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Unlock Your Audi S4 B8’s Hidden Potential: A Complete VCDS Coding List

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As an Audi S4 B8 owner, you know your car is packed with potential, often beyond the factory settings. Many features are hidden, waiting to be unlocked, and that’s where VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) comes in. Think of VCDS as the key to customizing your car, allowing you to tweak various settings and enable features that weren’t activated from the factory. While apps like Carly are popular for vehicle coding, VCDS offers in-depth control and a wider range of modifications, especially for models like the Audi S4 B8.

This comprehensive guide compiles a list of popular and effective VCDS tweaks specifically for the Audi S4 B8 platform. Consider this your go-to resource for personalizing your driving experience. We’ve gathered these modifications from across various enthusiast forums and specialized websites, bringing them together in one easy-to-navigate list.

Important Note: This list is for informational purposes only. Modifying your car’s settings is done at your own risk. Always double-check your coding and proceed with caution. It’s recommended to back up your original settings before making any changes.

Here’s a categorized list of VCDS modifications you can explore for your Audi S4 B8:

Convenience and Lighting Modifications

These tweaks focus on enhancing the everyday usability and visual appeal of your Audi S4.

Disable Annoyances

  • Disable After-wipe of Windscreen Wipers: Tired of that extra wiper sweep a few seconds after you’ve used your washers? This tweak eliminates it.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> [Dropdown] -> “x ** 8K1 955 119 ** WWS xxxx”
    • Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 3 – Remove check mark (1 = active)

  • Disable “Lights are on” Warning: No more annoying chime when you open the door with your lights on.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 5 Bit 3 – Set to 0 to disable “lights are on” warning when you open the door.

  • Disable Key Warning (Keyless Models): Silence the key warning when you exit the vehicle in keyless models.

    • [46 – Central Conv.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9 Bit 7 set to 0 (Uncheck)

  • Disable Seatbelt Chime: For off-road or track use, you might want to disable the seatbelt chime. (Use responsibly on public roads!)

    • [17 – Instruments]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 0 Bit 2-4 – Seat Belt Warning inactive

Lighting Enhancements

  • Disable Amber Corner Lights/Side Markers: Clean up the front look of your S4 by disabling the amber reflectors (common for US vehicles).

    • Disable Amber Corner Lights:
      • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
      • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10 Submodule 0 Bit 3 – Set to 0 to disable amber side markers (U.S. vehicles)
    • Disable Amber Side Markers: (Specific code not provided, likely similar to corner lights within Byte 10)

  • Disable LED ‘Wink’ on Turn Signal: Keep your LED daytime running lights (DRLs) at full brightness even when the turn signal is active, eliminating the ‘wink’ effect.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3
      • Bit 2 – LEDs remain at full brightness with parking lights (1 = active)
      • Bit 7 – Turn off LED-strip DRLs with indicators (1 = active)

  • Enable Adaptive Brake Lights: Make your brake lights flash rapidly during hard braking for increased visibility.

    • [46 – Comfort System]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 8
      • Bit 0 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Turn Lights active (1 = active)
      • Bit 1 – Emergency Brake Flashing via Brake Lights active (1 = active)

  • Enable DRL Selectable via MMI: Gain control over your DRLs through the MMI (Multi Media Interface) system.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 3 Bit 5 set to 1

  • Enable DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Options: Customize which lights function as DRLs.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2
      • Bit 1 = DRL via Front Side markers
      • Bit 2 = DRL via High Beams
      • Bit 3 = DRL via Fogs
      • Bit 4 = DRL via LEDs
      • Bit 6 = DRL via Side markers
      • Bit 7 = DRL via Tail lights

  • Enable Euro Parking Lights (Turn Signal Parking Lights): Activate the European-style parking lights where the turn signal on the selected side illuminates when parked at night.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 9 Bit 0 – Set to 1

  • Enable Fog Lights as Cornering Lights: Have your fog lights turn on automatically on the side you are turning towards for improved corner illumination.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4 Bit 0 – Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1

  • Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking Lights: Use your front turn signals as additional parking lights.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10 Bit 0- Check the box or change :Bit 0 to 1
    • To enable as DRLs as well:
      • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
      • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2 Bit 6 – Check the box or change :Bit 0 set to 1

  • Enable LEDs Remain Bright for Parking Lights: Ensure your LED parking lights maintain their full brightness.

