Coating on MMI screen problem
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that's kind of what I was getting at originally...it *shouldn't* be a "high wear item"
there's no reason to ever touch the screen, so unless you're routinely eating a lobster dinner with drawn butter inside the car, it really shouldn't ever get more than dust on it. of course, passengers might touch it...and they should be summarily dispatched.
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If your polish doesnt work, new screens are available. I have seen them pop up on navplus.us before
so worst case you should be able to just replace the screen and not the entire unit. Hopefully the polish works out.
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Can you give me more detail about the new screens
You would not believe the runaround from Audi...(or maybe you would). "We can't get that information." etc. They told me Delphi was the manufacturer and I emailed tech support and they pointed me back to Audi! Finger pointing par excellence. Tell me how you found new screens on the navplus.us forum. Thanks.
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It's right in the middle of the dashboard
And it's inevitable that someone is going to touch it...I don't know about your passengers but most of mine are clients and I'm not going to scream at them if they touch my Nav screen. I will post the results. Audi and Delphi are pointing fingers at each other.
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What I've learned so far BTW
You can replace the unit, called an RNS-E unit, for $1,325 at navparts.com. Which was less than I thought it would be.
On Monday I am going to a detailer who says he has successfully removed the anti glare screen and promises peace from obsession with my screen. I'll let you know how that works out and what products work. Until then I am doing nothing...too scared I will make it worse. And trying not to obsess. Tonight I was told I have a guy's set of priorities when it comes to cars. This is true. Will post next week when I get the results of the anti glare removal. Audi and the manufacturer of the screen were uncooperative.
On Monday I am going to a detailer who says he has successfully removed the anti glare screen and promises peace from obsession with my screen. I'll let you know how that works out and what products work. Until then I am doing nothing...too scared I will make it worse. And trying not to obsess. Tonight I was told I have a guy's set of priorities when it comes to cars. This is true. Will post next week when I get the results of the anti glare removal. Audi and the manufacturer of the screen were uncooperative.
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FYI: Some of the units being sold online are European versions.
Cosmetically the only difference is that the US-versions have a "CD/SD" button and the Euro ones have "CD/TV"
Periodically Navteq/Audi offer update DVD's that both have updated maps and firmware for the units (turning on new features,etc) and have specific firmware for either US or Euro units and they are not interchangable. Do your research from your supplier to determine excatly what you are getting so you dont have problems in the future.
When I installed the RNS-E in my RS6, I spent the extra $ to get a new US-version unit (2 yrs ago) so all future US updates would just require inserting the new DVD. From what I understand, the Euro versions can be completely "Americanized" to work with the US-firmware. I have not been keeping up as frequently, so again, please check with your supplier if you go that route.
Periodically Navteq/Audi offer update DVD's that both have updated maps and firmware for the units (turning on new features,etc) and have specific firmware for either US or Euro units and they are not interchangable. Do your research from your supplier to determine excatly what you are getting so you dont have problems in the future.
When I installed the RNS-E in my RS6, I spent the extra $ to get a new US-version unit (2 yrs ago) so all future US updates would just require inserting the new DVD. From what I understand, the Euro versions can be completely "Americanized" to work with the US-firmware. I have not been keeping up as frequently, so again, please check with your supplier if you go that route.
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I have crap on mine, need to clean. I am almost about to use toothpaste
This works amazing on my marine GPS. I was afraid it would take off too much, but it didn't. The unit looks better than showroom. I used plain old Crest, not whitening, no tartar control, just the old fashioned, keep your teeth yellow version.
I haven't done this on the RS4 yet. Thought I'd use the cleaner cloth that came with my LCD for the home computer first.
If anyone's interested in the toothpaste route, just dab a small amount on a smooth finger tip and gently rub in small circles, wipe with a damp cloth. Worked on the GPS. Not sure what would be the result on the MMI.
I haven't done this on the RS4 yet. Thought I'd use the cleaner cloth that came with my LCD for the home computer first.
If anyone's interested in the toothpaste route, just dab a small amount on a smooth finger tip and gently rub in small circles, wipe with a damp cloth. Worked on the GPS. Not sure what would be the result on the MMI.