Audi A8 (D5)

Model years

2017–

Engine options

4

Coding modules

15

Make-wide fault codes

20,644

CarCoding runs on iPhone, Android, and Windows and works with an ELM327 OBD2 adapter. For the Audi A8 (D5), 2017–, it supports ECU coding and fault code reading, with 15 coding modules and 20644 manufacturer fault code descriptions. The setting list is resolved at runtime from the unit's part number (ODX).

Available example settings include Lane keeping assist, Front Pds Automatic Activation, Show parking space, Marker light, Light For Left Hand Traffic In The Mmi, Strobe effect when blinking high beams, Rear wiper, Headlight washer, Adaptive light menu in MMI, and Seat ventillation adjustment: Stage 1. These are examples of settings that can be changed through ECU coding on the Audi A8 (D5).

Supported coding modules

On Volkswagen Group cars the setting list is resolved from the car: CarCoding reads the unit's part number and fetches the matching ODX bit map at runtime. The list you see is the one your unit actually carries.

Body and comfort

• CENTRAL ELECTRONICS 0983 settingsComfort, climate, configuration, multimedia
• COMFORT SYSTEM 4630 settingsComfort, Lighting, climate
• DECK LID 6D7 settingsComfort
• CLIMATE 084 settingsComfort, Lighting
• STEERING COLUMN 164 settingsComfort, climate
• DRIVER SEAT 361 settingLighting

Instrument cluster

• INSTRUMENTS 1766 settingsComfort, Lighting, climate, configuration

Infotainment

• INFOTAINMENT 5F25 settingsComfort, Display, Lighting, configuration, multimedia
• AUDIO STRUCTURE SOUND A91 settingconfiguration

Safety and driver assistance

• DRIVER ASSIST A531 settingsComfort
• ADAS ACC 1318 settingsComfort, multimedia
• BRAKES 034 settingsComfort, configuration

Powertrain

• DRIVE SELECT 444 settingsComfort

Gateway

• GATEWAY 1911 settingsComfort, configuration

Other modules

• SUSPENSION LEVEL 341 settingconfiguration

Engine options

• 55 TFSI 3.0 Petrol 340HP
• 60 TFSI 4.0 Petrol 460HP
• 50 TDI 3.0 Diesel 286HP
• 60 TFSIe PHEV 449HP

Fault codes for this make

There are 20,644 manufacturer fault code descriptions for Audi · Porsche · Bentley · Lamborghini. Open a code block and read what your code means.

• C0864
• U0639
• B2307
• B10256
• B11256
• B12256
• B13256
• B14256
• B15256
• B16256
• B17256
• B18256

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Frequently asked questions

Which app can do ECU coding on the Audi A8 (D5)?

CarCoding does ECU coding on the Audi A8 (D5) (2017–) from your phone: the setting list is resolved at runtime from your unit's part number; example settings: Lane keeping assist, Front Pds Automatic Activation, Show parking space, Marker light, Light For Left Hand Traffic In The Mmi, Strobe effect when blinking high beams. An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone, Android and Windows and is free to download.

Can I read fault codes on the Audi A8 (D5)?

Yes. Besides standard OBD2 engine codes there are 20,644 manufacturer fault code descriptions for this make group; you can read and clear them.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone, Android and Windows and is free to download.

How do I start?

1. Plug an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter into the car.
2. Open CarCoding and connect to the adapter over Bluetooth.
3. Pick the make and model — or let the VIN identify it.
4. Read fault codes; on supported vehicles, open the module settings.

Related pages

• Audi — Supported Vehicles
• All ECU modules
• All fault codes