The new Q7 smartphone interface

**Nemo78** · 09-12-2016,03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mozart

Well, first problem was with with bottom door bars (like this from your avatar's picture

). Ie bars from left side didn't match to the rest. It was like they were taken from not S-line model. But lately Audi replaced them for proper one. Also the same door creaked. Also the same door from the inside were not in the same line as dashboard. Unfortunately, there is nothing in the history, but this left door was changed obviously.

Definitely sounds like the doors been changed...did you buy the car new or used? I can't remember without going back through the thread.

Originally Posted by Mozart

There is also strange behavior of front parking sensors, they can activate when nothing is closing. But this I have observed in another Q7, which seems that Q7 are not best in the world

.

Yup mine does this, in fact so did my original one, never worked out why? Sensitivity or just the car picking up mysterious happenings around the car....

Originally Posted by Mozart

I noticed also some strong vibration just before car go to the stop mode and turn off. I don't know if this is related more with autohold or start&stop system, but I can't see this in Q7 that I got from service as a replacement car. Small things, but all together are really frustrating...

So I sometimes get a judder type sensation when start stop kicks in, it's like the engine cuts out and brakes clasp on before the car really has come to a halt. Only happens now and then. I don't feel a vibration.

Can't comment on phonebox unfortunately as my fruity type of phone doesn't understand wireless charging...

**Mozart** · 09-12-2016,04:27 PM

I bought it as kind of demo car, as it was used by importer and then sold to the Audi dealer. Anyway, Audi service is about to start working on my car, so I hope that they will fix all. If we get to the reason of that vibration I will share with you the details. As far as Audi Smartphone Interface I don't have any hope as I've heard that their electrician is not so experienced, so I expect to hear something like "sorry, it's impossible"

**ragebe** · 09-12-2016,04:29 PM

In your shoes, I'd be tempted to return the vehicle for a full refund and buy another. Sale of Goods Act gives six-year cover in the UK; don't know if you have something similar in Polska.

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**Mozart** · 09-12-2016,04:53 PM

I was also thinking about returning car with full refund as we have that also based on the civil law. But the car has been checked in other place and doesn't seem to be involved in any crash. This dealer promised to fix all issues and if they succeed and add, let's say, full refund service till the end of warranty as a redeem, I think I can go for it

Especially, that I already talked to the expert witness who said that if all parts have been replaced with original parts, there was no additional paint, then the car will not lose its value. So replaced windscreen, front bumper (and some additional stuff near bumper) and this mysterious door will not affect the value.
By the way, the reason that I started asking about Audi Smartphone Interface was, apart that I thought its missing or not working, the need of using youtube

I usually play some music for my kids, as its much more easier, instead of having everything on SD

Obvious solution would be to run it on smartphone and play via bluetooth, but it doesn't seem convenient while driving and having phone in phonebox

Do you have any workaround?

**ragebe** · 09-12-2016,04:56 PM

Can you not plug a lead into your phone and the Aux socket? 3.5mm jack-plug either end.

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**Mozart** · 09-12-2016,05:24 PM

Apologize, I wasn't clear. I meant to use MMI to navigate, as I think this is one of the best car multimedia system. You can still focus on driving and operate media. There are some apps like Auepo, so perhaps, there is something for youtube?

**Mozart** · 15-01-2017,10:05 AM

Hi,
All the best in new 2017 for all of you.
I have a quick update. Service has fixed some issues like doors or driver's seat. Also I have now full functionality of the Phonebox, including wireless charging and here I got some new "facts" from Audi. They told me that all Q7 manufactured before 07.2015 don't have wireless charging...
But they tried with something they called driver (some hardware part) from other Q7 that has it and it worked with my car. So they ordered it for me, but in order to work in my car they had to put it in that other Q7, program it and then put into my car. Anyway, it works fine now.
I found in this thread Predictive Efficiency Assistant - Page 4
same problem with my car. I showed them that this version of software should bring Adaptive Cruise Control option in MMI, but they didn't want to install anything, saying that its not that simple and if my car doesn't have this feature it means its not for this car. Strange, as I have ACC, predictive information and road signs recognition....so using speed limit from road signs should also work?

cheers.

**srbsq7** · 15-01-2017,01:01 PM

Hi Mozart,

Traffic sign recognition and predictive efficiency assist are two additional options to ACC and all 3 are included in the Dynamic pack. If you have them, then the ACC does adapt speeds to roadsigns and speed limit info in the sat nav data I believe.

It certainly works for me and recognises temporary road signs.

**andyhud007** · 15-01-2017,01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mozart

Apologize, I wasn't clear. I meant to use MMI to navigate, as I think this is one of the best car multimedia system. You can still focus on driving and operate media. There are some apps like Auepo, so perhaps, there is something for youtube?

I use Napster & Web Radio and the MMI Connect app. I can then use the MMI to control all my music. If you dont have Audi SmartPhone Interface then it can't be retrofitted by Audi, they won't do it but there are people in the world willing to do it for you for a price but you need to send your MMI unit in the glove box to them. No guarantees either.

**andyhud007** · 15-01-2017,01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mozart

I found in this thread Predictive Efficiency Assistant - Page 4
same problem with my car. I showed them that this version of software should bring Adaptive Cruise Control option in MMI, but they didn't want to install anything, saying that its not that simple and if my car doesn't have this feature it means its not for this car. Strange, as I have ACC, predictive information and road signs recognition....so using speed limit from road signs should also work?

cheers.

Mozart I cant quite understand what your asking. ACC in the MMI but you have ACC?

What do you think your missing?

Cheers

Andy