2013 Q7 TDI prestige help
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2013 Q7 TDI prestige help
I am new to audi and just purchased a 2013 Q7 TDI Prestige. I am wanting to make sure the MMI is updated and the push start does not seem to be working. In plano area and wondering if anyone knows a good place or even just an audi fanatic who may be willing to assist at a reasonable price.
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I am new to audi and just purchased a 2013 Q7 TDI Prestige. I am wanting to make sure the MMI is updated and the push start does not seem to be working. In plano area and wondering if anyone knows a good place or even just an audi fanatic who may be willing to assist at a reasonable price.
I've bought their package for MMI firmware and NAV maps for our '10, and it's a good value, and recommended to bring it all up to speed. If you want to modernize, then a carplay kit can be ordered via Amazon for under $300, which will work with Android or iPhones, and is really a nice tech upgrade using the stock interface. There are other options also you can search/read about herein.
The push-to-start button not working is likely a simple issue. Start with ensuring the batteries in key fobs aren't dead, and that all your key sets will start the car, etc. The car needs to be fully scanned with a Volkswagon compatible...VAG-compatible diagnostic scantool, which I have, and you should also have before too long. The model you buy is based on what you want to be able to do; real DIY/fixing vs. reading trouble codes to be sure you don't get scammed by a shop, etc.
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Thanks for the info it is really helpful. Would you be willing to assist in getting stuff figured out and getting the vehicle up to all latest stuff and maybe fix the key issue. Happy to figure out some compensation. Are you in plano also. Not sure how we connect as am new to this site and not sure if exchange of numbers is allowed.
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Thanks for the info it is really helpful. Would you be willing to assist in getting stuff figured out and getting the vehicle up to all latest stuff and maybe fix the key issue. Happy to figure out some compensation. Are you in plano also. Not sure how we connect as am new to this site and not sure if exchange of numbers is allowed.
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Follow-up post for the Start/Stop Button curious:
Thread Creator advised the car is currently getting minor repairs from selling lot currently, and they just replaced the MMI control board. The illumination ring around the start/stop buttons does not function, which means there's no power to the start/stop buttons.
Diagnosis: The wire lead to the start/stop buttons was removed during the swap out of the MMI board, so they need to go in and reconnect the button leads to complete that repair. Remote key fob tested and is working normally/car's door sensor recognizes it.
This '13 Q7 TDI Prestige was professionally inspected and fully scanned prior to purchase and it's still under TDI extended warranty @136k miles. The engine/rear main seals, and turbo-pipe are leaking oil...looks like he hit the lottery, and also may get a new turbocharger.
From review of inspection scan results I can see there is a faulty door handle or two on the car creating parasitic drains/killing the battery; battery tested poorly for CCA on inspection.
NOTE: The minor items that failed the purchase inspection are being repaired by selling lot; always, always always, get any used Audi inspected for faults, just like our new forum member, Robert, did.
Thread Creator advised the car is currently getting minor repairs from selling lot currently, and they just replaced the MMI control board. The illumination ring around the start/stop buttons does not function, which means there's no power to the start/stop buttons.
Diagnosis: The wire lead to the start/stop buttons was removed during the swap out of the MMI board, so they need to go in and reconnect the button leads to complete that repair. Remote key fob tested and is working normally/car's door sensor recognizes it.
This '13 Q7 TDI Prestige was professionally inspected and fully scanned prior to purchase and it's still under TDI extended warranty @136k miles. The engine/rear main seals, and turbo-pipe are leaking oil...looks like he hit the lottery, and also may get a new turbocharger.
From review of inspection scan results I can see there is a faulty door handle or two on the car creating parasitic drains/killing the battery; battery tested poorly for CCA on inspection.NOTE: The minor items that failed the purchase inspection are being repaired by selling lot; always, always always, get any used Audi inspected for faults, just like our new forum member, Robert, did.
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