3 CHEAP FIXES FOR B9 AUDI A4 A5 SOS SYSTEM FAULT!

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In this, the first "Workshop Wednesdays" video, I share with you 3 solutions to avoid the SOS/Emergency Call system fault appearing on your B9 generation Audi.
This video can be divided into the following sections;
0:00 teaser
0:04 graphics by @haslerdesigns
0:08 what this video is about
1:18 does your car have this SOS problem?
2:48 why it's important the SOS system remains working
3:47 solution 1
4:43 solution 2
5:52 solution 3 theory
6:44 Audi's Technical Service Bulletin for this fault
9:29 stripping trim for solution 3
17:08 refitting trim
18:33 refitting advice
19:37 checking the fix has worked with OBDELEVEN
21:34 thanks for watching!
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[@vagcentral2252]

Thanks a bunch! I'll look over everything you've analyzed and I'll give it a go. My sos came on a week after I got my 2017 a4 and would sporadically flash. Drove me nuts especially seeing that the green light above indicated a working module.. the b9 didn't have the sos fuse as the 9.5 so i triggered the system by disconnecting the sos speaker so now the warning only comes up once when starting the car. I've come the conclusion that the insulation on my roof panel dropped down and when I opened the sun roof it drags the insulation and pushes it against the signal wires connected to the shark fin. Just don't want to damage my headliner when removing it but the illuminated triangle is driving me nuts so I'll have to eventually get around to it. The OBDeleven tips you've suggested are excellent.

[@NickBlakey-vy8fw]

Hello , I am considering buying S4/S5, however I have read many tech issues plague the car from this SOS issue and the issues with the digital display crashing / going blank / or stuck on initialising? Be interesting to know if anyone is having these issues? if so is it a simple fix or a costly trip to Audi? I had these issues with AUDI A3 8Y and was a nightmare!

[@vr6280]

Love the workshop Wednesday idea. Can’t wait for the next one 😊👍

[@richardm2661]

This happens all the time on my b9….I was under the impression it just needed a software update

[@volkswizard]

Do a scan to see what fault code is stored, if it’s a match then check the aerial live data as shown in video 👍

[@robgeddes7701]

Helpful this video thanks Andrew, I've seen a couple of vehicles recently with this SOS warning pass through our independent workshop but had no involvement in any repairs.

[@volkswizard]

Glad to be of service Rob. Some faults seem to require expensive new hardware but a lot of that seems to be under warranty as it occurs early. Really need to scan and then if it’s aerial related, should be cable or aerial. My mk8 was bad from new, never looked into it as under warranty and couldn’t be bothered with hassle but on one trip to central London, it bonged around 10 times within m25!

[@garymcgregor7048]

Brilliant new Wednesday feature. We'll done Andrew

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much Gary 👍

[@tonyjazz4073]

Hi Andrew. Good video with clear problem explanation and cure to fix. My GTI Mk8 had this warning come up a week past the 3 year old date! Good job I took out the extra 2 year warranty which covered the fix at the main dealer. Precise reason I took it out; mechanicals will be fine, it's the electrics that plague this variant so money (sadly) well spent.

[@volkswizard]

Hi Tony, surprised it waited until 3 years to go wrong. Do you know what the fix was?

[@tonyjazz4073]

@@volkswizard Hi Andrew. The Dealer had the car for a whole day to replace the connection between SOS tab in the upper console and the aerial unit on the roof. Wouldn't divulge more than that to me.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Good work Andrew - labour cost from a dealer would be significant and good to see a solution that fixes the actual issue - interested to see how long fix lasts and if water ingress an ongoing issue 👏🎯

[@robtt997]

Good video. Thank you

[@ScottPC]

BMW have this where the battery runs out and its a real big pain to replace the battery... 99% of people code it out.

[@volkswizard]

Luckily in Die Hard 4.0 that BMW still had it working 😃

[@briankeenan6553]

Cheap fixes and a S Audi , didn’t know these existed Andrew !!!!

[@volkswizard]

Fair point 😄Luckily it shares a lot of bits with base rep spec A4, the S4 specific bits are a bit more costly 😬