I am not an auto technician or diagnostician but I watch Ivan's videos to gauge what cars to avoid when getting them.

"This car is very comfortable so it needs 2 comfort modules" Lmfao

Battle was won without any shot from the parts cannon. The ancient war mechanic diagnostician Sun Tzu would be proud of this battle. (Bows to Ivan)….

Audi TSB 94 13 27 2033675/5 covers this issue. Says to install spacers under the paddle switches to raise them up. metric dimensions in TSB, but for the US a pair of common 1/4" washers on each bolt should do the trick.

Federal DOT requires brake and hazards be visible when the lift gate is open. They leave it up to the manufacturer how they do it. It’s interesting to see the different ways it’s done.

Brings new meaning to the phrase, "needlessly complicated".

Thank you fixed my issue right away when you talked about those paddle switches, I think a piece of hay wedged in mine. Fixed now !thx

After about 5 minutes I'm shaking my head and missing my '62 VW Beetle.

Great video. Very accurate. I’m a 6 year audi tech. We see this issue more often than you would think. Even some of the brand new q5s come from the factory with misadjusted striker contact switches

No tail lights, no problem! Going dark, bwweeeeh. Stealth mode activated 😎

On my B6 2010 Passat Wagon that feature is programmable with an OBD Eleven or VCDS so that you can turn it off. You can also turn off auto locking of the rear hatch when the vehicle is in motion (it pulls the hatch if not fully closed), interior lights when hatch is open, trailer mode for the lights, turning on or off of the tail lights when the hatch is open, dimming of the rear lights... Etc.

So after carefully studying this video I've learned .............to never buy a car with lights in the hatchback ! Valuable lesson.

The switches setup is so dodgy, a bit of wear and the computer will be crying again lol. Basic hatchbacks with gas struts were simpler.

Thank you sooooo Much!! I have bought both Latch and micro switches, costing loads of £££ and it was just a adjustment issue! over years makes sense it would move!

Why do I just “like” your videos before I even watch them bro!? 🤦🏽‍♂️ I guess I know I’m gonna learn something new everytime you post! 👍🏾

You've got some crazy good diagnosing skills Ivan! I learn something new each and every video.

Just installed a hitch and wiring harness on my 2017 q5 and had the same issue. Hearing the talk about the hatch switches led me to discover that I had failed to connect a wiring connection when I reinstalled the scuff plate! I was going crazy trying to find the issue. Thanks, man!!!

Perfect video! My 2019 Q7 had this issue, but the door was obstructed, just a little. You helped out here. Thank you

That was a great idea to clear the code's and then manually test the switches

I'm kinda confused: did clearing the codes just cause the taillights to work again? It looked like possibly a separate issue after they still didn't work after fixing the latch.

Nice to see a European machine being worked on Ivan, well done. Keep it simple 👍👏

I saw one in the Wendy's Drive Thru and thought it didn't seem right, it had this same problem I looked it up and there was an article in the Audi Forums it mentions to check the liftgate switch. Wanted to tell the owner but didn't want to freak anybody out at 1:00 am 😅

Ah thanks a lot for this one. I had exactly the same issue on my RSQ3. There is no buttons in the catch on my car but it got me looking there and found that a connector got loose. Plugged back in and all sorted!

Ivan your skills are from another alien planet there great great

" This car's very comfortable so it need's 2 comfort control module's " LMAO Ivan.

Great overview. I don't have any of the diag tools, but I was able to look in there and see a tiny pebble that was blocking one of the switches from pivoting all the way. Fix took 1 minute where most of the time was going inside to get some tweezers. Thank you!

I've worked on a couple of family member's Audis. They are nice cars when they work but overly complicated and you will need this RossTec special OBD2 tool ("VagCom") to do stuff. I'm not a fan of that brand. Nice diagnostic, Ivan. Always good.

Yep I knew exactly what is was when you said the paddle switch in the sill plate. I had it off to take off the bumper and didn't plug the connector back in. Mines a 2012 Q5. Thanks for the video! LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED!

So um, current fault codes had to be deleted before tail lights could come back online? 🤔

There wasn't any water from the trim and gasket being wrong?

Man when will people understand the more little extras the more trouble you will have down the road. All computers and modules should be limited to the engine and trans.

Awesome video, I always learn something when I watch your vids! I love the logical progression through the diagnostics/troubleshooting as opposed to just throwing parts at it. Might I ask how you got started in doing this? Did you go to tech school or learn on your own?

Its a US market thing, the law mandates the tail lamps have to be illuminated and seen at all times. So since the tailgate ones move up when it opens, there needs to be a supplemental set as seen in the lower bumper that kick in when the tailgate goes up.

Great job Ivan. NPR love it. Those fancy cars have all kinds of stuff to work on.

Hey Ivan , I have the same problem in my Audi Q7 2012 , the only difference is that the rear driver side back lights work but the rear passenger doesn't work at all. Just wanted to know can I fix it the same way for just one light not working. Or both of them need not to work for it to be the hatchet switches for it to work.

Always great seeing you work your genius!!!!

Everything must be perfect. I had a mini van side power door problems with paddle and other type switches. Similar adjustments etc to get to work, that also had a ground problem.

That is one of the dumbest "It's a feature not a bug" things I've ever seen on a car.

