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Audi A3 8V coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 58 features for the Audi A3 8V in 12 categories; the largest are lighting (14), screens and instruments (8) and convenience (6). We work with ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | A3 3-deurs, A3 Sportback, A3 Limousine, A3 Cabriolet, S3, RS3 Sportback, RS3 Limousine |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 8V |
| Model years | 2012-2020 |
| Features in the catalogue | 58 |
| Categories | 12 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 21 |
| Software | ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the Audi A3 8V (A3 3-deurs, A3 Sportback, A3 Limousine, A3 Cabriolet, S3, RS3 Sportback, RS3 Limousine; chassis 8V; model years 2012-2020) our catalogue lists 58 features in 12 categories. Below you see per category what we can switch on or retrofit.
Each feature shows how certain we are: “likely possible” means several independent sources confirm it; “checked at diagnosis” means it differs from car to car. Final compatibility is always confirmed at the diagnosis of your car.
Seven Tuning works in Rotterdam and Waddinxveen: the workshop is in Waddinxveen and serves Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Remote coding works anywhere in the Netherlands and abroad, when the job allows it.
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Lighting (14)
Daytime running lights – adjustable in menu
Adds the daytime running light setting to the vehicle menu or virtual cockpit. We agree the desired setting together in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights – behaviour per switch position
Sets in which light switch position the daytime running lights are on, for example only in AUTO. We discuss the exact setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights – with parking brake
Switches the daytime running lights off or dims them while the parking brake is applied, for example when standing on a driveway. Setting by agreement.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights – with tail lights
Lets the tail lights come on together with the daytime running lights (Scandinavian style), making you more visible from behind. Setting by agreement.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning slowly or indicating, the fog lamp on the inside of the turn comes on. You see kerbs and cyclists better when turning.
Only for cars with front fog lamps.
Condition: Front fog lamps
Automatic coming home and follow-me time
Keeps the lights on automatically after you get out, without using the light switch, and sets for how long. You walk safely to your front door in the dark.
Leaving home with extra lamps
When unlocking, the lights and optionally the fog lamps come on to light up the area around the car. Pleasant in a dark car park.
Dynamic indicators
Makes the indicators sweep from inside to outside instead of simply flashing. More modern and clearly visible.
Only with lamps technically prepared for it.
Condition: LED tail lights with dynamic segments; front only with Matrix LED
High-beam assistant: enable and remember
Enables the automatic high-beam assistant and makes the car remember it was on. High beam then switches on and off by itself for oncoming traffic.
Requires a front camera; without one it is a retrofit.
Condition: Front camera
Brake lights flash during emergency braking
During an emergency stop the brake lights flash rapidly so following traffic reacts sooner. A small change with a clear safety benefit.
Extra light when reversing
When reverse is engaged the cornering or front fog lamps come on and the reversing lights can be made brighter. Helpful when parking in the dark.
Automatic lights on motorway and in rain
In AUTO the dipped beam switches on by itself above a set speed or when the wipers run for a while. You are more visible at speed and in bad weather.
Condition: Light/rain sensor
Interior lights fade on and off
Lets the interior lights fade in and out instead of switching abruptly. Gives the cabin a calmer, more premium feel.
Comfort indicator flash count
Sets how many times the indicator flashes when you tap the stalk briefly, for example when changing lanes on the motorway.
Screens and instruments (8)
Needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the speedometer and rev counter needles sweep to full scale and back once. A sporty greeting that also shows the cluster is working.
Condition: Analogue cluster or virtual cockpit
Oil temperature on display
Shows engine oil temperature in the instrument cluster, so you know when the engine is properly warm before using its full performance.
Refuelled amount on display
After refuelling, the cluster briefly shows how many litres were added. Useful for checking your receipt and consumption.
Digital speed readout
Shows your speed as a number in the centre display or virtual cockpit, alongside the normal dial. Quick and precise to read.
Sport displays: G-meter, power, torque
Adds extra sport pages to the virtual cockpit, such as G-forces, power and torque in percent and, where available, boost pressure and gearbox temperature. After coding you pick the view yourself in the menu.
Available pages differ per engine and display.
Condition: Virtual cockpit
Different start-up logo in MMI or cockpit
Changes the logo shown at start-up on the MMI screen or virtual cockpit, for example an S or RS variant. A subtle personal touch.
Condition: MIB
Parking sensors shown graphically
Shows the distance to obstacles as a graphic on the MMI screen or in the cockpit, alongside the beeps. You see at a glance where it gets tight.
Requires parking sensors; on some models front and rear.
Video in motion
Allows video and MMI input while driving, so the passenger can watch or operate navigation on the move.
For the passenger only; the driver keeps eyes on the road.
Condition: MIB2
Convenience (6)
Rear wiper in reverse
Sets whether the rear wiper wipes automatically when you reverse in the rain. On or off, as you prefer.
Condition: Sportback/3-door
Wiper service position in the menu
Adds a menu option that raises the wiper arms for changing or cleaning the blades, or to keep them free in winter.
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery we register the new battery (type and capacity) with the car, so it is charged correctly and start-stop works as intended.
Service interval setting
Resets the oil and inspection indicator after a service and sets a fixed interval if desired, so the display reminder is correct again.
