Improving Throttle Response via VCDS Transmission Coding - Audi Q5 B8 (2016)

   #1  

theman4444

Verified VCDS User
Verified
Joined
Jul 26, 2024
Messages
3
Reaction score
1
Location
Oklahoma, USA
VCDS Serial number
C?ID=592654
Hello, I'm trying to see if there is a way to improve throttle response in my 2016 Q5 (Premium Plus) 2.0L Turbo (Protocol: UDS) with automatic Tiptronic transmission. After searching here and other forums I haven't found much but I did find the following:

This is essentially what I'm trying to accomplish for the Q5, but the above thread was previously accomplished with VCDS on an Audi A8 as shown in the following site:

I have used my Ross-Tech VCDS to follow the instructions as labeled on the site but when it came to "Coding-07" on the "02-Auto Trans" there is a difference between the codes shown on the above site and my own. My current transmission software code is "000001" vs the following stated on the site:
00 and later with Tiptronic
The 00's and later have different options than the 99's and earlier. They can be coded as followed:
  • 00002, stock coding
  • 00012, sport coding
  • 00022, stock coding, but will hold first gear in Tiptronic to redline regardless of throttle position and then shift to second.
  • 00032, sport coding and will hold first gear in Tiptronic to redline regardless of throttle position and then shift to second.
I have tried different combinations of software codes but entering any codes with less than 6 characters results in an immediate failure. I have also tried 000012, 000002, etc., but have not found any which will be taken as possible options. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this and/or has any guidance to give.

I will post a readout log the VCDS here (I realize I have a couple fault codes):

Code:
Saturday,27,July,2024,17:35:46:47135
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x64
VCDS Version: 24.7.0.0 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4643.5
Data version: 20240715 DS356.3
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WA1L2AFP2GA053363   License Plate: 
Mileage: 134480km-83561mi   Repair Order: 



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Chassis Type: FP-AU48 (8R0)
Scan: 01 02 03 05 08 09 15 16 17 19 36 3C 42 44 46 47 52 53 56 5F
          62 6C 6D 72

VIN: WA1L2AFP2GA053363   Mileage: 134480km-83561miles

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
3C-Lane Change -- Status: Malfunction 0010
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
6D-Trunk Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine (DET-CPMB)       Labels:. 06H-907-115-CDN.clb
   Part No SW: 8R1 907 115 N    HW: 8K2 907 115 L
   Component: 2.0l R4/4V TF H09 0003  
   Revision: ECH09---    CVN: 292C12D0
   Coding: 6A2A0013242600062000
   Shop #: WSC 65369 001 1048576
   ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM20TFS0118R1907115N 001005
   ROD: EV_ECM20TFS0118R1907115N.rod
   VCID: 40DE99CCBA0842FA1F3-8014
   VINID: 9D105C0915A00974401430C60CD97603BA

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0110 0101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 02: Auto Trans (J217)       Labels:| 0BK-927-156.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 927 158 AS    HW: 0BK 927 156 AL
   Component: 0BK 20TFSIUSA H19 1003  
   Revision: --H19---    CVN: B0AE2672
   Coding: 000001
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMAL551211 002022
   ROD: EV_TCMAL551211_002_AU48.rod
   VCID: 0E4277F4B0DCE48ADDF-805A

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104)       Labels:. 8R0-907-379-V2.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 907 379 AS    HW: 8R0 907 379 AS
   Component: ESP8 quattro  H09 0020  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: --------------
   Coding: 151D1803
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 11786C88A162FB72C0D-8044

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J393)       Labels:. 8K0-907-064-05.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 KP    HW: 8K0 907 064 KP
   Component: BCM2 2.0      H15 0711  
   Revision: 00002001    
   Coding: 0D854040000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 084E41ECD238BABA173-805C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 905 852 E    HW: 8K0 905 852 E
   Component: J764 ELV MLB  H40 0046 
   Serial number: 3215000144398003    

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255)       Labels:. 8Kx-820-043-3Z.clb
   Part No SW: 8K1 820 043 AQ    HW: 8K1 820 043 AQ
   Component: KLIMA 3 ZONEN H04 0122  
   Revision: C1000000    Serial number: 01010920150854
   Coding: 6481208000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 77AC3210AFC6C5426E9-8022

