Questions you thought were too dumb to ask

[Twineffect]

Ignore him, this is so post to be a safe place to post these types of questions.

People need to ask questions so others can answer, we all learn by sharing knowledge with each other.


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Thanks, but trolls don't bother me anyway!

[Twineffect]

To be honest, I think it's the seatbelt. lol, I have that option available in my S7 also.

I was thinking that was a possibility, but there is a setting in another menu to auto tension the belts. Don't really see why you would put it here also.

I mean, there aren't many tensioners in a car to begin with, and the drive shaft/supercharger doesn't make any sense, so it has to be the seat belts I guess!

[VR2V8]

2013 A7 - when changing drive modes (Audi drive select) there is an option for individual. Under that there is a spot for belt tensioner. What does that do?

To be honest, I think it's the seatbelt. lol, I have that option available in my S7 also.

My 2018 S6 does NOT list this under individual...

[Dasquade]

It are indeed the seat belt tensiors. If not mistaken they will put extra tension on them when the sensors detect a possible collition...if not mistaken is it part of the brake guard package.

[bryanb8]

2013 A7 - when changing drive modes (Audi drive select) there is an option for individual. Under that there is a spot for belt tensioner. What does that do?

To be honest, I think it's the seatbelt. lol, I have that option available in my S7 also.

My 2018 S6 does NOT list this under individual...

The belt tensioners are not under Individual settings. In order to get to them in the MMI, they are Vehicle Setting --> Seats --> Driver's Seat --> Automatic Belt Tensioner. Below are all the options under individual settings and how to get to the belt tensioner....Hope this helps Twineffect...

[Twineffect]

The belt tensioners are not under Individual settings. In order to get to them in the MMI, they are Vehicle Setting --> Seats --> Driver's Seat --> Automatic Belt Tensioner. Below are all the options under individual settings and how to get to the belt tensioner....Hope this helps Twineffect...

You have a different menu than me. Mine is USA spec, so no suspension setting. Yours is probably newer as well. I have only Engine/transmission (one setting), steering, and belt tensioner.
I also have the setting you mentioned under seats. Weird that it is in 2 spots.

[bryanb8]

You have a different menu than me. Mine is USA spec, so no suspension setting. Yours is probably newer as well. I have only Engine/transmission (one setting), steering, and belt tensioner.
I also have the setting you mentioned under seats. Weird that it is in 2 spots.

Mine is also a US model....(NorCal...aka Northern California). Strange I've never seen Belt Tensioner on any US S6 under Individual settings on the Car/Drive Select screen. Mine is fully loaded and you may not have all the settings I have but there should be a few of them, but not any additional too them.

***Edit*** I just went back and saw you have an A7, not an A6/S6....your menu's may indeed be different. Well, I guess if anyone has the same question for an A6/S6, here are some pics.

[wuplur]

I have noticed that they took the tensioners off the list on the newer years

[bknewtype]

Anyway to take off side markers without removing bumper ?


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[Dasquade]

I think the seat belt tensions do come as two features. One when you enter the car, sit in seat and buckle up....in my car once buckled they pre tension them slightly.
Additionally, like i mentioned earlier, in case of an accident they will put extra tension on the belts so you get extra strapped in.
....i think, luckly didn't had to experience that last feature....

[flyfishing]

Anyway to take off side markers without removing bumper ?


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yes, you've got to wedge your hand in there. it was a PITA. i think the rear right one was the most difficult. IIRC you can apply pressure from the outside like a fulcrum and it will pop out more easily.

[bknewtype]

yes, you've got to wedge your hand in there. it was a PITA. i think the rear right one was the most difficult. IIRC you can apply pressure from the outside like a fulcrum and it will pop out more easily.

I only want to do the front. Hrmmm so its possible.........

Scared of cracking the paint on my bumper
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[flyfishing]

Front easy. Turn wheels left and right for more access. I don’t remember if you have to pull liner. I just pushed from either inside out or vice versa. The fronts pop out easy.




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[bknewtype]

Front easy. Turn wheels left and right for more access. I don’t remember if you have to pull liner. I just pushed from either inside out or vice versa. The fronts pop out easy.




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Thanks will give it a try! Taking a liner off is easy vs taking apart the whole bumper lol


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[flyfishing]

I removed the front in prob 10-15 mins for both


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[bknewtype]

I removed the front in prob 10-15 mins for both


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I assume to put back on i dont need the fender liners off? Just pop back in from the front?


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[flyfishing]

Once you pop one off you’ll see how they pop in and it will be very easy to figure out


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[flyfishing]

If you search one of my old posts (it’s under a thread about side markers) I think I found out you didn’t even need to stick your hands in. I think if you use the blunt end of a screw driver and put pressure on one end of the side marker, it acts as a fulcrum and pops it out.


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[GasMan]

I did both front and rears with the tip of a screwdriver wrapped in masking tape to protect the paint. Had all 4 reflectors swapped out in only a few minutes. Taking off the liner is overkill.

[bknewtype]

I did both front and rears with the tip of a screwdriver wrapped in masking tape to protect the paint. Had all 4 reflectors swapped out in only a few minutes. Taking off the liner is overkill.

I assume using trim removal tools work just as well?


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[bknewtype]

If you search one of my old posts (it’s under a thread about side markers) I think I found out you didn’t even need to stick your hands in. I think if you use the blunt end of a screw driver and put pressure on one end of the side marker, it acts as a fulcrum and pops it out.


