Audi A3 8V (2012-2020) / Audi S3 / RS3 / A3 8V2 Facelift (specific facelift coding at bottom of page)
A3 (8V) – 120 km/h overrun warning
Purpose: To activate or deactivate a message reminding you that you are exceeding the 120km/h speed limit. Procedure: 1 - Engine off,...
A3 (8V) – 2-cylinder mode display on ODB
Purpose: to deactivate or activate the 2-cylinder mode message on the on-board computer for vehicles equipped with the cylinder deactivation option (1.4...
A3 (8V) – ACC distance setting in MMI
Purpose: for convenient adjustment of ACC distance setting via MMI. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
A3 (8V) – Activate a second Bluetooth phone
Purpose: Allows you to connect two phones simultaneously via Bluetooth to the MMI if you don't have the Audi Phone Box option....
A3 (8V) – Activate automatic rear wiper
Purpose: activates the rear wiper automatically when the front wipers or rain-sensing auto wipers are activated. Proceed : 1 - Engine off,...
A3 (8V) – Activate CD/DVD extraction
Purpose: activates the function for copying multimedia data (music, films, etc.), similar to the SD card function. Allows you to import /...
A3 (8V) – Activate daytime running lights (DRL) only in Auto position
Purpose: to activate daytime running lights (DRL) only when the headlight control knob is in the auto position. Proceed : 1 -...
A3 (8V) – Activate driving-school mode
Purpose: Adds a driving-school mode view to the MMI, displaying turn signals, speed, etc. (also ideal for accompanied driving). Warning! There are...
A3 (8V) – Activate fog lamps as daytime running lights (DRL)
Purpose: to activate daytime running lights (DRL) with fog lamps. Warning! There are 2 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :...
A3 (8V) – Activate gearshift recommendation
Purpose: Activates the gearshift recommendation. The gearshift recommendation is then displayed in the lower section of the ODB. Proceed : 1 -...
A3 (8V) – Activate heated mirrors (retrofit)
Purpose: to activate heated/defrosting mirrors after retrofitting. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to...
A3 (8V) – Activate intruder alarm with horn
Purpose: to activate an alarm with horn in the event of intrusion into the vehicle, and to lock the vehicle if the...
A3 (8V) – Activate Lane Assist memory function
Purpose: to store the Lane Assist function in memory. If you deactivate it, the Lane Assist will not automatically resume the next...
A3 (8V) – Activate parking lights on both sides
Purpose: activates the parking lights on both sides of the vehicle, instead of the default single-side activation via the turn signal switch....
A3 (8V) – Activate rear fog lights when braking
Purpose: to switch on the rear fog lights at the same time as the brake lights. (Phase 1) Warning! There are 2...
A3 (8V) – Activate reversing camera (retrofit)
Purpose: To activate the reversing camera after it has been installed on the MMI (camera retrofit Low or High). Procedure: 1 -...
A3 (8V) – Activate trailer coupling (retrofit)
Purpose: Enables trailer / towbar retrofit. Watch out! Adaptation in motor control unit 01 is not accepted for some models. In this...
A3 (8V) – Activate voice control
Purpose: to activate voice control / voice command on the MMI. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
A3 (8V) – Activate window operation with ignition off
Purpose: activates window operation (close/open) with ignition off and door open. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
A3 (8V) – Activate WLAN for MMI
Purpose: Allows music and radio streaming on the MMI. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
A3 (8V) – Activate/deactivate daytime running lights (DRL) via MMI
Purpose: to activate/deactivate the daytime running lights (DRL) from the MMI. ATTENTION to your country's regulations and technical inspection for daytime running...
A3 (8V) – Activate/deactivate windscreen wipers on key removal
Purpose: to activate windshield wiper stop when the key is removed (wipers stop directly in the position they were in) or to...
A3 (8V) – Activates progressive interior lighting
Purpose: turns interior lights (door knobs, dashboard, center console) on and off gradually. By default, interior lights are switched on and off...
A3 (8V) – Activation of multifunction steering wheel (retrofit)
Purpose : to activate the multifunction steering wheel for retrofitting. Warning! There are 8 lines of coding to do here. Procedure: 1...
A3 (8V) – Adjust Soundaktor volume
Purpose: to adjust/deactivate the volume of the Soundaktor (speaker built into the windscreen bay to simulate a false engine noise). If you...
A3 (8V) – Automatic door unlocking with DSG in “P” position
Purpose: automatically unlocks all doors when the DSG automatic gearbox is shifted to “P”. Procedure: 1- Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
A3 (8V) – Automatic folding of mirrors
Purpose: Automatically folds mirrors when vehicle is locked. The vehicle must be equipped with the “Electrically folding mirrors (with comodo in door)”...
