Unlock hidden features and customize your Audi A5 with these essential VCDS (VAG-COM) modifications. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed list of codes to enhance your driving experience. Whether you’re looking to tweak your MMI settings, adjust lighting, or enable convenience features, this guide will help you navigate the world of Audi A5 Vcds tweaks.
Accessing the Hidden Menu: Your Gateway to Customization
Before diving into specific modifications, you’ll need to access your Audi’s hidden menu. This menu allows you to change settings not normally accessible through the standard interface. The process differs slightly depending on your MMI version:
MMI 3G:
- Navigate to [5F – Information Electr.]
- Select [Adaptation – 10]
- Change Channel 6 from 0 to 1
MMI 2G:
- Navigate to [07 – Control Head]
- Select [Adaptation – 10]
- Change Channel 8 from 0 to 1
To access the hidden menu, press and hold the “CAR” and “SETUP” buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. Proceed with caution when using the hidden menu, and avoid modifying settings you don’t understand. Specifically, stay away from the “Bootloader” option.
Popular Audi A5 VCDS Modifications
Here’s a breakdown of common Audi A5 VCDS modifications:
Lighting Adjustments:
- Disable Amber Corner Lights: [09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10 Submodule 0 Bit 3 – Set to 0
- Disable LED “Wink” on Turn Signal (Pre-Facelift): [09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3 Bit 2 & 7
- Disable LED “Wink” on Turn Signal (Facelift): [09 – Cent. Elect.] [Security Access – 16] (code: 20113) [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 3, set to 88
- Enable DRL via Various Lights: [09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2 (adjust Bits 1-7 for different light sources)
- Enable Rear Taillights with DRLs: [09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2 Bit 7 – Set to 1
Convenience Features:
- Disable Seatbelt Chime: [17 – Instruments] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0 Bit 2-4
- Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist “Lite”: [03 – ABS brakes][Security Access – 16] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 6 set to 1 (ABS module compatibility required)
- Enable Remote Window/Sunroof Operation: [46 – Cent. Conv.] [Coding – 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2 Bit 2 – Set to 1
- Disable Key Warning (Keyless Models): [46 – Central Conv.] [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9 Bit 7 set to 0
MMI and Entertainment:
- Enable Video in Motion: [5F – Information Electr.] [Advanced ID – 1A] (requires security access) [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 48 Set to 255
- Adjust Bluetooth Microphone Sensitivity: Hidden Menu -> Diagnose -> Settings -> Mic Sensitivity
Additional Modifications and Resources
Numerous other Audi A5 VCDS tweaks are available, including adjusting the back-up camera picture, enabling a lap timer, and customizing the Audi Drive Select system. Consult online forums and resources for a complete list of codes and detailed instructions. Remember to research each modification thoroughly before implementing it. Understanding the potential impact on your vehicle’s functionality is crucial.
This guide provides a starting point for exploring the world of Audi A5 VCDS customization. With careful research and execution, you can unlock the hidden potential of your Audi A5.
