For those who have the side assist

UW RL · 12-25-2006, 07:36 PM

Sometimes, but not always, after a few minutes of starting the car and travelling, the left side assist lights up, even though there is no car on my blind spot. Then sometimes my instrument screen would say that something is blocking the sensor and the side assist would turn itself off. I have had that happened to me for a few times and I was wondering if that has happened to those of you who have the side assist. Thanks.

Q7Ash · 12-25-2006, 09:51 PM

kirklake13 · 12-26-2006, 02:15 AM

Jusforfun · 12-26-2006, 04:15 AM

arkbbq · 12-26-2006, 05:02 AM

it doesn't work at slower speeds (below 45 mph?). The key word is "assist", so head-swiveling is still needed.

ad545 · 12-26-2006, 05:07 AM

been ok since.

Solid_Class · 12-26-2006, 10:16 AM

It never happened since and I have 4,500 miles on the Q7 presently.

Solid_Class

UrQ · 12-27-2006, 07:51 AM

UW RL · 12-27-2006, 10:10 AM

I get the message mainly when it rains too. Before the message appears, my left side assist lights up constantly for awhile. Is that what you are getting as well?

UW RL · 01-02-2007, 02:10 PM

so my side assist finally broke. The instrument has a message saying the system is faulty. Now I can't even turn it on. My wife dropped off the car to the dealer today. Let's see what they will find.

12-25-2006, 09:51 PM	#2
Q7Ash AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 210	Side Assist working ok for me. Sounds like you need to have the dealer look at this. __________________ Q7 3.6 Premium. Phantom Black Pearl, Expresso Cricket, Tamo Brown belt line trim, 3rd row seat, Pano Roof, tech pkg., infotainment pkg., convenience pkg. 20" Double 5 Spoke Wheels.

12-26-2006, 02:15 AM	#3
kirklake13 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 386	Never happened to me in five months, have it checked. __________________ kirklake13: Q7 Premium, built 06/06. Phantom Black Pearl, Expresso Cricket, Adaptive Cruise, Side Assist, Tow pkg., Air Suspension and 3rd row airbags.

12-26-2006, 04:15 AM	#4
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12-26-2006, 05:02 AM	#5
arkbbq AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 354	Get it checked. Side assist is a great feature - however, I have to keep reminding myself that it doesn't work at slower speeds (below 45 mph?). The key word is "assist", so head-swiveling is still needed. __________________ 2011 Audi Q7 3.0TFSI Prestige, graphite gray/espresso brown 1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible(8500 miles) 2003 Jaguar S4.0 Gone, but not forgotten: 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 2003 Mercedes ML 350 1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition 1998 Hummer H1 1998 BMW 740iL 1997 Porsche 911 C2S 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo-Look Cabriolet, spoiler delete 1972 Volkswagen Camper (Sluggo) 1969 Mercedes 280SE 1967 Jaguar E Type Roadster 1964 Corvair Monza 4-speed 1959 Triumph TR3 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe -ark

12-26-2006, 05:07 AM	#6
ad545 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 19	happened to me one time only while driving in heavy rain. been ok since.

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12-26-2006, 10:16 AM	#7
Solid_Class New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 41	It happened to me three times the first long trip we took... It never happened since and I have 4,500 miles on the Q7 presently. Solid_Class __________________ 4.2 Premium Lava Grey, Pearl Effect Black w/ Walnut Trim 20" 5-Double Spoke w/ Conti's Walnut Wood Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Shift Paddles Walnut Wood Shift Knob 7 Seater Adaptive Air Ride Audi Side Assist Tow Package Sirius Satellite Sealed Plate Covers Adopted November 14th, 2006

12-27-2006, 07:51 AM	#8
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12-27-2006, 10:10 AM	#9
UW RL Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	Re: I get "something is blocking the sensor " when it rains, so will take it inro the dealer I get the message mainly when it rains too. Before the message appears, my left side assist lights up constantly for awhile. Is that what you are getting as well? __________________ -------------------------------------- 2007 Light Silver Q7 4.2 Adaptive air suspension, side assist, 4 zone, nav, keyless entry, wood steering and shift ****, black interior 2006 Acura RL

01-02-2007, 02:10 PM	#10
UW RL Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	Re: For those who have the side assist so my side assist finally broke. The instrument has a message saying the system is faulty. Now I can't even turn it on. My wife dropped off the car to the dealer today. Let's see what they will find. __________________ -------------------------------------- 2007 Light Silver Q7 4.2 Adaptive air suspension, side assist, 4 zone, nav, keyless entry, wood steering and shift ****, black interior 2006 Acura RL

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