Volkswagen Tiguan III (CT1) (2024–): this page lists 7 codings and hidden features, on the MQB Evo platform.
Categories: Comfort (2), Service (2), Info (1), Lighting (1), Dashboard (1). Tools: OBDeleven (7), ODIS (1), VCDS (1). By difficulty: 3 easy, 3 medium and 1 advanced.
These are the shared codings of the MQB Evo platform.
Open any entry to see the control unit and the steps. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before coding.
7 codings
Removing SFD ProtectionControl units from 2020 onward are protected by an SFD lock that must be released before writing.
ModuleAll protected modules
Steps
- Open the module
- Release the SFD lock using an online token
- Lock the module again once coding is complete
WarningWithout releasing SFD, the coding attempt will throw an error!
Coming Home / Leaving HomeThe headlights stay on for a while after you get out, and switch on ahead of time when you unlock the car.
Module09 – Central Electrics
Steps
- Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, find the Coming Home / Leaving Home channels.
- Set the duration, then save.
Expanding the Ambient LightingThe factory-limited colour range can be unlocked to the full palette (30 colours).
Module09 – Central Electrics
Steps
- Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, find the ambient light channels.
- Enable the extended colour range and per-zone adjustment.
NoteOnly makes sense if the car has factory ambient lighting.
Start-up Animation on the Digital ClusterOn ignition, a higher-trim or sportier animation plays on the digital instrument cluster.
Module17 – Instrument Cluster
Steps
- Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, find the startup animation channel.
- Choose the animation you want and save.
Automatic Door Locking While DrivingAfter pulling away, the doors lock themselves, and unlock again when you switch off the ignition.
Module09 – Central Electrics
Steps
- Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, find the auto-lock channel.
- Turn on both locking and unlocking.
Registering a Battery ReplacementThe new battery's data needs to be entered for the energy management system.
Module19 – Data Bus Diagnostic Interface (Gateway)
Steps
- Note down the new battery's capacity, technology, and serial number.
- Connect to the 19 – Gateway control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, use the battery-change channels.
Wiper Service PositionThe wiper arms lift up off the windscreen for blade changes or winter parking.
Module09 – Central Electrics
Steps
- Switch off the ignition.
- Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
- In the adaptation menu, use the service position channel.
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