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Tips & tricks for Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, Ford, Skoda, Renault, Opel, Dodge and more.

Mitsubishi MMCS hidden menu

ASX, Lancer, Mitsubishi, Outlander, Pajero, X (2008-)

With Mitsubishi Multi Communication System – MMCS hidden menu you can easily access tests and diagnostic data. Thanks to this service mode you can check CAN communication with other hardware (DVD drive, video input, rear view camera, TMC antenna), speed sensor, gyroscope, GPS antenna, touch sensor precision, LCD screen, software version and many more.

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MFD 1 hidden menu (VW Škoda SEAT Ford)

Alhambra, Fabia, Ford, Fox, Galaxy, Golf / Jetta / Bora, I (1995–2005), I (1996-2010), I (1996-2010), I (1999-2008), I (2001-2008), MK1 (1995-2010), Octavia, Passat, Seat, Sharan, Škoda, Superb, T4 (1990-2003), Transporter / Caravelle / Multivan, Volkswagen, VW Golf MK4 (1997-2006), VW Passat B5 (1996-2005)

MFD 1 hidden menu can help you troubleshoot issues with GPS navigation and radio tuner in your Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT or Ford. Also gives information about unit temperature, hardware and software versions, TV and radio tuner signal strength, fan speed status, ABS sensor pulse settings and more.
With a button press sequence you can also change amplifier coding between BOSE and standard sound system.

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Hidden menu Renault Clio, Thalia, Symbol, Dacia Logan

Clio, Dacia, I (1999–2008), I (2000-2010), I (2004-2012), II (1998-2005), Logan, Renault, Symbol, Thalia

Hidden menu Renault Clio and similar models gives access to tests, readouts and fault flags from engine fuel system. You can check LCD screen segments, indicator bulbs, chime, fuel flow and fuel level, perform gauge test (needle sweep) and narrow down some issues if you can see check engine indicator on the dashboard.

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Volvo hidden menu and DTC check

C70, I (1998-2006), I (2000 - 2009), I (2002-2014), II (1999-2007), II (2005-2009), S40, S60, S80, V70/XC70, Volvo, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50, XC90

Check the Volvo hidden menu for DTC (diagnostic trouble codes) in your car electronic modules. This will help you with troubleshooting fault before connecting to diagnostic interface like VIDA DICE.

Also if your check engine indicator is on, you can quickly find out which module is causing this and is it safe to continue to travel.

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

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), 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 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 …