2018 S5 Tips & Tricks

[AR101]

Ordered an S5 Cab with 'Convenience Key' option. Dealer says I'll be able to close the boot with a button and key. Is this right? The pack only talks about opening?

[NSS89]

iPhone users - do you find yourself plugging your iPhone in for CarPlay or do you let it connect via Bluetooth for MMI?

[18ME]

NSS89 said:

iPhone users - do you find yourself plugging your iPhone in for CarPlay or do you let it connect via Bluetooth for MMI?

I've mainly not connected it as my journey if using it to go to work is less than 10 mins away but I would connect it to car play if on a longer journey mainly for the text reading option. What advantages or drawbacks are there using car play?

[NSS89]

18ME said:

I've mainly not connected it as my journey if using it to go to work is less than 10 mins away but I would connect it to car play if on a longer journey mainly for the text reading option. What advantages or drawbacks are there using car play?

The only thing I've noticed so far is that you cannot make calls via the VC when connected to CarPlay. It says that the phone must be connected to the MMI (Bluetooth).

You can still make calls via the CarPlay menu but I don't think its possible to view it on the VC or I haven't worked out how to do that yet.

[18ME]

NSS89 said:

18ME said:

I've mainly not connected it as my journey if using it to go to work is less than 10 mins away but I would connect it to car play if on a longer journey mainly for the text reading option. What advantages or drawbacks are there using car play?

The only thing I've noticed so far is that you cannot make calls via the VC when connected to CarPlay. It says that the phone must be connected to the MMI (Bluetooth).

You can still make calls via the CarPlay menu but I don't think its possible to view it on the VC or I haven't worked out how to do that yet.

I had a feeling that was the case with the phone, didn't Thomas mention this on autogeful or whatever the YouTube channel is called about it not fully integrated into each other.

[NSS89]

Does anybody have a full list of VCDS options that can be enabled/disabled? I've found the below for the B8 but I'm assuming there'll be a few more for the B9.


Enable Hidden menu in MMI

Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity
Adjust Back-up Camera Picture
Change MMI 3G splashscreen
Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
Disable amber corner lights
Disable amber side markers
Disable Key warning (keyless models)
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - pre-facelift
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - facelift
Dim LED 'wink' on turn signal
Disable bulb error message with LED reverse lights installed
Disable "Lights are on" warning
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Disable soundaktuator (speaker on face lifts)
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
Enable Optic rear parking for cars without front parking sensors
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist 'lite'
Enable Auxiliary ventilation
Enable Battery meter *does not appear to work on facelift cars with MMI 3G+ HDD Navigation*
Enable DIS with Efficiency Program
Enable Double Disarm Beep
Enable Drivers Memory Seat
Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
Enable DRL
Enable Audi Drive Select without the buttons
Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
Enable interior lighting option
Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
Enable Horn confirmation on locking
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
Enable Lap Timer
Enable LEDs remain bright for parking lights
Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable Reverse mirror tilt
Enable Speed on chorus, concert or symphony display
Enable ‘Tourist’ Mode – Headlight Convertor (MMI 2G)
Enable TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
Enable Video in Motion on MMI
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
Set Custom ADS settings
Set Headlight washer - cycles
Set Headlight washer - duration
Adjust Consumption in DIS
Adjust LED Brightness
Change Language
Activate SDS for cabriolet
Change fuel tank characteristics
To increase radio play time after car is turned off

[IJB1959]

NSS89 said:

Does anybody have a full list of VCDS options that can be enabled/disabled? I've found the below for the B8 but I'm assuming there'll be a few more for the B9.


