2013 Steering Issues VAG COM Fix?

[Seinsmeld13]

I pick up my replacement S4 on Tuesday...I'll post back on if this is standard coding now after delivery.

Congratulations on your new ride, we all wait with interest your findings. Lets keep this post alive.

[laakness]

Congratulations on your new ride, we all wait with interest your findings. Lets keep this post alive.

Well..it's new as in a replacement. I've had my S4 since December but Audi pre-lemon'd it and built me a new one.

Anyway, this is coming unchecked now.

[thedollardoctor]

Well..it's new as in a replacement. I've had my S4 since December but Audi pre-lemon'd it and built me a new one.

Anyway, this is coming unchecked now.

Interesting. Thanks for the update and congrats on the "new" S4 :-)

[kooltechie]

Anyway, this is coming unchecked now.

I doubt there's any, but would you be able to check if the ABS fault code is present via VAG COM?
If none found, would you be able to log a full scan and share it here so we can compare yours against ours to see if there are any other settings that might cause the ABS fault code?
TIA!

[lapisia]

Just got my vagcom today and the DSR is checked. The car was in service since last August so this vehicle is definitely an early build. However, only had the slip issue once and haven't had it since. roughly around 2k miles on the car.

[laakness]

I doubt there's any, but would you be able to check if the ABS fault code is present via VAG COM?
If none found, would you be able to log a full scan and share it here so we can compare yours against ours to see if there are any other settings that might cause the ABS fault code?
TIA!

Sure, I'll try to get to this tomorrow evening.

[u2nelson]

What is the consensus now for a 2013 S4 /S5?. What I am getting from reading this thread is we should deselect the DSR and not worry about the ABS fault code? Those who are a couple weeks into this change now, any issues?

[kooltechie]

Sure, I'll try to get to this tomorrow evening.

Thx! Much appreciated

[kooltechie]

What is the consensus now for a 2013 S4 /S5?. What I am getting from reading this thread is we should deselect the DSR and not worry about the ABS fault code? Those who are a couple weeks into this change now, any issues?

I've put well over 700 miles since the VAGCOM mod and not experienced anything negative, with an exception of the ABS error code.
However, I'd love to find a way to get rid of the ABS error code.

[drob23]

What is the consensus now for a 2013 S4 /S5?. What I am getting from reading this thread is we should deselect the DSR and not worry about the ABS fault code? Those who are a couple weeks into this change now, any issues?

I likewise have no problems with ABS functionality since unchecking DSR, but the error code remains. I'm *hoping* the error is just some kind of check sum thing that doesn't disable anything, just alerts a tech that something is awry.

[thedollardoctor]

Well over 1,500 miles since unchecked, no issues at all with ABS functionality. Have not scanned yet, but "assume" I have same fault code. I agree with other poster, it is likely a notice to tech that something else has been adjusted. Steering control is worth the ABS fault code in my opinion

[laakness]

Here is my scan. Looks like the ABS show malfunction and this was delivered yesterday so the dealer must be OK with it.

Mileage: 100km/62miles

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010
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
13-Auto Dist. Reg -- Status: OK 0000
14-Susp. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010
1B-Active Steering -- Status: OK 0000
22-AWD -- Status: OK 0000
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- 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: Malfunction 0010
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
A9-Struct. Borne Sound -- Status: OK 0000

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Address 01: Engine (J623-CGXC) Labels: 06E-907-551-CGW.clb
Part No SW: 8K5 907 551 E HW: 4G0 907 551 A
Component: 3.0l V6 TFSIH07 0002
Revision: --H07---
Coding: 0A190034054600060000
Shop #: WSC 06208 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM30TFS0218K5907551E 001002
ROD: N/A
VCID: 387FEC4C83BA8FD8D9C

No ASAM data for: "EV_ECM30TFS0218K5907551E" (AU48)
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels: 8K0-907-379.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 379 CK HW: 8K0 907 379 CK
Component: ESP8 quattro H09 0100
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 282D1A
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 8407C8BC07F29B38854

1 Fault Found:
00473 - Control Module for Elect. Park/Hand Brake (J540)
013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101101
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 46
Mileage: 1048574 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
Hex Value: 0x0000
Hex Value: 0x0280
Hex Value: 0x001A
Hex Value: 0x0999
Hex Value: 0x0000


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Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J393) Labels: 8K0-907-064-05.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 GM HW: 8K0 907 064 FM
Component: BCM2 2.0 H12 0633
Revision: 00002001
Coding: 0F814000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 8109C1A818E08E10AE2

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 905 852 E HW: 8K0 905 852 E
Component: J764 ELV MLB H40 0046

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K1 820 043 T HW: 8K1 820 043 T
Component: KLIMA 3 ZONEN H04 0121
Revision: C1000000 Serial number: 01280220130899
Coding: 6600228000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3979E948B0B096D0262

