Fogs/Dipped beam as DRLs on 8EC A4?

Cristian G · Oct 30, 2014

Hi all,
I have a 2005 8EC Audi A4 1.8t with Halogen lights, fog lights but no DRLs.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to get the low beam (dipped) headlights set up to be on all the time as "DRLs" without having to turn off the light switch on the dash.

I've had other cars, where you can leave the light switch on all the time, and when the car is closed and locked the headlights/side lights/Parkers all turn off when teh ignition is turned off, but I cannot find the right setting on my car.

Thanks

Cristian.

Uwe · Oct 31, 2014

What's the current coding in your 09 module?

See:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A4_(8E)_Central_Electronics_(8EC/8ED)#Coding

-Uwe-

Cristian G · Nov 1, 2014

Uwe said:
What's the current coding in your 09 module?

See:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A4_(8E)_Central_Electronics_(8EC/8ED)#Coding

-Uwe-

Hi Uwe,
Here is the latest scan:

Code:

Saturday,01,November,2014,21:21:12:18055
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator
VCDS Version: 14.10.0.0
Data version: 20141022


VIN: WAUZZZ8E96A025982   License Plate: CPG535
Mileage: 130680km-81200mi   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 8E (8E - Audi A4/S4/RS4 B6/B7 (2001 > 2008))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 15 16 17 25 31 33 46 56
 
VIN: WAUZZZ8E96A025982   Mileage: 130680km-81200miles
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: Redir Fail!
   Part No SW: 8E0 909 518 AQ    HW: 8E0 909 018 B
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0010  
   Coding: 0011581
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 7F0D218A2DBBFBD9161-5142

2 Faults Found:
17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) 
            P1297 - 001 - 
17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add) 
            P1136 - 001 - System too Lean - MIL ON
Readiness: 0000 1000

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 01J-927-156.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E3 910 155 T    HW: 01J 927 156 HT
   Component: V30 01J 1.8l5VT RdW 0010  
   Revision: 00000010    Serial number: 00000001212464
   Coding: 0000001
   Shop #: WSC 21010 822 83252
   VCID: 39790F92731F15E9685-5124

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 D    HW: 8E0 614 517 AK
   Component: ESP8 front      H04 0120  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0004872
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 285FDAD69BB59C6107B-807D

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 820 043 AJ
   Component:   A4 Klimaautomat   2831  
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 69D99FD2133F6569D85-5142

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 907 279 L
   Component: int. Lastmodul  ECE 0504  
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 3B75159A292327F97A9-4B1A

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 G    HW: 8E0 959 655 G
   Component:    Airbag 9.41  H11 3530  
   Revision: 91H1135    Serial number: 0036M005ALVC  
   Coding: 0033722
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 3B75159A7A2327F97A9-806E

   Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332DRB401A1872BN

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342DRB401D0CE99%

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352ARB400739256E

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362ARB40071E94DV

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB4007E2FCD3

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB4007E2F77-

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 8E0-953-549.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 953 549 Q
   Component: Lenksáulenmodul     0601  
   Coding: 02141
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 418967724BCF4D29205-4B02

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 901 C    HW: 8E0 920 901 C
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 3     H12 0110  
   Revision: 0110        Serial number: AUX6Z0E0062549
   Coding: 0006741
   Shop #: WSC 16490 959 86059
   VCID: 2541D3E2EFA781093CD-5124

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 901 C    HW: 8E0 920 901 C
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 3     H12 0110  
   Revision: 0110        Serial number: AUX6Z0E0062549
   Coding: 0006741
   Shop #: WSC 16490 959 86059
   VCID: 2541D3E2EFA781093CD-5142

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

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Address 33: OBD-II        Labels: 
   VCID: 55A1A322AC47D1896CD-5142


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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels: 8E0-959-433-MAX.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 959 433 BQ
   Component: Komfortgerát T01    3332  
   Coding: 06896
   Shop #: WSC 21000  
   VCID: 0109A7720B4F8D29605-4B02

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E2959802F
   Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0406  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E2959801B
   Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0205  

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801A
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0205  

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802A
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0205  

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 035 152 B
   Component: chorus II   GRO    0004  
   Coding: 01006
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 1F4DC10A9DFB5BD9761-4B02

No fault code found.

End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 03:01)--------------------------

Is it as simple as changing the soft coding on module 09 from 00001 to 00011, to trick the controller and then amending the settings in the adaptation?

Interestingly, (and unrelated to this question) I now have a error on the immobilizer (module 25) regarding unsupported DTCs that was not there in the 12.12 release scans.

Thanks

Cristian

Uwe · Nov 1, 2014

Cristian G said:
Is it as simple as changing the soft coding on module 09 from 00001 to 00011, to trick the controller and then amending the settings in the adaptation?

It should be, yes.

Cristian G said:
Interestingly, (and unrelated to this question) I now have a error on the immobilizer (module 25) regarding unsupported DTCs that was not there in the 12.12 release scans.

That's most often indicative of a transient communications error. However, you'll notice all the other data is identically the same as 17-Instruments. I don't remember whether the 8EC cluster actually supports DTCs at 25 or not.

BTW, I see you've made a custom Auto-Scan entry for your car, that only has entries for the systems in your particular car. That's good. But it's kinda pointless to have 33 (the address for generic OBD-II) in there because that address doesn't speak "VAG". Including it in an Auto-Scan list is a bit like walking into a bank and asking for a cheeseburger with fries.

-Uwe-

Cristian G · Nov 2, 2014

Uwe said:
BTW, I see you've made a custom Auto-Scan entry for your car, that only has entries for the systems in your particular car. That's good. But it's kinda pointless to have 33 (the address for generic OBD-II) in there because that address doesn't speak "VAG". Including it in an Auto-Scan list is a bit like walking into a bank and asking for a cheeseburger with fries.

-Uwe-

Awesome, Thanks for the advice.
When I was trying to work out what to look for in my scans (to reduce the time it takes looking for modules that don't exist), I used the Control Module Finder and 33 came up. I wasn't sure if it needed to be there or not and erred on the side of caution.
Now that I know about it, I'll remove it and things get quicker again.

Thanks for the great support "o benevolent one"

Cristian

Cristian G · Nov 4, 2014

Uwe said:
It should be, yes.

That's most often indicative of a transient communications error. However, you'll notice all the other data is identically the same as 17-Instruments. I don't remember whether the 8EC cluster actually supports DTCs at 25 or not.

BTW, I see you've made a custom Auto-Scan entry for your car, that only has entries for the systems in your particular car. That's good. But it's kinda pointless to have 33 (the address for generic OBD-II) in there because that address doesn't speak "VAG". Including it in an Auto-Scan list is a bit like walking into a bank and asking for a cheeseburger with fries.

-Uwe-

Changed the soft coding to 00011, and played with the adaptation for Low Beam DRL settings and now they work as wanted.
Thanks heaps Uwe

I did a new scan this afternoon when changing the lights for DRLs and I didn't get the DTC errors on 17 or 25, so as you said, transient error!!
Also I've now removed 33 from my scan list.

Mission accomplished, THANKS !!!

Fogs/Dipped beam as DRLs on 8EC A4?

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