B9

Audi A4 B9 (8W)

2015– · MLB Evo

Different car

Audi A4 B9 (8W) (2015–): this page lists 6 codings and hidden features, on the MLB Evo platform.

Categories: Comfort (3), Dashboard (1), Lighting (1), Service (1). Tools: OBDeleven (6), VCDS (6). By difficulty: 4 medium and 2 easy.

2 of them are specific to this model; the rest are shared codings of the MLB Evo platform.

Open any entry to see the control unit and the steps. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before coding.

6 codings

Expanding the Virtual Cockpit ViewsExtra display views appear on the digital instrument cluster: power, torque, temperatures, and G-force.DashboardMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the additional views channels.
  3. Enable the views you want.
Coming Home / Leaving HomeThe headlights stay on after you get out, and switch on ahead of time when you unlock the car.LightingEasyOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, Coming Home / Leaving Home channels.
  3. Set the duration and save.
Mirror Folding on LockThe mirrors fold in when you lock the car, and fold back out when you unlock it.ComfortMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, mirror-fold channel.
  3. Switch it active and save.
Registering a Battery ReplacementAfter a replacement, the new battery's data needs to be entered so charge management works correctly.ServiceMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module19 – Data Bus Diagnostic Interface (Gateway)

Steps

  1. Note down the capacity, technology, and serial number.
  2. Connect to the 19 – Gateway control unit.
  3. Adaptation menu, battery-change channels.
Adjusting the Sound Actuator (Soundaktor) VolumeFine-tuning the volume or character of the engine sound piped into the cabin (Soundaktor), tied to the Audi Drive Select modes.ComfortMediumVCDSOBDeleven
Module5F – Infotainment / 01 – Engine Control Unit

Steps

  1. Connect to the control unit that handles sound (5F or 08, depending on the model).
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the Soundaktor volume channel.
  3. Set the volume you want for each mode (Comfort/Dynamic).
Extra Consumption Unit Options on the Onboard ComputerExpanding the consumption display's units (e.g. adding mpg alongside l/100km) for owners who imported the car.ComfortEasyVCDSOBDeleven
Module17 – Instrument Cluster / 5F – MMI

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster or 5F – MMI unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the units/consumption display channel.
  3. Choose the unit combination you want.