The Audi B7 platform, encompassing models like the A4 and S4 produced from 2005 to 2008, is a favorite among car enthusiasts for its blend of performance and luxury. While these cars are well-equipped from the factory, a world of customization lies hidden beneath the surface, accessible through a process known as “long coding.” For US car owners, understanding and utilizing B7 Audi Symphony long coding can unlock a range of features and personalize your driving experience.
This guide, inspired by contributions from the car coding community, serves as your expert resource to explore and implement various long coding adaptations for your B7 Audi, specifically tailored for US models. We’ll delve into a variety of modifications, from convenience features to aesthetic tweaks, empowering you to tailor your Audi to your exact preferences.
Understanding B7 Audi Long Coding
Long coding is essentially the process of modifying software parameters within your car’s control modules. These modules govern various systems, from central electronics and air conditioning to the instrument cluster and infotainment. By changing specific code values, you can activate or deactivate features, adjust system behaviors, and essentially “unlock” functionalities that may be disabled by default or not activated for specific regions like the US market.
For B7 Audi vehicles, accessing and modifying long coding typically requires a diagnostic tool like VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) or OBDeleven. These tools allow you to communicate with your car’s control modules, read existing coding values, and safely implement changes.
Important Note: While these coding modifications are generally safe when performed correctly, it’s crucial to proceed with caution. Always double-check your coding values before saving changes and ensure you understand the function you are modifying. Incorrect coding can lead to unexpected behavior or system malfunctions. It is highly recommended to back up your original coding before making any changes.
Mirrors, Windows, and Convenience Features
Enhance the daily usability of your B7 Audi with these convenient coding tweaks focusing on mirrors, windows, and general comfort.
Tear Drop Wipe
This feature activates an additional wipe of the front wipers a few seconds after the main wipe cycle, ensuring a clearer windshield view, especially in persistent rain or after using the washer fluid.
- Select Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptation
- Select Front_wiper
- Select Traenenwischen Front Status:
- Change Value from “not active” to “active”.
- Go to the Car menu in the infotainment system and navigate to “factory settings,” then to “wipers and mirrors,” and reset them.
Comfort Blink Cycle Adjustment
Customize the number of blinks for the comfort turn signal feature. The default is often five blinks, which can sometimes be excessive. Reduce it for quicker lane changes.
- Select Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptation
- Select Aussenlicht_Blinker
- Select Komfortblinken Blinkzyklen:
- Change from “5” to a desired lower value (e.g., “3” or “4”).
- Go to the Car menu in the infotainment system and navigate to “factory settings,” then to “lights,” and reset them.
Rear Wiper Run-On Feature
Enable the rear wiper to continue running for a short period after the wash cycle is complete, similar to the front “tear drop wipe,” for better rear visibility in wet conditions.
- Select Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptation
- Select Rear Window Wiper
- Select Heckwischer Weiterlauf:
- Change value from “not active” to “active”.
- Go to the Car menu in the infotainment system and navigate to “factory settings,” then to “wipers and mirrors,” and reset them.
Power Windows Operation After Door Open/Ignition Off
By default, the power windows may stop operating as soon as a door is opened or the ignition is turned off. This modification allows you to continue operating the windows momentarily even after these actions, providing added convenience.
- Select Control Unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptations
- Select ZV Komfort
- Select Freigabenachlauf FH bei Tueroeffnen abbrechen
- Change from “active” to “not active”.
Activate Wireless Comfort Opening/Closing (Key Fob/Kessy)
Enable the comfort opening and closing feature, allowing you to open and close windows and potentially the sunroof using your key fob or the Kessy keyless entry system.
- Select Control Unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptations
- Select ZV Komfort
- Change “Funk Komfort schliessen” from “not active” to “active”.
- Change “Funk Komfort oeffnen” from “not active” to “active”.
Optional Sunroof Adjustment: For vehicles with a sunroof, you can adjust the comfort opening behavior to slide the sunroof open instead of just tilting. This typically involves adjustments in the “Sunroof” control module under “Komfortfunktionen.”
Air Conditioning and Heating Enhancements
Fine-tune your B7 Audi’s climate control system with these coding adjustments.
Show Blower Speed in Auto Mode
In the default auto mode for the climate control, the blower speed display may be hidden. Activate this setting to always show the blower speed even when the system is in automatic mode.
- Select Control unit: 08 Air Conditioning
- Select Long Coding
- Select Blower display in auto operation
- Change from “Not activated” to “activated”.
A/C Recirculation Memory
This useful modification ensures that your preferred recirculation setting for the air conditioning is remembered across ignition cycles. By default, the recirculation might reset based on a timer or other criteria.
- Select Air Conditioning 08
- Select Long Coding
- Hit the coding icon (often looks like [0])
- Dismiss warning
- Select Byte 4
- Uncheck Bit 5
- Check Bit 4
- Save value
Recirculation Setting Options (Bit 4-5):
- 00: Recirculation Air Settings (after Ignition Cycle) NOT stored
- 10: Recirculation Air Settings (after Ignition Cycle) stored
- 20: Recirculation Air Settings (after Ignition Cycle) Timer based (Default setting)
Image: Screenshot illustrating the byte and bit selection for A/C recirculation memory coding.
