Electric Steering Update - Confirmed Fix Now Available
08-30-2013, 10:47 AM
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The seats are very bad. The shortness of the seat bottom cushion (front to rear) was something I did not notice until after getting it on the road a few time. It drives my sciatica crazy. My 2010 C6 A6 had much better seats in my opinion. I am currently thinking of early terminating my lease to get an A4 with sport package or an S4 simply to get the pull out seat extenders.
08-30-2013, 11:45 AM
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The seats are very bad. The shortness of the seat bottom cushion (front to rear) was something I did not notice until after getting it on the road a few time. It drives my sciatica crazy. My 2010 C6 A6 had much better seats in my opinion. I am currently thinking of early terminating my lease to get an A4 with sport package or an S4 simply to get the pull out seat extenders.
08-30-2013, 12:59 PM
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Guys, I asked that this thread be focused on the electric steering update. If you want to talk seats or other stuff, please start a different thread.
Thanks.
As to the steering update, I had mine done today. While there was too much traffic on the way back to really tell what changes it may have made, I got a bit of open interstate and in comfort mode, at least, it seemed to stay pointed straight with no wandering. Will report back after this weekend with some more miles under the belt.
Thanks.
As to the steering update, I had mine done today. While there was too much traffic on the way back to really tell what changes it may have made, I got a bit of open interstate and in comfort mode, at least, it seemed to stay pointed straight with no wandering. Will report back after this weekend with some more miles under the belt.
08-30-2013, 09:24 PM
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I immediately noticed the steering being lighter after the update, I had to check if I was still in the dynamic setting. I preferred my steering before the update, (did not have any issues before the update).
08-31-2013, 04:31 AM
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Yeah, I don't remember the steering being this light when I test drove the A6 when I ordered it, this lack of steering feel sucks big time, Dynamic is what comfort should be and Dynamic should feel closer to real hydraulic steering feel. My Acura had EPS and it was leaps better.
08-31-2013, 09:13 AM
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Guys, I asked that this thread be focused on the electric steering update. If you want to talk seats or other stuff, please start a different thread.
Thanks.
As to the steering update, I had mine done today. While there was too much traffic on the way back to really tell what changes it may have made, I got a bit of open interstate and in comfort mode, at least, it seemed to stay pointed straight with no wandering. Will report back after this weekend with some more miles under the belt.
Thanks.
As to the steering update, I had mine done today. While there was too much traffic on the way back to really tell what changes it may have made, I got a bit of open interstate and in comfort mode, at least, it seemed to stay pointed straight with no wandering. Will report back after this weekend with some more miles under the belt.
So far the transmission update seems to cause more trouble than before, same thing with this steering update, my car doesn't wobble side to side on the freeway and I don't want a Grand Marquis 83 steering feeling.
08-31-2013, 09:37 AM
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What about the stiffness? I know you used it in comfort all the time but do you feel it too light now? I am not going to do any upgrade to my car until the warranty is almost over and I want to have a list of upgrades I'd rather not perform.
So far the transmission update seems to cause more trouble than before, same thing with this steering update, my car doesn't wobble side to side on the freeway and I don't want a Grand Marquis 83 steering feeling.
So far the transmission update seems to cause more trouble than before, same thing with this steering update, my car doesn't wobble side to side on the freeway and I don't want a Grand Marquis 83 steering feeling.
08-31-2013, 01:54 PM
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Ok, I've had a chance to spend some time with the steering update. Before I get to my own evaluation, it's important to note that since not all owners have reported the same electric steering issues before the update, it's likely that not all will experience the same differences after the update has been applied. That said, this is my assessment based on a single C7 example - mine.
Before the update, I was experiencing an intermittent wandering and a concerning vagueness at over 60 mph on the highway. Not pronounced, but at times it required more of my concentration to keep the car in my lane full time. Unlike some others, I had not experienced any notchiness or sudden pulling of the car - just annoying, minor see-saw corrections were needed at times. Today, I drove about 150 miles with a mix of interstate, city, suburban and twisty 2 lane back roads.
The high speed wandering seems to be gone. I can point the car on a straight and no back and forth drifting was noted. I usually drive with the steering in Comfort mode and noticed that, in my case at least, the steering has tightened up a bit and takes a smidge more effort than prior to the update. In Dynamic mode, it seems about the same to me but again, without any wandering. While the steering in the A6 is still not as precise as some other non-EPS models, the improvement in my car is, so far, a definite thumbs up due to the software update.
