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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-20-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By mdkv5

Hasn't happened to mine yet (knock on wood) but...

Hasn't happened to mine yet (knock on wood) but popping off the mirror glass is trivial. Should be easy to apply some grease in there as a first attempt.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 543
Posted By mdkv5

B) is the hazard triangle. Was not installed in...

B) is the hazard triangle. Was not installed in NA cars. Retrofit thread: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/warning-triangle-diy-instructions-a6-c7-2930471/
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-02-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By mdkv5

Some OEM Wheels are manufactured by OTTO FUCHS...

Some OEM Wheels are manufactured by OTTO FUCHS Fuchsfelge. Lots of info including weights on their site:

https://www.fuchsfelge.com/en/wheel-program/modell/audi-a6.html...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
06-03-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,838
Posted By mdkv5

There is already a very lengthy thread on this...

There is already a very lengthy thread on this topic: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/100k-club-whos-already-there-how-they-holding-up-2881600/
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,097
Posted By mdkv5

Got mine in 2011. Every time I think about...

Got mine in 2011. Every time I think about "upgrading" I take one look at it and ask myself why? :)
The chain tensioner is the only real issue with the early versions; everything else was covered...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,102
Posted By mdkv5

If I were to guess: 0519 - FlexRay Databus ...

If I were to guess:

0519 - FlexRay Databus
U1031 00 [008] - No Synchronization

Internet says: "You have problem with flexray wiring from gateway to abs unit. common failure."
Also:...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-29-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By mdkv5

This has been asked many times. The suggested...

This has been asked many times. The suggested schedule is 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. You may chose to stretch it a little because of Covid.I have been doing this for the last few...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By mdkv5

I'm seeing some vague references to it being...

I'm seeing some vague references to it being Prestige only? Either way I suspect it isn't something more than a combination of bits to flip in VCDS in 5F and a setting or two under the green menu. At...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By mdkv5

Check this thread on the D4:...

Check this thread on the D4: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d4-platform-discussion-190/air-condition-adjustment-mmi-2986212/ The A6 setup (at least in my car is identical)

My car has that...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By mdkv5

Check in MMI, under car settings for the AC mode...

Check in MMI, under car settings for the AC mode intensity setting.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,299
Posted By mdkv5

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbu...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/600x750/thread_necromancy_2_a0d664b9a73f89670fd98cbce9f107caffc9a0db.jpg
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By mdkv5

The coding will take all of 5 minutes if even...

The coding will take all of 5 minutes if even that. There are plenty of options for the steering wheel. Do a little searching on the forums and google and you'll find lots of info. Or reach out to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By mdkv5

The sport (spring) suspension lowers the car by...

The sport (spring) suspension lowers the car by 1". I specifically got mine non sport for this same reason. You don't specify your location (you should include your location in your profile) as in...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,298
Views: 1,645,044
Posted By mdkv5

A couple of my better ones over the years....

A couple of my better ones over the years....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1,298
Views: 1,645,044
Posted By mdkv5

Nice car and nice shots!

Nice car and nice shots!
Forum: A7
11-09-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,473
Posted By mdkv5

See: ...

See:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/710774-Door-sill-illumination-question?p=14251200&viewfull=1#post14251200
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
09-14-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By mdkv5

1) On the size: swapping it with something bigger...

1) On the size: swapping it with something bigger is really not worth the hassle. As has been mentioned the SD card slots make that moot. I'm using dual 128GB cards just fine.
2) On the SSD vs...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,381
Posted By mdkv5

My car only has ~42k miles on it since 2011....

My car only has ~42k miles on it since 2011. Mostly highway. I've been doing the oil change yearly. It's chugging along just fine.
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
08-01-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 804
Posted By mdkv5

AFAIK Traffic sign recognition doesn't work in NA...

AFAIK Traffic sign recognition doesn't work in NA (and I have tried. see thread here:...
Forum: A7
07-09-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,778
Posted By mdkv5

My 2012 with only 40K miles (I don't drive much)...

My 2012 with only 40K miles (I don't drive much) started making the sound on cold start about a year ago. I've known about the issue for a while and at this point (out of warranty) obviously it's...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,292
Posted By mdkv5

History lesson for those that weren't around when...

History lesson for those that weren't around when C7 was released:
Back when the C7 was released the difference between steering wheel weight in Comfort/Auto vs. Dynamic was very drastic. Dynamic...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-30-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By mdkv5

It is working as designed. I would assume it's to...

It is working as designed. I would assume it's to get the engine to operating temperature faster initially (along with other methods).
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
02-07-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,947
Posted By mdkv5

If you are looking for a quick/easy option there...

If you are looking for a quick/easy option there isn't one. For fronts you have 3 options:

1) Take/send them to a shop to open them up and mod them ($$)
2) Buy new matrix headlights and modules...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 50,366
Posted By mdkv5

It doesn't work in US. I went through the setup...

It doesn't work in US. I went through the setup VAG Can Pro and even updated the image recognition module parameters. It does recognize the *round* traffic signs (e.g....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
01-25-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,023
Posted By mdkv5

I replaced the driver side downpipe (2nd time in...

I replaced the driver side downpipe (2nd time in 8 years) for the same noise at ~1300RPM. Afterwards I found out my passenger side flex pipe is also starting to go bad (can barely hear it) but it...
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