janoe

I have a 2013 Audi A8l with only 44k miles on it. A few weeks ago my Sirius radio started cutting in and out; I just figured my prescription was coming to an end. A few days later my entire sound system stopped working. All the functions in my MMI system still work such as my large large scrolling ****, navigation, etc. and when I turn the small **** it prompts me on my screen in grey at the bottom and says "audio unavailable." I tried rebooting the MMI system thinking that may solve the issue and unfortunately it did not. Took it in for service at our Audi dealer and they told me it was a short in the radio control module. They quoted me $2,116.42 for parts and labor! If I can't figure out this issue and fix it myself I am going to have to sell this car. Any help is greatly appreciated; is this something I could watch a video on and fix myself or am I screwed and have to take the hit on the $2k???

JulianHicks

'janoe', you posted your query in the 'D3 platform' section of the forum which is for A8s between 2003 and 2009. These cars have a different setup than your 2013 car; suggest you try again in the 'D4 platform' forum ...

Julian

richard-tx

You are going to sell a $25,000-$30,000 car because you have to pay $2k in repairs? That is the price of a good set of tires. Seems a bit odd.

Mister Bally

Parts and service on a $100,000.00 car, even though the car is older and has a much lower value; still are priced at the $100k level.

ScottCNelson

..neither one sports a "radio control module."

richard-tx

If the sirius/sm module is going bad, then it is time to change it.

That part is cheap. $40

OEM car radios. Factory stereo repair. Discount prices.

Mine went bad and I upgraded to sirius from XM. Reapplied the CD upgrade and all was well.