object):

[10] Park/Steer Assist
16 Security access -> 71679
Do It
07 - Coding
Byte 0
bit 4 0->1

The full thread about it is on another forum... can find it here http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-perfor...st-system.html

Works on B8 (not B8.5) 3g mmi/nav, rear sensors and camera, do not need front sensors.

-Spaghettipie

[Pop.Tremuloides]

To display the parking graphic (outline of car and sensors/distance to object):

[10] Park/Steer Assist
16 Security access -> 71679
Do It
07 - Coding
Byte 0
bit 4 0->1

The full thread about it is on another forum... can find it here http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-perfor...st-system.html

Works on B8 (not B8.5) 3g mmi/nav, rear sensors and camera, do not need front sensors.

-Spaghettipie

Thanks Spaghetti!

Unfortunately I can't get this to work on my B8.5....oh well good find!

[JBAeroEngineer]

To display the parking graphic (outline of car and sensors/distance to object):

[10] Park/Steer Assist
16 Security access -> 71679
Do It
07 - Coding
Byte 0
bit 4 0->1

The full thread about it is on another forum... can find it here http://www.a5oc.com/forums/a5-perfor...st-system.html

Works on B8 (not B8.5) 3g mmi/nav, rear sensors and camera, do not need front sensors.

-Spaghettipie

anyone get this working for early year b8's? When I throw it into reverse the rear view camera comes on with the graphic for a second then goes away. Assuming the module is too old?

Part No SW: 8K0 919 475 Q HW: 8K0 919 475
Component: PARKHILFE 4K H06 0070

[Gunnark100]

anyone get this working for early year b8's? When I throw it into reverse the rear view camera comes on with the graphic for a second then goes away. Assuming the module is too old?

Part No SW: 8K0 919 475 Q HW: 8K0 919 475
Component: PARKHILFE 4K H06 0070

Cant help you regarding rear camera, but manage to get my graphic work with only rear sensors...i have revision D which by audi info does not support graphic:). It took a while play before coding was accepted!

[achilleas101]

ok, have a question. the instrument panel's lighting is really annoying me. i don't like how it automatically dims when it senses that it's dark outside (when you have your headlights off is the only time it does this). the manual says it's to remind you that you need to turn your lights on. Problem is, it does this in the middle of the day, incosistently, maybe if it's slightly overcast, and sometimes when it's full on sunny, and i can't read the freaking speedometer, so i end up putting the lights to auto (which i don't like because then they flash on when going under an overpass). any way to get rid of that and just let you control how bright the instrument panel is?

is this setting supposed to do it? or is there another? because without the Nav, i have no access to the hidden menu so i can't do this, so i'm hoping there's another way.

Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
Reset MMI

[rlarsen]

ok, have a question. the instrument panel's lighting is really annoying me. i don't like how it automatically dims when it senses that it's dark outside (when you have your headlights off is the only time it does this). the manual says it's to remind you that you need to turn your lights on. Problem is, it does this in the middle of the day, incosistently, maybe if it's slightly overcast, and sometimes when it's full on sunny, and i can't read the freaking speedometer, so i end up putting the lights to auto (which i don't like because then they flash on when going under an overpass). any way to get rid of that and just let you control how bright the instrument panel is?

is this setting supposed to do it? or is there another? because without the Nav, i have no access to the hidden menu so i can't do this, so i'm hoping there's another way.

Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
Reset MMI

This coding you are showing is for the footwell lighting.

Instead of having the switch on 0, you could just have it on "Parking light", then the instrument light will be on all the time - but then you need to turn it off again manually.

AFAIK there are no known coding for the instrument lighting on the B8 - on the older models there are.