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Thanks for the help. More confident bout it now :D


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[kebabman]

I assume using trim removal tools work just as well?


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Removed my front and rear side markers using a Harbor freight trim tool set, was about $5 and makes the job super easy, no need to get access to the rear of the markers at all.

[bknewtype]

Removed my front and rear side markers using a Harbor freight trim tool set, was about $5 and makes the job super easy, no need to get access to the rear of the markers at all.

Awesome! That’s what i have. Thanks!


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[daytona rs7]

I have noticed that they took the tensioners off the list on the newer years

MY17 RS7 (USA spec) has seat belt tensioners as an option in MMI

[wuplur]

Is it in both spots of the MMI? Individual section of drive select and also seats section of vehicle settings

[kebabman]

Is it in both spots of the MMI? Individual section of drive select and also seats section of vehicle settings

It’s only in the seat section of vehicle settings in my 2016 RS7, nothing about seatbelts in the Drive Select individual menu.

[MolonLabe300]

I have the option in both places. In my 13 S6 prestige.
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[cappyj]

Can somebody tell me if the trunk (luggage compartment) is supposed to be difficult to latch?

I have a new 2018 A6 - compared to my old car (328), my wife's Honda, and really any car I've rented, the trunk on the Audi is hard to latch. Don't really like slamming my trunk, but if I don't, it kind of hits the latch and bounces back up. I can close it using the inside handle (to avoid finger prints on the lid), but I have to give it a fairly strong tug.

Not sure if this is normal to Audi, or maybe because the car is new. Don't really want to complain to the service department if it's normal.

Thanks

[coop3422]

Can somebody tell me if the trunk (luggage compartment) is supposed to be difficult to latch?

I have a new 2018 A6 - compared to my old car (328), my wife's Honda, and really any car I've rented, the trunk on the Audi is hard to latch. Don't really like slamming my trunk, but if I don't, it kind of hits the latch and bounces back up. I can close it using the inside handle (to avoid finger prints on the lid), but I have to give it a fairly strong tug.

Not sure if this is normal to Audi, or maybe because the car is new. Don't really want to complain to the service department if it's normal.

Thanks

I noticed when I got my 2015 A6 that sometimes I need to try closing the trunk a couple times too. Curious if this is normal as well.

[ramaraju]

My 2013 A6 does the same too. I just thought it is normal...Sometimes I feel like I'm slamming it too hard (though I don't like it) than required because I don't want it to bounce back..

[Shuga]

Can somebody tell me if the trunk (luggage compartment) is supposed to be difficult to latch?

I have a new 2018 A6 - compared to my old car (328), my wife's Honda, and really any car I've rented, the trunk on the Audi is hard to latch. Don't really like slamming my trunk, but if I don't, it kind of hits the latch and bounces back up. I can close it using the inside handle (to avoid finger prints on the lid), but I have to give it a fairly strong tug.

Not sure if this is normal to Audi, or maybe because the car is new. Don't really want to complain to the service department if it's normal.

Thanks

I noticed when I got my 2015 A6 that sometimes I need to try closing the trunk a couple times too. Curious if this is normal as well.

My 2013 A6 does the same too. I just thought it is normal...Sometimes I feel like I'm slamming it too hard (though I don't like it) than required because I don't want it to bounce back..

If your key is in your pocket or to close to the trunk it will pop back up. It won’t allow the trunk to close if it thinks the key is inside the trunk...


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[coop3422]

If your key is in your pocket or to close to the trunk it will pop back up. It won’t allow the trunk to close if it thinks the key is inside the trunk...


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I have had that happen, after the gym I put my bag in my trunk with the key in it. Kept popping open, after the 6th time I figured out why. Probably looked like an idiot lol. My old Infiniti would let me have the key anywhere in the car, and simply unlock the doors with the button.

[Shuga]

I have had that happen, after the gym I put my bag in my trunk with the key in it. Kept popping open, after the 6th time I figured out why. Probably looked like an idiot lol. My old Infiniti would let me have the key anywhere in the car, and simply unlock the doors with the button.

Haha. It happens to the best of us!


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[PSUGOLD]

Is there any good place to store change?? Just got the car, looking for any little hidden spots. The main storage is huge, as well as the one behind the shifter. Any hidden small change places???

[Shuga]

Is there any good place to store change?? Just got the car, looking for any little hidden spots. The main storage is huge, as well as the one behind the shifter. Any hidden small change places???

I put mine in the ash tray


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[bknewtype]

Change? I only have plastic. #brokelife


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[GasMan]

I assume using trim removal tools work just as well?


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That would be a better way to do it.

[bknewtype]

That would be a better way to do it.

Worked. ;) thanks all




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[cappyj]

If your key is in your pocket or to close to the trunk it will pop back up. It won’t allow the trunk to close if it thinks the key is inside the trunk...


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Tried closing with the key out of range with the trunk. Still needed a very forceful slam to close. Judging from other posters, I guess this is just normal. May have a tech look at it at my next service, but not with a special appointment

[bryanb8]

Is there any good place to store change?? Just got the car, looking for any little hidden spots. The main storage is huge, as well as the one behind the shifter. Any hidden small change places???

Under the armrest, above the USB ports is a spot for change....