Matrix Headlights Fully Enabled

[JFW//S4]

What is being done to activate matrix/laser (or other functions) is purely OE and designed for Audi or by Audi for these vehicles. North America just has full matrix functionality disabled and the Rest of World cars have the full functionality.

Changing coding, firmware, parameterization, etc. is all OE as it's all in the original scope of how Audi delivers cars, sometimes varied by equipment or region, but all legit from the showroom floor settings/behaviors. I don't know of anyone that actually alters firmware or parameters in any way for anything other than an engine or trans ECU that would be considered "non OE".

The only thing that you can really do in this realm concerning software/firmware that is 3rd party tinkered with is tune your engine and/or trans ECU.

So you should have zero worry activating the full matrix functionality as it's just the full available functionality of the headlights in your car that isn't activated in North America.

Cheers,

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Thanks Alex, now just have to determine if it’s really that big an advantage. Most of what I read says it is.

JFW

[Corgiman30]

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Thanks Alex, now just have to determine if it’s really that big an advantage. Most of what I read says it is.

JFW

If you drive in conditions where these activate it’s fantastic. One of the biggest safety advantages in years!

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Thanks Alex, now just have to determine if it’s really that big an advantage. Most of what I read says it is.

JFW

If you drive in conditions where these activate it’s fantastic. One of the biggest safety advantages in years!

^^This. Proper matrix headlights are pretty amazing, even in suburban driving, but really anywhere at night.

Cheers,

[gopherblue]

I love my matrix headlights. But if someone is looking for a "con," the only one I can think of is that it is almost too much light, for two reasons:

1. The high beams reflect strongly off signs and other reflective objects, which dazzles the driver in certain conditions.

2. The constant on-and-off of various lighting sections is, at times, distracting. Most notable when one area is super illuminated and another is dark, you can't see any detail in that dark section. Additionally, the laser high beam has a very specific patch of illumination, and it isn't steerable, so when driving curves it is actually not on the road surface.

However, I think the pros far outweigh the cons, and in circumstances where there is an issue with dazzle, you can just pull the light stalk and turn off the matrix lights temporarily.

[NavBlue19]

$700

[GRAYAREA]

Just had this done by Sam mentioned here. it was so perfectly managed and well done very impressed. They mailed me the cable within a week and we got started that night. took about 30 min and ran flawless. i love this option and if it bothers you you can turn it back to normal by turning off high beams. i love this matrix set up and to watch it work is awesome. just did a 500 mile road trip loved it on the hwy for sure. I am a side lines guy on forums as there is so much crap to weed through so i don't normally post but this was a great experience. so felt i should let others know.

[PassionForAudi]

Word is that on January 2nd, 2024, this’ll be enabled by Audi due to lifted regulation restriction(s) by the NHTSA! 🫡


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[FBAnder]

Word is that on January 2nd, 2024, this’ll be enabled by Audi due to lifted regulation restriction(s) by the NHTSA! 🫡


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And they'll turn it on for free? Gotta see all of this to believe it.

[Ace22]

Just did this on my wife’s SQ8, super easy…much easier than a few years ago as you do not have to download 80 gig software.
Sam is the man!

[PassionForAudi]

And they'll turn it on for free? Gotta see all of this to believe it.

In regards to that, I can’t speak of but common sense tells me that they’d do it for free due to the fact that you got charged for equipment that you clearly purchased to put to use. The enabling hasn’t been announced by Audi (that I’ve personally seen but word is that it’s coming) and the only way that I’d handle the task with Sam (the truth, I got a hold of the guy via WhatsApp and the guy’s chill as hell and very clear on pricing, etc.) is if he runs some type of deal toward the end of this month which would make it worth the risk in case the current “word” isn’t true after-all. If pricing doesn’t drop, I have absolutely nothing to do by waiting until January 2nd to see if it’s in fact true. As to you having to see this to believe… To each their own, that’s just my personal plan going forward! Not being cheap on this end (as some called others up above), I just can’t stomach having to dish a single cent for something that should’ve been enabled on equipment that I’ve already paid the price to acquire already. 🫡


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[PaulRS7]

Having come from an RS7 with led matrix in New Zealand, the biggest disappointment in owning a N.A. spec RSQ8, is not having high beam matrix on this car activated here. For anyone that does a lot of night time driving here off interstate highways, in my opinion you would be crazy not having it activated. I’ll be getting it done once I’ve gotten a few other expenses out of the way.

[PassionForAudi]

Having come from an RS7 with led matrix in New Zealand, the biggest disappointment in owning a N.A. spec RSQ8, is not having high beam matrix on this car activated here. For anyone that does a lot of night time driving here off interstate highways, in my opinion you would be crazy not having it activated. I’ll be getting it done once I’ve gotten a few other expenses out of the way.

