What to do if the Audi A6 screen goes black?

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DelAdalynn
07/24/25 10:44am
Audi A6 screen black screen solution is: 1. Poor line contact. It is necessary to check whether the line has a virtual connection in time. It is recommended to connect the virtual part properly. 2. The power signal line is aging. Replace it with a new one. 3. The screen has been used for too long. This causes the power supply module to fail. It is recommended to check or replace the power supply module at a 4S shop. Extended content: The Audi A6 screen uses liquid crystal material as the basic component, filling the liquid crystal material between two parallel plates, and changing the arrangement of the molecules inside the liquid crystal material through voltage to achieve the purpose of shading and light transmission to display images of varying shades and well-proportioned. By adding a three-color filter layer between the two plates, color images can be displayed.
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LeLukas
08/11/25 5:48am
Last time I encountered the issue of the Audi A6 screen going black, I started with a reboot first. The Audi's central control screen runs on the MMI system, and software crashes are the most common. Try a forced restart by holding down the screen's power button or volume button for 10 seconds. If that doesn't work, check the car's fuse box, usually located under the steering wheel, and look for the fuse labeled 'MMI'—unplug and replug it to see if it's blown. Loose wiring harnesses can also be a cause, especially after a bumpy ride, so you can bend down to peek at the connectors behind the screen for any looseness. For software issues, connect to the car's WiFi to update the system or go into the settings menu to reset it. Hardware failures like a burnt motherboard are more troublesome and require a trip to the 4S shop for diagnostics. If the screen goes black while driving, don't panic—the speedometer still works. Handle it after parking, and never get distracted while driving. It's recommended to perform regular system maintenance to avoid similar issues and save on costly repairs.
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