DIY fix black MMI screen AUDI A7/S7/ RS7

[@abinadimarman5858]

I did the repair and my screen was still black. I checked all the fuses on the driver side and they were all good. It wasn’t until I saw your video that I found out there were fuses on the passenger side. Your video Dave the day. Thank you! 2012 A7

[@MrKingpin4006]

I was able to fix the screen after seeing your comment Ty

[@shawnkeiser7037]

Great info, fixed my A6; saved $900 to $1000. Only took 40 minutes from start to finish. Thanks

[@rickhill9285]

I repaired my 2013 A7 today. Took about an hour, being careful. Found the problem 4" from the connector. Thanks

[@Advancedsurface]

I just did it with my A6 2014. Awesome experience. 👌 thanks for posting. South FL here. 40.00 in supplies 😎.

[@andresavileshomes]

Thanks for the details!! I’m so glad you mentioned about how far up the wires would be broken. Almost gave up too soon. Appreciate it!

[@davebrown9666]

Just did my C7 . Wire parted just where u showed. All fixed. Cheers mate . Gisborne, New Zealand

[@mikef3631]

Appreciate the content, your tip about the blown fuse was clutch -- I conducted the wire repair and the screen was still black, because I had seen your video knew not to panic and replaced the fuse and the screen came up instantly. Much appreciated!

[@Zues_1401]

completly fixed my problem first fixed the wiriing issue no soldering just heat wrap and a little electrical tape solid wire now. put back together still was black checked 2nd bank down 1st fues in that row was blown out replaced good as new saved so much time and money took me 45min max

[@artolaurila6960]

Thanks a lot of the details. On my A7 the screen was black and thus everything else did work, I did suspect the same issue. The both wires were broken at the same location as yours. After fixing wires, screen started to work.

[@Advancedsurface]

Truly enjoyed it and now I think I can tackle my 2014 A6. Went out under warranty like it would not even flip up and Audi here in Pembroke Pines, FL Area said it would have been 700.00 if I had to pay for it. That was 2017 to 18 they did that. I wonder why they don't fix it right when they fix it. Oh well. Thanks

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Im glad I could help you ! Let me know if you have any questions

[@ThermoKing72]

Thanks buddy! I fixed my screen yesterday after watching your video! A6 C7 2012. It seems to be issue with these cars. Cheers!

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I'm glad it was fixed

[@janssenslade7128]

Thanks! Definitely helped. Audi wanted 860, I paid $30 in supplies!

[@daniloviola7355]

Thanks for your video. In one hour my display comes back like new

[@nikkigwinn62]

Omg! I fixed minds today! It really works. Thank you so much your video was amazing 🤩

[@weekendwarranty4409]

You're so welcome! This is what makes it worth it for me to do these videos, knowing that I helped someone.

[@valentin7436]

Really appreciate the detailed diy! Thank you very much!

[@weekendwarranty4409]

You're very welcome

[@viggenz24]

Another amazing video. This was a BIG help.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Im glad you enjoyed it

[@John-d7v4n]

You’re awesome bud. Unfortunately now I want a white one.

[@user-xp2op8gs7c]

Everything is always for sale

[@marine3836e]

Thanks for the video, I'm going to work on mine tommorrow!!!

[@A13X9513]

Currently fixing mine, thank you!

[@stevowild]

Thanks video helped me all I had to do was change the fuse

[@Advancedsurface]

Sir. I have done my repair now 3 times I think I would like to buy a new wiring harness 2014 A6 Audi 4 Cylinder. What do you suggest I do as I am running out of wiring to solder any suggestions like a junk yard but what is that wire called is my problem. Thanks Danny

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Wow I'm sorry to hear that.. you may need to buy a new harness my friend.

