Received my recall notice for Aux heater
12-07-2017, 02:42 PM
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Received my recall notice for Aux heater
Just in time for winter, I am asked by Audi to turn off the aux heater to prevent some sort of disaster from befalling my allroad.
01-18-2018, 02:30 PM
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So have you done anything about it? I got the same notice and haven't turned off the aux heater. Plan to get it to the dealer soon for the fix. Has anyone done that yet? Did it really take 3 hours?
01-18-2018, 02:32 PM
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I turned it off initially, but upon realizing how nice it is to have, i turned it back on.
I did have the recall done. I left it for the day, so I really dont know how long it takes, but the car was perfect afterwards. I believe they have to remove the glovebox among other things, I didn't ask. Probably should have.
I did have the recall done. I left it for the day, so I really dont know how long it takes, but the car was perfect afterwards. I believe they have to remove the glovebox among other things, I didn't ask. Probably should have.
01-18-2018, 07:19 PM
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Does the Aux heater heat the car without the engine running, and can I activate it remotely (without being in the car and without setting a timer) ?
2014 Allroad P+, Glacier White/Titanium, Full paint, Sport package, Nav, Audi Advanced Key, B&O, Rear Camera, Side Assist, Flat S-Line steering wheel.
2014 Allroad P+, Glacier White/Titanium, Full paint, Sport package, Nav, Audi Advanced Key, B&O, Rear Camera, Side Assist, Flat S-Line steering wheel.
01-20-2018, 03:09 PM
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No, and no from what I've seen. It only runs when the engine is running, but it does more or less instantly. keep in mind, it's only a fraction of the heat the heater core provides, but it's nice to have when you first set off.
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01-25-2018, 03:57 PM
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Got my AR back today from having the recall done. I was surprised by the amount of stuff they took apart on the glove box side of the dash. But, it's done, it's all back together and nice and tight with no squeaks!!!
Big shout out to my dealership though. Prestige Imports handed over a new 2018 A5 Sportback S-Line (prestige pkg) to me to drive around while my AR was being worked on. HOLY COW, is that a fantastic car. I'm in love with that thing!!! But.... I love not having car payments just THAAAAAT much more!!
Big shout out to my dealership though. Prestige Imports handed over a new 2018 A5 Sportback S-Line (prestige pkg) to me to drive around while my AR was being worked on. HOLY COW, is that a fantastic car. I'm in love with that thing!!! But.... I love not having car payments just THAAAAAT much more!!
02-03-2018, 02:29 PM
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Back in Sept 2016, per my notes on True Delta: "Received notice in mail Safety Recall Notice 82B8 auxiliary air heater (PTC element); heating performance may decrease over time. Perform SVM software update to control module."
I presume the recall you're talking about is different. I know I've got something pending for my 2013 but don't remember what -- waiting on a notice to be mailed from Audi.
But anyway... how do you "turn off" the aux heat? I don't recall seeing that option on the MMI screen, not a button on the panel.
I presume the recall you're talking about is different. I know I've got something pending for my 2013 but don't remember what -- waiting on a notice to be mailed from Audi.
But anyway... how do you "turn off" the aux heat? I don't recall seeing that option on the MMI screen, not a button on the panel.
02-03-2018, 03:00 PM
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If if you look under the “car” menu, then AC you will see the control for the aux heater. As far as I know they replaced either the heater or the harness to it.
Back in Sept 2016, per my notes on True Delta: "Received notice in mail Safety Recall Notice 82B8 auxiliary air heater (PTC element); heating performance may decrease over time. Perform SVM software update to control module."
I presume the recall you're talking about is different. I know I've got something pending for my 2013 but don't remember what -- waiting on a notice to be mailed from Audi.
But anyway... how do you "turn off" the aux heat? I don't recall seeing that option on the MMI screen, not a button on the panel.
I presume the recall you're talking about is different. I know I've got something pending for my 2013 but don't remember what -- waiting on a notice to be mailed from Audi.
But anyway... how do you "turn off" the aux heat? I don't recall seeing that option on the MMI screen, not a button on the panel.