Audi radio turns on automatically This one issue where the audio automatically un-mutes every time the car is started is my most hated 'feature' with every Audi I have ever owned. If I turn off the radio (effectively just muting it) then it turns back on every time I Jun 15, 2020 · So recently my MMI on my PFL Audi A3 has been resetting intermittently. This can occur at any moment, even while using the phone. However, when I turn off the car and remove the key, the display remains on. Bought it one week ago; radio started shutting on and off within 48 hours of purchase. Figure 2. Tnx in advance. You can turn the MMI/radio back on by pushing down on the volume button or pressing any of the MMI control buttons such as Radio. Apr 17, 2014 · Hey, I used to have the problem with my A3 when I bought it. If it was on when the car was last used, it will automatically power up with the engine. It has happened to me in the past but only a handful of times, very rarely, not enough for it to be worth Jul 20, 2014 · If you don't want it to come on when the car starts when turn the radio off before you turn off the ignition. Got up in the am, went outside to open the car - opened the driver's door and heard the radio and also the dash light up - no engine lights on, as though it was one turn of the key in the old days. One minute later radio turns itself on. My SW controls work too (though no info displayed on the DIS). This can make the radio turn itself on without user input. 5 times the radio came on by itself this week, usually when I was hitting the call disconnect key on the steering wheel. You had any work done around the back of the radio? its worth a look. the mute symbol was still there. - I have a brand new 2020 S6. It usually turns off when I open the door, but tonight it is staying on. This means I have to include shutting the radio off as part of starting the car. 0Tdi S-Line, Sport Pack, Xenon Adaptive Dec 1, 2021 · I have a habit of pressing the volume button to turn off audio once I get to my destination and park the car. Drives me Dec 6, 2021 · A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion - Screen/Radio shutting off and turning on - Hoping someone else has seen this before. As standard it turns on when the key is at position 1 and off when the key is removed. The car radio turns on by itself, mainly for an issue with the wiring or a faulty radio system. Any Dec 8, 2015 · Replaced the battery and the mmi now randomly shut off but radio kept working fine. 0Tdi S-line, Sport Pack, Xenon Adaptive, B&O, Sat Nav, 19" RS6 Wheels, Full Leather, 2007: Audi A4 Avant 2. 4 S-Line, S-Tronic with paddles, Daytona Grey, Comfort Pack, Heated / Folding Mirrors, Climate Control, Connectivity Pack, DAB radio, Xenons / LEDs, Stowage Pack, Luggage Pack, model/engine badge deletion. The screen turns black and usually reboots itself within a few minutes. With my push button start car the vehicles electrical system automatically shuts down within 5 minutes while in acc. thought it was the battery so I replaced it. Feb 27, 2024 · On my 2008 R8 my radio/ navigation unit turns itself on after a few minutes of driving, and then intermittently stops and starts again. Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your A4? Customer: 2011 Mechanic's Assistant: OK. 1) I shut it off, turn off the car. mode the radio stays on until I turn the key back off. Is there a selection in the MMI (or anywhere) to turn off this 'feature' ? Thanks. My routine when I shut it off before I get out is to turn off the AC, mute the radio, turn off the truck, and press the electronic emergency brake. My radio turns on every time I start the car. It has been randomly turning itself on. Has been 15 minutes and it is still playing Mechanic's Assistant: Will the headlights turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Customer: checking Mechanic's Assistant: What's the model of your '15 Audi? Jan 31, 2011 · 2010: Audi A5 2. Feb 10, 2018 · Audio, Video and Security Discussion - Radio turns on by itself - The radio on my '17 A6 Plus turns on by itself. To restart the radio, I only hit the start/stop button without starting the car, and the radio comes back on. If there was a way to have the radio stay on until the key is removed or the door is opened that would be great. Reasons Why Car Radio Keeps Turning On By Itself . comHey guys, in this video we will show you how to how to fix a radio that d May 2, 2019 · Apologies if this is a really stupid question. May 11, 2023 · Common Questions Does the radio stop working when you crash? No, your Audi A4’s radio should not stop working when you are in a car accident. - Turned it back on - gets past the MMI logo / booting screen - Radio screen loads up for two seconds (the stations don't Mar 1, 2013 · Shut off key. You know how when CarPlay connects after you first start the car, and then it brings itself to the foreground and if you had the radio