Enable Hidden menu in MMI

Adjust bluetooth microphone sensitivity
Adjust Back-up Camera Picture
Change MMI 3G splashscreen
Disable After-wipe of windscreen wipers
Disable amber corner lights
Disable amber side markers
Disable Key warning (keyless models)
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - pre-facelift
Disable LED 'wink' on turn signal - facelift
Dim LED 'wink' on turn signal
Disable bulb error message with LED reverse lights installed
Disable "Lights are on" warning
Disable NAV & Phone warning messages while entering data at speed
Disable Seatbelt Chime
Disable soundaktuator (speaker on face lifts)
Enable Adaptive brake lights
Enable Ambient Interior Lighting Control
Enable Optic rear parking for cars without front parking sensors
Enable Automatic Gear selection shown in DIS
Enable Automatic Hill Hold Assist 'lite'
Enable Auxiliary ventilation
Enable Battery meter *does not appear to work on facelift cars with MMI 3G+ HDD Navigation*
Enable DIS with Efficiency Program
Enable Double Disarm Beep
Enable Drivers Memory Seat
Enable DRL Selectable via MMI
Enable DRL
Enable Audi Drive Select without the buttons
Enable Euro parking lights that turn on signal at night
Enable interior lighting option
Enable fog lamp to come on for the same side as that turn signal
Enable Front Turn Signals as Parking lights
Enable Gauge Test/Needle Sweep
Enable Horn confirmation on locking
Enable Import CDs to MMI's HD
Enable Independent Fogs control with high beams
Enable Lap Timer
Enable LEDs remain bright for parking lights
Enable Rear Tail Lights on with DRLs
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting foot on Brake
Enable Release Parking Brake without putting seatbelt
Enable Remote Operation windows&sunroof
Enable Reverse mirror tilt
Enable Speed on chorus, concert or symphony display
Enable ‘Tourist’ Mode – Headlight Convertor (MMI 2G)
Enable TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
Enable Video in Motion on MMI
Set Audi parking system - Switch OFF Speed
Set Custom ADS settings
Set Headlight washer - cycles
Set Headlight washer - duration
Adjust Consumption in DIS
Adjust LED Brightness
Change Language
Activate SDS for cabriolet
Change fuel tank characteristics
To increase radio play time after car is turned off

No, not yet. I have VAG-COM & cable for the B8. For B9 you need the latest ROSS-TECH software and OBD cable. With the B8 kit you can only read very basic stuff, but enable/disable options are not labelled only coded.

[IJB1959]

TDI Tuning box......The story starts here.

OK, so the TDI tuning box arrived today (was told it would be yesterday).
See pic below as to what you get in the box. One gripe was that there were harness fitting instructions, but no instructions on what the + & - buttons and corresponding LED's were for on the tuning box. A quick phone call to TDI and subsequent email resolved that as they forgot to attach that part with the install instructions. Buttons 1 to 7 increase the BHP from 382bhp a max of 408bhp. 4 is the default setting. Will post more pics on installation, then on the performance and the difference it makes.

[NSS89]

IJB1959 said:

No, not yet. I have VAG-COM & cable for the B8. For B9 you need the latest ROSS-TECH software and OBD cable. With the B8 kit you can only read very basic stuff, but enable/disable options are not labelled only coded.

Ah ok. If you do get your hands on one or are able to find out whats achievable with it please let us know :-)

[NSS89]

IJB1959 said:

TDI Tuning box......The story starts here.

OK, so the TDI tuning box arrived today (was told it would be yesterday).
See pic below as to what you get in the box. One gripe was that there were harness fitting instructions, but no instructions on what the + & - buttons and corresponding LED's were for on the tuning box. A quick phone call to TDI and subsequent email resolved that as they forgot to attach that part with the install instructions. Buttons 1 to 7 increase the BHP from 382bhp a max of 408bhp. 4 is the default setting. Will post more pics on installation, then on the performance and the difference it makes.

Very nice! Definitley looking forward to hearing your thoughts :-)

[adyzaky]

Looking forward to the updates for the Tunning box.

Got a quote for ABT's piggy back ECU which they say can't be detected and doesn't leave any TD1 flags in the OEM ECU, but costs £2k plus VAT.

[TomScrut]

adyzaky said:

Looking forward to the updates for the Tunning box.

Got a quote for ABT's piggy back ECU which they say can't be detected and doesn't leave any TD1 flags in the OEM ECU, but costs £2k plus VAT.

Ouch! Knew it would be dear but that is too much IMO for what it would actually gain.

