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

[vincent9993]

I've been trying to compile a complete list of VCDS mods specific for our S4 cars. I started going through the B8 A4 Cool VAG-COM codes thread but the info is spread over 30 pages and repeats or is trivial. AudiEnthousiasts has also started to put a list together organized by category for the A4. I like his idea but I think there's a need for a straight list of cool VAG-COM mods specific to our S4 and a detail how-to consice in one document.

Please note, I'm not trying to steal or take credit for these mods, I've simply used the information available throughout the web and tried to bring them in a central place. Your help in filling in a few blanks and validating my info would be appreciated.

*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 After-wipe of windscreen wipers
• Disable amber corner lights
• Disable amber side markers
• Disable Key warning (keyless models)
• Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal
• Disable "Lights are on" warning
• Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
• Disable Seatbelt Chime
• Enable Adaptive brake lights
• Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
• Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
• Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist 'lite'
• Enable Auxiliary ventilation
• Enable Battery meter
• Enable DIS with Efficiency Program
• Enable Double Disarm Beep
• Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
• Enable DRL
• Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
• Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
• Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
• Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
• Enable Hidden menu in MMI
• Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
• Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
• Enable Lap Timer
• Enable LEDs remain bright for parking lights
• Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
• Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
• Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
• Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
• Enable Reverse mirror tilt
• Enable Speed through MMI
• Enable TPMS
• Enable VIM on MMI
• Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
• Set Custom ADS settings
• Set Headlight washer - cycles
• Set Headlight washer - duration
• Adjust Consumption in DIS
• Adjust LED Brightness

Audi A4/S4 B8
VCDS (VAG-COM) codes

Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark (1 = active)
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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)
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Disable Key warning (keyless models)
[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 7 set to 0 (Uncheck)
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Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 2 - LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
Bit 7 - Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)
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Disable "Lights are on" Warning
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 5
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable "lights are on" warning when you open the door.
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Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
[5F - Information Electr.] -> Adaptation -> Set channel 2 & 3 to 250
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Disable Seatbelt Chime
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive
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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)
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Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
Reset MMI
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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
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Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist ‘lite’
[03 - ABS brakes][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 6 set to 1 to enable hill hold assist.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...r-the-A4/page2
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Enable Auxiliary ventilation
[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
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Enable Battery meter
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] [Battery] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
Reset MMI
or
[56 - Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value
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Enable DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System)
[17 - Instruments] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255
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Enable Double Disarm Beep
[46 - Central Conv.] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Add 4
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Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
[09 – Cent. Elect.] -> [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 5 set to 1
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Enable DRL
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 1 = DRL via Front Side markers
Bit 2 = DRL via High Beams
Bit 3 = DRL via Fogs
Bit 4 = DRL via LEDs
Bit 6 = DRL via Side markers
Bit 7 = DRL via Tail lights
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Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 0 - Set to 1
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Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Bit 0- Check the box or change :Bit 0 to 1
Once the change has been made you can enable the front turn signals as DRL's by making the following change:
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 6 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 0 - Check the box for "Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active"
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Enable Headlights on all the time
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 5 - Check the box or change :(Bit 5 Set to 1)
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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"
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Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
[Hidden menu]
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"
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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
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Enable Lap Timer
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
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Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof
[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2
Bit 2 - Set to 1
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Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0
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Enable Reverse mirror tilt
[52 Door Elect, Pass.] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 4
Bit 4 and Bit 2 set to 1
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Enable Speed through MMI
[56 - Radio] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 02, Set to 1
Does not work if NAV equiped
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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
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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
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Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)
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Set ADS to specific preset Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual
[09 – Cent. Elect.][Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 64
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 65
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 66
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
*Note all four channels needs to be set to the same value.

