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Forum: A7
03-24-2014, 05:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,620
Posted By viks07

Auto Dimming Exterior mirrors

Hi guys,

I had a quick check, but couldn't find anything quickly.

Does anyone know what is required (apart from the dimming mirror), and changes I need to make (e.g. Coding/VCDS) to add auto...
Forum: A7
03-03-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By viks07

I have been driving a 3.0 TDI, 204 HP, but with a...

I have been driving a 3.0 TDI, 204 HP, but with a plug in Chip and I get about 42MPG on average. From a tank of fuel I think I use about 75% of motorway driving, and the rest town. I generally don't...
Forum: A7
02-10-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By viks07

Well, only about 1 or 2 com, but it may be me and...

Well, only about 1 or 2 com, but it may be me and it feels off-centre.

Overall, not happy with the basics bits that you shouldn't have to think about.
Forum: A7
02-05-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By viks07

I completely agree that the seat does not align...

I completely agree that the seat does not align with the searing wheel. Infact, after 3 months I had quite bad back pain and I had to continuously re-adjust the seat to find a comfortable position. I...
Forum: A7
12-17-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,326
Posted By viks07

I have a related, but slightly different...

I have a related, but slightly different question, if I may :)

Is there any way we can turn on the heater seats, at least, before opening the car.

So the use case, which works well for BMW and...
Forum: A7
12-16-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,326
Posted By viks07

I have noticed that the Drivers seat will be on,...

I have noticed that the Drivers seat will be on, based on the previous last used setting based on the key used.

So my wife uses medium heated seat (2 LEDs), and when she unlocks the car with her...
Forum: A7
12-16-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By viks07

Sorry I didnt. the tech was working from memory....

Sorry I didnt. the tech was working from memory. If I get it, I will post it.

Thanks
Forum: A7
12-13-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By viks07

I must say, Snagitsevern got it spot on, there as...

I must say, Snagitsevern got it spot on, there as a TSB on this.

I tool the car the dealer today, they didn't even look at it, they said there was an issue with the Mic, where a slight rattle with...
Forum: A7
12-11-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By viks07

Excellent, I will raise this to my dealer. ...

Excellent, I will raise this to my dealer.

Thanks for the headsup. :)
Forum: A7
12-10-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By viks07

Bluetooth Phone Audio (Voice call)

Hi guys,

I have a small issue with the audio quality when using my phone (for a voice call).

The audio quality I can hear all words and are quite clear (unless the mobile signal is bad). The...
Forum: A7
10-22-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,946
Posted By viks07

Not sure whats more impressive: - you having...

Not sure whats more impressive:
- you having the energy and time to take a picture of the dash after the long trip, or
- you driving for 12 hours/ 780 miles, while only sticking to a average of 63...
Forum: A7
10-11-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,274
Posted By viks07

I have experienced the same thing on mine, on the...

I have experienced the same thing on mine, on the way up the screen is fine, but on the way down the screen always judders.

Took the car in the Audi and show them a few rattles, including: -
-...
Forum: A7
08-07-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,743
Posted By viks07

I don't think they will either. Esp as they don't...

I don't think they will either. Esp as they don't upgrade form one revision to another within the current A7 setup (i.e. an early 2010/11 setup will not be upgraded to the latest setup available on a...
Forum: A7
08-05-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,946
Posted By viks07

You guys need a diesel... I drive mainly on...

You guys need a diesel... I drive mainly on motorways (highways in the US), 35 miles each way to work and back, of which ~5 miles is local roads.

I get about 50MPG (between 48 to 53MPG depending...
Forum: A7
07-10-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,960
Posted By viks07

I agree, this is turned on when I put my fog...

I agree, this is turned on when I put my fog lights on... this may be a Euro thing, as mentioned on an earlier post and US does not have this.
Forum: A7
05-29-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,530
Posted By viks07

MMI Update

I manged to get the latest S/W too, see below.

No waiting for a update/ changes required to get Google map traffic turned on :/
Forum: A7
05-23-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,530
Posted By viks07

DIS

Hi guys

I hope to have my car back with the latest software today, so will let you know what it is. I have been told by the garage that I can not update the DIS S/W as my car did not have the...
Forum: A7
05-10-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,472
Posted By viks07

I agree, 18K is what I expect too, based ont he...

I agree, 18K is what I expect too, based ont he on board computer, and have seen this on my A4 and also my BMW 3 series.
Forum: A7
04-29-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By viks07

Not bad at all. I was able to do 40MPG in my TDI,...

Not bad at all. I was able to do 40MPG in my TDI, but now getting 45MPG after chipping. I have even seen 50MPG on long drives (~130 miles)

I know the engine is different, but either way, it is...
Forum: A7
04-25-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,504
Posted By viks07

Looks really good, nice one :)

Looks really good, nice one :)
Forum: A7
04-15-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,787
Posted By viks07

Just performed a plug in Chip over the weekend,...

Just performed a plug in Chip over the weekend, then drove about 140 miles in my 3.0 TDI, and managed to get over 50 MPG, form about 45MPG :)

So the performance gain isnt the only thing to get out...
Forum: A7
04-12-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 45,916
Posted By viks07

Hi there, I tried the above two commands on...

Hi there,

I tried the above two commands on my UK A7, but they didn't work. I followed the instructions and the changes didn't make any difference.

Does anyone know if there are alternatives,...
Forum: A7
03-23-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,220
Posted By viks07

For me, I was looking to replace an ageing BMW,...

For me, I was looking to replace an ageing BMW, and wanted something different (and rarely seen on the road). Was originally looking at the A5, but the A7 on comparison was nicer, better interior and...
Forum: A7
03-12-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,254
Posted By viks07

hi Brikie, I tried that, and I dont get the...

hi Brikie,

I tried that, and I dont get the coloured routes (Red, Green, Amber) in the same way that my phone has. I get Red shaded colour when there is traffic only and the signs where there are...
Forum: A7
03-08-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,254
Posted By viks07

Google Traffic info

Hi guys,

I have been looking for a while now to try and find out if Google Maps traffic (which is available on maps.google.com or on a Android phones) is possible to get on to a 3G MMI in the A7....
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