Installation guide for activating RS Engine Data and Shift Lights on Virtual Cockpit

[Ic3m4n]

I haven't seen any reports of people successfully using the pro without some sort of issue.

Even if you manage to sort the adaptive suspension issue, good luck using your OBD port unless you have the hazards on.. makes datalogging, tuning, and running a P3 guage incredibly tedious.

So just an update on the subject, I've received the package today and of course installed everything with no issues. After coding was performed I received a fault regarding the suspension. But there is a fix for it see below. As regards to issue with OBD I have not experienced any yet. I use VCDS and tried to run datalogging and other options and did see any issues.
1 Turn on the car
2 Put it to neutral
3 Turn left direction
4 Press and hold return button for 15 sec [while holding rpm will go to 1.4k once you will let go of the button all is done.

[cthan3o3]

So just an update on the subject, I've received the package today and of course installed everything with no issues. After coding was performed I received a fault regarding the suspension. But there is a fix for it see below. As regards to issue with OBD I have not experienced any yet. I use VCDS and tried to run datalogging and other options and did see any issues.
1 Turn on the car
2 Put it to neutral
3 Turn left direction
4 Press and hold return button for 15 sec [while holding rpm will go to 1.4k once you will let go of the button all is done.

Good work!

Keep us updated if you come across any issues in the future!



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[Ic3m4n]

Good work!

Keep us updated if you come across any issues in the future!



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Another quick update just wanted to clarify, I've tried to log data and on VCDS side all worked 100% but G-Sensor did not work, once I disconnected OBD connector G-sensor started reading. Not sure is it intended or was it an accident tried it few times and it seem that they made an update on the Rainbow unit to switch off the reading or the OBD was just overwriting it.
Will make a few tests in the next few days and come back with my findings.

[cthan3o3]

Another quick update just wanted to clarify, I've tried to log data and on VCDS side all worked 100% but G-Sensor did not work, once I disconnected OBD connector G-sensor started reading. Not sure is it intended or was it an accident tried it few times and it seem that they made an update on the Rainbow unit to switch off the reading or the OBD was just overwriting it.
Will make a few tests in the next few days and come back with my findings.

Does your Torque gauge go to 100 at WOT? Mine does not go past 86


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[Ic3m4n]

Does your Torque gauge go to 100 at WOT? Mine does not go past 86


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Torque and HP goes to 100%, did you had any remap done or any kind of tune ? I would contact supplier in china maybe there is a fix for that.

[Ic3m4n]

I haven't seen any reports of people successfully using the pro without some sort of issue.

Even if you manage to sort the adaptive suspension issue, good luck using your OBD port unless you have the hazards on.. makes datalogging, tuning, and running a P3 guage incredibly tedious.

Just want to be clear please do not order if you planning to buy the pro unit based on my experience, I've only had it for a day and need to run some tests to confirm everything is 100%, if there will be any glitches I will post my finding by end of week.

[l0stperfecti0n]

So just an update on the subject, I've received the package today and of course installed everything with no issues. After coding was performed I received a fault regarding the suspension. But there is a fix for it see below. As regards to issue with OBD I have not experienced any yet. I use VCDS and tried to run datalogging and other options and did see any issues.
1 Turn on the car
2 Put it to neutral
3 Turn left direction
4 Press and hold return button for 15 sec [while holding rpm will go to 1.4k once you will let go of the button all is done.

This is awesome! Can’t wait to see if you find any issues after having it installed for a few days. Great work and thanks for being the test subject for everyone.


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[Ic3m4n]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to see if you find any issues after having it installed for a few days. Great work and thanks for being the test subject for everyone.


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Ok, another update, today been driving about logging data and I have to say that from time to time the graph does stop reading and for a few sec like it loses connection but it only happened while hard acceleration. I've tried to log data while on standstill and lasted around 9 min and got bored. Also, there is another thing I noticed not sure how can it be resolved but will try to contact the supplier in China. Looking at my graph of G-sensor values.
0.7 - Breaking
0.6 - Acceleration
0.8 - Right corner
0.5 - Left corner

It seems it would need to be moved clockwise 90 degrees 0.6 value should be on the bottom, not sure can it be resolved.
Did not see any issues with Power and Torque data, checked also a scan of all of the modules and there is no issue. So now need to ask yourself how often do you log data and is it an issue for you to disconnect the unit just in case you would need to log some data. Another thing I will test if the Acceleration Data option in Instrument-17 will be off, will the ODB still lose comms, will try to test it tomorrow.

