MMI Update and Maps 2022/23

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Steve B

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

Hi All,

Any 8R owners updated they're MMI recently or done it before?

I can live with my MMI for now, just really need the latest maps as things have changed allot since 2013

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I've found where I can download all the software I Just don't wanna mess it up so if anyone can help with a step by step instructions I'd appreciate that!

Thanks in advance

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missile

· #2 · 4 mo ago

Be warned it takes hours to install and if you don't keep engine running / on a charger you run risk of corrupting hard drive, like I did
I downloaded them and managed to brick my MMI. Got Audi to reset.

This time, I have decided to pay for three sd cards, £58. Waiting till it gets a bit warmer to do installation.

Steve B

Discussion Starter · #3 · 4 mo ago

This is the exact reason for my thread, I've heard about people bricking their MMI's 🙃

Where did you order the SD cards from? I was thinking of possibly doing the same as I'm anxious.

ScottyUK

· #4 · 4 mo ago

I did my A4 a couple of years ago. Cost me £5 for a months membership of the down load site. Doing via SD is a pain. It was three or four software versions updates and then the maps. Scary deleting the hard disk partition

but all worked out fine. I left the car running on my drive with a big motorbike chain through the steering wheel and opened door frame. Took 5 hours or so I think.

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missile

· #5 · 4 mo ago

Steve B said:
This is the exact reason for my thread, I've heard about people bricking their MMI's 🙃

Where did you order the SD cards from? I was thinking of possibly doing the same as I'm anxious.

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Steve B

Discussion Starter · #6 · 4 mo ago

Thanks for that, seems they also do digital downloads now aswell.

missile

· #7 · 4 mo ago

Yes, but you would then need to save to SD card(s) to install.

missile

· #8 · 4 mo ago

I successfully updated MMI & maps,
WARNING: I would not recommend this method especially for faint hearted or without access to Carista / OBII fault code reader.

It took nearly 4 hours to do the updates
The screen went black on several occasions when I thought OH NO !!!!
The DPF and coil fail lights illuminated due to the engine idling for a long time
I was able to clear the lights by Italian Tune Up
Carista showed up 9 other faults, which I have been able to clear
I still have P2463, 05188 & 0589

I will need to get DPF cleaned if these faults don't clear with another "tune up"

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Richard_Lincoln

· #9 · 4 mo ago

I paid my £230 to audi. No faff, no worries. For sure I could have done it myself. But having estimated the costs (of installation by audi versus known fault possibilities) it wasn't a gamble I was willing to take. After all I had the money. Bit like using after market parts . It could be a saving, but then....
Yes, I am risk averse these days - old age... (or is that stress averse?).

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missile

· #10 · 4 mo ago

Very wise

Steve B

Discussion Starter · #11 · 4 mo ago

missile said:
I successfully updated MMI & maps,
WARNING: I would not recommend this method especially for faint hearted or without access to Carista / OBII fault code reader.

It took nearly 4 hours to do the updates

The screen went black on several occasions when I thought OH NO !!!!

The DPF and coil fail lights illuminated due to the engine idling for a long time

I was able to clear the lights by Italian Tune Up

Carista showed up 9 other faults, which I have been able to clear

I still have P2463, 05188 & 0589

I will need to get DPF cleaned if these faults don't clear with another "tune up"

Thanks for sharing that! that’s definitely made me reconsider doing it myself. I was thinking of doing something similar in leaving the car running. The longest weekly commute i do in one go is 1hr20mins which wouldn’t be enough time complete an update.

I believe i’ve read that doing it from a usb thumb drive is much quicker, but maybe its more down to the speed of the media thats being used?

missile

· #12 · 4 mo ago

Steve B said:
Thanks for sharing that! that’s definitely made me reconsider doing it myself. I was thinking of doing something similar in leaving the car running. The longest weekly commute i do in one go is 1hr20mins which wouldn’t be enough time complete an update.

I believe i’ve read that doing it from a usb thumb drive is much quicker, but maybe its more down to the speed of the media thats being used?

You could be right. Maybe operator error 😢

missile

· #13 · 4 mo ago

After forced regen, soot still at 26.9 😢 Normal range is 8 - 18. Has anyone had their DPF flushed?

Steve B

Discussion Starter · #14 · 4 mo ago

how many forced regens could you do in a row? I’d imagine a couple more regens would bring it down to normal levels..

missile

· #15 · 4 mo ago

I hope you are right

Steve B

Discussion Starter · #16 · 4 mo ago

@missile any luck?

missile

· #17 · 4 mo ago

Not so far, cannot get rid of the glow plug warning light. Going to seek some help

missile

· #18 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Repeated forced regen was not reducing the DPF build up or extinguishing the faults causing glow plug warning. I phoned my local TerraClean agent this morning and he came to my home this afternoon and SUCCESS

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firefox10

· #19 · 4 mo ago

missile said:
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I used thenavman.com a couple of weeks ago and it worked like a charm. I was very happy with the results

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missile

· #20 · 4 mo ago

Good for you. I am always wary of first time posters who praise a company.

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