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Anyone with a VAG COM in Ottawa? I would love to do a couple of the popular features.

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guess i'll have to buy one... the door/seatbelt chimes drive me up the wall

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can i roll the windows up and down on a 2004 a4 with my remote and do i need a vag.com? if so was wondering if someone cud hook me up?

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is there any body can help me with the Vag com to activate the phone option in my car when ever I need it, i am planning to add a Fiscon bluetooth kit and it does requir coding and i was told that it will need to use the original ross cable. I can drive to any where in GTA area, I have 2006 A4 B7 2.0T, thanks for any help

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guys there is a vag com thread with users who own a vag-com and their location please check that thread first before posting in here.

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i cant find the vag-com thread can somebody help me find it?

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Click Here and it took me about 5 seconds to find :)

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lol thanx

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How to reset the timer before next service?
1: Keep the "engine" button pushed (between "CHECK" and "0.0")
2: Turn key
3: Release button
4: "SERVICE" or "SERVICE IN xxx km" should now be displayed
5: Push "0.0" until the service timer changes.
6: The new value should now be displayed
7: Remove key

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SaaaaaWeeeet!! that worked. :) too easy. :D

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Hi there,

At what points would the key need to be in to perform the TBA procedure on an 09 B8 A4 1.8T? I apologise if this has already been asked, I am just a bit confused as my car has the push key start.

Thanks

C

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Have not tried this on a 2009 and later model, but I would assume that it is the same procedure. Do it without holding the brake so the vehicle does not start.

Push the gas pedal in all the way, push the key in to pre-ignition stage, without holding the brake(so the vehicle does not start) then push the key in again after five seconds to release the ignition, and finally release the gas pedal.

I will verify that this works and will post the results soon.

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Thanks I would appreciate that.

I did however undertake the following steps to emulate the process mentioned:

1. without foot on brake press key FOB into ignition. all the lights, a/c start to work.
2. press accelerator down in accordance with TBA instructions (i.e. 3 seconds)
3. then press key FOB in ignition again, this disengages the electrical equipment.
4. wait for 2 minutes and then pulled key FOB out of ignition. replaced and started the car

I think it may have worked, but I have only had my car for 3 weeks, so I could be imagining the change in its performance. I will test it in another month when I am more familiar with my car.

Thanks anyway to 1move for your quick response and excellent thread.

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Try This:
1. Push the gas pedal in all the way for 5 seconds before putting in the key (keep gas pedal pushed down the whole time till step 4)
2. without foot on brake press key FOB into ignition. all the lights, a/c start to work.
3. then press key FOB in ignition again, this disengages the electrical equipment and take it out.
4. release the gas pedal after 5 seconds
5. wait for 2 minutes start the car

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Hey 1Move thanks for the hints and tips... tried most of them out today.. pretty awesome.. I dont believe my 2003 audi 1.8 is programed for the remote to control the windows though I did try for like 15 min hoping it would work... anyways if there is anything else that would be helpful it would be greatly appreciated... btw i tried to change the service numbers and all it did was reset the number and put dashes... the board is now blank.. not sure if this is whats supposed to happen or a failed attempt.. any help would be appreciated thanks.

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Yes that is what is supposed to happen and after a certain amount of km's it will come back on.

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Hey 1move,

Awsome post! I admire your hardwork and constant tweaking! :D

I just recently bought an Audi A4 as well. Second hand 2006 A4 2.0T
I plan to do the same with the method above, however, is this recently your new and improved method compared to the previous

"Throttle Body Alignment:
put the key and put it into the position just before the starter turns (do not start the car) push the gas peddle all the way wait 3 seconds and turn the key all the way back but do not take it out, now release the gas peddle and wait 2 minutes! remove key than put it back in and start the car! you should notice a better response while pressing the gas do this once every few weeks!"

Thanks,
- Mike

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Hey mike, sorry for the confusion, this is for the B8 model only, with the intelligent key. Your 2006 will still use the old procedure as your vehicle is a B7.

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Sweet! Thanks a bunch!

Quick defog, then return to previous setting
 

Climate Control
Think most folks know that you push the button with the image of the windshield to get full a full blast of air onto the windshield (defog operation).

Neat thing is if you push that same button a 2nd time, the Climate Control reverts to whatever settings existed before the button was pushed the first time.

Great for example when you have heat going down to your feet but you need to quickly defog the windshield and then return back to heat to the feet - can all be done with 2 button pushes; 1st to defog, 2nd to return to original setting.

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Button Handbrake - Rest from holding down the brake
For those that have the button handbrake (B8, not sure if they had them before that) you can use it easily at stoplights or quick stops:

-During a stop, engage the button handbrake and then you can release/relax your foot from the brake pedal
-Then, when it's time to go, simply tap the gas and the handbrake will disengage automatically

Enjoy

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anybody know if this is possible?

when i've stopped at a shopping mall or something quick with a passenger and i want to run out, i turn the car off but want to leave the music running. most cars you can turn the ignition off and the accessories will still be running. in the B8, i push the pushbotton start and music everything turns off. then i have to press the radio power button again to start the music. is there a way around it?

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Not on an Audi.

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thanks a 100 for the TBA tip... my car is driving much better since i did it

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what kind of sitting need to be changed , to het the remote windows working ? thanks

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Read the first post, you need a vag-com

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I know I will need a Vag-com, I will have access to one this week.
my question is , what is the sitting for that ? I haven't use it before so I was wondering if any body done before, can walk me through the steps, I just don't wonna go blind up with the Vag

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only works if the seatbelt remains fastened, and will not work if the parking brake got engaged before the car was put in D. Good tip!

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i got it , if any body need it let me know

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Hey man thanks for the tips and tricks.... Any specifics for a 04 A4 1.8t?

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They should all work on the A4's

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Cool! Anything new as well?

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Thanks for all the cool tricks for Audi : )

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That's where I put my Garmin GPS when I am not using it! The GPS looks neat when I mount it on the top left hand corner of my windshield - the slot under the steering wheel is a neat hiding spot for it when I leave the car...

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Is that a sun block - the piece of plastic strip just above the rear view mirror? I was wondering ...

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Any one know which Navigation system works best for the A4 1.8T model? Any nice after market unit you can suggest?

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Anyone can explain the difference between Tiptronic and Multi-tronic to me ?
Is the A4 1.8T 's transmission Tiptronic?

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does anybody know how to stop the light buzz for the immatriculation? The white lights.

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How often should you check your oil level as a rule of thumb?

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Hey, I also heard that you can program your remote to start the engine remotely - is it true?
I have the A4 1.8T 2005 model - can anyone help?
Thanks very much!

Loo