Below is supplier I've purchased my unit if any one is still interested.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch

[K1196A]

Ok, another update, today been driving about logging data and I have to say that from time to time the graph does stop reading and for a few sec like it loses connection but it only happened while hard acceleration. I've tried to log data while on standstill and lasted around 9 min and got bored. Also, there is another thing I noticed not sure how can it be resolved but will try to contact the supplier in China. Looking at my graph of G-sensor values.
0.7 - Breaking
0.6 - Acceleration
0.8 - Right corner
0.5 - Left corner

It seems it would need to be moved clockwise 90 degrees 0.6 value should be on the bottom, not sure can it be resolved.
Did not see any issues with Power and Torque data, checked also a scan of all of the modules and there is no issue. So now need to ask yourself how often do you log data and is it an issue for you to disconnect the unit just in case you would need to log some data. Another thing I will test if the Acceleration Data option in Instrument-17 will be off, will the ODB still lose comms, will try to test it tomorrow.

Below is supplier I've purchased my unit if any one is still interested.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch

Thanks for the update and the rigorous testing.

[jas9]

Ok, another update, today been driving about logging data and I have to say that from time to time the graph does stop reading and for a few sec like it loses connection but it only happened while hard acceleration. I've tried to log data while on standstill and lasted around 9 min and got bored. Also, there is another thing I noticed not sure how can it be resolved but will try to contact the supplier in China. Looking at my graph of G-sensor values.
0.7 - Breaking
0.6 - Acceleration
0.8 - Right corner
0.5 - Left corner

It seems it would need to be moved clockwise 90 degrees 0.6 value should be on the bottom, not sure can it be resolved.
Did not see any issues with Power and Torque data, checked also a scan of all of the modules and there is no issue. So now need to ask yourself how often do you log data and is it an issue for you to disconnect the unit just in case you would need to log some data. Another thing I will test if the Acceleration Data option in Instrument-17 will be off, will the ODB still lose comms, will try to test it tomorrow.

Below is supplier I've purchased my unit if any one is still interested.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch

I commend you for taking the time to compile this data. I also have the Pro module and I ended up reverting the G-Meter wiring to factory. I just didn’t find it that useful. It fixed the OBD issues I had with the P3 gauge and logging, but at the same time broke the functionality with the different modes on the module.

[Ic3m4n]

I commend you for taking the time to compile this data. I also have the Pro module and I ended up reverting the G-Meter wiring to the factory. I just didn’t find it that useful. It fixed the OBD issues I had with the P3 gauge and logging, but at the same time broke the functionality with the different modes on the module.

Recently I successfully installed a TPMS but before had to update my VC to the 0379 version(version I was running H15 0309), I would not know how and where to get the appropriate file if it would not be to forums. The least I can do is share my experience the same way.

One thing that puzzles me as regards G-sensor my understanding is the car does not have one built-in and the unit I've purchased has it so do I understand correctly that there is something wrong with the unit? or is it a sensor built in the car?

Seen a video of the RS5 model while lunchstart the trend went to the bottom braking to top in my car it goes to the right while braking goes to the left anyone else have these issues as well or is it only me?

[K1196A]

Recently I successfully installed a TPMS but before had to update my VC to the 0379 version(version I was running H15 0309), I would not know how and where to get the appropriate file if it would not be to forums. The least I can do is share my experience the same way.

One thing that puzzles me as regards G-sensor my understanding is the car does not have one built-in and the unit I've purchased has it so do I understand correctly that there is something wrong with the unit? or is it a sensor built in the car?

Seen a video of the RS5 model while lunchstart the trend went to the bottom braking to top in my car it goes to the right while braking goes to the left anyone else have these issues as well or is it only me?

