Is anyone else having problems with their A7
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2. Horizontal green bar across LCD screen when iPhone connected - not fixed, documented issue, told to wait for firmware update (no ETA)
3. Buzzing sound/road noise - misdiagnosed as speaker feedback on 1st attempt, made worse on 2nd attempt, currently in shop for 3rd attempt (2 weeks)
In the state of VA it's 3 unsuccessful attempts to fix an issue or 30 days in shop the first year. I'm getting pretty close to both and I only bought it 6 weeks ago.
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1. iPhone not available as media device - fixed, wiring harness (1 week)
2. Horizontal green bar across LCD screen when iPhone connected - not fixed, documented issue, told to wait for firmware update (no ETA)
3. Buzzing sound/road noise - misdiagnosed as speaker feedback on 1st attempt, made worse on 2nd attempt, currently in shop for 3rd attempt (2 weeks)
In the state of VA it's 3 unsuccessful attempts to fix an issue or 30 days in shop the first year. I'm getting pretty close to both and I only bought it 6 weeks ago.
2. Horizontal green bar across LCD screen when iPhone connected - not fixed, documented issue, told to wait for firmware update (no ETA)
3. Buzzing sound/road noise - misdiagnosed as speaker feedback on 1st attempt, made worse on 2nd attempt, currently in shop for 3rd attempt (2 weeks)
In the state of VA it's 3 unsuccessful attempts to fix an issue or 30 days in shop the first year. I'm getting pretty close to both and I only bought it 6 weeks ago.
Exactly where is the buzzing sound coming from?
Also, what version of the ios are you running?
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As for the iPhone, it was not an iOS issue, it was a defect in an A7 wiring harness which they replaced. It wouldn't surprise me if they're wiring harness was outsourced to China or someplace similar with the lowest bidder.
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Buzzing sound coming from the top of the driver's side window (how they confused that with speaker noise is beyond me). Did a drive with their tech (my dealer has 1, yes 1, tech certified in A7) and he confirmed that the window wouldn't close completely/tightly. After their 2nd attempt repair instead of a small gap creating a buzzing sound it was a large gap creating a wooshing sound. They tried to blame the pillarless design and said I should expect more road noise in the A7 than normal cars. What a load of BS, the car was extremely quiet when I purchased it and the quiet cabin being one of the selling points.
As for the iPhone, it was not an iOS issue, it was a defect in an A7 wiring harness which they replaced. It wouldn't surprise me if they're wiring harness was outsourced to China or someplace similar with the lowest bidder.
As for the iPhone, it was not an iOS issue, it was a defect in an A7 wiring harness which they replaced. It wouldn't surprise me if they're wiring harness was outsourced to China or someplace similar with the lowest bidder.
So based on their reasoning that frameless windows make the car more noisy, I guess the Porsche Panamera and the VW CC and other sports cars with frameless windows are pretty bad too.
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How exactly did they "fix" the window sealing problem that made it worse? The glass can only raise so much, so I assume they replaced the black rubber trim that touches the glass when the door is closed?
So based on their reasoning that frameless windows make the car more noisy, I guess the Porsche Panamera and the VW CC and other sports cars with frameless windows are pretty bad too.
So based on their reasoning that frameless windows make the car more noisy, I guess the Porsche Panamera and the VW CC and other sports cars with frameless windows are pretty bad too.
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1. iPhone not available as media device - fixed, wiring harness (1 week)
2. Horizontal green bar across LCD screen when iPhone connected - not fixed, documented issue, told to wait for firmware update (no ETA)
3. Buzzing sound/road noise - misdiagnosed as speaker feedback on 1st attempt, made worse on 2nd attempt, currently in shop for 3rd attempt (2 weeks)
In the state of VA it's 3 unsuccessful attempts to fix an issue or 30 days in shop the first year. I'm getting pretty close to both and I only bought it 6 weeks ago.
2. Horizontal green bar across LCD screen when iPhone connected - not fixed, documented issue, told to wait for firmware update (no ETA)
3. Buzzing sound/road noise - misdiagnosed as speaker feedback on 1st attempt, made worse on 2nd attempt, currently in shop for 3rd attempt (2 weeks)
In the state of VA it's 3 unsuccessful attempts to fix an issue or 30 days in shop the first year. I'm getting pretty close to both and I only bought it 6 weeks ago.
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'"Nonconformity" means a failure to conform with a warranty, a defect or a condition, including those that do not affect the driveability of the vehicle, which significantly impairs the use, market value, or safety of a motor vehicle.'
I floated this by my company's attorney and he said 'if it's not fixed the 3rd time, come to me, and we'll get it taken care of.' So I'm not too worried.
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'"Nonconformity" means a failure to conform with a warranty, a defect or a condition, including those that do not affect the driveability of the vehicle, which significantly impairs the use, market value, or safety of a motor vehicle.'
I floated this by my company's attorney and he said 'if it's not fixed the 3rd time, come to me, and we'll get it taken care of.' So I'm not too worried.
'"Nonconformity" means a failure to conform with a warranty, a defect or a condition, including those that do not affect the driveability of the vehicle, which significantly impairs the use, market value, or safety of a motor vehicle.'
I floated this by my company's attorney and he said 'if it's not fixed the 3rd time, come to me, and we'll get it taken care of.' So I'm not too worried.