N.A. definitely needs to get with the damn program. The pros to this far exceed the cons.


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N.A. definitely needs to get with the damn program. The pros to this far exceed the cons.

I'm not even sure if there really are any cons to matrix high beams, at least in my experience with them the last few years on the S5 B9 here. Would have killed for lights like this back in the 2000's living in the woods in the NE.

Cheers,

[tempus_x]

Quick update for people interested in getting the matrix lights coding done for 2024 RS6/7 Performance models.

I went through the procedure with Sam last week and the matrix light (or any) coding couldn't be written to my car. After the team did some digging with Audi, apparently the diagnostic software Audi and the dealers use needs updating before they can code to the 2024 RS6/7 models. All of my car's coding could be read as normal, it was just the write procedure which failed.

As others have said on this thread, Sam has been great to work with and we'll hopefully be trying again soon, once the backend updates are done on Audi's end. I'll keep you posted but if you are keen to get this work done, I assume you'll run into the same issue until the diagnostic software is updated.

[LazyDriver]

Word is that on January 2nd, 2024, this’ll be enabled by Audi due to lifted regulation restriction(s) by the NHTSA!

The enabling hasn’t been announced by Audi (that I’ve personally seen but word is that it’s coming)

Here's hoping in "word"

[Kczach]

Quick update for people interested in getting the matrix lights coding done for 2024 RS6/7 Performance models.

I went through the procedure with Sam last week and the matrix light (or any) coding couldn't be written to my car. After the team did some digging with Audi, apparently the diagnostic software Audi and the dealers use needs updating before they can code to the 2024 RS6/7 models. All of my car's coding could be read as normal, it was just the write procedure which failed.

As others have said on this thread, Sam has been great to work with and we'll hopefully be trying again soon, once the backend updates are done on Audi's end. I'll keep you posted but if you are keen to get this work done, I assume you'll run into the same issue until the diagnostic software is updated.

Interesting . I got my 24 RS7 the other day. I wanted to to a few mods with my VAG-Com, but was unable to. I could scan and also delete a TPMS code from my winter tires but that was it. Any mods got a fail message.

[OptimusModulus]

Interesting . I got my 24 RS7 the other day. I wanted to to a few mods with my VAG-Com, but was unable to. I could scan and also delete a TPMS code from my winter tires but that was it. Any mods got a fail message.

Had same issue using obdeleven on mine

[tempus_x]

What cable did you use? Sam’s mailing me the DOIP cable but we’re still expecting the code writes to fail until Audi updates their backend systems.

He’s shared a few of their technical bulletins with me and you can see this is a widespread issue affecting ‘24 cars.

[monugs]

Put me on the list of happy Sam customers. Just completed activation of blue accent light and full matrix headlights on my 2022 RS6. Worked flawlessly on the test drive.

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Looks like 2024 cars are featuring an even newer form of security for what could filter all the way down to simple coding, SFD2. Not sure if Audi has implemented it on every module now, but cars with the original SFD only had some modules locked and others remained open to coding. Retrofitting, coding, parameterizing, adaptations, all of it could get a bit hard until solutions come out with at home (and even dealership) tools.

One thing that could also be effecting simple coding. Open the hood when coding. There is a diagnostic lock that has been in use for a bit that prevents coding and other actions without having the hood open.

Cheers,

[Kczach]

Looks like 2024 cars are featuring an even newer form of security for what could filter all the way down to simple coding, SFD2. Not sure if Audi has implemented it on every module now, but cars with the original SFD only had some modules locked and others remained open to coding. Retrofitting, coding, parameterizing, adaptations, all of it could get a bit hard until solutions come out with at home (and even dealership) tools.

One thing that could also be effecting simple coding. Open the hood when coding. There is a diagnostic lock that has been in use for a bit that prevents coding and other actions without having the hood open.

Cheers,

I tried some simple coding yesterday. I tried deacitivating the seatbelt chime as well as turning off the structure borne sound to no avail. I gave up after that.

[Corgiman30]

Wonder if Sam will be able to code the white gauges.

[Cheweric]

Already asked about white gauges and given 24 is locked down, he can’t do it at this time (or may not be able to do it ever).

[Kczach]

Are you referring to the white gauges for the tach and speedo? Isn't that one of the options under the left function button on the steering wheel?

[Corgiman30]

Are you referring to the white gauges for the tach and speedo? Isn't that one of the options under the left function button on the steering wheel?

For the ‘24s. I was wondering about prior years.

