The Audi Q7 (4M) offers a luxurious driving experience, but with VCDS (VAG Car Diagnostic System) coding, you can unlock hidden features and customize settings to truly personalize your ride. This guide provides verified VCDS coding modifications specifically for the 2017 Audi Q7 4M, enhancing convenience, performance, and overall driving enjoyment. These adaptations and long coding changes have been tested and confirmed to work with VCDS version 16.6 or newer.
Popular VCDS Coding Modifications for Audi Q7 (4M)
Here’s a breakdown of popular VCDS coding modifications for your Audi Q7:
Adjust ACC Default Distance
Customize the default distance for your Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) directly within the MMI.
- Module: Auto Dist. Reg (13)
- Access: Adaptation (10)
- Channel: Distance basic setting option
- Modification: Change “Off” to “On”
Disable Seat Belt Chime
Silence the persistent seat belt reminder chime.
- Module: Instruments (17)
- Access: Adaptation (10)
- Channel: Deactivate seat belt chime
- Modification: Change “No” to “Yes”
Activate Needle Sweep in Virtual Cockpit
Enjoy a dramatic needle sweep animation on startup in your virtual cockpit.
- Module: Instruments (17)
- Access: Coding (07)
- Modification: Long Coding, Byte 1, Bit 0 – Activate/Check
Enable Lap Timer
Activate the lap timer functionality within the instrument cluster.
- Module: Instruments (17)
- Access: Coding (07)
- Modification: Long Coding, Byte 1, Bit 3 – Activate/Check
Integrate Park Assist Camera with OPS
Combine the 360-degree camera view with the Optical Parking Sensors (OPS) for a comprehensive parking display.
- Module: Instruments (09)
- Access: Adaptation
- Channel: IDE01170 – Visual display for park assist
- Modification: Change Stored Value from “with OPS display” to “with OPS 360°”
Extend Parking Assist Camera Shutdown Speed
Increase the speed threshold at which the parking assist camera shuts off, from 6 mph to 12 mph.
- Module: (09)
- Access: Adaptation
- Channel: IDE03782 – Switch-off speed for parking assist
- Modification: Change Stored Value from 10 to 20 (20 is the maximum accepted value)
Enhance Ventilated Seat Cooling
Boost the cooling power of your ventilated seats by increasing fan speeds for each of the three settings (maximum increase is 10%).
- Module: (Address may vary depending on your specific vehicle. Scan for IDE10322 or similar)
- Access: Adaptation
- Channels: IDE10322-MAS01366 (Stage 3), IDE10322-MAS01365 (Stage 2), IDE10322-MAS01364 (Stage 1)
- Modification: Increase Stored Value by up to 10% for each stage.
Modify Lane Assist Deactivation Threshold
Adjust how sensitive lane assist is to steering input before deactivating.
- Module: Frt Sens. Drv. Assist (A5)
- Access: Adaptation
- Channel: IDE05984 – Directional stabilization assist driver inact deactiv threshold
- Modification: Change Stored Value from “Medium” to “Late”
Adjust Lane Assist Steering Force (Experimental)
Potentially increase the steering force applied by lane assist to keep the vehicle centered. Further testing is recommended to confirm the effects.
- Module: Frt Sens. Drv. Assist (A5)
- Access: Adaptation
- Channel: IDE05986 – Directional stab. assist.; intensity; power steering support
- Modification: Change Stored Value from “Medium” to “Strong”
Conclusion
VCDS coding allows you to fine-tune your Audi Q7 4M to your preferences. While these modifications offer significant enhancements, always proceed with caution and ensure you understand the potential risks before making any changes. Remember to document your original settings before implementing any modifications. Enjoy your customized Audi Q7 experience!
