Audi MMI Screen Repair | How To Fix The Black Display On An A6 , A7 on (c7) and A8 on (d4)

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[@aldinmujic5795]

Hello, I activated a function in the green menu and since then the buttons on the mmi console do not work, the screen does not hide. I switch the music over the steering wheel. I reboot, but it doesn't help. means the buttons don't even light up, nav, tel, radio, media, back can anyone help? thank you

[@markfielding3851]

Perfect. Just fixed mine. Insulation broken on both wires. About 5mm of wire exposed on each. Assembled, screen still black. Quick check revealed 5A fuse blown. Full working order now. Cheap fix and no visit to main dealer. Thanks for the video.

[@RyansWorkshop]

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[@PaulPoirier-xm3sl]

Ryan: I have a 2012 Audi A6. Thanks for the informative video! I followed your directions and rounded up all the components and tools I needed to complete the task. The most informative part of the video was the sequence of panel removal to get the MMI out. After repairing the wires, getting the wires jammed into the dashboard so they didn't interfere with the MMI operation was trickier than I expected upon reassembly. I got it dialed after a few trials. I started at 5 PM and project was completed in just over 2 hours! I had two broken wires, and there was evidence of a previous repair on mine. Works great. The thing I missed the most about the black screen was the backup camera. I found a work around for the radio on the screen between the Tach and the speedo, until I got it repaired. No blown fuses. Thanks so much!

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[@markplenty2631]

Thanks very much, I just helped my friend fix his Audi MMI screen and he's over the moon

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[@nathanwoolmore3855]

Thank you! This worked for me, mine had intermittent issues it would turn off sometimes then work other times then it got worse to the point it would only work for a second or two once it was opened then turn off.. I pulled back the wiring and there it was brittle wiring which was barely held together, you saved me a bunch of money!

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[@kyleellis7421]

Perfect fix for my issue on my Audi A6 C7 2012. I had the same issue whereby everything worked on the mmi except the screen being black once fully opened. My screen actually worked initially then turned black half way through the opening/popping out cycle. Then was black thereafter. Turns out my cables were both split and needed repairing. Followed the steps and with a new fuse and works perfectly. Thank you for an informative and detailed video.

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[@rbarrell]

Really nice walk through - my MMI is black, and the fuses are OK - so fingers crossed this fix works. Thanks for sharing!

[@RyansWorkshop]

Thanks, hope it works out for you

[@rbarrell]

@@RyansWorkshop Follwoed your instructions over the weekend and my screen is restored to glory! Thanks again - I owe you pint!

[@dominicconway7919]

Fantastic video, although not for the same fault, allowed me to do the removal and re-installation in 30 mins. A lot less than the 8 hours quoted by the Audi dealer!!

[@RyansWorkshop]

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[@ImJusNikki87]

Did you have a similar issue? I’m hoping this is the cause and solution of mine!

[@farondavies6126]

Thank you for making this video. I had the exact same problem and repaired it easily myself by following your instructions.

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[@TheDjplayon]

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[@shaneking4968]

Thanks so much mate I just got an Audi today and I managed to get $1500 off the price to fix this problem because they had no idea what the problem was I said if it’s not the screen it could be wiring and could cost quite a bit but sounds like a very easy fix. This video was so helpful thanks for sharing mate

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[@AdrianDavis-s7d]

I think the best video on the Audi S8 D4 I have seen. Does anyone know please what the Audi part number is? I guess I am competent to fit a new lead, but probably not repair then fit an old one!

[@RyansWorkshop]

Thanks, and I hope you get it sorted

[@bernard.8355]

Thanks for this Ryan, with your straight forward Instructions you saved me alot of money with this,

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[@notbriancho]

Great walk through. Thank you for making this video!

[@RyansWorkshop]

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[@papij3134]

Hello Ryan, question regarding the wires. I’m an American so I won’t lie and say I’m ignorant to some of the measuring. I’m getting very different answers regarding what wire I should use to replace it. You said in the video it should be 1/2 mil wire. Does that translate to 22 or 24 gauge wire? Disregarding that, amazing video

[@roshainliyanage3954]

Mine is an Audi A6 2013 SE. I had the same issue. Black screen as soon as it came out. That was the only issue. Everything else working fine such as radio, media and changing stations etc. I followed the same as you have explained. Only extra thing I had to do is the fuse replacement as I may have blown it. So that's done and all good now. Thanks very much for your help. Video is very clear and understandable.

