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Volvo empty button activation

II (2006-), II (2010-), II (2012-), III (2007-), S40, S60, S80, V40, V60, V70/XC70, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50, Volvo V60 1st generation (2011–2018), XC60

Activate Volvo empty button in your car and use it for garage door opener (clicker), additional security device, hands-free bluetooth device or any other electronic or tuning gadget.
Extra button in your dome light can be enabled within 60 minutes, you don’t need diagnostic interface.

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Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu description

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

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu was created mostly for easy software updates of your Multimedia Interface system. In this hidden menu you can also find information about cars equipment (CD changer, navigation, TV tuner, Audi Music Interface…).
This description was created based on software version 5570. If your car is using older software, you might find some differences.

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Skoda VW Climatronic calibration and self-test

Eos, Golf / Jetta / Bora, I (2003-2010), II (2004-2013), MK3 (2008-), Octavia, Passat, Scirocco, Škoda, Touran, Volkswagen, VW Golf MK5 (2003-2009), VW Passat B6 (2005-2010)

How to perform Skoda VW Climatronic calibration and self-test to fix air flaps issues. Thanks to this procedure Climatronic will recalibrate air vent flaps maximum positions. This simple procedure can help you with issues like: clicking under the dashboard, hot or cold air stuck on either side.

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BMW E38 OBC hidden menu (diagnostic mode)

7 Series, BMW, E38 (1994-2001)

BMW E38 OBC hidden menu gives inside view of the diagnostic tests and readouts from various sensors in your vehicle. Find out what’s your battery voltage, accurate fuel level, test sound chimes, displays and indicators, perform gauge test (needle sweep), adjust trip computer fuel economy and much more. This service mode is made for early diagnostics of your instrument cluster and other vehicle components.

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