Audi A6/S6/RS6 tips & tricks

Interesting VCDS coding Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011)

A6/S6/RS6, Audi, C6 (2004-2011)

Here’s a list of interesting VCDS coding and adaptation procedures for Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011). Use your diagnostic interface to activate features.

Audi laptimer, oil temp., boost gauge activation

4L (2005-2015), 8N (1998-2006), A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A3 8V (2012-2020), B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), C7 (2011-), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7, TT

Audi laptimer, boost gauge and oil temperature display functions inside Driver Information System (DIS) can be easily activated with VCDS or VAG-COM in your Audi. Enjoy racing features in your car with this easy activation.

Change Audi flip key battery

4L (2005-2015), 8N (1998-2006), A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A3 8P (2003-2013), Audi A3 8V (2012-2020), B7 (2004-2007), B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), C7 (2011-), D3 (2002-2009), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7, R8, TT

Change Audi flip key battery if your key fob remote is not working. Low voltage will make the remote inoperable or will decrease remote range. Replacing the battery does not require key coding or remote pairing.

Audi uses the same flip key in number of modern cars like A4, A5, A7, A8, Q7, R8 and more.

Audi RNS-E audio aux activation and wiring

8J (2006-2014), 8N (1998-2006), A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A6/S6/RS6, Audi, Audi A3 8P (2003-2013), B7 (2004-2007), C5 (1997-2004), Exeo, Gallardo, Lamborghini, R8, Seat, TT

Audi RNS-E audio aux source activation is a quick procedure. Your radio navigation system (also called Audi Navigation Plus) can play AUX-IN audio sources (stereo line-in), so you can connect your phone with your cars sound system.

Audi MMI 2G hidden green menu description

4L (2005-2015), A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A8/S8, Audi, B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), D3 (2002-2009), Q7

Audi MMI 2G hidden green menu can be used to change coding & adaptation of Module 07 – MMI 2G Control Head, enable some user interface features and tweak user experience. All that without diagnostic interface like VCDS.

Audi MMI battery level status 2G 3G

4L (2005-2015), A1/S1, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), C7 (2011-), D3 (2002-2009), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7

Activate on your MMI screen battery level display to avoid power drains and engine start problems. Control charge of your car electrical system using Audi Multi Media Interface 2G or 3G LCD screen.

Audi MMI force restart (2G, 3G, 3G+)

4L (2005-2015), A1/S1, A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A7/S7/RS7, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A3 8V (2012-2020), B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), C7 (2011-), D3 (2002-2009), D4 (2010-), Q3/RS Q3, Q5, Q7

Audi MMI force restart key combination is an easy fix for frozen navigation system. Sometimes when Multi Media Interface have too many POI to display it can stop responding for quite a long time. To fix this without stopping the car you can use reboot key combination. Continue reading …

Audi reset service reminder (A2, A3 8L, A4 B6, A6 C5, TT 8N)

Audi reset service reminder (A2, A3, A4, A6, TT)

8N (1998-2006), A2, A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A6/S6/RS6, Audi, Audi A3 8L (1996-2003), B6 (2000-2004), C5 (1997-2004), TT

After changing oil and filters in your Audi reset service reminder message or indicator. You can do that without diagnostic tools like VCDS – just with a simple button combination. Continue reading …

Audi MMI 2G aux audio source activation and wiring

4L (2005-2015), A4/S4/RS4, A5/S5/RS5, A6/S6/RS6, A8/S8, Audi, B8 (2007-), C6 (2004-2011), D3 (2002-2009), Q7

Audi MMI 2G aux audio source can be activated and after doing some wiring you can enjoy sound on your car audio system playing from your iPhone, iPod, notebook, mp3 player or any other source. It’s a cheap alternative for AMI (Audi Music Interface).

Audi RNS-D hidden menu

A2, A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A6/S6/RS6, A8/S8, Audi, Audi A3 8L (1996-2003), B5 (1995-2001), B6 (2000-2004), C4 (1994-1997), C5 (1997-2004), D2 (1994-2002)

Audi RNS-D hidden menu (diagnostic service mode of Navigation Plus) can help you with troubleshooting issues with GPS navigation and radio tuner in your Audi. You can test FM tuner signal, GPS position, software version, tire settings and much more.

Audi Navigation Plus RNS-E hidden menu (engineering mode)

Audi RNS-E hidden menu (engineering mode)

8J (2006-2014), A3/S3/RS3, A4/S4/RS4, A6/S6/RS6, Audi, Audi A3 8P (2003-2013), B6 (2000-2004), B7 (2004-2007), C5 (1997-2004), Exeo, Gallardo, Lamborghini, R8, Seat, TT

Enter Audi Navigation Plus RNS-E hidden menu (also called engineering mode) and perform unit tests, diagnostic data, take screenshots to SD card.

Audi A6 C5 Climatronic temperature units celsius fahrenheit

Audi A6 C5 Climatronic temperature units change

A6/S6/RS6, Audi, C5 (1997-2004)

Switch Audi A6 C5 Climatronic temperature units between celsius and fahrenheit without diagnostic tools like VCDS. This will change temperature units both on Climatronic and DIS/FIS display.