Audi A3 Virtual Cockpit firmware update tutorial with download links

DIY firmware update for Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster in #Audi A3/S3/RS3 (8V). Download latest software, prepare SD card and the vehicle and perform installation of the newer firmware. #Update procedure takes about 10 minutes and doesn't require any advanced tools or knowledge. After this your #VirtualCockpit will be running newer and hopefully bugs free version of the firmware.
🔗 Download firmware update from mibsolution.one/
🔗 Fix SVM B201A fault code with mib-helper.com/im-so-xory/
🛒 Buy OBDeleven here (ref): mr-fix.info/redirect/obdeleven
🎟 Get 10% OFF with code: MRFIX10
ℹ️ Change log for AU_C1_AU37X_0150_0742_prod (that I've found):
- current tab memory works after ignition is switched off
- phone tab redesign
- maintenance service message fix
- minor bug fixes and stability improvements
🛠 Audi A3 Virtual Cockpit firmware update procedure
1. Enter VC hidden menu to check your current firmware version.
2. Find and download desired firmware update for your VC on mibsolution.one (user and password: guest). In my case 8W6906961R AU_C1_AU37X_0150_0742_prod for KI_FPK_AU37X device.
3. Use full-sized quality SD card, format it with FAT32 file system with the smallest allocation size available.
4. Unzip and copy firmware update files to the root directory of the SD card.
5. Remove other cards from the main unit and insert update SD into SD1 port.
6. Take the keyless remote to the receiver on the steering column and turn the ignition on.
7. Enter red hidden menu and start the update procedure.
8. Wait patiently. Virtual Cockpit display will go dark, indicators and warning lights will flash. Main unit will reboot several times before the new firmware is installed.
9. When the installation is complete you can hit "Resume" at the end of the update summary and "Cancel" on the next screen.
10. Use scan tool like OBDeleven or VCDS to clear the B201A / B201A00 fault.
11. Enter VC hidden menu to confirm that new version was installed.
12. Remove SD card, remove the key, remove external power supply.
⚠️ Warning! You are doing it at your own risk!
⚠️ Audi eTron users reported that FW 0150 has a misplaced icon bug.
⚠️ Make sure your cars battery is in good shape or use external power source to make sure that voltage drops will not interrupt firmware update.
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0:00 Audi S3 8V with Virtual Cockpit
0:10 Check current firmware version: old 0045
1:25 Download AU_C1_AU37X_0150_0742_prod 8W6906961R
2:15 Prepare SD card with KI_FPK_AU37X firmware update
3:05 Tape the keyless remote to the immo coil - avoid error code 142
4:10 Ignition on, engine off, lights off, fan off, update card in
5:20 Start firmware update from red engineering menu (REM)
6:55 Do not interrupt SWDL (SoftWare DownLoad mode)
8:55 Finish up the update + final reboot
10:25 Check if VC works correctly
11:30 Fix SVM B201A fault code with OBDeleven
14:50 Clear faults from other modules - Databus message missing...
16:10 Check if VC is running new software 0150

[@mrfixpl]

🔗 Download firmware update from mibsolution.one/ 🔗 Fix SVM B201A fault code with mib-helper.com/im-so-xory/ 🛒 Buy OBDeleven here (ref): mr-fix.info/redirect/obdeleven 🎟 Get 10% OFF with code: MRFIX10

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Always have to say thanks for your continued info/updates!! Even if I don't own an A/S/RS 3 lol (But own a B8.5 allroad, and a B9 S4).

[@mrfixpl]

I find it fun to watch firmware updates, even on devices that I don't own. 😅

[@Berez1991]

Nowszy system już rozpracowany :) a ja bym chciał w starym poczciwym C7.5 wgrać nowszy wsad żeby temp oleju pokazywało od zera to nic nie ma.. Ale piona za to co robisz !

[@VenomSeb]

Thanks !! Nice tuto 👌

[@e.chefranov]

Key need to hold only on beginning of process. You don't need hold whole time there. Some updates support pACC icons. 150 support.

