Cool things to do on a B8 8K VCDS and interior

P77HLP said:

Hi Guys,

just interested to to see what you guys have done!
Looking into VCDS & wanted to know what cool features you guys have implemented?

Also interested in any retrofits interior or exterior & European spec or US Spec parts, I.e centre consoles?
are there any major differences between UK EU & US?

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jamin128 said:

Evening, how did you retrofit heater/vent lights?

Cheers
Ben

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vw754 said:

buy the lights from audi,then a bit of a mission realy

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dieseldoos said:

Just press the button on the wiper stalk to turn it off.

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dieseldoos said:

Just press the button on the wiper stalk to turn it off.

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vw754 said:

buy the lights from audi,then a bit of a mission realy

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antowens said:

What do you mean by heater vent dial lighting mate ?

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T0m said:

Hey Anthony dont suppose you have a how to on the heater vent lighting do you?

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desertstorm said:

I have turned a few things on in my car. Have a look at my build thread.

Karl.

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benjie said:

Can you put your foot on the brake, then press the handbrake button to release the parking brake? I can in mine but they may have changed it from B8-8.5.

Try this:

[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code shown by VCDS)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0

Remember what value channel 4 was before you change it so that if it doesn't work, you can put it back to standard.

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Liquidfusion-S3 said:

Anybody know if there is a coding to disable the driver door chime when it is open and the engine is on?
....or was it key in ignition and driver door open, the car beeps like crazy.

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GeoffDunk said:

Advance key is a factory fit only.........unless you want to put in a lot of work and replace looms etc.

Although, I have it and it was on my "must have" list as had it on the last car too and its fantastic, although I must say its better on BMW.

Audi Advance key covers:
Key stays in pocket and doors unlocked by grabbing the handle.
Seat and wing mirror location are set automatically

BMW comfort key covers:
Key stays in pocket and doors unlock by grabbing the door handle.
Seat, wing mirror and stearing comlum are set automatically.
diff key also remmbers induvidual AC settings, satnav customisation, audio customisation (diff key - diff bass/trebble and equaliser settings), last sourc used etc.

The BMW stores all that info to each key, even exterior light settings, its veyr good.

Both versions are great if two or more people are using the car.

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AudiA4_2014 said:

Hey
Can any one tell me how I can code the dynamik tail turn lights by my b8 facelift? Dose it works with vcds?

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vw754 said:

ive fitted footwell lighting all 4 .........and heater vent dial lighting.......oh and here.........Enable Hidden menu in MMI


Audi A4/S4/A5/S5 B8
VCDS (VAG-COM) codes


Enable Hidden menu in MMI 3G

[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1

To access the hidden menu, hold down car and setup together for 5 seconds

Use this hidden menu at your own risk.



Enable Hidden menu in MMI 2G

[07 - Control Head]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 8 -> Change 0 to 1

To access the hidden menu, hold down car and setup together for 5 seconds

Use this hidden menu at your own risk. Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"
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Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity

Hidden menu
Diagnose
Settings
Mic sensiblity - choose -6db/0db/+6db

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Change MMI 3G splashscreen...

Enable through the "hidden menu":
- navigate to 'car/carcodingvehicle'
- choose the model of choice in 'configuration line'
- select 'Update Splashscreen'
- restart MMI

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Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> [Dropdown] -> "x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx" -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Remove check mark (1 = active)
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Disable amber corner lights

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Submodule 0
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable amber side markers (U.S. vehicles)
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Disable Key warning (keyless models)

[46 – Central Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 7 set to 0 (Uncheck)
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Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - pre facelift

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
Bit 2 - LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
Bit 7 - Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)

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Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - facelift

09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3 (Heading Wink Brightness)
Default Value is 26, Setting value to 88 (Makes it identical to normal brightness)
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Disable bulb error message with LED reverse lights installed

CREE LED reverse lights with RESISTOR and I STILL get a bulb out warning?
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Disable "Lights are on" Warning

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 5
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable "lights are on" warning when you open the door.
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Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed

[5F - Information Electr.] -> Adaptation -> Set channel 2 & 3 to 250
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Disable Seatbelt Chime

[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive

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To mute the Soundaktuator

A9 Structure Borne Sound
Adaptation 10
At Channel drop down choose "Volume of structure borne noise actuator" (only choice)
Enter a value in the proper box (0% = mute )
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Enable Adaptive brake lights

[46 - Comfort System] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8
Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)

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Enable Optical rear parking for cars without front parking sensors

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [16 - Security Access - 71679] do it [07 - Coding] Byte 0 - Bit 4 change 0 to 1
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Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS

[02 – Auto Trans] [Adaptation – 10]
Select “Single Gear Display” from top channel drop down menu
Select “D on/S on” from New value drop down menu
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Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist ‘lite’*only works on certain abs modules - see below link*

[03 - ABS brakes][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 6 set to 1 to enable hill hold assist.

