YES!!! I found a way to disable "Ligts are on" Warning! Goodbye to annoying beep!

[r32breeze]

Hi Guys,

The annoying beep alert that says "Lights are On" when you open the door with lights on drove me nuts (even though it is in auto mode). I expected the code to turn it off must be on the Central Electronics section. So after going through so many codes and almost when I was about to give up, I decided to zero out everything to test if this turned off the beep. Of course it was really risky so I took a deep breath first :) When I zeroed out everything on Central Electronics, a lot of things got shut off as expected, but the "Lights are On" beep was also turned off.

Now, I knew that this setting was definitely on Central Electronics. So I was wondering if I should do a Binary Search or a Linear Search to see which bit turned this annoying beep off. With luck, I chose a random Byte and made it 00. viola-- the setting that turned off the beep was there. Now came the easy part-- which was to determine which bit in that byte turned the beep off. After going through 3 bits, I found the guilty one! :))

Here is what you have to do, give it a try and see if it works like it did on my S4.

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


26001031413CAF212701010300003D0D4F9CD24802010161000000 == my original(with some other setting modified) coding
260010314134AF212701010300003D0D4F9CD24802010161000000 == my final coding with beep turned off

Notice that, 3C became 34

BTW, I did this on my 2011 S4.

[UmIsThisThingOn]

Dude - this is The Holy Grail!

[Blackhawk878]

AWESOME!! Will give this a shot when I get home in a couple days.

[Chestlock]

And now you"ll show up after a nice dinner and have to call AoA Roadside Assistance 'cause you've got a dead battery?

[svander]

And now you"ll show up after a nice dinner and have to call AoA Roadside Assistance 'cause you've got a dead battery?

LOL indeed the feature is hidden for a reason. That said, good job finding it. I did this in my previous VAG car and never left the lights on unintentionally. I'm just used to leaving the switch set to automatic.

Will give this a shot, thanks for sharing!

[Chestlock]

LOL indeed the feature is hidden for a reason. That said, good job finding it. I did this in my previous VAG car and never left the lights on unintentionally. I'm just used to leaving the switch set to automatic.

Will give this a shot, thanks for sharing!

Heheh, at least that's what would happen to my dumb-ass...

[Stubek]

Congrats on finding that. It actually is not new, but it is always fun to find stuff on your own. For a ton more fun, and sometimes useful codes, check here
http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom.html

It is run by DavidB8 of the B8 A4 group, he has done amazing things.

Also, here is the thread from the A4 section, 99% of these should work on the S4. Most these are captured on DavidB8's site which is easier than sorting through the pages, but a couple are here
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-VAG-COM-codes

Also, if you don't have ADS, you will find in that Audizine thread, you can activate the steering and throttle ADS.

[willyspub]

Congrats on finding that. It actually is not new, but it is always fun to find stuff on your own.

I may have missed it, but I don't think that the codes for disabling the headlight warning are on either DavidB8's site or the VCDS threads. It may be in the long thread, but it's not in the compiled one (which really should be stickied).

Many thanks to the OP, this is a huge annoyance that I've been hoping to correct with VCDS.

[Stubek]

I know on my A4, if I disable the seatbelt chime, it does the headlight also which is why I don't have that chime disabled.

[apexit1]

I did all my vag hacks around feb and from what I saw this hadn't been done yet. This was the only one I was waiting for. Thank you I'll be doing this tonight.

[LeadToRome]

Also, if you don't have ADS, you will find in that Audizine thread, you can activate the steering and throttle ADS.

Is that like having everything in "Dynamic" or something more?

[NWS4Guy]

Is that like having everything in "Dynamic" or something more?

Yep, without needing Sport Diff or ADS - of course it means since there is no buttons to change things, you have to recode the VCDS every time you want to change it, or leave it in Dynamic all the time and suffer much worse fuel economy.

[Stubek]

Yep, without needing Sport Diff or ADS - of course it means since there is no buttons to change things, you have to recode the VCDS every time you want to change it, or leave it in Dynamic all the time and suffer much worse fuel economy.

