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Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out?

 
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Post30-01-2026, 15:35    Subject: Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out? Quote

Hello everyone,

ich bin etwas verblüfft, an den üblichen mit bekannten Orten ist das Etikett nicht mehr vorhanden. GI have checked/verified/tested.
- Flight manual
- under the rear seat bench.
- Spare tire well / area around it.

Is it really true that I have no more chance of finding out which brake pads I need – without having to manually measure and hope that everything fits?

I find it a bit sad.

What is the alternative here?
I haven't been around Volkswagen Group vehicles for too long; this issue doesn't really exist with BMW (or at least not in the same way).


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Post31-01-2026, 20:20    Subject: Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out? Quote

Recently, someone brought in a 2019 Fabia, but it also didn't work.
Sommer: A4 B5 Avant 2,5 TDI Quattro Facelift (AKN silber)

Wartet auf H Kennzeichen: A4 B5 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro (AFN Schwarz)

Winter: A4 B5 Avant TDI Quattro (AFN rot)

Alltags Spardose: Audi A2 1.4 TDI (AMF Silber)


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Post01-02-2026, 19:49    Subject: Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out? Quote

Hi there,
It should actually be glued inside the owner's manual or in the spare tire compartment.
If not, have it printed out by the dealer.
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(+ Audi 80 Avant B4 1Z 475Tkm - habe ich vom ersten bis zum letzten Tag gerne gefahren)
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Post02-02-2026, 8:29    Subject: Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out? Quote

Thank you, Herbert & Rüdi.

I inquired with AMAG previously and I'm eager to hear back. I will let you know the result as soon as I have it.


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Post04-02-2026, 21:13    Subject: Vehicle Data Recorders: Are They Being Phased Out? Quote

Update:
AMAG failed to provide the vehicle data carrier, but they did include a printout from Elsaweb via email – which is something, at least.

It's a shame that you have to find out about it later.


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