Audi A6, A8 and Q7 owners - Beware of This Issue Which Will Leave You Stranded

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Audi A6, A8 and Q7 owners - Beware of This Issue Which Will Leave You Stranded

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The issue with the failed steering column lock actuator affects mainly Audi A6 (C6), A8 (D3), and the first generation Q7 models from Audi, but the VW Passat B6/B7 or the Mercedes C-class W204 are more often affected as well.
When the steering column lock actuator fails you won't be able to start your car unless you delete a specific fault code related to this part. However, first you have to wake up the car to establish a connection with the OBD scanner. You can find all of the information in the video but if you have some more then you can write it into comments!
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@differentcarreview-dcr 4 жыл бұрын

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@strxwberry4766 4 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, Huge fan. Really like your videos. I would really love to meet you and let you check my Audi A6. I can come down anywhere you are in EU. Let me know if we are willing to make it happen. Thank you

@donaldpryor7399 2 жыл бұрын

@altin9726 3 жыл бұрын

I had this same issue with my Audi A6 2005 (C6). I fixed it by pulling the fuse (10A), then waiting a couple of seconds and putting it back in. The car started up like normal. My car is a right hand drive and this fuse is located in the fuse box on the drivers side. I believe the fuse was number 13, or it should say on the little diagram on the plastic something like 'Steering col.' I'm not sure if this will work for everyone but it is what worked for me.

@surena9451 Жыл бұрын

I got the same car as you, in the avant form. I didn't seem to get the trick working with the hazards, high beam, brake light technique so I just put 12v power on the 7th fuse on the driver side which was for the diagnostic port if I recall correctly. That way I could access the codes and delete them. But it was the longest minute holding the damn 12v wire against the tiny metal on the fuse. This way I believe you could even reset codes without having any key on you while the doors are unlocked (obviously). Since then I just hit my steering wheel slightly or move it a little bit before putting the key in and it still works without any modifications or money spent.

@PsRetrogamer Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNyHptmD1LbFeZ8.html According to this video it's not number 13. Do you recall which fuse it was?

@surena9451 Жыл бұрын

@@PsRetrogamer You have the wrong video buddy, that's for the C5. This video is about the C6.

@OneWouldThink 5 ай бұрын

Oh…he’s your buddy huh. That explains a lot.

@akag3279 3 жыл бұрын

Never, leave your house without your trusty OBD scanner!

@borisb.1972 4 жыл бұрын

VW passat b6 2.0 140 You just have to disconnect the battery for 5 minutes. In 6 years it happened to me once. I always had key 10 in the car but it only served once

@KJohansson 4 жыл бұрын

Vcds is mandatory to own when using old Audis as daily drivers!

@dubbin465 4 жыл бұрын

I hear the obd eleven is a great alternative to vagcom

@KJohansson 4 жыл бұрын

@@dubbin465 possible, all I know (from personal experience) is that vagcom/VCDS is working well for me.

@upsidedown4155 4 жыл бұрын

Obd eleven, carista, are good tools and relatively user friendly, Genuine VCDS does a hell of alot however its not as user friendly, but it does have alot of extreamly useful balloons with details of variations etc, That with a good vag commander and there is not much you cant do, but can break it very easily if edited incorrectly

@RomanTrollanski 3 жыл бұрын

@@dubbin465 OBDeleven it's worth all the money! ECS Tunnig has the Pro version on sale for $80!

@anywaystohighway 3 жыл бұрын

lol you call a new a6 old, cute

@xwy19890321 5 жыл бұрын

I like this video, even I don’t own an Audi. This channel should have more followers. There are too many useful information here that would help anyone who wish to buy used cars.

@johnfox4676 Жыл бұрын

Ever since Sesame Street went off the air, the COUNT started narrating KZfaq car DIY's

@christopherchander2754 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Mercedes C200 W204. Experienced a similar issue where the steering lock refused to disengage and the car refused to start. Happened a few times randomly. The Mercedes technicians said it was an intermittent fault, and the next time it happened I should have the vehicle towed to a dealership to diagnose and repair. Apparently, it was a common problem. I fixed it by changing the batteries in the key fob...