Menus, Screens, and Display Options
Personalize your B7 Audi’s instrument cluster (FIS – Driver Information System) and infotainment display with these coding options.
Display Fuel to Refuel in FIS
Show the estimated amount of fuel needed to refuel until the fuel low warning is triggered. Note that this is not the fuel until empty, but rather the amount to fill up when the low fuel light comes on. It may take some driving after refueling for the display to update.
- Select Control unit: 17 Dash Board
- Select Long Coding
- Select Volume to be replenished:
- Change from “No” to “Yes”.
Staging (Needle Sweep)
Activate the visually appealing needle sweep or “staging” effect where the instrument cluster needles perform a full sweep upon ignition start.
- Select Control unit: 17 Dash Board
- Select Long coding
- Select Staging
- Change value from “No” to “Yes”.
Display Compass in FIS
Enable a compass display within the Driver Information System (FIS) in your instrument cluster.
- Select Control unit: 17 Dash Board
- Select Long coding
- Select Navigation / compass:
- Change the value from “No” to “Yes”.
Radio Station Art (Logo) Display in MFD
Display radio station logos or artwork in the Multi-Function Display (MFD) of your infotainment system, adding a visual element to your radio listening experience.
- Select Control Unit: 5F Information Control Unit
- Select Adaptations
- Select Dashboard_Display_Configuration
- Change “Stationart” from “Off” to “On”.
Key Fob Operation While Car Running
Allow the key fob to function even when the car is running. This can be useful in situations where you need to lock the doors while leaving the engine running momentarily (e.g., quickly running into a store).
- Select Control Unit 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptations
- Select ZV allgemein
- Change “Funk bei Klemme 15 ein” from “not active” to “active”.
Deactivate Seat Belt Chime
Disable the audible seat belt warning chime. Important: Deactivating this feature is not recommended for safety reasons. Always ensure all occupants are wearing seat belts.
- Select Control Unit: 17 Dashboard
- Select Adaptations
- Change “Disable seat belt warning” from “no” to “yes”.
Unlock Infotainment Menus While Moving
Bypass the speed-dependent menu lockout in the infotainment system, allowing access to all menus even when the vehicle is in motion. Note: This may be illegal in some regions and can be a safety hazard. Use responsibly and be aware of local regulations.
- Select Control Unit: 5F Information Control Unit
- Select Adaptations
- Select Locked menu contents
- Change everything that is “blocked” to “non_blocked.”
Change Instrument Cluster Display Background
Customize the background appearance of the instrument cluster display (for non-digital dashes). Options may include different color schemes or textures.
Adaptation
Control unit: 17 Dash Board
Name: Display depiction
Values:
- Old value: Version 1 (e.g., white cloud)
- New value: Version 3 (e.g., yellow carbon fiber)
Change Headunit Boot Screen
Personalize the startup screen of your infotainment system by changing the boot screen picture to different Audi model logos or themes.
Select Control unit 5F (infotainment)
Coding
Byte_18_Screenings
- 0 = None
- 1 = Hybrid
- 2 = Golf GTD
- 3 = Golf GTI
- 4 = Golf Bluemotion
- 5 = E-Golf
- 6 = R Line
- 7 = Golf R
Menu Display Compass – Off-Road Information
Enable compass and off-road information menus even without the factory navigation system. This may display features like water temperature, oil temperature, and steering angle. Note that altitude and compass data might not be functional without navigation hardware.
Menu Display Compass – OFF ROAD WITHOUT NAVI
Menu Display Compass – OFF ROAD WITH AND WITHOUT NAVI
- Module 5F – Electronic Information
- Code (31347)
- Adaptation
- Select – Car Function Adaptations Gen 2
- Search submenu – Menu compass display (ON)
- Search submenu – Menu display compass over threshold (ON)
- Byte 24 Navigation System
- Change value to On.
Comfort Entry (Easy Entry)
Activate the comfort entry feature where the driver’s seat automatically moves back when the vehicle is turned off, providing easier ingress and egress.
Control unit: 36 Seat Adjustment Driver Side
Values:
Easy_Entry_front:
change value to: active
Driver Aid and Driving Modes
Enhance driving dynamics and customize driver assistance features with these coding modifications.
Improve Throttle Response
Sharpen the throttle response for a more direct and engaging driving experience. This modification changes the throttle mapping to be more responsive to pedal input.
Adaptation
Control unit: 44 Steering Assistance
Name: Driving profile switchover
Values:
- Old value: Incremental, controlled over time
- New value: Direct, controlled over threshold value
Security code (if required): 19249
Adaptive Lane Tracking (Lane Assist Enhancement)
Improve the Lane Assist system to track the lane center more effectively, reducing “ping-ponging” between lane edges. This also often enables an option in the infotainment system to switch between different Lane Assist behaviors.
