This guide provides a comprehensive list of VCDS modifications for the Audi A6 C7. These tweaks allow you to customize various features, from enabling hidden menus to adjusting driving assistance systems. Proceed with caution and at your own risk. Incorrectly modifying your vehicle’s settings can lead to unexpected behavior and potential damage. Always back up your original settings before making any changes.
Common Audi A6 C7 VCDS Modifications
Enabling Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
This modification activates a visual check of your gauges upon engine start.
- Module: 17 – Instruments
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Activate “Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active” in Byte 1.
Enabling Lap Timer
Activate the lap timer function in your instrument cluster. Note: This may require a firmware update from Audi.
- Module: 17 – Instruments
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Activate “Lap Timer active” in Byte 1.
Activating Cornering Lights (Kerb Lighting)
Enhance visibility at low speeds by activating the cornering lights.
- Module: 09 – Central Electrics
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Enable Bit 0 in Byte 4.
Audible Confirmation on Lock (Beep on Lock)
Enable a chirp confirmation from the alarm system when locking the vehicle.
- Module: 46 – Central Convenience
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Activate “Anti-Theft-System: Horn Confirmation active” in Bit 2 of Byte 1.
Accessing the Hidden Green Menu
Unlock the hidden green engineering menu within the MMI system. Warning: Exercise extreme caution when modifying settings within this menu.
- Module: 5F – Information Electronics
- Adaptation: 10 – Adaptation
- Modification: Change Channel 6 value from 0 to 1. Reboot MMI (press and hold MENU, central MMI knob, and top right softkey simultaneously). Access the hidden menu by pressing and holding CAR and MENU buttons.
Displaying Battery Meter in MMI
Enable the battery meter display within the MMI.
- Access: Hidden Green Menu (see above)
- Navigation: Car > Carextdevicelist > Check “Battery” > Carmenuoperation > Set “Battery” from 0 to 5. Reboot MMI.
Enabling Video In Motion (VIM)
Potentially enable video playback while the vehicle is in motion. Note: Success with this modification is dependent on your specific MMI version and region. Refer to online resources for detailed instructions and compatibility information. This often involves retrieving a code based on your MMI serial number and using security access.
Activating Passenger Mirror Dip in Reverse
Enable the passenger side mirror to automatically dip when reversing.
- Module: 52 – Door Electrics, Passenger
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Enable Bit 2 in Byte 4.
Disabling Seatbelt Reminder Chimes
Deactivate the seatbelt warning chimes.
- Module: 17 – Instruments
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Activate “Seat Belt Warning inactive” in Bit 4 of Byte 0.
Deactivating Engine Stop-Start on Door Open
Prevent the engine from turning off when the driver’s door is opened after the vehicle has recently stopped.
- Module: 46 – Central Convenience
- Coding: 07 – Long Coding
- Modification: Change the red byte from 00000111 to 00001111.
Further Audi A6 C7 VCDS Customization Options
This guide covers a selection of common VCDS modifications for the Audi A6 C7. Numerous other customization options exist, including adjusting Adaptive Cruise Control settings, modifying High Beam Assist sensitivity, enabling Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control in the MMI, activating tourist mode for headlights, enabling automatic handbrake engagement in Park, customizing the electric boot lid operation, adjusting turn signal confirmation chirps, disabling DRL dimming with turn signals, modifying parking brake behavior, activating tail lights with DRLs, enabling CD ripping to the MMI HDD, disabling navigation and phone warnings while driving, enabling adaptive brake lights, controlling fog lights independently of high beams, enabling TPMS, adjusting parking system speed sensitivity, modifying LED brightness, adjusting Bluetooth microphone sensitivity, enabling driver’s memory seat, configuring Start/Stop behavior, and activating footwell lighting. Always consult reputable online forums and resources for detailed instructions and compatibility information before attempting any further modifications. Remember to proceed with caution and at your own risk.
