Newby VCDS user, help needed please

[dt-tdi]

Hi all
Got myself a genuine VCDS Hex-USB-Can lead from Nigel (NHN) and I'm trying to do a couple of tasks
1: Remove the sat Nav dvd
2: Activate alarm beep

firstly I've downloaded the correct software from Ross Tech. Tested the lead whilst hooked up to the car and performed a full scan, all done ok 😀

The problem I have is when I try to access the Navigation module (37h and the central locking module (35) to change the settings VCDS displays "No response from controller"
The same message is displayed when I try and access some of the other modules I've selected at random?

Am I doing something wrong chaps?
I'm a novice user so please be gentle with me lol, but would like to learn how to use this lead to access all areas of my car and learn how to use it.

Thanks in advance
David

 

[Sandra]

Hi David, maybe the link below will be useful for you to browse through. x

Ross-Tech: FAQ

 

[s3_trev]

Do you have your ignition turned on? Very common mistake and will give the error you are describing.

 

[dt-tdi]

Do you have your ignition turned on? Very common mistake and will give the error you are describing.

Yes, ignition was on when running VCDS

 

[dt-tdi]

Hi David, maybe the link below will be useful for you to browse through. x

Ross-Tech: FAQ

Some useful info there Sandra but can't seem to find the answer to my issue though.
David

 

[desertstorm]

You don't have all the modules that are showing. Can you access the engine ? . I am sure Nigel will sort you out.

Karl.

 

[dt-tdi]

You don't have all the modules that are showing. Can you access the engine ? . I am sure Nigel will sort you out.

Karl.

I'm sure there is an easy fix for it Karl
It's a learning curve I've just started on.

 

[Gazthesparky]

You don't have all the modules that are listed on vcds. You get the error listed if the modules not there on your car.

I Carnt remember exactly been a while since I've had vcds on but I'm sure there's a couple of differnt buttons for the radio so worth trying a few buttons

Same with the beep when I switched mine on the setting is In the convenience module number 46

 

[NHN]

Post up a log of the car.

 

[dt-tdi]

You don't have all the modules that are listed on vcds. You get the error listed if the modules not there on your car.

I Carnt remember exactly been a while since I've had vcds on but I'm sure there's a couple of differnt buttons for the radio so worth trying a few buttons

Same with the beep when I switched mine on the setting is In the convenience module number 46

Been having another go this afternoon and your right, I can't access all the modules, I presume this is the reason for the message "No response from controller" is flagging up?
I can access module 46 but I haven't a clue on what to do next???
I do appologise in advance for asking what maybe the obvious but I'm new to this but am keen to learn.
Can anyone advise me what to do next to activate the single alarm beep when arming the car?
Then my next task is to remove the sat nav dvd, can anyone help here please?
I don't suppose there is a link on here for newbie's like myself where changes are explained which a 4 year old would understand is there? lol

 

[JST_A3]

Tested the lead whilst hooked up to the car and performed a full scan, all done ok 😀

David,

The scan results (if you saved them) will list the modules that are fitted to your car, or alternatively, run an Autoscan and click on the module in the report to access it directly.

Steve

 

[dt-tdi]

David,

The scan results (if you saved them) will list the modules that are fitted to your car, or alternatively, run an Autoscan and click on the module in the report to access it directly.

Steve

Hi Steve
I've got to that stage now and I can access module 46, which I believe is where I need to be, as a newbie I just don't know what to do next?
Had I known it was going to be this difficult I probably wouldn't have bought the lead.

 

[JST_A3]

David,

Don't give up, there's plenty help available on here
Can you give us some details on your car and perhaps post an extract of the scan for module 46?

There'a lots of information on the Ross-Tech website, here's one section on Long Coding which is what you'll need to use to make the changes:
Ross-Tech: VCDS Tour: Recode

If you post up the scan it will give us something to work on.

Steve

 

[dt-tdi]

Post up a log of the car.

Ok, here's a current up to date scan of my car done this morning.


Monday,03,March,2014,09:11:20:43365
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator
VCDS Version: 12.12.2.0 (x64)
Data version: 20140212


VIN: WAUZZZ8EX7A144772 License Plate:
Mileage: 65730km-40842mi Repair Order:



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Chassis Type: 8E (8E - Audi A4/S4/RS4 B6/B7 (2001 > 2008))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 0F 11 15 16 17 18 25 36 37 45 46 55 56 57 65
67 69 75 76 77

VIN: WAUZZZ8EX7A144772 Mileage: 65730km/40842miles
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Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No SW: 8E0 910 401 N HW: 8E0 907 401 AL
Component: 3.0L V6TDI G000AG 0050
Revision: --H03--- Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Coding: 0011171
Shop #: WSC 66565 257 00032
VCID: 2A5D6E2985564C4EE53-807F

1 Fault Found:
005661 - Glowplug for Cylinder 4 (Q13)
P161D - 001 - Open Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 65724 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2064.00.00
Time: 00:00:00

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 903 /min
Torque: 187.2 Nm
Speed: 2.2 km/h
Duty Cycle: 1.0 %
Voltage: 14.36 V
Duty Cycle: 19.3 %
Temperature: 8.1°C

Readiness: 0 0 0 0 0

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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 09L-927-760.lbl
Part No SW: 8E1 910 156 H HW: 09L 927 156 B
Component: AG6 09L 3,0 TDI 171 0070
Revision: --H01--- Serial number: 4256683
Coding: 0000002
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 2C5168318FA2527E17F-8079