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels: 8K0-907-063.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 063 DJ HW: 8K0 907 063 DJ
Component: BCM1 1.0 H16 0103
Revision: 09016001 Serial number: 00000557414702
Coding: 26000015863CAFF23C0048C300003D0D4F9C9308A209022100 0008000000070200040030000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 7AFB3644F5365DC86F8

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K1 955 119 A HW: 8T1 955 119 Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
Component: WWS 210213 H07 0080
Coding: 00F511

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8U0 955 559 B HW: 8U0 955 559 B
Component: G397_RLFS H06 0002
Coding: 02005D

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8K0 941 531 AS HW: 8K0 941 531 AS
Component: E1 - LDS H03 0031

Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 4G0 907 410 A HW: 4H0 907 410 A
Component: USHL4.2 H30 0030

Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: 8K5 941 329 HW: 8K5 941 329
H01 0031

Subsystem 6 - Part No SW: 8K5 941 329 HW: 8K5 941 329
H01 0031

Subsystem 7 - Part No SW: 4H0 907 658 HW: 4H0 907 658
Component: AQ_Hum_Sensor H03 0003

No fault code found.

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Address 13: Auto Dist. Reg (J428) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K0 907 561 B HW: 8K0 907 561 B
Component: ACC3 H11 0100
Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 00333E
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3169D16868C05E909E2

No fault code found.

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Address 14: Susp. Elect. (J250) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8R0 907 364 C HW: 8K0 907 364
Component: DAEMPFUNGS-SG H09 0054
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 12021304680002
Coding: 070181
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3A7BF644B5B69DC82F8

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags (J234) Labels: 8K0-959-655.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 959 655 P HW: 8K0 959 655 P
Component: AirbagVW-AU10 H45 0610
Serial number: 003KJD91F3PM
Coding: 303942354730303030304A55304C384B3053
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010 003010
ROD: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010_AU48.rod
VCID: 4A9BA684ED560D48BF8

Seat occupied recognition:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 339 C HW: 8K0 959 339 C
Component: BF-Gewichtss. H02 0040
Serial number: 5810000R120000BURE

Crash sensor for side airbag; driver side:
Serial number: 6334MSME7653104ED

Crash sensor for side airbag; passenger side:
Serial number: 6344MSME765605418

Crash sensor for side airbag; rear driver side:
Serial number: 6352QSME052C24507

Crash sensor for side airbag; rear passenger side:
Serial number: 6362QSME512C0078D

Crash sensor for front airbag; driver side:
Serial number: 63732SME422C4C6CA

Crash sensor for front airbag; passenger side:
Serial number: 63832SME422C0E685

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel (J527) Labels: 8K0-953-568.clb
Part No SW: 8R0 953 568 S HW: 8R0 953 568 S
Component: Lenks.Modul H07 0171
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 20130222000769
Coding: 00001E
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 51A9B1E808003E90FE2

Component: E221 - MFL H03 0004

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 8T0-920-xxx-17.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 920 982 S HW: 8K0 920 982 S
Component: KOMBIINSTR. H35 0556
Revision: 00300000 Serial number: UW2283W2E
Coding: 83B50900BF01D705020000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 448788BCC772DB38454

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533) Labels: 8T0-907-468.clb
Part No SW: 8R0 907 468 P HW: 8R0 907 468 D
Component: GW-BEM 5CAN-M H11 0055
Revision: 1Z100027 Serial number: 2741Z132110104
Coding: 80C303FF00
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 4C97A09CEF2213788D4

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 915 181 HW: 8T0 915 181
Component: J367-BDMHella H03 8041

2 Faults Found:
00384 - Optical Databus
011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101011
Fault Priority: 5
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 45
Mileage: 46 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.04.22
Time: 09:17:21

Freeze Frame:
Bin. Bits: 10000
Voltage: 12.30 V
Count: 19
Bin. Bits: 10000

03041 - Energy Management Active
000 - - - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 7
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 49
Mileage: 81 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.04.23
Time: 17:36:09

Freeze Frame:
Bin. Bits: 10111
Voltage: 11.90 V
Count: 6


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Address 1B: Active Steering (J792) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K0 907 144 K HW: 8K0 907 144 K
Component: DYNAMIKLENK. H06 0710
Revision: 52001005 Serial number: --------------
Coding: 040000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 377DEF7086A480A0D06

No fault code found.

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Address 22: AWD (J492) Labels: 8K0-907-163.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 163 B HW: 8K0 907 163 A
Component: 4 Wheel Drive H14 0100
Serial number: 001402130001778
ASAM Dataset: EV_AllWheelDiffeQSPCAN 003019
ROD: EV_AllWheelDiffeQSPCAN.rod
VCID: 2F6DD71076F44860886

No fault code found.

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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr (J136) Labels: 8T0-959-760.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 959 760 D HW: 8K0 959 760 D
Component: MEM-FS H06 0076
Revision: AA000000 Serial number: 00000052417223
Coding: 00581B00000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3B75F340BA8CA4C034E

No fault code found.

