How to replace central console - MMI control, handbrake button on Audi A6 (C6 4F)

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[@tcooperb]

With the aid of your super video, I was able to replace the plastic (fake metal) trim around the gear shift on my 2010 A6. Although you were addressing another situation, your pictures and audio clearly showed me how to replace that nasty trim piece. During a below-zero stretch of 3 days, the metallic-looking finish on the trim piece distorted and bubbled up. Looked very bad. Dealer said it would be about $1,000 to tear into the console, find that trim and replace it. "BS"!. I ordered the piece from Audi for $60 and with your video as a guide, installed it myself... took 30 minutes. Thanks, man. GREAT video.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome! You're right - some stealerships take a "Michael"

[@darkizofficial]

1000? wtf

[@guccimuffin727]

Here in 2023 this video just helped me fix my A6. Thank you so much

[@wawayltd]

Back to the future 😁 You're welcome 👍

[@rickbloemhard1364]

Thanks for this great, easy to understand, and complete video. I found that two “side pull” bicycle spokes with spoke nipples and washers or knobs work great for pulling the rear air vent. Saves a bit of money. It takes a surprising amount of force to pull the vent out. I spilled half a cup of coffee all over the MMI buttons - seemed okay for a bit, then everything flashed bright, the display turned off and the buttons stopped working. Following these instructions I managed to take things apart, then I washed the plastic and metal parts, and cleaned the circuit board with alcohol and Qtips. I used an anti static bag (from a PC motherboard) to keep the electronics safe. I put it all back together and everything worked fine! DIY... always better!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Rick 👍 Glad if it helps.

[@TANDE12795B]

I just had to comment on how you are such an awesome Dad ! Great Patience with your little boy. Makes me smile having raised 9 children myself, been there, done that over and over. Never know If I lost the part or if little hands made off with it. :) Great Job on your videos. Has helped me work on my sons A6 more then once. Thank you.

[@wawayltd]

tande12795b Pleasure :)

[@robyone7729]

Thanks so much for the detailed video. I'm no expert but I managed to change the broken button. Yeaaaah!!!!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! I'm not the expert either. The little one was ruling the process.🧐

[@chenming383]

I'm planning to remove my MMI console for some cleaning job and this video is definitely helpful. Thank you and your lovely family for making it!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 😊👍

[@MrNvanputten]

Thank you! I succesfully replaced the middleconsole of my A6 this week!

[@wawayltd]

Easy 😎👍

[@pakhazman]

Wow man, you are my hero, great job!!! Love how you treat your family while getting the job done ;)

[@rustywilliams4452]

You just saved me $1,400.00 -$50.00 part on eBay -thank you!

[@wawayltd]

Rusty Williams You're welcome Mr Williams ;)

[@technologyreviews3620]

Please thank the little man. His input was thoroughly entertaining. 😂

[@wawayltd]

He was in charge of the process 😎

[@jamesbarratt593]

@@wawayltd he was and im surprised he let you complete the work. You were his apprentice. My customer spilt coffee on his stereo so had me install a complete new pioneer stereo system with new speaker wires and speakers. Big job I tell you. Only he has brake warning message up and to rule out the module as coffee damaged it, we will replace it. Problem solving. They arent coded to one another are they. The hand brake module to the car?

[@wawayltd]

I don't think they are, but you might need to clear the error.

[@jamesbarratt593]

@@wawayltd hes driving and gets parking fault D1 whatever that means

[@wawayltd]

I don't know what that is, sorry. I'm not as clever as I pretend to be in my videos.

[@branislavvojtek3443]

This is really nice , clear and detailed video. Even the young assistant fit in it :) .

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍 Young one is not assistant, he's the Boss...

[@lfuego68]

Awesome video. Great dad with plenty patience. I’m in the process in removing my MMI thank you.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Luis :) Hope it helps..

[@Jconway651]

Just replaced the EPB switch in my A6 Allroad with the help of this video. Only took an hour with this for reference. Thanks for the video, brilliant job..

