AudiWorld Forums http://forums.audiworld.com Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet Discussion snowchaser http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847637 AMI cables from China/eBay http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847636&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:17:06 GMT Has anyone tried any of the AMI cables from ebay... Has anyone tried any of the AMI cables from ebay on the 2009-ish 2nd gen MMI cars? Mine is the non-3D system.

I just bought one of these,
My P+ came with the iPod one, and I've always wanted to hook up my phone to do bluetooth or aux in. The bluetooth kits run $150-ish from eBay. ]]> A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion ports http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847636 <![CDATA[20" S-Line Rims ...need new tires..Suggestions?]]> http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847635&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:53:01 GMT My Q is approaching it's tire replacement requirements.....Still have about 6 maybe 7K miles to go but would like to get your opinion on what you guys suggest as good replacement tire...

Wants:
1. Quite
2. Traction
3. Life

Right now it has Bridgestone's and they are ok but I've got friends with Hancook or Michellin which are pretty good (not on a Q5) ]]> Q5 Discussion audilxl http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847635 91 200 Motronic control unit location? and other various electrical issues http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847634&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:04:45 GMT Just getting the 91 200 up and running, Got a lot... Just getting the 91 200 up and running, Got a lot of funky things going on with dash lights, But first I need to shut off the break pad wear indicator. and when I jumped the wires at the tires it stayed on.

was going to jump it right behind the box, cant find it. not where it is on the 5000, and Bentley is not helping, I thought it was under the passengers foot well, but bentley said yellow 10 plug connector...T10h which I am not seeing.

Also have the air bag light staying on now, when I bought the car it would stay on for 30 seconds and then shut off, not anymore, Ideas

When I turn the High beams on, the turn signal indicator lights come on,

when I make a left turn signal light the right indicator light blinks, and vis-vers,

speedo bounces,

Other than that everything is good, But where is the Motronic control unit! ]]> Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion ledzepp2994 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847634 STUTTER, CEL light blinking, overheating, smells like sulfer http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847633&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:38:18 GMT A few weeks ago, my Audi started overheating. If... A few weeks ago, my Audi started overheating. If I turned the heat on, the temp went down. The CEL light came on but car seemed to run pretty normal, other than the overheating (which was fine when heater on) and a sound at start-up. I took the car to Audi and they checked coolant, pipe temps, etc. They said my fuse box was messed up but they were unable to diagnose the cause of overheating unless I left the car longer. I went to another car shop and they also were unsure of what was causing the overheating unless I left the car for a longer inspection. Today, I drove the car on "below empty" (I know, not smart). but I got to a gas station and put some in. Then I drove somewhere and parked for a while. Then when I wanted to leave, I started the car and it immediately began stuttering badly and the CEL light began flashing. The stuttering wouldn't stop (even in neutral) and seemed pretty serious. Big, loud, stuttering. I got the car home (just a few blocks, rolled in neutral much of the time) and parked. I then noticed a sulfer-smelling stench. Any ideas? ]]> TT (Mk1) Discussion BriaRoberts http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847633 A6 C7 is nose heavy? http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847632&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:03:58 GMT Is it me or you also noticed that our C7s are... Is it me or you also noticed that our C7s are nose heavy. During turns my car exhibits substantial understeer and I really feel that the front is very heavy. Even camry is does not feel so nose heavy. After the sharp turn it is hard to keep the car in the same lane, it just understeers dramatically. This is my first Audi and I just wanted to know your perspective on this issue. Thanks. ]]> A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion salvadorik http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847632 So...I bought an S7 today. http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847631&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 06:02:42 GMT vvvvv. I love it, really do. Its a long story,... vvvvv. I love it, really do. Its a long story, but I was looking to do an S6. I tried and really struggled to find the right Audi Exclusive color for it. I couldnt. I was going to go Phantom Black...I was in the middle of an order 2 weeks ago and I saw the S7 residual. I always liked the 7 more than the 6 cosmetically (personal prefrence), however the sheet metal change wasnt work the 8-10k additional asking price. However, one the residual was taken into consideration, it was MUCH more palletable. My mind shifted automatically to S7. I looked and looked around the US and the car couldnt be found. Audi Corporate was kind enough to give me this new 2013 Glacier White on Black, Innovation. LED, Carbon, Black headliner yada S7. I was very happy. I was getting back the cosmetic lust that I subconciously knew I was loosing with my S5, and was trying to fix with a color on the S6. This just works. Once I saw the 2014 programs, with the change to exclusive, loyalty being stripped on the 2014 and the MSRP increase for an identical car, I knew what I was going to do.

