The Volkswagen Passat B8 offers a plethora of customization options via VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System) coding. This guide compiles a list of popular tweaks and modifications for your Passat B8, empowering you to personalize its features and functionality. Remember to proceed cautiously and back up your original coding before making any changes. These modifications were tested on a 2016 Passat B8 GT model, but many are applicable to other VAG cars on the MQB platform.
Popular Passat B8 VCDS Coding Modifications
This comprehensive list covers various coding adjustments for the Passat B8, ranging from convenience features to performance enhancements.
Convenience and Comfort
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Passenger Mirror Dip in Reverse: Enable automatic passenger mirror dipping when reversing.
- Module: 52-Door Elect., Pass.
- Coding: Long Coding, enable bits 2 and 3 of byte 4.
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Activate channels:
- IDE08542-ENG116650-Access control 2-Spiegelabsenkung bei Rueckwaertsfahrt
- IDE08542-ENG116657-Access control 2-Menuesteuerung Spiegelabsenkung
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
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Rain Closing Windows: Automatically close windows upon rain detection.
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect., RLFS slave module
- Coding: Long Coding, enable bit 2 of byte 0.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Set channels:
- IDE08542-ENG125655-Access control 2-Regenschliessen_ein_aus (permanent)
- IDE08542-ENG125656-Access control 2-Regenschliessen_art (permanent)
- IDE08542-ENG122186-Access control 2-Menuesteuerung Regenschliessen (active)
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
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Change Discover Media Start-up Logo: Customize your infotainment boot logo.
- Module: 05-Infotainment
- Coding: Long Coding, change byte 18 (00-None, 01-Hybrid, 02-GTD, 03-GTI, 04-Bluemotion, 05-E-Golf, 06-R-Line, 07-Golf R).
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
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Audible Lock/Unlock Confirmation: Enable beeping confirmation for locking/unlocking.
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Activate channels:
- IDE02269-ENG116666-Acknowledgement signals-Akustische Rueckmeldung entriegeln
- IDE02269-ENG116667-Acknowledgement signals-Akustische Rueckmeldung verriegeln
- IDE02269-ENG122188-Acknowledgement signals-Menuesteuerung akustische Rueckmeldung
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
Lighting
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Enable/Disable DRL Control in Car Menu: Add DRL control to the car’s menu.
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Activate channel: IDE06864-ENG116594-Daytime running lights-Tagfahrlicht Aktivierung durch BAP oder Bedienfolge moeglich
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
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DRL Only in Auto Mode: Activate DRLs only when the light switch is in Auto.
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Activate channel: Tagfahrlicht nur in Schalterstellung AUTO
Driving Dynamics
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Change Comfort Turn Signals: Adjust the number of comfort turn signal blinks (3-5).
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Adjust channel: IDE04923-ENG116587-Turn signal control-Komfortblinken Blinkzyklen
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Audi Throttle Mod: Potentially improve throttle response. Note: May cause error messages on some models.
- Module: 01-Engine
- Coding: Long Coding, change the first byte from 01 to 02. Cycle ignition after coding.
Other Modifications
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Offroad Car Menu: Add an offroad menu to the infotainment system.
- Module: 5F-Infotainment
- Adaptation: Activate channels:
- ENG122227-ENG117566-Car_Function_Adaptations_Gen2-menu_display_compass
- ENG122227-ENG117568-Car_Function_Adaptations_Gen2-menu_display_compass_over_threshold_high
- ENG122229-ENG117732-Car_Function_List_BAP_Gen2-compass_0x15
- Reset: Infotainment unit to factory defaults.
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Disable Brakes upon Engine Stalling: Prevent harsh braking when the engine stalls.
- Module: 03-Brakes
- Adaptation: Deactivate channel: Automatic application during engine stalling. Note: ABS light may flash briefly.
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Lock Car with Ignition On: Enable locking the doors with the ignition on (for KESSY equipped vehicles).
- Module: 09-Cent. Elect.
- Access: Security Access – 16, Code: 31347
- Adaptation: Activate channel: IDE05142-ENG115754-Access control-Funk bei Klemme 15 ein
Remember to research thoroughly and proceed with caution when modifying your vehicle’s coding. Incorrect coding can lead to malfunctions. Always keep a backup of your original coding. Enjoy customizing your Passat B8!