on, it stops playing the radio assuming you want to Mar 9, 2016 · Radio turning off and on repeatedly Jump to Latest 2K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Dannyk77 Mar 10, 2016 Jan 5, 2014 · Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion - Radio always turns on - So what am I doing wrong? Every time the car starts the radio turns on, even if I've turned it off previously (muted). Nov 22, 2015 · When I take my car to the car wash or know my kids will be riding in the car, I switch the MMI from media to radio and turn the volume down all the way. I think the control is integrated into the cars management systems, as, apparently, one of the possible side affects of the SmartTop module (which controls the cab roof remotely for those that are not Jun 9, 2015 · That turns off the entire MMI, not just the audio. Jun 7, 2012 · The sat nav would turn itself off, thought it was some kind of auto switch off if the unit was too hot. Audi obviously does it purposely, and I have no idea why. Re started the car and all is fine. This only happens once every 2/3 start ups and I can’t identify what is making it do it sometimes and not others. Dec 10, 2019 · There are times when I have to wait for someone. Mar 13, 2016 · I think I'm right in saying that pushing the dash button simply puts the screen down, and it resets and comes up again next time you turn the ignition on. - press the radio volume knob down, until the MMI-screen appears. Once I unplug the phone, the Android Auto disconnects and radio automatically turns on. now if you're trying to go non-stock amp you're probably going to be paying a little bit more than what the new amps Jun 18, 2023 · In this article, we will explore the common reasons behind a car radio turning on itself and provide practical steps of what to do when car radio keeps turning on by itself. Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 Jan 18, 2022 · General F150 Discussion - Radio Auto Start Upon Start Up - How Do I stop this? - Each time I start up my Ford F150 (2020), regardless if I've turned off the audio before turning off the truck when leaving it, the radio starts up after roughly a 5-7 second delay. Audi Q7 MMI Turning On and Off by itself. 2015 Audi Q5 Boston May 16, 2013 · I didn't have an A4, but an S4. I have replaced MMI unit twice, I have replaced driver door lock, I have replaced negative battery terminal, I have tried to disconect all Most devices leaving just mmi connected. The radio resets everytime it does it, based on the clock going back to 12. If you do not use the SD Card/Aux/BT, it will just be silent. Any idea how to turn off this "feature" (that is not to start playing music automatically). this gave me the sat-nav screen and the radio remained silent. Pulled the This video explains the most common question I have received over the last 9 years. Feb 16, 2024 · If on your phone you go into settings, bluetooth and find the Audi car and press the little i you're then taken into further options and there's an option to turn carplay off so it doesn't start automatically Mar 15, 2010 · Just sold my A3 and the new owner is telling me the radio is switching itself off randomly! He's on a 7 hour journey after picking up the car and its happened a few times so far en-route. So, I decided to get my key from the house came back into my garage and locked the car door with my key. I can find no default settings to address My symptoms where I started the car sometimes the radio wouldn't come on and sometimes it would turn off completely untill I pulled the fuse and put it back for the amplifier. This seems to exist in all Audi's not just the Q7. We have 2021 400 BD with the Jensen radio JWM 22. Jun 11, 2016 · Every time I start my Q3, music will come on automatically, regardless of whether it's on or off last time. If this happens to the wires that connect to the radio, it can bypass the regular controls. Whenever we take the car for a drive, the radio turns completely off and on again right away. After about 10 sec, all the controls stop responding and the display freezes. he said maybe amplifier, so after taking the unit out he opened the unit up and found problems with the soldering which he re did . Properly off too, not just mute. After around 20 seconds, it goes on and on After around 20 seconds, it goes on and on Is this expensive to fix? Jun 24, 2023 · So I recently bought a new radio for my audi tt 8j. Really annoying. It says Audi MMI Entertainment I believe but the screen goes black afterwards. The next time I start the car, the radio automatically comes on. My BMW wireless never had this issue. Hi everybody, Bought a 2005 A4 wagon about 6 mos ago… Every time I turn it on the radio automatically turns on at a moderate volume. Jul 20, 2017 · A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion - Audi MMI Computer turns on and off - Hello, I bought a 2006 Audi A8 that has a computer issue where