Not true. It appears in your MMI menu and you can adjust the steering and throttle to auto, dynamic, comfort. You can make differential and suspension appear, but those require you to actually have the sport diff and the special suspension, so you can adjust them, but nothing will happen. The steering and throttle is computer coding only.

[Stubek]

Here is the direct link to the VAG Com for Audi Drive Select
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ct-a4-s4-a5-s5

[asm777]

Agh! Drove the wrong car today. Will have to check this out as soon as I get home. Looking forward to not having the chime!!

[DUBSPORTN]

Thanks doing it tonight

[NWS4Guy]

Not true. It appears in your MMI menu and you can adjust the steering and throttle to auto, dynamic, comfort. You can make differential and suspension appear, but those require you to actually have the sport diff and the special suspension, so you can adjust them, but nothing will happen. The steering and throttle is computer coding only.

Not if you don't have Nav, I think....

[Stubek]

I know you need MMI3g, not sure about NAV. Hopefully not

[NWS4Guy]

I know you need MMI3g, not sure about NAV. Hopefully not

Well considering you don't get an Individual setting unless you have Nav...I'd think it won't work.

[r32breeze]

Congrats on finding that. It actually is not new, but it is always fun to find stuff on your own. For a ton more fun, and sometimes useful codes, check here

I know both links. I did so many vag-com tricks by using them on my S4 but this headlight warning is the only thing that I couldn't get rid of till yesterday night
I feel like I conquered a city.. Well an Audi S4 at least

[DavidB8]

Yeah not everything is on my site. One of these days I'll update it. People are always surprised when I post something new on the forum as I keep forgetting to share it all on my website. I've also recently posted ADS info for Audizine members on my website. It isn't listed on the site like so many other secret have finished items but it's there. I never posted it live because there are a few things to finish on it but you can view it here. http://audienthusiasts.com/project_ADS.html

Oh if you check the codes thread near the end of the last page you'll also find a way to be able to use all your menus on the 3G MMI no matter how fast your moving (including addresses and all that for the phone I believe). Once again not on my site yet so you'll have to grab it there.

Great work on finding the code on your own though. It's not always the easiest risk to take. Maybe you can figure out how to make my side mirror lights work as DRL's :D

[DavidB8]

Just an add on for the ADS conversation, No Nav means no control of ADS through the menu, you have to add the buttons. However you can vag them to what ever default you want to use and just hope it works for all your driving situations.

[JJDubya]

And now you"ll show up after a nice dinner and have to call AoA Roadside Assistance 'cause you've got a dead battery?

Just to be sure I understand, in "AUTO" with the VCDS coding, this ^^ should never be a concern, right? In other words, it would only be an issue if you manually turned on the lights and left them in that mode?

[ActivS5]

Crossed posted this onto the A5/S5 section if that's ok. Great find!!!

[pyramid]

Thanks! Just coded this in my 2011 and it works. :D

[r32breeze]

Just to be sure I understand, in "AUTO" with the VCDS coding, this ^^ should never be a concern, right? In other words, it would only be an issue if you manually turned on the lights and left them in that mode?

Right.

@pyramid: I am glad it is proven that the code works on other cars as well :)

[BDI]

This is freakin' awesome!!! Can't wait to get rid of the annoying beep! Thanks mang!!

[asm777]

r32breeze, this is an epic find!

just enabled on both the S4 and the Q5.

also, to alleviate those who are concerned about leaving the lights on and not getting a warning, the "lights ON" warning WILL sound if you have your lights ON, key OUT and door OPEN. seems that the lights on warning is disabled only when the engine is on (key in the ignition - i.e. less risk that you'll leave the car and have the battery drain overnight).

however, this didn't turn off the "ignition on" warning that happens when you open the door with the key in (but engine off). any thoughts on that one? =P

btw, just shared on Q5 board as well. =)

[r32breeze]

r32breeze, this is an epic find!

just enabled on both the S4 and the Q5.

also, to alleviate those who are concerned about leaving the lights on and not getting a warning, the "lights ON" warning WILL sound if you have your lights ON, key OUT and door OPEN. seems that the lights on warning is disabled only when the engine is on (key in the ignition - i.e. less risk that you'll leave the car and have the battery drain overnight).

however, this didn't turn off the "ignition on" warning that happens when you open the door with the key in (but engine off). any thoughts on that one? =P

Today I have tried couple things. 1) The light switch can be 0, auto, parking lights on, head lights on 2) Get out of car and lock the car. It gave "lights are on" warning only at the switch is on " parking lights on" position not others! LEDs were on as parking lights only. No other lights were on any other state. Therefore we have very low risk of having a dead battery due to lights. Mine is always on auto position anyways...