While we're asking you to do all kinds of stuff, do you have a link for the thread you used to update the VC?

[Ic3m4n]

While we're asking you to do all kinds of stuff, do you have a link for the thread you used to update the VC?

There is a few of them out there I used


https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...pdate-3005109/

also, a Polish version.

https://a4-klub.pl/topic/479351-aktu...rtual-cockpit/

If you will be performing VC update my advice would be to buy a fast memory card otherwise it will take a while for it to update [15-30 min] took me less than 10min.
Also possibly should still have the file which I used to update the VC if someone would need it.

[K1196A]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar! Cheers!

[Ic3m4n]

Returning the Unit, as could not resolve the issue with inverted G-meter. Did any one else experience issue similar as my ?


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[l0stperfecti0n]

Returning the Unit, as could not resolve the issue with inverted G-meter. Did any one else experience issue similar as my ?


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I decided to take the plunge and installed the pro unit today. I was able to disable the suspension malfunction and the g-meter seems to be working correctly / as I would expect it to. I tried using my Bluetooth obd2 adaptor with Torque pro app on my old android phone and it doesn’t work while the car is running. Oddly, it works with just the ignition on and the engine off.


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[AldermanToffee]

I decided to take the plunge and installed the pro unit today. I was able to disable the suspension malfunction and the g-meter seems to be working correctly / as I would expect it to. I tried using my Bluetooth obd2 adaptor with Torque pro app on my old android phone and it doesn’t work while the car is running. Oddly, it works with just the ignition on and the engine off.


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Hazards need to be on for OBD to work correctly.

[l0stperfecti0n]

Very strange! Thanks for the info. Still loving the gauges for now. Might get annoying eventually. I’ll probably revert back for track days so I can monitor things a bit.


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[OZS5_Kev]

I decided to take the plunge and installed the pro unit today. I was able to disable the suspension malfunction and the g-meter seems to be working correctly / as I would expect it to. I tried using my Bluetooth obd2 adaptor with Torque pro app on my old android phone and it doesn’t work while the car is running. Oddly, it works with just the ignition on and the engine off.


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Hi there,

What unit did you get, are you able to link?

Also are you saying the shift lights work as well as the gmeter and power/torque display?

How did you disable the suspension fault?

TIA


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[l0stperfecti0n]

Hi there,

What unit did you get, are you able to link?

Also are you saying the shift lights work as well as the gmeter and power/torque display?

How did you disable the suspension fault?

TIA


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Hey,

Sorry, just seeing this message.

Here is what I purchased:

US $195.00 | For Audi S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 SQ5 TTS SQ8 virtual cockpit modify RS sports layout rainbow module
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPwgsBC

The picture attached is how to get the suspension issue to stop.

So far still working fine. I just can’t use Torque Pro App or anything like to monitor temps while the car is running. Seems to work when ignition is on and engine is off though.

IMG_3147.jpg


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[OZS5_Kev]

Thanks for sharing. A couple questions;

- do all the features work being g meter, power/torque and shift lights?
- in the video from your link it shows the shift light colours initiate before the rpm hits 5000rpm and then is constantly flashing red, is that what yours does also?
- the steps to remove the suspension fault include turning the wheel left, holding return while holding revs. Is this left full lock? What is the return button and also what are you revving to? Seems a strange combo of steps, I would have thought perhaps coding out the error was required.

Thanks again!


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[sbruno624]

Hey,

Sorry, just seeing this message.

Here is what I purchased:

US $195.00 | For Audi S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 SQ5 TTS SQ8 virtual cockpit modify RS sports layout rainbow module
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPwgsBC

The picture attached is how to get the suspension issue to stop.

So far still working fine. I just can’t use Torque Pro App or anything like to monitor temps while the car is running. Seems to work when ignition is on and engine is off though.

IMG_3147.jpg


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What a hilarious way to fix the suspension issue…

Does this modify the HUD also?


