Introduction

This page lists the most common OBDeleven / VCDS Tweaks for your MK7 Golf. These tweaks are also suitable for a wide variety of other Volkswagen, Skoda and Audi models, depending on equipment level and specification.

Difficulty Rating

Moderate

Tools/Parts Required

Guide

Disable Soundaktor
Disable the Soundaktor unit, which creates a fake engine sound when driving.

Select Structure Borne Sound
Adaptations
Select ‘Channel of Structure Bore Sound’
Change Value from 100% to any desired value, or 0%

Enable Traffic Information (TMC) on Headunit
This enables the ‘Traffic’ button to work on the headunit, and will use radio frequency data to display nearby traffic information. Once activated, in may take over an hour for the initial messages to appear.

Select Control Unit 5F (Information Electrical)
Adaptations
Change Fee Based Traffic Information (TMC) value to ‘1024’
Next, in the normal radio settings, enable ‘Traffic Programme (TP)’ and RDS

Enable Off Road Display
This enables an ‘Off Road Display’ on the headunit. Once enabled, it will appear under the ‘Car’ Menu, tap ‘Selections’ and tap Off-Road.

Select Control Unit 5F (Information Electrical)
Security Access 31347 or 20103
Adaptions
Change – (81) Car_Function_Adaptations_Gen2-menu_display_compass to Active
Change – (83) Car_Function_Adaptations_Gen2-menu_display_compass_over_threshold_high to Active
Change – (41) Car_Function_List_BAP_Gen2-compass_0x15 to Active
Restart the MIB Headunit (Hold the Power button for >10 Seconds)

Heated Seat Memory
Heated seats will resume last setting upon re-entering the vehicle.

Select Control Unit 08 – HVAC
Adaptation
Change “Retention of the seat heater level driver” to active
Change “Retention of the seat heater level passenger” to active

Starting Vibration Reduction
In wheel slip scenarios, where wheel hop is typically induced, this tweak will stop the intervention of the braking system, allowing you to continue spinning the wheels. Assist with launching the vehicle, and stops the car from ‘bogging down’.

Select Control Unit 03 – Brake
Adaptation
Starting Vibration Reduction
Set to Starting Vibration Reduction and Torque Limitation to ‘Deactivated’

Haldex All-Wheel-Drive Adjust Traction
Reports indicate that changing this setting to ‘Increased Traction’ improves the handling and makes the car feel like a permanent AWD system.

Select AWD Control Unit
Adaptation
Logic
Choose from ‘Standard, Increased Traction, Less Noise’

Drive Profile Display in Cluster
This tweak will show the driver profile name in the cluster when switching modes.

Select Control unit 19
Control unit long coding
Byte 08
Bit 4 Activate

ESP Option in Car Settings
Show the Electronic Stability Program setting within the car menu on the headunit.

Select Control unit 03
Control unit long coding
Byte 29
New Value 09

Oil Temperature Display in Cluster
Displays the engine oil temperature in the cluster.

Select Control unit 17
Control unit long coding
Byte 10
Bit 01 Activate

Fog Lights On with Indicator
Fog lights will turn on when indicating. Fog lights must be fitted.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(2)-Static AFS Light Vorschrift
Value = FMVSS 517 108

Increase Intensity of Rear Lights
Increase the brightness of the rear tail lights.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(6)-Leuchte28RFL LC11-dimmwert AB28
Value=100
(6)-Leuchte29RFL RA64-dimmwert AB29
Value=100

Disable Start / Stop (Voltage Method)
Disable engine Start / Stop functionality.

Select Control unit 19
Adaptation
Start Stop Limit voltage
Value=12

LED Fog Light Warning Delete
If you change the fog light globe to LED, this tweak will remove the error message typically displayed.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access code 31347
Adaptation
(1)LB45-Leuchte12NL Lasttyp-12
Value= 6-LED Lichtmodule
(6)Leuchte12NL LB45-Dimmwert AB 12
Value=127

XDS Differential Lock Adjustment
XDS is an electronic differential lock, and lets you grip the road when cornering fast. It improves responses to ensure an even safer drive. In moments of fast cornering XDS lightly brakes the inside wheel to prevent wheel spinning. The result is better traction and a reduction of any tendency to under steer. This tweak will vary the aggressiveness of XDS.