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519)       Labels:. 8K0-907-063.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 907 063 DH    HW: 8K0 907 063 DH
   Component: BCM1 1.0      H16 0103  
   Revision: 08016001    Serial number: 00001156438101
   Coding: 26000091863CAFC00000480300003D0D0F1C4608A2090221000008004000030100000034000000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 78AE312CA2D8CA3A673-802C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8R1 955 119 A    HW: 8R1 955 119   Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: WWS416 150817  H12 0050 
   Serial number: 90243014150813140214
   Coding: 01DD13

   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8U0 955 559 C    HW: 8U0 955 559 B  Labels: 8U0-955-559.CLB
   Component: G397_RLFS  H06 0004 
   Serial number: 20561557            
   Coding: 02005C

   Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8K0 941 531 AS    HW: 8K0 941 531 AS
   Component: E1 - LDS  H03 0031 
   Serial number: 00000000001708151174

   Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 4G0 907 410 A    HW: 4H0 907 410 A
   Component: USHL4.2  H30 0030 
   Serial number: 00000000095Z0203C5B8

   Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: 4H0 907 658     HW: 4H0 907 658 
   Component: AQ_Hum_Sensor  H03 0003 
   Serial number: 5E2881C7000000000001

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags (J234)       Labels:| 8K0-959-655.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 959 655 R    HW: 8K0 959 655 R
   Component: AirbagVW-AU10 H53 0812  
   Serial number: 003NED15CAE9   Dataset Number: 8R0909602K  0001
   Coding: 303635313832383132304A55304C38523053
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010 003114
   ROD: EV_AirbaECUVWAUDI010_003_AU48.rod
   VCID: 4CC6BDFC8640969AF3B-8018

   Seat occupied recognition: 
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8R0 959 339 A    HW: 8R0 959 339 A
   Component: BF-Gewichtss.  H02 0040 
   Serial number: 5810000R150000NGQT

   Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side: 
   Serial number: 6334MSME5379027CI

   Front Passenger's Side Airbag Crash Sensor: 
   Serial number: 6344MSME53784B3FU

   Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor (on driver's side): 
   Serial number: 6352QSME055307625

   Passenger side rear thorax airbag crash sensor: 
   Serial number: 6362QSME484E2174M

   Crash sensor for front airbag: driver side: 
   Serial number: 63732SME1C5356682

   Crash sensor for front airbag: front passenger side: 
   Serial number: 63832SME1F530862/

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 16: Steering wheel (J527)       Labels:. 8K0-953-568.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 953 568 Q    HW: 8K0 953 568 Q
   Component: Lenks.Modul   H03 0003  
   Revision: C0062331    Serial number: 90862OHN001BH 
   Coding: 000017
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 48CE81EC92B87ABAD73-801C

   Component: E221 - MFL  H03 0004 

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments (J285)       Labels:. 8R0-920-xxx-17.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 920 981 N    HW: 8R0 920 981 N
   Component: KOMBIINSTR.   H35 0567  
   Revision: 00200000    Serial number: 0364CM09G     
   Coding: 8BB622000301D705020000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 45D088D8A5AA67D22C5-8010

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533)       Labels:. 8T0-907-468.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 907 468 AA    HW: 8R0 907 468 D
   Component: GW-BEM 5CAN-M H11 0070  
   Revision: 1Z130032    Serial number: 3241Z15728040B
   Coding: 80C303FF00
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 7EA2273480FCF40A2DF-802A

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8R0 915 181 C    HW: 8R0 915 181 C
   Component: J367-BDMHella  H07 8043 
   Serial number: 3381797503          

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr (J136)       Labels: None
   Part No SW: 8R0 959 760 D    HW: 8R0 959 760 B
   Component: MEM-FS        H07 0077  
   Revision: AA000000    Serial number: 00000162142997
   Coding: 00581B00000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 42DA93C4B48450EA097-8016