BTW ignition warning is next on my list. Let's hope the luck is on our side...

[S4twister]

Dude, holy shit, it works! These warning beeps is easily the most annoying thing for me personally in this car. I just can't stand this frequency, makes me go nuts.

If you could possibly find the similar solution for ingnition warning, you'll be a Batman, Dark Night, and 007 all-in-one for me!!!

Oh, and Optimus Prime too! :)

[sharding]

Yep, without needing Sport Diff or ADS - of course it means since there is no buttons to change things, you have to recode the VCDS every time you want to change it, or leave it in Dynamic all the time and suffer much worse fuel economy.

Is the fuel economy really *that* much worse in dynamic? I have my car in dynamic all the time and I haven't really noticed a problem, but I don't really keep track either (I just know I don't have to go to the gas station more often than it seems like I should)...

[svander]

I haven't noticed any significant difference. The tank as a whole may last 10-15 miles less if I use dynamic all the time.

What I've noticed kills gas mileage in this car (more so than past cars I've owned) is AC use.

[pyramid]

Dude, holy shit, it works! These warning beeps is easily the most annoying thing for me personally in this car. I just can't stand this frequency, makes me go nuts.

If you could possibly find the similar solution for ingnition warning, you'll be a Batman, Dark Night, and 007 all-in-one for me!!!

Oh, and Optimus Prime too! :)

I'd probably leave the ignition warning on in, especially if you have the advanced keyless system. If you walk away from the car with the ignition on, it will keep the daytime running lights on and you may just think it's just the courtesy lights but you could end up with a dead battery when you come back.

[asm777]

I'd probably leave the ignition warning on in, especially if you have the advanced keyless system. If you walk away from the car with the ignition on, it will keep the daytime running lights on and you may just think it's just the courtesy lights but you could end up with a dead battery when you come back.

No advanced key here so waiting for the disable "ignition on" warning to be discovered! =)

[javsoriano]

Great find !!! Thanks for sharing !

[r32breeze]

Today I found this while searching to turn off the ignition warning.

Disable Ignition lock
[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 12
Bit 6 set to 1
you can get the key out without turning off ignition/engine

Nothing useful

[tutone]

r32breeze, you rock! Now if you can figure out how to make MMI default to presets you'll be sainted.

[Stubek]

r32breeze, you rock! Now if you can figure out how to make MMI default to presets you'll be sainted.

Which MMI settings are you talking about?
I found the min and max on volume controls for the radio. I need to post that up still. Are there other things in the MMi you are looking for?

[asm777]

Today I found this while searching to turn off the ignition warning.

Disable Ignition lock
[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 12
Bit 6 set to 1
you can get the key out without turning off ignition/engine

Nothing useful

This isn't the ignition on warning, right? Do I want to be able to take my key out without turning off the engine? I don't get it!

Which MMI settings are you talking about?
I found the min and max on volume controls for the radio. I need to post that up still. Are there other things in the MMi you are looking for?

I think a lot of people are still looking for the following two MMI changes:
- Set MAPS as default NAV screen
- Set PRESETS as default MEDIA/RADIO screen (Sorry, don't remember what the button says exactly)

[Stubek]

I have found a couple things with the default screen, but they seem to be a combination of MMI and VAG maybe. For example, I have found the setting for the splash screen at startup and tried to change it to be the Sline or S4 (I forget the setting) instead of the one I have, but it never actually changes. I was able to change a person's S4 to an A4 screen though, so it can be done, but it only did it once, then the next time it started was back to normal.