@Boomstruck123 4 жыл бұрын

Or just disconnect battery and reconnect to clear code? thats what I do to clear codes on my C5

@knowledgeman86 4 жыл бұрын

Ain't that easy on the q7 since the battery is under the driver's seat

@ali1t 4 жыл бұрын

You can't do that on these cars, it's not a regular code. It's a code that can only be pulled with a vagcom or specific scanners that work with VAG's CANBUS

@strxwberry4766 4 жыл бұрын

Besides when I try to disconnect the battery the car alarm goes off. It has a secondary battery placed somewhere.

@jarek928 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! I once had a Mercedes E320 W211 2003 with only 200.000 km on the odometer, as many Mercedes owners knows is nothing for it. But this problem occured, one morning when I was going to work. I put the key in the socket and the steering did not lock up. Neither could I search the problem with OBD

@ThePracticalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Awesome video. An A6 Avant just came in on a tow truck with the steering wheel turned and the park brake set. I couldn't clear code until I watched your tip with the lights. Now I can drive it in the bay.

@rithwikrajmallam9430 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Can you suggest me the scanner you used as I have a A6 C6 base but none of the people I show it to know what is wrong with it or they just can’t run it and the dealership is just too expensive. Thank you

@ThePracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

@@rithwikrajmallam9430 I use rosstech VCDS for most VW and AUDI cars I work on. Many of the newer cars are becoming more complicated and may require factory scantool ODIS.

@olegk455 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, our 13 year old B6 Passat wagon 2.0T, reflex silver is on the second steering column as of three years ago. First one was a recall after three years of ownership and it failed 6 years afterward and of course the second one was an out of pocket expense. We still love the car though, mostly because there is nothing out there to replace it with and because it still drives like a proper German car after all these years.

@bonintimo8 Жыл бұрын

While Steering Wheel is unlocked, (Key inside, wheel movable) remove the cover under the Steering wheel and cut the black wire with the white stripe to the steering lock. That will leave the steering wheel unlocked forever but you won’t get stranded.

@oilbaserecordings Жыл бұрын

I'm having a immobilizer problem with my 2005 A8L have to put the scanner and cleared a cold a lot to start the car

@atta6061 11 ай бұрын

Yes !!! Yes !!!! Yes !!! Don't replace the steering column....don't replace the relays and switches,,,,,,, I did this a few years ago and couldn't be happier. Now I am free from always taking my laptop with me to reset the code......usually in the dead of winter. Here is a how to video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9-Bi7J03sDOYp8.html

@johnlratcliffe 5 ай бұрын

Red and black on mine.

@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh 4 жыл бұрын

How about disconnecting the battery to get rid of the fault codes in case of an emergency like that.

@hanss.607 5 жыл бұрын

I had an A6 from 2005, a 2.7 biturbo.... It was the worst car ever!😱 When you reach 180 tkm it is ready for the junk yard! From 180 tkm to 230 tkm: camshaft bearings gone, gearbox broken, Torsen Diff broken, both turbos broken, water in the car by a broken connection to the rear wiper, started fire inside... plus a lot of minor issues like wiper motors, xenon lights und so on... The mileage was real, it was always at service by Audi and it even had a celebrity pre owner: Otto Rehagel Btw. Great channel👍

@marcl637 4 жыл бұрын

what has a celebrity pre owner to do with the condition of the car?

@gpethst24 4 жыл бұрын

Vorsprung Durch tec... errrrrrrrr... Oh bollocks!!!! Not again. ..