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Address 3C: Lane Change (J769) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8T0 907 566 B HW: 8T0 907 566 B
Component: SWA Master H04 0060
Serial number: 0192808314
Coding: 010211
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_LaneChangAssis 001020
ROD: EV_LaneChangAssis.rod
VCID: 3F8D8750A694B8E0186

Lane Change Assistant 2:

No fault code found.

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386) Labels: 8K0-959-793.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 793 P HW: 8T0 959 793 G
Component: TSG FA H09 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 011C13204E00410001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 56A342F421EE59A82B0

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels: 8K0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 909 144 E HW: 8K0 909 144 B
Component: RCEPS H37 0506
Revision: 00001000 Serial number: 0009709629
Coding: 010000010001
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 006012
ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X.rod
VCID: 3365DB609ADC6C80ECE

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv. (J393) Labels: 8K0-907-064-46.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 GM HW: 8K0 907 064 FM
Component: BCM2 2.0 H12 0633
Revision: 00002001 Serial number: 0301720728
Coding: 0106063A00FA404580B0013200000000
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
VCID: 8109C1A818E08E10AE2

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 719 B HW: 8K0 959 719
Component: GTO BF H01 0080

Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C
Component: LIN BACKUP HO H05 1501

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 591 B HW: 8K0 959 591
Component: J245 PS050 H08 0043

No fault code found.

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Address 47: Sound System (J525) Labels: 8T0-035-223-BOM.clb
Part No SW: 8T1 035 223 A HW: 8T1 035 223 A
Component: DSP Prem H05 0030
Revision: 00005001 Serial number: 94813011380802
VCID: 2D51CD1874F83A70BAA

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387) Labels: 8K0-959-792.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 792 P HW: 8T0 959 792 G
Component: TSG BF H09 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 011C13204E00410001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 55A145F83CE852B022A

No fault code found.

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Address 53: Parking Brake (----) Labels: 8K0-907-801-V2.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 801 L HW: 8K0 907 801 J
Component: EPB-4 H01 0003
Revision: -------- Serial number: 30000000016411
ASAM Dataset: EV_ParkiBrake 001027
ROD: EV_ParkiBrake.rod
VCID: 387FEC4C83BA8FD8D9C

1 Fault Found:
131840 - Switch for Electric Parking Brake
C100C 13 [008] - Open Circuit
Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00000001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 45


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Address 56: Radio (R) Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No SW: 4G0 035 082 E HW: 4G0 035 082
Component: Radio U SIRIU H60 0121
Revision: AB001007 Serial number: 156B30D7696393
Coding: 020007010000000001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 224B2E243D26F508178

No fault code found.

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Address 5F: Information Electr. (J794) Labels: 4E0-035-6xx-5F.clb
Part No SW: 8R1 035 746 C HW: 8R1 035 746 B
Component: H-BNT-NA H44 0624
Revision: -------- Serial number: 204BW0D7564463
Coding: 110200000206E9EF75028B4E00000403140000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 377DEF7086A480A0D06

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8R0 060 884 BA
Component: NAR 2013 0703

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8R0 919 604 A HW: 8R0 919 604 A
Component: DU7 High H42 0104

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8T0 919 611 L HW: 8T0 919 611 C
Component: E0380 Bedient H02 0030

Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8R0 060 961 E
Component: CD-Database 4949

1 Fault Found:
02612 - Audio Wire Adapter Set
011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101011
Fault Priority: 5
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 45
Mileage: 46 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.04.22
Time: 09:16:58

Freeze Frame:
Voltage: 12.10 V


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Address 62: Door, Rear Left (J388) Labels: 8K0-959-795.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 795 Q HW: 8T0 959 795 H
Component: TSG HL H07 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 010C13204000210001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 59B949C850F076D0062

No fault code found.

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Address 6C: Back-up Cam. Labels: 4L0-910-441.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 907 441 C HW: 4L0 907 441 B
Component: J772__Rearview 0040
Revision: --H07--- Serial number: 525PA8-J2Z916A
Coding: 1001006
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 387FEC4C4BBA8FD8D9C

No fault code found.

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right (J389) Labels: 8K0-959-794.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 795 Q HW: 8T0 959 795 H
Component: TSG HR H07 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 010C13204000210001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 59B949C850F076D0062

No fault code found.

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Address A9: Struct. Borne Sound (J869) Labels: 4H0-907-159.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 159 HW: 4H0 907 159 A
Component: SAS-GEN 2 H06 0005
Serial number: 130124200481
ASAM Dataset: EV_SoundActuaGen2AU64X 002005
ROD: EV_SoundActuaGen2AU64X.rod
VCID: F2EB9E642546A588A78

No fault code found.

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[tomaszp72]

Here is my scan. Looks like the ABS show malfunction and this was delivered yesterday so the dealer must be OK with it.

Since your car is new and came with this fault you could just call your dealer and ask about it. I would be interested to hear what they have to say about it.

[[email protected]]

There are a fair number of folks who said they didn't have the ABS code, but I have yet to see anyone's scans that show this. Seems to me that everyone is getting the ABS code, which appears to be no big deal, but curious if anyone really has turn DSR off and not gotten the ABS code.