Long coding
Control unit: A5 Front Sensors Driver Assistance System
Values:
Point_of_intervention:
- Old value: late
- New value: early (setting via menu)
Turn Off Auto Start-Stop
Disable the automatic start-stop system permanently or modify its behavior. One method is to adjust the voltage limit at which the system activates, effectively preventing it from engaging under normal operating conditions.
CONTROL UNITS > GATEWAY > ADAPTATIONS > START/STOP START VOLTAGE LIMIT
Change the value from 7.6V to a higher value like 12.0V.
Alternative: Start-Stop Memory Module: For a more user-friendly solution, consider a start-stop memory module that remembers your last start-stop setting, eliminating the need for coding.
Unlock Acoustic Feedback (Alarm Beep on Lock/Unlock)
Enable an audible confirmation beep (horn beep) when locking and unlocking your B7 Audi, providing clear feedback that the central locking system has engaged.
- Select Central Electrics 09
- Enter Security Access >> 31347
- Select Adaptation >> Acknowledgement signals
- See setting: akustische rueckmeldung entriegln
- Change to active
- Save value
Lights and Lighting Modifications
Customize the lighting behavior of your B7 Audi for enhanced aesthetics and functionality.
Enable Headlight Assist (High Beam Assist)
Activate High Beam Assist (automatic high beam function) on models like the SE/Tech that may not have it enabled from the factory. This feature automatically switches between high and low beams based on oncoming traffic and ambient lighting conditions.
To code High Beam Assist (for vehicles with Lane Assist fitted):
- Select Control Module 09
- Select Adaptions
- Select Assistant light functions
- Change Menu light assistant to ‘PRESENT’
Security code (if required): 31347
- Select Control Module A5
- Select Long coding
- Select byte 2
- Change Bit 0 to a “1” or use drop down menu to select “Coding_light_assist High_beam_assist”
Specific Adjustment for some models:
In some cases, after the above steps, you may need to adjust an additional setting in module 09:
- Change “fernlicht_assistent-Erweiterte_Fernlichsteurung” to “AFS:FLA: Fernlicht ueber AFS”
Make High Beam Assist Setting Persistent
Ensure that the High Beam Assist setting remains persistent across ignition cycles, so you don’t have to reactivate it every time you start the car.
Adaptation
- Select Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
- Select Adaptation
- Select Fernlicht_assistent
- Select Fernlichtassistent Reset:
- Change from “active” to “not active”
Adjust Fog Light Cornering Light Fade Rate
Modify the fade-out speed of the fog lights when they are used as cornering lights. A higher value results in a slower fade-out.
Adaptation
Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
Name: Static AFS light
Values:
Abdimmgeschwindigkeit:
- Old value: 50.0 %/s
- New value: Up to 125 %/s (slower dimming)
Allow DRLs to be Turned Off via Infotainment Menu
Enable a menu option in the infotainment system to manually turn off the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). By default, DRLs may be permanently on.
Adaptation
Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
Name: Aussenlicht_Front
Values:
Tagfahrlicht Aktivierung durch BAP oder Bedienfolge moeglich:
- Old value: not active
- New value: active
“5 Brake-Light Mod” (Inner Tail Lights as Brake Lights)
For certain B7 Audi models (especially pre-LED tail lights), enable the inner tail light sections to function as additional brake lights, increasing brake light visibility. This modification may also involve adjusting the brightness (dimming value) of the brake lights.
Adaptation
Control unit: 09 Central Electrics
Name: Leuchte23SL HLC10
Values:
- Lichtfunktion C 23:
- Old value: nicht aktiv
- New value: Bremslicht
- Dimmwert CD 23:
- Old value: 0
- New value: 127 (adjust brightness as desired, default is 100)
Name: Leuchte24SL HRA65
Values:
- Lichtfunktion C 24:
- Old value: nicht aktiv
- New value: Bremslicht
- Dimmwert CD 24:
- Old value: 0
- New value: 127 (adjust brightness as desired)
Name: Leuchte21BR RC8
Values:
- Dimmwert CD 21:
- Old value: 100
- New value: 127 (adjust brightness as desired)
Name: Leuchte20BR LA71
Values:
- Dimmwert CD 20:
- Old value: 100
- New value: 127 (adjust brightness as desired)
Conclusion
Unlocking the hidden potential of your B7 Audi through long coding provides a rewarding way to personalize your vehicle and tailor it to your specific needs and preferences. From subtle convenience enhancements to more noticeable driving dynamic adjustments, the possibilities are vast.
Remember to always proceed with caution, double-check your coding, and utilize reliable resources and tools. By carefully exploring these B7 Audi Symphony long coding options, you can truly make your US-spec Audi uniquely yours.
Disclaimer: Car modification and coding are undertaken at your own risk. [carcodescanner.store] is not responsible for any damage or issues arising from incorrect coding procedures. Always consult your vehicle’s manual and seek professional advice if you are unsure about any coding modifications.
