New Product - CETE Automotive Memory Modules

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CETE Automotive has introduced some new memory modules that have the ability to memorize the drive select mode and/or stop/start assist setting on shutoff. The drive select memory is a great little addition for RS models which have the terrible design to drop out of RS modes to standard drive select modes when restarted.

CETE Audi A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7 C8 Memory Module

• Complete Control of Drive Select Remains
• Complete Control of Stop/Start Remains
• No More Need to Reset to Your Desired Drive Select on Startup
• No More Need to Reset to Your Desired SSA Setting on Startup
• Module Remembers Last SSA Setting Whether On or Off
• No Need for Any Additional Startup Steps for SSA Memory
• Tapping of Wiring is Required
• Long Press of Steering Wheel Mute Button - Module Turns On/Off
• Startup - Drive Select Mode and SSA Remain from Last Shutdown

CETE Audi A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7 C8 Memory Module <-Click link for more information

Information:
With this CETE Automotive drive select memory module you will no longer have your drive select set back to Auto or out of your chosen drive select mode on every startup. Especially useful for RS owners that want the car to restart in their chosen RS1/2 mode. The RS mode must be set with the touchscreen for it to be memorized for the next startup. The module also memorizes your Stop/Start system setting so no more turning the SSA off on every startup if you dislike that feature. With the long press of the mute button on your steering wheel you can turn the module on or off. The full factory control systems stay intact and functional.

Ordering:
Modules are ready to ship now directly to your location. Ordering can be done directly through the link above which takes you to the Europrice website or with any authorized reseller. Shipping cost is not included in the product pricing and is calculated upon checkout depending on your location (you can estimate shipping by adding the product to your cart and viewing the car at any time). Tracking will be provided when module packages depart to each purchaser.

Questions:
If you have any questions or needs other than those posted above please don't hesitate to PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers!

[pwdrskr]

Ordered! Finally a way to keep the car in RS mode! ASS was "solved" with the product most of us purchased from Australia. However, now with everything in one it makes sense to switch. I'm sure it will mean removing that module in favor of the CETE module.

Now, I just need to figure out how to have the HUD display switch back and forth between the RS display and Navigation display on its own when using the onboard navigation. Currently, there is only the option for HUD RS Display 100% of the time even when using Navigation, or never regardless of Navigation state. Why can't the HUD show RS display and the switch to Navigation when needed?

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You should have tracking already, thanks for the order again!

[CanuckRS]

If it would remember your drive select mode when using the steering wheel button, that would be much more helpful than having to do it through the screen.

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If it would remember your drive select mode when using the steering wheel button, that would be much more helpful than having to do it through the screen.

The steering wheel does not communicate in the same manner using the CAN network in the car as the touchscreen does. As much as that would be a nice feature it would be something that would then only work for the steering wheel button and not selected through the touchscreen.

I would imagine for many owners if they drive in an RS mode it's usually the same one for extended periods of times. Selecting with the touchscreen once to have that RS mode set every startup is pretty convenient. Don't even have the use the steering wheel button

Cheers,

[hiroshikato1]

Can this be used on the 2022 RS6's? I only ask this because I was one of the members who tried the unit from Australia that disabled the Auto stop/start shortly after I took delivery. It seemed to be fine until the dash turned into a Christmas tree upon start up. The unit did not work on 22's, for whatever reason. I have never received any word from the other online retailers selling these units confirming compatibility on 2022 cars. Please let me know. Thank you. Hiro

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Can this be used on the 2022 RS6's? I only ask this because I was one of the members who tried the unit from Australia that disabled the Auto stop/start shortly after I took delivery. It seemed to be fine until the dash turned into a Christmas tree upon start up. The unit did not work on 22's, for whatever reason. I have never received any word from the other online retailers selling these units confirming compatibility on 2022 cars. Please let me know. Thank you. Hiro

These will work with all RS6 C8 models regardless of the year. This has shipped out and been used on several '22 RS6/7 models already.

Cheers,

[montoya]

How much rewiring is required here, or is it plug and play?

[montoya]

How much rewiring is required here, or is it plug and play?