if I push some buttons on it that the screen will show the logo for a few seconds and turn back off. Its been back to the dealer twice who have done software updates and said that should Aug 11, 2022 · The cluster sends CAN messages to the radio (and others ECUs) to tell it the state of the ignition key. But I have a major issue: the radio never stops playing when I turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, nor lock the car. If it does, then there may be an issue with the wiring or the radio itself (wiring short, blown fuse, no power, and ground connection). Driving me insane! If the ignition switch was the issue though then other items would power on at the same time such as the blower motor, the turn signals may still work, etc. Is there a way to disable this? I have driven many other Audis and they all seem to do this by default. Apr 17, 2015 · I have an Audi A8 (2015) and the MMI screen randomly closes as I drive along which is annoying if Im using the sat nav guidance. this means the MMI is now completely out of function. You can also set the display brightness here. Mine stays on and I'm going to forget sooner or later. those with Nav) equipped A4 B8's can arrive to their destination while listening to the radio, shut the car off and continue listening to the radio uninterrupted until they open their door. Pressing and holding the volume knob turns the MMI off (and so puts the screen down). The stupidest thing I have ever experienced with any car i have ever owned or used is the radio (or any last used media) in my Q7 that turns on each time I switch on the car, and sometime it is so loud!!!! Did that but that turns of the MMI. I turn it off, it starts again, and stops again by itself, then starts again etc. I can understand it if I didn't turn the stereo off before I Dec 7, 2023 · Audi Q2 Club ; Radio turning itself on eBay disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase you make on eBay via the Oct 28, 2023 · Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - on startup they disconnect other audio - When I start the car, the MMI recognizes my phone, Apple CarPlay auto-connects, and any music playing through the car radio turns off. I intentionally turned off the stereo before I turned the engine off. I plug a SD card with a bunch of music files. These are the few steps to follow to see what the problem might be before going to the dealership Nov 15, 2024 · Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8) - Automatic Radio? - The radio in my 2015 A5 comes on every time I open a door (drivers side, passenger side. Two cases. Kinda like magic -- LOL Jul 1, 2024 · A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Car problems (radio turning on after cars off) - I have a 2015 audi a4 premium plus b8. Also, it could be the reason why the clock radio turns on by itself. Muting is fine but then when you restart the car the radio is playing loud. Just joined by the way (previously had A3 2. Apr 23, 2020 · After pressing the start button believing the radio would turn off it remained on. 2023 A5 Sportback 3 weeks old. 8T) well I connected the yellow one from my radio to the one in my car, all the other ones for speakers, then there is the ground one ( obviously) and then I have a red and a orange/white one in the radio but not in my car, instead there is 2 orange ones which dont give off any power at all either. Jun 2, 2012 · Radio Turning off then on I also had that issue since I had the car. - press the NAV-button. BT module and battery replaced on the 06 (in which the radio, nav directions, cd, or phone call sound would also drop out but for 10-20 minutes - no sound from anything and the NAV disc couldn't be read and was throwing codes - had to re-insert it multiple times until I got lucky). 5 TDi Tiptronic since 4 weeks but a strange thing happens to the radio. It takes about 15 to 30 mins for the issue to happen. Anytime I drive to my parents house (~2 hours away), the radio will shut Apr 14, 2023 · The car's software makes the decision to shift from radio to CarPlay input source. I then turn it off And about 30 seconds later it starts again. Customer: My audi a6 radio turns on and automatically off Mechanic's Assistant: Is this an aftermarket stereo, or did it come with the car? Customer: Nov 15, 2018 · My tuck has a key, when place in acc. Haven’t had a chance to recode the battery yet. Jun 3, 2014 · Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion - How to turn off the audio autostart? - I bought 2014 Q5 premium plus with MMI recently. Sep 2, 2021 · Q7 MK 1 Discussion - Radio turning on by itself - I have a 2010 Q7 and suddenly, whenever I open a door, the radio will now come on all by itself. If it is an issue of extreme heat, perform a hard reset. Also, when I turn on the road lights, the red light on the radio turns on. and alarm lights flashing, last evening, the interior lights lit up and the radio turned