Recommended VCDS changes/options

[AndyT306]

Is there a setting in VCDS to turn the air conditioning off when the front windscreen de-mister is pressed?
The default setting is on.

It’s the quickest way to clear the screen, why would you want to turn a/c off?

 

[SBJ]

Apologies I got my MS OneNote notes mixed up. For the A6 4G MMI3GP the most recent firmware is indeed K0900.

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My A6 Avant (2018 build) software versions are as follows:

I have very occasional bluetooth connectivity issues to my iPhone 8 (that might be down to Apple), but other than that the MMI etc is stable and works well. Are there any additional functions available with upgrading to the latest version, perhaps you have release notes you could share?

thanks
Simon

 

[dt-tdi]

It’s the quickest way to clear the screen, why would you want to turn a/c off?

I've been used to manually turning the AC on in my B7 A4, would be nice to have the same option if this can be done with VCDS.

 

[DJAlix]

My A6 Avant (2018 build) software versions are as follows:
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I have very occasional bluetooth connectivity issues to my iPhone 8 (that might be down to Apple), but other than that the MMI etc is stable and works well. Are there any additional functions available with upgrading to the latest version, perhaps you have release notes you could share?

thanks
Simon

K3663 (MU1425) is the latest firmware. 3rd parties don't get release notes even though we are authorised to supply VW Group services Its kinda of a silly process actually as we only really learn about new firmware while researching technical notes (TPI) while trying to fix issues, for example if your iPhone keeps disconnecting the first thing we would do is look for any TPI matching the issue, well after making sure the customer has updated their device. These should then contain a fix which might be to update MMI firmware to XXXX for example. We can then compile our own release notes by searching the database for the related firmware part number and copying and pasting loads of information. Its a pain.

 

[SBJ]

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K3663 (MU1425) is the latest firmware. 3rd parties don't get release notes even though we are authorised to supply VW Group services Its kinda of a silly process actually as we only really learn about new firmware while researching technical notes (TPI) while trying to fix issues, for example if your iPhone keeps disconnecting the first thing we would do is look for any TPI matching the issue, well after making sure the customer has updated their device. These should then contain a fix which might be to update MMI firmware to XXXX for example. We can then compile our own release notes by searching the database for the related firmware part number and copying and pasting loads of information. Its a pain.

Had my MMI updated last week for a bluetooth issue. Here is the version after 8Gb update:

 

[DJAlix]

Had my MMI updated last week for a bluetooth issue. Here is the version after 8Gb update:

Strange they did not give you the most up to date version...

 

[SBJ]

Strange they did not give you the most up to date version...

I uploaded the original (wrong) photo! Corrected it now...

 

[Anndy08]

Lowering AAS with VCDS

0) Set your car to "Auto" mode (not dynamic, comfort, etc.). Make sure car is on level ground. Close doors. If any doors are opened during the procedure, it will be interrupted. Make sure your car is NOT in a towing or tire changing mode.
1) Load up VCDS, go to Module 34 - Level Control
2) Go to "10 - Adaptation", take note of 4 values titled as "Body height front left wheel house edge" - mine were set to around 384 from factory.
3) Take the values you noted above, and ADD your desired drop in millimeters (mm) to each value, write it down... So if your left front wheel was 384.5, your new value will be 401.5. Repeat for the other wheels. It is not critical to be 100% precise here, rounding the values is fine. Note that maximum Audi-approved drop is 17mm from what I've gathered. You can go lower, but if you go lower, you're also affecting other systems, such as cameras, adaptive cruise, etc., so be careful.

Technically, if you want this procedure to be done properly, instead of taking existing values, you will measure all 4 wheels after completion of the step 7, and then add your drop value if desired. Suspension height values are measured from the center of the wheel to the edge of the fender.

4) Go to Security Access, enter code provided on the following website, under VCDS section, item #3 (I'm not posting this directly to avoid spreading sensitive data, although it's been posted on other forums in past) http://www.stemei.de/pages/coding/au...ng-des-aas.php
5) You should get a message stating that security code has been accepted - if you don't, something failed, stop doing what you're doing
6) Go to 04 - Basic Settings

*** IMPORTANT: Whatever you do, DO NOT select "Reset All Adaptations" - this is not undoable, and will require a visit to the dealer. ***