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[AldermanToffee]

Thanks for sharing. A couple questions;

- do all the features work being g meter, power/torque and shift lights?
- in the video from your link it shows the shift light colours initiate before the rpm hits 5000rpm and then is constantly flashing red, is that what yours does also?
- the steps to remove the suspension fault include turning the wheel left, holding return while holding revs. Is this left full lock? What is the return button and also what are you revving to? Seems a strange combo of steps, I would have thought perhaps coding out the error was required.

Thanks again!


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In regards to your second point, unfortunately it will always show the shift lights early and out of sync to the actual tachometer. No fix for it, super annoying. If I had known that would be the case I wouldn't have gotten one in the first place but hey-ho.

[l0stperfecti0n]

Thanks for sharing. A couple questions;

- do all the features work being g meter, power/torque and shift lights?
- in the video from your link it shows the shift light colours initiate before the rpm hits 5000rpm and then is constantly flashing red, is that what yours does also?
- the steps to remove the suspension fault include turning the wheel left, holding return while holding revs. Is this left full lock? What is the return button and also what are you revving to? Seems a strange combo of steps, I would have thought perhaps coding out the error was required.

Thanks again!


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You’re welcome!

Yes, all of the features are working for me. My car is a 2018 Premium Plus with sport diff and the adaptive suspension.

As far as the shift lights go, it seems to be working as I would expect when I drive. It turns green at 4500, then yellow at 5000, and orange at like 5800. i think it flashes at 6000. I attached a screenshot from a video I took when I first installed it.IMG_3149.jpg


Oh lol, no. You turn the left turn signal on and then hold the return button. Worked like a charm for me.


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[l0stperfecti0n]

What a hilarious way to fix the suspension issue…

Does this modify the HUD also?


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It is strange, but it works haha. I don’t have HUD, so not sure if it updates that as well.


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[AldermanToffee]

You’re welcome!

Yes, all of the features are working for me. My car is a 2018 Premium Plus with sport diff and the adaptive suspension.

As far as the shift lights go, it seems to be working as I would expect when I drive. It turns green at 4500, then yellow at 5000, and orange at like 5800. i think it flashes at 6000. I attached a screenshot from a video I took when I first installed it.IMG_3149.jpg


Oh lol, no. You turn the left turn signal on and then hold the return button. Worked like a charm for me.


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The shift lights are meant to be synchronized with the tachometer, but as you can see in yours it's actually appearing "ahead" of the tachometer needle. Minor annoyance but oh well.

[l0stperfecti0n]

The shift lights are meant to be synchronized with the tachometer, but as you can see in yours it's actually appearing "ahead" of the tachometer needle. Minor annoyance but oh well.

Oh okay, I think I see what you’re saying. When I’m driving I don’t notice it. Maybe I’m not critical enough lol.


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[Kedawerx]

- the steps to remove the suspension fault include turning the wheel left, holding return while holding revs. Is this left full lock? What is the return button and also what are you revving to? Seems a strange combo of steps, I would have thought perhaps coding out the error was required.

As a follow-up, could someone clarify what these questions?

- Is the left turn on the wheel to full lock?

- Which button is the return button?


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[l0stperfecti0n]

As a follow-up, could someone clarify what these questions?

- Is the left turn on the wheel to full lock?

- Which button is the return button?


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It’s not the steering wheel. You turn the left turn signal on and then hold the return button. It’s the one that looks like a curved arrow.


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[Kedawerx]

Thank you. I would’ve never guessed this was referring to the turn signal.

[l0stperfecti0n]

Thank you. I would’ve never guessed this was referring to the turn signal.

You’re welcome! It’s definitely not American English in the instructions lol.


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[Voja]

Hello people
I need your help pls!
Maybe someone can help with my issue
I install this rainbow box pro on my Audi sq7 2020 and i ask seller before ordering if is that good one for my car and he confirm and told me to order that one
Box never worked or showed anything
And when i connect on my gateway connector it won't work and i leave car overnight like that and next day when i try to start my car it won't start
And seller told me it looks like gateway module is different and he told me to swap some wires but rainbow box still not working
I have vc working and check all fuses and all wires on gateway module and everything looks good to me
Then i disconnect rainbow box and return all wires on gateway module connector how it was originally but car still won't start
And i still don't have communication on obd and can't read faults
I bought today another gateway module to try if i can get communication on obd but still nothing
I have ignition power and everything seems good but car still won't crank
I tried to disconnect everything and reset everything and battery is on charger and still no obd connection and no engine cranking
Does anyone has same issue or something like this after installing this rainbow box??
I don't know what to check or to try more*

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[AldermanToffee]

You’ve probably shorted something, blown a fuse, or damaged the wires.

