Hidden Feature Activation

Coding changes settings in the car’s own control units; no parts are added and everything can be reset to factory settings. Since warranty terms may vary by manufacturer and dealer, we recommend that owners of cars under warranty make their decision with this in mind.

That depends on the model year, equipment package and the software version of the control units. Send us your chassis number (VIN) or your car’s details on WhatsApp and we can put together a list of the features that can be activated.

No. Battery voltage is kept stable during coding, and only existing settings are changed. Since coding a feature the car doesn’t have the hardware for can cause a fault code, we only activate features your car supports.

A wide range of coding is available for E, F and G series BMWs and MINI models. Since the features that can be activated vary with the series, model year and control unit software, we draw up a precise list using your car’s details.

Some software updates carried out by the dealer may reset coding to factory settings. In that case, we can reapply the coding.

Active Sound Design is a system that amplifies the engine sound inside the cabin through the speakers. For drivers who prefer the natural engine sound, it can be switched off or toned down through coding.

On many current Mercedes-Benz models, the AMG menu can be activated through coding if the cluster software supports it. Suitability depends on the body code and the cluster software version.

Coding only activates existing hardware. If the car doesn’t have ambient lighting hardware, it can’t be added through coding; we give separate advice where hardware needs to be added.

That depends on your multimedia unit’s hardware. Just send us a photo of your screen or the unit details and your chassis number (VIN) on WhatsApp; we’ll check suitability and get back to you.

Yes, the activation is permanent. However, some multimedia updates carried out by the dealer may reset the settings; if that happens, we redo the activation.

Yes, on cars whose unit supports wireless connection. On units that don’t, a wired connection is used, or wireless adapter solutions can be considered.

It’s possible on most current multimedia systems; however, the method and scope vary by brand and unit version. We check suitability using your car’s details.

No. Watching video while driving is dangerous and illegal. This feature is offered for passenger use only.

No, themes can only be coded on digital clusters. On some cars with analogue dials, a hardware upgrade to a digital cluster is possible; we assess suitability for your car separately.

No. Cluster coding only changes the appearance and screen layouts; mileage and vehicle data are never touched.

We offer a wide range of options mainly for VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, CUPRA), BMW / MINI and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. For other brands, we also check which settings can be applied depending on the car’s systems.

Yes. Since all settings are backed up, you can later switch off a feature you don’t want or have new features added.