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Enable Q7 Voice Control MMI 2G

After using the Voice Control on A8, I want to use it on my 08 Q7, but it’s “INACTIVE BUTTON”. I don’t have navigation on my Q7, but I have bluetooth. The manufacturer DISABLED the voice control module. Now I can ENABLE it using VCDS (VAG-COM). If the voice and command button don’t work, revert

Add Freon To Montero 3.5L V6 AC System

It’s been hot in the last few days, my sister’s 99 Mitsubishi Montero 3.5L V6 AC system doesn’t blow cold any more. The car need some freon and hope it doesn’t leak too much anywhere else. We did 1 – 12oz can in about 10 minutes. Locating the low side port is a little difficult

Watch ATSC OTA TV On MMI 2G

TV Tuner 20-Pins Connector

2015-01-10 The Amazing unit is still working. 2014-01-11 I’m tired of watching 1 or 2 mobile channels, I got a new tuner, stationary to watch many channels while waiting for my family shopping or attending events. Now I’m happy, I can watch sports or shows in the parking lot where the family shops. So, I

How To Enable MMI 2G Hidden Menu Using VCDS

My 06 A8L has MMI 2G which has a hidden menu that can be enabled through VCDS (Ross-tech software). This is how I did mine. ****Control Head -7 —>Adaptation-10—>Channel 8 – 1—>Reset MMI = Tel+Big Knob+Upper Right Button altogether. To access Hidden Menu: Setup + CAR together hold until the hidden menu appears.

A8 D3 Glove Box Removal

A8 D3 Glove Box Bottom View

In order to access a few components like the MMI (head unit – 4E0035729(A)), can bus gateway (4E0907468(x)) we need to drop the glove box. It seems to be a big thing, but actually, there are about 8 screws (torx and Phillips)  that hold it to the body. ***If the car is equipped with knee airbag, make