[@Konvict2410]

Hi, on my audi a5 2017 coupe, i have navigation on main display but on virtual cockipit there isn't nav option. Is it possible to activate? Do you know?

[@conteciro91]

Hello @mrfixpl and first of all great videos and thank you for all the infos 👍🏻. I have A3 with sw version 0066 and I have some doubts: Is this update going to delete the 'OBD' and 'More Incredible Bash' modifications that I have done to the virtual cockpit? And which are the improvements of this update? Thank you in advance and keep up the good work 💯 🙂

[@mrfixpl]

I don't think any mods will be overwritten by this update.

[@philwhatever3903]

Mr Fix, i know you need to update the maps on your S3 haha, still waiting for your video on that,…….also would love to know if you have floor mats in your car (prob not) and which ones you get or looking at? I need some for mine, mine is a RHD car though and cant get the official rubber ones for RHD😢

[@at0ny]

Could you make a video about the mhs2 Congo toolbox pleasure, same as tor the mh2p units? They are also interessting.

[@themrourumov]

@mrfix Will you have the update to the mib3 Regio infotainment system, version 0578? Thank you very much for your videos, they are the best!!

[@mrfixpl]

I don't have any updates. but you are free to browse what's on mibsolution server.

[@kaderMerazga]

Merci beaucoup 😊, thank you so much

[@AbrahamMusalem]

Hey man, thanks for all the videos. I was able to update my headhunt and cockpit on my 2016 Audi TT. When I went to install M.I.B to enable CarPlay, the MMI is now stuck in initializing. Can’t get in the menus or anything else. Is there anything your recommend?

[@justrobin1234]

Did you sort this?

[@vasilisk9903]

Thanks for the video, how have you enabled sport layout? I have an Audi tt please upload a video step by step to enable it. OBD eleven asks 100€ in my country which I don’t want to spend.

[@pool2032]

s3 have sport original layout from factory.

[@rizskaa8389]

Hello and thank you for this quality tutorial! I have a polo 6 aw gti with virtual cockpit but I can't find the file on the site :( My unit is 2G0 920 790 and only files for 2G0 920 790B are available. I have version 0620 on my AID Do you know where I can get this version? I thank you in advance :)

[@andream9795]

Hi, can you do the same video for an Audi A4 B9 to update the Virtual Cockpit Version from 0275 to the newest? Just to code S4 Sport Layout, that need at least SW 0300. Thank you

[@Caddymirza]

i have the same problem as you :) and same sw version with same car. I need it too for S4 Sport Layout! But im not sure which sw version is good for our VC! I think this one is good for us (AU_C1_AU491_0313_0991_prod_8S0906961AG_A4-A5-Q5_2017)

[@Superkolos]

Good Video m8

[@simicevac]

You are GREAT!!!

[@mrfixpl]

😉

[@simicevac]

@@mrfixpl Hallo, ich habe letztes Jahr mein Audi gepacht und seit dem kann ich nixjt nicht mehr poi Blitzer aktualisieren. Es steht immer "Kartenmaterial nicht kompatibel oder veraltet". SD fat32 formatiert, auch mit USB probiert geht nicht. Danke im voraus.

[@Nsb93_]

Hello Does it work the same way for audi a4 b9? Can u give me the link for it please i got firmware p5092

[@aurelienhavard3521]

Hi. I follow all your step for update but in red menu, after reading my SD card all I can see it’s « NA » on each line so « update » stay grey and I can’t click….what do you think about it?

[@Uturnification]

@mrfixpl can you update Audi a6 clusters from 2015 FL?

[@MrKinezos01]

hi, i have the same VC , can you please show how to update EU maps with MIB SOLUTIONS? i dont wont to pay AUDI CONNECT ..... for no reason and my maps are 2020 (GREECE) Thanx for the video

[@mrfixpl]

Hi! I will cover maps update in upcoming days. I also have old (2019) maps with just as old license code. Subscribe and stay tuned!