[@armandoisunza6073]

Had the same problem as you. Soldered the wires and changed the fuse. However, the screen will now turn on for 10 seconds and go black again and the control panel for the screen doesn’t light up anymore. I’m also getting a “light malfunction” on the dashboard but all lights in the car work except for the control panel. If you have any idea of what it could be please leave comment 🙌🏼

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to diagnose this issue without being at the car

[@davidakopjan3176]

Hey bro, i had this problem too and fixed it with help of your video, thanks for that, I have another problem. The Bluetooth of the car is working, I can call handsfree, but music audio is not playing. When I go to media and select the source I have only the choice Jukebox and SD card, no bluetooth. My Audi A7 is from September 2011. Probably/maybe this model has no function for Bluetooth audio. The past owner of this car installed CarPlay. He added an extra USB port , probably this is for the CarPlay although I can also connect with only Bluetooth.. Now if I’m connected with CarPlay, I see on the Audi screen when I’m playing music the pause and next buttons and I see the seconds of the playing music is are going by.. but I don’t hear any sound. I can’t understand why this is.. do you have an idea? What could I check, where should I look for the problem? The speakers are working, I can play music with the SD card, the radio works, calling is working.. Hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance. Kind regards David

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Hi I'm glad I was able to help you. Unfortunately I haven't encountered that issue yet. I would suggest asking one of the Facebook Audi C7 groups. Alot of those guys have apple car play . I don't have that in my car.

[@Chezii82]

Oh this is great, this just happened to my 2013 A6 Bi-Turbo. Ill get hubby to give it a go. One more problem I have is the interior lights don't work when the doors open, but they work when your turn on the interior light buttons. Any ideas? Enjoyed your video :)

[@weekendwarranty4409]

1st check the switch and make sure it is set to doors open. I Believe it's on the roof but sunroof switches.

[@tonyrodriguez4716]

Awesome video, and taking into account your invite to ask for help and I thank you for that not much ppl like to help, I came across your video lookin to see to see how the actual mechanism of how the screen Retracts in and out. I’m doing a custom install 11” touchscreen android head unit on my Honda prelude and lookin to find or diy build on making the screen pop in and out of the top part of my dash like your Audi because I like the functionality of how it tucks and blends right back into the dash looking all oem. Any suggestions?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

That's awesome! I love the prelude .. they were the car to have in my younger days. Good luck to you and your project

[@nikkigwinn62]

Hi Chad! Video awesome! My screen went black today and it’s driving me crazy. So I need to try and fix this screen. I’m stuck can you please help me. 1. After you take the system apart. I was lost afterwards. I’m not sure which wires to touch or replace. I saw how you mounted the wire together. You never showed how you tied them together on the back of the display Monitor. Help pleeease

[@weekendwarranty4409]

It was tied back the same as factory

[@nikkigwinn62]

@@weekendwarranty4409 so Did you cut any wire . I’m so confused . I going to try this weekend. can I email you during the process. I’m more Visual I heard you explain what you did but I’m confused as to how to take the wires apart. I didnt see you disconnect the wires. You went straight into how to you mounting the wires together which was perfect.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Once you take the dash apart and the screen off. You will find two broken wires that are wrapped up in a fabric. Undo the fabric and the broken wires will be revealed. Put them back together using the techniques i showed in the video.

[@nikkigwinn62]

@@weekendwarranty4409 oh ok got it! Thank you, I’ll keep you posted 😩😩🤞🏽I’m praying all goes well

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Give me your email and I'll send you a chat

[@brucegreening9212]

Loved your video, but what size was the display fuse?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I'm not exactly sure . sorry for the late response i just found a bunch of hidden comments.

[@amnadthhamilton4964]

My screen got stuck in the open position. When pressing the manual button, the screen won't move but hear the motor ran for a few seconds. Thank you for sharing.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

It sounds like your string broke

[@weekendwarranty4409]

There is a string that runs from a motor to the screen

[@Sierra_Celeste]

@@weekendwarranty4409 Cool. Would you be able to make a video about fixing that? Is it pretty simple? I'm repairing my wires this weekend so I'd like to do it all in one go while I have the dash open.

[@Sierra_Celeste]

@@weekendwarranty4409 I fixed the black screen! And you were right, the string was broken. I haven’t fixed that yet bc im not sure how. But for now, my screen is working so im really happy about that. Thanks for this vid!!

[@joshmiller1833]

Did you pull the wires out of the dash and solder them outside the car? And if so how do you do that? If not did you solder inside the car? I am mid project, just found the broken power wires.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Solder inside of care cover everything with something that won't burn like pie pans

[@joshmiller1833]

@@weekendwarranty4409 Awesome, going for it now. You’re the man.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Good luck!!

[@joshmiller1833]

Just finished up, display now working, like I said, you are the man. Saved me a butt load of money.

