8V VCDS Mods

[veeeight]

I'm experimenting with TPMS via VCDS on 8V.
As such, it's not complete, but details are here:
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/vcds-f...61-enabling-tpms-a3-s3-8v-*experimental*.html

To keep this thread tidy, best to keep the discussions on the thread linked above, if you wish to partake in the experiment.

 

[Martinbanshee]

Does the latest S3 have needle sweep or does it need to be activated in vagcom?

 

[monopole]

Does the latest S3 have needle sweep or does it need to be activated in vagcom?

standard with s models now surely, i go with yes

 

[Silky-S3]

Standard

 

[Martinbanshee]

Good to know

 

[Martinbanshee]

I've got a cable I used on the TT 4 years ago, I guess I'll need new software for the S3 then.

 

[Silky-S3]

Anyone got anywhere with TPMS, ACC. ABS coding. New Beta is out as well!

 

[The Challinor]

standard with s models now surely, i go with yes

And you get fancy red lights all around needles with ACC haha

 

[Martinbanshee]

Are they to mark the set speed in ACC?

 

[The Challinor]

Are they to mark the set speed in ACC?

Yes, but light up when ignition turned on. It's a nice touch

 

[Martinbanshee]

I likey

 

[sanrivera]

Can anyone help me remove component protection? What are the steps, please? I have installed a new MMI High unit and need to remove protection. Thanks.

 

[arad85]

I want this, but at the moment with the latest VCDS version, the ACC module is still locked, asking for the security code. I'm sure RT will find it out soon.

Has anyone found this yet? ACC menu is the one last thing I'd like to enable....

 

[The Challinor]

Has anyone found this yet? ACC menu is the one last thing I'd like to enable....

Dealer should do that for you, in going to ask mine to be done before / during pickup.

 

[h5djr]

Has anyone found this yet? ACC menu is the one last thing I'd like to enable....

My dealer did mine for me during an "Aftersales Evening" at the garage. It required connection via the OBD socket to the dealer's computer system and then it was activate via the an internet connection to Audi AG. Took about 10 minutes in total. The master tech who did it said this is how most things on the new A3 are activated.

 

[veeeight]

+3

My dealer enabled mine when I picked the car up - took 10 mins, including the drive to and from the workshop.

 

[arad85]

My dealer is a hundred or so miles away (carfile.net purchase) and I have VCDS so would like to do iut myself It will only be a bit somewhere in the rom.

May well ask at the first service as 2 seems about right for most driving.

 

[h5djr]

My dealer is a hundred or so miles away (carfile.net purchase) and I have VCDS so would like to do iut myself It will only be a bit somewhere in the rom.

May well ask at the first service as 2 seems about right for most driving.

One of the disadvantages of not buying from a local dealer!!!

 

[boltor]

Has anyone found this yet? ACC menu is the one last thing I'd like to enable....

are you referring to just the standard ACC indictors and displays, or a different "hidden" menu?

 

[arad85]

are you referring to just the standard ACC indictors and displays, or a different "hidden" menu?

You can change the default distance. By default, it is on 3. I'd like to be able to set it to 2...

 

[arad85]

One of the disadvantages of not buying from a local dealer!!!

Yes, but the £1200 I saved over my local dealer more than makes up for the fact I can't set the default ACC distance....

 

[jasso86]

What is ACC?

 

[arad85]

Adaptive Cruise Control. Modulates your speed up to the maximum you set. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKBCGZn3icY

Yes, it is that good.

 

[jasso86]

Ohhhh thanks.. can't watch youtube at work, but I will later.

Can this be activated to any A3 8V (mine's gonna be a 1.8T S-tronic)

 

[arad85]

No. You have to order it unfortunately.

If you do a lot of stop/start driving or following cars on A/B roads and you can alter your order - do it. It works incredibly well with s-tronic

 

[cemerson]

Agreed - ACC is a must have (unless you are one of these types who are convinced that their masculinity is being threatened by driver aids)

 

[monopole]

Agreed - ACC is a must have (unless you are one of these types who are convinced that their masculinity is being threatened by driver aids)

LMAO

and shut up

 

[cemerson]

Haha, touched a nerve?