on. It's a serious annoyance - when the radio is off/muted when you shut off the car, it should be in the same state when you start it again. Jul 20, 2017 · Q7 MKII Discussion - Is it True? Radio turns itself on! - No, it can't be true. I unhooked power from the amp and the radio went back to normal. I heard that this cannot be Sep 3, 2011 · Muting the radio during a drive, then tuning the car off, does not keep the radio muted the next time the car is started; no big deal though. If a wire becomes loose, it may cause an electrical current that will turn on your radio unexpectedly. Dealer said the radio-bluetooth-nav unit is defective and is putting new unit in. Sep 1, 2011 · On mine you can turn on the radio/media without inserting the key (it only stays on a certain amount of time though then turns itself off again). Mar 31, 2019 · This is right. May 23, 2011 · A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion - Problem: Radio works, No Sound (Bose) - So I've searched around these and other forums and can't seem to find anything similar to the problem I'm having. I tried a simple step and it fixed it. Music still plays and display is Feb 21, 2024 · I have noticed radio turns on by itself on a locked car and definitely this is the reason battery is getting flat after few days. AMI (i. I feel like I’ve tried everything in the manual to Aug 28, 2013 · It will automatically turn itself off after a set period of time which I think is about 5 minutes of non use so no need to worry If you are worried, simply putting the key in the ignition and releasing it again will turn it off straight away, no need to start the engine. All my previous vehicles have had a normal ignition key, so when I stopped to sleep and turned it off it was fully off. Then upon starting the car, that screen pops up automatically and radio is off. Out of nowhere today the radio just started turning off and on over and over by itself. In many vehicles, the radio is designed to return to its last state upon ignition. 2) It turns on without anyone touching it. The Audi A4 Mechanic is vetted for questions Customer: My 2005 audi a6 radio/cd shuts off automatically every 30 seconds and turns on again. I seem to recall reading that you must turn the radio off prior to exiting the car. 0t i bought the car from an auction and it has damage from left rear where the stereo components sit. Bluetooth stopped working properly as well; calls were continously dropped. Aug 10, 2011 · How can i prevent my radio from turning off WITH the car? MMI (i. The Q5 seems to default to turn on the radio no matter how I left it previously. The second i touch power back to the amp the radio goes right back to turning on and off by itself. Once it is on, then pushing the On/Off button mutes the radio as Antimoz stated above. First time my S6 was in the garage and locked. After about 15 minutes or so, the radio shuts off. The radio is off when I shut off the car - it should still be off when I turn the car back on. This is normal for SPA models. There's no media playing on my phone. Every time I start the car, the radio turns on. However, the only option is to hold the radio volume/mute controller down for a few seconds (not just a tap which just mutes the sound) before turning the car off. There appears to be no way to actually turn off the radio and that is really annoying. Aug 7, 2012 · If you got it from a garage get thrm to look at it. Sep 12, 2006 · TT (Mk1) Discussion - My radio turns on by itself during night! What Gives? - With my car locked up. I like Radio as my default when I begin my drive and when I start the car the Radio is on until I start backing up then it goes silent and I have to restart infotainment system and select Radio not Car Play. Nov 6, 2016 · I recently hooked up a system, amp and sub, to the radio and all was fine for a while. When the car starts, I can hear muffled talking, but then it goes silent. If I have been pushing music to the audio system from my iPhone, and I hit Pause before powering down - when I restart the car the music stream (Apple Music on the iPhone) will automatically resume and play. Jan 19, 2012 · Is there a way to change when the radio turns off in my 05 1. The radio still works, but the backup camera is not 2018 Audi Q5 The MMI system shuts down unexpectedly. Cycled key to run; not start. This happens With Just few seconds in between. If I want the audio off, I want the audio off. Mar 11, 2011 · I'm sorry if this question has been asked before. Every time my Q2 starts, the radio also starts at medium-low volume. Also, a short circuit can create a direct path for electricity. Every time I start the car for a trip, once my iPhone connects after maybe 30 seconds or so the audio in the e-tron switches from the radio to Mar 16, 2021 · Hi I had the same problem sometimes would turn on sometimes not, I spoke to many people about this including Audi who quoted 2000 euros , I