Remember that Audi dealers will often revert coding during a software update (SVM). Always keep a local backup of your adaptation maps via VCDS (Select controller > Applications > Controller Channel Map > Save to CSV).
| Feature | Instructions | | :--- | :--- | | | DRL dims or turns off when blinker is on. 09 > Adaptations > Turn signal front > Dimmwert AB (Reduce to 0 for off) | | Alarm Chirp on Lock/Unlock | Audible confirmation (requires factory alarm). 09 > Adaptations > Acknowledgement signals > Akustische Rueckmeldung entriegeln (Unlock) & verriegeln (Lock) > Active | | Scandinavian DRLs | Rear tail lights ON with DRLs. 09 > Coding > Byte 4 > Enable Bit 6 & Bit 7 | | Comfort Blinking Cycles | Change number of blinks (default 3). 09 > Adaptations > Comfort flashing > Anzahl der Komfortblinkungen (Set to 1-5; 5 is max) | | Coming/Leaving Home via Fog Lights | Instead of low beams. 09 > Adaptations > Leaving-Home Light > Light function > Nebellicht (Fog light) | 3. Mirror & Wipers (Module 09 / 42 / 52) | Feature | Instructions | | :--- | :--- | | Reverse Mirror Dip (Passenger Side) | Mirror tilts down when reversing. 52 (Passenger Door) > Coding > Byte 4 > Enable Bit 2 & Bit 3 Note: Mirror switch must be in "Passenger" position. | | Rain Close (Windows/Sunroof) | Windows close automatically when rain sensor detects water. 09 > Security Access 31347 > Adaptations: Regenschliessen ein aus > Active AND Regenlichtschliessen Art > Permanent | 4. MMI / Infotainment (Module 5F) – High-Level Hacks For MIB1 or MIB2 systems. Often requires VCP or Green Menu (hidden menu). audi+a3+8v+coding+list
By accessing the car’s Central Electrics (BCM), Instruments, and Infotainment modules via , you can activate features ranging from Needle Sweep to Traffic Sign Recognition and Video in Motion . Remember that Audi dealers will often revert coding
| Feature | Pre-FL (2012-2016) | FL (2016-2020) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 09 (Highline BCM) | 09 (New BCM with different adaptation channels) | | Infotainment | MIB1 (Small screen) | MIB2 (Larger screen, different 5F byte mapping) | | Dash illumination | Analog dials | Virtual Cockpit available (Module 17 codes differ) | | Rear light coding | Standard LED | Matrix LED – DO NOT use pre-FL coding or you'll get errors. | 09 > Adaptations > Turn signal front >
The Audi A3 8V (2012–2020) is a technological marvel, but what many owners don’t realize is that Audi deliberately deactivates dozens of convenience and performance features from the factory. Whether you drive a standard Sportback, a Saloon, the high-performance RS3, or the economical e-tron, your car’s onboard modules are capable of far more than what the MMI (Multi Media Interface) lets on.