This will again be a project car the same way my S5 was. APR Tune. 15% tint. Lowering via VAG COM. A custom fabricated exhuast and a very nice 21" forged wheel and tire package. Many of these things are still in the works. To bring it all together a few other ideas that I am working on with Xpel to finish it up...


I love the car thus far. Its like a leather clad cruise missle. Great fun to be had and even after all my Audi's I think I will be messing with all the new Tech in this thing all weekend.


486880_4897195232092_687048624_n ]]> S7 The Chef. http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847631 Major retrofit project done. http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847630&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:56:13 GMT I just done in my 2010 Tfsi the following... I just done in my 2010 Tfsi the following upgrades

All bought from Kufatec Germany.

Rear view camera(their part number 36839)

APS front and rear parktronic(36843)

Led lights for the front seats footwell(38472)

ADS-Audi drive select(39301)

AAC-Automatic distance control(39676)

The last one(AAC) is still undergoing, as it came from Kufatec with no fitting directions at all.
And once I started saying this,I will have to advise anyone who will start dealing with Kufatec to be armed with a loooot of patience.

Sorry for starting the other way around,as I ques you would like to hear first how did the retrofits go,but really be aware!

They have a very poor communication network.It really makes you wonder for a company of their magnitude how do they allow that?

They did the difficult part, which is to sell quality parts,(I grand them that)and they can't find somebody to sit behind the computer and answer their mail properly

At first I thought it might be a language thing.My self I'm not from an English speaking Country but one way or the other I will manage to express what I want to say with few mistakes here and there(as you can see).However,is not the language but a policy matter I think.

They give you the feeling that they had enough.Their reply consists most of the times few words.And if something goes wrong...forget it.Is like getting answer from an automated system.

In my case,for the two retrofits of complete APS and ADS(drive select),In the kits it includes the new switches that go under the MMI main unit to control the new addings.They had send both switches, shaped that way, that only will fit on the lhs of the mmi.(please see photo attached).I never managed to get them to send me another one!

Anyway enough of this,the kits,as I said above, are consisted by OEM parts and only the wiring in some of them are made by Kufatec.

I had choose to do this to at a decent car audio shop.He had the VAG available too,so coding was done by him.That saves a lot of money of having to go at the dealer for that.

Out of the five retrofits,two(36839 and 39301) came with English instructions,and it was quite straight forward to fit.
Two of them,(36843 and 38472) with German instructions,and had to translate through Google,but always the outcome is not the same as what the original document says.

The last one(ADS 39676) came with no instructions at all.Kufatec advise when you ask for any hints,is to visit your local Audi dealer.

I'm trying to figure out what else is needed to make the above work.(Audi distance control)
It is quite cheap to buy,and the kit consists of a switch and some wiring.Like is to good to be truth.
If it works in connection with the front parking sensors,(how it spots the car ahead?)then it won't be to hard to bring to life.But I think it must be a camera fitted at the front for that reason.
If anyone has this system,and knows something, please enlighten us.
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]]> Q5 Discussion Bazz6666 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847630 MY A4 SHAKES AT LOW RMP AT IDLE NEED HELP http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847629&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:28:21 GMT Hello my a4 started to shake when i start it up,... Hello my a4 started to shake when i start it up, when the car warms up and is in idle it starts to shake. i changed the spark plugs and had recently had the coils replaced. i have a check engine and it had something to do with the turbo. The wierd thing is that when it first started to shake i didnt drive it for a month and it stoped shaking but now it started shaking again and now it wont go away. Does anyone have the same problem or can anyone tell me what it could be? a friend told me that it might be a vacuum leak but im not sure. Can anyone help please. ]]> A4 (B7 Platform) Discussion audia4187 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847629 Eibach Pro Kit Springs Nervous Ride? http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847628&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:23:41 GMT Hey all, Last week I had the Eibach Pro Kit... Hey all,

