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Just got mine and despite reading all the handbook and fiddling for hours it is obvious that the 2006 q1 software supplied DOESN'T work. Anyone got a later disk as I made dealer PROMISE it would work or he would get an upgrade when it was available, and it would help to know if it was available!

Ta

No B7 will have working TMC yet, only A6 & A8 models have working TMC. A new disk will be required and you should push your dealer to supply that for free if he has promised a working system.

The latest disk for your car is 2006_1 (SW version 460) but this does not have TMC.

Craig

I understand that all of the A4 range, from this autumn onwards, will have an MMI system similar to current A6 and A8 ranges. I suspect that this means that the Nav system will be using the A6/A8 software/data and will, therefore, have TMC functionality.

This will leave the A3 model range as the only RNS-E fitment (and for how long?). This will rather remove the incentive for Audi to get TMC working on the RNS-E!

Soooo..... anyone else annoyed enough to write en mass and complain? Seems like the best bit of sat nav (cos Im a bloke i NEVER get lost but do hate traffic jams) and it DOESN'T BLUDY WORK!

I had to ask 'em.......



Thank you for your correspondence regarding TMC for your Audi RS4.
>
> Unfortunately, you will not be able to use the TMC function on your
> satellite navigation system, a separate data layer on the disc is
> needed to interpret the TMC data when it is received, and to integrate
> the road network maps with traffic information.
>
> In the UK, the provision of a separate TMC data layer on the disc is
> through a limited number of commercial licence holders on a
> subscription basis. Payment of this subscription provides the
> separate data layer that is essential for the activation of TMC and
> Dynamic Route Guidance. This subscription is currently only available
> to manufacturers and it is not possible for the public to purchase an individual user licence.
>
> Audi are currently in discussions with the licence holders to provide
> the data layer on all DVD satellite navigation discs. Unfortunately
> we have no date for when this data layer will be made available.
>
> When the data layer is made available, customers who have satellite
> navigation systems without TMC enabled discs will be able to take
> their vehicle into an Audi Centre to have a software upgrade carried
> out. Full details of what is required and any costs involved will be
> communicated when applicable.
>
> I hope this clarifies your query. If you require any further
> assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me on the
> telephone number below.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Lloyd Francis
> Customer Service Manager
> 0800 699888

peterb wrote:I understand that all of the A4 range, from this autumn onwards, will have an MMI system similar to current A6 and A8 ranges. I suspect that this means that the Nav system will be using the A6/A8 software/data and will, therefore, have TMC functionality.

This will leave the A3 model range as the only RNS-E fitment (and for how long?). This will rather remove the incentive for Audi to get TMC working on the RNS-E!

so in fact any cars delivered after this time and ordered with Satnav won't have the RNS-E fitted at all but an updated MMI style unit?

Apart from TMC what are the advantages?

As far as the Navigation functionality goes, apart from the availability of TMC tables for the UK, I believe that the RNS-E is better than the newer MMI systems.

Hi guys have just received my b7 s4 cab this morning what a machine, anyway just to update you I came out of west london audi who confirmed that tmc is available as an upgrade for 279 + vat. They are calling me back to confirm if I will get upgrade free as just received car

So, did they agree? Anyone else got TMC yet?

I'm assuming that this is still equipped with RNS-E, rather than being one of the new models with revised dash and A6/A8-style MMI built in.

I'll be interested to see whether they're successful in getting an update installed which gives TMC functionality in the UK. I'm not aware of the RNS-E DVD with UK TMC being available yet. My suspicion is that they're confusing your Nav with that installed in the A6/A8.

I have just spoken with dealer who are still awaiting confirmation - will keep you posted possible feedback today.

Spoke with dealer today who confirmed audi are still to decide who will pay for upgrade, I can confirm dvd is now available to purchase for S4 Cab B7/06 £279+vat as I understand. I will keep you updated on dealer feedback.

And yet customer service phoned yesterday when I emailed about this thread and they said there is NO upgrade for the B7 A4 range - just the A6. I'll believe it when i see it!

why dont you just call west london audi who will gladly sell you one, I will notify as soon as i get descision from audi.

ashleyadam wrote:why dont you just call west london audi who will gladly sell you one...

Because it's almost certainly the A6/A8 disc that they're offering.