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MOPAR Rec navigation hidden menu

300, Aspen, Caliber, Charger, Chrysler, Commander, Compass, Dodge, Durango, Grand Cherokee, I (2004-2011), II (2004-2009), III (2002-2009), III (2005-2010), Jeep, Magnum, Patriot, Ram

Rec navigation hidden menu in MOPAR cars gives you access to lots of useful data and tests. Diagnose your GPS system, test LCD screen, calibrate tyre size, customize user interface colors and much more in your Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep with REC Navigation system.

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Audi MMI 2G enable ambient light (extended)

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 enable ambient light (extended background light) in Audi MMI 2G (Multi Media Interface) in A4, A5, A6, A8 and Q7 cars. This feature gives you control of the footwell backlight intensity.
You don’t need diagnostic tools like OBDeleven, VCDS or VAS to activate this feature. All you need is access the hidden green menu.

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Diesel throttle body cleaning 2.0 HDi TDCi D

307, 308, 407, 508, 607, 807, C-Max, C4, C5, C70, C8, Citroën, Expert, Fiat, Focus, Ford, Galaxy, II (2002-2011), II (2005-2009), II (2006-), II (2006-), II (2006-), II (2007-), III (2007-), Jumpy / Dispatch, Kuga, Lancia, MK1 (2003-2010), MK2 (2004-2011), MK2 (2006-), MK4 (2007-2014), Mondeo, Peugeot, Phedra, S-Max, S40, S80, Scudo, Ulysse, V70/XC70, Volvo, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50

Diesel throttle body cleaning in 136PS 2.0l diesel engines Volvo 2.0D, Ford 2.0TDCi (136PS & 140PS), Peugeot & Citroen 2.0HDi from oil and carbon deposits. Inspect intake manifold, clean intake air temperature sensor (IAT) and manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP), make your diesel engine more responsive to acceleration pedal.

Oil and carbon deposits in throttle body may cause engine to loose power, rough acceleration, smoking while accelerating, problems with starting the engine and shaking when turning it off.

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Audi MMI 3G hidden green menu description

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

Audi MMI 3G hidden green menu can be used to change coding & adaptation of Module 5F – MMI 3G Control Head, enable some user interface features and tweak user experience. All that without diagnostic interface like OBDeleven, VCDS. Check out full description of the hidden green menu.

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Hidden menu BMW navigation MK3 MK4

3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, BMW, E38 (1994-2001), E39 (1995-2004), E46 (1998-2006), Land Rover, Mini, Mini One/Cooper, MK1 (2001-2008), MK3 (2002-2012), Range Rover, X Series, X3 E83 (2003–2010), X5 E53 (1999-2006), Z Series, Z4 E85 E86 (2002 – 2008)

Hidden menu BMW navigation MK3 MK4 lets you access diagnostic features and check GPS antenna, video module, telephone settings, sensors, display settings and more. This diagnostic mode will help you with troubleshooting electronic issues with car stereo and navigation.

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