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Joe :)

[@NickPandher]

thanks! excellent video. replaced an MMI controller, peeled brake switch and stop/start switch + replaced a defective older cup holder! appreciate the time you took to video this

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :) Glad if it helps!

[@lew197011]

Hey man thanks! This instructional video saved me a lot of money with my '08 S6. My MMI died because of spilled soda. Had to replace the circuit board.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@alexisfanescualexandru4539]

Thank you for your video, I have to replace the mmi and this will definitely help me. All the best for you and your family!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍

[@72neillyboy]

Great video.....just changed my faulty MMI control unit today.....wouldn't have attempted it without your help!! Thank you.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@Lotuswolf14]

Thank you so much man! Just like a lot of people have said, you saved me so much money and you made it easy.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Mr Wolfy Studios 😎👍

[@stephenlwaters]

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I also look forward to your AC video. You are a blessed man, you have a beautiful family. Take care

[@DM-zk5wu]

Great Job, thanks and nice patience with your son!

[@chicomarshall]

Thank you, David. I greatly enjoy your lessons. Some coins fell behind the cover of the first box (light and cup), so I will have to do all this just to remove them! ;-P All the best, from Porto Alegre, Brazil.

[@brubakca121416]

Great video! This saved me so much money doing it myself. I bought the circuit board for $50. Audi wanted $500 to replace it.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@pm7004]

hey where'd you buy the circuit board from?

[@TonySimmons-b5w]

Great video, saved me loads of time and I didn't break anything! 😂 Thanks for posting

[@wawayltd]

Easy 👍 You're welcome 🍺

[@brianmacdonald3421]

Thankyou for taking the time to make this video. It made the job so much easier for me. You have a very helpful assistant with you. 😉

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Brian, glad if it helps :)

[@Popieinfinity]

Thank you man you save me so much money.. i didnt have to buy the hooks. Or removal tools. When i open the 2 side i put my hand in the back of the vent and push it out. And i use a butter knife to remove =)

[@wawayltd]

You definitely have more skills than me 😉👍

[@sedicipecasservicos3455]

You won my like by your patience with your incredible litlle helper.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@Mark55Ellis]

Hi Nikolay, Much appreciate your sharing your knowledge in such generous way. All the best to you and your family. Mark

[@francescogabrielli5049]

Thank you very much! I've replaced the console myself using this guide. Bravo!!! Cheers from Italy

[@wawayltd]

Sei molto benvenuto :) Sono contento se aiuta ..

[@pulsarbrooke]

Thanks a lot, I just changed my hand brake button. You saved me a fortune. Really appreciate the video, thanks mate.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@DiscoAdventures]

This is a fantastic video, it's really helped me, the only thing I would say is when removing the back piece, after taking out the vents, there are two clips on either side which you didn't mention, which are a bastard to release, I ended up snapping both, other than that I can't thank you enough for this guide.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you! :) And sorry for not mentioning the clips. Sometimes those clips can vary, the angle of catch varies - some of them can be just pulled out, some have to be pressed with screwdriver. It can vary from model to model.. But I'm glad that my videos help people :) Thank you!

[@charlesdavis5803]

Upon MUCH closer inspection, my 2009 A6 Prestige, has TWO screws holding that console down. I am currently trying to figure out how the heck they got those screws in there. Cant see if they are torx or Phillips.

[@karolhetman8058]

Thanks mate, everybody likes your movies 💪💪

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊

[@reapergtrjj9098]

Video made in 2014 , center console swap today 9 oct 2019 . Thank you for the video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome! Greetings from 2014! How you doing there? Flying cars yet? 😉

[@reapergtrjj9098]

@@wawayltd i don`t know, i`m on Mars, year 2388, just on vacation in 2019.

[@CANVURGUN06]

The video looks very clear, thank you for providing very useful information. I wanted to replace the cigarette lighter and plug in a usb charging socket for ipad and iphone charging. It was very helpful for you to inform. Thank you for your efforts.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Ahmet 😊👍

[@CANVURGUN06]

@@wawayltd thank you.

