Originally Posted by Mark P

Thanks for the replies guys - I appreciate it!

The conversation does bring up the interesting question of how ADS "dynamic" transmission mode differs from "S" if at all. Does it?

If it's one in the same, then would setting ADS to Dynamic shifting mean that now D and S are both the same? Or could you tug on the shifter to get it out of S and into D? Effectively changing ADS to Comfort, momentarily.

Furthermore, if these are the same, then does that answer Bob's question about getting S by default by setting ADS to Dynamic? (assuming the Q5 in question has ADS)

Thanks!

Can you tell I'm getting ready for my car to arrive?

Originally Posted by DennisMitchell

I found this: http://www.myaudiq5.com/index.php/to...-drive-select/

I believe this VAG-COM mod will enable ADS and force the transmission into S mode.

"< AUDI DRIVE SELECT >
STEP 1
Access Hidden Menu
Select "car"
Select "cardevicelist"
Check Charisma
Press Return to go one menu back
Select "carmenuoperation"
Change Charisma from 0 to 5
Reset MMI

STEP2
[09 Cent. Elect.]
[Coding 07]
Longcoding Helper
Byte 7, bit 5 - change 0 to 1. * (tells car ADS is installed, Charisma fault generated)
Byte 8, bit 0 - change 0 to 1. *(changes gearbox to S mode)
Byte 8, bit 1 - change 0 to 1. * * (enables dynamic steering)
Byte 8, bit 2 - change 0 to 1. * (enables engine/gearbox) in menu
Byte 8, bit 4 - change 0 to 1. * (enables steering in menu) possibly not required?
Byte 17, bit 7- change 0 to 1. * *(enable MMI display)

[Security Access 16]
[Adaptation 10]
Channel 63 change value from 2 to 4. * *( changes from auto factory default to individual)
Channel 64 change value from 2 to 4
Channel 65 change value from 2 to 4
Channel 66 change value from 2 to 4

Enter Security code on the VCDS software pop up into the relevant box"

Hope this helps.

Dennis

Originally Posted by snagitseven

SNIP


Of course though, the Tesla has no gears or transmission like a standard car. It works like an electric golf cart (on steroids).

Originally Posted by Bob Petruska

I will try later today and report back.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bob Petruska

I just thought it would be nice to have the "transmission" S mode by default at startup. I realize it just a flick of the wrist to get into S mode, in fact, my statup is pull it into D and then pull again, once my brain locks on to this it will do it forever.

Also for all you owners that don't have the gear display enabled with the VAG-COM, I must say it's nice to see what gear you are in, and it's very interesting. In "S" mode, the trans doesn't go into 7th, or 8th gear often. In "D" mode it downshifts 2 gears just to pass a vehicle on the interstate with some slight throttle input. Plus it shows how the gears drop automatically when decending down a long hill and having your foot off the throttle, no need to manually downshift to engine brake the car.

Originally Posted by Mark P

Is there a thread with that vagcom change or, hopefully, all of them?

My A3 has that stock so I'd like to "keep" it

Originally Posted by Bob Petruska

I have a 2014 Q5 and so far found that all previous years codes seem to work fine....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-complete-list

Originally Posted by Mark P

Oh, very cool - thanks. Looking down the list, this one jumps out at me - not for my cars but for others:

Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs

I really despise car manufacturers that build cars with DRL and instrument cluster lights on. Idiots (and occasionally astute people that get tricked) think they have lights on at night and instead are driving along with only DRL and most every such car has no tail lights or side lighting on and they're going to get rear ended, etc.

So, I'm happy to see that option, despite that the people this smart to find and enable it in their car are likely not the ones with the issue.

Thanks for passing along the list - I wish each had a few sentence description though

Originally Posted by Bob Petruska

Originally Posted by snagitseven

Not sure I understand what you are saying here. The S mode on the shifter in all Audis overrides the throttle and transmission gear mapping to "Dynamic" no matter what modes are set in the MMI for ADS. As to whether the D/S gear selector is different for 2013+ Q5 non-ADS equipped cars, I couldn't say. My reference point is the 2012+ C7 in which ADS is standard on all trims.
As to answering Mark's question about the "D/S up arrow", I believe my response was accurate.