eventually spoke to a car radio audio multimedia installer and after taking the car to him he said he would look at it . even the trunk)! The key is no where near the car but the radio automatically comes on. The radio back light and controls turn off but the station Lance Answer | Master Technician at One of the largest Used Car Dealership 5,502 Satisfied Customers Dec 22, 2010 · Hello everyone!! I recently started having an issue where if i remove the key from the ignition the radio stays on, i have to shut it down manually. Dec 19, 2021 · I bought the new iPhone 13 Pro one month ago, it’s updated and everything looked fine till I noticed that without touching any buttons and stuff, turns automatically the sound off! I think there’s a software problem because I had the same problem with my oldest iPhone 11 Pro. If you use the SD card for music, it remembers if it was paused or not when you turned the radio or car off. Nov 14, 2022 · Another common reason for a car radio turning on by itself is a loose wire. Your radio is never really off when your car is running, you might have a screen off button but it is not a radio off. Jun 16, 2021 · My radio turns on every time I start the truck. 5 Audi A4 - had it for a few years no worries, up until today in traffic I had the radio on and the MMI system turned off with no warning, no lights and black screen. My problem is when i start the car , mmi turns on then it turns off within 5-6 seconds Jun 22, 2010 · May sound like a daft question, but having given up my S5 for an A5 sportback. If I remember correctly, the radio should turn off as soon as you remove the key from the ignition after turning off the car. Pressing the volume knob just mutes the sound, and it resets and un-mutes next time you turn the ignition on. This is a quick video how to diagnose the MMI malfunction. Is there anything else the mechanic should know before connecting? I can't think of anything at the moment. I also have my USB key connected all the time. e. The entire audio system just shuts down, screen goes into the dash, no sound, phone disconnects, everything is just dead. Aug 9, 2018 · Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion - Radio turning on every time I start the car - I recently bought a 2015 SQ5 and I'm trying to get my head around some of the behaviour. On my 335i, there was no "off" setting for the radio, just mute. the AC head unit wont turn on either. A real design flaw in my opinion. Step 3 – Replace the MMI unit itself. 2014 Allroad P+, Glacier White/Titanium, full paint, sport package, Nav, Keyless, B&O, Side Assist. Music or Radio will start playing immediately if the last media used was set to an FM Radio (or AM Radio) station. then like I said, the radio turns on and scans for a cd when I turn the ignition and then I press May 2, 2019 · Apologies if this is a really stupid question. I shut the engine off, grab my newspaper and keep listening to the radio. Without fail. One thing bothering me is that every time I start the car, the audio will be auto started as well. Without the key, my A4 will let the radio play for an hour before it shuts off. It may happen multiple times during a single trip. I have now seen twice where the radio will turn on all by itself. I have tried turning it down but it still comes on at a louder volume. The dealership finally replaced my radio the same night the issue happened again, so my guess the problem is not with the radio unit itself but with something connected to it generating the spike. "It is an excellent multifunctional radio that functions properly. Aug 12, 2003 · Audio, Video and Security Discussion - Concert radio switches off after 1 hour - Hi all, I have my '99 A4 avant 2. Anyone have problem with the Apr 8, 2021 · CarPlay connection turns my car radio off Every time I get in my car and my phone connects to CarPlay, it turns off the car radio (ie the radio station I was listening to stops playing - the car media screen is still on). I'm driving to Spain in a couple of months and will be dozing in the car for a few hours on the way. Dec 20, 2014 · A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Radio Auto-on - When I start my car, the radio automatically turns on. I may be wrong, but there isn't a way to turn off the radio on my truck and I'm sure the same technology is in the Corvette. This must be a feature I can disable, correct? 2014 Q5 TDI. 0 TDi and A3 1. 0TDi. Nov 14, 2024 · Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8) - MMI Multimedia turns on and plays but no controls - 2011 A5 S-Line coupe prestige with Multimedia MMI Radio turns on and display shows and everything works fine. It may have failed. I never lock my cars in the garage. Next time you start, the radio should still be off. Is there a way I can program it to stay off when I restart the car? I do have a VAG COM. . There does not seem to be any reason for it as it happens completely randomly even when the radio is on and not using the sat nav. If the radio is the only thing powering on and especially if it's changing from FM to AM by itself then the problem is almost surely the radio itself. I have already taken it to the dealership once (and am sending it to them again) because my radio shuts itself off. The radio persists in coming on twice, every time the car is started up, and I have to turn itoff twice!!! Jan 31, 2019 · The lease on my Touareg has ended so I have just bought a A4 Allroad 3. Jun 27, 2014 · A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion - Radio turning on by itself - Well, this is new this week. As soon as I put the key in the radio comes on. Apr 24, 2013 · Now: A3 1. Press the power button and hold for about two seconds -- in my non-B&O unit, the screen will revert to the Audi logo and "Infotainment" screen, silver letters on black. About 10ish Aug 23, 2015 · Ok, I think I figured it out. I would have to reboot the system for it to resolve itself. 8T Avant? Right now it turns off when I turn the car off. those without Nav) equipped A4 B8's get our radio's turned off with the car. Was:1. Anyone heard of this problem before, seen a few instances of the issue browsing the web but no resolution. a friend suggested that i changed the ignition switch which i did today but the problem persist. Disappointing. It is possible to re-program this behaviour however. Feb 10, 2011 · Everything seems to work fine (radio, GPS, MP3). As for the reason I would want to have the radio off when entering the car; leaving a business lunch with an associate (with me driving) and continuing the conversation upon entering the car. I like to listen to the car radio while I'm washing or working on the car. When I got out of the car I closed the door and noticed the dash screen faded to black and the radio remained on. Customer: my radio continues to play after power is off. when the dome light turns on I know the car is about to shut off unless I hit the start button again. Once the car has turned on, the MMI will initialise and start, after approx 1 minute it will shut itself down, before restarting a minute or so later. Only when it stays on for a 10 seconds or so, I can turn it off completely. mode. But then switching the engine off the radio would stay on, only way to turn it off was to put the key back in the ignition and turn the car back on Been happening a lot the past week but constantly turning itself on and off whilst driving. This was what was draining the battery. It first happened when the MMI was on (I'd just turned the car on) and I turned on the parking sensors - the MMI screen turned off (and wouldn't turn back on), but the Jan 14, 2010 · The thing is, I don't always leave the radio on in my car. It's a stock head unit, and nothing else randomly turns off. I have a 2023 Floret Silver E-Tron GT with C&S pack. comHey guys, in this video we will show you how to how to fix a radio that d Oct 10, 2022 · Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron - CarPlay constantly taking over the radio - A few weeks ago a new problem showed up in my '19 e-tron. Radio was on all by itself. Reactions: sal1m and SI-W85 2007 Audi Q7 MMI suddenly turning on and off eventually not turning on at all, MMI will be running in the background draining battery in one or two days. I switch it off before turning off the ignition in the evening - comes on automatically in the morning. However, what's driving me Also, with the 2024 models now having remote start capability, will it automatically turn on the heated seats and steering wheel depending on the ambient temperature in the car? The other issue that would occur from time to time is the infotainment screen would just go all white. all spontaneosly. Otherwise the radio worked fine. Then I turn off the car and unplug my phone before opening the car door. Why does my radio turn itself on when I start my Subaru? #subaru, #subar Nov 8, 2013 · Normally, the radio will always come on at a specific level when the car is restated. In this video I highlight one of the things you should check to resolve the MMI black screen issue. Any idea why this might be? No sound through the radio but a static sound when i turn the Danny ASE Master Certified with L1 Certification, Volkswagen Certified, VW and Audi repair shop owner Jun 15, 2020 · S6 (C8 Platform) Discussion - MMI Radio turns on by itself. Aug 14, 2012 · Problems with radio Have the same problem with 2013 jetta tdi. Jan 8, 2016 · I have a stock RNS-E in my 2006 avant. If i turn the radio off while driving. Jul 28, 2015 · How can I turn the radio off permanently, -without turning the whole MMI system off ???