Just What Does Tow Mode Do?
06-10-2013, 12:05 PM
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I do not have adaptive suspension, but do have the tow pack. When a trailer is detected, I've found that stop-start is disabled. Am I the only one?
06-11-2013, 02:36 PM
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Also, the minute I plug in the trailer electrical plug, Towing Mode is detected automatically without my having to select it manually. The reverse is true when I pull the connector.
06-12-2013, 08:38 AM
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Same here--- Plug in Trailer-- Towmode. Unplug trailer--- Normal.
12-30-2017, 02:52 PM
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Hi
My parkingsensors don't respond at all in A8 2008 facelift model The sensor button on the dash has no light either.
Running the VCDS gives me the following readings
Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 4E0-910-283.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 283 C HW: 4E0 919 283 C
Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H12 0040
Revision: 00H12000 Serial number: 08740810504184
Coding: 0221008
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 234FF155E2CED91
3 Faults Found:
01549 - Supply Voltage for Parking-Aid Sensor
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
00576 - Terminal 15
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101000
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
01549 - Supply Voltage for Parking-Aid Sensor
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
My car is an Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro 2008 facelift model.
I have the camera as well which works well with the guidelines however the sensors and the sensor graphic do not respond at all.
I would appreciate any help
thanks in advance
My parkingsensors don't respond at all in A8 2008 facelift model The sensor button on the dash has no light either.
Running the VCDS gives me the following readings
Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 4E0-910-283.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 283 C HW: 4E0 919 283 C
Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H12 0040
Revision: 00H12000 Serial number: 08740810504184
Coding: 0221008
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 234FF155E2CED91
3 Faults Found:
01549 - Supply Voltage for Parking-Aid Sensor
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
00576 - Terminal 15
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101000
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
01549 - Supply Voltage for Parking-Aid Sensor
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 167
Mileage: 183143 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2017.12.26
Time: 17:46:34
My car is an Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro 2008 facelift model.
I have the camera as well which works well with the guidelines however the sensors and the sensor graphic do not respond at all.
I would appreciate any help
thanks in advance
12-06-2020, 07:05 PM
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What if I don’t have tow mode?
I have a 2008 Q7 with the 4.2 v8 but it didn’t come with a tow package. I installed one and am about to tow a 16’ cargo trailer across the country. Should I tow in manual mode, sport mode or just regular? I tried towing in manual the other day and noticed that the transmission is much more locked up than when it’s in standard mode. I’ve noticed going up a hill that the Tach will go up but it may not fully downshift to a lower gear. I’m concerned about the transmission overheating if it’s not more locked into gear. Thankfully it’ll be cold out so that may help. Any advice or tips are appreciated.
12-07-2020, 02:49 AM
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I have a 2008 Q7 with the 4.2 v8 but it didn’t come with a tow package. I installed one and am about to tow a 16’ cargo trailer across the country. Should I tow in manual mode, sport mode or just regular? I tried towing in manual the other day and noticed that the transmission is much more locked up than when it’s in standard mode. I’ve noticed going up a hill that the Tach will go up but it may not fully downshift to a lower gear. I’m concerned about the transmission overheating if it’s not more locked into gear. Thankfully it’ll be cold out so that may help. Any advice or tips are appreciated.
12-07-2020, 07:06 AM
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I'm in manual mode coming down a mountain pass, with or without the trailer.. but then Ive got to keep it in manual mode once I level out for a little while after to adapt back to normal behavior.. if I sit in manual mode for a while in the mountains it learns that I like to rev the hell out of the motor and then tries to continue driving like that once I put it back in Drive on normal grade roads.
12-07-2020, 07:32 AM
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All aftermarket
Unfortunately everything is aftermarket as I couldn’t seem to track down factory parts or any instructions on where to find the harnesses to attach it. I had hoped to get the parts off a salvage vehicle but never found one. Just took the car to the mechanic today to deal with oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets. It’s been leaking for years but very little. However, once I put a trailer on it, the leak increased and the smell of burning oil is very noticeable every time I stop. If anyone’s had oil leaking onto the exhaust, chime in. Pretty sure it’s just the valve covers and cam seals but I’ve heard the oil filter housing is notorious for leaking as well, but it doesn’t seem like an oil leak from the filter housing would hit the exhaust and burn off like I’m experiencing.
12-07-2020, 04:36 PM
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Unfortunately everything is aftermarket as I couldn’t seem to track down factory parts or any instructions on where to find the harnesses to attach it. I had hoped to get the parts off a salvage vehicle but never found one. Just took the car to the mechanic today to deal with oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets. It’s been leaking for years but very little. However, once I put a trailer on it, the leak increased and the smell of burning oil is very noticeable every time I stop. If anyone’s had oil leaking onto the exhaust, chime in. Pretty sure it’s just the valve covers and cam seals but I’ve heard the oil filter housing is notorious for leaking as well, but it doesn’t seem like an oil leak from the filter housing would hit the exhaust and burn off like I’m experiencing.
But, I bought my Westfalia (factory) kit from a parts store online. I can't remember if it was ECS or a place down south (GA?). It was too long ago that I did the 3.6 I had (yes, I sold it a month ago, and I do miss it at times). But, there are posts on here about how to tie in the factory harness, where the connectors are, what coding to do, etc. I just used forum resources when I did the 3.6. The 4.2 was factory tow, as is the TDI we still have.
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