Pav_A8
13-01-2009, 10:41 PM
I have recently purchased a 2006 A8. There seems to be a problem with the navigation. When a new destination is entered, the unit calculates the directions correctly. However. whilst the correct directions keep showing on the speedo behind the steering for the duration of the journey, the map on the main screen stays fixed while the moving car leaves the screen! Has anyone had a similar problem? Is it just a setting that i don't know about?
The car is less than 3 years old but has done over 60,000 miles. Do you think the above problem with the nav could be sorted out by the dealer under warranty or because of the mileage, they will charge me?
The car currently has an MMI version 2120. Do you think an update to 5150 would fix the problem. I have 5150 on CD but i don't know the process to update the software. Step by step instructions here would be very much appreciated. I have read some horror stories of irreversible damage to the MMI hardware if the voltage drops during the update process. Is this true? How can one avoid this (other than by going to the dealer!). Also, i have heard that one needs vag-com to finish the update process. Again, is this right? If it is - how to i get my hand on it and what needs to be done on it>
Thanks
The car is less than 3 years old but has done over 60,000 miles. Do you think the above problem with the nav could be sorted out by the dealer under warranty or because of the mileage, they will charge me?
The car currently has an MMI version 2120. Do you think an update to 5150 would fix the problem. I have 5150 on CD but i don't know the process to update the software. Step by step instructions here would be very much appreciated. I have read some horror stories of irreversible damage to the MMI hardware if the voltage drops during the update process. Is this true? How can one avoid this (other than by going to the dealer!). Also, i have heard that one needs vag-com to finish the update process. Again, is this right? If it is - how to i get my hand on it and what needs to be done on it>
Thanks