(I do not always want the radio on whilst driving!!)i. My first car, a 1987 Pontiac, did it the way it should! Sep 4, 2013 · According to the manual the headunit should turn itself off when the key is removed from the ignition. I?m having a issue that my radio will turn on after I have shut the car off and have gotten out and locked the car. Sep 24, 2022 · When I turn on my radio, it often jumps to the CarPlay without any reason. There is one thing that bugs me about the radio. Just got a new May 29, 2021 · Audi A1 - MMI turning on and off continuosly - Hi all, I have recently bought a second hand Audi A1 2013 - the only issue that I am having is that the MMI unit, hence including radio, display, media etc, turns on and off on its own continuously. it was weird I thought it was a wiring issue and it wasn't it was the stock amp that came with the car. Previous owner had the hands free removed. The Q5 radio only stays on for 10 minutes and then auto-shuts-off. (the 2. Any help much appreciated! May 9, 2015 · Ok, i have 2012 audi a5 2. This is after shutting it off while driving. Jan 19, 2018 · As others have mentioned, Sensus automatically comes on with opening of the driver's door (when you have a key FOB). I read elsewhere that I Dec 28, 2006 · Join Date Dec 28 2006 AZ Member # 14475 My Garage 06 VW Jetta I5 daily driver bone stock 4 now Location Fountain Hills, AZ Mar 1, 2013 · The only way to turn the entire screen off - including the Audi Splash Screen - is to press the Menu button near the selector on the console, then select the setup MMI option (upper right). Is this true and is there a way to get around this bug or quirk? I tried turning the radio off (or showing that it was Apr 23, 2018 · Funny, on mine (AMI not MMI, there's no such thing as just a "radio" in the Q5) the radio goes off with the ignition. Is this the way your Q5 works? Is it adjustable? Thanks! Nov 13, 2019 · A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion - Radio /stereo turns on automatically in cold weather and Blasts it - My daughter?s 2005 A6 Quattro Is acting horrible in the cold. I walked into my garage the other day and the radio was playing, so I opened the door and turned it off. May 12, 2023 · Hi Lurker-turned-first-time-poster. 00 This issue makes it impossible to use the radio for anything, and also makes a small sound from the speakers when it turns back on. Sep 30, 2024 · 2013 B8. After replacement, found the radio was turning itself on with the car being off and the alarm armed. Change input to media. Now in my previous cars, the radio only turns on when I start the car if the radio was on when I parked. Mar 28, 2016 · Audi had to perform an update in order for the system to work properly. At May 11, 2009 · The radio etc will as you say, switch itself off after a while (not sure how long) But this should not happen whilst you are driving. The radio is always at least on standby to be able to come on instantly to display the rear camera view and don't believe there is any way to completely shut the radio off unless you stop the engine and open the door. 0T - Condor Grey, Non Saggy Blk/Alcantara & lovely Extnd Leather, Symphony II & 18" 10 Spokes. 5 l - 5-inline, MT) 2015 Audi Q5 Customer: Hi, the MMI system starts up when I turn on the ignition, but then it goes black and won't turn back on. Keys were in the house about 40 feet away. Sep 2, 2019 · Has anyone come across the above 2017 Q5 S-line. After exactly 1 hour the Concert radio switches off automatically. It's a 2012 E550 sedan. You start the vehicle and the radio automatically blasts at full volume and then you have to turn the vehicle off and turn it back on again and sometimes that Nov 4, 2013 · radio turns itself on draining the battery 15 Answers. Finally the radio turned off. surprisingly the AC stopped working the same time. Radio turns off and stays off; at least as far as I know it hasn't turned back on in the last eight hours. I want it to stay off. I have noticed something similar on my RAV4. This can happen for a number of reasons, but often it’s due to wear and tear over time. How to Know If a Loose Wire Is an Issue? Mar 31, 2013 · Q7 MK 1 Discussion - Radio turns on when you switch on car - Hi forum'ers, I own a MY 2102 supercharged Q7. After 10 minutes or so the entire car goes into sleep mode turning off all electronics including the cigarette lighters as far as I know. 4 Sport S-tronic with Comfort Pack, DAB radio, Interior light pack, model/engine badge deletion, service. If the radio is switched off for sure, ie not lit up you should get no sound thro' the speakers as the radio turns on the amp which puts the sound to the speakers. Apr 2, 2023 · A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Audi A4 2013 MMI turns off immediately after turning on - Hi everyone, My MMI has started playing up in the past week. Hope this helps somebody out there, and saves you $$$ which dealers are wait AUDI RADIO DOES NOT WORK DOES NOT TURN ON Our Website: http://mechaniclifestyle. Turns out one of the cables behind wasn't plugged in which cause the radio to turn off by itself after about an hour. I have tried turning it off prior to shut down but it still