[Voja]

You’ve probably shorted something, blown a fuse, or damaged the wires.

I check all fuses they are all good
And i check pins and wires they are looking good to

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[951man]

Help! I have installed the rainbow pro module in my 2019 S4 and I have all of the engine data gauges (HP/torque) and gmeter working ... have RS4 dash enabled ... but the RPM shift indicator isn't working (it is just the regular tach). I have tried a second rainbow pro module and same results ... so I am thinking there is additional long coding needed - but I can't figure out what is needed. Using ODB11 ... any thoughts?

[mattbeatz]

Is the g meter oriented correctly? Also, can you get the RS sport tach that isn't round? I think it's the new one on the b9.5's. The line going up at an angle then to the right. One last question, the adaptive suspension functions correctly? I'm thinking about getting one of these, but not if it breaks anything. Thanks!

[Joffe]

Help ! I just got the following in the mail today=>

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

If you click on the link then there is a box that has the more expensive version ~175 USD on it, thats what I got.

Will this work on a 2019 B9 S4 ? Also is this the version with the gmeter ? Before I rewire things I want to be sure.

Thanks to the community for any advise

Update 1 :

I’ve wired based on the previous posts my colors were a bit different.
Now I cant start a car is the best guess is I blue a fuse , ar ethere extra fuses in the fuse box ?

(Previous post/Actual/Manual in Chinese):

Rainbow Box RPM Module from Audizine
Orange&Brown wire - Pin31 (confirmed/same)
Orange&Blue wire - Pin13 (Purple 13/purple)

G meter:
Grey wire - Pin49 (Red/white)
Orange&Brown wire - Pin48 (same/same)

Powering:
Red&Blue wire - Pin18 (confirmed/red)
Brown wire - Pin54 (confirmed/same)


UPDATE 2:

I switched out the 10 A fuse for one 2 down which I think is for the rain detector and car starts !!
Through every error in the book like It did when I tued 034 ecu/tcu, including adaptive suspension error.
I executed the neutral, left turn signal return fix and it worked. Now my obdeleven wont light up in any state …..
I know the gmeter works but cant code the rest, might need to by new obdeleven ?

Update 3: I’ve got my obdeleven working longcoded for acceleration and engine displays and I can see them !
Still no rainbows or rs logo. Instead of hitting the x61 i changed from 12 to 13 variant B9 S4 to B9 RS4 …. Nothing yet

Update 4: i went out to ziptie the box and noticed it had a green light on it. Closed up the backseat, turned it on and wow !!! RS4 logo and rainbow !!!! Havent checked out the torque to make sure they go all the way up and not just 86% will try that out tomorrow

[Longtallsally]

So this seems to be a super cool addition. It looks like the adaptive suspension error was addressed, so that’s good.

My question, though becomes on the G meter: does the rainbow box have an accelerometer in it? Is that how the values are displayed?

This might get added to my list of fun toys to add.

[Joffe]

It does have an accelerometer in it

[Longtallsally]

It does have an accelerometer in it

I figured that has to be the case, so thanks.

Does anyone know how this accelerometer compares in function- and location- to the OEM one on true RS vehicles? During my time in the telematics industry I worked on algorithms for a safety based solution that is accelerometer based, and the location and orientation of the accelerometer has a healthy impact on the accuracy and validity of the data as it relates to the chassis which it is installed.

In other words, does anyone know where the OEM accelerometer is located on the RS vehicles? This is more conjecture and just interesting discussion to me- not to mention, this device is more of a toy than an appreciable source of data as @Kondax mentioned early on- but fun to understand.