@jay731100 4 жыл бұрын

I got a 09 audi a6 quattro this problem does happen now and then first time it happened I panicked now I'm a pro. For the most part it only happens in the winter and when it does I take the key completely out the ignition wait 10 15min put key back in without turning it until I hear the wheel unlock then it starts right back up. It will say please take load of steering wheel on the dash

@hamsterdangler 3 жыл бұрын

I had this issue with my A6 C6 Allroad. On a morning when the car was loaded ready for a long journey it would not start. I think the issue was caused by the tailgate being open for a long time and the interior light being left on and the battery voltage being low. The actuator motor in the steering column unit gets tired with time and therefore when you have a low voltage it is more likely to fail. If it happened again, before anything else I would charge the battery. In France Audi wanted 2500 Euros and in the UK £2200, because they wanted to change the whole column and then they needed direct connection with Audi computers in Germany to recode all the codes. I took the circuit box out myself, it was tricky but I had good instructions, then I sent it to Illinois USA where they changed all the tired components but kept all of the original codes. Cost $500 total, although you have to send a key with the circuit box and on return when it went through customs the key lost all its codes and had to be recoded by Audi. But if you get this fault, my advice is first charge the battery.

@KM-go9yq 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE WHAT YOUR POSTING AND I LEARN FROM IT

@robyone7729 Жыл бұрын

I've had this problem so many times, so I always traveled with the laptop to get rid of the error. In the end I bought a KIT on ebay, there are three relays to be replaced on the immobilizer board under the steering wheel. Difficult part, taking everything apart (the mechanic did it) taking out the steel box and opening it (very difficult). Remove the circuit board and take it to a tv repairer. Have the relays replaced and reassemble everything. I spent less than 100 euros. It's been two years and the problem is gone.

@atta6061 11 ай бұрын

I almost went that route but found a better/easier fit. Simple to do. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9-Bi7J03sDOYp8.html

@mustajabrizvi 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Audi A6. One of the key FOBs works fine but the other I had not used for some years. When I tried it recently it didn't work, so I replaced battery but still didn't work. I tried the manual lock unlock door and then try, still didn't work. Then tried placing FOB near the dashboard which shows key sign, and still nothing. Has the key got desynced from the car. What else can I try?

@LordFire232 3 жыл бұрын

I’m experiencing this annoying problem and I can’t get my OBD2 scanner to connect to the car. Will a common hand scanner work or do I need the VCDS software? Thanks.

@jesusdeity2010 4 ай бұрын

2:05... first of April? My goodness. Also, there are video on KZfaq showing how to deactivate the steeringlock module by cutting 1 wire. Only works if it isn't locked already.

@franciscocorbalan9341 4 жыл бұрын

VAG Drive Box EDC15 ME7 OBD2 IMMO Deactivator Activator, 10€ from Aliexpress.

@ivos7089 3 жыл бұрын

link please

@kirk2632 3 жыл бұрын

I had this issue last time, what I did is I put off the Fuse for steering lock and re-pluged it. It sort of restarted it.

@Jtkapsar 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this and hope for the best

@kirk2632 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jtkapsar Make surer you tell me if it worked

@kirk2632 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jtkapsar Did it work?

@TheFerrarimovement Жыл бұрын

Thank you pulling #13 fuse worked on my 09 Audi 3.0t.

@kirk2632 Жыл бұрын

@@TheFerrarimovement glad I helped

@shaznibinshafiq1525 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I have a 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 and I live in Texas.

@creatingmadness-r8w 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, i have a C6 as well and sometimes i am getting this shit situation. Currently im driving with the 2nd key in the car always(hidden) and if the 1st one does this the 2nd does not and it always starts. I am not sure if it's the same issue, but give it a shot and save urself some cash(possibly).

@ali1t 4 жыл бұрын

Did you fix it, I'd suggest buying a VAGCOM on AliExpress if you're tight on cash and it will save you many times.

@creatingmadness-r8w 4 жыл бұрын

@@ali1t I haven't really delt with it since it happens once on couple of months and i am always prepared. But thanks for the tip i will use it.

@seanboyd2803 3 жыл бұрын

With regards to OBD2’s, what brand of scanner do you recommend? I find OBD2’s from $30 to $5,000 and unsure what “level” of diagnostics &/or code clearing is needed. Figuring an OBD2 in the trunk could be very handy. Thanks!

@skylerbrehm1443 3 жыл бұрын

The cheapest bluetooth one on amazon will work. I have used a 10$ one and even tho it was considered "lite", it still is able to clear codes and tell u what the problem is.