Nevermind, I downloaded the instructions on your site. It is tapping into the wiring under the seat using splice connectors, so fairly easy but care must be taken to identify the correct wires in the 50 pin connector and splicing must be done correctly. All doable with care and attention to detail, no removal of wires from the connector that I see.

[pwdrskr]

Nevermind, I downloaded the instructions on your site. It is tapping into the wiring under the seat using splice connectors, so fairly easy but care must be taken to identify the correct wires in the 50 pin connector and splicing must be done correctly. All doable with care and attention to detail, no removal of wires from the connector that I see.

You beat me to the reply. Was about to say I looked over the instructions as well. They are worded a bit poorly due to them being a translation. Step 1 of the electrical connection steps is somewhat vague as to whether four wires need to be pulled from the 54p connector or just identified. Reading further it would seem that they only need to be identified as those are the wires to be tapped. Then some new wire pins inserted. All in all, pretty easy. Similar to the install for the first iteration of the ASS module before the second gen version that is full plug and play....

[montoya]

You beat me to the reply. Was about to say I looked over the instructions as well. They are worded a bit poorly due to them being a translation. Step 1 of the electrical connection steps is somewhat vague as to whether four wires need to be pulled from the 54p connector or just identified. Reading further it would seem that they only need to be identified as those are the wires to be tapped. Then some new wire pins inserted. All in all, pretty easy. Similar to the install for the first iteration of the ASS module before the second gen version that is full plug and play....

Yes, we see the same thing. Order placed, nice solution for two problems!

[pwdrskr]

Yes, we see the same thing. Order placed, nice solution for two problems!

Agreed. Mine arrives today. Should have it installed within a day or two. Kind of depends on a couple other things I need to do at some point.

[ooljima]

Where is everyone storing the module itself when installed? Under the seat in the same nook?

[pwdrskr]

Where is everyone storing the module itself when installed? Under the seat in the same nook?

exactly. there is plenty of room next to the Gateway Controller.

[montoya]

PSA- I installed my module today. The wiring to the control module is full of multi-colored wire in a big bundle. And one persons purple is another's violet so looking for the right wire is difficult. I found the only way to be sure was to take the connector out of the locking mechanism after which you can read the pin numbers on the connector (very small btw!) to make sure you have the right wires. I could not judge by colors alone the right wires to connect to.

I should have taken pictures but I was in the middle of the install with my phone in the house... sorry!

[pwdrskr]

PSA- I installed my module today. The wiring to the control module is full of multi-colored wire in a big bundle. And one persons purple is another's violet so looking for the right wire is difficult. I found the only way to be sure was to take the connector out of the locking mechanism after which you can read the pin numbers on the connector (very small btw!) to make sure you have the right wires. I could not judge by colors alone the right wires to connect to.

I should have taken pictures but I was in the middle of the install with my phone in the house... sorry!

This is a great point to make for all us DIYers out there. The wire position numbers are stenciled to exterior of each connector. As Montoya says, the connector housing blocks the view of these numbers. The only way to see them is to remove the connectors (there are two) from the plug housing. I'll be reinstalling a CETE memory module sometime next week and will do my best to take photos of things that aren't already included in the install instructions.

I'm giving this another shot because CETE has an update unit that will apparently address my complaint, namely, that the memory module didn't always remember the last state prior to vehicle shut down. This happened consistently when stopping then starting again after a short time. Turns out it's got to do with the timing for when the module sends the signal to the car and the length of time it takes for the MMI to fully initialize. The theory (and it sure seems like a sound one) is that the Memory Module starts up faster than the MMI. Because of this, the signal to set the Drive Select to the last one used arrives too quickly. The MMI hasn't fully initialized and therefore isn't ready to accept the signal sent by the Memory Module. When this happens, it appears the Memory Module isn't functioning. The solution was for a delay to be added to the Memory Module process that sends the signal to the MMI.

The ASS wasn't affected as this system starts up much faster than the MMI.

The new CETE Memory Module is scheduled to arrive early next week. Might take a few days to get it installed. I'll try to take photos this time

[montoya]

This is a great point to make for all us DIYers out there. The wire position numbers are stenciled to exterior of each connector. As Montoya says, the connector housing blocks the view of these numbers. The only way to see them is to remove the connectors (there are two) from the plug housing. I'll be reinstalling a CETE memory module sometime next week and will do my best to take photos of things that aren't already included in the install instructions.

