Smart door handles not so good in the cold
02-22-2015, 09:09 AM
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02-23-2015, 05:13 AM
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I've had quite a few issues in the cold. It appears to happen most frequently when it is not only cold, but when there is a lot of moisture on the exterior of the car. It doesn't matter if I use smart gloves or bare hands - it just doesn't sense my finger swipe in certain conditions. Unlocking generally has not been an issue - the issue is the lack of tactile recognition to lock the vehicle.
02-23-2015, 05:18 AM
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02-23-2015, 06:02 AM
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I've had quite a few issues in the cold. It appears to happen most frequently when it is not only cold, but when there is a lot of moisture on the exterior of the car. It doesn't matter if I use smart gloves or bare hands - it just doesn't sense my finger swipe in certain conditions. Unlocking generally has not been an issue - the issue is the lack of tactile recognition to lock the vehicle.
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02-23-2015, 06:12 AM
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Very odd that I have had none of these problems... and it's been cold in Chicago the past 2 winters. I wonder the difference?
I've worked on some designs with capacitive and resistive touch screens and sensors, and they can be a real bear to tune across a lot of different operating conditions. I've always been impressed with how well Audi has done with theirs.
Back to the topic though... I wonder if there is a lot of variability in the door sensors - some work well, some not so much
I've worked on some designs with capacitive and resistive touch screens and sensors, and they can be a real bear to tune across a lot of different operating conditions. I've always been impressed with how well Audi has done with theirs.
Back to the topic though... I wonder if there is a lot of variability in the door sensors - some work well, some not so much
02-23-2015, 09:52 AM
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lol. if i lived somewhere warmer, i would not have an AWD vehicle. my daily would probably be a Cayman or a 370Z. so Audi can thank me for living in the Philly area.
thirded. i always leave the keys in the car when i am washing it.
02-23-2015, 05:34 PM
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I've had quite a few issues in the cold. It appears to happen most frequently when it is not only cold, but when there is a lot of moisture on the exterior of the car. It doesn't matter if I use smart gloves or bare hands - it just doesn't sense my finger swipe in certain conditions. Unlocking generally has not been an issue - the issue is the lack of tactile recognition to lock the vehicle.
02-24-2015, 04:56 AM
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My 2013 Q5 3.0T has the same issue. The door handles (all of them) seem less sensitive to my touch. I mentioned this to the dealer and they could not repeat the issue. If there's a single sensor that triggers the locking mechanism, mine is definitely failing to do the job consistently.