A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B9 Audi A4 2017-

Computer system upgrades

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 17, 2021 | 03:01 PM
  #1  
Matt Boom's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default Computer system upgrades

Hi,

I was wondering if it is possible in an Audi A4 2017 to unlock locked features like cruise control or assisted driving in the main computer. I did this at a garage on a different German brand and it worked quite well.

my current A4 seems to only have a speed limiter without cruise control and has all the set up for assisted driving without the assisted driving option to be turned on.

Would be great if you could point me in the right direction on this forum to get educated on this.

thanks!
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2021 | 03:15 PM
  #2  
PghRich's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,220
Likes: 342
Default

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...weaks-2898879/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...sense-2907906/

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...hange-2931692/

https://forum.obdeleven.com/board/68/b9-f4-8w

Last edited by PghRich; Apr 17, 2021 at 03:17 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2021 | 12:44 PM
  #3  
bruce_miranda's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,601
Likes: 867
Default

Depending on the type of camera you have in the windscreen, you'll be able to code in
High Beam Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Automatic Lane Assist (new steering stalk)
Cruise Control (new steering stalk)

Active Cruise Control and Traffic Jam assistant need the additional radars in the bumper.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2021 | 03:41 PM
  #4  
SchwarzS6's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,023
Likes: 194
From: Southington, CT
Default

Originally Posted by bruce_miranda
Depending on the type of camera you have in the windscreen, you'll be able to code in
High Beam Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Automatic Lane Assist (new steering stalk)
Cruise Control (new steering stalk)

Active Cruise Control and Traffic Jam assistant need the additional radars in the bumper.
Bruce - are those instructions on how to do Traffic Sign Recognition with VCDS here on the forum? I followed one of your threads for quite some time but at that time you were struggling to get it to work and I don’t remember seeing a final resolution. If you did get it working can you link to the thread?

Last edited by SchwarzS6; Apr 19, 2021 at 03:01 AM.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2021 | 11:16 PM
  #5  
bruce_miranda's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,601
Likes: 867
Default

TSR requires VCP.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2021 | 03:03 PM
  #6  
SchwarzS6's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,023
Likes: 194
From: Southington, CT
Default

Originally Posted by bruce_miranda
TSR requires VCP.
What is it about TSR that requires VCP rather than VCDS? (That’s a lot of acronyms in one sentence!).

Do you think that VCDS will eventually be able to enable TSR? I have VCDS, hence my question.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2021 | 10:23 PM
  #7  
bruce_miranda's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,601
Likes: 867
Default

VCDS accesses only the settings area of a module. VCP is needed to change the parameter set in the front camera. VCDS cannot access that area.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2021 | 10:27 PM
  #8  
Void20's Avatar
AudiWorld Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 486
Likes: 91
Default

You need to parametrize the A5 module (multifunction camera). Not possible via long coding, adaptation or basic settings.
VCDS / OBD11 does not have this functionality.

So with VCP you flash the parametrization file responsible for Traffic Sign Recognition.
You can also parametrize with ODIS, don’t know how (I suspect via a hidden SVN and online account.. or manually via xml file)
Reply
AudiWorld Stories

Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans

story-0

New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-6

10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GordoNOTL
Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
7
Sep 11, 2019 05:13 PM
Thes6isWicked
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 (B9)
18
Dec 5, 2018 07:18 PM
ACC99
Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
2
Feb 12, 2013 02:37 PM
neutron00
Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
2
Sep 19, 2009 02:01 PM
OneEighth
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
7
Jan 20, 2002 04:47 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:58 AM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE