Engine Off When Driver Door is Open
#31
I got my 2013 S6 yesterday and this was the only annoying thing I faced.
So every time I leave the car for a minute the engine switches off!
You know what am worried about? whenever I go to a valet parking I will look like a dumb ***.
I hope there is a way to turn this feature off.
So every time I leave the car for a minute the engine switches off!
You know what am worried about? whenever I go to a valet parking I will look like a dumb ***.
I hope there is a way to turn this feature off.
#32
AudiWorld Super User
There is no documentation that I've seen that ties the two features together. Someone may have been guessing.
#33
#34
well i have a 2013 A6 3.0 TFSI and that doesn't happen to me at all !!
either i leave the key in the car or take it out , ENGINE will remain running.
i think that is a safety feature in all US A6s.
i live in Qatar.
either i leave the key in the car or take it out , ENGINE will remain running.
i think that is a safety feature in all US A6s.
i live in Qatar.
#35
This will be a non-issue. I picked up my new A6 in November and 2 weeks later, the sales advisor from the dealership picked it up from my place of work to take it in for a MMI update. I asked her specifically what the updates included once I got the car back and this is her response:
"In addition to the owner’s manual update this also included the following adjustments:
1) The engine and ignition will no longer shut off automatically when exiting the vehicle.
2) If the engine is off (due to Start –Stop) when the door is opened, the ignition will shut off to prevent battery drain.
3) The parking brake will not activate when the ignition is switched off. (A6/A7/S6 Only)
So, the short answer to your question would be; yes, this was part of the software update. From now on, you will need to engage your parking brake if you wish to activate it by manually lifting up the switch as it no longer automatically engages. As I recall, that was one feature that you did not care for. Seems we have been able to take care of that for you!"
I was particularly pleased by not needing to disengage the brakes every time I drove.
So in short, once your dealership updates your MMI, the engine shut issue should not be a problem any longer.
"In addition to the owner’s manual update this also included the following adjustments:
1) The engine and ignition will no longer shut off automatically when exiting the vehicle.
2) If the engine is off (due to Start –Stop) when the door is opened, the ignition will shut off to prevent battery drain.
3) The parking brake will not activate when the ignition is switched off. (A6/A7/S6 Only)
So, the short answer to your question would be; yes, this was part of the software update. From now on, you will need to engage your parking brake if you wish to activate it by manually lifting up the switch as it no longer automatically engages. As I recall, that was one feature that you did not care for. Seems we have been able to take care of that for you!"
I was particularly pleased by not needing to disengage the brakes every time I drove.
So in short, once your dealership updates your MMI, the engine shut issue should not be a problem any longer.
The following users liked this post:
Richard Hamby (10-09-2019)
#36
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This will be a non-issue. I picked up my new A6 in November and 2 weeks later, the sales advisor from the dealership picked it up from my place of work to take it in for a MMI update. I asked her specifically what the updates included once I got the car back and this is her response:
"In addition to the owner’s manual update this also included the following adjustments:
1) The engine and ignition will no longer shut off automatically when exiting the vehicle.
2) If the engine is off (due to Start –Stop) when the door is opened, the ignition will shut off to prevent battery drain.
3) The parking brake will not activate when the ignition is switched off. (A6/A7/S6 Only)
So, the short answer to your question would be; yes, this was part of the software update. From now on, you will need to engage your parking brake if you wish to activate it by manually lifting up the switch as it no longer automatically engages. As I recall, that was one feature that you did not care for. Seems we have been able to take care of that for you!"
I was particularly pleased by not needing to disengage the brakes every time I drove.
So in short, once your dealership updates your MMI, the engine shut issue should not be a problem any longer.
"In addition to the owner’s manual update this also included the following adjustments:
1) The engine and ignition will no longer shut off automatically when exiting the vehicle.
2) If the engine is off (due to Start –Stop) when the door is opened, the ignition will shut off to prevent battery drain.
3) The parking brake will not activate when the ignition is switched off. (A6/A7/S6 Only)
So, the short answer to your question would be; yes, this was part of the software update. From now on, you will need to engage your parking brake if you wish to activate it by manually lifting up the switch as it no longer automatically engages. As I recall, that was one feature that you did not care for. Seems we have been able to take care of that for you!"
I was particularly pleased by not needing to disengage the brakes every time I drove.
So in short, once your dealership updates your MMI, the engine shut issue should not be a problem any longer.
#37
AudiWorld Senior Member
I have now done some more playing with this. I can't fully replicate what happened when my wife drove the car, but if the car is running it is perfectly possible to drive off without the key and no warning displays on the dash to tell you that there is no key, nor does the car stop some distance down the road. I then tried restarting the car without the key (actually wrapped it in tin foil so it would not communicate with the car), but did not open the driver's door. This displayed the "no valid key in the car" message in the DIS and the car failed to start. It would seen that she was just very lucky the car chose to start without the key in it. Note this applies the standard key and not the advanced key.
I think the lesson learned for all of us is that you need to be very careful to ensure that the key remains with the driver of the car at all times otherwise they could get stranded if they are separated mid journey
#39
AudiWorld Super User
TSB 2031850/3
(57892599 Perform SVM Update)
BTW, it would be useful to others when you are looking for help to enter your location in your avatar and car model, year, engine and trim in your sig.
#40
AudiWorld Member
FYI
Meet up with my buddy who's a salesman at Audi and he said they came out with an update for the MMI that prevents the car from shutting off when opening the door. Said people should be receiving letters in the mail advising them to bring the car in for the update. If no just inquire with your dealer.
Meet up with my buddy who's a salesman at Audi and he said they came out with an update for the MMI that prevents the car from shutting off when opening the door. Said people should be receiving letters in the mail advising them to bring the car in for the update. If no just inquire with your dealer.
Anything you have further on this -- despite the age of the thread -- would be of great help to me (and keep my wife happy with her car).
Thanks in advance!