A3 (8V) – Automatic headlight activation from 140 km/h
Purpose: to automatically switch on the lights when the vehicle is travelling at over 140 km/h. (The lights will automatically go out...
A3 (8V) – Automatic window closure in the event of rain
Purpose: Automatically closes windows and sunroof in the event of rain. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here....
A3 (8V) – AUX-IN activation (retrofit)
Purpose: To activate the AUX (Auxiliary) socket on the rear of the MMI MIB1, for retrofit installation of CarPlay / Android Auto...
A3 (8V) – Back-up radar display on MMI
Purpose: to activate the display of reversing radars on the MMI, for vehicles with the Audi Parking System rear option only. (For...
A3 (8V) – Change MMI start logo
Purpose: to display another logo on the MMI Startup Screen. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V) – Change ODB language
Purpose: Select the language of your on-board computer. For an A3 8V imported from abroad, for example. Proceed : 1 - Engine...
A3 (8V) – Comfort flasher
Purpose: to set the number of flashes for the “Comfort flashing” option. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
A3 (8V) – Coming / Leaving Home with fog lamps, Xenon and LEDs
Goal: Add fog lamps for Coming Home and Leaving Home in addition to LEDs and Xenon. Warning! There are 5 lines of...
A3 (8V) – Coming Home automatic
Purpose: Automatically activates the Coming Home function (no need to make a headlight call). Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
A3 (8V) – Coming Home on opening the driver’s door
Purpose: Starts Coming Home when the driver's door is opened, not when the ignition key is removed. Proceed : 1 - Engine...
A3 (8V) – Compass display on ODB
Purpose: to display a compass on the ODB (on-board computer), if you have GPS navigation (NAV), and to change its position on...
A3 (8V) – Complete opening of sunroof with remote control
Purpose: Allows the sunroof to open fully when opening with the remote control. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
A3 (8V) – Contactless headlamp beeper
Purpose: enables headlight flashes to be made even when the ignition is off. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
A3 (8V) – Corner lights activation
Purpose: to activate Corner Lights with fog lamps. Warning! There are 6 lines of coding to do here. Proceed : 1 -...
A3 (8V) – Corner Lights with turn signals
Purpose: to activate the Corner Lights on the side where the flasher is activated. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
A3 (8V) – Correction of ACC radar misalignment (fault C1103)
Purpose: to perform the ACC/Front Assist radar calibration procedure required after removal of the front bumper, suspension modification or a frontal collision....
A3 (8V) – Correction of ODB consumption display
Purpose: to correct the fuel consumption display on the Trip Computer/Virtual Cockpit. Note: these changes affect the display of instantaneous consumption, average...
A3 (8V) – Daytime running light deactivation (DRL) using the handbrake
Purpose: to deactivate the daytime running lights (DRL) using the handbrake. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
A3 (8V) – Deactivate brake pad warning light
Purpose: to deactivate the worn brake pad warning light on the ODB (on-board computer), e.g. if the brake pad has no sensor...
A3 (8V) – Deactivate open door alarm with contact
Purpose: to deactivate the alarm which is triggered when the door is opened and the contact is in position P. Procedure: 1...
A3 (8V) – Deactivate rear fog light warning
Purpose: to deactivate the warning message on the dashboard, which will remind you to turn on the rear fog lights when you...
A3 (8V) – Deactivate/activate electric handbrake for rear brake pad change
Purpose: to deactivate/activate the electric handbrake in maintenance mode in order to change/replace the rear brake pad/disc linings. (Lining change mode) Proceed...
A3 (8V) – Deactivation of Audi Parking System engagement beep
Purpose: deactivates the beep when the Audi Parking System is engaged. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V) – Deactivation of Corner Lights when reversing
Purpose: to deactivate the Corner Lights (AFS) when reverse gear is engaged. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
A3 (8V) – Delete LED fog lamp error
Purpose: removes the ODB error after installation of LED fog lamps. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here....
A3 (8V) – Disable AM frequency on MMI
Purpose: to deactivate the MMI's AM radio frequency (AM radio frequency is rarely used, unlike FM radio frequency). Procedure: 1 - Engine...
A3 (8V) – Disable audio reduction for parking assistance
Purpose: deactivates sound reduction when reverse gear is engaged or parking aid is activated manually. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off,...
A3 (8V) – Disable horn without ignition
Purpose: deactivates or activates the horn when the ignition is off. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
A3 (8V) – Disable rear wiper when reversing
Purpose: deactivates or reverses the rear wiper when reverse gear is engaged. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
A3 (8V) – Door lock/unlock confirmation (beep/horn)
Purpose: to set confirmation of door locking/unlocking with beep (alarm) or horn. Watch out! There are 5 lines of coding to be...
A3 (8V) – Electronic differential lock (XDS)
Purpose: to set the electronic differential lock (XDS) The Electronic Differential Lock (XDS) is an extension of the familiar EDS function.XDS does...