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Set Headlight washer - Duration
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change to e.g. 500
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Set Headlight washer - Cycles
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 26
change to e.g. 10
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Adjust Consumption in DIS
[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
change 100 to xxx (see samples below)

Sample 1 - Calculation based on volume per distance (e.g. l/100km):
DIS: 9,3 l/100 km.
Real: 9,8 l/100 km. (100 * 9,8 / 9,3 = 105,38)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 105

Sample 2 - Calculation based on distance per volume (e.g. MPG):
DIS: 23 MPG.
Real: 24 MPG. (100 * 23 / 24 = 95,83)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 96
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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
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Set Automatic Transmission Start Mode to D or S
[09 - Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 10]
[Adaptation 10] -> Channel 64 - Stored Value = 218 = Starting mode is always D

Channel 64 - New Value = 00; Starting mode is determined by ADS selection at engine shutdown (Comfort and Auto=D, Dynamic=S, Individual=whatever you pick)
Channel 64 - New Value = 03; Starting mode is always S regardless of ADS selection at engine shutdown (opposite of stock)
Channel 64 - New Value = 11; Starting mode is S with all ADS settings at shutdown except Comfort where it's D
Channel 64 - New Value = 19; Starting mode is S with all ADS settings at shutdown except Auto where it's D
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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 S4.

Not all the above has been verified, I'll be happy to re-edit this post to correct any info.
Oh and I'm not responsible for any screw ups this causes, good luck.

Can I get a few volunteers to nominate this post as a sticky?

[NWS4Guy]

I have on my car:

Disable amber corner lights


And I also know of some others off the top of my head:

Change "Auto" settings to mirrow "Individual" so that you start the car in whatever mode you want
Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal (sort of like an extra light on that corner when turning)

[Kczach]

There is also a way via mmi that you can burn cd's to your hard drive directly. There is a thread somewhere on how to do it.

[vwong]

I believe there is also the A/C ventilation so that you can set the fan to come on before you enter the car. It's great for hot summer days. I have this in my BMW, and I love it.

[hotleadsingergu]

Any way we could also get an explanation of some of these? Obviously some are self-explanatory, but a few I don't understand at all. Example: Enable Double Disarm Beep. Does that mean it chirps twice when you unlock the car or something?

Also: Anyone in the Cleveland area that has a cable and would be able to run through it with me? Obviously it would be advantageous to have someone that had a cable/software to use once rather than spend $350 for a one-time thing.

[rlarsen]

Any way we could also get an explanation of some of these? Obviously some are self-explanatory, but a few I don't understand at all. Example: Enable Double Disarm Beep. Does that mean it chirps twice when you unlock the car or something?

Yes, but you need to have the factory installed anti-theft system.

The codings are:

Central Locking Opening Confirmation (2x Horn/Siren):
[46 - Comfort System]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
add 4 to the existing value

and

Central Locking Closing Confirmation (1x Horn/Siren))
[46 - Comfort System]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 1
Bit 2 - Anti-Theft-System: Horn Conformation active - (1 = active)

[didyouseethat83]

I believe there is also the A/C ventilation so that you can set the fan to come on before you enter the car. It's great for hot summer days. I have this in my BMW, and I love it.

Really?


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[JBAeroEngineer]

Really?


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The fan comes on, not the AC.

[asm777]

[*]Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep [*]Enable TPMS [*]Seat Memory [*]DIS with Efficiency Program [*]Disable Key Warning

Few questions and comments:

Aren't these already enabled from the factory on the S4?[*]Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep[*]Enable TPMS [*]DIS with Efficiency Program

I understood that this mod only works on the A5/S5 (w/o seat mem) because the control module is already there that allows the seat to move forward to let passengers into the back seats. No go for our S4s unless you have Prestige trim:[*]Seat Memory

I don't suppose this is the "LIGHTS ON" warning that buzzes incessantly when you have the key in and the door open? If so, can you share the coding?[*]Disable Key Warning

Thanks!

[vincent9993]

Few questions and comments:

Aren't these already enabled from the factory on the S4?[*]Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep[*]Enable TPMS [*]DIS with Efficiency Program

I understood that this mod only works on the A5/S5 (w/o seat mem) because the control module is already there that allows the seat to move forward to let passengers into the back seats. No go for our S4s unless you have Prestige trim:[*]Seat Memory

I don't suppose this is the "LIGHTS ON" warning that buzzes incessantly when you have the key in and the door open? If so, can you share the coding?[*]Disable Key Warning

Thanks!

• Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep - Yes mine was, I assume not all had it
• Enable TPMS - Not mine as I did not order TPMS
• DIS with Efficiency Program - Yes mine was, I assume not all had it

Not sure about the rest...

[NWS4Guy]

TPMS is only standard on US cars, as it's required. Canada used to be SOL because it was a sensor in the vavle stem, now it uses the ABS system to monitor wheel rotations and changes in them at speed to determine differences in circumference due to pressure drops - and VCDS can enable it.

Efficiency is standard on 2011, it's there and hidden on 2010, but several had gotten MMI updates at their service interval which added this.


The LIGHTS ON has not been found yet, but you CAN tap the reset button that you use to toggle the DIS between screens and it will immediately silence this alarm.

[asm777]

The LIGHTS ON has not been found yet, but you CAN tap the reset button that you use to toggle the DIS between screens and it will immediately silence this alarm.

Oh, thanks! At least a temporary solution until someone figures it out!

[iceboss23]

The LIGHTS ON has not been found yet, but you CAN tap the reset button that you use to toggle the DIS between screens and it will immediately silence this alarm.

Can you pls explain what reset button you are talking about here?

[Wantboost]

TPMS is only standard on US cars, as it's required. Canada used to be SOL because it was a sensor in the vavle stem, now it uses the ABS system to monitor wheel rotations and changes in them at speed to determine differences in circumference due to pressure drops - and VCDS can enable it.

Efficiency is standard on 2011, it's there and hidden on 2010, but several had gotten MMI updates at their service interval which added this.


The LIGHTS ON has not been found yet, but you CAN tap the reset button that you use to toggle the DIS between screens and it will immediately silence this alarm.

How can I make sure this enable is possible on my b8.5 canadian version . I assume it's possible with obdeleven also

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[pmbalt]

Dude,
where did you did up the R8 steering wheel and what kind of a pain in the ass was it to get it changed out? Thanks,

[Nibbersandbeeb]

Hi,
i note here that you are talking about the efficieny programme, assume you mean the option in drive select? I've posted elsewhere in this forum that I did have an efficiency option ( along with comfort, auto, dymanic and individual) but that it disappeared one day.. yup, just went on holiday leaving only 4 options. The dealer says it was never there but it was, that or I am mixing dreams with reality, because I recall using it often on drab motorway runs. The responses to the forum have yet to prove other S4 B8 drivers have it... just lots of helpful theories...

Any chance you can let me know if this is what you are referring to and if you indeed have all five options? Looks like yours is a 15 plate, so is mine, a UK black edition avant... so in theory if it's available on yours then I can show this thread to the dealer to prove I'm not losing it. Thanks, hope that ramble makes sense. All the best Alistair

[Deep Sea S4]

I am not sure what enable speed via MMI is?

Does that show your speed on the LCD screen?

[A5MD]

^^^ More info in ref. to this: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...when-lights-on

[dr bryan]

Anyone know if you can change (increase) the sensitivity of the automatic wipers via mmi? That would be GREAT!

[2010S4]

Anyone know if you can change (increase) the sensitivity of the automatic wipers via mmi? That would be GREAT!

Can't they be adjusted via the little button on top of the wiper stalk. I always thought that is what that thing did.

[NWS4Guy]

Well it's a switch with several stopping points, but yes :)

[S5noob]

It would be great if we could set the wiper sensitivity more than the max that the wiper stalk adjuster can offer. I'm always at max setting as it is, and it would be nice to move the whole range up, so that my daily setting is in the middle. Can the sensitivity be adjusted by vagcom?

Can't they be adjusted via the little button on top of the wiper stalk. I always thought that is what that thing did.