comes on when you start the car. Seriously there has to be more to this. Jul 18, 2012 · - turn the volume of the radio completely down, untill you get the mute symbol in the MMI-screen. Aug 31, 2015 · Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII - Complete audio system shut down while driving - This has happened twice now in the last 2 months. I am greeted by the radio or media coming on every time I get in the car which normally results in me jumping out of my skin every morning. If the unit still fails to work, have the module inspected. Once you click on that, you can select the display options and then "Turn off Display". I've come from driving BMW's so the Audi stuff is a bit new to me. I can turn it on whenever I want. 2L TT without MMI, and have a really weird issue with it. The on/off button does indeed turn MMI - Audio/Nav/Phone/Other functions OFF if you press and hold it. I switch Nov 19, 2010 · So this is a slightly annoying issue that I've been having and can't seem to find the answer to. Feb 18, 2018 · In fact that would be a bit of an issue. With my A4, the car always Mar 26, 2021 · The radio does automatically turn on when you start the car, even if you've turned it off before you shut the car down. Feb 21, 2024 · Q7 MK 1 Discussion - Radio turning on by itself - I'm having a number of electrical issues on my 2010 Q7 TDI with the main one being the radio turning itself on even when I'm not in the car. Yes, I can still turn the radio back on by turning the ignition back on without restarting the engine--but the radio is killed as soon as the ignition goes off. When I start the car it comes on. I have a manual, unfortunately in Italian and my Italian is not Customer: car starts and shuts off right away Audi A4's safe mode Mechanic's Assistant: How long have you been experiencing power issues? Does the power come back on eventually? Customer: we replaced the engine. The radio starts whatever radio input was selected last, be it radio or media. Feb 15, 2010 · TT (Mk2) Discussion - Radio turning off on its own? - I have a 2009 3. Tried several times to turn it off. GBNF: 2. It will stay on for 10 minutes and then turn off automatically. Can't turn off from head end. Just today had the radio on and the sound cut off and a second later, the screen collapsed and turned off and then a second later, screen popped back up and radio turned back on normally. You know how when CarPlay connects after you first start the car, and then it brings itself to the foreground and if you had the radio on, it stops playing the radio assuming you want to Oct 10, 2022 · Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron - CarPlay constantly taking over the radio - A few weeks ago a new problem showed up in my '19 e-tron. Radio may turn off after time elapsed to conserve battery; unsure. My radio turns on, says it's playing, even tells me what song is playing, but I get no sound at all out of any of my speakers. I have successfully connected all the wiring as intended. Jun 23, 2016 · I have to wonder how Audi diagnoses these things given the complex inter-relationships of all the components. Even though I explicitly turn music off before ignition off, next time when ignition on music will start playing automatically again. 2 months in and I'm loving the car, however Apple CarPlay is confusing me (first car I've had with it) I have connected the phone to the car and activated Apple CarPlay. Apr 25, 2025 · Experiencing your car radio turning on by itself when you start your vehicle can be puzzling, but there are practical explanations for this occurrence. Jun 16, 2021 · Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron - Can I stop the radio from automatically switching to CarPlay every time I start? - So I listen to the radio (local or Sirius) mostly while driving. Part 1: Fuse Box Check Customer: My radio turns on, but there's no sound. Otherwise, could be tricky. MMI software is current as of last October when the Amp was replaced. Check the interior temperature of the cabin if your display is not turning on fully. Happily locked my car the other night. About a week later I was vacuuming the Oct 31, 2011 · A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion - Radio Turns On Automatically After Engine Start - The dealer informed me that the MMI will automatically turn on the radio after an engine start on my 2010 A6. I have tried the hard reset as well as replaced the fuse with a new one, Aug 16, 2010 · The radio or whatever source i have been listening to automatically comes on with volume when i start the car, even if its turned to mute when i turn the car off Apr 18, 2011 · S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - Stereo turns on automatically - normal? - I don't know if this is normal but everytime I turn on the engine the stereo turns on to what I was listening last. 5 quattro. gxw msczh ttnyr qgu qdfwgjp nvhlo qud rsx gbbtsb cjxr