12/26/2025
TECHNICAL GUIDE: DISABLING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) ON AUDI Q3 VIA ODIS
DISABLING OR ADDING DRL CONTROL THROUGH THE MMI ON AUDI Q3 REQUIRES PROPER BCM CODING USING ODIS. BY DEFAULT, MANY VEHICLES DO NOT SHOW THE DRL ON/OFF OPTION IN THE MMI UNTIL IT IS ACTIVATED THROUGH DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE.
COMPATIBLE TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Laptop with ODIS Service (ODIS S) or ODIS Engineering (ODIS E)
Diagnostic interface: VAS5054, VAS6154, Tabscan 6154, or PassThru J2534
(REFERENCE SETUP: ODIS S 23 + Tabscan 6154)
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
STEP 1 – CHECK CURRENT MMI STATUS
Enter MMI → Exterior Lighting.
You will notice only limited lighting options, with no DRL ON/OFF control available.
STEP 2 – CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE
Plug the diagnostic interface into the OBD2 port.
Launch ODIS Service and wait for vehicle recognition.
STEP 3 – RUN FULL VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS
Allow ODIS to read all ECUs and vehicle configuration data completely.
STEP 4 – ENTER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
Switch to Self-Diagnosis (OBD Mode) to manually access individual control units.
STEP 5 – CODE THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
Open the BCM / Central Electronics module.
Locate the DRL-related parameters.
Enable the option that allows DRL control via the MMI menu.
STEP 6 – IGNITION RESET & VERIFICATION
Turn ignition OFF → ON.
Return to MMI → Exterior Lighting.
The DRL ON/OFF option should now be available and functional.
TECHNICIAN NOTES
Always back up original coding before making changes.
BCM parameter names may vary slightly depending on model year and software version.
Stable voltage is recommended during coding to avoid errors.
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