@TrendzSportsCollection 2 жыл бұрын

@@skylerbrehm1443 did you get it to work with the vehicle off?

@akumass1 16 сағат бұрын

can a TopGuru OBD or similar delete this function on the faulty part?

@cb-xyz 3 жыл бұрын

Is it really possible to deactivate permanently the Steering Column lock actuator using VCD only? Has anybody successful done it?

@johnhealy2001 3 ай бұрын

Can you just unplug the old unit on the car and plug in a second hand unit just to start and get you home as a temp fix or are these units coded to each individual car this if they are not coded is a good way to get you going and able to drive home to get the thing fixed properly this seems to be a common problem with the Audi i bought a second hand unit just in case mine went faulty but not tried fitting it i cut the wire to the steering lock motor so that doesn't work never concerned me no locking but just thinking that if these units not coded just plug the two wires and away you drive this gets you back on the road Great video straight talking

@andrewgraham6920 4 ай бұрын

I just want to say I loved your video. It was a great for laughs. It also helped me fix my problem thank you so much!!!

@Jtkapsar 3 жыл бұрын

this issue happened to me a month after buying my 09 a6 3.0t and it seems to work when its warm but one cold night and i cant start it and i want it fixed i need to use my car but i dont know what to do

@xav2419 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very funny video, thanks for this information, really helpful

@Msleelee9487 5 жыл бұрын

have 2 obd scanners just have to have them with me lol Thanks i'm thinking about getting a used 2014 Q7 and I always get a warranty thru my credit union when I buy a used car other wise I do my oil changes myself on all my cars thank you for the heads up if I get this car

@robloxfan4271 3 жыл бұрын

sadly that issue happened to me apart from my mmi system wouldnt even work and couldnt get the key to eject

@rodgers5511 3 жыл бұрын

My 09 a5 is doing this now...completely immobilized. What was the fix for yours?

@rithwikrajmallam9430 Жыл бұрын

Hey Boss, Sorry but I just got this problem and your comment was so similar. What did you do ?

@CYWNightmare 3 жыл бұрын

2005 Audi a8l 4-5 years old since I bought it used never had this issue once only something similar when my battery died. I also use push to start every time so maybe that's why

@tomd-k830 4 жыл бұрын

Had this Issue on my 2005 Passat B6 with 199.000km. Cost me almost 2000€ to fix this thing and only a dealership was able to code the steering column...

@billybop6066 4 жыл бұрын

Should have disconnected battery to reset codes. No need for a OB reader.

@ridok4hd647 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahha iq200 im doing that on my vw mk4 whan i have failcode

@user-bv9rr4jp8k 4 жыл бұрын

It can damage the ECU though.

@aaronnoorzai8786 5 жыл бұрын

this issue just happened to my 2012 Q7 with 80000km on the clock the key does not start the car but my push button works and starts the car I have tried it few times still not working, I really don't want to take it to a dealer as it cost an arm and a leg here in Australia to get anything done on these cars, just to mention one head light globe will cost more than $1000 to replace one head light as a whole over $3000.00

@zizendorf 4 жыл бұрын

That's a real shame. I never have a dealer service my Audi. The headlight replacement was $300. Now, if you have to replace the whole headlight unit you're talking $1500.

@bigmotor3845 Ай бұрын

Just been through this! Thanks for posting

@Belij19 5 жыл бұрын

It happened to me tho. I found a person who can fix it. New steering lock with work cost me - 150 eiros and I have no more problems with that. :)

@bezybhai2881 5 жыл бұрын

Belij19 do you have contact number of that person?i am from germany

@Belij19 5 жыл бұрын

@@bezybhai2881 I am not from Germany. What you need to do is to find used steering lock column and replace it, then program it in to your car and it will start working. You need to find mechanic/electrician. This is a very common problem for Audi, VW, Cayenne.. This works fine for me right now, but I am still not sure sometimes if I should drive to far from home or not .. Audi a6 is a good car, but VERY problematic.

@arshadshah9231 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, i have same problem with my A6, where did you get yours repaired?