Start-stop – remember last setting
Makes the car remember whether you switched start-stop off, so you do not have to press the button every trip. We agree the desired setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Auto Hold – remember last setting
Makes the car remember you had Auto Hold on, so it holds itself on the brake in traffic jams or at lights.
Condition: Electric parking brake
Driving and performance (6)
Lap timer in the instrument cluster
Enables the hidden stopwatch/lap timer in the trip computer menu. Handy for track days or timing a fixed route.
Sharper throttle response
Makes the accelerator more direct so the car reacts faster to small movements. Especially in Individual or Dynamic the car feels livelier.
Lighter or heavier steering
Adjusts the power steering so the wheel feels lighter when parking or firmer at speed. Tuned to your driving style.
Only within the factory preset options.
XDS differential lock setting
Sets the strength of XDS, the electronic differential lock that brakes the inner wheel in corners, so the car pulls out of bends better.
Exhaust flap behaviour
Adjusts when the valves in the exhaust open, for example more often for more sound or closed for a quiet drive.
Only with a flap exhaust; mind noise regulations.
Condition: S3/RS3 or sports exhaust with flaps
quattro power distribution setting
Adjusts within the factory options how quickly the quattro drive sends power to the rear axle, for a sportier, more rear-biased feel.
Only with quattro; the effect is noticeable but limited.
Condition: quattro
Comfort (5)
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car and out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only with power-folding mirrors.
Condition: Power-folding mirrors
Mirror dip on reverse
When reversing, the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb, and returns once you drive off. Helps avoid scuffed wheels.
Works with the mirror switch set to the right mirror.
Windows and sunroof via the key
Holding the lock or unlock button closes or opens all windows and the sunroof. Handy for airing the car quickly on a hot day.
Windows work after ignition off
The windows can still be operated for a while after switching off the ignition, until a door is opened. Handy for quickly closing a window.
Seat heating memory
The car remembers the last seat heating level and switches it on again on the next drive. No need to set anything on cold mornings.
Condition: Seat heating
Driver assistance (4)
Traffic signs in the instrument cluster
Shows recognised speed signs in the cluster so you always see the current limit. Works only with a front camera behind the windscreen.
Only with a front camera; without one a retrofit is needed.
Condition: Front camera required
Lane assist – memory and sensitivity
Lets lane assist remember your last choice and adjusts how early and how strongly it intervenes or vibrates the wheel. We discuss the exact setting together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Lane assist
ACC follow distance in the MMI
Adds a menu where you choose the default follow distance of adaptive cruise control, which the car then remembers.
Only with adaptive cruise control.
Condition: ACC
Hill start assist setting
Enables or fine-tunes hill start assist, which holds the car briefly on a slope after you release the brake, so you do not roll back when pulling away.
Sounds and chimes (4)
Acoustic lock confirmation
The car gives a short beep or horn chirp when locking and/or unlocking, so you can hear for sure the car is locked.
Door-open chime with ignition on
Turns off the chime that sounds when a door is open with the ignition on, for example while loading. The message in the display remains.
Own speed warning
Enables an adjustable speed warning that alerts you when you exceed a speed you have chosen. Handy with a fixed limit, for example on winter tyres.
Artificial engine sound lower or off
Turns down or off the Soundaktor that adds extra engine sound in the cabin. You then hear the real engine sound.
Audio (3)
Keep radio volume with park sensors
Prevents the music from turning down automatically when the parking sensors activate, or adjusts how much. The parking system start beep can also be muted.
Two phones at once via Bluetooth
Allows a second phone to be connected at the same time, for example a business and a private phone. You can call with both.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Your phone apps such as navigation, music and messages appear on the MMI screen, operated by touch, rotary knob or voice.
Depends on the infotainment unit; we check this beforehand.
Condition: MIB2
Climate (3)
Close windows when it rains
If you parked with a window or sunroof open and it starts raining, the car closes them itself. The interior stays dry.
Requires a rain sensor.
Condition: Rain sensor
Remember recirculation and A/C state
Climate control remembers whether recirculation and A/C were on or off instead of returning to default. Useful if, for example, you always drive without A/C.
See fan speed in Auto
Shows the active fan speed even in automatic climate mode, so you know what the system is doing.
Condition: Climate control with display
Access and locking (2)
Doors lock automatically when driving
The doors lock by themselves once you drive off above a low speed. Reassuring in town and at traffic lights.
Unlock when selecting P
On automatic cars the doors unlock by themselves when you select P, so passengers can get out straight away.
Condition: S tronic
Retrofit (2)
Rear-view camera retrofit
We fit an original rear-view camera and code it so the image with guide lines appears on the MMI screen when you select reverse.
Price and time depend on the version; we check beforehand.
Tow bar registration
After a tow bar is fitted we code the trailer module so lights, trailer stability and parking sensors work properly with a trailer.
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
Adjusts how the seatbelt reminder behaves, for example the length of the signal. What is and is not sensible we discuss in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
A3 3-deurs, A3 Sportback, A3 Limousine, A3 Cabriolet, S3, RS3 Sportback, RS3 Limousine, chassis 8V, model years 2012-2020.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 21 of the 58 features have a condition, such as specific equipment or a software version. We check it at the diagnosis before we switch anything on.
How do I request features?
Book through the website or send your plate number via WhatsApp, with the features you want. We tell you what is possible on your car.
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