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Audi A3/S3 8V VCDS / VAG-COM Modification list

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#1 · (Edited)
Hi everybody! I'm trying to compile a list of VCDS mods for the new A3 platform, similar to what has been done for other models. This is the first iteration, it would be great if this could be put as a sticky and the first page got updated with new codes or validation of the current ones.

I have not tested any of the codes, I'll be doing that in a couple of weeks with a friend's A3 1.2T.

FULL LIST: (UPDATED FEB 01/2014)

Security Access to modules
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If certain module is locked, you should go to "Security Access" and enter the proper code:
For [09] Central Electronics the code is 31347 - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
For [03] ABS Brakes the code is 40168?????????? (doesn’t seem to work)
For [10] Parking aid the code is 71679

[09] CENTRAL ELECTRONICS

Acoustic (Alarm Beep) on Lock - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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NOTE: Car makes one chirping sound, does not use the horn.
[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Acknowledgement Signals - Akustische Rueckmeldung verriegeln (Lock acoustic feedback)
CHANGE: Set each or one of them to Yes

Acoustic (Alarm Beep) on Unlock - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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NOTE: Car makes two chirping sounds, does not use the horn.
[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Acknowledgement Signals - Akustische Rueckmeldung entriegen (Un-lock acoustic feedback)
CHANGE: Set each or one of them to Yes

Acoustic Lock Menu (only for lock, enable/disable using DIS) - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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NOTE: From factory there was no option to enable/disable using DIS.
[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Acknowledgement Signals -Menuesteuerung akustische Rueckmeldung
CHANGE: Set Yes

Visual confirmation of comfort closing - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Acknowledgement Signals – Comfort closing ack??? (need to check it back)
CHANGE: Set Yes

Adaptation of the turn signal cycle - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Channel (2) Select Turn signal control convenience turn signal flasher cycles – Set 1-5 (def=3)

Adjustment of the interval of the headlamp cleaning system (SWRA) - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Channel (1) - Number of operations front windshield wipers wash per SRA activation – Set value
Channel (3) - windscreen wipers SRA washing time – Set value

Disable DRL's in Light Switch 'O' Position - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
(9) Tagfahrlicht-Tagfahrlicht nur in Schalterstellung AUTO
CHANGE: Set Active

Activation of the parking light the rear lights to LED daytime running lights - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Channel (6) - daytime running lights activated additionally … -> Active

Disabling the daytime running lights with the handbrake applied - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select off when handbrake daytime running lights - channel (5) - Active

Cornering lights with Fog Lights - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Channel Leuchte12NL LB45-light function B12 -> Adjust Value on cornering left
Channel Leuchte13NL RB5-light function B13 -> Adjust Value on cornering right

Adjusting the speed thresholds for activating the fog lamps - NOT TESTED
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[09] Central Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Channel (3) select static cornering light lower speed threshold -> Set value (def=0)
Channel (4) select static cornering light upper speed threshold -> Set value (def=32km/h)

[52] DOOR ELECTRONICS, PASSENGER

Passenger-side mirror lowering when reversing - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[52] Door electronics, passenger -> Long coding -> Byte 04
CHANGE: Enable Bits 2 and 3

[17] INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Enable Pointer Test / Staging / Staging - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[17] Instruments -> Coding -> Byte 1 ->
CHANGE: Enable Bit 0

Set Oil Temperature on all DIS Menus - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 10
CHANGE: Tick Bit 1. Display Oil Temperature

Activation of the lap timer / lap counter in the FIS - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13 (DIDN’T WORK)
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NOTE: Seems to work only with Color Information System
[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 1 ->
CHANGE: Enable Bit 3

Display the oil temperature gauge in the FIS laptimer (same as above)
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 1 ->
CHANGE: Enable Bit 3

Activation of the switching recommendation in the FIS - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 1 ->
CHANGE: Enable Bit 5

Disable seatbelt warning - TESTED AUDI A3 1.2T ‘13
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 0 ->
CHANGE: Set bits 2-4 using combo box

Adjust tire circumference (bigger tires) - NOT TESTED
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 3 ->
CHANGE: Set bits 0-2 using combo box (not documented)

Deactivation of message / tone with ignition on - NOT TESTED
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[17] Instruments -> Adaptation ->
Ignition active message - change to "No display" (Default value: driver's door)

Enable display of cylinder deactivation - NOT TESTED
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[17] Instruments -> Adaptation ->
Select channel cylinder deactivation - Change to enabled (Default value: No display)

Change start screen - NOT TESTED
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 9 ->
CHANGE: Set bits 0-2 using combo box (not documented)

Display navigation/compass - NOT TESTED (is compass built int, need to test)
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 10 ->
CHANGE: Set bit 6, and also Byte 9 bit 3 to change position to bottom

Indirect TPMS - NOT TESTED (need coding for [03]Brakes and possibly [19]Canbus)
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[17] Instruments -> Long Coding -> Byte 4 ->
CHANGE: Set bit 0
[03] Brakes -> Long Coding -> Byte ??? ->
CHANGE: Set bits ???, ???

