Audi A6 MMI update and AMI part numbers

Hi everyone,

im new to this forum and was wondering if someone could help?

i do realise there is a lot of threads on the above topic, but a confusing array of info! Basically I have a Audi A6 (2006) with 2G MMI High. I want to get an AMI unit but was told I would need to update the software. I think I'm on 2120. Audi won't sell me the discs and want 200 to do it themselves. I have managed to downloads the 3 discs, but have read about the problems faced by people, lost features, damaged modules etc. Lost features, I know someone with VCDS can get back, but worried about damaging the modules!

Any advice would be appreciated. I don't mind leaving car running for 2 hours, but also have a battery charger. Anyone living near in the Greater Manchester, and other areas like Bolton, Huddersfield! Bradford etc, who can help, and also restore the missing items via VCDS, I would be grateful! I don't mind paying something towards your time!

On the subject of AMI, spoken to some dealers, half say you can do it, albeit lose the cd changer, half say you can't, and only way is the Dension 500. I am looking for a second hand AMI unit, as a new one is beyond my range, but also getting conflicting info about the part numbers, I have 3 now! 8T0035785A, 8T0055785A, and 4E0057785F. Please help!!!!!! : (

Thanks chris,

feeling a little better about the whole thing! Audi dealers are just useless! The info is just not consistent!

Will it damage the module beyond use?

Thanks for that info, really useful! I need to find someone local with VCDS who can help restore the missing items after update.

i need to try and find a second hand ami unit! Unfortunately with a new baby and having just bought the car, cannot really stretch to a new one! So if anyone is selling one, please let me know!

Sandra, I'm from the greater Manchester area. Only just bought the car, A6 2.7 S Line, 2006. Mileage was good and a brill level of kit, and a really good price. I will try load some pics up later, if you tell me how!

Also wanted to give my car a slightly newer look with some DRL headlamps, not the tacky after market stick on! Again if anyone knows any being sold for a reasonable price, please let me know!

thanks for all the advice so far! Good friendly people on here : )

just hope I can get my car looking how I want!

Thanks, already been in touch with Craig. Trying to save up for an ami, didn't realise they were so costly, and can't seem to find a second hand one.

btw if anyone knows the part number for a pair of a6 DRL headlights that will fit on mine, (2006) please let me know, or selling a pair for that matter!!