The Skoda Octavia 3 offers a wide range of customizable features through VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System). This guide provides a comprehensive list of VCDS codes for various adaptations and modifications on the Octavia 3. These codes allow you to unlock hidden features and personalize your driving experience. Please note that modifying your vehicle’s settings with VCDS can void your warranty if not done correctly. Always proceed with caution and consult a professional if you are unsure.
Common Skoda Octavia 3 VCDS Tweaks
Here are some popular adaptations achievable with VCDS coding:
Lighting
- Cornering Fogs: Enable cornering fog lights for improved visibility in turns, even on vRS models. Adjust the upper speed threshold for activation. Code this feature to work with your high beams or even as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).
- Rear Fog Lights: Activate both rear fog lights for enhanced visibility in foggy conditions.
- DRL Modifications: Enable DRLs only in AUTO mode. Change the DRL dimming behavior when signaling or using low beams. Make DRLs flash in or out of phase with indicators. Disable DRLs on halogen headlights.
- Tail Light Modifications: Enable rear lights with DRLs for increased visibility.
- Number Plate LEDs: Adjust the coding for LED number plate lights.
- LED Sidelight Coding: Modify coding for Xenon LED sidelight bulbs.
- xpower Lighting Tweaks: Control LED dimming on indicators, DRL dimming behavior with low beams and sidelights. Code LED fog light behavior.
- Footwell Lights Retrofit: Add footwell lighting to your Octavia.
Convenience Features
- Boot Closing (Combi Models): Enable remote boot closing from the interior button and keyfob on Combi models equipped with a powered tailgate.
- Rear Teardrop Wipe: Activate the rear teardrop wipe function.
- Rain Closing: Enable automatic window closing when rain is detected (MY13 and MY14 only).
- Refuel Quantity in Maxidot: Display the refuel quantity in the Maxidot display.
- Laptimer in Maxidot: Enable the lap timer function within the Maxidot display.
- Needle Staging (Sweep): Enable the needle sweep animation on startup in the Maxidot display.
- Traffic Sign Recognition: Enable the traffic sign recognition system.
- Passenger Mirror Dip in Reverse: Activate automatic passenger mirror dipping when selecting reverse gear.
- Comfort Indicator Flashes: Change the number of flashes for the comfort (lane change) indicator.
- Heated Seat Level Memory: Enable memory for heated seat levels.
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time: Enable automatic daylight saving time adjustments on Columbus and Amundsen infotainment systems.
- Direct CD Ripping: Enable direct CD ripping to the Columbus jukebox.
- Trunk Lid Lock Delay: Adjust the trunk lid lock delay.
Other Adaptations
- Start/Stop Disable: Permanently disable the Start/Stop system.
- Fan Speed Display in AUTO: Display the fan speed in AUTO mode.
- MIB Columbus VIM: Enable Video in Motion for the MIB Columbus infotainment system.
- hravec Adaptations: Modify settings for humidity sensor sensitivity, deactivate AM band, and enable comfort entry for electric seats.
- High Beam Assist: Enable high beam assist to remain permanently enabled.
- Towbar Electrics Coding: Adjust coding for towbar electrics.
- OEM LED Rear Lights Retrofit: Retrofit OEM LED rear lights.
Resources and Further Information
This guide provides a starting point for exploring VCDS coding options for your Skoda Octavia 3. Remember, incorrect coding can lead to malfunctions. Proceed cautiously, research thoroughly, and consult reputable sources for detailed instructions and support before making any changes. For a more detailed explanation of each adaptation and specific coding instructions, refer to online forums dedicated to VCDS and Skoda vehicles, such as the Briskoda forum. Always back up your original coding before making any changes.
