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#39 of 78 Problems with Advanced Key function by sjs2 Mar 06, 2007 (3:33 pm)
My wife and I just received are Q7 this week. We really enjoy everything about it except we are having problems with the Advanced Key function. It appears that when the master key is either in a coat pocket or in a purse it does not function well on the front passenger door or trunk. I took the Q7 back to Audi service and they thought the problem was that the master key battery needed replacement. It was replaced but the problem still remains. The only way to allow the door to unlock/lock is by holding the master key fairly close to the door handles. There is no problem with starting the car. Has anyone experienced this sort of problem?? Replies to this message: 0audilicious0 (Mar 07, 2007 2:22 pm) sjs2 (Mar 07, 2007 2:38 pm) sjs2 (Mar 14, 2007 4:34 pm)
#40 of 78 Re: Problems with Advanced Key function [sjs2] by 0audilicious0 Mar 07, 2007 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: sjs2 (Mar 06, 2007 3:33 pm) I think that there is also meant to be a software update that goes along with a new battery. That was what our service person told me anyways. Replies to this message: sjs2 (Mar 07, 2007 2:38 pm)
#41 of 78 Re: Problems with Advanced Key function [0audilicious0] by sjs2 Mar 07, 2007 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: 0audilicious0 (Mar 07, 2007 2:22 pm) Thanks for your reply. Did you have this problem or know of someone who had trouble with the advanced key as it relates to the doors?
#42 of 78 Re: Impression after 1000 miles with my 4.2 [homantag] by xy46 Mar 10, 2007 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: homantag (Mar 04, 2007 1:02 am) Bluetooth paring with Treo 700p still remains quite sporadic. Some times won't pair at all until I soft reset the Treo. Wish that Treo (or Audi?) would work on fix.
#43 of 78 Re: Problems with Advanced Key function [sjs2] by sjs2 Mar 14, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: sjs2 (Mar 06, 2007 3:33 pm) Finally audi service figured out the problem with the advanced key function concerning the doors. At first they were questioning if there was really a problem but my persistence was successful. They determined that there was a weak signal emitted by the main transmitter. This transmitter is located near the ignition and is responsible for sending out a signal to the doors. When it was replaced problem was solved.
#44 of 78 1st month by ny_driver Mar 20, 2007 (6:26 pm)
Have less than 800 miles on my Q7 4.2 non-premium. Picked her up in Feb. So far, so good. Have not run into any problems posted in some of the earlier posts.   Car drives/handles wonderfully. I added the 19in wheels and no problems with bumps, etc. No problems with acceleration/breaking. Sometimes you forget you are in a large SUV on the road, it feels like a much smaller vehicle. All the technology works and makes sense. NAV is simple, although it isnt touch screen, I've gotten the handle of it. The bluetooth works with our Razr phone so no issues there.   With the recent snow/ice in NYC , it was a pleasure to drive my Q7.    Thus far, my only issue is gas mileage. I'm averaging 13mpg but have been doing more city driving so probably makes sense. Cant wait to do a long cruise.
#45 of 78 Re: Bluetooth Compatability w/ Blackberry Pearl (8100) [homantag] by homantag Mar 28, 2007 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: homantag (Mar 04, 2007 12:44 am) I found a solution!! Going through many many many (did I say "many") sites, I found out that the Pearl has a software release available in Italy (not yet released in the U.S.), which although not specific for this particular purpose, happens to fix the bluetooth connectivity issue for my Audi Q7.   It is the version available for TIM, v4.2.1.66 is what I have, and it is working fine here in the U.S. You should go through (and there is a lot of reading, but worth it), and follow the following forum: Blackberry Forum 8100 TIM Italy Release   Good Luck!!
