A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the D3 Audi A8 produced from 2003-2010 and Audi S8 produced from 2006-2010

MMI select

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 21, 2024 | 04:41 PM
  #1  
zen beer's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 123
Likes: 10
Default MMI select

I just got this one running from a no start condition due to a broken steering column lock. Now when trying to select anything with the MMI I can scroll to my hearts content, but when I push on the button to select nothing happens? Anyone familiar with this or heard of it before. No codes that I am seeing in VCDS that would indicate an issue.
2009 S8
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2024 | 09:08 AM
  #2  
dvs_dave's Avatar
AudiWorld Wiseguy
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,072
Likes: 321
From: Chicago
Default

Most likely a bad selector **** on the MMI control panel. Could just need cleaning, or it’s bad and a replacement control panel is needed.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2024 | 12:30 PM
  #3  
zen beer's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 123
Likes: 10
Default

before I take the center console apart is that center button able to be cleaned? Most post I see are for the buttons around the MMI
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2024 | 01:22 PM
  #4  
dvs_dave's Avatar
AudiWorld Wiseguy
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,072
Likes: 321
From: Chicago
Default

As much as the buttons are. They’re all on the same board.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2024 | 06:19 AM
  #5  
zen beer's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 123
Likes: 10
Default

If I need to replace does the MMI require vin coding? If so can it be done through VCDS or carprog without in circuit soldering(6pin eeprom)?
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2024 | 07:52 AM
  #6  
dvs_dave's Avatar
AudiWorld Wiseguy
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,072
Likes: 321
From: Chicago
Default

The MMI control panel is not VIN locked. Straight swap plug and play. Loads available used online. Just consider its a common failure item (because of where the cup holders are, they often get drinks spilled onto them) so make sure to buy from a reputable seller with good return policies.
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2024 | 04:12 PM
  #7  
zen beer's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 123
Likes: 10
Default

Thanks, 10 minutes later and I have button select again. Super simple and there are circuit boards available on amazon/ebay if you can't find a replacement.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zen beer
A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
1
Oct 9, 2023 01:55 PM
leeelooo
Q7 MK 1 Discussion
9
Sep 20, 2022 08:16 AM
Donald Middleton
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
0
Oct 27, 2018 12:28 AM
automarine
TT (Mk1) Discussion
0
Jan 7, 2018 06:41 PM
TRM04
A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
8
Jul 29, 2016 09:26 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:38 AM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE