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05 Audi A8 Battery went dead, just charged and now screen won't open?

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Old 07-18-2012, 01:42 PM
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Default 05 Audi A8 Battery went dead, just charged and now screen won't open?

Battery went dead I got in the trunk from the ski bag and I charged it up and it runs. Never had a problem but the radio screen won't open anymore. I hit the button but it doesn't make any noises or anything and it doesn't open. What can I do to open the screen? Or what's wrong?
 
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Old 07-18-2012, 03:55 PM
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Does the stereo play at all - meaning just the screen won't pop up ?

I'd clear all DTC's with VCDS (formerly VAG-COM) and see what shows up.
 
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:25 PM
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No audio at all. Everything worked on it before the car went dead. Its also the L edition.
 
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:56 PM
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Without scanning it with VCDS there's not much I can tell you unfortunately.

May want to check with a local indie after checking all your fuses.

FYI - Don't pull them out to check! Things get verrrrry unhappy on a vehicle this complex when power starts going up and down.
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 03:34 PM
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agree on checking fuses
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 05:58 PM
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Audi has a security feature that disables the radio if the power is removed from it. By the battery going dead was the same as disconnecting it. A security code is needed to reactivate the radio. Check the owners manual to see if the initial code is there, otherwise an Audi dealer should be able to help.
 
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