Audi Emissions Fix Quandry

**Gmonster** · 01-09-2016,11:27 PM

I have a Nov 2013 A6 2.0 tdi BE, and have been sitting on the notification letter saying that it needs to go in for the software fix.

Coming up for its 3 year end warranty/MOT inspection and I am expecting the third degree when I tell the dealer that I don't want them to apply the fix.

Realise that there may be other threads on this; but... What are people's thoughts on this? Should I leave it for now? Or get the fix done etc. Cheers.

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**SMILEMAN** · 02-09-2016,07:01 AM

I had it done on mine, no problems or noticeble performance/economy changes whatsoever, only thing I noticed was an increase in the amount of dpf regens, although no data to back that, just think there were more.

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**Guest 2** · 02-09-2016,07:25 AM

Mine has been done and I don't have any complaints. It's not compulsory though so you aren't under any obligation to get it done.

**Bloater** · 02-09-2016,07:39 AM

Had mine done, don't notice any difference in performance or fuel economy.

Best of luck

**Needmorepower** · 02-09-2016,10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Gmonster

I have a Nov 2013 A6 2.0 tdi BE, and have been sitting on the notification letter saying that it needs to go in for the software fix.

Coming up for its 3 year end warranty/MOT inspection and I am expecting the third degree when I tell the dealer that I don't want them to apply the fix.

Realise that there may be other threads on this; but... What are people's thoughts on this? Should I leave it for now? Or get the fix done etc. Cheers.

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Not sure what the quandry is to be frank.

Had mine done a month or so ago and no issues, no drop in performance or mpg (possibly slight increase in mpg although different route to work means I can't be sure).
Do it, move on I say.

**Gazwould** · 02-09-2016,11:41 AM

If there is the same engine code and everyone's happy go for it , although you don't have to , no obligation or implications .

But across other VAG emissions updates other engine codes aren't as successful with reduced mpg , performance and diesel knock .

Problem following emissions fix

**MacHighlander** · 02-09-2016,11:49 AM

I know this is an A6 forum; have those who got it done all got an A6? Or a different model?

Chris, Bloater, Smileman; did you notice any increase in engine noise at idle or during take-off in 1st gear?

**NathanA** · 02-09-2016,12:01 PM

I was a little concerned but their final letter stated there would be no difference to the performance or economy. On that basis I had it done and there has been no difference. I know the government wanted it to be a mandatory fix and it may be so in years to come, indeed, the dealer may do it anyway if your car goes in for other work.