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Independent Bosch Adas recalibration centre sent data off to a specialist. They said that I needed a camera software update which could only be done by an authorised dealer. Booked the car in. They did an overall check , which I didn’t ask for and came up with quotes totalling £4200 to rectify everything. Worryingly they said more investigations were needed. Possible foggy camera £290, more software investigation £130 ,camera software update £390. The car has only done 32500 miles!! So £300 to Bosch, £790 to Audi and no guarantee it’s fixed.

My A7 has suddenly developed multiple faults with the ADAS system. I have lost cruise control, lane departure warning , adaptive headlights, and sign recognition. A local garage told me that I needed the ADAS system recalibrated so I took the car to a recognised Bosch calibration centre. £300 later and after 2 weeks all the faults came back. Bosch stated that I had to get the camera software updated which could only be done by an authorised dealer. Audi want a further £390 for the update, but there is no guarantee that this is causing the problem. ‘Further investigation “ is required. The car is 3 1/2 years old and has done 32500 miles. Surely I am not expected to pay £100s for something that is obviously not wear and tear. Any advice would help. Thanks

Local garage did a quick test. However,because the battery is packed tight in the boot compartment he did say that he had to make assumptions when connecting his meter. He said he really needed to see the numbers on the battery but without dismantling the whole thing he had to input assumptions. He was surprised at the thickness of the cables and asked if the car was a hybrid. I did see 12.48 volts on the screen. If the battery is faulty would this cause the issues that I’m having?

Thanks for the replies. Battery good. Plug in diagnostics flagged up six fault codes. Each one was investigated and sorted. ADAS re-calibration recommended. My car has six radars in total plus camera. I actually witnessed the engineer do the calibration.

I get “ Lane departure warning”, followed immediately by “Main beam assist fault”, then “Audi pre sense currently restricted”. After 10 seconds then get “Audi adaptive light fault” I took the car to a local garage which couldn’t help as they didn’t have an ADAS calibration unit. I then paid £300 to have the calibration done at an ADAS authorised Bosch garage. 2 weeks later the same warnings came back. Can anyone shed light on what is happening?