[03] BRAKES ELECTRONICS

Adaptation of the dynamic start-off - NOT TESTED
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[03] Brakes Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select Dynamic pull -> Change value (Default value: quick)

Adaptation of Hill Start Assistant - NOT TESTED
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[03] Brakes Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select Berganfahrassistent??? -> Change value

Adaptation of the functional state of the Auto Hold setting - NOT TESTED
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[03] Brakes Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select AUTO HOLD function state -> Set value: (Default: last setting)
Last setting: AUTO HOLD uses the last defined setting which was set over the button
never active: AUTOHOLD not automatically activated
always active: AUTO HOLD always enabled

[10] PARK ASSIST

Adjust Switch Off Speed For Parking Plus - NOT TESTED
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[10] Park/Steer Assist -> Adaptation ->
Abschaltgeschwindigkeit fur Einparkhilfe or Switch off speed for parking assist
CHANGE: Set to a speed you like (Standard is 10 km/h)

Adaptation of the threshold for display of the distance to the object - NOT TESTED
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[10] Parking aid 2 -> Adaptation ->
Select distance to the curb -> Adjust value (Default value: 15 cm)

Deactivation activation tone of the parking aid - NOT TESTED
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[10] Parking aid 2 -> Adaptation ->
Select activation tone for parking aid - Adjust value (Default value: on)

Adjustment of the requirement for lowering the audio when in parking aid - NOT TESTED
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[10] Parking aid 2 -> Adaptation ->
Select Request Audio lowering -> Adjust value (Default value: yes)

Visual representation of the parking aid (Audi Parking System APS) - NOT TESTED
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[10] Parking aid 2 -> Long coding -> Byte 2 ->
CHANGE: Set Bit 0 - visual representation parking sensors

[5F] Information electronics

Enable / disable the Eject Lock CD / DVD drive (rentals and other situations) - NOT TESTED
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[5F] Information Electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select channel CD eject button or eject lock -> Activate (Eject Lock active)

Adjusting the microphone sensitivity - NOT TESTED
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[5F] Information electronics -> Adaptation ->
Select Mikrofonempfindlichtkeit (Microphone sensitivity) – Change value

[08] CLIMATRONIC/HVAC

Adjustment of the seat heater level lowering time (level 3 to 2) - NOT TESTED
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[08] HVAC -> Adaptation ->
Select time until heated seats redemption level 3 to level 2 -> Adjust value (def=10min)
(Value 0 = no automatic lowering)

Adjustment of the seat heater level lowering time (level 2 to 1) - NOT TESTED
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[08] HVAC -> Adaptation ->
Select time until heated seats redemption level 2 to level 1 -> Adjust value (def=0)
(Value 0 = no automatic lowering)

Storage of the last set seat heating stage - NOT TESTED
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[08] HVAC -> Adaptation ->
Select channel storage of the seat heater level driver -> active (def=not active)
Select channel storage of the passenger seat heating stage -> active (def=not active)

Adjusting the reheating of the parking heater??? - NOT TESTED
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[08] HVAC -> Adaptation ->
Select Post-heat heater – Change value (Default: 10 minutes)

[19] CAN BUS

Disable Start-stop - NOT TESTED
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[19] Can Gateway -> Adaptation ->
Channel (1) Start/Stop -> Change value from -50 to the new value of 50 - click Do It
Channel (2) Start/Stop -> Change value from -50 to the new value of 50 - click Do It.

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OTHER PROCEDURES:
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Access MMI engineering menu
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The engineering menu can be accessed with the following combination: Back button + Navigation button 1 (top left).

MMI Reset / Restart using monkey grip
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The MMI system in the Audi A3 8V can be restarted by following: Menu button + Confirmation button + Navigation key 3 (top right). The MMI then shuts down and restarts. Takes about 30 seconds.
 
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#142 ·
Is there a VCDS coding to have the car start is S instead of D? I seem to remember when I first drove the car home, as long as I was in Dynamic in Drive Select, I didn't have to specifically shift to S, it would be in S when I shift to go forward. I did some coding with the car over the weekend, and I noticed that I had to shift to S manually now, not sure if I changed something in my coding. I have a 2015 S3.
 
#146 ·
Curious if anyone has the VCDS coding to increase the reversing bulb brightness to 100. I remember seeing a post somewhere with the adaptation, I just can't remember. I think the default power is 83-86%.

