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Hi All, 2014 A6 Allroad in black The "colour-coded" wheel arch plastic things are dis-colouring to a sort of greyish colour with the texture of, I believe it's called, "orage peel". Is there any advice as to how to rectify or prevent the problem, don't want to start messing with odds and sods in case I actually make things worse !! If a keen "detailer" has any advice I would welcome such asisstance Regards, E

There are various sites you can use to correctly compare the "rolling circumference" of different wheel/tyre combinations. The obvious reason is to get the answers as close as possible to reduce any effects on speedo/abs etc etc.. An example Tire Size Comparison If the wheel tyre combination is listed on the fuel flap then 100% it will be OK One certain advantage of dropping the wheels size is comfort! The A6 Allroad I purchased had 20" wheels (255/40/20 tyres) ... very quickly changed to 18" (235/55/18 tyres) just for the improvement to ride ! Put simply the total radius is the wheel + the tyre.. if the wheel is large the tyre is skinny, if the wheel is smaller the tyre is taller. The taller the tyre the more flexible and capable of absorbing impacts it becomes. The fact that 18" tyres are, generally, cheaper than 20" tyres was a secondary consideration for me ...... I just wanted to keep my teeth in when driving UK potholed roads !!

In the "pinned" section is my post from when I had a reverse camera fitted to a A6 allroad by Audi Retrofit Specialist | Autologics . Well pleased then, and still am, absolutely no problems with it at all, May I suggest you give them a ring ??

I used these folks, extremely helpful in all respects .. Satnavishop.co.uk worth a check of the website and maybe a phone call !

I used Satnavishop.co.uk to update my 2014 A6 allroad with 3G+ MMI. "David" was extremely helpful, answered every "help" email within an hour, and they sorted all the hiccups easily. Hiccups were unusual, it seems, as some other work had resulted in some of the MMI already being updated, but no-one knew... least of all me. !!

I used Satnavishop.co.uk to update my 2014 A6 allroad with 3G+ MMI. "David" was extremely helpful, answered every "help" email within an hour, and they sorted all the hiccups easily. Hiccups were unusual, it seems, as some other work had resulted in some of the MMI already being updated, but no-one knew... least of all me. !!

Might not be relevant at all, but a similar problem (heat one side cold the other) on a different car was also caused by a partially blocked matrix. It seems that a partial blockage allows a very low flow that provides a bit of hot water to give heat to one side, but once thats gone the "other" side only has lukewarm/cold water flow, so generates no heat at the vents. Replacing the matrix with a "freeflowing" one solves the problem as both sides get plenty of hot water. Hope that helps, although I accept it might not !!

Hi memzey, antenna is placed front right hand corner of dash just beside the speaker grill (1.jpg). Cable goes down the right hand side, then in behind the fuse box cover,(2.jpg) then out and under the steering wheel area with excess cable pushed into the large recess, (3.jpg) cable then goes up and over, tucked in between the fascia and the steering wheel and into the MMI. I simple connected to the MMI then reseated the MMI with the cable coming out of the top right corner.(4.jpg) Not ideal in any way but it works. Car is booked in to a local auto electrician to have a new aerial fitted the week after next. The SRS warning light is apparently caused simply by having to unplug the two cables underneath the MMI in order to get sufficient access to the aerial socket. Simple reset with the appropriate kit sorted that.

Quick update folowing the weekends efforts. On Saturday I removed the MMI again and found a way to re-route the generic aerials cable such that, although not perfect it is out of the way and the aerial is at the bottom edge of the windscreen. Satnav has worked perfectly with 8/9/10 satellites when ever checked. At least this proves its the existing aerial that is the problem. Along with memzey I also still have the airbag light now on since I started this saga. I don't have a code reader so the car is booked in to a local non-audi specalist for next week. They will check out and fix the airbag problem, and advise me on their cost of fixing the satnav aerial properly. I know I've got it working with the bodge, but I like things done properly.....

Progress, of sorts..... using the second video above (thanks Alpha Omega) and the purchased tools, I successfully, eventually, gained access to the rear of the MMI. The cables are very short and a couple have to be unclipped to get to the back. Plugged in a generic GPS aerial off ebay (less the £5.00!!) and it all started working, 9/10 satellies received... happy me .. or so I thought...... I couldn't work out/see any way to mount the aerial near the windscreen, so simply placed it on top of the MMI. Then had some "fun" getting it all back together..... there is VERY little room and the numerous cables conspire to prevent easy access/movement ... but got there eventually. Test drove it and it was VERY erratic, quick check and only 3/4 satellites... so obviously on top of the MMI is useless. Another days work I guess trying to find a better place/way, but at least I know how to gain access. To add to my woes, the "safety systems" warning is now illuminated... I wonder if the repeated moving of the seat and kneeling on it to try and get a torch/eyesight into the MMI area has damaged something, a very quick look doesn't show any loose connections, again something for another day ... ......at 72 my arthiritus, bad back, eyesight and patience have all run short for today !

OK, from memory as the car isn't here at the moment..... with no route planned, select "Tour", then select the topline, regardless of what it says, press centre button, rotate centre button one click clockwise. Should now display number of satellites and assumed position .. in my case "0" and south wales-ish even though I'm 80 odd miles from there !!

I used these folks, very pleased with their support and their product. Audi Sat Nav Update Discs | Map DVD 2023 (satnavishop.co.uk)

Remove Audi MMI module (audizine.com) That's all it says .....

That looks a possibility, thank you, appreciate the help. Hopefully these tools will be man enough to do the job !! 12 Heavy Duty Car Trim Removal Set Radio Panel Door Dash Vehicle Repair Pry Clip 7427274231726 | eBay

Found an article that says the MMI is held in by one screw that is accessible after the climate control panel is removed....... but doesn't tell me how to remove the climate control panel ..... any one able to assist ?