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 3C: Lane Change (J769)       Labels:| 5Q0-907-566.clb
   Part No SW: 8T0 907 566 B    HW: 8T0 907 566 B
   Component: SWA Master    H05 0071  
   Serial number: 0378136757 Dataset Number: 8R0909535F  0021
   Coding: 010211
   Shop #: WSC 06334 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_LaneChangAssis 001020
   ROD: EV_LaneChangAssis_AU21.rod
   VCID: 3FDC9A30C7F63D02669-806A

   Lane change assistance control module 2: 
   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 907 568 B    HW: 8T0 907 568 B
   Component: SWA Slave  H05 0071 
   Serial number: 0378053388          
   Coding: 010211

1 Fault Found:
730117 - Control Module 2 for Lane-Change Assist 
          C1115 F0 [00001001] - Automatic Calibration Not Possible
          Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 2
                    Reset counter: 237
                    Mileage: 111914 km
                    Date: 2023.05.15
                    Time: 12:03:24


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386)       Labels:. 8K0-959-793.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 959 793 R    HW: 8K0 959 793 P
   Component: TSG FA        H02 0511  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000163408447 
   Coding: 011D13205E00440004
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 4FFCAAF077D6AD82969-801A

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 44: Steering Assist (J500)       Labels:| 8K0-909-144.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 909 144 P    HW: 8R0 909 144 B
   Component: RCEPS         H43 0510  
   Revision: 00001000    Serial number: 0014139429 Dataset Number: 8R0909852J  0022
   Coding: 100000000000
   Shop #: WSC 06334 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_RCEPSAU48X 008018
   ROD: EV_RCEPSAU48X_008.rod
   VCID: 45D088D8A52A67D22C5-8010

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 46: Central Conv. (J393)       Labels:. 8K0-907-064-46.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 KP    HW: 8K0 907 064 KP
   Component: BCM2 2.0      H15 0711  
   Revision: 00002001    Serial number: 0377841867    
   Coding: 0126023A20FA709584B0053200040000
   Shop #: WSC 06334 000 00000
   VCID: 084E41ECD238BABA173-805C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 959 719 B    HW: 8K0 959 719 
   Component: GTO BF  H01 0080 
   Serial number: 00000000009999999999

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C
   Component: LIN BACKUP HO  H05 1501 

   Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 7N0 959 591 B    HW: 7N0 959 591 B
   Component: J245EE04SKB03  H04 0090 
   Serial number: 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJ

   Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: 7N0 959 591 B    HW: 7N0 959 591 B
   Component: J394EE04SKB03  H04 0090 
   Serial number: 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJ

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 47: Sound System (J525)       Labels:. 8T0-035-223-BOM.clb
   Part No SW: 8T1 035 223 A    HW: 8T1 035 223 A
   Component: DSP Prem      H05 0030  
   Revision: 00005001    Serial number: 94813049045407
   VCID: 2D00D0781D1ABF92C45-8078

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387)       Labels:. 8K0-959-792.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 959 792 R    HW: 8K0 959 792 P
   Component: TSG BF        H02 0511  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000163334040 
   Coding: 011D13205E00440004
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 4EC2B7F470DCA48A9DF-801A

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 53: Parking Brake (----)       Labels: 8K0-907-801-V2.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 907 801 N    HW: 8K0 907 801 J
   Component: EPB-4         H02 0005  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 10000000582214
   ASAM Dataset: EV_ParkiBrake 001028
   ROD: EV_ParkiBrake_AU48.rod
   VCID: 3A2AEB24DCD4182A517-806E

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio (R)       Labels:. 4F0-035-0xx-56.clb
   Part No SW: 4G0 035 082 G    HW: 4G0 035 082 
   Component: Radio U SIRIU H66 0133  
   Revision: AB001007    Serial number: 156HZ0F2500386
   Coding: 020007010000000001
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 2416355C4ED07EDA1BB-8070

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 5F: Information Electr. (J794)       Labels:. 4E0-035-6xx-5F.clb
   Part No SW: 8R1 035 746 H    HW: 8R1 035 746 G
   Component: H-BNT-NA      H43 0937  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 523HB0F7587990
   Coding: 160200060005A1EF51028B5E00000403140000000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 3C26ED3CD660261A43B-8068

