Perform Basic Setting without VCDS?

[Duke147]

Hi, all

Owing to a misadventure with a garage not screwing an alternator back on properly I ended up with a VERY flat battery (so flat that the interior lights were not illuminated and the central locking wouldn't even work turning the key). As a result of this I seem to have been left with some legacy problems which, according to Ross-Tech, have a common sollution listed: perform basic setting.

My question is: Is there a way to perform a basic setting without using VCDS? Other marques have some convoluted sequences to reset things, does Audi have the same thing, or is it a garage job?

I know there are other possible causes to my codes, but this seems like a good, non-invasive, place to start!

The car is an Audi A4 B7 2005 with a 2.0T FSI BGB engine, if that makes a difference.

Thanks in anticipation!

[Duke147]

I managed it, after a fashion - I read on an American Audi owner's website that one way of achieving what I was after doing was to clear the fault codes, which effectively flashes the equivalent of the RAM. If the ignition is then put to position 1 for 3 minutes and then the car subsequently started and allowed to warm up without touching the accelerator then this forces the ECU to go through a learning process.

The explanation of the process may not be quite right, but the end result was a much smoother running engine, better throttle response and slightly better fuel economy. Engine Management Light returned, though. This was finally extinguished by replacing the Pressure Crankcase Valve.

I understand that it won't have been a true "Basic Setting" but I is 'appy!

Edit: "Learning" not "leaning." Chuzzlewit!

Edited by Duke147 on Saturday 26th July 20:56

[Duke147]

That's what I was thinking!

Now for the spark plugs (NGK laser series ones), ignition leads and possibly coil packs, air filter (K & N million mile one - any thoughts?) and cabin filter.

Oil & filter and fuel filter done.