Select Control unit 03 (ABS)
Adaptation
Select: Expanded Electronic Differential Lock
Options: Weak – Normal – Hard

Brake Drying System
This function increases safety in heavy rain, by applying the brake pads to the brake discs at prescribed intervals, in order to wipe away the unwanted film of water. Most drivers won’t even feel the system operating.

Select Control unit 03 (ABS)
Adaptation
Select: Disc Drying
Options: Weak-Normal-Hard

Auto Close Windows When Raining
When rain is detected on the rain sensor, the windows will automatically close.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access code 31347
Adaptation
(15) Access Control 2-Regenschliessen_ein_aus
Value: Permanent
(16) Access Control 2-Regenschliessen_art
Value: Permanent
(28) Zugriffskontrolle 2-Menuesteuerung Regenschliessen
Value:Aktif
Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Control unit Long Coding
Subsystem: Rain / Light Sensor (RLS)
Byte 0
Bit 1-Bit 2 DeActivate

Activation of Optical Parking Sensor (OPS)
Enable a visual graphic on the headunit when parking the vehicle. Uses parking sensors to display obstacles.

Select Control unit 10 (Assistance Situation)
Security access
Access Code 71679
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 2
Bit 0 Activate

Alternating Indicator Lights (Pace Car Lights)
For vehicles with LED tail lights, the inner an outer rear indicators will alternate when indicating, or with hazard lights.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(16)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Lichtfunktion G 2
Select: Blinken Links Dunkelphase
(18)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimmwert GH 2
Select: yeni değer 0
(19)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Dimming Direction GH 2
Select: yeni değer minimize
(16)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Lichtfunktion G 3
Select: Blinken Links Dunkelphase
(18)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimmwert GH 3
Select: yeni değer 0
(19)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Dimming Direction GH 3
Select: yeni değer minimize

Fan Speed Display on Auto Mode
Show the A/C fan speed when operating in auto mode.

Select Control unit 08 (Air condition A/C)
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 11
Bit 6 Activate

Adjust Door Led Light Intensity
For vehicles fitted with LED Door lights, this tweak will increase the brightness.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(6)-Leuchte16BLK SLB35BLK SL KC9-Dimmwert AB 16
Select: max 127
(6)-Leuchte17TFLR SRB3TFL R SR KC3-Dimmwert AB 17
Select: max 127

Avoid Dimming LED Lights when Indicating
LED running lights typically dim when indicating. This tweak will remove this behaviour.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(12)-Leuchte2SL VLB10-Lichtfunction E2
Select: not active
(12)-Leuchte3SL VRB21-Lichtfunction E3
Select: not active

Cornering Fog Light Activation
Left or right fog light will turn on when indicating. Fog lights must be fitted.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(5) Leuchte12NL LB45-Lichtfunktion B12 auswählen
Select: Abbiegelicht links
(5) Leuchte13NL RB5-Lichtfunktion B13 auswählen
Select: Abbiegelicht rechts

Adjusting Cornering Fog Light Sensitivity (Speed Threshold)
With the above tweak enabled, this will adjust the speed in which cornering fog lights will turn on. Fog lights must be fitted.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Security Code 31347
Adaptation
(3) Static cornering light lower speed threshold
New Value = 0
(4) Static cornering light upper speed threshold
New Value = 50

Mirror Down in Reverse
The passenger mirror will dip when in reverse gear.

Select Control unit 52 (Türelektr. Beifahr.)
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 04
Bit 2-Activate
Bit 3-Activate
Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(15) Access Control 2-Spiegelabsenkung bei Rueckwaertsfahrt
Value=Active
(20) Access Control 2-Menuesteuerung Spiegelabsenkung
Value=Active

Hill Hold Assist Duration
Adjust how long the brakes ‘hold’ the vehicle when taking off on a steep hill.

Select Control unit 03 (Brakes)
Adaptation
Select Berganfahrassistent
Adjust as you wish. (default: Normal)

Refuel Amount in Cluster
After refuelling, the amount in litres will be displayed in the cluster.

Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Control unit long coding
Byte 10
Bit 4 Activate

Coming Home Lighting Duration
After stopping the engine, your headlights will remain on for the specified duration.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(3) Comfort illumination-Menueeinstellung Cominghome
Value (Default: 15 seconds – maximum: 60 seconds)

Coming Home / Leaving Home with Fog Lights
Adds fog lights to coming home / leaving home functions.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(4) Comfort lighting Coming Home Lights
Value :Nebellicht(Low Beam)

Lock Acknowledge with Horn
The horn will beep when locking the vehicle.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access code 31347
Adaptation
(1) feedback signals-Acoustic feedback
Value=Yes
(2) Lock feedback signals-Acoustic feedback
Value=Yes
(8) feedback signals-Acoustic feedback global
Value=Aktive
(7) feedback signals-Acoustic feedback
Value=Active
(8) feedback signals-Acoustic feedback duration
Value=Short(kurz)

Deactivate Warning Tone for Parking System
Disables the sounder for the parking sensors.

Select Control unit 03 (Brakes)
Adaptation
Park Assist Activation Tone
Value = OFF

Parking Warning Speed Change
Sets the speed where the parking sensors will be disabled.

Select Control unit 03 (Brakes)
Adaptation
Shutdown parking aid
Value = 20km/h

Hide Optical Parking System Warning Line
Disables the ‘Please check surroundings’ message that appears on the headunit when parking.

Select Control unit 03 (Brakes)
Security access
Access code:71679
Control unit Coding
Byte 1
Bit 5 DeActivate

Closing Windows When Ignition Off
Allows you to operate all windows after the ignition has been switched off and doors opened.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(13) – Zugangskontrolle 2 released trailing FH cancel at Tueroeffnen
Value = Aktif

Cluster Display Carbon Background
Change the centre cluster background visuals to a carbon-fibre style.

Select Control unit 17
Adaptation
Screen view
Value = Option 2

Seat Belt Warning Deactivation
Disables the audible seat belt warning.

Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Adaptation
Select:Disable channel belt warning
Value:Yes
Control unit long coding
Byte 0
Bit 2-4 Deactivate

De-Fogger Timer
Adjust the operating time of the rear window de-fogger

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(3) Window Air condition A/C condition A/C rear window heating value
Enter desired value

Tap to Indicate – Number of Blinks
When tapping the indicator to turn, this tweak will change the number of times the indicator blinks.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
Comfort Sinyal Sayısı (Cycles)
Value: 1-5 Value 3 (Standard – 3x blinking)

Traffic Sign Assist Activation (Car must be fitted with Camera)
Vehicle camera will read traffic signs and display the posted speed in the cluster.

Select Control unit 5F (Information Electrical)
Adaptation
Select channel (63) vehicle function list BAP traffic_sign_recognition_0x21
Değer=Active
Select channel (151) vehicle menu operation-menu_display_road_sign_identification
Değer=Active
Select channel (153) vehicle menu operation-menu_display_road_sign_identification_over_threshold_high
Değer=Active
Control unit A5 (front / advance camera)
Security access
Access Code 20103
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 1
Bit 0 Activate – “01 Traffic Sign Recognition (FTE) active”
Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 5
Bit 2 Aktivate
Control unit A5 (front / advance camera)
Adaptation
Select : channel numbers indicate end of speed limit
Importance to actively invest Show Valid suffix
View Channel Valid suffix
Corresponding value adjust default: 00100111

Lane Assist Activation (Car must be fitted with Camera)
Vehicle camera will attempt to keep the vehicle within the current lane.

Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Control unit Long Coding
Bye 4
Bit 6 Activate
Bye 11
Bit 1 Activate
Select Control unit A5 (front / advance camera)
Control unit Long Coding
Bye 0
Bit 0 Activate
Select Control unit A5 (front / advance camera)
Security access
Access Code 20103
Adaptation
Channel – Seçim HCA_On_State
Put emphasis on menu
Channel – Seçim HCA_Warning_intensity
Put emphasis on menu
Channel – Seçim BAP_Personalisierung
Put emphasis on not activated
Select the time of engagement
Set adjustment via menu – emphasis on late
Select Personalization spurt holding an assistant to a terminal 15 – channel
Set value to last setting
Select Control unit 44 (power steering)
Control unit Long Coding
Bye 0
Bit 0 Aktif
Select Control unit 5F (Informationselektronik)
Adaptation
(49) function -Vehicle list BAP LDW_HCA_0x19
Activate
(21) vehicle menu operation-menu_display_Lane_Departure_Warning
Activate
(23) vehicle menu Bedienung_menu_display_Lane_Departure_Warning_over_threshold_high – channel
Activate

Lane Assist Adjustments (Car must be fitted with Camera)
Adjust the point in which the steering wheel will vibrate to indicate the vehicle is drifting out of the lane.

Steering Wheel Vibration
Select Control unit A5 (camera)
Security access
Enter unlock code 20103
Adaptation
Select channel intensity steering wheel vibration
Value adjust accordingly Default: medium options: early, middle, late

Drivers Reaction Adjustment (Car must be fitted with Camera)
Adjusts the sensitivity in which the car will alert the driver due to lack of steering input.

Select Control unit A5 (camera)
Security access
Enter unlock code 20103
Adaptation
Select channel deactivation threshold driver activity
Value adjust accordingly Default: medium options: early, middle, late

Lap Timer Activation
Enable the Lap Timer in the cluster.

Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Control unit Long Coding
Byte 1
Bit 3 Activate

Gauge Needle Sweep
When starting the vehicle, the cluster needles will ‘sweep’ their entire range.

Select Control unit 17 (Dashboard)
Control unit long coding
Byte 1
Bit 0 Activate

Adjusting Microphone Sensitivity
Adjusts the microphone gain for handsfree usage.

Select Control unit 5F (infotainment)
Adaptation
Select Mikrofonempfindlichtkeit (Microphone Sensitivity)
Adjust value as you wish.

Sunroof Opening With Remote Control
Sunroof opens when holding down the unlock button on the key fob. Also closes when holding lock button.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(9) – Zugangskontrolle 2 – SAD Richtung Komfortöffnen auswählen
Value = Tilting

DRL Only in Auto Mode
Only DRLs operate when headlight switch is in ‘Auto’ mode.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(9) – Select daytime running lights only in switch position auto
Value = Aktif

DRL Control on Car Menu
Enables a setting on your headunit which allows you to completely disable the Daytime Running Lights.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
(2) Daytime running light activation by BAP or Operating sequence possible
Value = Aktif

LED Number Plate / License Plate Error Delete
If you install LED Number Plate lights you will typically get an error on the dashboard. This code fixes it.

Select Control unit 09 (Central Electrics)
Security access
Access Code 31347
Adaptation
Select – Leuchte25KZL HA59 – Lasttyp 25
Change value to Allgemeine LED

Select Leuchte25KZL HA59 – Dimmwert AB 25
Change value to 127 (Default is 100)

Full Rear Brake Lights (x5 Lights)
Enables your boot lights to also act as brake lights.

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access Code = 31347
Adaptation
Search for and select: Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Select: Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)
Go back and search for and select: Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Go to: Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

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This Post Has 45 Comments

  1. rlvillarey

    hi,
    for the mk7 rear brake pads replacement with electronic parking brake, after retracting the pistons through odbeleven, do i keep the ignition on and the car connected to the to the device? or turn the car off and on after all the pads are replaced?

    1. Staff @ AutoInstruct

      Best to stay connected to the car, you may need a battery charger as a result.

  2. rlvillarey

    also do I really need a battery charger to replace the rear brake pads through obdeleven?

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