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

[LakeShow]

Quick question, for those without sports diff and ADS, now I have activated the comfort, dynamic, auto, and individual choices through vagcom and they appear on my MMI basically like ADS lite. Now my question is for the individual mode. My screen does not show the option to set each individual engine, steering, throttle, etc. setting. Does anyone know how to activate that? For those with ADS it's the icon in the bottom right that says "Set Individual".

[TSXCman]

Hey guys,

How do I access these VAGCom codes? I google it and search on here and it is just lists of codes.

How does a beginner proceed? Do I need to purchase hardware, cables, etc?

[ob_1jr]

you need to purchase the cable and download the software for free.

[TSXCman]

thank you

you need to purchase the cable and download the software for free.

[TSXCman]

Hey guys.

I am going to try some coding today, I have a 2011 sports diff and non nav.


What are some of the top codes you recommend?
I like so far:
No wink signal
Maybe adjust so DRL are brighter or on more , recommendation?
Needle sweeps
Turn off noise for door open and lights on.

Not sure what else. Can it force my car to start in dynamic each time?
Anything else for light in, clusters, or media settings worth doing?

Thank you

[drob23]

Hey guys.

I am going to try some coding today, I have a 2011 sports diff and non nav.


What are some of the top codes you recommend?
I like so far:
No wink signal
Maybe adjust so DRL are brighter or on more , recommendation?
Needle sweeps
Turn off noise for door open and lights on.

Not sure what else. Can it force my car to start in dynamic each time?
Anything else for light in, clusters, or media settings worth doing?

Thank you

Most useful I've done
- disable annoying alarms/warning messages
- enable right mirror down while backing up
- window roll down/up with fob
- oil temp display within lap timer
- enable front/rear DRL all the time
- changing ADS default mode + removing certain modes/options (not sure of B8 capability)
- disable amber corners
- always show gear for DSG

There's probably some more I'm forgetting about. Changing DRL brightness only affects how bright they are once the headlights come on.

[TSXCman]

Awesome, thanks.

I'm just going to have a local guy work with me from his cord. So I want to be prepared with my codes.

[TSXCman]

I got some work done today, but lots of codes wouldn't take. the guy says he has done almost a car a week since buying his ross tech.

These codes wouldn't work for 2011 S4 6MT Sports-Diff, Non-Nav:
-Hidden Menu
-Battery gauge
-Ambient light
-windows down with unlock (windows up works)
-Lights are on warning for position 3, normal day lights

[Hugonzalez01]

I've been reading all the cool stuff that you can do with all these codes. I am a new s4 owner it's a 2011.. And was mainly wondering how to even start messing with these options. Some one point in the right direction.

[SwankPeRFection]

I got some work done today, but lots of codes wouldn't take. the guy says he has done almost a car a week since buying his ross tech.

These codes wouldn't work for 2011 S4 6MT Sports-Diff, Non-Nav:
-Hidden Menu
-Battery gauge
-Ambient light
-windows down with unlock (windows up works)
-Lights are on warning for position 3, normal day lights

Non Nav might have something to do with it.

[jran76]

I've been reading all the cool stuff that you can do with all these codes. I am a new s4 owner it's a 2011.. And was mainly wondering how to even start messing with these options. Some one point in the right direction.

Are you planning on doing it yourself? If so, my advice is to:
-Buy the cable, download the software before you start (obviously).
-Print off a copy of the list on this site. This will let you review which changes you want to make, and you can also mark which ones you have made in case you need to re-do them at some point.
-Load the software on your laptop and just get comfortable with the interface before you start.
-If you are going to do it yourself, just plug it in and start to navigate around. It's really easy once you are in there. You'll get a feel pretty quick for what you need to do. If you are not sure at that point, just exit out and no harm will be done. It really won't let you change something by mistake.
-If someone else is going to do it, you really just need to do step two, and have the list handy (make sure you mark down what changes are made for future reference). Anyone that is going to make the changes for you will have a basic idea as to what the changes are and what needs to be done.

My biggest piece of advice is that it is a lot easier than it seems if you are semi-compentant with basic software applications. It's intimidating up to the point that you start to use the software, and then you'll realize it's pretty simple. I had no clue going into it, but had it all figured out within 15-20 minutes. I do have a lot of experience with controls software and binary type settings, but I am far from a software engineer. If you don't feel comfortable navigating around new software applications, find someone local that already has everything. There's always a local that will be willing to help for a few beers or similar. At the end of day, it's really a pretty easy to use windows interface (open applications, connect, navigate/click buttons to what you want to change, enter a value, navigate/click buttons, save, etc.).

