3C

Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C)

2005–2010 · PQ46

Different car

Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) (2005–2010): this page lists 5 codings and hidden features, on the PQ46 platform.

Categories: Lighting (2), Service (2), Comfort (1). Tools: VCDS (5). By difficulty: 4 medium and 1 easy.

These are the shared codings of the PQ46 platform.

Open any entry to see the control unit and the steps. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before coding.

5 codings

Cornering Fog LightAt low speed, the fog light on that side switches on when indicating or turning the wheel sharply.LightingMediumVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Open long coding and save the original value first.
  3. In the byte for the fog light, enable the cornering function.
Coming Home / Leaving HomeThe headlights stay on after you get out, and switch on ahead of time when you unlock the car.LightingMediumVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. Long coding: enable the Coming Home and Leaving Home function.
  3. Adaptation: set the duration in seconds.
Mirror Folding on LockThe door mirrors fold in when you lock the car, and fold back out when you unlock it.ComfortMediumVCDS
Module09 / 52 – Central Electrics or Door Control Unit

Steps

  1. Check which control unit handles mirror control on your car: 09 or the 42/52 door module.
  2. Enable the fold-on-lock function.
Coding the Battery CapacityAfter a battery replacement, the new battery's capacity and type need to be entered.ServiceMediumVCDS
Module61 – Battery Regulation

Steps

  1. Note down the new battery's capacity (Ah) and technology.
  2. Connect to the 61 – Battery Regulation control unit.
  3. Enter the new capacity into the coding or the adaptation channel.
Resetting the Service IntervalAfter an oil change, reset the reminder and set it to fixed or LongLife calculation.ServiceEasyVCDS
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
  2. Adaptation menu, service interval channels.
  3. Reset the distance and days to zero.