 

[jasso86]

No. You have to order it unfortunately.

If you do a lot of stop/start driving or following cars on A/B roads and you can alter your order - do it. It works incredibly well with s-tronic

Never heard of the system in the Mexican versions to be honest, and unfurtunately can't order it, as my car is already on the dealership. It's just a matter that I get off this plattform on wednesday (I work offshore for the oil industry) and sign the papers.

I'll be presenting it soon.

Thanks.

 

[arad85]

Mexico...

Enjoy

 

[Alerix]

Guides Test my A3 8Vhttp://audia3.forumfree.it/?t=67794978

How-to Vag Codici per Attivazione del Pointer Test/ Staging Lancette Audi A3 8V/8VA
How-to Vag. Codici per Attivare tramite MMI rappresentazione visiva di ausilio al parcheggio
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare diminuzione d'intensità Led su selettore a (1) e (2)
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare il tergi lunotto in retromarcia Audi A3 8V/8VA
How-to VAG
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare la diminuzione dei Led anteriori con Freccia direzionale inserita
How-to Vag Codici per Attivazione del Coming Home
How-to Vag Daytime running lights off in MMI disabilitare DRL da MMI
How-to Vag. Codici per Visualizzare l'indicatore della temperatura dell'olio nel laptimer FI

 

[Schizophonic]

thanks for taking the time to post. Might group them together in relation to which part they effect the car such as the DRL / Xenon

You are missing a few other trivial adjustments like the auto dipping mirror and oil temp.

 

[Alerix]

Guides Test my A3 8V

How-toVag Codici per Riduzione specchio passeggero in retromarcia Passenger-side mirror lowering when reversing
How-to Vag Codici per Attivazione del Pointer Test/ Staging Lancette Audi A3 8V/8VA
How-to Vag. Codici per Attivare tramite MMI rappresentazione visiva di ausilio al parcheggio
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare diminuzione d'intensità Led su selettore a (1) e (2) always intensità 100%
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare il tergi lunotto in retromarcia Audi A3 8V/8VA
How-to VAG
How-to Vag Codici per disattivare la diminuzione dei Led anteriori con Freccia direzionale inserita Del 100% even with directional light inserted
How-to Vag Codici per Attivazione del Coming Home absent sensor Light / rain How-to Vag Daytime running lights off in MMI disabilitare DRL da MMI Ability to disabile the daytime running lights in the MMI
How-to Vag. Codici per Visualizzare l'indicatore della temperatura dell'olio nel laptimer FI Display the oil temperature gauge in the FIS laptimer

 

[coddy85]

Hi guys, there's a few mods I would like to do (and there is beer tokens for whoever is in the South East).

Has Video in Motion been unlocked for the tech pack high?

 

[veeeight]

Video in Motion is not sanctioned by Ross-Tech.

You have to use an alternative tool. Do a search on this forum, there are plenty of heated posts and threads on this subject.

 

[coddy85]

Video in Motion is not sanctioned by Ross-Tech.

You have to use an alternative tool. Do a search on this forum, there are plenty of heated posts and threads on this subject.

That's fine, wasn't asking if it was justified, just if it was possible.

 

[Grant]

Hi guys, there's a few mods I would like to do (and there is beer tokens for whoever is in the South East).

Has Video in Motion been unlocked for the tech pack high?

As veeeight said, you can't activate Video In Motion (VIM) using VCDS.

I have the tool to activate VIM for the Audi A3 (8V) and Golf Mk7, but I'm based in Aberdeen.

 

[coddy85]

As veeeight said, you can't activate Video In Motion (VIM) using VCDS.

I have the tool to activate VIM for the Audi A3 (8V) and Golf Mk7, but I'm based in Aberdeen.

Thanks for the reply. It seems that it's a full reflash of the MMI at the moment? I'm certainly not paying £80 for the privilege!

 

[msdmjb]

Has anybody had their car serviced after changing the settings? Rumour I heard is that the car is plugged in and 'reset' to the standard UK spec settings.

 

[sanrivera]

I'm looking to add a rear view camera to my A3. Does anyone know how the VCDS steps to activate the rear view display when the car is shifted to reverse?