[BiturboS4] Customized behavior programming

Thu Sep 11 16:12:26 EDT 2003

You can use VAG to reset the computer so that it accurately measures MPG.
It's a simple thing to do (change the value from 100 to 110 in the
appropriate block - see me if you need help). My MPG are now very accurate.

You mentioned oil changes - I recommend doing every 5k miles with synthetic
oil only (Audi dealers use regular oil so be careful). Whether you use 0W30,
5W30 or 0W40 probably doesn't matter (in my opinion).

Carter.

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>From: Al Smith <awsm123 at optonline.net>
>To: Ti Kan <ti at amb.org>
>CC: biturbos4 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] Customized behavior programming
>Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:30:53 -0400
>
>Hi Ti (our expert on computer settings S4):
>
>            Guess I am going to have to break down and buy a VAG-COM, as my
>1st visit to my local dealer with my new to be 2001-S4 yielded no
>adjustments.
>
>            These are not major things, but just annoyances:
>                       1. Temperature gauge grossly over registers, even
>when
>cold and thus not effected by engine temperature -- dealer said can not be
>adjusted
>                       2. MPG over registers by about 10%- they said no-( I
>know this is possible)
>                       3. "down-up" fast, what ever they call that.  Ok
>when
>pulling in for a toll, but hate having do it all the time.  Would like to
>be
>able to open windows part way without having to be fast to stop downward
>movement.  They said this could not be adjusted-- it is in the computer.
>                       4. HVAC - would love to be able to turn off the
>automatic and just open the vents -  when it is lets say 80 degrees out,
>like to open the windows, and also get the same temp going thru the vents.
>Guess you can turn on the "Econ" and set to highest setting.  I find it a
>pain to have the automatic setting going on to compensate for the warm air
>coming in everytime I open the windows.
>
>              Also, so much for the free oil changes.  They offer only
>service every 10000 miles, and would charge $62 for the in between changes.
>Of course, will go elsewhere.  Most of my driving is local, mixed in with a
>few 200 mile trips, which I think is hard on the oil.
>
>               Love my S4, which I have had since April 30th, 2003, and
>thought would never want more power.. funny how you get used to the
>response
>and wonder what it would be like to have more.  I am going to resist
>chipping etc tho, as I fear modifications could be just asking for trouble.
>
>               Tire pressures.. I have been running 39psi, to avoid damage
>to
>wheels from numerous pot holes that we have in the Connecticut area.  If
>you
>ever want to test a vehicle on rough roads, just take a drive up I-95 in
>Fairfield County Connecticut, or on some of our local roads.
>
>              If you have any answers to the adjustment above, would
>appreciate your input
>
>Thanks, Al Smith  Norwalk, Ct  awsm123 at optonline.net
>
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ti Kan" <ti at amb.org>
>To: "Russell Romano" <Russell_Romano at pmc-sierra.com>
>Cc: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 3:44 PM
>Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] Customized behavior programming
>
>
> > Russell Romano writes:
> > > I have heard that there are many features in my 2000 A6 2.7T that can
>be
>cu=
> > > stomized using the proper equipment.
> > >
> > > I would like my keychain remotes to be able to put the windows (and
>sunroof=
> > > ) down when I open the door locks (and hold the button), and also
>close
>all=
> > >  the windows and sunroof when I lock the doors and hold the button.  I
>beli=
> > > eve this is possible.
> >
> > Yes, you can program this using VAG-COM.
> >
> > > I'd also like my homelink garage door opener to remain functional
>after
>the=
> > >  car is turned off!  It is driving me crazy that the opener shuts off
>with =
> > > the car and I can't close the door behind my car after pulling into my
>gara=
> > > ge!
> >
> > Nope, that's not one of the programmable things... :(.
> >
> > > Ideally, I'd like to see a complete list of everything that can be
>customiz=
> > > ed on the car and have it all setup to my liking.  Doesn't anyone know
>of s=
> > > uch a list?
> >
> > All of the "programmable" features are done via coding of individual
> > control modules.  For instance, the door lock stuff is all done by
>coding
> > the "central locking" control module, and there are numerous control
>modules
> > that govern the function of various systems in your car (engine,
>auto-trans,
> > HVAC, radio, central locking, instruments, ABS, airbag, etc, etc.)
> > www.audiworld.com and www.ross-tech.com has some info, but to get the
>full
> > monty you need to get the CD edition of the Bentley service manual for
> > your car, and you need the VAG diagnostic scan tool (or equivalent,
> > such as VAG-COM).
> >
> > -Ti
> > 2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
> > 2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
> > 1984 5000S turbo
> > 1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
> > --
> >     ///  Ti Kan                Vorsprung durch Technik
> >    ///   AMB Laboratories, Sunnyvale, CA. USA
> >   ///    ti at amb.org
> >  //////  http://www.amb.org/ti/
> > ///
> >
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