    • (Code not explicitly provided, likely related to LED control within Central Electrics – Module 09)

  • Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs: Have your rear tail lights illuminate whenever your DRLs are active for increased visibility.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 2 Bit 7 – DRL’s via Tail Lets Active (1 = Active)

Display and Information System (DIS) Tweaks

Customize what information is displayed in your driver information system.

  • Enable Automatic Gear Selection Shown in DIS: Display the selected gear (D or S) in your DIS.

    • [02 – Auto Trans]
    • [Adaptation – 10]
    • Select “Single Gear Display” from top channel drop down menu
    • Select “D on/S on” from New value drop down menu

  • Enable Battery Meter: Monitor your battery voltage directly through the MMI.

    • Method 1 (Hidden Menu):
      • [Hidden menu] [car] [cardevextdevicelist] [Battery] Enable
      • [Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Battery] Set to 5
      • Reset MMI
    • Method 2 (Radio Module):
      • [56 – Radio] -> Adaption -> Channel 39, add 16 to your value

  • Enable DIS with Efficiency Program (MY2010+): Access the Efficiency Program in your DIS for fuel-saving tips (note: not a full program without Start/Stop system).

    • [17 – Instruments]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 77 change 0 to 255

  • Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep: Enjoy the sporty needle sweep animation on startup.

    • [17 – Instruments]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 0 – Check the box for “Gauge Test/Needle Sweep active”

  • Enable Lap Timer: Add a lap timer function to your DIS for track days or spirited driving.

    • [17 – Instruments]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 3 – Check the box for “Lap Timer active”

  • Enable Speed Display in MMI: Show your current speed digitally in the MMI screen. (May not work with Navigation equipped vehicles)

    • [56 – Radio]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 02, Set to 1

  • Adjust Consumption in DIS: Fine-tune the accuracy of your fuel consumption display.

    • [17 – Instruments]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 3 change 100 to xxx (calculation examples provided in original article)

MMI and Electronic System Modifications

Unlock hidden menus and customize your car’s electronic behavior.

  • Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control: Gain control over ambient lighting intensity via the MMI.

    • [Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [interior light] Set to 5
    • [Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [interior light] Enable
    • Reset MMI

  • Enable Auxiliary Ventilation: Activate the auxiliary ventilation system through MMI and HVAC controls.

    • [5F – Information Electr.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 6 Bit 1 – Set to 1
    • [Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [Auxiliary heating] Enable
    • [08 – Auto HVAC]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1
      • Bit 3 – Set to 1
      • Bit 4 – Set to 1

  • Enable Hidden Menu in MMI: Access the advanced hidden menu for further customization (use with caution!).

    • [5F – Information Electr.]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 6 change 0 to 1
    • Caution: Use hidden menu at your own risk, avoid “Bootloader” settings.

  • Enable Import CDs to MMI’s HD: Enable the ability to import CDs directly to your MMI’s hard drive.

    • [Hidden menu]
    • Main/Diagnose/Settings Import Media Set to 4 of 4 “Copy/Ripping”

  • Enable VIM (Video In Motion) on MMI: Allow video playback while the car is in motion (passenger use only!).

    • [5F – Information Electr.]
    • [Advanced ID – 1A] Note 1st Serial number
    • [Security Access] Enter Digits 6, 13, 10, 14, 11 of the 1st Serial number
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 48 Set to 255
    • Reset MMI

  • Set Audi Parking System – Switch OFF Speed: Adjust the speed at which the parking system deactivates.