AudiEnthusiasts TPMS
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Enable Auxiliary ventilation

[5F - Information Electr.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 6
Bit 1 – Set to 1
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [Auxiliary heating] Enable
[08 - Auto HVAC] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 – Set to 1
Bit 4 – Set to 1
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Enable Battery meter *does not appear to work on facelift cars with MMI 3G+ HDD Navigation*

For MMI equipped cars

[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] [Battery] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
Reset MMI
or
[56 - Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value

For symphony, Chorus and Concert

Select module 56 - Radio

Select “Adaptation – 10

Select channel 39

Add 16 to the present value
"test"

"save"

“Done, Go Back” and "Close Controller
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Enable DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System)

[17 - Instruments] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 77
change 0 to 255
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Enable Double Disarm Beep

[46 - Central Conv.] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Add 4
ensure Module 46, Byte 1, Bit 2 is ticked. This activates the alarm audible notification option
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Enable Drivers Memory Seat

36: Seat Mem - 07 Coding - Long Coding Helper - change Byte 2, bit 0, to 1

Seat memory will be there however greyed out in MMI

Press and hold down unlock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to come down

Press and hold down lock button on key fob for 5 seconds for the windows to go back up

In MMI, Seat Adjustment you are now able to find Driver's seat, you can set Key memory on/off. Set it "on" for both keys separately.
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Enable DRL Selectable via MMI

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

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 1 = DRL via Front Side markers
Bit 2 = DRL via High Beams
Bit 3 = DRL via Fogs
Bit 4 = DRL via LEDs
Bit 6 = DRL via Side markers
Bit 7 = DRL via Tail lights
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Enable Audi Drive Select without the buttons

By far the best guide is here - AudiEnthusiasts Vag Com
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Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9
Bit 0 - Set to 1
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Enable interior lighting option for pre-facelift

MMI Basic (Symphony/Concert radio) - (NON-MMI - 2G/3G):
Code:
[56 - Radio]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8 Bit 7 - Interior Light Settings active - (1 = active)

MMI high (2G):
Code: Enable the Interior lighting (extended) MMI item:
[07 - Control Head]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 1 add 2 to the existing value

MMI high (2G hidden menu as alternative)
If you choose to use the 2G hidden menu you will find the setting using the following:
DIAG SETTINGS -> APK 0x01, 0x0B, 0x0C -> Interior lighting (extended)

MMI 3G

This can only be activated through hidden menu

Enter hidden menu - choose car - choose carmenuoperation - select interior light - set to 5 to allow adjustment whist moving - press return - select cardevicelist - choose interior light and press to fill box in - press return

Reset MMI (press setup, scroll wheel and top right button next to scroll wheel at the same time)

Option will show in MMI

Enable interior lighting for facelift cars

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 16
Bit 6 - Interior/Ambience Lighting Adaptation active
Hidden menu - [carbusassignment] - Interior Light to [CAN Komfort 1/9]"
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Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Bit 0- Check the box or change :Bit 0 to 1
Once the change has been made you can enable the front turn signals as DRL's by making the following change:
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 6 - Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1
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Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep

[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 0 - Check the box for "Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active"
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Enable Headlights on all the time

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 5 - Check the box or change (Bit 5 Set to 1)
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Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD

[Hidden menu]
Main/Diagnose/Settings
Import Media
Set to 4 of 4 "Copy/Ripping"
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Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 1 – (Front) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 1 to 0
Bit 2 – (Rear) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 2 to 0
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Enable Lap Timer

[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Check the box for "Lap Timer active"
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Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof

[46 - Cent. Conv.] [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2
Bit 2 - Set to 1
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Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
Bit 7 - DRL's via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake

[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0
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Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt

[53 - Parking Brake][Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0
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Enable Reverse mirror tilt

[52 Door Elect, Pass.] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 4
Bit 3 and Bit 2 set to 1
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Enable Speed through MMI

[56 - Radio] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 02, Set to 1
Does not work if NAV equiped
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Enable ‘Tourist’ Mode – Headlight Convertor (MMI 2G)

[09-Central Elect]
[Coding – 07]
[Long Coding Helper] - Byte 4, Bit 6 = 1
Enables the 'connection' between Cent. Elect and the Headlight Convertor MMI menu item
[55-Xenon Range]
[Adaptation – 10]
[Channel 10] - 0 = Disable 1 = Enable
Press ‘Test’ and then ‘Save’
Enables the Headlight Convertor MMI item under the CAR button.
Restart MMI to see changes.

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Enable TPMS
* only works with certain ABS modules - see below link *

AudiEnthusiasts TPMS
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Enable Video in motion on MMI

[5F - Information Electr.] [Advanced ID - 1A] Note 1st Serial number
[Security Access] Enter Digits 6, 13, 10, 14, 11 of the 1st Serial number
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 48
Set to 255
Reset MMI
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Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed

[10 - Park/Steer Assist] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 23
Set to 20 (max value in km/h)
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Set ADS to specific preset Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual

[09 – Cent. Elect.][Security Access - 16]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 64
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 65
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 66
Set to 01 - Comfort, 02 - Auto, 03 - Dynamic or 04 - Individual
*Note all four channels needs to be set to the same value.

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Set Headlight washer - Duration

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change to e.g. 500
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Set Headlight washer - Cycles

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 26
change to e.g. 10
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Adjust Consumption in DIS

[17 - Instruments]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 3
change 100 to xxx (see samples below)

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

Sample 2 - Calculation based on distance per volume (e.g. MPG):
DIS: 23 MPG.
Real: 24 MPG. (100 * 23 / 24 = 95,83)
Channel 3 will be changed from 100 to 96
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Adjust LED brightness

[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access - 16] (enter security code. One of the default codes is- 20113)
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 03
Set between 5 and 100 (5 being lowest and 100 brightest)
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Select language in DIS:

17 - Instruments
Byte 8 -> Bit 0-4 - ->
Select the language.
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Activate SDS for cabriolet:

5F–Information Electr.
Change Byte 15 – Bit 0 to 1
Change Byte 16 – Bit 0 to 0
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Change fuel-tank charisterics:

17 - Instruments
Adaption - change channels 30 and 33
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To increase radio play time after car is turned off:

In the Hidden Menu:

MMI 2G:
"MMI->SETTINGS->Standby Timer" - will allow you to hear e.g. Radio or CD longer before MMI shutdown (if ignition is OFF) - default 10 min. and the max. is 60 min.

MMI 3G:
From the main screen select 'onofftimer', set 'Standby delay'. The maximum value is 30 minutes.


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