As reported by some others thus far, not everyone is finding the same positive results after the update. Perhaps expectations of comparisons to other cars driven is higher than mine or simply that individual results will vary - no way to know for sure. All I can report is my expectations of the update weren't very high and consequently, were met; I'm glad I had it done. The steering in my A6, while not perfect, is now acceptable. If I feel the same way 5000 miles from now, I will consider it a solid win.
Before the update, I was experiencing an intermittent wandering and a concerning vagueness at over 60 mph on the highway. Not pronounced, but at times it required more of my concentration to keep the car in my lane full time. Unlike some others, I had not experienced any notchiness or sudden pulling of the car - just annoying, minor see-saw corrections were needed at times. Today, I drove about 150 miles with a mix of interstate, city, suburban and twisty 2 lane back roads.
The high speed wandering seems to be gone. I can point the car on a straight and no back and forth drifting was noted. I usually drive with the steering in Comfort mode and noticed that, in my case at least, the steering has tightened up a bit and takes a smidge more effort than prior to the update. In Dynamic mode, it seems about the same to me but again, without any wandering. While the steering in the A6 is still not as precise as some other non-EPS models, the improvement in my car is, so far, a definite thumbs up due to the software update.
As reported by some others thus far, not everyone is finding the same positive results after the update. Perhaps expectations of comparisons to other cars driven is higher than mine or simply that individual results will vary - no way to know for sure. All I can report is my expectations of the update weren't very high and consequently, were met; I'm glad I had it done. The steering in my A6, while not perfect, is now acceptable. If I feel the same way 5000 miles from now, I will consider it a solid win.
08-31-2013, 02:27 PM
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Ok, I've had a chance to spend some time with the steering update. Before I get to my own evaluation, it's important to note that since not all owners have reported the same electric steering issues before the update, it's likely that not all will experience the same differences after the update has been applied. That said, this is my assessment based on a single C7 example - mine.
Before the update, I was experiencing an intermittent wandering and a concerning vagueness at over 60 mph on the highway. Not pronounced, but at times it required more of my concentration to keep the car in my lane full time. Unlike some others, I had not experienced any notchiness or sudden pulling of the car - just annoying, minor see-saw corrections were needed at times. Today, I drove about 150 miles with a mix of interstate, city, suburban and twisty 2 lane back roads.
The high speed wandering seems to be gone. I can point the car on a straight and no back and forth drifting was noted. I usually drive with the steering in Comfort mode and noticed that, in my case at least, the steering has tightened up a bit and takes a smidge more effort than prior to the update. In Dynamic mode, it seems about the same to me but again, without any wandering. While the steering in the A6 is still not as precise as some other non-EPS models, the improvement in my car is, so far, a definite thumbs up due to the software update.
As reported by some others thus far, not everyone is finding the same positive results after the update. Perhaps expectations of comparisons to other cars driven is higher than mine or simply that individual results will vary - no way to know for sure. All I can report is my expectations of the update weren't very high and consequently, were met; I'm glad I had it done. The steering in my A6, while not perfect, is now acceptable. If I feel the same way 5000 miles from now, I will consider it a solid win.
Before the update, I was experiencing an intermittent wandering and a concerning vagueness at over 60 mph on the highway. Not pronounced, but at times it required more of my concentration to keep the car in my lane full time. Unlike some others, I had not experienced any notchiness or sudden pulling of the car - just annoying, minor see-saw corrections were needed at times. Today, I drove about 150 miles with a mix of interstate, city, suburban and twisty 2 lane back roads.
The high speed wandering seems to be gone. I can point the car on a straight and no back and forth drifting was noted. I usually drive with the steering in Comfort mode and noticed that, in my case at least, the steering has tightened up a bit and takes a smidge more effort than prior to the update. In Dynamic mode, it seems about the same to me but again, without any wandering. While the steering in the A6 is still not as precise as some other non-EPS models, the improvement in my car is, so far, a definite thumbs up due to the software update.
As reported by some others thus far, not everyone is finding the same positive results after the update. Perhaps expectations of comparisons to other cars driven is higher than mine or simply that individual results will vary - no way to know for sure. All I can report is my expectations of the update weren't very high and consequently, were met; I'm glad I had it done. The steering in my A6, while not perfect, is now acceptable. If I feel the same way 5000 miles from now, I will consider it a solid win.