@RJ-bw9ox 4 жыл бұрын

I can deactivate it, but i am from czech republic

@silviem.5427 4 жыл бұрын

Ahoj, a kde Vám to dělali a co to stálo děkuji

@andrewzanas9387 4 жыл бұрын

This isn't the worst case. Worst - putting it in neutral from drive unaware your steering column immediately locked up on you. You won't be able to get it back into drive and you are about to drift into oncoming traffic. Sound like a lawsuit? Only if you're lucky enough to live thru it. Happened to me yesterday exiting a car wash and entering two way traffic. With no time to think and about to be either rear ended, broadsided or both, quick! What would you do with cars exiting the car wash behind you?? I pumped the brakes and rattled the shift between neutral and drive. It started working ten seconds later, which turned out to be JIT. Don't waste your time checking the Audi Owner's Manual. That has to be the most obscure 400 pages of instructions ever written.

@DashCamSerbia Жыл бұрын

Why would you shift from drive to neutral while on the move?

@mohammedshafi6284 4 жыл бұрын

Should of watched this last week, just bought a Le Mans A6 and 4 days later this has started.

@genekelly8467 4 жыл бұрын

Ironic that this module prevents a thief from stealing a car that nobody wants!

@creativekeyspianostudio6695 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you present your videos.....verbal abuse, angry wife etc... Funny

@antoniostepan2396 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me the problems that the 2.0tdi 170hp BRD engine has ?

@TotalFreshness 5 жыл бұрын

Flying Thin I thought generally all 2.0 diesels are reliable?

@antoniostepan2396 5 жыл бұрын

@@TotalFreshness Depends , some of them have oil pump related issues and injectors.

@deficitlondon 3 жыл бұрын

@@antoniostepan2396 yup, i had the 140hp version in an A4 and it fired its pump through the front of the engine block at 167k miles, game over

@nortonUnleashed 4 жыл бұрын

Have 3 Citroens with 400k km in family and we were always able to start and drive even with some faults (those were cheap to fix).

@fernandodreyfus7601 4 жыл бұрын

Started having this issue in my 2006 B6 Passat 3C. tried the code delete, but didnt work. So far, only unplugging the battery witing 10 mins, and plugging it back in with key in the on position seems to be the only way to kind of unlock it, but sometimes it goes into `safe` mode and turns off seconds later. Gives me message saying electronic immobilizer activated. Just bought switches and relay to try to refurbish steering lock module myself, if that doesnt work, next step is buying either OBDeleven or VCDS cables. will report on how this works, but it started all of the sudden then twice a week, and now every single time I try to start the car it's at least 20 mins woth of my time.

@MrAhmedany Жыл бұрын

Hi does this issue fix Audi Q7 s-line quattro 3.0 TDI 2016 Hard/Stiff Steering I had a similar issue. Sudden loss of power steering at slow speed, tight turns left or right

@fatgirlboy9341 5 жыл бұрын

The steering lock on my Q7 only lock if you turn the wheel after engine off.

@pdxthriftking5033 4 жыл бұрын

Mine asks if I want to after ignition is off. You hold down the push start button.

@denisemaya1877 4 жыл бұрын

Which OBD scanner software are you using?

@sicham1768 3 жыл бұрын

Can you suggest an OBD Scanner to purchase to do this?

@jovaniko77 4 жыл бұрын

It's happened to me, and cost me 25E to clean all errors. Cince then passed a year and works fine

@Jahmikey242 4 жыл бұрын

What scanner u used

@silver-glass 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Audi Q7 3.6 litre. Mechanic said it is my steering column module. Said the cost to replace it is $4,000. He was able to clear the code and I drove it home. There is no way I'm dumping that much money into this car. I am using a Zurich zr13 OBD2 scanner to try and reset the code. The Auto Link option isn't working and neither is the manual config. I just keep getting communication error even after going through the steps described in this video. I know that the battery is low but I have been charging it for the past couple of hours. Any other suggestions?

@erictittle7531 Жыл бұрын

Any updates? I have the same year & model.

