I used my U.K. address but used the British embassy in Berlin's zip(Post code).Hi RSt3ve ... Can you clear up one detail for me - I went to myaudi and changed my location to Germany then logged in - it still recognised my car (2021 S3) and everything, great I thought. I navigated all the way through the FOD shop and selected the function I was after (speed sign recognition) ... still great. But then when checking out my basket it forces you to enter your billing address on a page that doesn't allow you to select the UK (doesn't appear on drop-down list). Every country in the EU is listed, but not UK (Thanks, Brexit!). Anyway, unless I can enter a valid EU billing address, it won't let me proceed with the purchase. How did you get around the billing address issue? Thanks in advance
FOD effectively enables additional functionality of equipment that is already included as standard on a particular model To be remotely activatedWonder if rear cross traffic alert will be available to activate
High beam assist and Camera Based Traffic sign recognition costs attached.I'm unable to access the app as have no VIN no.
Could someone advise what the lifetime costs are for each option please ?
Thanks for that, the HBA isn't too bad. Not interested in the TSR but would be in the ACC, had it for 7 years on various Golf's but not sure it's worth 1000 euros.................High beam assist and Camera Based Traffic sign recognition costs attached.
I purchased lifetime ACC for £695Thanks for that, the HBA isn't too bad. Not interested in the TSR but would be in the ACC, had it for 7 years on various Golf's but not sure it's worth 1000 euros.................
I purchased lifetime ACC for £695
You would need the different cruise control stalk to activate ACC - Some cars have come through with it probably due to lack of parts but my S3 didn't come with it and as such the only thing I could upgrade was TSRThanks for that, the HBA isn't too bad. Not interested in the TSR but would be in the ACC, had it for 7 years on various Golf's but not sure it's worth 1000 euros.................
I purchased it from the German site as it was €200 cheaper!
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Hi please could you let me know how you got round the postcode that is required, I have been on the Ireland site and German site and can't get past the billing postcode part many thanks.After a frustrating experience with Audi Digital Services (who told me everything from 'you already have FOD installed' to 'FOD is not available for your vehicle' I have luckily stumbled across this post and cheated the system.
High Beam, Adaptive Cruise and Traffic Sign Recognition now purchased on trial and ready to be downloaded on the car tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing this info, I'll link it into the 8Y RS3 section as I'm sure there will be others looking to do this ahead of the official UK launch 'coming soon....'
Hi how did you get past the postcode section I can't many thanks.I purchased it from the German site as it was €200 cheaper!
Just Google British embassy Berlin and use the zip code the rest of your address will be okHi how did you get past the postcode section I can't many thanks.
Byron
Hi thanks for your reply yes sorted now cheers ByronJust Google British embassy Berlin and use the zip code the rest of your address will be ok
Hi thanks for your reply yes sorted now cheers ByronUse uk embassy in germany
Did you use a vpn on the phone or on a pc at home. I ran the I keep on my phone, connected to a German server, then opened the audi app and it still reported no functions available. Does anyone have a simple "Idiot proof" guide on how to get them set up ? Would be much appreciated.I finally managed to get this working on my car. After numerous times of trying the German, Italian, Irish My Audi sites!
The trick was to use a VPN! I recently downloaded one to watch the ahem Boxing . Many sites offer free subscriptions for a short amount of time. Ideal for this!
Not realising I still had the VPN on I tried the My Audi site and Voila the functions on demand were there! Why I didn't think of this sooner was beyond me!!
Signed up for the traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control, using the British embassy in Berlin's address. Went out to the car and within a few minutes the functions were activated on the car.
Really happy with what I've been able to do with the car this week, between the functions on demand and the dancing rear lights, been a successful venture!
For reference I'm running 3620 software
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This was my initial finding! I have no idea how i ended up on a Canadian region either.Stange : when I log on to myAudi ( Without a vpn as I am at work ) it shows that I am Canadian / In Canada. I have never been there and registered from a UK IP address ?
It should start installing as soon as you turn the ignition onJust carried out an experiment. No VPN ( Still at work ). Deleted all Audi related cookies ( Except for this site ), selected Ireland, found a house with the same name as mine and used that eirecode ( Equivalent to post code ), purchased a trial of signs and high beam ( The only two available for my car ) using paypal. Only a trial as need to confirm they work in the first instance. Checked the Italian site as well and still those are the only two available for my car ( S3 collected 2021-04 ). After work I can find out if any of that actually worked.
That is what I was hoping for but given the history of the IT in the vehicle I am not holding my breath.It should start installing as soon as you turn the ignition on
Fair pointThat is what I was hoping for but given the history of the IT in the vehicle I am not holding my breath.
I should be able to post an update after the commute home later.Fair point
I couldn't even find the FOD's on the German website but as soon as the software was updated and I logged out back into German MyAudi it was there and then when I went to the car after purchase straight away it started installing
Traffic Sign always throws an error when I turn the ignition on, but goes away straightaway and works fine - The camera boots up quicker than the MMI which seems to be the issue
Best of luckI should be able to post an update after the commute home later.
Within a minute of starting the car it seems that the functions were enabled. Speed limits worked fine. The adaptive main been seems to be there but not dark enough to actually try it out.Best of luck
I had this but as soon as I had the update for the SOS update with rear camera they confirmed it would sort it and it didI have an issue with FOD too. Can't see any functions available on any country/shop, even though i have verified the account with Audi Digital Services.
The only exception to that is Germany, where i can only see "Digital Services - Audi Digital Twin - Premium Steckbrief" and some Themes for MMI.
I have contacted them twice about it, and they have finally admitted that i should be able to see a lot more Functions on Demand in shops like Germany or Ireland.
They sent me an email asking for some extra information, and have forwarded my problem to their Technical department.
I'm currently waiting for an update from them. No idea what's wrong.
Hmm, interesting. Looks like a bug then i guess. It is strange though, because my car was built in 07/2022 and i would assume it has the latest update (never got the SOS issue most people had)I had this but as soon as I had the update for the SOS update with rear camera they confirmed it would sort it and it did
I had to logout on a computer and then change country I chose Germany and then logged back in with my details and traffic sign recognition appeared and was able to purchase
I have exactly the same issue (located in Greece too, received mine early September). Have you contacted already one of the official repair shops? Are they aware of the issue? I emailed Kosmocar two days ago but they have not responded so far)Hmm, interesting. Looks like a bug then i guess. It is strange though, because my car was built in 07/2022 and i would assume it has the latest update (never got the SOS issue most people had)
Oh well, i will most likely need to get another update.
Thanks
I have good news. I tried again tonight, just 1 hour ago, and Ireland and Germany shops now display FOD.I have exactly the same issue (located in Greece too, received mine early September). Have you contacted already one of the official repair shops? Are they aware of the issue? I emailed Kosmocar two days ago but they have not responded so far)
I noticed that too. It looks like only one type of licence can be active at a time, in terms of duration.Based in the UK I managed to obtain one month trials of speed signs and auto-headlights from Ireland. Now I wish to extend / purchase an extended option but there appears to be no option to do that. I am hoping that once the trials have expired that option will once again be available.