Thanks,

[drob23]

Here is my scan. Looks like the ABS show malfunction and this was delivered yesterday so the dealer must be OK with it.

This is a different ABS error code then the rest of us are dealing with. If I were you, I'd clear the errors and see the dealer if it returns. For the record, this is the error message along with the coding for the steering module I've been using:

Error Code:

Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels: 8K0-907-379.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 379 CK HW: 8K0 907 379 CK
Component: ESP8 quattro H09 0100
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 291D1A
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 8407C78A0723C93E2BD
1 Fault Found:
01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded
000 - -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100000
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 211
Mileage: 9560 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.04.15
Time: 19:24:00
Freeze Frame:
Hex Value: 0x0000
Hex Value: 0x47A2
Hex Value: 0x0015
Hex Value: 0x10B2
Hex Value: 0x0000

Steering Module scan:

Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels: 8K0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 909 144 E HW: 8K0 909 144 B
Component: RCEPS H37 0506
Revision: 00001000 Serial number: 0020897163
Coding: 000000010001
Shop #: WSC 12345 123 12345
ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 006012
ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X.rod
VCID: 3365D4569A0D3E86427
No fault code found.

[Mbrad]

I’m a tad lost here ... probably due to my noob status but please set me straight...
From the original post, the instructions were

“The box is under 44-electric steering assist module > coding > long coding > byte 0 > bit 4 (uncheck box for "Driver Steering Recommendation")”
In looking at the above scan,
Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels: 8K0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 909 144 E HW: 8K0 909 144 B
Component: RCEPS H37 0506
Revision: 00001000 Serial number: 0009709629
Coding: 010000010001
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 006012
ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X.rod
VCID: 3365DB609ADC6C80ECE

No fault code found.

It looks like bit 4 is a 1. (I am assuming that the counting starts with 0 as in typical digital bit coding, so the bit 4 is actually the fifth digit counting from left to right (e.g., the second “1”) and that a byte is 8 bits long. If that is the case, it would appear to me that the bit is “checked” (based on an assumption that checked = a “1”)
I know I have several assumptions in the above, please let me know if any are wrong.

Thanks

[drob23]

I’m a tad lost here ... probably due to my noob status but please set me straight...
From the original post, the instructions were

“The box is under 44-electric steering assist module > coding > long coding > byte 0 > bit 4 (uncheck box for "Driver Steering Recommendation")”
In looking at the above scan,
Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels: 8K0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 909 144 E HW: 8K0 909 144 B
Component: RCEPS H37 0506
Revision: 00001000 Serial number: 0009709629
Coding: 010000010001
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 006012
ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X.rod
VCID: 3365DB609ADC6C80ECE

No fault code found.

It looks like bit 4 is a 1. (I am assuming that the counting starts with 0 as in typical digital bit coding, so the bit 4 is actually the fifth digit counting from left to right (e.g., the second “1”) and that a byte is 8 bits long. If that is the case, it would appear to me that the bit is “checked” (based on an assumption that checked = a “1”)
I know I have several assumptions in the above, please let me know if any are wrong.

Thanks

!!!! BINGO...something is awry here! FANTASTIC CATCH. laakness DOES NOT have DSR active.


(1) Here is a coding from my car before I made the switch:

Coding: 100000010001

(2) Here is after the switch:

Coding: 000000010001

(3) Here is laakness:

Coding: 010000010001

To answer your question, the coding is displayed in Hex with byte 0 comprising the first two LEFT digits, byte 1 the next etc. So my original coding (1) has "10" for byte zero, corresponding to the binary string "00010000", where DSR is active because bit 4 (first one on right is bit 0) is toggled. You can see after I applied the coding (2) that the byte becomes "00" with DSR presumably off.

NEXT STEPS: It appears that the dealership is coding the module at byte 0 with the binary string "00000001" which could be the FIX that we're looking for to remove the abs coding error while turning off DSR. I'm at work right now and don't have VCDS on hand, but I'll see tonight if I can code in this string and fix the error.

Nice job asking the dumb question, just might be the ticket we've been looking for!!

[[email protected]]

Sitting here trying to replicate the coding above (minus the Charisma coding since I don't have it) and VCDS gives two errors.

Sequence error and out of range error.

The bit that is being changed is "Steering Aid Control Module Locked/Coded". Maybe we need security access first and then to change that bit.

Cheers,

[drob23]

Also, wanted to follow up with some marketing fluff I found from a TRW system of the same name: http://www.trw.com/sites/default/fil...glish_2013.pdf

It appears that one of the important features is "split mu braking assist", which I'm guessing could be why we're seeing the fault with ABS. Seems the DSR works with the the ABS system while braking hard on surfaces with frictional differences. A question with the ABS fault might be "how does the ABS system work when limit braking and turning at the same time"? ABS might function fine while hard braking in a straight line, but this error code could mess up hard braking + turning...

[drob23]

Sitting here trying to replicate the coding above (minus the Charisma coding since I don't have it) and VCDS gives two errors.

