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Old 01-24-2024, 11:17 AM
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Post A8, S8 D5 Matrix LED Headlight Activation Information...

With the advent of new technology comes the unfortunate side effect of regulations that do not allow North American owners to have the full functionality of what that their car can offer. Luckily there are ways to activate items that are not generally available for the North American market and one of the most useful and advanced are the full matrix high beams that so many new Audi models come with but do not function in North America. These can now be activated along with some other lighting functions depending on your model and factory fitted equipment:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYSix5r38qY
  • Genuine Audi OE Software + Parameters
  • Full Matrix LED High Beam Functionality
  • Full Laser High Beam Functionality (if applicable)
  • Blue Laser High Beam Accent Lighting (if applicable)
  • 50 Meter Highway Light Carpet Functionality (if applicable)
  • Exterior Door Handle Maneuvering Lighting (if applicable)
  • All Factory Systems Stay Fully Functional
  • No Wiring or Physical Installation Required
  • Remote Calibration Included
  • VAS5054A Clone Interface Included
  • Instructions for Software Installation Included
Website Link: Matrix LED Headlight Activation Product Information <-Click Link for More Information

Information:
A little disappointed with your matrix LED headlights only acting like standard LED headlights? This package has the tools and software coupled with a remote session to activate the full matrix LED and/or laser headlight functionality for your North American model to get the most out of your headlights. This only works with models that have factory fitted matrix LED headlights. Not sure how matrix high beams function, please take a moment to watch the video above.

Blue Laser Light Activation - For cars with laser equipped headlights get the most from those as well as the laser only blue accent lighting to set your car apart from the rest.

Highway Light Carpet - For e-tron, Q8 e-tron, SQ8 e-tron, A8 and S8 owners with digital matrix an additional 50 meter long highway carpet functionality is available that also shows the width of the vehicle in hash marks so you can stay in your lane safely.

Maneuvering Lighting - For 2019+ A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7, A8, S8, Q7, SQ7, Q8, SQ8, RSQ8, e-tron, Q8 e-tron, SQ8 e-tron models with exterior door handle illumination these can also add maneuvering lighting which activates the door handle illumination around the vehicle in reverse for added lighting when it's dark outside.

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If you are unsure if these product applies to your model please contact and supply your VIN so you can be informed if this applies to your vehicle: contact@europrice.us *Note this product only applies to 2018+ A8, S8 D5 models.

Ordering:
Ordering is completed through the website with the product link above. A VAS5054A interface will be sent out for your purchase or rental depending on your selection. VAS5054A rentals are supplied with a UPS return label (*note that VAS5054A rentals are only available within North America). Instructions are included for setting up the remote session which can take as little as 15 minutes but can take longer for 2024 models which require additional work to activate.

In the event that a future dealership visit removes the full matrix functionality this can be re-activated at no labor cost. The VAS5054 interface is required for re-activating after a dealership visit that removes this functionality so it can be beneficial to purchase that interface for future use. If you choose to rent the VAS5054A interface a deposit will be held until the interface is returned within 15 days of departure to your location. Once the interface is returned the deposit will be voided.

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If you have any questions or needs other than those posted above please don't hesitate to PM or email: contact@europrice.us

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Recently Frequently Asked Question:

Q. Am I being charged $300 for renting the VAS interface?

A. No, only a $300 deposit is being taken on checkout and held for the VAS interface rental. When the VAS interface is returned after your rental the $300 deposit is voided completely.


Hopefully that clears up any questions on the rental deposit.

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I just had the software update performed. Sam at Europrice was great. It took less than 30 minutes and he gave me some extra goodies during the download. The headlights are amazing. I give it a big thumbs up!!
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Yup, also had the matrix activation done a couple of months ago and Sam was terrific. Same as you, I also had a few additional features activated. The upgrade for active matrix functionality is really a game changer in terms of night time visibility and safety.
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What are the extra goodies you received? Just curious....
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Originally Posted by pcc125
What are the extra goodies you received? Just curious....
Maneuver Assist, low speed obstacle detection with brake and steering activation to avoid obstacle
Lap timer and acceleration measurement
Crossing Light, with GPS intersection corner light activation
Tire Pressure in Virtual Cockpit Lap Timer
3. Acceleration Measurement
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Audi is moving to a stricter security protocol which some of you have already run into this while trying to code simple things on your 2024 models. Due to this stricter protocol we have been preparing so that the activation service and other remote procedures are never interrupted.

We have moved away from the venerable, tried and true VAS5054A interface to the more advanced DoIP capable VAS6154A interface. These new VAS6154A interfaces will make activations faster plus after quite a bit of testing and sorting all of these interfaces that come with your order from Europrice will be fully updated to handle the newest SFD2 security protocols which are coming soon.

This means new activations and any re-activations for current customers will occur without skipping a beat when the newest security protocols are put into place, plus shorter activation times!



Website Link: Matrix LED Headlight Activation Product Information <-Click Link for More Information

Don't get caught out with the wrong or non updated equipment that won't be able to activate everything that you want or even anything at all when SFD2 is fully implemented.

If you have any questions or needs other than those posted above please don't hesitate to PM or email: contact@europrice.us

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Does any of the activations you provide void the factory warranty in any shape or form? I have also heard that your activation will void-delete the auto high beam feature, is that correct? Please confirm. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by pcc125
Does any of the activations you provide void the factory warranty in any shape or form? I have also heard that your activation will void-delete the auto high beam feature, is that correct? Please confirm. Thank you.
Any modification can have potential warranty implications. With that said the modification would have to be directly related to an item that was being replaced or dealt with on a warranty basis. The parameters/firmware being used for these activations are genuine and used on all matrix models outside of North America. This makes them virtually undetectable in normal servicing or repairing and even beyond that it would really take a tech or dealership going way out of their way to find these activations.

The full matrix functionality replaces the high beam assist (HBA) which just flips between low beams and full high beams. This is because you no longer need to turn your high beams off fully like HBA does for you now. The matrix functionality will dim around other cars so high beams stay on fully and at low speeds shut off when high beams are not required. The matrix functionality will reactivate on it's own at speed again so long as you have the headlight switch to Auto and the auto high beam function enabled with the stalk.

The activation is enabling the physical capabilities of your matrix headlights that have sadly been deactivated due to slow regulatory action and now sadly overly/oddly strict regulations that are being put in place in North America.

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Thanks for your reply Alex.
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