Coding options and features for 718
09-03-2022, 08:48 PM
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@RoadrunnerGTS About the instrument lighting:
I first did the normal "white gauge face hack" to turn on the gauge backlighting. But I found a different way, too. There is a setting to add the tail lights to the DRLs. This is sometimes known as "Scandinavian DRLs" as those countries require the tail lights to be on all the time as well as the DRLs. I did this DRL change to my Audi, as it can be gray and foggy around here in winter and having the tail lights on then is desirable. So I found and tried it on the 718 this afternoon. Works fine, adds the tail lights, front side markers, parking lights, and the gauges w/needles!
This may not be for everyone, but if you don't mind having the tail lights on in the daytime, it totally takes care of the gauge illumination issue.
Front-End Electronics > Exterior lighting > DRL with marker light = Yes
I first did the normal "white gauge face hack" to turn on the gauge backlighting. But I found a different way, too. There is a setting to add the tail lights to the DRLs. This is sometimes known as "Scandinavian DRLs" as those countries require the tail lights to be on all the time as well as the DRLs. I did this DRL change to my Audi, as it can be gray and foggy around here in winter and having the tail lights on then is desirable. So I found and tried it on the 718 this afternoon. Works fine, adds the tail lights, front side markers, parking lights, and the gauges w/needles!
This may not be for everyone, but if you don't mind having the tail lights on in the daytime, it totally takes care of the gauge illumination issue.
Front-End Electronics > Exterior lighting > DRL with marker light = Yes
I kept the white dial and rear DDL settings, but probably nt required.
09-03-2022, 09:44 PM
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X431.
Possibly. There seems to be some inconsistency in wording, possibly due to new German->English translations for each new X431 version.
Some people don't like Scandi DRLs because of the side markers, especially on things like a Macan which has separate side markers for both front and rear. Our 718s in the US only have separate markers up front. (And I somehow got mine turned off. More on that once I review my settings.)
I know that the DRLs in the 718 can be set to the parking brake as well. I've seen references to that on other forums, and I think I saw it in the X431 readout. I'll take a look at that tomorrow as well.
Yes, I did. I don't think it matters either way once the Scandi DRLs are turned on, but why do both?
X431.
Is this the same setting as @RoadrunnerGTS posted iat the beginning of this thread?? ....
"1. Rear LED running lights:
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES"
"1. Rear LED running lights:
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES"
Good to know the needles light up with your setting. I've also enabled "Scandinavian lights" on my '22 Audi as well as my '18 Golf. On those vehicles the side markers also illuminate with the rear taillights however since the side markers are integrated with the headlights it's less noticeable than the 718's separated side markers..
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09-04-2022, 02:21 AM
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Arne, are you using PIWIS or x431? Is this the same setting as @RoadrunnerGTS posted iat the beginning of this thread?? ....
"1. Rear LED running lights:
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES"
Good to know the needles light up with your setting. I've also enabled "Scandinavian lights" on my '22 Audi as well as my '18 Golf. On those vehicles the side markers also illuminate with the rear taillights however since the side markers are integrated with the headlights it's less noticeable than the 718's separated side markers. One difference is their DRL's only illuminate when the parking brake is released (with key on) vs my GTS' DRL's illuminate regardless of parking brake (when key is on).
Did you disable "white dials" after coding DRL with marker light = Yes?
"1. Rear LED running lights:
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES"
Good to know the needles light up with your setting. I've also enabled "Scandinavian lights" on my '22 Audi as well as my '18 Golf. On those vehicles the side markers also illuminate with the rear taillights however since the side markers are integrated with the headlights it's less noticeable than the 718's separated side markers. One difference is their DRL's only illuminate when the parking brake is released (with key on) vs my GTS' DRL's illuminate regardless of parking brake (when key is on).
Did you disable "white dials" after coding DRL with marker light = Yes?
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES
@arne coding of FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lights, DDL with marker light = Yes, basically forces DDL on with marker lights, which will force minimum of DDL lights + full cluster (incl needles) when ever the ignition is on, regardless of lighting sensor (Auto) or light switch position. This setting could be used instead of 1 & 2 in OP. Thanks @arne
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09-04-2022, 07:32 PM
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It might, as I was able to enable mirror dipping on my Audi that does not have seat memory. But I'd need to plug into a 718 that only has 2-way seats to check. I don't have one handy right now...
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09-04-2022, 10:40 PM
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09-05-2022, 09:27 AM
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@LuNguyen don't know about x431 but PIWIS can do it. I have 2-way seats with mirror dip enabled, however it only dips a small amount so not very useful.
09-05-2022, 08:30 PM
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So my Rear DDL setting is only for rear DDL to activate when front DDL are on (fronts always on though)
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES
coding of FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lights, DDL with marker light = Yes, basically forces DDL on with marker lights, which will force minimum of DDL lights + full cluster (incl needles) when ever the ignition is on, regardless of lighting sensor (Auto) or light switch position. This setting could be used instead of 1 & 2 in OP. Thanks
FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lighting - DDL with Position and Tail Light = YES
coding of FRONT END ELECTRONICS > Coding Value - Exterior Lights, DDL with marker light = Yes, basically forces DDL on with marker lights, which will force minimum of DDL lights + full cluster (incl needles) when ever the ignition is on, regardless of lighting sensor (Auto) or light switch position. This setting could be used instead of 1 & 2 in OP. Thanks
System Selection > Front-end Electronics > Coding value--Exterior lighting--Exterior lighting: direction indicator at side direction indicator output = No
{Default for North America: Yes}
09-16-2022, 09:39 PM
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Did anyone w/ PIWIS stumble by the line that controls the muffler valves? I imagine there's a parameter (eg rpm) that opens and closes it, and perhaps it's available for editing. My guess would be at the DME module. I would check it but my car keeps getting postponed. The way it goes I'll need winter tires to pick it up.
10-04-2022, 08:21 PM
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Is there a way to code all exterior lights off, no matter the interior light switch position?
10-04-2022, 08:57 PM
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10-04-2022, 11:25 PM
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It would be nice to have all of the lights off in one of the switch positions so I guess yes since I assume the running lights are on when the switch is in the off position. I would just like to have one position where every light is off!
10-04-2022, 11:39 PM
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I think one could code the DRLs to be off, but IIRC it's an all or nothing change. Either you have DRLS, or you don't. I don't think you could code it to a particular switch position.
10-04-2022, 11:47 PM
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