Sequence error and out of range error.

The bit that is being changed is "Steering Aid Control Module Locked/Coded". Maybe we need security access first and then to change that bit.

Cheers,

Interesting, I'll try when I get home, but this is somewhat discouraging.

Edit - Tried at home and ended up with the same result. Couldn't apply the coding due to errors 31 and 22.

[[email protected]]

Asking around to see if anyone has a lead on the Security Access for the Steering Assist module.

I fired up the VAS PC and there is no coding ability in the Steering Assist section. Either way most everything is done via SVM regardless so coding isn't easy. There is a function to change coding for modified vehicles but it requires an SVM code which I know little about at the moment.

Cheers,

[Mbrad]

My S4 is scheduled to arrive in about a month. I will ask for a copy of the scan and post for another point of reference.

If this is a fix as you guys think above, and my new 2013 (I love buying end of model year for exactly this reason) has the same coding as laakness, should I still buy a VCDS cable (was def. going to before)? Or possible put that money towards Alu Kruez?

[lapisia]

My S4 is scheduled to arrive in about a month. I will ask for a copy of the scan and post for another point of reference.

If this is a fix as you guys think above, and my new 2013 (I love buying end of model year for exactly this reason) has the same coding as laakness, should I still buy a VCDS cable (was def. going to before)? Or possible put that money towards Alu Kruez?

If you can find someone local to do vagcom mods for you, then do that and save the money for alu kreuz. If not, vagcom is very necessary imo to do mods, redo them once dealer wipes your codes, or run scans and clear fault codes. I've only had my tool for 2 days and I love it!

[kooltechie]

Here is my scan. Looks like the ABS show malfunction and this was delivered yesterday so the dealer must be OK with it.

Thank you for posting the scan!!!!

[thedollardoctor]

My car goes into the dealership today for springs and summer wheels install (yeah I know, "you took it too the stealership?!?" yep, I actually really like and trust my head tech who has been with Audi for 20 years and believe it or not, they were $80 LESS than any other quote I got!). Anyway, I took the wheels and springs over there yesterday with my truck and had a nice chat with my tech about the steering issues and ABS fault code. He said it sounds like DSR has been the issue from the beginning (and if you were to go back through the entire steering thread you would find SEVERAL posts early on where I was reporting what my tech "thought" it was, and in those descriptions, he was describing a faulty "steering angle sensor" which was misreading the grooves in the road or wind gust and trying to overcorrect them with steering assist boost), pretty funny, but my tech was basically describing the issue perfectly, just the wrong reason (faulty DSR instead of faulty steering angle sensor).

I told him as well about the ABS Fault Code issues with disabling DSR and he said since they both communicate related to the electronic stability control system he was not surprised by that. I told him it has been confirmed that they still have functionality. He said not to worry about it.

I also told him I am now flashed Stage I and asked that he not plug my car into Audi's main system, he said he would not and re-affirmed that eventhough that would cause my car to be "flagged" in the system as "tuned". it would not automatically make it TD1. He said they have been advised by Audi in numerous instances that if it is obvious the issue with the car has nothing to do with a tune, such as issues they have had pop up on other cars without tunes etc. or typical maintenance issues, they are allowed to do the warranty work, if it's a blown piston ring.... no warranty work..... sounds reasonable to me.

Anyway, just thought I'd share my chat with the tech

I also scanned my ECU last night and found the ABS Code, as well as a couple others tat I am going to look into, probably related to a couple other things I have been doing to my car and will be posting about in a couple weeks once it's all done.

[drob23]

Two questions -

laakness: Any luck clearing the parking brake error code? Assuming that after fixing this you will have an error code free S4 without DSR active...jealous...

Alex: Any luck coding "Steering Aid Control Module Locked/Coded"? I can try to help this weekend if you have any ideas on how to approach this problem. I guess last resort is one could take it into the dealer and see what they say.

[laakness]

I haven't tried yet. Had my grill being installed yesterday and finally got to go hit some golf balls. I'll give it a shot tonight or tomorrow as I'll have some free time.

[drob23]

I haven't tried yet. Had my grill being installed yesterday and finally got to go hit some golf balls. I'll give it a shot tonight or tomorrow as I'll have some free time.

Haha, yup, finally got some sunshine here too. No worries, looking forward to your results whenever you get the chance. Thanks!

[[email protected]]

Two questions -

laakness: Any luck clearing the parking brake error code? Assuming that after fixing this you will have an error code free S4 without DSR active...jealous...

Alex: Any luck coding "Steering Aid Control Module Locked/Coded"? I can try to help this weekend if you have any ideas on how to approach this problem. I guess last resort is one could take it into the dealer and see what they say.

Unfortunately no luck. I get a sequence error first and then a coding out of range error when tried again. I tried 7 security codes from other modules I found around the web that deal with steering, ABS, etc and no luck. Hard part is that many of the access codes are not published anymore.

Cheers,

[laakness]

Here is my latest scan. I cleared all DTC's and then ran some errands (30 or so miles) and then scanned. Looks clear.

Saturday,27,April,2013,08:24:14:59652
VCDS Version: Release 11.11.5 (x64)
Data version: 20121222



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Chassis Type: 8R0
Scan: 01 03 05 08 09 13 14 15 16 17 19 1B 22 36 3C 42 44 46 47 52
53 56 5F 62 6C 72 A9

VIN: Mileage: 310km/192miles

01-Engine -- 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
13-Auto Dist. Reg -- Status: OK 0000
14-Susp. Elect. -- 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
1B-Active Steering -- Status: OK 0000
22-AWD -- Status: OK 0000
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- 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
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
A9-Struct. Borne Sound -- Status: OK 0000

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Address 01: Engine (J623-CGXC) Labels: 06E-907-551-CGW.clb
Part No SW: 8K5 907 551 E HW: 4G0 907 551 A
Component: 3.0l V6 TFSIH07 0002
Revision: --H07---
Coding: 0A190034054600060000
Shop #: WSC 06208 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM30TFS0218K5907551E 001002
ROD: N/A
VCID: 387FEC4C83BA8FD8D9C

No ASAM data for: "EV_ECM30TFS0218K5907551E" (AU48)
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 1100

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Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels: 8K0-907-379.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 379 CK HW: 8K0 907 379 CK
Component: ESP8 quattro H09 0100
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 282D1A
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 8407C8BC07F29B38854

No fault code found.

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Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J393) Labels: 8K0-907-064-05.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 GM HW: 8K0 907 064 FM
Component: BCM2 2.0 H12 0633
Revision: 00002001
Coding: 0F814000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 8109C1A818E08E10AE2

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 905 852 E HW: 8K0 905 852 E
Component: J764 ELV MLB H40 0046

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K1 820 043 T HW: 8K1 820 043 T
Component: KLIMA 3 ZONEN H04 0121
Revision: C1000000 Serial number: 01280220130899
Coding: 6600228000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3979E948B0B096D0262

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels: 8K0-907-063.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 063 DJ HW: 8K0 907 063 DJ
Component: BCM1 1.0 H16 0103
Revision: 09016001 Serial number: 00000557414702
Coding: 26000015863CAFF23C0040C300003D0D4F9C9308A209022100 0008000000070200040030000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 7AFB3644F5365DC86F8

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K1 955 119 A HW: 8T1 955 119 Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
Component: WWS 210213 H07 0080
Coding: 00F511

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8U0 955 559 B HW: 8U0 955 559 B
Component: G397_RLFS H06 0002
Coding: 02005D

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8K0 941 531 AS HW: 8K0 941 531 AS
Component: E1 - LDS H03 0031

Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 4G0 907 410 A HW: 4H0 907 410 A
Component: USHL4.2 H30 0030

Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: 8K5 941 329 HW: 8K5 941 329
H01 0031

Subsystem 6 - Part No SW: 8K5 941 329 HW: 8K5 941 329
H01 0031

Subsystem 7 - Part No SW: 4H0 907 658 HW: 4H0 907 658
Component: AQ_Hum_Sensor H03 0003

No fault code found.

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Address 13: Auto Dist. Reg (J428) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K0 907 561 B HW: 8K0 907 561 B
Component: ACC3 H11 0100
Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 00333E
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3169D16868C05E909E2

No fault code found.

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Address 14: Susp. Elect. (J250) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8R0 907 364 C HW: 8K0 907 364
Component: DAEMPFUNGS-SG H09 0054
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 12021304680002
Coding: 070181
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3A7BF644B5B69DC82F8

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags (J234) Labels: 8K0-959-655.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 959 655 P HW: 8K0 959 655 P
Component: AirbagVW-AU10 H45 0610
Serial number: 003KJD91F3PM
Coding: 303942354730303030304A55304C384B3053
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010 003010
ROD: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010_AU48.rod
VCID: 4A9BA684ED560D48BF8

Seat occupied recognition:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 339 C HW: 8K0 959 339 C
Component: BF-Gewichtss. H02 0040
Serial number: 5810000R120000BURE

Crash sensor for side airbag; driver side:
Serial number: 6334MSME7653104ED

Crash sensor for side airbag; passenger side:
Serial number: 6344MSME765605418

Crash sensor for side airbag; rear driver side:
Serial number: 6352QSME052C24507

Crash sensor for side airbag; rear passenger side:
Serial number: 6362QSME512C0078D

Crash sensor for front airbag; driver side:
Serial number: 63732SME422C4C6CA

Crash sensor for front airbag; passenger side:
Serial number: 63832SME422C0E685

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel (J527) Labels: 8K0-953-568.clb
Part No SW: 8R0 953 568 S HW: 8R0 953 568 S
Component: Lenks.Modul H07 0171
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 20130222000769
Coding: 00001E
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 51A9B1E808003E90FE2

Component: E221 - MFL H03 0004

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 8T0-920-xxx-17.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 920 982 S HW: 8K0 920 982 S
Component: KOMBIINSTR. H35 0556
Revision: 00300000 Serial number: UW2283W2E
Coding: 83B50900BF01D705020000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 448788BCC772DB38454

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533) Labels: 8T0-907-468.clb
Part No SW: 8R0 907 468 P HW: 8R0 907 468 D
Component: GW-BEM 5CAN-M H11 0055
Revision: 1Z100027 Serial number: 2741Z132110104
Coding: 80C303FF00
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 4C97A09CEF2213788D4

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 915 181 HW: 8T0 915 181
Component: J367-BDMHella H03 8041

No fault code found.