[@CANVURGUN06]

@@wawayltd I'm glad to be here

[@kakerlakenklo]

Thank you for this video. We have a coin stuck in the space where the lid of the cup holder is supposed to disappear when you open it. Your video might have solved my problem now. :)

[@wawayltd]

Yeah, I've dropped few coins there :))

[@critical_mass8279]

Yup I have one rolling around there too

[@andreas30075]

Thank you very much for your instructions ❤ I could save so much money 💰 I wish you all the best 🙏

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊👍

[@georgethanos5723]

Thanks man, amazing work. I have the big round MMi button not functioning, I will proceed to clean and hope it 'll works. I 've just bought this used A6 with this problem. Probably caused by some drink spoiled over here... Best wishes. George

[@abeibrahim5846]

Not at all, I learned a lot from your videos, and I will keep following your videos.

[@trvpperapk9902]

such great content I used this video to replace the mmi on my a6 yesterday!!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@GentiSW]

Tack!

[@wawayltd]

Tack så mycket 😎👍🇸🇪🇺🇦🇱🇻

[@grinch_audi_S3]

Perfect! This Guy helped me as video car mechanic! I did exactly same, and changed, working. You have my subscribe and thumb up!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@alekseius8897]

Hi! It's really for me, like back from the future.) You did this kind of a job with your family?) And without any kind of nervous?) Big respect!

[@wawayltd]

You didn't see what was going on behind the scenes 😁 Power of video editing 😎👍

[@dagfinnhaslebrekk8044]

Thanks for the video! I have also some spilled coke in the MMI console making the buttons sticky as well as a "semi-short circuit" in the MMI system. Looking forward to getting this problem fixed!

[@deaswe6448]

Dagfinn Haslebrekk All what you have to do is to spray alcohol on the buttons, then after seconds everything will be ok. That what I did

[@ДмитрийЛапин-в3я]

Малой молодец!!! Отцу помогает

[@wawayltd]

Без него не справился бы..

[@leemoriarty2389]

Fantastic chap and verry helpful. Thanks for sharing your skills my friend

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Lee 👍 I'm just pretending to have skills 😉

[@leemoriarty2389]

@@wawayltd haha you are doing just fine mate keep up the good work. I have been helped with my a6 audi countless times thanks to your help. 👌

[@alberthachfeld6514]

Great video! I like the young apprentice!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, that's the Boss... Happy New year! ❄

[@mufa1967]

Thanks for the your time and effort. Best wishes for you and your family. Great job. I just ordered new console for my Audi. Now, I gonna do it.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome, glad if it helps!

[@farahnomi]

Excellent tutorial..you make it look easy.😊 Thank you so much.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 Lots was left behind the scenes, especially with the little one 😁

[@whamalek]

Great Video! Helped me a lot! I spilled coffee on my buttons and now I got them cleaned! thanks,

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@ACMDE]

thank you very much. This will help me to remove the center console in my A6. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@wawayltd]

+ACMDE Graag gedaan :)

[@jerryodwyer5747]

Thanks to you and your helper, the video was a great help .

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome! That helper is turning 12 soon...

[@efege2019]

Thank you so so much man, I wish you and your family will be happy forever.

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Thank you very much Uğur 😊

[@ianmunday8540]

Thanks so much for this. It helped me immensely. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

After all these years, it's still alive. The toddler from this video is getting to teenage 😁 You're very welcome 👍

[@gtcristi]

Very helpful!!! Whit your help I have need just 3 hours to remove the cupholder. Thx

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Cristian 👍

[@jspurlock0322]

I enjoyed the video especially your assistant lmbo. That's exactly how my son is.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you Jamaar :)

[@pholway]

This video helped me immensely, any chance you could do one on removing the steering wheel?