    • [10 – Park/Steer Assist]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 23 Set to 20 (max value in km/h)

  • Set Custom ADS (Audi Drive Select) Settings: Preset your ADS to specific modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Individual) for each startup.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Security Access – 16]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 63 Set to your desired mode (01 – Comfort, 02 – Auto, 03 – Dynamic or 04 – Individual)
    • Repeat for Channels 64, 65, and 66, ensuring all four channels are set to the same value.

  • Set Headlight Washer – Duration: Adjust the duration of the headlight washer spray.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Security Access – 16]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 6 change to e.g. 500 (milliseconds)

  • Set Headlight Washer – Cycles: Modify the number of headlight washer cycles.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Security Access – 16]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 26 change to e.g. 10 (cycles)

  • Adjust LED Brightness: Dim or brighten your LED daytime running lights.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Security Access – 16] (enter security code – default codes may include 20113)
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 3 Set between 5 and 100 (percentage)

  • Set Automatic Transmission Start Mode: Customize the default transmission mode (D or S) on startup.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Security Access – 10]
    • [Adaptation 10] -> Channel 64 – Refer to original article for value options (D, S, based on ADS, etc.)

Chassis and Safety Modifications

These tweaks relate to vehicle dynamics and safety systems.

  • Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist ‘lite’: Activate a ‘lite’ version of hill hold assist.

    • [03 – ABS brakes]
    • [Security Access – 16] (Enter code presented by program)
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 6 set to 1 to enable hill hold assist.

  • Enable Double Disarm Beep: Get a double beep confirmation when disarming your alarm system.

    • [46 – Central Conv.]
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 63 Add 4

  • Enable Independent Fog Light Control with High Beams: Keep your fog lights on even when high beams are activated.

    • [09 – Cent. Elect.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4
      • Bit 1 – (Front) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 1 to 0
      • Bit 2 – (Rear) Uncheck the box or change :Bit 2 to 0

  • Enable Release Parking Brake without Foot on Brake: Release the electronic parking brake without pressing the brake pedal.

    • [53 – Parking Brake]
    • [Security Access – 16] (Enter code presented by program)
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 4 Set to 0

  • Enable Release Parking Brake without Seatbelt: Release the parking brake even without your seatbelt fastened (use with caution and only when appropriate).

    • [53 – Parking Brake]
    • [Security Access – 16] (Enter code presented by program)
    • [Adaptation – 10] -> Channel 7 Set to 0

  • Enable Remote Operation Windows and Sunroof: Control your windows and sunroof remotely using your key fob.

    • [46 – Cent. Conv.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] Byte 2 Bit 2 – Set to 1

  • Enable Reverse Mirror Tilt: Have your passenger side mirror tilt down when reversing to aid in curb visibility.

    • [52 Door Elect, Pass.]
    • [Coding – 07] -> [Long Coding Helper] -> Byte 4 Bit 4 and Bit 2 set to 1

  • Enable TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System): Activate TPMS if your car has the necessary hardware (check ABS unit sticker – 1AT ABS unit required, 1AS not compatible).

    • MMI Activation:
      • [Hidden menu] [car] [cardevicelist] [RDK] Enable
      • [Hidden menu] [car] [carmenuoperation] [Tires Air Pressure Control] Set to 5
    • ABS Brakes Coding:
      • [03 – ABS Brakes]
      • [Security Access – 16] (login code likely 61378)
      • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 1 Bit 3 – Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active (1 = active)
    • Instrument Cluster Coding:
      • [17 – Instruments]
      • [Coding – 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 4 Bit 0 – Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed (1 = active)
    • Reset MMI

Conclusion

This list provides a starting point for exploring the customization possibilities of your Audi S4 B8 with VCDS. Remember to proceed cautiously, research thoroughly before making changes, and always back up your original settings. By utilizing VCDS, you can truly tailor your Audi S4 to your preferences and unlock hidden features for a more personalized driving experience.

Disclaimer: The modifications listed here are for informational purposes only and should be performed at your own risk. We are not responsible for any issues arising from these modifications. Always consult with a qualified professional if you are unsure about any coding procedures.

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