[IJB1959]

adyzaky said:

Looking forward to the updates for the Tunning box.

Got a quote for ABT's piggy back ECU which they say can't be detected and doesn't leave any TD1 flags in the OEM ECU, but costs £2k plus VAT.

The TDI box apparently does not give any TD1 flags either, but I will double check this with VAG-COM just to make sure. ABT's box is massively expensive, but as I understand it, it has to have some minor engine hardware changes included as well.

[adyzaky]

A possible alternative from DTUK, who are pretty well known too. 0-60 looks ver promising, also like the extra torques.

Got this email when i queried anything for the B9 S5.

Hello Adnan.
I’m currently running the system on our owN b9 s4, were expecting 400/410ps and 580/610nm


we have timed the car using timing equipment and launch control and have achieved a 0-60 time of 3.72 seconds..

we should have dyno figures within the next 2/3 weeks after our “road testing” phase is completed.

no traces of any kind once removed, and the kit is going to be around £575 inc vat

[TomScrut]

adyzaky said:

A possible alternative from DTUK, who are pretty well known too. 0-60 looks ver promising, also like the extra torques.

Got this email when i queried anything for the B9 S5.

Hello Adnan.
I’m currently running the system on our owN b9 s4, were expecting 400/410ps and 580/610nm


we have timed the car using timing equipment and launch control and have achieved a 0-60 time of 3.72 seconds..

we should have dyno figures within the next 2/3 weeks after our “road testing” phase is completed.

no traces of any kind once removed, and the kit is going to be around £575 inc vat

NICE!

[IJB1959]

adyzaky said:

A possible alternative from DTUK, who are pretty well known too. 0-60 looks ver promising, also like the extra torques.

Got this email when i queried anything for the B9 S5.

Hello Adnan.
I’m currently running the system on our owN b9 s4, were expecting 400/410ps and 580/610nm


we have timed the car using timing equipment and launch control and have achieved a 0-60 time of 3.72 seconds..

we should have dyno figures within the next 2/3 weeks after our “road testing” phase is completed.

no traces of any kind once removed, and the kit is going to be around £575 inc vat

Sounds like another good alternative. If anyone buys one please review as well.

[Electronicpants]

adyzaky said:

A possible alternative from DTUK, who are pretty well known too. 0-60 looks ver promising, also like the extra torques.

Got this email when i queried anything for the B9 S5.

Hello Adnan.
I’m currently running the system on our owN b9 s4, were expecting 400/410ps and 580/610nm


we have timed the car using timing equipment and launch control and have achieved a 0-60 time of 3.72 seconds..

we should have dyno figures within the next 2/3 weeks after our “road testing” phase is completed.

no traces of any kind once removed, and the kit is going to be around £575 inc vat

<Looks at people getting their car detailed>

"That's ridiculous, getting a new car detailed"

<now has car booked for a detail>



<looks at posts about tuning boxes>

"That's ridiculous, surley the cars fast enough"

<Is now seriously considering one>



I really need to stay off this Audi forum, it's costing me money!

[IJB1959]

Electronicpants said:

<Looks at people getting their car detailed>

"That's ridiculous, getting a new car detailed"

<now has car booked for a detail>



<looks at posts about tuning boxes>

"That's ridiculous, surley the cars fast enough"

<Is now seriously considering one>

I really need to stay off this Audi forum, it's costing me money!

Well observed!

When ever we buy a new toy isn't it always the case that it costs us more in the end? Starts with a denial, sees the evidence, then oooh, I want that as well. I think were all a bit guilty of that sometimes. I had doubts about detailing a brand new car, never said too much about it though, but when I saw the result I wish I had done it on delivery.

[dufflecoat]

Interesting to hear about the TDI box as well.

www.racechip.co.uk are my preference, B9 S4/S5 boxes still in dev last time I engquired.

[IJB1959]

dufflecoat said:

Interesting to hear about the TDI box as well.

www.racechip.co.uk are my preference, B9 S4/S5 boxes still in dev last time I engquired.

I would have preferred the RaceChip as I used one before and it worked great. Let's see if the TDI is any good as well.