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Address 1B: Active Steering (J792) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8K0 907 144 K HW: 8K0 907 144 K
Component: DYNAMIKLENK. H06 0710
Revision: 52001005 Serial number: --------------
Coding: 040000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 377DEF7086A480A0D06

No fault code found.

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Address 22: AWD (J492) Labels: 8K0-907-163.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 163 B HW: 8K0 907 163 A
Component: 4 Wheel Drive H14 0100
Serial number: 001402130001778
ASAM Dataset: EV_AllWheelDiffeQSPCAN 003019
ROD: EV_AllWheelDiffeQSPCAN.rod
VCID: 2F6DD71076F44860886

No fault code found.

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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr (J136) Labels: 8T0-959-760.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 959 760 D HW: 8K0 959 760 D
Component: MEM-FS H06 0076
Revision: AA000000 Serial number: 00000052417223
Coding: 00581B00000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3B75F340BA8CA4C034E

No fault code found.

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Address 3C: Lane Change (J769) Labels: None
Part No SW: 8T0 907 566 B HW: 8T0 907 566 B
Component: SWA Master H04 0060
Serial number: 0192808314
Coding: 010211
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_LaneChangAssis 001020
VCID: 3F8D8750A694B8E0186


No fault code found.

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386) Labels: 8K0-959-793.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 793 P HW: 8T0 959 793 G
Component: TSG FA H09 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 011C13204E00410001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 56A342F421EE59A82B0

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels: 8K0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 909 144 E HW: 8K0 909 144 B
Component: RCEPS H37 0506
Revision: 00001000 Serial number: 0009709629
Coding: 010000010001
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 006012
ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X.rod
VCID: 3365DB609ADC6C80ECE

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv. (J393) Labels: 8K0-907-064-46.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 GM HW: 8K0 907 064 FM
Component: BCM2 2.0 H12 0633
Revision: 00002001 Serial number: 0301720728
Coding: 0106063A00FA404580B0013200000000
Shop #: WSC 06324 000 00000
VCID: 8109C1A818E08E10AE2

Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 719 B HW: 8K0 959 719
Component: GTO BF H01 0080

Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C
Component: LIN BACKUP HO H05 1501

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 591 B HW: 8K0 959 591
Component: J245 PS050 H08 0043

No fault code found.

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Address 47: Sound System (J525) Labels: 8T0-035-223-BOM.clb
Part No SW: 8T1 035 223 A HW: 8T1 035 223 A
Component: DSP Prem H05 0030
Revision: 00005001 Serial number: 94813011380802
VCID: 2D51CD1874F83A70BAA

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387) Labels: 8K0-959-792.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 792 P HW: 8T0 959 792 G
Component: TSG BF H09 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 011C13204E00410001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 55A145F83CE852B022A

No fault code found.

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Address 53: Parking Brake (----) Labels: 8K0-907-801-V2.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 801 L HW: 8K0 907 801 J
Component: EPB-4 H01 0003
Revision: -------- Serial number: 30000000016411
ASAM Dataset: EV_ParkiBrake 001027
ROD: EV_ParkiBrake.rod
VCID: 387FEC4C83BA8FD8D9C

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio (R) Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No SW: 4G0 035 082 E HW: 4G0 035 082
Component: Radio U SIRIU H60 0121
Revision: AB001007 Serial number: 156B30D7696393
Coding: 020007010000000001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 224B2E243D26F508178

No fault code found.

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Address 5F: Information Electr. (J794) Labels: 4E0-035-6xx-5F.clb
Part No SW: 8R1 035 746 C HW: 8R1 035 746 B
Component: H-BNT-NA H44 0624
Revision: -------- Serial number: 204BW0D7564463
Coding: 110200000206E9EF75028B4E00000403140000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 377DEF7086A480A0D06

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8R0 060 884 BA
Component: NAR 2013 0703

Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8R0 919 604 A HW: 8R0 919 604 A
Component: DU7 High H42 0104

Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8T0 919 611 L HW: 8T0 919 611 C
Component: E0380 Bedient H02 0030

Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8R0 060 961 E
Component: CD-Database 4949

No fault code found.

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Address 62: Door, Rear Left (J388) Labels: 8K0-959-795.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 795 Q HW: 8T0 959 795 H
Component: TSG HL H07 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 010C13204000210001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 59B949C850F076D0062

No fault code found.