I'm giving this another shot because CETE has an update unit that will apparently address my complaint, namely, that the memory module didn't always remember the last state prior to vehicle shut down. This happened consistently when stopping then starting again after a short time. Turns out it's got to do with the timing for when the module sends the signal to the car and the length of time it takes for the MMI to fully initialize. The theory (and it sure seems like a sound one) is that the Memory Module starts up faster than the MMI. Because of this, the signal to set the Drive Select to the last one used arrives too quickly. The MMI hasn't fully initialized and therefore isn't ready to accept the signal sent by the Memory Module. When this happens, it appears the Memory Module isn't functioning. The solution was for a delay to be added to the Memory Module process that sends the signal to the MMI.

The ASS wasn't affected as this system starts up much faster than the MMI.

The new CETE Memory Module is scheduled to arrive early next week. Might take a few days to get it installed. I'll try to take photos this time

OK- I noticed this same issue yesterday. I guess I should contact Europrice too for an improved model with the delay.

[hiroshikato1]

Not sure if this is true but I have been told by two Audi techs that any CETE module will be detected by AoA. Whether CETE suspension or this auto/start stop unit. Obviously, it won't trigger a TD1 but with all of the electrical issues with our cars... I just don't want Audi to have another reason to deny warranty claims down the road. That being said, I would love to not have to shut off the auto on/off every time I sit in the car. Please let us know if the new module does what the description states, like I posted the 2021 and the 2022 wiring is NOT the same... which makes me question how the same unit can work on all of the C8 cars.

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OK- I noticed this same issue yesterday. I guess I should contact Europrice too for an improved model with the delay.

CETE has added a delay to sending out the drive select memory command to the MMI. It seems that with some MMI firmware the boot time is longer than what CETE original designed these modules around. The memory module was sending out the drive select change request back to your RS mode before the MMI was fully booted every time.

Anyone experiencing any RS mode memory issues with the original set of modules that shipped please do let me know and the module can be swapped out for a newer version: [email protected]

All orders shipped beyond May 1st, 2023 are the newest version with the added delay for more reliable functionality with all MMI firmware types.

Not sure if this is true but I have been told by two Audi techs that any CETE module will be detected by AoA. Whether CETE suspension or this auto/start stop unit. Obviously, it won't trigger a TD1 but with all of the electrical issues with our cars... I just don't want Audi to have another reason to deny warranty claims down the road. That being said, I would love to not have to shut off the auto on/off every time I sit in the car. Please let us know if the new module does what the description states, like I posted the 2021 and the 2022 wiring is NOT the same... which makes me question how the same unit can work on all of the C8 cars.

No, the CETE memory module is not immediately detectable by a dealership unless they remove the seat bottom of the backseat. No error codes are stored when using the memory module. The memory module can be turned off completely with a long press of the steering wheel Mute button so even the nosiest tech could be thwarted. With the memory module off the car behaves like it does stock.

A CETE suspension controller also is not immediately detectable as it does not generally leave any error codes while in standard use and it can essentially be turned off as well by simply setting all the ride heights back to stock with the phone app which takes less than a few minutes. A tech would have to be looking at the level sensor wiring closely, taking the undertray panels off or taking panels out of the trunk to find evidence of a CETE suspension controller setup. With that said it would easier for a tech to spot a suspension controller than the memory module which is virtually hidden completely.

Any wiring change between years does not pertain to the wiring that CETE uses specifically. Any wiring changes outside of the power, ground and specific CAN network that this memory module uses do not cause any problems for this memory module. If there was a wiring change elsewhere on the CAN gateway harness and a similar product with a plug and play harness was used that could cause all sorts of issues, but since the CETE memory module only works with the needed 4 wires it works for all years.

Cheers,

[pwdrskr]

Not sure if this is true but I have been told by two Audi techs that any CETE module will be detected by AoA. Whether CETE suspension or this auto/start stop unit. Obviously, it won't trigger a TD1 but with all of the electrical issues with our cars... I just don't want Audi to have another reason to deny warranty claims down the road. That being said, I would love to not have to shut off the auto on/off every time I sit in the car. Please let us know if the new module does what the description states, like I posted the 2021 and the 2022 wiring is NOT the same... which makes me question how the same unit can work on all of the C8 cars.

