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Power Train Problems of Audi S5. Audi dealerships are asking for about 500$ just to upgrade the software on the transmission without a guarantee this will fix the problem. As a final note I find outrageous the fact that Audi refuses to provide free software updates to fix design issues related to the gearbox and instead charge a. Audi owners may complain that the transmission is not shifting properly or is not. If that is the case consider updating the software for the transmission control.
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I can't do it myself, I can't download anything via MyAudi (I double checked with the dealer).I had a 370Z before and could do these updates via USB. I'm definitely not gonna pay $800 for a dealer to plug a USB cable so what are my options?I found the software version that math the MY, both the old and apparently a brand new '18 version, but I'm also reading about possibly bricking the MMI or having to re-activate the MMI (?) after upgrade.Anyone (who's done it or works at a dealership) could point me in the right direction please?.
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