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Address 6C: Back-up Cam. Labels: 4L0-910-441.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 907 441 C HW: 4L0 907 441 B
Component: J772__Rearview 0040
Revision: --H07--- Serial number: 525PA8-J2Z916A
Coding: 1001006
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 387FEC4C4BBA8FD8D9C

No fault code found.

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right (J389) Labels: 8K0-959-794.clb
Part No SW: 8T0 959 795 Q HW: 8T0 959 795 H
Component: TSG HR H07 0304
Revision: -------- Serial number: --------------
Coding: 010C13204000210001
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 59B949C850F076D0062

No fault code found.

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Address A9: Struct. Borne Sound (J869) Labels: 4H0-907-159.clb
Part No SW: 8K0 907 159 HW: 4H0 907 159 A
Component: SAS-GEN 2 H06 0005
Serial number: 130124200481
ASAM Dataset: EV_SoundActuaGen2AU64X 002005
ROD: EV_SoundActuaGen2AU64X.rod
VCID: F2EB9E642546A588A78

No fault code found.

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[Seinsmeld13]

I'm unchecked and have been for several weeks. I just returned to Canada after picking up a Boxster S in North Carolina. In five days I put on 2,000 km on this Boxster. So I was driving a car with pretty much perfect steering and feel. So when I got home I took out the S for a spirited ride. All I can say is this unchecking mod has cured this major fault. The feel of the S is comparable to the Boxster when in auto. Dynamic in the S is terrible. Dynamic in all other settings is a must. Great find boys.

[BzzzBom]

I'm unchecked and have been for several weeks. I just returned to Canada after picking up a Boxster S in North Carolina. In five days I put on 2,000 km on this Boxster. So I was driving a car with pretty much perfect steering and feel. So when I got home I took out the S for a spirited ride. All I can say is this unchecking mod has cured this major fault. The feel of the S is comparable to the Boxster when in auto. Dynamic in the S is terrible. Dynamic in all other settings is a must. Great find boys.

Someone please translate.

[Pilfer]

I took my car to the dealer to have the summer tires installed last week. I think that the steering feels tighter and more accurate since. I am wondering if the dealer made a change similar to the one described on this thread without telling me. I hadn't had any steering issues with 2500 miles on my car. Maybe it's just the difference between summer and winter tires but something is different for the better.

[achilleas101]

I took my car to the dealer to have the summer tires installed last week. I think that the steering feels tighter and more accurate since. I am wondering if the dealer made a change similar to the one described on this thread without telling me. I hadn't had any steering issues with 2500 miles on my car. Maybe it's just the difference between summer and winter tires but something is different for the better.

i can tell you that when i switched my 18s with the all seasons to the 19s with summer tires, the steering got a LOT tighter. and i didn't have the dealer do the work, so i can tell you that theres a different feel just from the rubber, without a doubt.

[mattchat]

Yup, that's an obvious improvement as it warms up and you have proper rubber compound.

i can tell you that when i switched my 18s with the all seasons to the 19s with summer tires, the steering got a LOT tighter. and i didn't have the dealer do the work, so i can tell you that theres a different feel just from the rubber, without a doubt.

[stactum]

i can tell you that when i switched my 18s with the all seasons to the 19s with summer tires, the steering got a LOT tighter. and i didn't have the dealer do the work, so i can tell you that theres a different feel just from the rubber, without a doubt.

I will be able to comment on this tomorrow. Just switched my winters to Conti. I had no complaints regarding steering after I unchecked DSR option using VAG COM. My steering had weight to it even in comfort. We'll see if there is further improvement with 19" summers.

[shipy]

Re-checked my A5 today to feel the difference. Ticked the car seems to want to fight for who has control, unticked steering is much lighter like running on high tyre pressures, no fight but maybe a little too light. Not happy with abs fault but got a few hundred miles to do tomorrow so se how it goes. Coded drive select made no noticeable difference.

[Nuccadoc]

tried to check the box again and I get an error, "coding rejected,error 22:conditions not correct or request sequence error."

what gives?

was seeing if checking it back took away the abs error. Also have a tpms error.

UPDATE: got it, helps if you have the car on

[BzzzBom]

So, Is everyone's steering OK now? I wonder if Audi is still working on a fix or maybe they are content that we aren't pestering them anymore. Personally I am happy with the revised rack + VAG Com mod. I don't think I would let AOA screw with my car even if they get an "official fix."

[Seinsmeld13]

So, Is everyone's steering OK now? I wonder if Audi is still working on a fix or maybe they are content that we aren't pestering them anymore. Personally I am happy with the revised rack + VAG Com mod. I don't think I would let AOA screw with my car even if they get an "official fix."

I believe they are still working on a fix. I would say 10-15% of 2013 S4 owners with this problem are members of any Audi forum nor are they aware of our fix. I haven't told my dealer that mine is fixed by this simple mod. I was told I would get a call when there was a fix. They must getting pestered on a daily basis about this fault. I see Audi cars driving around daily and when i do I see their cars with the blink I know they they have no idea about vagcom or any other com except for .com.