@silver-glass Жыл бұрын

@@erictittle7531 Believe it or not it turned out to be the battery. After I spent the money for the steering column module I took it to a different mechanic to replace the battery which is located under the seat. He called me when he was doing the work to tell me that the battery was not the correct battery and that was what was causing all of the error codes. Since I replaced the battery no issues holding a charge.

@1FlyingPilot Жыл бұрын

I have a ancel vd500 scanner that won’t connect. Does anyone know of the lowest cost scanner that will connect to my 2008 Audi a6 using the technique described?

@udogadiabanigbo8074 10 ай бұрын

I got similar issue with my Audi A6 2011 model. The issue has really messed me up

@davidpedder9048 4 жыл бұрын

Never leave home without your code reader , tool chest and one of each spare part !!!!

@jarodnelson8065 3 жыл бұрын

no bull😂

@97336cf 9 ай бұрын

For what it's worth, this issue was also a huge problem on my 2008 bentley continental GT speed

@saliutaz 8 ай бұрын

Nice and very helpful video. Thanks mate

@alexalexandrakis8205 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the video so you get thumbs up. I wish however to include into the tittle the very topic you are discussing here. Thank you.

@pablojacome5937 3 жыл бұрын

Had this happen to me in my 2004 a8 and I cleared the code with a fixd scanner would’ve been stranded otherwise.

@siopeatevalu27 Жыл бұрын

jek38kgb6g3 and bhÿ8

@Lil0Kevin14 5 жыл бұрын

That's is the problem with german cars in general. To much tech and when one unit fails, the whole car is disabled. But i guess that is the price you pay for a luxury cars.

@ali1t 4 жыл бұрын

Although generally reliable, strong and all that technology being pushed flawlessly. It's a marvel that's for certain.

@tonylollollol 4 жыл бұрын

The obd scanner saved my car. Numerous times. All you gotta do is clear the code:(

@warakanda7356 5 жыл бұрын

Wow.. Very frightening. Does this problem occurs to all the cars in these models...?

@marysolpantoja8677 5 жыл бұрын

It's occur most of time with ECM and abs sensor fail .Not all of them .

@kasparaszulkus7000 3 жыл бұрын

No need to search for deactivation, I just fixed my self, clear codes as mentioned in video and make sure steering lock is not active and cut the back/red wire which goes to lock actuarot on 3pin connector.

@AR-oi4hg 3 жыл бұрын

I saw another video cutting the same cord but Im scared to do it. What could go wrong?

@kasparaszulkus7000 3 жыл бұрын

@@AR-oi4hg alredy driving with such fix for 2 month. Main thin cut wire when steering wheel is unlocked. No errors.

@AR-oi4hg 3 жыл бұрын

Kasparas Žulkus i think Ima do it. My only problem is I need someone with a good enough scanner to clear the code. My steering wheel is still locked. Thank you!

@1Rav3n 2 жыл бұрын

I have this issue but my steering is not locked. Could i cut this , and then erase code?

@alexross4062 4 жыл бұрын

thats not an issue with the 2009-2011 A6 C6, and the Q7 after the 3.6 motor I belive

@phillybarz 3 жыл бұрын

i hope not

@Boyzzie 3 жыл бұрын

Not true. Happened to me second time right now, 2 years after changed steering columne with new one (yes, 1400€ :/ )

@slagrebi740 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the access procedure to the dead electrics is the same for the w204 Mercedes? Switching on high beam etc.

@RadostinVelchev 4 жыл бұрын

A friend gave the module to a specialist to be refurbished and it works fine. We had to use the other trick of shorting one of the relays to power the gear selector and parking brake so we can get the car towed.

@surena9451 Жыл бұрын

There is an emergency switch below the ash tray as far as I know, just like all automatics have (or should have). This would unlock the pin that locks the gear into P making it possible to shift without ignition.

@jweu6168 5 жыл бұрын

Good Video and info thank you. VW crafter also got that. it is standard. and yes can come with 35.000 or with 200.000km.

@MrxOnurb Жыл бұрын

Just cut red with black signal wire of steering column when steering is unlocked so it doesnt lock it ever again and problem solved.

@nazirpoomun5290 Жыл бұрын

Will the mot get passed with that please?