A3 (8V) – Exhaust valves always open
Purpose: to deactivate exhaust valves in the always open position. (Exhaust Flap open delete) (For Audi S3 only / for Audi RS3...
A3 (8V) – Flash mode during emergency braking
Purpose: activates flashing lights during emergency braking. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable to...
A3 (8V) – Fold down mirrors with ignition on
Purpose: Enables automatic folding of mirrors when the ignition is switched on, rather than when the vehicle is locked. The vehicle must...
A3 (8V) – Haldex traction adjustment
Purpose: to adjust the logic of the AWD system to increase traction or reduce noise generated by the Haldex AWD mechanism. (For...
A3 (8V) – Headlamp washer settings (Xenon)
Purpose: to manage the number of manual activations before the headlamp washer is activated on Xenon / to set the delay time...
A3 (8V) – Headlight flash with fog lamps
Purpose: Allows fog lights to be activated in addition to high beam. Watch out! There are 2 lines of coding to do...
A3 (8V) – Heated seat memory
How it works : When you switch on the heated seat(s), as soon as you remove the key from the ignition the...
A3 (8V) – Hill Start Assist
Purpose: to set Hill Start Assist operation. (Hill-holding) Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable...
A3 (8V) – Increase distance between curb and car (Park Assist)
Purpose: to set the distance between the kerb and the car during Audi Park Assist. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition...
A3 (8V) – Increase gas pedal sensitivity
Purpose: to increase accelerator pedal sensitivity. (better acceleration response with S Tronic, more significant than with manual). Proceed : 1 - Engine...
A3 (8V) – Increase intensity of reversing lights
Purpose: increases the intensity of the reversing lights (useful for better visibility with the reversing camera in a garage, for example). Warning!...
A3 (8V) – Interior lighting off when trunk is opened
Purpose: deactivates interior lighting when only the trunk is opened. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V) – Key operation even with ignition on
Purpose: Allows you to use the key and lock the vehicle with the ignition switched on or the engine running. (Very practical...
A3 (8V) – KEYLESS GO automatic keyless entry
Purpose: automatically locks the vehicle when you leave it with the key, provided KEYLESS Go (keyless entry/locking and starting system) is installed....
A3 (8V) – Lane Assist activation
Purpose: to activate Lane Assist for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Light Assist options. The vehicle must be equipped with the camera...
A3 (8V) – Lane Assist settings
Purpose: Adjusts the lane departure warning's deactivation threshold for driver inactivity, the intensity of steering assistance, and the intensity of Audi Lane...
A3 (8V) – Lap Timer
Purpose: to add the lap timer to the ODB/Virtual Cockpit, along with the oil temperature via the lap timer. Proceed : 1...
A3 (8V) – License plate illumination, open trunk
Purpose: turns on license plate illumination when trunk / tailgate is open. Warning! There are 3 lines of coding to do here....
A3 (8V) – Light Assist activation
Purpose: to activate the high beam assistant for vehicles with the Sign Assist or Lane Assist option. (High Beam Assist for Xenon...
A3 (8V) – Light Assist always active
Purpose: automatically activates the high beam assistant on start-up if it was active before the ignition was switched off. (High Beam Assist)...
A3 (8V) – Light Assist settings
Purpose: to set the speed thresholds for activation/deactivation of the high beam assistant (light assist). Information: no longer works on Audi A3...
A3 (8V) – Lower passenger mirror when reversing
Purpose: automatically lowers the passenger mirror when reversing. The mirror adjustment knob must be in position“R”, and the function must be activated...
A3 (8V) – Maintain DRL intensity with turn signals
Purpose: to maintain the intensity of the daytime running lights (DRL) with the indicators. (A3 Phase 1 only) Procedure: 1 - Engine...
A3 (8V) – Microphone sensitivity adjustment
Purpose: to adjust the intensity of the hands-free system's microphone. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V) – Mirror folding adjustment with remote control
Purpose: to set the mirror folding option via remote control when locking the vehicle. The vehicle must be equipped with the “Electrically...
A3 (8V) – Modify power steering hardness
Purpose: to adjust the hardness of the power steering for a softer steering wheel (Comfort) or a harder sporty one (Dynamic). Warning:...
A3 (8V) – Modify warning thresholds for icy conditions
Goal: Select the outdoor temperature value for icy conditions for which the warning is displayed on the dashboard. (Ice Warning) Proceed :...
A3 (8V) – Needle check
Purpose: to activate the scanning of the speedometer needles when the car is started. (A3 8V2 Virtual Cockpit compatible) (Needle Sweep) Proceed...
A3 (8V) – ODB make-up quantity display
Purpose: Displays the amount of fuel used since refueling on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
A3 (8V) – ODB starter logo
Purpose: to change the start-up logo displayed on the ODB (On-Board Computer). Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official...
