Audi A3 8V Hidden Features & Coding
Audi A3 8V · 2013-2020 · coding in GaziantepThere are 36 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Audi A3 8V. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, windows / mirrors, instrument cluster. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2013-2020 model year range. There are also 1 activation and 3 software services on record.
Hidden features
36 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
The parking lights are coded to light in the American parking light logic; it cannot be done on facelift cars with Matrix LED headlights.
Setting the rear indicators as American parking lights
The rear indicator lamps are coded so that they also light as parking lights.
Coming Home / Leaving Home lighting selection
The desired lamp groups are added to the Coming Home and Leaving Home function.
Low beam on headlight flash with the lights off
When the headlights are flashed with the light switch in the off position, the low-beam headlights come on as well.
Increasing LED daytime running light brightness
The brightness level of the LED daytime running lights is raised.
hardware requiredDaytime running light control from the infotainment
The daytime running lights become switchable on and off from the radio/infotainment menu.
Daytime running lights going out with the parking brake
When the parking brake is applied, the daytime running lights switch off automatically.
Daytime running lights going out on headlight flash
The moment the headlights are flashed, the daytime running lights switch off.
Fog lights joining the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
hardware requiredCornering lights joining the headlight flash
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlights, the cornering lights also come on when the headlights are flashed.
hardware requiredRear parking lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the rear parking lights flash along with it.
Dimming the daytime LEDs on indicator
While the indicator is used, the brightness of the daytime LEDs on that side drops.
hardware requiredFront daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front daytime running lights flash along with it.
Fog light working as a cornering light
On turns the fog light on the relevant side comes on and provides cornering illumination.
hardware requiredHeartbeat effect on the Start-Stop button
On cars with keyless start hardware, the light of the engine start button pulses like a heartbeat.
hardware requiredSequential (sweeping) rear indicator
On pre-facelift cars with LED rear tail lights, the rear indicators light in a half-sweeping/sequential pattern.
hardware requiredAll rear lamps lighting as brake lights
When braking, all of the rear lamps light as brake lights, whereas originally only the outer side lights; it can be enabled on cars with halogen tail lights.
hardware required
Windows / Mirrors
Folding the mirrors by holding the button
Folding mirrors are set to fold when the remote button is held down.
hardware requiredRear wiper in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper runs automatically.
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the right door mirror turns down for a view of the kerb.
Tear Wiping
After the screen wash, the wiper runs once more a little later to clear the remaining drops.
Fully opening and closing the sunroof from the remote
The sunroof, which normally only tilts at the rear, becomes fully openable and closable from the remote control.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of windows and sunroof in rain
While the car is parked, open windows and the sunroof close by themselves when rain is detected; it works on cars with a rain sensor (RLHS).
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster start-up logo to S3
The trip computer's start-up logo is replaced with the S3 logo.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return.
Laptimer
A Laptimer that measures lap times is added to the trip computer menu.
Oil temperature gauge
A display showing the engine oil temperature is added to the trip computer.
Safety
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning sound that plays when the belt is not fastened is switched off.
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
The car's anti-theft alarm function is brought into service.
Lock confirmation sound from the horn
When the doors are locked and unlocked the horn gives a short confirmation sound.
Locking from the remote with the engine running
On cars with a keyless start system, the doors can be locked from the remote control while the engine is running.
hardware required
Comfort
Easy Entry
On cars with memory seats, the driver's seat moves back automatically when getting in and out.
hardware required
Multimedia
Driving School mode
Live speed and indicator direction information can be followed on the infotainment screen.
Infotainment start-up logo change
The infotainment system's start-up logo is replaced with the S3 Quattro or RS 3 logo.
Video playback while driving
On cars with an MMI Navigation Plus unit, video playback also becomes possible while the car is moving.
Parking / Cameras
Optical parking sensor display (OPS)
The parking sensor distance information is shown graphically on the infotainment screen.
hardware required
Activations
1 record
CarPlay / Android Auto
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activation
On Audi A3 8V cars with a Navigation Plus unit, the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions that come disabled are enabled with authorised equipment and software; no cutting, drilling or additional part is needed.
2016-2020 · hardware required
Software services
3 records
Service / Maintenance
Software solution for the Audi SOS / Emergency Call Function fault
The warning "Emergency Call Function: Fault! Function not available" is cleared with special software loaded onto the SOS control unit (telematics ECU); depending on the customer's preference the system is either disabled completely or made to work again.
Permanently disabling the SOS system
Software is loaded onto the telematics unit so that the "Emergency Call Function Fault" warning on the screen is removed completely and the SOS system is taken out of service.
Bringing the SOS system back to active
The faulty SOS emergency call function is made to work again in software; it is a more extensive job in terms of labour and software.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Audi A3 8V in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.