@benturp3492 Жыл бұрын

I never use the key! Start engine button does the trick!

@TiagoRuivo 5 жыл бұрын

4TH option, sell that pile as soon as possible!

@pharoahamunra 5 жыл бұрын

lmao I like your option

@aaronnoorzai8786 5 жыл бұрын

I will for sure take this option.

@khurram41 4 жыл бұрын

I used that 4th option you suggest when suffered from the same problem mentioned in the video.

@trespasser121 4 жыл бұрын

So cheating somebody else is a solution? I wish it on you then.

@knowledgeman86 4 жыл бұрын

@@trespasser121 it's not cheating to sell it to someone else.. just means it's a pile for him could be another person's treasure..!

@arttafil6792 4 жыл бұрын

Or third option, disconnect the battery cable, wait a few minutes and reconnect. It’ll clear the codes for a time.

@user-uc8ft5zm8z 4 жыл бұрын

Art Tafil Hi! Will that still need the scan? Thank you:)

@arttafil6792 4 жыл бұрын

Yongsi Liu, Most definitely. This is just an emergency temporary fix.

@arttafil6792 4 жыл бұрын

Yongsi Liu, my 2002 A4, 3.0 Quattro has a mechanical interface not prone to electronic sensor malfunctions. However I have enough other electronic issues to keep me occupied. LOL . Good luck.

@TnxGeoRge1997 4 жыл бұрын

Happened to my W204 c class a while ago. Dealer wanted 500 euros to replace it.

@thatsentertainment5602 2 жыл бұрын

Does this happen only on the 2005 models onwards

@felixkumfu9857 2 жыл бұрын

Please how can I get in touch with you because am having a problem with my Audi Q7 mmi . Am from Ghana west Africa

@adamwisniewski1618 5 жыл бұрын

First of all it is not always that bad, i had the same problem and i could connect vag com without waking it up, delete the fault code and start the engine. Second of all I dont know where did you get those prices from. I got it fixed for £50 but i had to take off the actuator. That prices are rip off

@arshadshah9231 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, How and where did you get yours fixed from £50?

@jondoe6618 4 жыл бұрын

Never seen that on any of our audis. But the other option is unhook battery and hook it back up and just start it. FREE!

@user-uc8ft5zm8z 4 жыл бұрын

Jon Doe Hi! Does it still need to clear the code with scanner? Thank you ;)

@jondoe6618 4 жыл бұрын

Yongsi Liu eventually. Un hooking the battery will reset everything until it detects a problem again.

@AN-kg4ei 10 ай бұрын

so this isn't an issue with Gen 2 Audis? 2016+ it is then.... Thanks again for sharing!

@DRAGONSTUDIOSTV 2 жыл бұрын

the return of Count DRACULA!

@chickenonfire8635 4 жыл бұрын

(Audi A8 D3) I have this issue now for about a half year. But a little bit diffrent. A cold start works every time. But if i drive for a while and after turning off the ignition and try to start it 20 mins later it wont. I am not able to get it run like you. But my only solution is to wait. Sometime it takes 5 min. Sometimes it takes 20 min. After that my car starts. Sometime while driving my car says SAFE on the dayly milage. I have never seen an error code like this with vcds. Does it delete by itself when the car is able to start? My steering lock seems not to work right. When it should be locked i can still move my steering. But it makes loud noises.

@roystenbraten7612 Жыл бұрын

Did you solve this problem? I have have almost the same issue, A8 2006. I just have to try several times. Don't have to wait several minutes.

@danielm8106 3 жыл бұрын

Happened to me in vw passat All vw group has a lot of electronic problems and cost me 500£

@caveresch 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find a tool to recode the battery. I don't want to spend $500 for a battery replacement.

@tonyk8163 4 жыл бұрын

Push 2 start 😎

@sufyanah 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you good to know bought 2002 A6 Avante putting work into in it's coming along great but very expensive

@morganu.3643 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me some things to watch out about those? I'm about to get one

@robertomanue7681 2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough my one is only happening when car is been running for a wile... put key on ignition nothing happens and after 20min al of the sudden everything comes on and starts it self if I already turned the key to all positions...

