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'Sup everyone! We made an Android app called Carista OBD2 that allows you to change your own customizable settings on your A5. That includes the "dealer-only" settings like windows up/down via remote, parking sensor tones, coming-home lights, etc. (see list below). Carista can also do Audi-specific diagnostics of all computers in the car (incl. ABS, airbag, navigation, etc.). The app runs on Android phones and tablets; we're starting development on an iOS version now.
Just wanted to tell you guys that this app exists. You can play with your car's settings as much as you want with it. It's not free: it costs $19.99 for the Pro Package, which gives you the ability to change settings and do Audi-specific diagnostics. Once you buy it, you have unlimited access to changing settings and doing diagnostics as many times as you want on as many cars as you want (incl. supported VW, Audi, Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models). The app lets you see what customization settings are available on your specific car before you buy the Pro Package.
The hardware that you need is a generic ELM327 Bluetooth dongle ($10ish) that plugs into the diagnostic port inside the car, under the dash. See some examples here.
So the total cost is around $30 for unlimited use. Compare that to going to a dealer ONCE or buying expensive computer software and cables and lugging a laptop around.
Here's a sample customization (adaptation) list from a user's 2009 Audi S5 (Canadian model). Your settings may vary depending on equipment and market. Note that we do not yet support "coding", just "adaptations"; however, we're working on adding coding as an option and it will come as a free update to existing customers.
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock trunk when moving
YES / NO
Blink turn signals and beep when unlocking doors
YES / NO
Blink turn signals when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Close windows via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Open windows via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Close sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Open sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Sunroof action when opening via remote
SLIDE / TILT
Open/close only driver's window via remote or key
YES / NO
Close windows via smart key
YES / NO
Close sunroof via smart key
YES / NO
Open windows by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Open sunroof by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Close windows by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Close sunroof by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Close convertible roof via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Close convertible roof by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Close convertible roof via smart key
YES / NO
Open convertible roof via long-press on remote
YES / NO
Open convertible roof by holding key in door lock
YES / NO
Can you set the one touch up and down for the top?
You can set it to comfort-close the convertible top when you hold down the lock button on the remote - is that what you were referring to? However, if that setting is disabled by "coding", then changing the "adaptation" with Carista will not do anything. If you're not sure, PM me and I'll give you a free trial. For everyone's reference, we're working on adding the ability to change "coding" with Carista as well.
Originally Posted by Subfixr
Is there an app for the IPHONE 5s? Or is is only for Andriod?
Right now it's just for Android. We're just starting to work on an iPhone version of the app now... so it'll probably take at least a few months to get it released. Might have a beta-test version available sooner, but I don't want to make any promises quite yet.
07-08-2014, 03:53 AM
Did you know about the Carista app?
