

You can pickup a genuine Ross-tech cable from Europa Parts using this link: You can easily scan for fault codes and then Google the codes that the cable returns, and typically Google will display several forums or blogs that have an in-depth explanation of the problem and how to fix it. In my opinion, the Vag-Com cable is one of the smartest investments you can make…the first check engine light you get will make you glad you have it. The cable is a little expensive $200-$400 to purchase, but also comes in super handy if you ever retrofit anything (like Recaro seats, navigation, bi-xenons, or any other parts your car didn’t originally come with) or you need to diagnose any check engine lights, reset the service light, or otherwise alter your cars’ settings. If you don’t have a cable, try to find a friend with one, invest in one yourself, or see if your local Audi/VW tuner can change these settings for you. I had eliminated them through VAG-COM on my A4, but moving to a new car meant all of my VAG-COM mods were gone this annoyance didn’t last long, as I plugged my handy VAG-COM cable from Ross-Tech into my car’s OBDII port and started changing codes. Upon purchasing my 2006 S4, one of the first things I noticed was all of the annoying chimes!

Coding changes should be the same for European cars although your starting codes/numbers may differ slightly. Note: This applies to any B6 or B7 Audi cars including the A4, S4, RS4 in both sedan, avant and cabriolet forms.
