any B7's with TMC functional?

Post by **NOMISEGDELP** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:05 am

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

Post by **craigyb** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:55 am

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

Post by **peterb** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:21 am

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!

Post by **NOMISEGDELP** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:18 pm

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!

Post by **NOMISEGDELP** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:36 pm

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

Post by **Mikeyboy** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:34 pm

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?

Post by **peterb** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:05 pm

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.

Post by **ashleyadam** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:31 pm

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

Post by **NOMISEGDELP** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:52 pm

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

Post by **peterb** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:52 am

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.

Post by **ashleyadam** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:24 pm

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

Post by **ashleyadam** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:27 pm

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.

Post by **NOMISEGDELP** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:34 pm

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!

Post by **ashleyadam** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:58 pm

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.

Post by **peterb** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:22 pm

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.

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