Im home from the New Audi I went to and my HA was not able to be repaired. I didnt even know it until we got into the car and left and my husband told me that Ive got a brand new one.I wish I had known there as I would have asked much more why.Acording to my huband something with the lubricator dried up and it froze.I didnt realize there was a lubricator.So anyway Ive got a nice brand new one with 3 new programs and a phone program that I can somewhat hear on YEA!! I cannot have a nice long conversation but I had my son call and at least could make out what he was saying. Since he is a brand new driver this is a huge relief. Although tried to talk to my Mom and couldnt-maybe with time. I was lent a Conversor FM system for the weekend too which I havent tried yet except in the audi office. The overhead fan came on and I thought it was static but she said No you are hearing the air vents kick on. Who knew? I absolutely didnt want to go out for a birthday dinner Sunday as restaurants are the worst! Now I guess Ill give it a try for the ultimate test. A new toy hopefully a fun one and not a frustrating one.I Havent had the HA really enough to tell if its going to make much of a difference.I did stop on the way home as there was an outdoor furniture sale.The salesman spoke to us I couldnt hear him at all. The Audi did give me a name of a CI dr in NJ.She also confirmed what I thought that NYC CI office I went to mostly does children-I knew it!