2021 Audi A6 Prestige — new model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?

Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2021 Audi A6 so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Heat soak after errands is the other window.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Heat soak after errands is the other window.

Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2021 Audi A6 so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

I went back under the 2021 Audi A6 and it only happens after a heat soak, not on a cold start. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Checked the easy stuff on the 2021 Audi A6 and found one clue worth chasing before I book a shop. I already checked the easy fluid levels.

Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Audi A6 — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

Tried a second charger / second scan and the story on the 2021 Audi A6 didn't change. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

OP update: scanned the 2021 Audi A6 again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.

Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Audi A6 — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2021 Audi A6 so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. The universe charges extra for guessing. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Only after sitting overnight so far.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.

Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2021 Audi A6 so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2021 Audi A6 in San Diego. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

OP update: scanned the 2021 Audi A6 again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

I went back under the 2021 Audi A6 and it only happens after a heat soak, not on a cold start. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2021 Audi A6 in San Diego. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.

Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Audi A6 — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. Do that first. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2021 Audi A6, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “new model reveal: what matters beyond the,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I already checked the easy fluid levels.

Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Audi A6 charge sessions. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I keep a notes app thread for this now.

Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2021 Audi A6 so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. Stop there until you know. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.