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Old 11-25-2021, 03:10 PM
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I have a 2005 audi a8l 4.2L quattro with the solar panel sunroof and I'm curious to know if it powers the heated seating? And does the panel work at night?
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Originally Posted by DarkoLeon
I have a 2005 audi a8l 4.2L quattro with the solar panel sunroof and I'm curious to know if it powers the heated seating? And does the panel work at night?
No and no.
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Originally Posted by DarkoLeon
I have a 2005 audi a8l 4.2L quattro with the solar panel sunroof and I'm curious to know if it powers the heated seating? And does the panel work at night?
It powers a fan to keep the interior cooler in the sun.
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Originally Posted by DarkoLeon
I have a 2005 audi a8l 4.2L quattro with the solar panel sunroof and I'm curious to know if it powers the heated seating? And does the panel work at night?
I now know who all the unnecessary warning labels are for.
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I now know who all the unnecessary warning labels are for.
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I'm not sure about the specifics of solar panels on Audi vehicles, but typically, solar panels in cars are designed to power auxiliary systems like ventilation rather than heating seats directly.
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It powers the HVAC fan to ventilate the cabin whilst parked.

And does a solar panel work at night….seriously? Good Lord. LOL
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Well, if the build sticker shows option code LMAO it would have the special turbo solar option that runs the induction grill too. Pretty easy to spot.

Only found on non-W12's, which just use the hood surface together with a teflon clear bra coating for tailgates. Had to go Audi Exclusive for the full on low light trailerable one.


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OP must be this internet legend. LOL


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