If all you are after is to have the ASS remember to remember the last state it was in there is a solution available from an Australian seller on eBay that doesn't involve any wiring changes at all. It works for multiple Audi models as described in the item description. True plug and play, no wiring changes required. I've been using this exact item on our '22 RS6 since summer 2022. The only reason I'm considering the switch to the CETE module is to gain the Drive Select memory function. If all you're after is to DEFEAT the Auto Start/Stop system you're better off getting the other one.

In fact, I had the plug and play ASS memory module installed when Audi completed the Gateway Controller recall (spoiler alert, the recall fix just adds a plastic bag over the Gateway Controller, bag isn't even a Ziplock!). The tech couldn't have missed the added plug and play ASS module. Not a peep about it.

[pwdrskr]

I installed the new version of the CETE Memory Module yesterday afternoon. I’m sad to report the Drive Select memory issues are not yet resolved. CETE did fix the problem with memory when the MMI takes a longer time to load. However, this has cleared the waters such that the bigger issue is revealed:

The CETE Memory Module only remembers the Drive Select Mode for one start/stop/start cycle.

After one start/stop/start cycle, the Drive Select reverts to the original behavior, reverting to “Auto”. Here’s how I tested this today:

• Set Drive Select to RS1 via MMI last night
• Started car today at 1:00 PM - Car is still in RS1
• Drove ~20 minutes to a dog park - shut off the car with Drive Select still set to RS1
• Spent about an hour at the dog park
• Started car - Drive Select has reverted to “Auto”
• Used MMI to set car to RS1 mode
• Drove to cleaners - about 15 minutes, in and out, about 3-5 minutes
• Restart car, still in RS1
• Drove a couple minutes to Vons parking lot and shut off car
• Sat for ~20 minutes waiting for wife
• Started car - Drive Select reverted to “Auto”
• Used MMI to set Drive Select back to RS1 again
• Drove home, about ~10 minutes
• Car is now sitting in the garage - anyone care to wager on what mode the Drive Select will be in when the car is next started? I’ll bet $100 it’ll have reverted to Auto.

The above corroborates the experience I had last night after installing the revised CETE Memory Module. The module is only able to remember the last state of the Drive Select system for one start stop signal. This failure is repeatable, it happens every time regardless of the length of time the car runs or is shut off.

As I mention above, there is a slight improvement over the previous iteration, it no longer sends the signal too quickly. That issue appears to be solved. However, the more fundamental issue, the inability to function as promised for more than one start stop cycle. I’ll bet it has something to do with how the CETE module monitors the way the car is put into a different Drive Select mode combined with how the CETE module itself sends the signal to the car. CETE already says that in order for the Drive Select mode to be remember, the mode has to be set using the console buttons, not the steering wheel button. So, based on that, it’s reasonable to conclude that different signals sent to the Drive Select system aren’t the same. Could this be the issue? Is it possible that the CETE module doesn’t recognize its own signal in the same way the steering wheel button method doesn’t trigger the memory function? If so, in this scenario, because the CETE Memory Module doesn’t recognize its own signal, and therefore doesn’t know to remember it for the 2nd and future restarts. Make sense? Kinda funny if true; the CETE doesn’t see its own signal.

The only thing the module does correctly is remember the last state of the AS/S. I turned it off right after installing it yesterday, and it has stayed off. However, as you know, that already had been solved with the fully plug and play solution sold on eBay by the Australian seller for less than half the cost of the CETE product. And no futsing with wires.

At this point I’m left wondering why I’m the one beta testing this product? I paid $225 to trouble shoot CETE’s product. CETE should be paying me for the time and effort I’ve spent doing their work for them.

So, I don’t recommend getting one of these. Unless that is, you want to become one of CETE’s unpaid beta testers. Actually, its worse than unpaid, its the opposite of paid, its a you get to pay for the privilege of testing their product. To be clear, this is not the fault of the US sellers of this product. CETE has given them a faulty product. I’m mystified as to why CETE is distributing this while claiming purchasers will never have to put their cars into their favorite drive select mode again (paraphrased from CETE’s own product page!).