7) Select "Activate Level Control", hit "Go", wait for it to complete (should only take a second, until it says "not running").
8) Select "Delete Calibration For Level Control", hit "Go", wait for it to complete, your car will throw a fault code and you will see an error message stating Air Suspension Malfunction - this is normal.
7) Select "Start Up to Reference Level", hit "Go". This step will take about a minute, and your car will go up/down during the process (you'll hear hissing noises). Wait for it to complete, until it says "not running". DO NOT use the "start up to reference level production" option.
9) Select "Go Back", go to "10 - Adaptation" on the previous screen.
10) Next you will need to enter new adaptation values for all 4 wheels. Select "Body height front left wheel house edge", then enter new adaptation value, and hit "Do it", then repeat for the other 3 wheels. I did it in the order the menu was arranged (FL, RL, FR, RR) - not sure if the order matters, but just in case. Each time you enter a value, you should get a message stating that it has been accepted.
11) After you're done entering adaptation for all 4 wheels, select "Go Back", and return to "04 - Basic Settings" again.
12) In basic settings, select "Calibrate Level Control" and hit go, it will take a few seconds. Wait for it to say "not running". If you get an error during this step, you either missed a step, or something went horribly wrong.
13) Select "Activate Level Control", hit "Go"
14) You're done, now go to "02 - Fault Codes" and Reset codes.

If this did or didn't work - please share your experience with the rest of us here.

UPDATE:

There is an additional setting that will prevent your car from auto-lowering at ~30 mph, as well as allow you to raise the suspension while driving at any speed. Standard settings gray out the "raise" button over a certain speed, and are particularly annoying if your car is lowered via the steps above and you would like to keep it raised for an extended period of time (such as city driving with a lot of dips, bumps, ramps, sloped driveways, etc.)

1) Launch the green menu by holding Car + Menu buttons. (If you don't know how to enable or use the green menu, see the main VCDS thread)
2) Go to "car" then "carmenuoperation" menu
3) Scroll down to "suspension"
4) Change the value to "5"
5) Press the center menu knob to save
6) Reboot the MMI (Menu button +Center knob+Top Right soft button)
7) Turn the ignition on/off

Happy Holidays guys !!

Best regards

I don't really know how to explain this but here goes.
In reference to Lowering AAS with VCDS, is there a way of changing individual drive selects(ride heights)? For example keeping the allroad/raise setting at the same height but changing the dynamic/lower setting.
Because I take my car offroad frequently and need good ground clearance but when doing the normal day to day I would like the ride hight to be a little less than the standard dynamic or lower setting.

Many thanks

 

[DJAlix]

I don't really know how to explain this but here goes.
In reference to Lowering AAS with VCDS, is there a way of changing individual drive selects(ride heights)? For example keeping the allroad/raise setting at the same height but changing the dynamic/lower setting.
Because I take my car offroad frequently and need good ground clearance but when doing the normal day to day I would like the ride hight to be a little less than the standard dynamic or lower setting.

Many thanks

Unfortunately no.

 

[rjwojcik]

Unfortunately no.

Is that where a Cete module helps?

 

[DJAlix]

Is that where a Cete module helps?

Not sure how the cete module works to be honest but software wise the OEM controller only has a single point of reference for ride high calibration which is why any offset is applied “globally”.

 

[rjwojcik]

Not sure how the cete module works to be honest but software wise the OEM controller only has a single point of reference for ride high calibration which is why any offset is applied “globally”.

I believe you can set ride heights per drive mode, @RAF_S7 might be able to confirm?

 

[DJAlix]

I believe you can set ride heights per drive mode, @RAF_S7 might be able to confirm?

From a fast read of the CETE details yes, individual drive select ride heights can be configured.

 

[Anndy08]

Thank you for the responses.
How much is the CETE module? Also is it difficult to install?

 

[DJAlix]

Thank you for the responses.
How much is the CETE module? Also is it difficult to install?

Fast google says $1000 to $1200

 

[rjwojcik]

Thank you for the responses.
How much is the CETE module? Also is it difficult to install?

Quick install details:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/show...ASC-v2-Install-Guide-(Facelift-S7)?p=14516637

 

[RAF_S7]

I believe you can set ride heights per drive mode, @RAF_S7 might be able to confirm?

Correct
You can set up 3 different ride heights, and assign them within the MMI settings to each of the standard suspension settings - Note that you can't change the names of the pre-set MMI suspension settings, but you change the values.

For info, I wouldn't go lower than -25mm all round, otherwise you start to get random suspension errors, which can cascade to a lot of errors - which can be cleared by switching off and back on again - which is a pain if you're cruising the motorway at 70mph when they occur!!

 

[J10NMM]

I've been used to manually turning the AC on in my B7 A4, would be nice to have the same option if this can be done with VCDS.

I'm lost... the big botton which says A/C turns it off and on...

If you want to clear your screen the AC will auto turn on as this is the quickest way like Andy says... move with the times... you're not in a B7 A4 anymore...