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Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
04-30-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,797
Posted By mcdream

I used the OEM air compressor on MK1 when I had a...

I used the OEM air compressor on MK1 when I had a nail in one of the rear tires and it worked quite good. Makes a fair amount of noise but filled the tire reasonably quickly.
Recently I used the...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
04-28-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,236
Posted By mcdream

based on my experience I just need to apply mild...

based on my experience I just need to apply mild pressure to "try" to keep the steering wheel from turning. Haven't used this on very long straights where it hasn't needed to do any corrections for a...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
04-27-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,236
Posted By mcdream

I only turn on Lane Assist for Traffic Jam...

I only turn on Lane Assist for Traffic Jam Assist. Then I just keep my knee against the wheel and it does all the work (this is just enough to keep the car from beeping).
On highway for me it seems...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
04-24-2018, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,112
Posted By mcdream

Maybe the facelift version will have this but at...

Maybe the facelift version will have this but at the moment A8 has this. Car should be able to park itself rather than just move forward or back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0zwfpF9-sU
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-26-2018, 12:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,048
Posted By mcdream

Haven't driven the new Audi models with the...

Haven't driven the new Audi models with the touchscreen but I've played around with the new A8 and while it may look nicer, current setup seems more practical to me. I actually prefer the screen on...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-25-2018, 03:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 97,448
Posted By mcdream

I had my MKI Q7 grill and front bumper changed....

I had my MKI Q7 grill and front bumper changed. It didn't have front camera but the parking sensors continued to work without issues (maybe in a different position slightly but worked nicely for many...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-21-2018, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,971
Posted By mcdream

Mine doesn't have any door controls in the rear...

Mine doesn't have any door controls in the rear (no lock or unlock) but it's an EU model. Since only the kids are in the rear seats then seems bit safer that they can't lock it or unlock it. Guess Q7...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-16-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,309
Posted By mcdream

Maybe it needs some software update? I haven't...

Maybe it needs some software update? I haven't had this issue on my MKII but the S8 and MKI used to have this issue too (but like 2-3 times a year).
MMI reboot fixes it (it's good to know the...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-12-2018, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By mcdream

720p should work fine but you have to check the...

720p should work fine but you have to check the fps and other settings too. I have almost 720p resolution but also had issues at first because fps was too high and it failed to play.
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-12-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,106
Posted By mcdream

There are always DIY solutions out there :) ...

There are always DIY solutions out there :)

Make a USB Cable 'power Only': 6 Steps (http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Condom/)

OR something like this:
...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-07-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 28,073
Posted By mcdream

Any of these resolutions go full screen by...

Any of these resolutions go full screen by default?
Every time I re-insert the sd card I need to set the view to zoom (or something similar). Only after that it's full screen (otherwise it has...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-19-2018, 02:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,927
Posted By mcdream

Considering the amount of money the engine costs...

Considering the amount of money the engine costs + the work that needs to be put into it and then there also may be some warranty issues, it's better all around to get a new car with the bigger...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-17-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,794
Posted By mcdream

Nope. Keyless cars only need the key to lock /...

Nope.
Keyless cars only need the key to lock / unlock and start the engine. Once the car has been started you can drive without the key (it will ask for it but won't actually do anything if they key...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-17-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,794
Posted By mcdream

It's good that your car was still there. Having...

It's good that your car was still there. Having it just run there for 2,5 shouldn't do anything to the car other than just use up some fuel.
I hate start-stop too and it was one of the first things...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-14-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Posted By mcdream

Looking at russian sites it should be possible to...

Looking at russian sites it should be possible to get it later also but the VC has to be replaced.
Any idea what coding to change?
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-12-2018, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By mcdream

I'm not sure which cars have sensors to detect...

I'm not sure which cars have sensors to detect window breaking but I don't think much of them have it (at least with BMW's). There are stories that one of the ways thieves steal cars is by breaking...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
02-01-2018, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,100
Posted By mcdream

I've had S8 with Alcantara interior for about 7...

I've had S8 with Alcantara interior for about 7 years (+3 years from previous owner). Normal leather parts (seat sides) are showing much greater signs of wear than Alcantara (which doesn't have any...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
01-01-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,615
Posted By mcdream

So he hits the lock button on the rear door?...

So he hits the lock button on the rear door? Since my Q7 is an EU model it doesn't seem to have the lock button in the rear but I've ran into this issue with my S8.
In my case I had the car running...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
12-25-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By mcdream

Dirty RVC

I've got the 360 degree cameras and they make parking much easier. I can park quite well but it's extremely easy to park exactly at the center of the parking spot, etc. Now lately the cameras are...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
12-15-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,992
Posted By mcdream

I don't have this issue but my car (EU model)...

I don't have this issue but my car (EU model) turns on Passenger airbag every time I start the car (bing! Passenger airbag ON). If anyone gets in or out it doesn't show me any more messages. So...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
12-07-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 68,638
Posted By mcdream

Interesting, I've got an EU model and S-line...

Interesting, I've got an EU model and S-line steering wheel with heating. It looks exactly like the S-line wheel posted here (including the S-line logo) but it doesn't have a flat bottom.
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
12-06-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By mcdream

Not sure how it exactly learns but for me doing...

Not sure how it exactly learns but for me doing fast accelerations seems to be working. At the stop light for example, when light goes green I usually accelerate quite fast. I think I managed to...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
11-07-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,064
Posted By mcdream

Read through all of the issues you've had and...

Read through all of the issues you've had and it's always terrible to experience problems with cars you like. I had tons of problems with my Mercedes CL500 when I got it back in 2008. Felt like it...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
10-19-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,176
Posted By mcdream

This works for Start/Stop. Right now I don't...

This works for Start/Stop. Right now I don't think there's a better way to disable it. I've did this and works without issues.



For VIM you need OBD11 but it only works on MIB unit with...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
10-05-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 271,794
Posted By mcdream

Haven't gone to the dealer with this yet but I've...

Haven't gone to the dealer with this yet but I've also got the same issue. Fortunitely no issues during braking while driving forwards but when reversing it's a totally different story.
Other Audi...
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