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There does still appear to be an issue with the RS mode memory on these modules unfortunately. They do remember for one restart and then oddly the module doesn't send out the proper command or does it late or too early or something beyond the scope of what I myself know about how these function. Seems like the SSA memory works properly but for whatever reason the RS mode being remembered is not working beyond one restart.

I do apologize for the inconvenience to any customer who has purchased and/or installed. CETE is sending a flashing cable for these modules here so firmware can be tested and changed until these work 100% perfectly.

Anyone experiencing the issue or that has a setup uninstalled you are more than welcome to return for a full refund. Those of you with modules that want to wait until CETE gets this fixed, which seems very likely, there will be a module exchange program which will be at no cost to any purchasing customer. Details of that I will post up when CETE has this solved.

Thank you,

[RS6Rob]

I installed the new version of the CETE Memory Module yesterday afternoon. I’m sad to report the Drive Select memory issues are not yet resolved. CETE did fix the problem with memory when the MMI takes a longer time to load. However, this has cleared the waters such that the bigger issue is revealed:

The CETE Memory Module only remembers the Drive Select Mode for one start/stop/start cycle.

After one start/stop/start cycle, the Drive Select reverts to the original behavior, reverting to “Auto”. Here’s how I tested this today:

• Set Drive Select to RS1 via MMI last night
• Started car today at 1:00 PM - Car is still in RS1
• Drove ~20 minutes to a dog park - shut off the car with Drive Select still set to RS1
• Spent about an hour at the dog park
• Started car - Drive Select has reverted to “Auto”
• Used MMI to set car to RS1 mode
• Drove to cleaners - about 15 minutes, in and out, about 3-5 minutes
• Restart car, still in RS1
• Drove a couple minutes to Vons parking lot and shut off car
• Sat for ~20 minutes waiting for wife
• Started car - Drive Select reverted to “Auto”
• Used MMI to set Drive Select back to RS1 again
• Drove home, about ~10 minutes
• Car is now sitting in the garage - anyone care to wager on what mode the Drive Select will be in when the car is next started? I’ll bet $100 it’ll have reverted to Auto.

The above corroborates the experience I had last night after installing the revised CETE Memory Module. The module is only able to remember the last state of the Drive Select system for one start stop signal. This failure is repeatable, it happens every time regardless of the length of time the car runs or is shut off.

As I mention above, there is a slight improvement over the previous iteration, it no longer sends the signal too quickly. That issue appears to be solved. However, the more fundamental issue, the inability to function as promised for more than one start stop cycle. I’ll bet it has something to do with how the CETE module monitors the way the car is put into a different Drive Select mode combined with how the CETE module itself sends the signal to the car. CETE already says that in order for the Drive Select mode to be remember, the mode has to be set using the console buttons, not the steering wheel button. So, based on that, it’s reasonable to conclude that different signals sent to the Drive Select system aren’t the same. Could this be the issue? Is it possible that the CETE module doesn’t recognize its own signal in the same way the steering wheel button method doesn’t trigger the memory function? If so, in this scenario, because the CETE Memory Module doesn’t recognize its own signal, and therefore doesn’t know to remember it for the 2nd and future restarts. Make sense? Kinda funny if true; the CETE doesn’t see its own signal.

The only thing the module does correctly is remember the last state of the AS/S. I turned it off right after installing it yesterday, and it has stayed off. However, as you know, that already had been solved with the fully plug and play solution sold on eBay by the Australian seller for less than half the cost of the CETE product. And no futsing with wires.

At this point I’m left wondering why I’m the one beta testing this product? I paid $225 to trouble shoot CETE’s product. CETE should be paying me for the time and effort I’ve spent doing their work for them.

So, I don’t recommend getting one of these. Unless that is, you want to become one of CETE’s unpaid beta testers. Actually, its worse than unpaid, its the opposite of paid, its a you get to pay for the privilege of testing their product. To be clear, this is not the fault of the US sellers of this product. CETE has given them a faulty product. I’m mystified as to why CETE is distributing this while claiming purchasers will never have to put their cars into their favorite drive select mode again (paraphrased from CETE’s own product page!).

Thanks for documenting this so well. I love the idea of the product but will wait until the bugs are sorted out. Sorry you had to be a beta tester - I know what you went through.