[@thegreatness1050]

Hey dude, I just got a 2016 A7 10 days ago and my backup camera is not working but my screen still come on. I do have a warranty with a $500 deductible but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Everything should’ve been working when the car was sold so what you think I should do?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I would imagine the dealer that sold you the car would cover it in that 30 day period if not .I would check out the price of the camera and go from there. It may be cheap enough to diy

[@SouthBayFishology]

yesterday back home from work, screen black, when i arrived to work it was working fine, will attack it today before i leave work hopefully i dont break anything, will update, thanks for video

[@SouthBayFishology]

Fixed it found wires, completely broke off, fixed put everything back together, works like nothing happened. big thumbs up :)

[@chad15x]

Does this work for a 2012 Audi A7? The dealership told me it would cost $1,993 bucks. I actually have more questions. So what did you do? Did you just add a new white harness and if so where can you get a wite harness?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Yes this will work for the a7 .I didn't add anything. I just repaired the wires

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I just reviewed the video and didn't see a white harness. Are you referring to the white tie strap/zip tie ? If so that is just used to hold the harness in place.

[@chad15x]

@@weekendwarranty4409 sorry my bad. I guess the question was is the wore the only thing that was wrong with the screen?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Yes the wire was the only thing wrong with the screen. But after I made the repair the fuse was blown too . Because the wires touched during the repair.

[@chad15x]

@@weekendwarranty4409 thanks for the reply. I was getting information before I try to do it. Thanks. Hopefully you want mind me reaching out to you. If you don't mind I would like to call you. My email is [e-mail]

[@craigtaylor6708]

Great video well detailed

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Im glad you think so im trying to get more/better cameras and equipment so I can give more details

[@darwintavarez1830]

My A6 c7 does the same exact thing right now, on halfway up then turns off… could it be just the fuse?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

No not a fuse

[@darwintavarez1830]

@@weekendwarranty4409 would it be easier to just replace the wire harness?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

No probably not.

[@markellison1388]

Excellent video it was a breeze 👍🏽

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Thanks 👍

[@adamrog6327]

Good info how's the audi s7 doing so far

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Lol it's been running great since August . Sorry for not posting I've just been doing alot .ie: I moved

[@adamrog6327]

@@weekendwarranty4409 everyones busy I was wondering how they are cause iam fixin to buy one just wondering what to becareful beside the oil screen

[@ktthayer1215]

can you use a butt connector to repair the wire rather than soldering it?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I wouldn't. It moves

[@ktthayer1215]

@@weekendwarranty4409 thank you - I had local car stereo guy solder the wires for $40 - this video really is amazing - you've helped so many people out

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I'm so glad I helped you

[@abu9357]

Hi i have a 2014 a6 c7. My mmi starts and radio, speakers everything work for 20-25 seconds and then it reboots/shuts of. Can this cable be my issue? I get fault codes about fiber optic data bus can gateway something btw

[@weekendwarranty4409]

No unfortunately it sounds like you have a different issue. Did you try updating lately?

[@abu9357]

@@weekendwarranty4409 no i haven't. It actually gives a update fault code as well but i don't want to visit audi for updates $$$

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Is it the base or b&o?

[@abu9357]

@@weekendwarranty4409 base

[@weekendwarranty4409]

I would post a video of it on the audi groups on Facebook

[@Chris-ny5eb]

looking forward to the brake pad job

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Me too im trying to save up for gyrodisc rotors

[@prettyface-mare96]

Please create a video on hot to fix anA6 turbo button on the middle console the push button

[@weekendwarranty4409]

What is wrong with your button?

[@prettyface-mare96]

I spilled a little bit of strawberry milkshake literally just a drop and it made it sticky. Eventually it went into up the button that u use to control selecting things on the menu, hasn’t worked in over 4 months.

[@prettyface-mare96]

Also the HID headlight on the left side isn’t working. The message pops up, it occurred one day in the rain, maybe the rain got in there .. these are both good video ideas because I see it’s very common for Audis. I have a n Audi A6 Quattro turbo 2013 💕

[@thegatti922]

My 12 Audi A7s MMI don’t come out when the car starts, I have to push a media button for it to retract. It will stay out for a few seconds, then go right back in. All systems are stuck on initializing. Broken wires repaired and fuses checked but same problem.

[@user-xp2op8gs7c]

Do you have a scantool like Obd11?

[@thegatti922]

No

[@thegatti922]

I’m calling a friend who does, what an I looking for?