[@RyansWorkshop]

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[@Avexius]

Thank you so much for the video! Just fixed the broken wiring within 2 hours. I used a heat shrink butt connector to connect the wires and it's working pretty well.

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[@Dom_Tosco]

This video was spot on! It was a bit intimidating at first, but I was able to fix mine in about 30 minutes. Good call from everyone regarding the 5 amp fuse. Mine was blown, and was an easy replacement.

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[@victorpalafox2787]

Did you disconnect the battery when replacing the wire?

[@serg3615]

Where is the fuse located?

[@oarias5158]

Would the fuse cause it to turn on for 1-3 seconds then turn off. Mine works then shuts off, but the radio and everything else works. I’ve had it two times work perfectly but that’s extremely rare

[@rickhill9285]

Great video! Fixed 2013 A7 today. Bad wires, both, were 4" from connector. Kept blowing fuses but now is working fine again.

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[@arlenebarmad2261]

Hey man thanks for making this video I was able to fix my car

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[@cecilBdeFalter]

UPDATE During the repair I may have touched the two power leads together blowing the 5amp fuse in the passenger-side fuse holder (RHD model). SO if your screen is still black after the repair, check the fuse, it may just be as simple as that! Thanks again for a really excellent video tutorial. === Hi. My screen flickered on and then stayed off when it opened so I was reasonably sure it was a broken wire. Incredibly good and detailed video makes the doing the repair really simple. I had two broken wires exactly as depicted in the video. BUT … after doing the repair the screen stayed black. Radio works but the screen doesn’t. I took it all to pieces again to check if I had badly soldered joints but all was fine. Plugged and unplugged the cables, dead screen. Can you suggest anything to try? Thanks

[@RyansWorkshop]

I'm glad you managed to sort it, and that would have been my first answer to check the fuses 👍

[@paulallen3081]

I’ve done exactly the same. Broken cables in the exact same place, repaired them both but still black. Too much of a coincidence to not be this. Can you let me know which fuse is likely to be blown. I’ve checked all the 5 amp fuses in the boot but all seem in tact.

[@paulallen3081]

Scrap that. Found the fuse on the drivers side of the car as you said. Replaced and all working. Great video and very helpful comment!

[@emmetmcgloin1798]

Thanks very much for this step by step video. Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers !

[@RyansWorkshop]

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[@Iain2200]

Very good video, unfortunately mind has broken at the plug so need to now try and find the type of pins required for the plug.

[@RyansWorkshop]

That's unfortunate, hope you get it sorted

[@bisi3082]

Subscribed! Great advice - my mmi screen is on for a few seconds (1-2 seconds) once the screen is up but then turns off, do you think this will be a broken wire causing this issue too?

[@RyansWorkshop]

Thank you, yes it does sound like that could be the issue, because that particular open position is likely where the strain is on the wires

[@doguscantas7327]

Absolutely its my car problem I fixed myself I appreciate it 🎉

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[@nictowns5431]

Hi, Thanks so much for the walk through. I have 2010 A6 with a fixed in screen but I and am having the exact same problem with a black mmi screen. Is it reasonable to assume the same issue of a dodgy power wire?

[@RyansWorkshop]

To be honest it could potentially be something else, as the most common reason for the wire breaking is because of the flex in the cable weakening it over time as the screen opens and closes, because your screen doesn't move, it would likely point to something else, maybe a loose plug or a fuse?

[@robohofo1]

Helped me as well. MUCH appreciated.

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[@daviddebuhr8995]

Very nicely done, sir! Thanks!

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[@denzil6931]

Greetings from New Zealand and thanks very much for the video. I have a slightly different problem and would greatly appreciate your help. The MMI screen on my just-purchased 2012 A6 does not pop up. I tried the reset procedure by pressing the Menu, joystick and top right buttons at the same time for a couple of seconds with the ignition on. There is a clicking and whirring sound, but the screen does not pop up. The radio and CD units do not play either. Would you have any suggestions as to what the problem might be?