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 J HW: 8E0 614 517 BH
Component: ESP8 quattro H06 0140
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0004426
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 2E556239B9BE206E39B-807B

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
Part No: 8E0 820 043 BM
Component: A4 Klimaautomat 3233
Coding: 00000
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 6DD7A53527389B76401-5196

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
Part No: 8E0 907 279 N
Component: int. Lastmodul ECE 0907
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 06325
VCID: 3D77557537D8CBF6B01-4B32

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 G HW: 8E0 959 655 G
Component: Airbag 9.41 H12 3730
Revision: 91H12373 Serial number: 0036M0G4MUU4
Coding: 0031612
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 3B735B6D7ACCC5C68E5-806E

Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332DRB404360C9EV

Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342DRB4042AD42BU

Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352ARB401D63E67W

Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362ARB401D6387AV

Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB401D9773CZ

Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB401D9770AV

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 8E0-953-549.lbl
Part No: 8E0 953 549 Q
Component: Lenksáulenmodul 0701
Coding: 02041
Shop #: WSC 06325
VCID: 418F29854B20AF16D49-4B32

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 920 983 A HW: 8E0 920 983 A
Component: KOMBI+WFS 4 H14 0200
Revision: 0200 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0007418
Shop #: WSC 01189 210 175629
VCID: 2D576535B7B85B76001-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 920 983 A HW: 8E0 920 983 A
Component: KOMBI+WFS 4 H14 0200
Revision: 0200 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0007418
Shop #: WSC 01189 210 175629
VCID: 2D576535B7B85B76001-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
Part No: 8E0 951 177
Component: Innenraumueberw. 0804
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: EBD32B2D992C1546DE5-515A

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: 8E0-959-433-MAX.lbl
Part No: 8E0 959 433 CH
Component: Komfortgerát T3B 4135
Coding: 06895
Shop #: WSC 06325
VCID: 79FF8165637037D6DC9-4B18

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E2959802F
Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0606

Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E2959801F
Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0606

Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801E
Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0606

Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802E
Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0606

1 Fault Found:
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -

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Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 8E0-919-283-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 919 283 E HW: 8E0 919 283 E
Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H06 0010
Revision: 00H06000 Serial number: 00067802130629
Coding: 0001104
Shop #: WSC 06325 000 00000
VCID: 326D7649AE86048E5D3-515A

No fault code found.

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[NHN]

I don't see navigation 37 or radio 56, that maybe your issue, are you sure its factory fitted rns-e?

You may need to go into instruments 17, then adaptations, drop down the box & select Infotainment Bus at bottom, then what's the code set too now.

 

[dt-tdi]

I don't see navigation 37 or radio 56, that maybe your issue, are you sure its factory fitted rns-e?

You may need to go into instruments 17, then adaptations, drop down the box & select Infotainment Bus at bottom, then what's the code set too now.

Is this the info you require Nigel?

 

[NHN]

Its coded for nav, so it should have comms, strangely no error in instruments or steering wheel about radio not being visible as such, so I would check wiring now.

 

[dt-tdi]

Its coded for nav, so it should have comms, strangely no error in instruments or steering wheel about radio not being visible as such, so I would check wiring now.

What would you advise, removing the whole unit out of the dash and checking wiring behind the unit?

 

[NHN]

Yes.

 

[L33AEX]

Nigel is there any particular reason why David can't do an "auto scan" & has to search for his car in the drop down list? excuse me if I'm wrong but i thought from 2005 onwards they was fitted with CAN, also he doesn't have access to the long code helper?

 

[NHN]

Yes, he has a B7, which isn't can based.

 

[dt-tdi]

Yes.

I've the stero removal keys from Audi today, hope here tomorrow, not really sure what to look for as the unit is working? Do you thinking removing the power lead then re-connecting will reset anything?
I did check with Audi what the spec was of my car when purchased new and they confirmed the 'Audi Navigation Plus' unit in my car was the unit specified on the options list when ordered.

 

[dt-tdi]

I've the stero removal keys from Audi today, hope here tomorrow, not really sure what to look for as the unit is working? Do you thinking removing the power lead then re-connecting will reset anything?
I did check with Audi what the spec was of my car when purchased new and they confirmed the 'Audi Navigation Plus' unit in my car was the unit specified on the options list when ordered.

Having now got the stereo removal keys I've egded out the unit to have a look behind, I noticed that there is a blue block connector hanging loose with two wires connected to it, does anyone know what this is for?
I haven't removed the unit completely as the other block connectors are fastened in really tight and with having large hands its difficult to get to the back of them.

 

[dt-tdi]

Quick update
I've sorted out the issues I've been having.
When I bought the car it had a 6 pack cd changer in the boot, the plug for this that goes into the RNS-E unit is where the blue connector should be fitted had this not been fitted.
I acted on Nigel's advice and re-fitted the blue connector back in place thus removing the cd changer, I re scanned the car and this then showed modules 37 and 56 allowing me to make the changes to remove the sat Nav dvd
I'm still having issues doing a full scan as it still stops at module 46 but it did allow me today to access module 46 directly thus allowing me to activate the single alarm chirp
It seems I may have to take the car to an auto electrician to have the intermittent problem investigated with module 46 but I will first check that the sunroof channels are not blocked and also check underneath the battery as well for possible blockages causing water ingress, but overall a result today