TYIA! :)
  • Module 09 Central Electronics
  • Adaption - 10
  • (6) Leuchte28RFL LC11-Dimmwert AB 28 auswählen
  • Enter Desired Value
  • (6) Leuchte29RFL RA64-Dimmwert AB 29 auswählen
  • Enter Desired Value
Possible New Values: 1 to 100 (%)

*Audi Factory Default = 86 (%)
 
#158 ·
What needs to be changed to have the LED taillights on while just the LED DRL's are on WITHOUT the orange lights in front.
I want the options to drive with only LED DRL and LED tails. I looked through coding and the only thing I could find turned on the orange parking lights along with the LED tails when the headlight knob is in the OFF position.

and so much of the stuff in VAG-COM for these cars is read in German. B7 and B8 cars are so much easier to mess with.
 
#160 ·
Automatic Rain Closing (Windows Only)

09 - Central Electronics
Security Access - 16
Code = 31347
(15) Access Control 2 - Regenschliessen_ein aus = Active (Rain Closing On / Off)
(16) Access Control 2 - Regenschliessen_art = Permanent (Rain Closing Type)
(28) Access Control 2 - Menuesteuerung Regenschliessen = Active (Driver Assist Rain Closing Menu)
Reset MMI

09 - Central Electronics
Select Long Coding Helper
Select RLFS from Dropdown Menu
Change Long Code to 07006C (Auto Lights on over 90mph + Auto Rain Light + Auto Rain Closing)

Testing:

1) Light Switch in Auto position.
2) Wiper stalk in 1st / Auto position.
3) All windows fully open.
4) Locked car and wait for 2 mins.
5) Spray water on windscreen sensor and watch windows close :)

Notes:

Have never been able to get the Driver Assist Rain Closing Menu to pop.
Have never been able to get this working with Panoramic Sunroof.
 
#163 ·
Has anyone figured out how to turn off the amber light in the headlight with VCDS? Also looking to code the DRL lighting. When I unlock the car (with the light setting on auto) both the xenon projector and DRL turn on. Is there anyway to code just the DRL to come on (without the xenon projector light)?

Thanks in advance
 
#169 ·
I'd really like to enable my tail lamps to be on with the DRLs, but would also like to be able to turn them all off when selected to 0. Possible?

Does anyone know how to increase the volume of the pre-collision system warning chime? It's barely audible when music is turned up...

Thanks
 
#172 ·
Guys what am I doing wrong? I want to have the DRL stay on constant while the blinker blinks.. On earlier Audi's it's called "Disabling the Winking feature"...

I tried this per recommendation of someone on QW, but it was flashing the DRL rather than the turn signal which isn't what I want. I just don't want the DRL to turn off as blinker flashes..


Select STG 09 ( Central elec)
Access Security -> 31347 -> Login
Adaptation 10. Change the following values:
(16) Leuchte2SL VLB10 - LichtfunktionG2 to " Blinken links Hellphase "
(18) Leuchte2SL VLB10 - Dimmung GH2 to "0"
(16) Leuchte3SL VRB21 - LichtfunktionG3 to " Blinken rechts Hellphase "
(18) Leuchte3SL VRB21 Dimmwert GH - 3 to "0"
 
#174 ·
Wow I'm a bum. This was literally just mentioned a page back and even at the top of this page.. For me it was that changing the value from 0 to 100 as you said above to achieve what I wanted.

"All you have to do for that is set the following:

(18) Leuchte2SL VLB10 - Dimmung GH2 to "100"
(18) Leuchte3SL VRB21 Dimmwert GH 3 to "100""

ha. Thanks for the help gents.
 
#177 ·
has anyone figured how to get oil temp in this part of the gauges. I saw a pic with someone having it just above the red line. I would like to know how?

 
#178 ·
My dealer's (Audi Atlanta) vag-com "guy" tried to turn on my tails as part of the DRLs and said that it won't work on my car, specifically. Anyone else do this successfully on a 2015 S3?
 
#182 ·
Use the following document: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l48ah2q9vz0buop/Lighting Explanation_5_2.pdf?dl=0 (Credit to DV52 - he's on different forums, I just saved it to my own Dropbox because the link may become broken).

Look for the appropriate Leuchte channel for the real tails, keep in mind that you must activate the lamp assembly on the body and on the trunk lid. Then you need to assign a new function for day time running lamps for each lamp (the adaptation value should be called Day Time Running Lamp, or Tagfahrlicht). Remember to also modify the corresponding "dimmwert" channel to 100% brightness.

Let me know if you need something else, the document linked should be all you need to understand in order to assign DRL functions to your taillights.
 
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