[ooljima]

There does still appear to be an issue with the RS mode memory on these modules unfortunately. They do remember for one restart and then oddly the module doesn't send out the proper command or does it late or too early or something beyond the scope of what I myself know about how these function. Seems like the SSA memory works properly but for whatever reason the RS mode being remembered is not working beyond one restart.

I do apologize for the inconvenience to any customer who has purchased and/or installed. CETE is sending a flashing cable for these modules here so firmware can be tested and changed until these work 100% perfectly.

Anyone experiencing the issue or that has a setup uninstalled you are more than welcome to return for a full refund. Those of you with modules that want to wait until CETE gets this fixed, which seems very likely, there will be a module exchange program which will be at no cost to any purchasing customer. Details of that I will post up when CETE has this solved.

Thank you,

Hi all, just checking in to see if there is an update here... I have mine installed, and I'm having same issues as other users. I heard through grapevine that wire from pin 18 should be tapped instead of pin 17, but I rather not take apart the rear seats again until confirmed.

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Hi all, just checking in to see if there is an update here... I have mine installed, and I'm having same issues as other users. I heard through grapevine that wire from pin 18 should be tapped instead of pin 17, but I rather not take apart the rear seats again until confirmed.

Confirmed to be working 100% on three cars with the wiring from Pin 18 tapped (Red/Blue) so far. Was waiting on a bit more feedback than that, but I suspect a few folks haven't installed yet or swapped over and haven't gotten back to me on it yet.

Cheers,

[pwdrskr]

I haven't tried the pin 18 fix yet for a couple reasons:

1. First, I don't have another wire tap/clip and opening them is a destructive process...they can't be reused. At least not that I can see.
2. Second, the original wire at pin 17 will now have exposed wire in two places where the clips attached. This is how the connection is made, the clips slices through the outer casing of both the OEM wire and the wire leading to the Memory Module
3. Last, I'm tired of tearing apart, OK, removing, the back seat. It's a minor miracle I have damaged something, I usually do when embarking on these projects.
4. REALLY lastly this time, I want the thing to work as advertised, and that means waiting for the updated module. I know by using pin 18 it will work, but pin 17 should work with the proper programming as I understand things.

Anyway, I might get tired of waiting, and decide to go buy something to use in placed of the supplied clips. Of course, there is a risk that I get the wrong size and cut right through the wires, then where would I be? Stuck in my garage, that's where. I guess I can beg Alex for a replacement clip...

[[email protected]]

No need to beg for more CETE style wire taps! Happy to send another and also a roll of Tesa tape which is the factory style fabric tape to wrap up the wiring/harness from any other previous tapping.

Shoot over an email if you want that and get you all finalized: [email protected]

Cheers,

[[email protected]]

Now 7+ RS models running these with the Red/Blue wiring being used for constant on power for the module and all have 100% functionality. Looks like oddly the module disliked being shut on and off with the switched power source at the gateway.

Instructions have been revised to reflect that only the Red/Blue wire should be used with these modules.

Cheers!

[pwdrskr]

Has anyone had the CETE Memory Module turn itself off? The steering wheel mute button is used to turn the Module on/off. Hold it down for 5-6 seconds to do so. It is supposed to stay on or off indefinitely until manually changed. I switched the wiring, 18 for 17, last weekend and the Memory Module has worked as advertised until Wednesday/Thursday this week.

Wednesday night I left the car with both the AS/S off per usual and Drive Select in RS1 mode. Thursday morning both had reverted to “normal”, AS/S was back on and Drive Select on "Auto". I tested a few restarts after setting both to "off" and "RS1" respectively. Neither were remembered. I thought maybe the memory module had shut off for some reason, so tried turning it back on using the steering wheel mute button. Sure enough, that was the problem. I know I didn’t turn it off, leaving me to think something with the module “glitched”, causing it to shut off.

So far it has only happened once. Though only three days had passed since changing to wire 18. Not that big a deal if only an isolated event, never to be repeated. However, given the early issues with the module not functioning properly that led to the discovery of the wiring issue and resolution, I can't help but wonder if this is a new issue that will occur every few days. I really hope not.

Has anyone else experienced this?