#46 of 78 Q7 8K+ Miles by acharmer Apr 05, 2007 (3:49 pm)
BUYING   Used to own a Jeep GC. The itch to buy the Q7 in Aug 06 pushed me into a PacWest dealership that rhymes with terrier. Excellent sales person, who went thru inventory with me to identify the stock number with the options I wanted (Q7 4.2 Quartz Gray Metallic 20” Continentals Adv Key Air Susp CWP PTA –tech pack 1D6 – tow pack included).   Closed on the deal 3 days later after haggling on detail over email & phone. Next day, sales person ensured a 2 hour vehicle walkthrough before I could drive out – I really appreciated that later. Contracts person messed up on something which we found out a week later, but dealer took responsibility for the error.   OWNING & DRIVING   Now, 8000 miles & 8 months later, the Q7 is still a head turner and a very sophisticated performer in city, on highway, in rain and on snow / ice. Avg. mileage is 16 MPG & I stomp on the gas – the initial hesitation exists & is a good safety moment, if you will. Beyond that moment, unless the little SPEED alarm rings, it’s all an elegant rush.   The Q7 is very very sure footed in all surfaces, specially the wet where you could feel confident doing 20 MPH or 70 MPH. Living the PacWest means slick driving comfort is absolute essential & I’ve accelerated out of 70MPH to overtake in very slick conditions with ease. The Q7 & I mucked around in the mountains on snow, ice, sleet and the combo of Air Susp Quattro ESP put together made sure I had no uncontrollable slides at low speeds. 2 slow slides into the snowed over fences did not scratch the body – a plastic grill thingie popped & had to be pushed back. Air Susp rules big time & makes the ride as well as CORNERING (sometimes I think it curves itself around corners, especially when you watch your own adpative headlights curve too in the dark!) very luxurious / stable on all surfaces – leave it in ‘Dynamic’ mode, unless you are a DIY type. When you park & leave the car, you can hear discrete hisses as Air Susp settles the body down, like a polished robot / beast or aircraft. Reverse hisses when you open the doors next as the body rises – nice sound effects    Love the solid construction (its way larger inside that it looks outside, solid body & doors), utility (intuitive controls – accelerate from stop back into a cruise setting you set prior to stopping w/o switching off cruise, Side Assist – very practical & works reliably) and thought into all the finish details (white footlights, glove cooler). Adv. Key usage is simple, Bluetooth integration was a breeze on my TMO SDA, Samsung phones & the voice integration for phone / voice activation is perfect . I put all the seats down to transport a crateful of fine art one day (twelve paintings, between 5’ x 5’ & 4’ x 5’) - (clue - put the largest one in first, flat on the bottom , coz the roof tapers quickly).   WHAT CAN IMPROVE   Minor Electricals, MMI   1. Couple of times the audio section of MMI lost the stereo DSP Bose setting inexplicably & blared in monoaural mode(I opted to stop the Q7 & restart the Q7 to return to original setting) 2. On another occasion or two ‘engine start’ did not deliver any result (I pressed Stop & tried again – it worked) 3. On one other occasion the MMI did not proceed beyond launch (same strategy – stop, re-start & it works fine). 4. One yet another occasion, I had a warning light start up after some TipTronic action (went away after restart). 5. Wish I had the AMI kit ready to go for the Q7 – it would be way more fun than my Belkin charger / player. I’m really looking forward to that. 6. The great sales person QUIT & though I’ve never needed any dealer support (xcept for a valet key provided at no charge ), I’m thinking I might never get the same experience again at the dealership. Time will tell & maybe the rep will re-join.   The Q7 is a keeper for now - I hope you all appreciate the detailed post. LMK if you have any specific questions. Enjoy your Q7 ! Replies to this message: laris (Nov 29, 2007 6:16 pm)
#48 of 78 About costumer service. by chan345 Apr 26, 2007 (9:12 pm)
Hi everybody!!!I live in south florida, and a friend who own a dealership let me drive a new Q7 for about 2 months,while my current car a VW was at the shop because of an accident i had. I fell in love with the Q7 so bad, that now I want to buy it. My concern here is that every time I mention to anyone about getting an audi they always say that AUDI has the worst customer service ever, they won't give you a rental of equal value; there is no Audi parts distributor in the USA, so every little thing will take at least 2 weeks; very hard to get an appointment for the shop; I also heard that AUDI has no reliability, that AUDI is very bad, that for the same price you should get a mercedes ML350; anyways...Im still in love with that car, but my husband is concern about all this bad comments about it. I want to know if anyone had problems like this. Everybody says I should consider the new Acura MDX, "those are really good cars with no problems at all", for me the Acura is nice, but is just another suv, nothing special. Any help will be appreciated. Replies to this message: hoosbest (Apr 27, 2007 3:52 pm) chan345 (Apr 27, 2007 10:05 pm) hoosbest (May 01, 2007 6:43 pm)

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