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Patrick, I don't have that car for few years. Try looking for Elsawin on eBay, or my preferred way to get manuals, they seem to have some SSL issues on their website.. Nevertheless here is the link: www.erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHome.do

[@wojtektyszka2942]

Its great movie wery help for me. You speak Slow i and cleary and I understand everything

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@johnbaldock6353]

Thank You. And You Have The patients of A SAINT!!

[@wawayltd]

+john Baldock Thank you :)

[@mjaye6042]

That was a fantastic tutorial, Thank you 🥂

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome and Merry Christmas 🎅

[@kadetsx]

Super Valdi. Paldies baigi Labs video izstaisiits. Es tagad gatavojos izstiiriit manu cosuli daudzas pogas salipushas . Taa tik turpinaat

[@wawayltd]

Paldies 😊👍

[@yassermahmood272]

Legend great video need to do this on mine dropped drink on the MMI no buttons working at all now 🙄 most likely will need a new unit or do you think I'll get away with a good clean up?

[@wawayltd]

I hope you will...

[@gmanGman12007]

Made it look easy! Legend

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 It is easy, once you know.

[@TheMikrostaR]

thank you very much im planing to upgrade the panels to piano black so i had to watch how to thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@calorus]

Excellent vid, excellent family, top man.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@ProjectArjun]

First of all, thank you for walking us through step-by-step. How easy is it to break the clips on the side trim panels? Also, if I need to replace the rear cigarette lighter, can I do so without lifting the entire console?

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! Pull strongly and slowly and you won't break them. As for rear socket, I don't know, I don't have that car for about 7 years now, and I've lost manuals for it.

[@ProjectArjun]

@@wawayltd awesome, thank you for that helpful tip

[@propa731]

thank you for this video. the first time took me 1 and a half day and the second time 2 hours :)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@jaymoor8995]

6:30 😂😂😂😂 Your kid makes this video so much better! Sure he’s grown up now lol

[@wawayltd]

He'll be a teenager in a few months 😁

[@denodmx9846]

Thank you mate for the good job 💪

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@mcdziubek1]

thnx to you I did it in 45 minutes. thnx a lot.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :)

[@tprice714]

I'll Just call you WAM for short...lol. Thanks so much for your video. Just purchased '05 A6 Quattro 3.2 and a '04 S4 Both in excellent condition. Subscribed and Thanks Again. Tod

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, Best Regards, WAM ;)

[@nhapzmoreno]

boss thank you . i'm wrapping my 2012 a6 center console!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :) 2012 must be a bit different?

[@pr0stylez]

Very useful have an a5 and seems most seems very similar

[@DrAgOn7lAy3r]

Thanks, it helped me a lot.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! I'm glad if it still helps after all these years 👍

[@Superpenaldo]

Спасибо за подробный разбор

[@wawayltd]

Пожалуйста 👍

[@Adam-vk4vl]

Super to pokazałeś. Dziękuję

[@wawayltd]

Dziękuję :) Będzie więcej ...

[@cheeseballer_]

Hey there man, thanks for the video, just put it back together but theres no power going to my Park brake I have a 2010 Audi A6 2.7 tdi Any reset codes or advice? Thanks man

[@wawayltd]

Wow, sorry to hear that. If there's no power to the button, maybe a faulty button or bad connection? Or do you mean no power going to the actual parking brakes on calipers?

[@nash_1169]

Good job mate. Very helpful. Thank you

[@wawayltd]

thanks :)

[@igormarko3511]

great help, thank you very much! the switch is replaced.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@craigbeattie6000]

Brilliant video thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊

[@AQS-]

Nice video, very helpful, many thanks for making this video.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@1977Bonzai]

Thank you for the great description

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@vladvld9338]

I have a question. My mmi control head isn' t working, so i have to change it with a new one. After the change, have i to remove component protection or it is plug and play?

[@wawayltd]

I'm not sure, sorry. I would imagine if could be "plug and play", but I don't know 100%, as I never replaced it with another one.

