Using VCDS to enable remote window control on your Audi? You might encounter a common issue: the windows roll up with the remote, but not down. This guide provides a simple solution for Audi models like the A4, S4, A5, and S5, based on experience with a B8 A4 and information from Ross-Tech.
This problem often arises after recoding the module in VCDS. While Ross-Tech provides valuable coding tweaks on their website (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/audiB8.html), they lack specific instructions regarding this window functionality. The key lies in accessing a hidden menu within your MMI system.
After completing the VCDS coding, your Audi’s MMI will now feature a new menu dedicated to window and sunroof control via the key fob. To restore the full functionality of your remote windows, simply navigate to the CAR menu in your MMI. Then, select the WINDOW Control menu.
Within this menu, you’ll find options to enable or disable remote control for the front windows, rear windows, and the sunroof individually. Choose the settings that best suit your preferences. Once configured, you can effortlessly control your windows using your key fob.
This feature offers significant convenience, especially during hot summer months or if you accidentally leave a window or sunroof open after exiting the car. It allows you to close them remotely without having to return to the vehicle.
This simple fix, derived from personal experience with a B7 S4 and troubleshooting a B8 A4, provides a clear solution to a common issue encountered when enabling remote window control with VCDS on various Audi models. By accessing the dedicated window control menu in your MMI, you can regain full control over your windows using your key fob.
