Voice command in the S5 Cabriolet

[lenbro]

I haven't found an Audi that will reset my computer to activate voice command. The last service rep I spoke to said if you reset it to activate voice command it will be reset to original (no voice command) whenever you bring it in for service. I assume that when they check for diagnostics it sets everything to default settings or is this Audi's way of discouraging you from resetting the computer. Has anyone had this happen when they had the car serviced,or has anyone reset the computer and found that nothing changed when they had it sreviced?

[Force-1]

Originally Posted by lenbro

I haven't found an Audi that will reset my computer to activate voice command. The last service rep I spoke to said if you reset it to activate voice command it will be reset to original (no voice command) whenever you bring it in for service. I assume that when they check for diagnostics it sets everything to default settings or is this Audi's way of discouraging you from resetting the computer. Has anyone had this happen when they had the car serviced,or has anyone reset the computer and found that nothing changed when they had it sreviced?

I say true. My service department told me they would be happy turn the voice on for me if I provided codes, but said it would reset to default the first time they did a diagnostic during service.

[sharding]

I just picked my car up from the 15000 mile service, and all of my VAG-COM modifications, including voice command, are still in effect. YMMV. I do think in general it's worth spending a few bucks (a drop in the bucket compared to the price of the car) to get VAG-COM for yourself, so you can re-do these if it does get reset, or change things if you change your mind about how you want it. Or at least make friends with someone who has it. It's a bummer to have to pay a shop every time you want to make a change.

[3space]

Originally Posted by sharding

I "I do think in general it's worth spending a few bucks (a drop in the bucket compared to the price of the car) to get VAG-COM for yourself, so you can re-do these if it does get reset, or change things if you change your mind about how you want it."

+1. I bought a VAG-COM, never looked back. Activated voice, works well in cab, even with the top down on the highway!