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Ben Nadel at Scotch On The Rock (SOTR) 2010 (London) with: John Whish and Kev McCabe
Ben Nadel at Scotch On The Rock (SOTR) 2010 (London) with: John Whish Kev McCabe

Audi+a3+8v+coding+list -

| | Path / Adaptation Channel | New Value | Security Access | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Steering Profile Selection (Audi Drive Select) | 44 → Adaptation → (Steering characteristic curve) | "Dynamic - S3", "Comfort - A3", "Normal" | None | Needs Drive Select hardware. Changes servo weight. | Module A5 – Front Sensor Camera (Driver Assist) For cars with lane assist and traffic sign recognition (TSR).

Remember that Audi continuously updates module firmware. A code that works on a 2014 A3 1.4 TFSI may behave differently on a 2019 A3 2.0 TDI Facelift. When in doubt, consult the Ross-Tech Wiki or OBDeleven forums for your exact module part number.

| | Path / Adaptation Channel | New Value | Security Access | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lap Timer (Oil Temp Display) | 17 → Coding → Byte 1, Bit 3 | Enable | None | Adds oil temperature and lap timer to DIS. | | Digital Speedometer | 17 → Adaptation → (Speedometer, Display) | "Speed" or "Digital Tach" | None | Replaces the analog-like digital readout. | | Welcome Message (S3/RS3) | 17 → Coding → Byte 9 (Varies by firmware) | Change to "S3" or "RS3" | None | Not available on all clusters. | | Disable Nagging Screens (Ignition On) | 17 → Adaptation → (Ignition active message) | Deactivate | None | Removes the "Ignition On" warning. | Module 5F – Information Control Unit (MMI) Here you change boot logos, audio tweaks, and green engineering menu access. audi+a3+8v+coding+list

| | Feature | Code/Action | Works on 8V? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 09 | Needle Sweep | (17)-Staging → Active | Yes | | 09 | Comfort blink cycles | Komfortblinken Blinkzyklen → 5 | Yes | | 09 | Mirror dip | Spiegelabsenkung → Active | With memory | | 09 | Chirp on lock | Akustische Rueckmeldung verriegeln → Active | Yes | | 17 | Lap timer | Byte 1 Bit 3 Enable | Yes | | 5F | Green menu | Developer mode → Active | Yes | | 44 | Dynamic steering | Characteristic curve → Dynamic | Drive Select | | A5 | TSR | Byte 1 Bit 0 Enable | With camera | | A5 | Lane assist min speed | Minimum activation speed → 0 | With camera | | 46 | Alarm beep | Lock confirmation via horn → Active | Yes | Conclusion The Audi A3 8V coding list is vast, but this guide covers 95% of what owners actually want: from the satisfying needle sweep to functional safety features like traffic sign recognition and cornering lights. Always start with one tweak at a time, verify it works, then move to the next.

Now go unlock the potential of your 8V. Happy coding. Do you have a specific Audi A3 8V coding question or a tweak not listed? Drop a comment below (or visit the forums). Drive safely and code responsibly. | | Path / Adaptation Channel | New

| | Path / Adaptation Channel | New Value | Security Access | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep | 09 → Adaptation → (17)-Staging | Active | 31347 | Works on all 8Vs. Sweeps needles on startup. | | Disable Seatbelt Warning | 09 → Adaptation → (12)-Seat belt warning-Seat belt warning | Seatbelt warning deactivated | 31347 | Illegal in many regions. Use at own risk. | | Cornering Lights via Fog Lights | 09 → Adaptation → (5)-Static AFS light-Static AFS light | Active | 31347 | Fog lights illuminate when turning at <40km/h. | | Comfort Turn Signals (Lane Change Flash) | 09 → Adaptation → (2)-Turn signal control-Komfortblinken Blinkzyklen | 3, 4, or 5 (default 3) | 31347 | Changes number of flashes with light stalk tap. | | Mirror Dip in Reverse (Passenger) | 09 → Adaptation → (23)-Spiegelabsenkung bei Rückwärtsfahrt | Active | 31347 | Requires memory mirrors. Select reverse, adjust mirror down, save. | | DRL with Turn Signal (LED Headlights) | 09 → Adaptation → (5)-Daytime running lights-Tagfahrlicht-Dauerfahrlicht aktiviert zusatzzündungsabhaengig | Deactivate (for dimming) | 31347 | Prevents DRL from turning off completely when indicating. | | Welcome Light (Fade in/out) | 09 → Adaptation → (4)-Außenlicht_uebergreifend-Lichtfunktion fuer Willkommensbeleuchtung | Coming Home/Leaving Home | 31347 | Adjust activation via (6)-(8) channels. | Module 17 – Instrument Cluster Controls the digital speedometer, lap timer, and welcome messages.

Byte 18 is the "car model and region" byte. Changing this on MQB (8V) can permanently brick your BCM. Leave it at factory value. Part 7: The "Holy Grail" – Full Coding List Summary Table For quick reference, here is a compressed master list: Remember that Audi continuously updates module firmware

| | Function | Common Tweak | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Byte 00 | Headlight type (Halogen/Bixenon/LED) | DO NOT CHANGE | | Byte 11 | DRL behavior | Bit 0 – DRL with parking light | | Byte 14 | Rear fog lights | Bit 0 – Activate rear fog | | Byte 17 | Turn signal config | Bit 2 – Comfort flashing | | Byte 22 | Windshield wiper | Bit 6 – Rain closing enable |

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