Remember..if you are losing your mind,you're ready for an Audi.😎

Nice NPR. Thanks Ivan!

Thanks, man....Keep up with your good work.

There is a TSB for this very issue, simple fix I had the very same issue on my 2013 Q7

Thanks sorted my Audi Q3 fault.

. All it takes is a loose screw and some ware and it don't work. Seems to be simple after you find it. Well done Ivan.

Do you know the part name to the latch part that the rear gate closes I broke a little wing down inside there so my brake lights won’t work now

Ivan i now have the engine replaced in my Q7. Had it running to for a bit until it cut off....i have door handle touch sensors issue. I saw how to clear that issue have not checked to see if all the other codes which were present with old engine in vehicle are all still there or not ? Just letting you know i finally got engine and installed it. Its definitely been one hell of a journey with this darn vehicle....couple things still need to check verify and resolve ....

What to do if there is no wiring or paddle switches in that area.. Where else could the switches be ? I have a 2017 Q3 Same exact issue. I'm thinking in the door itself, But i'd like an idea before tearing into the door.. Thanks,.

Why in earth would you program hatch tail lights to shut off under any circumstances?

Great video by the way

We have a 2018 Q7 both main rear lights turned off with the ! and light out - any suggestions?

Worked for my audi q5 ! Thank you!

Very enlightening!

Does the break light on top was working before fixing ? My case are working except taillights

Nice safety boots Ivan 👌

I was waiting for the bonus footage...... but it was just a commercial :(

q5 2017 ,,, gracias por la información,,, saludos desde sonora México 👍👍👍👍

great job on this Ivan! Can you do a video on the thinktool? I"m currently using a Bosch ADS 625 and like it but am looking towards my next tablet scan tool. I'd love to know your thoughts and have a "real life" tour!

How do you access the door touch sensor in handle to unplug the connector.

The more German cars I dealt with the more I'm glad I only buy Honda or Toyota with my own money 🤪.

I love my Audi Q7! The MMI is spotty as hell and it drinks a lot of gas ⛽️ but DAMN! is it ever comfortable to drive.

Hey my friend. I see you really like that thinkpad pro.. How does it seem to work with domestic vehicles. Another great no parts required. Now that we got rid of Wolfies mandates. Maybe I can get up there and we can enjoy afew adult beverages.

Over-engineered. Just make all of the brake lights work all of the time. SMH

I loved this video so good great job on the tail lights

Yes ,we need brake lights in the bumper also, because we regularly drive with the hatch open.this is good engineering..?not.

Sooo.... after you adjust the brack AND reset it, the tail lights worked again?

MOST EXCELLENT IVAN.

Hola cual fue la solucion?

You’re the man 🏍🏍

Overly complicated German design that is not practical with dirt and wear. Had a '12 GTI that used single filament tail lamp bulbs and a PWM to control tail/brake lamp brightness. Went though bulbs as the lamps would get black and burn up.

What kind scanner is that?

Havin problems with 08 Audi q7 tailights done took to mechanic 3 times tail lights won’t stay on done replace twilight switch n all kinda of stuff one will work den sometimes neither one works hate to take to dealership for something simple but really hate can’t drive truck @ night

what could be a code (sporadic 009-Open or short to ground) help will be appreciated , thanks

you are pretty sharp...

I had that same issue just replaced the kick plate but lights on the tailgate won’t work at all.

I’d like to see Scotty killers commentary on this car and it’s problems...🤣

Hey ivan. Weird thing. Audi has funny way of fixing itself. Sometimes. Lmao

Coming from a solus ultra, Im interested in that thinkware. How have you been liking it so far?

That's awesome, great job....

How much do you hate yourself when an Audi comes into the shop? Haha just kidding, they are great vehicles

Cool video

A lot of vehicle manufacturers are over engineering systems that really don't need that level of complexity

He brought it to the right shop to fix it

So what you had to do was realign rear hatch and reset codes to fix?

Even though it was fixed, the old codes prevented the lights from working. That's odd.

So was the problem that the trim panel wasn’t in correctly? You didn’t have to adjust anything?

Худшего места для установки микропереключателей трудно найти...

Audi considers their cars “technician friendly”… right

nice work

U skipped how they suddenly started working again. owning a Q7 I can add that part LOL. when you cleared all the codes the car finally accepted the fact that you fixed the switches and decided to allow the use of the tail lights lol. Audi's are a really PITA to work on. a lot of things are like that. It will see an intermittent issue and shut off the device. it wont attempt to use it again until u clear the code. not everything but I've seen it enough to know clearing the codes needs to be done lol.

Two comfort modules for a comfortable car lol

I think he wants a new tyre on the spare wheel, in the boot, it look like a racing slick to me, UK

Great job

German genius 10.000 parts engine and door closing latches

What was problem then ?

YOU DIDNT SHOW THE FIX, THE VIDEO JUST CUT... MAGICALLY THEY WORK NOW ??

Man cars are stuffed with tones of computers now a days I believe my car just has two PCM which also acts as the TCM and a BCM that’s it but my cars also very basic compared to cars today

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Could they make it more complicated? Ridiculous!!!

WAIT MILES PER GALLON WENT FROM 40 TO 30 MPG? Sounds fishy

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