VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) allows for customization and modification of various settings on the Skoda Octavia 3. This guide compiles a list of popular tweaks and adaptations accessible through VCDS, gathered from the Briskoda forum. These modifications range from simple convenience features to more advanced functionalities.
Popular Briskoda Octavia 3 VCDS Adaptations
This comprehensive list, sourced from Briskoda forum users, covers a wide array of VCDS adaptations for the Octavia 3. Note that specific coding may vary depending on the model year and equipment level. Always consult reputable sources and back up your original coding before making any changes.
Lighting
- Cornering Fogs: Enable cornering fog lights, even on vRS models. Adjust the upper speed threshold for cornering fog activation.
- Rear Fog Lights: Enable both rear fog lights to illuminate simultaneously.
- DRLs: Enable DRLs only in AUTO mode. Change DRL behavior to flash in or out of phase with indicators. Dim DRLs on low beam, but not sidelights. Enable rear lights with DRLs. Disable DRLs on halogen headlights.
- Fog Light Coding: Code fog lights as cornering/low beam lights or as DRLs.
- Comfort Indicators: Adjust the number of flashes for the lane change indicator.
- LED Tweaks: Adjust dimming for LED number plates and DRLs on indicating and low beam. Code for LED fog lights and sidelights with Xenons.
- High Beam Assist: Enable high beam assist to remain active permanently.
Convenience Features
- Boot Closing: Enable remote boot closing from the interior button and key fob on Combi models with a powered tailgate.
- Rain Closing: Enable automatic window closing when rain is detected (MY13 and MY14 only).
- Refuel Quantity: Display refuel quantity in the Maxidot.
- Lap Timer: Enable the lap timer function in the Maxidot.
- Needle Staging: Enable needle sweep on startup for the Maxidot gauges.
- Traffic Sign Recognition: Enable or adjust traffic sign recognition settings.
- Passenger Mirror Dip: Enable automatic passenger mirror dipping when reversing.
- Heated Seat Memory: Enable memory function for heated seat levels.
- Start/Stop: Permanently disable the Start/Stop system.
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time: Enable automatic daylight saving time adjustments on the Columbus and Amundsen infotainment systems.
Other Adaptations
- Hravec Adaptations: Adjust the sensitivity of the humidity sensor, deactivate the AM band, and enable comfort entry for electric seats.
- Speed Limit Signs: Enable speed limit signs from map data on the Columbus navigation system.
- Fan Speed Display: Enable fan speed display in AUTO mode.
- MIB Columbus VIM: Access and modify settings within the MIB Columbus system.
- Towbar Electrics: Adjust coding for towbar electrics.
- Direct CD Ripping: Enable direct CD ripping to the Columbus jukebox.
- OEM LED Rear Lights: Retrofit OEM LED rear lights.
- Trunk Lid Lock Delay: Enable a delay for the trunk lid lock.
- Footwell Lights: Retrofit footwell lights.
This list provides a starting point for exploring the possibilities of VCDS customization on your Skoda Octavia 3. Remember to thoroughly research any adaptation before implementing it and always proceed with caution. Incorrect coding can lead to unexpected issues. Refer to the Briskoda forum thread for detailed instructions and discussions on each adaptation.
