Question about the "code" tag
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Question about the "code" tag
It's my understanding that when you get a new B9 along with the keys you get a secret code on a tag. What is that for?
I just picked up a 2017 CPO car and it didn't have the tag with it. Sales guy trying to make light of it saying I don't need it. (How does he know I don't need it?)
I'm pretty sure I need that to sign up for any of the tech features with Audi. Please list all the things I can't do without that code. Shouldn't that code be considered part of the car in a sale since it's unique to the car and essentially the key to the tech?
I just picked up a 2017 CPO car and it didn't have the tag with it. Sales guy trying to make light of it saying I don't need it. (How does he know I don't need it?)
I'm pretty sure I need that to sign up for any of the tech features with Audi. Please list all the things I can't do without that code. Shouldn't that code be considered part of the car in a sale since it's unique to the car and essentially the key to the tech?
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I just picked up my 2018 Thursday and they used that tag with the code to activate Audi Connect in the car to my MyAudi account. Do you have access to Audi connect in your car? Can you use the MMI connect app to unlock/lock and display key info about your car?
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So far as i can tell, none of the Audi Connect stuff is working. Neither is the Sirius trial. I'm guessing I need that code to get it up and running. Not sure if I need the dealer to do it or if I can call it in myself once I have the code.
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If your not from then USA then my post may be totally irrelevant.
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It's my understanding that when you get a new B9 along with the keys you get a secret code on a tag. What is that for?
I just picked up a 2017 CPO car and it didn't have the tag with it. Sales guy trying to make light of it saying I don't need it. (How does he know I don't need it?)
I'm pretty sure I need that to sign up for any of the tech features with Audi. Please list all the things I can't do without that code. Shouldn't that code be considered part of the car in a sale since it's unique to the car and essentially the key to the tech?
I just picked up a 2017 CPO car and it didn't have the tag with it. Sales guy trying to make light of it saying I don't need it. (How does he know I don't need it?)
I'm pretty sure I need that to sign up for any of the tech features with Audi. Please list all the things I can't do without that code. Shouldn't that code be considered part of the car in a sale since it's unique to the car and essentially the key to the tech?
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Now, since the car is a CPO is it reasonable to say there's a security hole that would allow the previous owner to track, lock and unlock MY car? If they can track then they can locate. If they can locate they can unlock. That's a problem.
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I believe you can do the following to see if there's an existing authorized key user:
• Start your vehicle
• Press the Menu function button on the MMI® system and choose “Audi connect” in the MMI® display
• Open the options menu (left button on MMI)
• Select “Audi connect user management”
• Select “Show remote access authorizations”
If there are any, you can remove by resetting, but you won't be able to add your ID until the dealer has registered you. See https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...etup-Guide.pdf for more details.
• Start your vehicle
• Press the Menu function button on the MMI® system and choose “Audi connect” in the MMI® display
• Open the options menu (left button on MMI)
• Select “Audi connect user management”
• Select “Show remote access authorizations”
If there are any, you can remove by resetting, but you won't be able to add your ID until the dealer has registered you. See https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...etup-Guide.pdf for more details.