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VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:26 pm
by Fatneck73
Hello
I've
VCDS and now a B7 and much like the post in the C7 section, I wondered if / what you've done to your car? What options have you selected etc etc ???????
Cheers,
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:33 am
by nij
Disabled - Selective Unlocking
Enabled - Confirmation Beep on Alarm Arming
Enabled - RS 4 Startup Screen on pre 2010 RNSE
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:13 am
by Covkiller
+1 and
Disabled - The seat belt gong
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:04 am
by MikeFish
As above for me.
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:49 pm
by FaisalJ
As well as changes already mentioned; Disabled TPMS
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:31 pm
by Shinobi675
FaisalJ wrote:As well as changes already mentioned; Disabled TPMS
How come mate?
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:39 pm
by FaisalJ
Shinobi675 wrote:FaisalJ wrote:As well as changes already mentioned; Disabled TPMS
How come mate?
I've got aftermarket wheels (couple of sets I keep swapping round) so disabled the TPMS to get rid of the warning symbol. I didn't bother moving the actual sensors over to the new wheels, can't get a PSI reading out of the system so end up checking with my tyre guage anyway.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003 ... 1_3&sr=8-3
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:39 pm
by Shinobi675
Ah cool. Makes sense.
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:53 pm
by PetrolDave
Changed frequency of front and rear parking sensors so there is more difference between them, and increased their volume so they can be heard above a louder than OEM exhaust.
Whenever we go to France I put the adaptive headlights into Tourist mode, and back when we return.
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:35 pm
by Surrey Sam
So far from what I can remember I've used it to:
Reset learned fuel trims prior to my possession and after every service.
Erase all coded keys and recoded my keys to ensure absolute security.
Change parking sensor pitch and volumes to help differentiate the front and rear better.
Enable RS4 splash screen on original RNS-e.
Disable 2 button press unlocking (found it annoying).
Enable auto locking above 5mph.
Enable comfort closing from key remotes including sunroof.
Disable headlight washers for Summer time use, then re-enable for Winter/MOT.
Disable dribble wipe for windscreen.
Disable reverse gear selection window wipe.
Increase Coming Home Lights duration.
Enable Motorway 3 flash indicators.
Enable Parking Lights.
Code Ceramic Brakes to Vehicle.
Code a new MK2 2010+ RNS-e to Vehicle.
Code Bluetooth module to Vehicle.
Code AMI to Vehicle.
Ensure MAF is flowing enough air.
Trouble shoot TPMS sensors.
Trouble shoot faulty TPMS aerial
Trouble shoot main battery.
Reset fault codes due to the above battery issue.
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:47 pm
by FaisalJ
Sam wins!
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:02 pm
by Surrey Sam
FaisalJ wrote:Sam wins!

Don't know about that mate.
It has been the best money I've ever spent on the cars though. Paid for itself multiple times over and will continue to do so, if I stay with VAG cars

Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:07 pm
by Harris.
Where abouts can you get the
VCDS from ? anywhere in Essex ?
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:12 pm
by PetrolDave
Surrey Sam wrote:It has been the best money I've ever spent on the cars though. Paid for itself multiple times over and will continue to do so, if I stay with VAG cars

+1
Harris wrote:Where abouts can you get the VCDS from ? anywhere in Essex ?
The manufacturers are Ross-Tech in the US
http://store.ross-tech.com/shop/VCHUC.html, which is where I bought mine from, but you can also buy it from Gendan in the UK
http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCHU.html
Make sure you get at least a HEX-USB+CAN lead for a B7 - as you need CAN plus dual K-line diagnostics on a B7.
Re: VCDS - what have you done???
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:18 pm
by Harris.
Totally lost me mate.
I'll take a look on the links, thanks