[@MattSeeley-yu9im]

Looking to update my Q7 will the system only let you update with a compatible software update?

[@Konvict2410]

this way of checking firmware version on my a5 H20 VC , doesn't work. fuel reset button is on right side of steering wheel

[@deima5589]

Tried to update to the latest, everything went smoothly and seems to work. But now some of the icons got misplaced on the VC. And it seems like I cannot retry the update, tried to turn off the car and on. But the icon is still misplaced. Anything I can do to fix my ocd? 😅

[@mrfixpl]

Show me, Please.

[@furkani1322]

@mr-fix works it like the same in seat VC?

[@Maurizio65-cc8cp]

Salve, installando su audi a38v il file 0150 sa se si può codificare con obdeleven la visione dei km parziali del contachilometri perché con la versione 0047 non è possibile, Grazie!

[@deima5589]

Good video as always, but I was wondering if I’m doing something wrong. I tried to check the firmware on my Audi A3 E-Tron 2018. I pressed 00 4 times and on fifth time long pressed. But nothing happened, only thing that happened it showed engine code where KM of vehicle is. But it didn’t show any tab with firmware.

[@mrfixpl]

Door closed, start pressing immediately after turning ignition on.

[@deima5589]

@@mrfixpl ok, thanks. I will give it another ago

[@Konvict2410]

have you figured out how to check version of firmware?@@deima5589

[@ariasmas5]

It's possible update the FW of Virtual Cockpit in the Golf MK7 P/N 5G1920791A?

[@teerathdiocee2168]

Hi, can anyone help with this, since doing the update, I am unable to turn off ESP/Traction control with the button on the dash, I replaced the dashboard unit with my families A3 and confirmed the button itself is fine, (it turns off the traction in her A3 but not my S3), swapped the A3 unit to the S3 and same issue, when pressing the traction button nothing happens, traction control itself does still work and kick in when I get wheel spin, but I cannot turn it off to do a launch by pressing the button since updating ! Any ideas?

[@boom-cz8vf]

Hi, if it is possible to install a used board COCKPIT

[@Luka-ov1hu]

Hello, it’s not video theme but… is there any way to baypass cid lock card on MST2_EU_VW_P0891D unit. Car don’t have card at all

[@mrfixpl]

use MST2 Delphi SD activator by Congo & Duke. It will remove CID-lock.

[@Luka-ov1hu]

@@mrfixpl Thank you a lot

[@emiltiara1]

Cześć, po update VC mam taki błąd: "Wspomaganie hamowania: działanie ograniczone. Możliwa dalsza jazda" OBDEleven i Carscanner nie pokazują żadnych błędów. Jakieś podpowiedź?

[@VenomSeb]

I have something like that : in French : « servofrein fonctionnalité limité » Audi says It’s a VC bug… need ro change the whole unit, price 5000€…😮

[@RSDETAILING-uk4om]

Please help me to find where to download the firmware MHI2_KR_AU57X_P0901

[@xaviervermaut2016]

Dear Mr Fix. Can you please confirm me whether the "AU_C1_AU736_0378_1280_prod_8S0906961AK_Q7_2018.zip" file is the one to be used to update my 2017 Q7 e-Tron (ODX Name : EV_DashBoardAU736 / ODX Version : 001027 / Software Version : 0370). I unpacked it and found a directory with a different reference "KI_FPK_AU536". Is this normal? Will the system prevent from updating to an unsuitable firmware ? Best regards, X.

[@xaviervermaut2016]

I performed the update without issues. 🥲

[@dipeshchunilal535]

Need your help. Run an update on micro as with adapter and at the end got an error saying unable to read metainfo. Error code 8 and option to retry or cancel and I retried with same result so I cancelled, I am assuming that didn’t install completely. Run check with obd11 and vc version changed to car software 1329 as previous was 0371 also I don’t have the keys symbol under the stearing wheel?