A3 (8V) – Oil temperature on ODB
Purpose: to display oil temperature on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS...
A3 (8V) – Opening/closing windows with KESSY
Purpose: to activate closing and opening of windows and sunroof with the KESSY keyless entry system, keep pressing the handle until the...
A3 (8V) – Opposed-phase front turn signals and LEDs
Purpose: Configures front indicators and LEDs (DRL) in phase opposition. Warning! There are 6 lines of coding to do here. Save your...
A3 (8V) – Opposed-phase LED rear turn signals
Purpose: Configures rear LED indicators in phase opposition. (Outside and inside turn signals light up alternately, Pace Car Lights) Warning! There are...
A3 (8V) – Outside turn signal lights up with trunk open
Purpose: turns on the outside indicators when the trunk is open. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here....
A3 (8V) – Panel display on ODB
Purpose: displays speed limit signs on the ODB (Onboard Computer). (Sign Assist) The vehicle must be equipped with the 5Q0 camera (A3...
A3 (8V) – Rear lights activated with daytime running lights (DRL)
Purpose: to activate rear lights activated with daytime running lights (Scandinavian DRL). Watch out! There are 1 or 2 lines of coding...
A3 (8V) – Rear window defrost time setting
Purpose: to set the duration of rear window defrost operation. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V) – Reprogramming a new battery
Purpose: to reprogram / recode the new battery of all its data after replacement. Warning! There are 5 lines of coding to...
A3 (8V) – Seat heater reduction time setting
Purpose: to set the value in minutes of the heating reduction time for heated seats. As a general rule, Audi vehicles reduce...
A3 (8V) – Speed of radar deactivation (or reversing camera)
Purpose: Selects the speed at which the radar and/or reversing camera are deactivated. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect...
A3 (8V) – Speed threshold settings for cornering light activation
Purpose: to set the speed thresholds for turning on and off the cornering lights via the fog lights. (Corner Lights) Warning! There...
A3 (8V) – Start/Stop deactivation
Purpose: to disable Start and Stop completely. Watch out! There are 1 or 2 lines of coding to do here, depending on...
A3 (8V) – Suppress belt alarm
Purpose: To suppress the audible alarm and the warning light on the speedometer when driving without a seatbelt. Proceed : 1 -...
A3 (8V) – Switch on Corner Lights when reversing
Purpose: to activate the Corner Lights (AFS) in reverse. Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable...
A3 (8V) – Third brake light on when trunk is open
Purpose: to keep the 3rd brake light on if the trunk is not fully closed. For security lighting at night or to...
A3 (8V) – US flasher
Purpose: to activate US nightlights with turn signals. Warning! There are 10 lines of coding to do here. (A3 Phase 1 only...
A3 (8V) – Vehicle Hold Assist
Purpose: To set the memory of the Auto Hold button (A) - the Auto Hold function can be set to be always...
A3 (8V) – Wiper angle in service mode position
Purpose: to change the angle at which the wipers are positioned when in replacement mode. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition...
A3 (8V) – Xenon presentation mode
Purpose : activates xenon light kinematics when the vehicle is started. (DLA presentation) Procedure: 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your...
Audi A3 8V2 Facelift (2016-2020)
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Light Assist activation
Purpose: to activate the high beam assistant for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Lane Assist options. The vehicle must be equipped with...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Lane Assist activation
Purpose: to activate Lane Assist for vehicles with Sign Assist and/or Light Assist options. The vehicle must be equipped with the 3Q0...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Panel display on ODB / Virtual Cockpit
Purpose: displays speed limit signs on the ODB/Virtual Cockpit (Sign Assist) The vehicle must be equipped with a 3Q0 camera (the camera...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Activate G-Meter
Purpose: Adds the G-Meter (Accelerometer) to the Virtual Cockpit screen. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Activate Power/Torque
Purpose: Adds Boost/Torque to the Virtual Cockpit screen. Proceed : 1 - Engine off, ignition off, connect your official VAG-COM VCDS cable...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Activate intruder alarm with horn
Purpose: to activate an alarm with horn in the event of intrusion into the vehicle, and to lock the vehicle if the...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Deactivate right-hand overtaking prevention
Purpose: to deactivate the ACC lane assist system, e.g. when on the freeway and there is a traffic jam in the left...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Deactivate “Switch on low beam” message
Purpose: to deactivate the low beam warning message/dialogue when the headlight switch is in position 0. Proceed : 1 - Engine off,...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Automatic window closure in the rain
Purpose: Automatically closes windows and sunroof when it rains. Watch out! There are 4 lines of coding to do here. Proceed :...
A3 (8V2) Facelift – Set ACC control in 1 km/h increments
Purpose: to adjust the ACC distance setting from the factory setting so that it can be set in 1 km/h increments by...
