urojohn

OK, I just got my Vag Com cable shipped to me. I have been doing a lot of searching on this forum and other forums and have found a bunch of tweaks for the Audi. The question I have is are they model specific? In other words, will an S5 tweak work in my S4 (for the same equipment)?

uberwgn

Many of the VCDS hacks work across the product line on these newer vehicles, John.

Please create a complete AUTOSCAN of you vehicle and store it somewhere safe before you start playing Also, I suggest you fully document every change you make should your dealership reset everything to default during a service visit.

Deckdout2

That's a good call. I wouldn't have thought to do that.

redrocker55

This might be of help...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ht=vag+com+ADS

VCDS & Hidden menu: The complete list
I've been trying to compile a complete list of VCDS mods specific for our S4 cars. I started going through the B8 A4 Cool VAG-COM codes thread but the info is spread over 30 pages and repeats or is trivial. AudiEnthousiasts has also started to put a list together organized by category for the A4. I like his idea but I think there's a need for a straight list of cool VAG-COM mods specific to our S4 and a detail how-to consice in one document.

Please note, I'm not trying to steal or take credit for these mods, I've simply used the information available throughout the web and tried to bring them in a central place. Your help in filling in a few blanks and validating my info would be appreciated.

*Suggestion: Print this and check off the mods you've activated and store it with your owner's manual - Will come handy when you need to re-do the coding after an ECU flash.

Here's the list I've compiled so far:
Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
Disable amber corner lights
Disable amber side markers
Disable Key warning (keyless models)
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist 'lite'
Enable Auxiliary ventilation
Enable Battery meter
Enable DIS with Efficiency Program
Enable Double Disarm Beep
Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
Enable DRL
Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
Enable Hidden menu in MMI
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
Enable Lap Timer
Enable LEDs remain bright for parking lights
Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable Reverse mirror tilt
Enable Speed through MMI
Enable TPMS
Enable VIM on MMI
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
Set Custom ADS settings
Set Headlight washer - cycles
Set Headlight washer - duration
Adjust Consumption in DIS
Adjust LED Brightness

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

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
[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 Seatbelt Chime
[17 - Instruments] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0
Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive
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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 Ambient Interior Lighting Control
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
Reset MMI
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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’
Unconfirmed
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...r-the-A4/page2
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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
[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
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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
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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 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 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 Hidden menu in MMI
[5F - Information Electr.]
[Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 6
change 0 to 1
Use this hidden menu at your own risk.
Caution: Keep away from the "Bootloader"
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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 4 and Bit 2 set to 1
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Enable Speed through MMI
Could not find this one
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Enable TPMS
* You need the 1AT ABS unit – check your stickers (1AS does not work)
[Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [RDK] Enable
[Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Tires Air Pressure Control] Set to 5

[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Security Access - 16] (probably with login code: 61378)
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
Bit 3 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)

The TPMS need to be enabled in the Instrument Cluster:
[17 - Instruments]
[Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
Bit 0 - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)
Reset MMI
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Enable VIM 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 3
Set between 5 and 100

urojohn

This is great, thanks a million

redrocker55

Any time!...you better be a Cubs fan!!

I'm in St Louis and love the Cubs...married a Cards fan so there is quite a bit of friction in this house...especially last weekend!

forza1976

Red, nice compliation!

I was using the crazy long audizine list with all the noise between posts. This is great. It should be a sticky

uberwgn

+100 !


Now, two questions:

Enable DIS with Efficiency Program for MY2010+ (Not a complete Program without the Start/Stop System)

Is this for cars fitted with a MANUAL trans only?


Enable Auxiliary ventilation

What is this?


Awesome compilation! Thanks

redrocker55

I have a DSG and the efficiency program rocks! It's very cool. If you are driving with the A/C on and you leave a window down it will prompt you that you could get better MPG if you rolled your window up... Very cool.

Auxiliary ventilation will allow you to turn the car off and leave the blower running for a set period of time. Or another example of what it will do...you can set it up so if you always get to your car at 6 pm after work...the blower will turn on at 5:45 pm to cool down the car before you get in it.

I don't know of anyone who has commented on the Aux Vent feature so I'm guessing that nobody has turned it on...someone may have, but I don't recall ever reading anything about it.

Check out this website...awesome info here too!!!

http://www.audienthusiasts.com/VagCom_AuxVent.html

The guy who runs this website takes donations...I send him a few bucks each time I use something from his site. He is a B8 enthusiast to the extreme. He has done virtually every mod to his car known to mankind. He has a A4. He's put in rear seat heaters, electrically folding mirrors, changed the LED lighting on the MMI controls, etc. He has been a awesome help to me.

uberwgn

Yeah, I know David and have sent him some funds. He did the tail light re-programming on my car

Thanks again! I really appreciate the info