[@user-xp2op8gs7c]

@@thegatti922 it should have faults in multimedia modules

[@thegatti922]

@@user-xp2op8gs7c u01550 code is showing ipc control module

[@Advancedsurface]

Great job

[@High-Sound-Djs]

Hi, I just did it I saw where the wire got cut. But I put them together it's still not working. A6 2015. How can you help me please

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Check the fuse . At the end of the video I show very quickly where the fuse is . If the wire was cut it definitely blew the fuse. Lmk

[@High-Sound-Djs]

@@weekendwarranty4409 OMG I just check the fuse. That was the fuse I just changed it it's working thank you.. this morning I went to the dealership the asked me almost 2k and up

[@weekendwarranty4409]

MAN ! I'm so glade I was able to save you that money..lol good job

[@NelsonStryker]

How much do you charge?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

For?

[@osmankrasnic7254]

216 / 5000 Vertaalresultaten hey i have an audi a6 avant 2014. mmi switches itself off and on again i have seen the wires but everything ok. can a wire be broken inside? exactly short circuit. sometimes they turn on and sometimes 10x off.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Is the mmi resetting itself or is the screen just turning on and off

[@dieudonnerick9087]

@@weekendwarranty4409 I have the same problem the MMI doesn't come out at all. I check the wire everything looks fine the fuse too. Can be something else? Please

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Do you have obd 11 or vcds?

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Okay Haha! Can you explain why you think you don't need one?

[@dieudonnerick9087]

@@weekendwarranty4409 ahahha oh lord I’m sorry I was saying I need to get one. Which one should I get? Obd11 or vcds?

[@muki7158]

Thanks man

[@louperez921]

I took my 2012 a7 dash apart. All wires looked connected properly and changed the fuse. Still nothing. Guess the monitor is done for...

[@weekendwarranty4409]

The problem is not in the wire connector . The problem is in the wire breaking. Did you remove the wire covering?

[@louperez921]

@@weekendwarranty4409 yup, I found the broken wire about 5 inches down in the material wrapping. Fixed it and fuse just now. Works perfectly. Thanks alot man.

[@andreasthellufsen6021]

Hello, i would like more information on how to grease up the screen sliders I have all of it taken apart, but i have no idea on where to grease it.😄 Good Day👍🏻

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Use white lithium grease the tracks are on the sides and a mono track in the center . To get better access for the side tracks remove the cover on the back of the screen

[@andreasthellufsen6021]

@@weekendwarranty4409 Can u contact me on facebook

[@andreasthellufsen6021]

@@weekendwarranty4409 i Wanna show pictures

[@Alfredo-vh8jj]

I did everything plus I checked all the fuses on driver's side, now car is misbehaving with warnings all over.

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Do you have obd11

[@Alfredo-vh8jj]

@@weekendwarranty4409 A7

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Obd 11 is a tool

[@massimoesr9903]

good lad

[@pirixmartian4457]

It keeps breaking if u soldering the wire use butt connectors it’ll hold forever

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Mine hasn't broke in two years so far

[@ronisleiman3681]

Do not do not never,,, use drill on this job like this guy did plastic parts will be over pressured then you can't have the trim to click in place . Like what happened in this video on the small black trim covers .

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Yes you must be extremely skilled and smart enough not to tighten the screws with a drill 😉 😜

[@DjTiesto1985]

Thank you help my 🍻🍻

[@Ryan-zs4bk]

This just happened to my 2012 Audi A7 -.-

[@weekendwarranty4409]

Whoops better fix it

[@Ryan-zs4bk]

@@weekendwarranty4409 i just fixed it today. No solder though i was too nervous lol

[@weekendwarranty4409]

How did you fix it?

[@Ryan-zs4bk]

@@weekendwarranty4409 doing exactly your video but just electrical tape instead of solder. I also used the heat shrink tube things

[@tyasturner]

@@weekendwarranty4409 Mine has been off for months lol I had a rage incident and pulled my screen out. (Stupid I know but I lost $15,000 that day and was furious so I yanked my screen out) but I’m now wondering if my wire is even broken or if I accidentally just unplugged something because everything still works, the screen is just black lol. Is there a way to just reset the screen? Or how could I see if something is just unplugged?

[@chrisbell25]

I'm having the same issue, but the screen is on when it slides out but goes blank when it's fully upright

[@weekendwarranty4409]

That is the same issue .. it starts off like that until the wire breaks completely .