Last week I had the Eibach Pro Kit springs installed and while my body roll has definitely improved, I'm a bit surprised at how jumpy the A7 now feels compared to the stock springs, especially on small road imperfections. It's a rapid side to side jostling that I now notice, not wallow or rebound, just this side to side nervous jostling.

Most forum members who have installed the Eibach's said they felt a 5-10% decrease in ride quality from the stock springs, I feel like mine is more like 25-30%. The car was just in for the Stasis flash and I had the dealership check the springs and suspension settings and they said everything was to spec.

Any idea if the jumpiness I'm experiencing will diminish somewhat over time and miles once the springs settle in a bit? Granted the springs only have about 100 miles on them at the moment. If the ride were to stay this way then I'd consider reinstalling the stock springs and installing an aftermarket (Stasis?) sway bar to reduce my initial issue which was body roll, ride quality was always excellent IMO on the stock springs with the exception of the pronounced body roll.

Thoughts? ]]> A7 tridentnyc http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847628 2014 S Class first all-LED car? http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847627&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 04:27:42 GMT According to Mercedes' official press release, "...the new model is the world's first car to dispense entirely with light bulbs in favour of LEDs."

I don't believe that's correct. A 2013 A6 with the LED lights packaged does not, as far as I can tell, contain any incandescent lights at all.

Does it? ]]> A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion Dramsey http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847627 Arrival - 2013 Quartz S6 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847626&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:20:28 GMT 9 weeks after ordering, she has arrived. After... 9 weeks after ordering, she has arrived. After much deliberating on the color (Estoril, Midnight, Quartz) I could not be happier with the Quartz decision. Really accentuates the lines of the car-- it's classy and understated while being sporty and eye-catching.

The car is an absolute beast--I really cannot recall driving a faster car in my life, save for a 996 Turbo. It handles like a 3000 LB sports car while accommodating the growth of my small family. The attention to detail in the cabin is unlike any Audi I have owned to date... LEDs throughout the interior (underneath the carbon trim, in the door sills, etc.) is just super sexy and sleek. The diamond stitching is exquisite and the instrument panel is very sporty yet tasteful.

Exhaust wise-- I must admit to being happily surprised. After coming from a B8 S4 that sounded like a Prius, and hearing all of the concern about the audibles of the S6, the engine noise and exhaust tones are pretty solid for a stock exhaust.

Going to stay stock for now-- had the side V8T badges removed and will be throwing some 35% tint on ASAP.

More reviews and pics as I log more miles-- till then......

Click the image to open in full size. ]]> S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion B8S410 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847626 changing factory halogen to oem hid...is it possible? http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847625&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:57:52 GMT I have a 2004 A4 that came with halogen... I have a 2004 A4 that came with halogen headlights/fogs. I have installed the ddm tuning hid conversion kits for both low beams and fogs and love them. A few days ago I hit a deer and the headlight housing was destroyed along with the bulb and ballast. The body shop is planning on installing oem audi hid lights. Since the car did not come with the HIDs will this work once they are installed?
Any help will be much appreciated. ]]> A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion smemc5 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847625 Is Bluetooth a standard feature http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847624&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:53:19 GMT Hi, I did some searching and I could not find... Hi, I did some searching and I could not find anything related to this, I just bought a 2010 A4 Premium and can't seem to connect Bluetooth to it. Is this a standard feature on all A4's of this year? If not, can it be installed?

Thanks ]]> A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion erickc http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847624 Best time of the year to lease? http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847623&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:56:53 GMT Hey. Since the 2014's are on the horizon, what time of year going forward would be the most cost-efficient time to lease a 2.0T Q5? 2013 or 2014.

aaron ]]> Q5 Discussion praecurvo http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2847623