A5 (8T) Facelift – Activate tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Function to be activated via VCDS - VAG-COM software

Option description:

Enables tire pressure monitoring on the MMI and OBD.

These specific codes can be found either in your maintenance booklet or on a sticker in the trunk where the spare wheel is located.

Step 1: Activate TPMS in the MMI

Launch the Hidden Menu by pressing MENU + CAR (for 6 seconds)

Select car > cardevicelist > Tyre pressure control (RDK) > Check the box

Select car > carmenuoperation > Set the value to 9

Select car > carbusassignment > Choose [CAN Komfort] 1/9

Reboot the MMI by pressing MENU + Scroll Wheel + Top Right Button.

Step 2: Activate the TPMS in the ABS Module

[03 – ABS Brakes] -> [Security Access – 16] (61378) -> [Coding – 07] -> [Long Coding Assistant]

Octet 1:
Bit 3: Check "Tire Pressure Monitoring (PR-7K6) active"

Step 3: Activate TPMS in the Instrument Module

[17 – Instruments] -> [Coding – 07] -> [Long Coding Assistant]

Octet 4:
Bit 0: Check “Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) installed”

Step 4: Store the tire pressure in the MMI

CAR > Maintenance and checks > Tire pressure check > Store pressure