[Dave-B8S4]

i definately need to get rid of the "Lights are on" warning sound. when you open the door with your headlights on. its BLOODY ANNOYING!!

[vincent9993]

Updated my post, what do you think?

[Leor604]

Great work, Vincent. Thread subscribed. Now all I need is the S4 (April delivery )

[scottyuk]

Great thread - good work.



Regarding "Set ADS to Individual"

You could include in the list setting them all to 01, 02 or 03 i.e. Comfort, Auto, Dynamic

There's also Rear Lights on with DRLs :

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)

Enable Import CDs to MMI's HDGo into Hidden Menu
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"

[vincent9993]

Great thread - good work.



Regarding "Set ADS to Individual"

You could include in the list setting them all to 01, 02 or 03 i.e. Comfort, Auto, Dynamic

There's also Rear Lights on with DRLs :

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)

Enable Import CDs to MMI's HDGo into Hidden Menu
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"

Thanks for the info, I've added it to the post.

[Lecentaur]

Hi Everyone. Thank you for this useful thread.

I activated the CD ripping in my MMI 3G using above instruction in hidden menu. But when in MMI, I can not see how to actually rip a CD into the HD, the only import source into the jukebox remains the SD card.

Any suggestion would be welcome.




One more issue that did not work out for me and I post here as related to VAG coding is regarding the AUX heating. I have been successful at enabling ventilation menu. AUX heating also shows up but if Turn it on, it goes off. Also might be important to mention that I do have a suppl. Heating with either auto or off setting.

Not sure, but it might be that my Audi A5 tdi 3.0 built oct 2010 does not have an electric water pump? As I am comvonced there is an aux heating, but maybe it can not run with engine off ? One more info is that the contra 18 and 07 do not respond....

Cheers

[scottyuk]

Aux ventilation works and it does show aux heating but it doesn't work as you don't have an aux heater! ;)

With regards the CD ripping, I did it once just to see if I could but never since. I can't remember where it is. I'll take a look tomorrow and let you know... unless someone else gets in first.

[Lecentaur]

Aux ventilation works and it does show aux heating but it doesn't work as you don't have an aux heater! ;)

With regards the CD ripping, I did it once just to see if I could but never since. I can't remember where it is. I'll take a look tomorrow and let you know... unless someone else gets in first.

Hi Scottyuk,

Thank you for your reply. I found out about CD ripping, one has to use the DVD in dashboard and not the CD players in glove compartment. When choosing import, CD appears as option, track names and album name is also imported when available on CD. I would recommend launching them when driving as it is a long process whereas the task can run in background when driving around.

[NWS4Guy]

Here's a combination of some I mentioned you couldn't find, one makes the DRL's 100% bright always, the other disables the amber sidemarker lights, allowing full bright DRL's with no front lights on while Parking lights are on:

Enable DRL full bright
- Module 9 - Central Electric
- Secure Access (use access code 20113 to unlock this module for modification)
- Choose Adaptation
- Channel 3, change this value to 100 (which is percentage of the brightness for the DRL's, anything under 5 turns the LED's off and will generate an error code on the DIS)

Disable amber sidemarker with parking lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 10 Bit 3 - Change 1 to 0

[vincent9993]

Here's a combination of some I mentioned you couldn't find, one makes the DRL's 100% bright always, the other disables the amber sidemarker lights, allowing full bright DRL's with no front lights on while Parking lights are on:

Enable DRL full bright
- Module 9 - Central Electric
- Secure Access (use access code 20113 to unlock this module for modification)
- Choose Adaptation
- Channel 3, change this value to 100 (which is percentage of the brightness for the DRL's, anything under 5 turns the LED's off and will generate an error code on the DIS)

Disable amber sidemarker with parking lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 10 Bit 3 - Change 1 to 0

These are listed as:
* Adjust LED brightness
* Disable amber corner lights

I've named them slightly differently but they achieve the same result.

[NWS4Guy]

Then you can remove the "LED's remain bright with Parking Lights" as could not find.

What is this one?

Enable DRL via LEDs active
Could not find this one

[vincent9993]

Then you can remove the "LED's remain bright with Parking Lights" as could not find.

What is this one?

Enable DRL via LEDs active
Could not find this one

Thanks, I'll remove the "LED's remain bright with Parking Lights" then. The "Enable DRL via LEDs" is to customize which lights (ie: LEDs, fog, etc) are used as DRL IIRC. The title is a little off and this is probably why I could not find my notes on this. I'll vag my car this week end and I update it.

[HAWKiS5]

Great list, thx! I already did most of it last week on my car, and I am still checking if all works.

This one you can add which is very convenient for peope who have Adaptive Cruise:

From the Auto distance regulation module 13, Adaptation, Channel 7, change 0 to 1

This gives you extra entry in MMI/ACC where you can change the default distance.

BTW: a question about some default settings when starting the car:
- anybody knows how to get the AHA (hill hold) automatically ON (now you have to put it on every times again)?
- same for high-beam assist?
- same for showing preset Memory Radio (and TV) stations first (now it always starts with a list of available channels, but I want to use the memory presets always)
TIA!

[S4Tokyo]

Great list, thx! I already did most of it last week on my car, and I am still checking if all works.

This one you can add which is very convenient for peope who have Adaptive Cruise:

From the Auto distance regulation module 13, Adaptation, Channel 7, change 0 to 1

This gives you extra entry in MMI/ACC where you can change the default distance.

BTW: a question about some default settings when starting the car:
- anybody knows how to get the AHA (hill hold) automatically ON (now you have to put it on every times again)?
- same for high-beam assist?
- same for showing preset Memory Radio (and TV) stations first (now it always starts with a list of available channels, but I want to use the memory presets always)
TIA!

'high beam assist...' = auto hi-lo beam?? If so, that requires separate HW/SW, which by sound of things you don't already have. It uses CMOS Sensor & special algorithms - 'separate' option of Interior Mirror sub-assy - for detecting fwd (opposite lane) and rear (same lane) vehicle source lighting, also sensing for street lights, neon signs, you name it so as not to false adjust and adjusting beam height accordingly. It cannot be VAG'd, at least not in the true definition of intelligent headlamp control.

[HAWKiS5]

'high beam assist...' = auto hi-lo beam?? If so, that requires separate HW/SW, which by sound of things you don't already have. It uses CMOS Sensor & special algorithms - 'separate' option of Interior Mirror sub-assy - for detecting fwd (opposite lane) and rear (same lane) vehicle source lighting, also sensing for street lights, neon signs, you name it so as not to false adjust and adjusting beam height accordingly. It cannot be VAG'd, at least not in the true definition of intelligent headlamp control.

Sorry if my question was not clear: if already have high-beam assist (= auto-high beam) so all the hw is there and it work. The only question is: is it possible to have it on ALWAYS (now it is OFF by default, just like the AHA function and the list of radio stations is NOT on Memory view by default.....)

TIA

[S4Tokyo]

Sorry if my question was not clear: if already have high-beam assist (= auto-high beam) so all the hw is there and it work. The only question is: is it possible to have it on ALWAYS (now it is OFF by default, just like the AHA function and the list of radio stations is NOT on Memory view by default.....)

TIA

My misunderstanding, however I don't have answer that you can act on:-(
Technically it's possible, I guess the 12V line to this high beam assist would need to be altered electronically from ON/OFF switch to constant on i.e. VAG control;-) or physically by modifying power line to 12V IGN line. You need smarter person than myself to advise - good hunting though:-)

[FINA4]

Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
[09  Cent. Elect.] -> [Coding  07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 5 set to 1

What is it supposed to do? I tried this but didn't see anything different in MMI.

[rlarsen]

Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
[09 Cent. Elect.] -> [Coding 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 5 set to 1

What is it supposed to do? I tried this but didn't see anything different in MMI.

Bit 5 should enable/disable the MMI menu item for "Daytime running lights" under "Car->Exterior lighting"