[@dipeshchunilal535]

I also have now full sd card and not reading on the car? Stays grey. I had to rename metainfo2. From the download folder To metainfo2.txt

[@dipeshchunilal535]

Anyone?

[@bartekgti]

Witam. Czy w Passacie B8 jest taka sama procedura aktualizacji firmware AID?

[@mrfixpl]

Powinna być taka sama. Nie mam jedynie pewności co do tego jak dobrać soft do aktualizacji.

[@bartekgti]

@@mrfixpl no właśnie jeśli chodzi o softy Audi są ładnie posortowane i jest ich sporo, do B8 jest jak na lekarstwo...

[@bojantambur6296]

Hi Is anyone upadate VC H19 version on A5 2.0tfis 2017year to confirm it is safe ? And how to enter in VC hiden to menu to see FW on A5 ??? Thank you

[@justrobin1234]

The 5x and hold didn't work for me on my Audi TT MY15. Any ideas?

[@justrobin1234]

Got it, was a timing thing. Do it straight after pressing the start button.

[@MattSeeley-yu9im]

Is this the same procedure for a Q7 except the key goes in the centre console bit

[@emir21213]

I also did my Q7 2017 and I placed the key near the armrest where it should be (key shown)

[@MattSeeley-yu9im]

@@emir21213 thank you

[@im2fast4me]

what if i have fault at 5F but OBDeleven on Confirmation of instrument change showing me key 0 ?

[@mrfixpl]

Old key: 00 00 New key: c9 d2

[@im2fast4me]

Dzięki :)@@mrfixpl

[@im2fast4me]

Wyskakuje mi (31) function not available obdeleven mam w wersji ultimate wiec to chyba nie wina obdeleven

[@im2fast4me]

naprawiłem używając M.I.B :) @@mrfixpl

[@SanSan-py3wr]

Mape for MHS2_ER AU_P2035

[@cuozzofrancesco2605]

Hi, after doing this update I get the “brake servo restricted error”. Is there a fix for this?

[@Why18825]

I had the same issue, and ended up having had to replace the unit. A3 2017 with virtual cockpit hardware version HW14 should not go above software version v47, or else you'll be getting these error messages that are not stored in the car's memory, so Audi cannot fix it. Applying an older version will damage the unit, with the tachometer getting stuck at 999,999 km, with even the trip computer not measuring the distance travelled

[@cuozzofrancesco2605]

@@Why18825 Hello The only option is to replace the entire Virtual Cockpit?

[@Why18825]

@@cuozzofrancesco2605 yes, I had Audi working on the error message for weeks, with the Audi dealer working with Audi directly, but they were unable to fix the issue. Then I upgraded from 150 to 162, which made no change. Then I downgraded the SW from 162 to 47, which is the highest version for hardware version H14, and this resulted in the permanent damage to the Eprom managing the tachometer. So I had no other choice but to request a replacement of the unit. Interestingly, the new VC unit has the same hardware version of H14, despite the fact that it's 2024, and the car is from 2017. This tells me that the VC software is closely linked to the hardware version of the unit. This fact should be highlighted to everyone planning to update the software as many here report the same error message appearing to them...

[@Rodgtimkv]

@@Why18825 I have a Q2 with HW-H16 and SW-0066 and I updated with H16 and SW0162 and "brake servo restricted error” Any solution or help link?

[@aidanmilner8351]

⁠@@RodgtimkvI’ve got the same problem Q2 H16, as far as I can tell there’s no fix, only option is to pay Audi for a whole new virtual cockpit

[@rvarm21]

What new features does it have?

[@mrfixpl]

It fixes my OCD - I couldn't sleep knowing that there's an update pending 😅 But for real, it fixes last used tab memory for me. Still looking for more changes.

[@rvarm21]

@@mrfixpl what problem is the tab memory? I think mine does not have any problem idk haha

[@reiterfabian6065]

Hey mam A3 8V rock 2017 z VC i chcial bym jak w S3 po srodku licznik das rade ?