[trackvaulter01]

+1 to Sam again! I think this video I took is one of the clearest showing both the matrix functionality as well as the laser high beam turning on/off. It was dark and foggy so you can see the lights a bit better. YouTube link below. Thanks Sam!

https://youtube.com/shorts/yYihmXo4rgQ?si=GATsBmqyePmCI-yj

[NavBlue19]

Some people are saying that Audi won't honor warranty items if Matrix has been enabled. I can't see how this could possibly be accurate. And both my service advisor and salesman both say this isn't true. Thoughts? Experiences?

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Some people are saying that Audi won't honor warranty items if Matrix has been enabled. I can't see how this could possibly be accurate. And both my service advisor and salesman both say this isn't true. Thoughts? Experiences?

As with any modification there is a risk of warranty implications. With that said it will be an amazing thing for any dealership to pickup on the matrix being activated, even through diagnostic means. Possibly the only way would be with a specific vs. actual with the diagnostic equipment and even then somehow the dealership would have to say that somehow having a standard function of your headlights and assistance camera caused a fault/failure of a component. It's a real stretch IMHO.

Cheers,

[PassionForAudi]

As with any modification there is a risk of warranty implications. With that said it will be an amazing thing for any dealership to pickup on the matrix being activated, even through diagnostic means. Possibly the only way would be with a specific vs. actual with the diagnostic equipment and even then somehow the dealership would have to say that somehow having a standard function of your headlights and assistance camera caused a fault/failure of a component. It's a real stretch IMHO.

Cheers,

Not to mention the fact that it’ll be a VERY tough one for Audi to challenge in order to turn down a claim on something that they, themselves actually equipped the car with. “Hey, we can’t cover you on the replacement of the headlight assembly due to the fact that you tampered with certain functions”. Uuuuuh, you equipped the F’N vehicle with that featured, I simply enabled it!


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[tempus_x]

Good news folks, ‘24s can be coded! We got the matrix headlights and a few other things up and running in my RS6 P tonight after using a different cable.

I told Sam to expect a few WhatsApp messages, haha!

[PassionForAudi]

Alright, guys, I might have a (local) solution to the Matrix/Laser lights, V.I.M., etc. enabling for all my SoCal people to get it done on the spot. I’ll verify that everything’s good to go tomorrow and post on here. 🫡


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[TorontoGamblers]

Good news folks, ‘24s can be coded! We got the matrix headlights and a few other things up and running in my RS6 P tonight after using a different cable.

I told Sam to expect a few WhatsApp messages, haha!

Don’t hold back, what are the “other things”?!?! :)

[tempus_x]

Don’t hold back, what are the “other things”?!?! :)

haha, nothing major:
- blue laser light in cluster (see photo)
- matrix lights
- maneuver lights
- crossing light with route data (A8 function deactivated on RS6)
- enable option to turn headlights off whilst car is in ACC (this is a feature which is standard in the US but removed for CA)

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[NavBlue19]

Thanks for the input!

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Not to mention the fact that it’ll be a VERY tough one for Audi to challenge in order to turn down a claim on something that they, themselves actually equipped the car with. “Hey, we can’t cover you on the replacement of the headlight assembly due to the fact that you tampered with certain functions”. Uuuuuh, you equipped the F’N vehicle with that featured, I simply enabled it!


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Yes! That's my thoughts exactly!! Or we just won't cover it because your country is dumb and won't allow it LOL

[lucab]

Yes, please let us know. I'm L.A. so I'll be interested. Thanks

[PassionForAudi]

Yes, please let us know. I'm L.A. so I'll be interested. Thanks

Will do, brother. As a matter of fact I’m literally here right now getting this done right now and I’ll confirm in a bit.


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...and now 2024 models can have this activation performed with the VAS5054A interface as well!

[Kczach]

...and now 2024 models can have this activation performed with the VAS5054A interface as well!

So Alex, Is Ross-Tech just running behind? I can't do any coding with my 24 and I don't have any issues with my wife's 23. Can you give me more details on the VAS5054A interface??

Thanks,

Chris

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Well in some ways VCDS is a bit behind, but with new security protocols like SFD and SFD2 everything is going to be far more complex for all diagnostic interfaces. This type of security at simplest requires a response to a unique one time code from the module to unlock it for a period of time if the module allows you to SFD offline. Then you can code, change adaptations, etc. If the module in the car wants SFD2 I believe this can only be done online through Audi's system to unlock the module.

When these things happen it can take time for all these companies that make diagnostic interfaces and software to catch up. It's just like when a new engine ECU comes out and tuners have to sort how to get into the ECU to make tuned software. It can take a bit, sometimes years, so hopefully this does not take years to sort so we can simply code things at home.

The VAS5054A is a dealership style diagnostic interface. It works with ODIS which is the program used at dealerships. The VAS5054A is the interface being used remotely to activate matrix headlight functions.

Cheers,

[Kczach]

Thanks for the explanation Alex.