@trendyfamily6209 Жыл бұрын

Can I just go buy any obd scanner that can clear codes ??? 👀

@AndyBlohmzerocrash 4 жыл бұрын

another option is to cut the ground wire on the steering wheel module - so did i and never had the problem again

@ReMLeGiiT 4 жыл бұрын

What car did you do it on?

@agustincorrea3244 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on Audi Q7 2009 ?

@nazirpoomun5290 Жыл бұрын

Does it failed an mot test? Please

@Sum_Ting_Wong 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks....a good video and tip+

@filipsur4934 4 жыл бұрын

I have that problem and can't start the car, I changed all of them, and don't work again. Should I programed it somewho, is there something more to be done?

@hamwicbi1265 4 жыл бұрын

It's not a big problem if you fancy trying to fix it yourself by removing the steering column control module and replacing the faulty components - Step by step video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZ-Zg62Cy8DLkqM.html) - Components kit for around £40 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEERING-LOCK-MODULE-4F0905852B-REPAIR-KIT-FOR-AUDI-A6-C6-Q7-2004-2009-4F0910852/223729640146?hash=item34175362d2:g:IXYAAOSwfW5du0Qa) - Alternatively you can pay for the service to have someone do this for you for around double that price, a few companies on eBay - £95 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-Audi-A6-C6-Q7-Steering-Lock-module-Relay-micro-switch-faults/132244158313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 - £85 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A6-C6-Q7-Steering-Lock-module-Repair-Service-Relay-micro-switch-faults/254413840197?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 - Finally you can take your car to a garage (assuming you’ve cleared the error code with VCDS) and they can do the whole job (i.e. remove the control unit, replace the components, test and replace control unit) at more a costlier £280 (Hayes Garage 07872965883) Hope that helps, I don’t think anyone should just give up for this one annoying problem, the A6 B6 is a fantastic car

@samibarhoom932 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@rachids3030 5 ай бұрын

Does it work with vcds also this technique?

@differentcarreview-dcr 5 ай бұрын

yes it should

@nomaunkhan9141 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have 2013 A4, 194K kilometers. Just recently got a "Dynamic steering System fault! You can continue driving". Since the fault I have driven couple of hundred kilometers and so far no issue but Iam uncomfortable not sure when the car will leave me stranded.

@mikeharris2209 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, it was fun to watch

@SelectTaxi24 4 жыл бұрын

Very good 👍

@javieramado7799 4 жыл бұрын

Great Advice!

@juliocobix9630 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. I LOVE THIS GUY HE IS TOTALY REAL

@fabrizio_calvin_kcalvin7132 2 жыл бұрын

I need hwlp please I got this problem but I can connect me obd2 to the car I try all u show u on video

@surena9451 Жыл бұрын

Manually power the 7th fuse on the driver side so the car can communicate with OBD scanner without key in ignition. Reset codes and you're set.

@tomaslesko 4 жыл бұрын

Zdravim. Pasujem sa s týmto problemom uz dlho. Nosím so sebou notas s káblom pre istotu ale uz nemam na to nervi. uz som aj vymenil spínace a relátko. kde nájdem profika na deaktivaciu zamku volantu? alebo návod? prosím o radu

@differentcarreview-dcr 4 жыл бұрын

zdravim, treba sa zaregistrovat na stranke audiklub.cz a po registrácií treba kontaktovat užívatela "SupermanXXX" bud formou súkromnej správy alebo: audiklub.cz/forum/tema/300821-vadny-sloupek-rizeni-vymena/od-30 - príspevky má v tejto téme a je tam aj jeho tel. číslo

@tomaslesko 4 жыл бұрын

@@differentcarreview-dcr Ďakujem

@khurram41 4 жыл бұрын

it happened with me and troubled me a lot, nobody could fix it permanently and I couldn't afford to go to dealer to fix so I ultimately had to get rid of the car with a hefty loss.

@hamwicbi1265 4 жыл бұрын

@fabrizio_calvin_kcalvin7132 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamwicbi1265