[Hugonzalez01]

Very helpful. Thanks!!

[Hugonzalez01]

Jran76 one other question. Duuh!! Where can i get the download software from?

[jran76]

Jran76 one other question. Duuh!! Where can i get the download software from?

Ross-Tech's website, but you have to purchase the cable to fully use the software (the cable is essentially the license for the software). There is lots of good information, manuals, guides, etc. on the Ross-Tech site. You need the HEX+CAN-USB version. With just the software, you can see what the basic interface looks like, but you can't actually do anything or navigate around to the different modules.

This is a link to the full kit with cable and details. You would need to buy this cable, then download the software to actually make the changes on your own:
http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHUC.html

This is a link to just the software, and details about it:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.html

[Hugonzalez01]

Thanks again!

[ob_1jr]

I got some work done today, but lots of codes wouldn't take. the guy says he has done almost a car a week since buying his ross tech.

These codes wouldn't work for 2011 S4 6MT Sports-Diff, Non-Nav:
-Hidden Menu
-Battery gauge
-Ambient light
-windows down with unlock (windows up works)
-Lights are on warning for position 3, normal day lights

Did you enable the windows through the MMI? there will be a new menu for windows convience or something like that. You need to tell the car which windows you want to open (front, back, sunroof)

[TSXCman]

Did you enable the windows through the MMI? there will be a new menu for windows convience or something like that. You need to tell the car which windows you want to open (front, back, sunroof)

I didn't see the menu. The guy I worked with seemed quite knowledgable with the coding, but came up short on a few.

the one I forgot to print out was running the ebrake without the brake depressed! was a big one for me.

[ob_1jr]

It should be under the "car" menu near the bottom...Scroll down and you will see windows. You have to enable them to open.

[shonseb]

Even if the feature is not enabled in the the mmi, if activated through vag com it will close the windows with long hold of lock button. It will only open with unlock after mmi activation.
In mmi I keep my windows deactivated but my moon roof activated. So if my car is out with everything open, I hold lock to close everything, then I hold unlock and it opens only the moon roof and allow some ventilation

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[SteveYem]

Quick question, for those without sports diff and ADS, now I have activated the comfort, dynamic, auto, and individual choices through vagcom and they appear on my MMI basically like ADS lite. Now my question is for the individual mode. My screen does not show the option to set each individual engine, steering, throttle, etc. setting. Does anyone know how to activate that? For those with ADS it's the icon in the bottom right that says "Set Individual".

I can't speak on the B8.5 MMI since my only experience is with my B8 MMI, but for whatever it's worth my MMI does not show me an "Individual" mode option anywhere, and in fact I do not have the ability to select one global button, let's say "Auto" mode, and have it change both the engine and steering to "auto" mode. Instead, I have to toggle the Engine and Steering modes independently. This is actually how I prefer it, and I believe there was coding within VCDS to allow me to configure it this way (as well as coding to allow me to tie the settings together). But I believe the way I have mine is inherently "Individual" mode.

[SteveYem]

I looked but could not find- does anyone know if an adjustment to the HVAC system can be made via VCDS to prevent the front window defrost mode from defaulting to full fan speed every time it's activated? I get what it's trying to do....eliminate the windshield fogging as quickly as possible....but realistically for me, most times there is just a little bit of fog that I want to clear which is enough to be annoying but not enough to impair my vision, so I just want to run the defrost at a ~6 fan speed. When the fan cranks up to 11 by default, it's intrusively loud. Now it's in my muscle memory to hit the defrost button and immediately hit the AC button, then the fan button to intercept the fan ramping up and keep it at a 6-7.

[TSXCman]

Has anyone on this forum been successful with these codes on B8 Non-Nav?

I got some work done today, but lots of codes wouldn't take. the guy says he has done almost a car a week since buying his ross tech.

These codes wouldn't work for 2011 S4 6MT Sports-Diff, Non-Nav:
-Hidden Menu
-Battery gauge
-Ambient light
-windows down with unlock (windows up works)
-Lights are on warning for position 3, normal day lights

[rlarsen]

Has anyone on this forum been successful with these codes on B8 Non-Nav?

Hidden menu should be the only one that wont work on a non-nav model.