[montoya]

^ Yes, I’ve had this issue a couple of times, but still connected to pin 17 and it’s only memorized the ASS setting. Both times I felt as though I brushed the mute switch, so maybe ‘on’ takes 5 seconds but ‘off’ is just a normal press… In any event not 100% perfect with this problem…

[pwdrskr]

^ Yes, I’ve had this issue a couple of times, but still connected to pin 17 and it’s only memorized the ASS setting. Both times I felt as though I brushed the mute switch, so maybe ‘on’ takes 5 seconds but ‘off’ is just a normal press… In any event not 100% perfect with this problem…

Do I understand you correctly, you have AS/S memory working but not Drive Select? That is remedied by switching to wire 18 instead of wire 17.

I think you're also saying you've had the module turn off multiple times now? How long have you had your module installed?

[montoya]

Do I understand you correctly, you have AS/S memory working but not Drive Select? That is remedied by switching to wire 18 instead of wire 17.

I think you're also saying you've had the module turn off multiple times now? How long have you had your module installed?

Yes, because I just received my new clips I haven't moved the wire over to 18 yet, so just ASS is being memorized. Just turned off twice now, no more over the course of a couple of weeks of daily driving.

[ooljima]

Similar issues after switching over to pin 18. It works, until it doesn't. The module seems to turn itself off at certain points - not sure when those are.

A bit more R&D would have helped this product. The time required for us to open up the back seat more than once shouldn't be necessary.

[pwdrskr]

Similar issues after switching over to pin 18. It works, until it doesn't. The module seems to turn itself off at certain points - not sure when those are.

A bit more R&D would have helped this product. The time required for us to open up the back seat more than once shouldn't be necessary.

Got it, thanks for the info.

Shutting itself off defeats the purpose of the memory module. Shouldn't happen, ever.

[pwdrskr]

Update: The CETE memory module I have installed on our RS6 has now shut itself off 7 times over the last two weeks! Tuesday it did so three times!

The only conclusion to be reached here is this product is not ready for the market. CETE markets this saying:

"...you will no longer have your drive select set back to Auto or out of your chosen drive select mode on every startup. Especially useful for RS owners that want the car to restart in their chosen RS1/2 mode. The RS mode must be set with the touchscreen for it to be memorized for the next startup. The module also memorizes your Stop/Start system setting so no more turning the SSA off on every startup if you dislike that feature. With the long press of the mute button on your steering wheel you can turn the module on or off. The full factory control systems stay intact and functional."

By turning itself off if fails to deliver on this promise. Further, when turned back on, only the Drive Select setting changes. The ASS stays off. There doesn't seem to be a pattern or predictor for when the CETE Memory Module will turn itself off, either. It worked for almost a week before suddenly turning itself off three times in one day.

Who knows, maybe I just got "lucky" and have a defective one. It sure would be nice to have the Drive Select stick through restarts. However, what matters most to me is keeping the Auto Start/Stop setting off. The fully plug and play module sold by the Australian company does this flawlessly. It doesn't turn off because it doesn't have the capability to do so. It is just on once plugged in.

[ooljima]

Similar issues after switching over to pin 18. It works, until it doesn't. The module seems to turn itself off at certain points - not sure when those are.

A bit more R&D would have helped this product. The time required for us to open up the back seat more than once shouldn't be necessary.

UPDATE: Installed new module from Europrice, and the thing works as advertised now. Not the ideal outcome but I'm a happy camper. What's notable here is that the vendor addressed the issue - thanks Alex@Europrice for the continued work on resolving this!

[pwdrskr]

UPDATE: Installed new module from Europrice, and the thing works as advertised now. Not the ideal outcome but I'm a happy camper. What's notable here is that the vendor addressed the issue - thanks Alex@Europrice for the continued work on resolving this!

Apologies for the delayed update. I too have installed the latest module and the everything works as it should. Alex has been very helpful through the entire saga. He went far above and beyond to help get this fixed. I still maintain that CETE launched this prematurely. Whether by intent or otherwise, their customers essentially beta tested this thing. It's pretty clear they didn't fully test it, then when issues started to arise, it felt like they were guessing at solutions without really knowing what the root causes were.

It's disappointing considering how well their other offering work. Oh well, alls well that ends well I suppose...