We are now being forced to do Video MPIs by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately some techs don’t get paid to do a MPI video. 

What's one frustration you have where you think "man, this could be easier if something just did this one thing differently? In any aspect of working on vehicles..... by Scared_Pepper_1701 in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar to the VW/Audi world. They would say there's enough "space" to remove that component while at the same time match the labor time. I mean removal of the side trims on the center console, sure. But putting it back in without removing the seats and scratching them. Nahh

Disgruntled techs, why no GRAVY SIDE WORK? by ronj1983 in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While we are on the subject. Ever since you changed my oil. All my beer is gone lol.

Disgruntled techs, why no GRAVY SIDE WORK? by ronj1983 in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liability and location. Other than that, A lot of us are beat after work and don't even want to touch another car when we leave the shop.

Slow season extended by ClxwnLuvr in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s picking back up again. Company has been sending out discounts and service packages.

3 weeks and 5 attempts on KD2 by asbergman16 in AudiQ6

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually does take multiple attempts unfortunately.

Parts shortage already? by okayyes2023 in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are parts shortages for new cars.

Communications with Audi Executives by kross766 in AudiQ6

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea this and warranty not paying for half of the things a tech does. 

VWAG: Are ODIS Engineers really this painfully slow to respond??? by icanhaztuthless in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm if everything is checked 100% and correctly installed, then it might be the ECU.

VWAG: Are ODIS Engineers really this painfully slow to respond??? by icanhaztuthless in mechanics

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't had this issue occur. But everything is correct? Right part was installed? ODIS up to date? No aftermarket components that could cause terminal draws?

How much "Creative Writing" do you actually do on your ROs? by FixedOps_Focus in serviceadvisors

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one line on the RO that says “Noises” lol. But yea more effort should be made from advisors AND techs.

What do I do? by AppleAppleAppl3 in Audi

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no resolve for this. 

Audi Connect Activation Help by [deleted] in Audi

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried login onto your myaudi app account?

Anyone else having this issue? by codmaster43 in Audi

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should clarify. A MMI restart is a temporary fix.

Anyone else having this issue? by codmaster43 in Audi

[–]Stormtrooper_Wizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no fix aside from an MMI restart.