[@mrfixpl]

Można to zrobić przez OBDeleven lub CarScanner.

[@reiterfabian6065]

@@mrfixpl CarScanner pro mam na iPhone Jest to ten ?

[@mrfixpl]

tak.

[@reiterfabian6065]

@@mrfixpl hey Audi Sport Layout (FPK Gen.1 / VC Gen.1 only AUDI) Only AUDI, only Virtual Cockpit gen.1! To za codowac? Pozdrawiam

[@reiterfabian6065]

@@mrfixpl udalo sie wielkie dzięki

[@rtwcw]

👌😃

[@markrol7362]

So please stay away from 150 update if you have etron!!

[@mrfixpl]

Added warning to the description.

[@e.chefranov]

109 works fine on A3 e-tron. Everything above it's for Q2

[@bogdanbobrowski8406]

Witam. Czy mógłbym dostać jakieś namiary do pana. Pozdrawiam

[@mrfixpl]

Niestety nie prowadzę warsztatu i nie udzielam teleporad.

[@bogdanbobrowski8406]

Z całym szacunkiem nie chodziło mi o teleporadę. Jestem właścicielem Audi SQ8 TFSI i moje pytanie brzmi, czy jest możliwość obniżenia o parę centymetrów bez wchodzenia w główny sterownik? Jeśli tak to czy pan wykonuje takie usługi? Chętnie bym skorzystał. Pozdrawiam @@mrfixpl

[@mrfixpl]

O ile coś się nie zmieniło od poprzednich generacji, to można obniżyć przez wykonanie nastawów podstawowych zawieszenia i lekkie oszukanie w czasie procedury. Jednym z kroków jest pomiar odległości od środka koła do krawędzi błotnika. Jeżeli zawyżymy ten odczyt, to sterownik będzie przekonany, że auto jest za wysokie i odpowiednio obniży zawieszenie.

[@bogdanbobrowski8406]

A czy wykonałby pan taką usługę? Będę w maju w Polsce. Pochodzę z Krakowa. Pozdrawiam@@mrfixpl

[@markrol7362]

Please be carefull. etron updating to 150 has missplaced icons. Reverting back to 109 got him defect eeprom. Milage shows 999999km ..

[@mrfixpl]

Wondering if the 0109 was corrupted or the downgrade in general was not the proper way to go.

[@Konstantin_BY]

Hello. tell me what is the latest version for the virtual dashboard of audi a5 2019. The dashboard code is now: C1_AU491_0417_1550_prod

[@aidanmilner8351]

Hi, after doing this update I get the “brake servo restricted error”. Is there a fix for this?

[@VenomSeb]

Same thing for me… Did you start your engine during the flashing procedure ? I’ll start It and I thing It’s the cause of this message… Audi diagnose a VC bug and ask a lot of money for replacing the whole unit…

[@aidanmilner8351]

I followed all the instructions and kept the engine off with the A/C and lights off. The update went fine but after it finished I started getting the brake servo error. I took the car to non-Audi mechanic and they replaced the brake pressure sensor which is usually the cause of the fault but it didn’t fix anything. They have told me that the error is most likely due to the update and my only option is to take it into Audi to get it fixed but now I’m worried they’re going to charge a lot for it.

[@VenomSeb]

⁠@@aidanmilner8351i did the same thing with version 0162 found on a forum, engine off, lights off,… The update went fine too. But always the brake servo message… Audi Said It’s a Virtual Cockpit bug and need to replace It. They announced me 5000€ for the operation… @mr-fix, any help ?

[@cuozzofrancesco2605]

I have since update the vc to 0162 a error Brake booster: Limited functionality. You can continue driving. Please contact service. Downgrade vc possible?

[@VenomSeb]

@@cuozzofrancesco2605I don’t know if it’s possible to downgrade without more problems 🧐