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8R0 060 884 CS
   Component: NAR 2015  1201 

   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8R0 919 604 A    HW: 8R0 919 604 A
   Component: DU7 High  H42 0104 
   Serial number: A130H.0F3443776     

   Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 8T0 919 611 L    HW: 8T0 919 611 C
   Component: E0380 Bedient  H02 0030 
   Serial number: 00000002352512      

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8R0 060 961 G
   Component: CD-Database  6208 

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 62: Door, Rear Left (J388)       Labels:. 8K0-959-795.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 959 795 G    HW: 8K0 959 795 D
   Component: TSG HL        H01 0510  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000164415167 
   Coding: 010C13204000240004
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 46D28FD498AC6CCA25F-8012

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 6C: Back-up Cam.        Labels: 8T0-907-441.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 907 441 A    HW: 4L0 907 441 B
   Component: J772__Rearview      0040  
   Revision: --H09---    Serial number: 525PA8-JA6A3Y5
   Coding: 1020010
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 3436C51CF230EE5A8BB-8060

1 Fault Found:
02203 - Audio / Video Input 1 
            011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101011
                    Fault Priority: 4
                    Fault Frequency: 12
                    Reset counter: 52
                    Mileage: 129189 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.04.12
                    Time: 10:11:13

             Freeze Frame:
                        Term 15 On
                        Reverse OFF
                    Count: 3


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 6D: Trunk Elect. (J605)       Labels: 8K9-827-851.clb
   Part No SW: 8R0 827 851 D    HW: 8R0 827 851 D
   Component: J605  Master  H56 0330  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 8R0827851D    
   VCID: 3D20E038CD7A2F12745-8068

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8R0 827 852 D    HW: 8R0 827 852 D
   Component: J756  Slave  H56 0330 
   Serial number: 8R0827852D          

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 72: Door, Rear Right (J389)       Labels:. 8K0-959-795.clb
   Part No SW: 8K0 959 795 G    HW: 8K0 959 795 D
   Component: TSG HR        H01 0510  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000164415166 
   Coding: 010C13204000240004
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 46D28FD498AC6CCA25F-8012

No fault code found.

End----(Elapsed Time: 02:03, VBatt start/end: 11.4V/11.5V. VIgn 11.5V)-----
 
Last edited:
   #2  

Uwe

Benevolent Dictator
Administrator
Joined
Jan 29, 2014
Messages
52,822
Reaction score
35,753
Location
USA
VCDS Serial number
HC100001
The pages you're referencing are for much older transmissions (5 and 6 speeds) and are simply not applicable to your 8-speed.

What's a bit curious is that I think your transmission is already coded for "Rest of World". I believe USA would be 000002.

-Uwe-
 
   #3  

theman4444

Verified VCDS User
Verified
Joined
Jul 26, 2024
Messages
3
Reaction score
1
Location
Oklahoma, USA
VCDS Serial number
C?ID=592654
So, it occurred to me to check my wife's 2015 Q5 that came with Audi Drive Select (ADS) to see if her transmission long code was any different. IT WAS NOT! haha. So improving throttle response via VCDS transmission coding looks to be a dead end for what I found.

However, I started looking into enabling ADS for my non-ADS car, as I had heard that at least the driver could turn ADS mode to "Dynamic" when they wanted and provide the changes I was trying to achieve. I found a couple threads detailing that. However, while following their directions got me close, I will detail what worked for me in the end (i.e. getting ADS on a non-ADS car). Please note that out of the additional functionality that ADS can provide, only some of those functions can be enabled on a car without a hardware retrofit. Some of the optional functions of ADS: Dynamic Steering (may need retrofit as it didn't work for me), Dynamic engine/transmission (it did work for me!), Dynamic damper control (I didn't even try this one because my car wasn't equipped with adjustable dampers).

Disclaimer: Making any changes to your car could lead to issues and even though these steps worked for me, I cannot guarantee that they will work for you. Do so at your own risk. :)

For my car, this enables a menu in MMI to select either "Auto" or "Individual" in the Car Menu. From this menu selecting the "Individual" option will enable additional settings for engine/transmission, steering, etc to Comfort, Auto, or Dynamic even if you did not purchase the ADS option. It's quite superb. Here are the instructions. The thread below is the one that got me started but the following are the directions that worked for me.