[@RyansWorkshop]

I would suggest locating the correct fuses for the radio and cd part of the system as that sounds like something may have blown if nothing is working, because they should work even with the screen closed, as for the screen not operating but making a noise, it could potentially be the mechanism on the screen failed in some way.

[@Clue83]

I have a similiar issue on my c 7.5 however it seems intermittent. sometimes the screen doesnt come out on startup and the retract button doesnt work along with the radio/media/nav etc. however sometimes it does and works fine. any ideas?

[@wilko0310]

If the cable is ok I’d assume the fuse may have blown, where would I find the fuse for this?

[@jamessquier1235]

I have an A7. My screen comes on as the screen is opening, but then goes black once the screen is fully opened. I followed the video to see if there were any loose wires. But everything seemed ok. Any suggestions??

[@RyansWorkshop]

It sounds like one of the power wires have broken inside, they don't always completely break like in the video causing the screen to only come on sometimes, I would suggest moving the wires around where they move to see if the screen comes on, if so it would confirm that the moving part or the wire needs replacing like in the video.

[@Avexius]

Just encountered the same issue on my S7. Screen comes on as the screen is opening, but then goes black once fully opened. Did you managed to fix it???

[@josephpickering4486]

Novice question, but what kind of wire do I buy to replace it?

[@RyansWorkshop]

Standard 0.5mm single core wire will do just fine

[@rashkomakov]

thank you worked for me

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[@mobash4044]

Where are you based? Can I bring my car to you for you to have a look at this for me please 😬 I have the exact issue. Blank screen but media still playing

[@cornel.construct]

Nice video!👏👏👏

[@RyansWorkshop]

Thank you

[@mattsiers4558]

Mine just started blowing the fuse, is this my fix I need??

[@RyansWorkshop]

Potentially

[@mattsiers4558]

It was! All fixed. Thank you for the help!!

[@gramzon]

My power cable has four wires. Two orange, brown and red. There is 12.2V between the red and brown so it must be something else. Any idea?

[@padraiggalvin2807]

great video

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[@harrimannstrom]

Big Thank you 👍🏻

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[@sajj1989]

I have audi a7 2013. i have an issue with the MMI, Radio is not working at all, giving on the screen "Currently Unavailable" when i connect to MMI using bluetooth, or the MMI cable, memory, it can play music, but it keeps disconnecting every 10-15 seconds, and connecting again. the errors that i have through scanning

[@caiquevelascobento8052]

Man, where did you buy that piece of wire?

[@alejandroleal1977]

Hi, does this work also for Audi A1?

[@RyansWorkshop]

only if it has a flip out screen

[@aldinmujic5795]

Hello, I activated a function in the green menu and since then the buttons on the mmi console do not work, the screen does not hide. I switch the music over the steering wheel. I reboot, but it doesn't help. means the buttons don't even light up, nav, tel, radio, media, back can anyone help? thank you

[@alinromasc4675]

Hi mate! I own an A8 D4 15 plate and My MMI Screen start playing up. I mean when i start the car the dispaly stuck in and doesn't come out. Any chance you can sort this out. Also a contact number to contact you will be much appreciatte

[@RyansWorkshop]

Hello, it would be quite difficult to diagnose this fault without knowing more information, my contact email is [e-mail]

[@SuPer-fw1vx]

@@RyansWorkshop Please Help me bro Audi A8L 2010 Mualtimedia problem.You have Viber,Line,Facebook,WhatsApp..please help me

[@razvanski5882]

big up

[@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rw]

Can you do mine

[@shareejl1]

I did all this and it still doesn’t work 😩

[@RyansWorkshop]

It might be worth checking the fuse, It could have blown if the wires touched at any point

[@ThePereira720]

did you get this repaired

[@shareejl1]

@@ThePereira720 Yes it actually was the fuse in the second fuse box

[@scarchinopapergang3998]

Was is the 7.5

[@GregAlcorn-r2o]

Don't shit bout this sounds easy

[@RyansWorkshop]

It is if you know how 😁