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Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
04-01-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By gb4.2

Try shutting down your iPhone, re-start it, and...

Try shutting down your iPhone, re-start it, and then connect to your vehicle via Bluetooth.

My 2024 S8 connected via Bluetooth the first time with no issues and is recognized every time. No MMI...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-17-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 927
Posted By gb4.2

The ride comfort is at least in the range of...

The ride comfort is at least in the range of 10-15% stiffer but the overall combination of ride and handling (even in Comfort mode) is very noticeable to me in a very good way. It's difficult for me...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 927
Posted By gb4.2

Absolutely true. I moved from the 2019 A8L to a...

Absolutely true. I moved from the 2019 A8L to a 2021 S8 (and most recently to a 2024 S8) and immediately noticed the difference...firmer, tighter even in "Comfort" setting. I know many in this forum...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-02-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,293
Posted By gb4.2

My 2021 was leased and I went through the BSG...

My 2021 was leased and I went through the BSG failure and long wait for a replacement about a year ago. Had several issues with the MMI including the oft-experienced inability for it to connect to...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-02-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,293
Posted By gb4.2

PDA also features the elevated entry/exit option...

PDA also features the elevated entry/exit option and, in the event of an impending side ("T-bone") impact, it quickly (< 1 second) elevates either side by 3.1" to present more of the sill & side...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
01-24-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By gb4.2

Perfectly stated! My wife has had this feature on...

Perfectly stated! My wife has had this feature on her 2019 SQ5 for almost 5 years and we both still feel the same as you. Just easier for us to park the old-school way. I have this feature on my 2024...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By gb4.2

Per my Audi tech today, MY 2022 was the first...

Per my Audi tech today, MY 2022 was the first year where U.S. D5's were equipped with the fixed screen in the rear armrest.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By gb4.2

It was still a removable "tablet" for MY 2021....

It was still a removable "tablet" for MY 2021. Not sure which year it became a fixed screen as I can't recall anyone having mentioned it before in any D5 thread....but I may be mistaken. Given the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,913
Posted By gb4.2

I had a 2021 S8 and now have a 2024 S8 as of...

I had a 2021 S8 and now have a 2024 S8 as of 11/16. I completely agree with Tom C's above observations. Not sure about the 2023 S8 but, in the 2024 S8, the rear center armrest no longer has the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-28-2023, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,601
Posted By gb4.2

Rear Tablet Eliminated for MY 2024

The rear, removable tablet in the center armrest has been an ongoing problem for the D5. As a result, it's no longer supplied in the MY 2024 A8/S8. Instead, a fixed touchscreen replaced the tablet in...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
08-24-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 918
Posted By gb4.2

Mike, the re-boot of the MMI is a good approach...

Mike, the re-boot of the MMI is a good approach and is accomplished by continuously pressing down on the volume button until the main screen (and the lower screen) go black and begin the re-booting...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
07-14-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,504
Posted By gb4.2

Audi of America

Audi of America
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-23-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,445
Posted By gb4.2

My 2021 S8 is equipped with the Predictive Active...

My 2021 S8 is equipped with the Predictive Active Suspension (this was a standard feature for the 2020 and 2021 S8 MY's but I think it became an option for the S8 starting in MY 2022 and for 2023)....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

You're welcome! At this point, I must say you...

You're welcome! At this point, I must say you have the most proactive plan for minimizing the potential failure of the BSG in your Audi. Having a backup in your trunk is a great approach and will...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

First, I agree with your plan to purchase a BSG...

First, I agree with your plan to purchase a BSG to have on-hand as immediate replacement backup if/when yours fails. Even if it never does while you own the Audi, it's a very small spend for peace of...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

Received my warranty extension letter today from...

Received my warranty extension letter today from Audi. Letter was dated "February 2023".
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-19-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

Didn't receive the letter from Audi yet but my...

Didn't receive the letter from Audi yet but my service manager told me about the warranty extension several days ago after the replacement BSG unexpectedly showed up along with 3 others. Refer to my...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,995
Posted By gb4.2

Received the same letter, too, but for my wife's...

Received the same letter, too, but for my wife's 2019 SQ5. Nothing for the S8.
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 70,923
Posted By gb4.2

You're welcome. Good luck with the litigation...

You're welcome. Good luck with the litigation letter approach. I have to wonder how (or IF) Audi salespersons and the dealers themselves are informing new or existing customers about this issue when...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 70,923
Posted By gb4.2

The new BSG's are the same, potentially faulty design...

I'm a 2021 S8 owner and the message thread in the A8L/S8 forum about this issue is very extensive. My car died in mid-November and a replacement Belt Starter Generator (BSG) arrived at my dealer on...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

You're very welcome!

You're very welcome!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-09-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

It's not in the TSB as the TSB's date of issue...

It's not in the TSB as the TSB's date of issue was 9/2022 and the 7 year/unlimited mileage extended warranty for this part was just recently issued by Audi with a reference of "U56".

Have your...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

Glad to hear your Audi will be back on the road...

Glad to hear your Audi will be back on the road on Monday. The long term thing is interesting as hell and means many thousands of Audi owners will continue to have the potential to be stranded by the...
Forum: Audi Q8
02-08-2023, 05:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 38,788
Posted By gb4.2

Hello--I'm an S8 (2021 MY) owner and posted the...

Hello--I'm an S8 (2021 MY) owner and posted the following yesterday in the A8/S8 forum. This problem is spread throughout all Audi models that use the 48 volt belt starter/generators so Audi has a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
02-07-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 57,861
Posted By gb4.2

Good news update!!--My local dealer called this...

Good news update!!--My local dealer called this morning to let me know they'd received a shipment of 4 Continental 48v belt starter/generators this morning. One of them is for my 2021 S8. I had...
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