Click here to go to the thread where I found most of the info.

You will need a Ross-Tech HEX-V2 or HEX-NET and VCDS to do this tweak (why else would you be here!)


Activate Audi Drive Select "Individual" in MMI:

Activate Green Menu

For MMI 3G (as opposed to the 2nd gen - if you have 2G then go to the original thread above), go to the secret "green menu." I have a 3rd Gen MMI, so the "green menu" is found by first enabling it in VCDS.
Here are the same following instructions to get to the green menu on YouTube.
In VCDS, Click [Select Control Module] -> Select [5F-Information Electr.] -> Select [Adaption - 10] -> Change Channel to 06 and then select [Read] to see current stored value of 0 ->
Change [New Value] from 0 to 1 -> Select [Test] button to see if it works -> Select [Save] -> Select [Yes] -> close out of controller

In vehicle on the center console, while in accessory mode (engine not running), press and hold the physical buttons of "Car" and "Menu" almost at the same time (Car needs to be pressed slightly before Menu). Hold for approximately 4+ seconds until the green menu appears on the MMI screen.

Green Menu commands
Select "Car" menu, Select “cardevicelist”, scroll down and check Charisma.
Now, go back, and still in the "Car" menu, select “carmenuoperation”. Scroll down to Charisma. It will be set to 0 you will change it to 1 then push the scroll wheel to set it.
Restart MMI. Check your MMI manual if you don't know how to accomplish in your vehicle. For me it was pressing the following 3 buttons all at once, "Menu", Center rotary button, and silver button to the top right of rotary. You don't have to press them long.

Once MMI restarted, continue.

Next, using VCDS, Coding in 09-Central electric (Enabling SW features):
In VCDS, Click [Select Control Module] -> Select [09 – Cent. Elect.] -> Select [Coding - 07] -> Select [Long Coding Helper]->
Change the following Bytes and their bits:

Byte 7, bit 5, from 0 to 1

Byte 8, bit 1, from 0 to 1 for steering
Byte 8, bit 4, from 0 to 1 for steering (if bit 1 does not work - I turned this on)

Byte 8, bit 2, from 0 to 1 for engine/transmission
Byte 8, bit 0, from 0 to 1 for engine/transmission (if bit 2 does not work - I turned this on)

Byte 8, bit 3, from 0 to 1 for damper control
(only useful for hardware retrofitting - I did not use this as my Q5 wasn't equipped with dynamic dampers)

Byte 17, bit 7, from 0 to 1

Next, using VCDS, Coding in 09-Central electric (Enabling ADS "Individual" User Interface (UI) visibility):
After changing the bytes above, coding channels 63 - 66 are enabled (before this they are not available)

Note: Before changing any data in these channels, note down the original values just in case you need to revert back.

Select [09 – Cent. Elect.]
Select [Security Access - 16]
Select [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 63
change to 04

Select [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 64
change to 04

Select [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 65
change to 04

Select [Adaptation - 10] -> Channel 66
change to 04

4 = Individual

Once completed, close out of controller, exit VCDS, and maybe restart MMI and your car one last time (I did on my car).
Start the car with engine running and enjoy the newly unlocked features! Hint: Press the "Car" button to see options.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Uwe
   #4  

PhilSnip

Verified VCDS User
Verified
Joined
Apr 12, 2023
Messages
18
Reaction score
1
Location
Norway
VCDS Serial number
C?ID=539389
Curious about this, but isnt this just the same as the sports mode if you dont have anything fitted?
 
   #5  

theman4444

Verified VCDS User
Verified
Joined
Jul 26, 2024
Messages
3
Reaction score
1
Location
Oklahoma, USA
VCDS Serial number
C?ID=592654
You may be correct. I sold my Q5 so I can't confirm this but someone else may be able to in the future. However, the above steps to activate Audi Drive Select may provide additional capability beyond Sport mode if you have retrofitted your Q5 with additional hardware.
 
Last edited:
Back
Top