[@KonradKustosik]

Great video :) thanks for the tutorial, don't need to wonder around now

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@TobyGreenough]

Thank you for a great video, just want to double up on the positive comments.

[@newlinkdirect]

Nice work & great camera work too...

[@a.qais6697]

Hi, is the parking brake switch an actual electrical component or just a mechanical lever? I have a parking brake malfunction after a spill and the mechanic is advising replacing the parking brake module which rests in the boot which doesn't make sense so I want to start with this

[@wawayltd]

It's an electric switch. It also has a light to see when it's active. I'm not professional, so I don't know where the actual parking brake controller is. If the switch is cheap to buy, i think it would be worth to try to replace the switch first and see if it helps.

[@abeibrahim5846]

Great video, and a lovely family :-) - Please show us how to get to the TPMS unit; I was told it is located in the middle of the car under the dash.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) Unfortunately, that car was gone just over 4 years ago, so I can't make any new videos about it, sorry..

[@abeibrahim5846]

@@wawayltd Thanks for your prompt reply - knowing this, I am hoping that you may have the technical manual to show me where it's located and your advice on how to get to it - I can't find where to download the technical manual for my car (2010 A6 C6 4F 3.0L TFSI).

[@wawayltd]

@@abeibrahim5846 I recommend you to have a look for Elsawin on eBay. Really good manuals for VAG. Worth to have if you're doing any DiY.

[@abeibrahim5846]

@@wawayltd Thanks, will do :-)

[@wawayltd]

@@abeibrahim5846 Can I ask you, what's going on with your pressure monitoring system? Why are you looking for that unit?

[@vtecselcuk]

Thanks for uploading bro.useful video.all the best.

[@vanvoliravioli6872]

"Uhh just watch this video in a mirror idk"🤣🤣🤣

[@MadBrit1957]

Thank you very7 much, cig lighterm not working and you have told me how to get to it Ta

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@jensgreta262]

Thank you! Skål from Sweden!

[@wawayltd]

Jag är glad att det hjälper 😉

[@KojiKazama]

Cutest tutorial ever.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) He's 6 now..

[@epartnersuk]

Does the handbrake still work, if you are changing the handbrake button/lever would you need a level driveway. How long did this job take you? Thanks for the video, very useful.

[@wawayltd]

gavan corry Car gives you warning light, but once you put handbrake on and off few times - light goes off. Yes, I think it's much better to do it while car is on a flat surface, not on a steep hill ;) For extra safety - put it in a gear or "P" if it's automatic. Don't remember how long it took me (together with filming and naughty little hooligan it takes longer), I don't think it should take too long.

[@epartnersuk]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@bernardjohnston819]

Well done ,can you tell me where to locate fuse for blower heater please ,

[@wawayltd]

I'm not sure if there is one.. In my experience if blower goes that would mean - new blower. However I might be wrong. In your owners manual book there's a list of fuses. Unfortunately I don't have that car for about 5 years, so I won't be great help with fuse location.

[@bernardjohnston819]

Thank you ,I no handbook

[@jesperdrostgaard342]

Thanks for a very good and helpfull video./Jesper👍😊😊😊

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :)

[@MrBeatdude]

Thank you, got it done with your help!!!!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Joe 👍

[@cbFIN]

Epic video! Very much appreciated. Thank You.

[@pensof123]

Hi. How do you replace just the power point? Do you have a video for that? Thanks

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Pen, I don't have that car anymore for many years..

[@pensof123]

@@wawayltd thank you for your reply hard to find the right video for what I need

[@francopacifico6867]

Your the man 👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Franco! 😊👍

[@omaraldura7150]

Very good, thanx bro.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@Andy-lw8ex]

I have the same problem do I need to buy a parking button to replace it or can I just clean it?

[@wawayltd]

You can always try cleaning it before you buy, but in my experience with these buttons, like this parking brake switch, like window regulator buttons - when they go bad they just need to be replaced. Also I don't think they are designed to be taken apart to try to fix them, at least that is definitely out of my league.