[gab696]

Hi,
someone know how to activate battery level on MMI 3G+ ?
Thanx

[drob23]

Hi,
someone know how to activate battery level on MMI 3G+ ?
Thanx

I've asked this before, spent some time researching, played with VCDS, and I believe it's no dice.

I'm most likely gonna grab a P3 gauge, which should provide this measurement. Definitely sucks...

[IanCH]

I've asked this before, spent some time researching, played with VCDS, and I believe it's no dice.

I'm most likely gonna grab a P3 gauge, which should provide this measurement. Definitely sucks...

While it sucks you cant do it for free, the P3 most definitely does not suck and is a really cool thing to have.

[drob23]

While it sucks you cant do it for free, the P3 most definitely does not suck and is a really cool thing to have.

Ha, words were not really presented in logical sequence. I also want the P3 gauge so I can monitor oil temp w/o having the DIS in lap timer mode. Tired of cycling through the stalk buttons in the AM. Everything else from the P3 will be icing on the cake...

[FiftyFive]

Are your lights in auto mode when this happens?

Is there a way to get coming home without leaving lights in auto?

[SC-S4]

Most useful I've done
- disable annoying alarms/warning messages
- enable right mirror down while backing up
- window roll down/up with fob
- oil temp display within lap timer
- enable front/rear DRL all the time
- changing ADS default mode + removing certain modes/options (not sure of B8 capability)
- disable amber corners
- always show gear for DSG

There's probably some more I'm forgetting about. Changing DRL brightness only affects how bright they are once the headlights come on.

My side mirrors fold depending on which side the adjustment knob is turned. However, i don't think that the key fob open/close is operating.
Is it a 2013 v. 2014 thing -- or did the dealer selectively change some codes?

[drob23]

My side mirrors fold depending on which side the adjustment knob is turned. However, i don't think that the key fob open/close is operating.
Is it a 2013 v. 2014 thing -- or did the dealer selectively change some codes?

Did you enable in mmi?

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[SC-S4]

Did you enable in mmi?

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Last time I tried I could not find it. I will try again tomorrow when the polar vortex leaves. DAmn wind!

[drob23]

Last time I tried I could not find it. I will try again tomorrow when the polar vortex leaves. DAmn wind!

Then that's definitely your problem, there's a place where you change it in the car setup menu. Yup went from 50 deg to 6" of snow to now 0 deg earlier today...sigh...at this point, I just want the extra 4" of snow to fall so this can officially be the worst winter evar in MI!!!!!

[roger v]

My side mirrors fold depending on which side the adjustment knob is turned. However, i don't think that the key fob open/close is operating.
Is it a 2013 v. 2014 thing -- or did the dealer selectively change some codes?

This is a standard thing in the 2014. Turn the side view mirror selector to the furthest right option (the one you'd move it to to move the passenger side mirror). When the car is in reverse move the mirror to where you want it. When the car is in drive it will automatically go back to its last setting.

[SC-S4]

So am I missing something... Do I need the vcds to activate the hidden menu first before I can use the MMI to turn on the key fob windows down?

[ob_1jr]

No you do not need to enable hidden menu. Just do the coding for the windows then go to your car menu and down at the bottom the window menu will be there to enable opening of which windows you want to open with the key fob.

[frankkyA4]

Auxiliary Ventilation on a 14 B8.5. I can't seem to get this to work. Any Tricks? I did the codes and it still is grayed out in the MMI.

[macscac]

anyone know how to get the chimes actually disabled ?
my tech is telling me that audi has disabled the box that you used to be able to uncheck thru vag or rosstech.
Uncheck the box for "Seatbelt Warning active" doesnt work
this is for a 14 S4 that was just delivered off the truck yesterday.
any thoughts?
thanks

[ahc]

Auxiliary Ventilation on a 14 B8.5. I can't seem to get this to work. Any Tricks? I did the codes and it still is grayed out in the MMI.

There's more to it than what is written here.
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Vagcom_Auxvent.html


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[osideaudi]

The original post states Disable side marker as well we disable amber lights. I know this doesn't apply to the S4 but for the SQ5 the rear side marker lights stay on regardless of activation/deactivation of the front amber lights? I've gone through all the obvious coding and can't seem to figure out how to turn off the rear side markers in the bumper light assembly. Any guidance is appreciated.

[frankkyA4]

For Auxiliary Heating...There is 1 more step, in the hidden menu I had to go to car menu operation. I have to find auxiliary heating and move to 1, it is set to 0. Only then did I get this to work.