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EDIT: Just realised this is in the A6 section, if someone is able to move it to the A3 or tell me how to delete, that would be great. ---- Is it possible to software update something to get carplay on my 2018 A3? We had a 2017 A3, and it had a second USB plug under the armrest; this one doesn't have that second port. Is there a software update that will add it, or can Audi do it somehow? I did ask at a dealership, and the guy said the only way was to install a new stereo at roughly $1500AUD. Screw that!! Even if I have to install the second USB plug or kit, that would be ok. Thanks

Thank you for your reply . The fuel tank level is at full. I filled the tank just after purchase . I thought it might be an oil warning , but I have checked the dip stick and the oil is at the correct level. If anyone has any idea what the symbol means, please do let me know Thank you

Hi Team Please could suggest what is the best, simplest, cheapest way to enable Sav nav in Audi A3 2014. I don't want to buy another set nav for GPS. I am fine if it's get connected to my Android phone for GPS. Whenever I connect my phone for music it gets connected but I don't hear ever Google maps navigation from the speaker, It goes blank. Not sure what is the issue. Any suggestions.

Hi the condensed version is, you have had this remap and according to the alleged power gains you dont seem to find your vehicles performance to be any different from normal, therefore you now seek ratification that it is better than before but your own tests disprove that, I have no doubt the car was fast enough from the factory,, so why the obsessive thirst for more power which you definitely have not had for your money, I fully understand the remap tuning dynamics but before all of this started the only way to truly tune a car was to improve the air intake, fit higher lift cams to increase the exhaust valve duration fit a free flow exhaust manifold and of course bigger capacity injectors, then the performance was greatly improved, the most obvious flaw in this whole thing is 150nm of torque but if the limiting part of the program is still in place how the hell are you ever going to experience that gain. Steve.

Probably is the same battery I’ll price one up and change it 👍🏻thanks

Congratulations on getting Audi to behave responsibly. I hope for a similar outcome to everyone suffering a similar problem

I do think Audi are hiding behind ‘out of warranty’ to disguise what is a known issue with Etron plug-in hybrids. What I would recommend is you go to an independent EV mechanic - the one I used is ex Audi West London. He says all EVs are prone to water ingress because of aluminium which as it corrodes expands (?) thus the seals fail. And there was a recall in the US for exactly this issue. Anyway mine had water dripping out of the EV controller (which is considered part of the battery). Audi themselves claimed out of warranty, not interested in even any goodwill. EV battery repair kits exist but Audi main dealers won’t work with them. My independent man ordered and fitted a new EV controller and with labour that was £2k - but afterwards the car worked better than new, with a greater EV only range with the new software. However after all this I’d lost faith, and traded it in for a 12-month-old (non Audi) full EV which still had seven years of battery warranty left. Huge depreciation on EVs (50% in a year for the one I bought) meant I could afford the finance. I’d never buy a hybrid or EV again without a long manufacturer’s warranty - the cost of EV battery replacement is obscene.

Hello Graham, The car is still under warranty so you really shouldn’t concern yourself about the whys and wherefores, but just concentrate on ensuring they fix the problem properly. If it were mine, I would be sending them an e-mail confirming bringing the car in on the 2nd August to rectify the problem of……….. ( describe it). By doing this, you have a written record of the issue being registered, in the event of recurring problem with it. Kind regards, Gareth.

I shall most certainly give him a call. Car is immobile at the moment as it can’t keep any water in so I’ll have to arrange transportation but it may be worth it. It’s just too good to scrap. I replaced all 6 injectors last year and it’s had pretty much all the suspension parts replaced. Thanks for the details.

You won't get an answer from dominic, he has not bothered to return to the forum since posting his question. Search recent forum history and you will find similar topics with a lot of useful information.

That looks quite a big one, what size is the space saver?

so went out with my little smoke machine and got a least on the bottom hose at the turbo, it wasn't loose but there should be 2 torx bolts and i only have 1, removed it and it looks like I'm missing the o-ring/seal that goes inside, I am assuming there is a seal meant to be there as it does have a groove for 1. Anyone know what that would be called and if its available on it own? Pics attached Thanks

Hi Lee Did you get to the bottom of the issue? I've just had more or less a total rebuild suspension wise on my A6 Avant and the knocking is still there and driving me totally nuts! Been back to the garage and they've double checked it...nothing they can see. Mine is when I'm about 30-40mph, over bumps etc. Rattles like hell. Sounds like rear passenger side. Garage thought it was more rear driver side but I drive it all the time and not sure I agree.

Hello all, selling my OEM rotors taken off my 2014 Black Edition B8.5 S5 Well looked after and in Excellent condition, These are the rare ET33 9J rotors, not to be confused with the higher offset 8.5J variants, so they have a more aggressive negative offset and concaved look. 5x112 so will fit a wide variety of audis. 3 of the wheels are completely free of any curb rash, one wheel has one graze which has barely gone through the paint as seen in picture. No cracks, no welds. They will be in a box with fabric covers to protect them from any damage while transporting them after collection. £750 but open to sensible offers. Located in bridgwater, somerset.

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Hello new member here, My A6 2017 automatic won’t maintain power going up hill ( not a steep hill) rev 2500/3000 . Got full diagnostics done by Main Audi dealer with no positive results . Got ERG mapped out so could be hiding possible fault ? When I get to top of hill power resumes but not fully, goes through gears very quickly almost too quick as in 5th @ 45/50 kilometres per hour. Probably have to get EGR mapping reset to factory settings ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Politeness is a rarity here.

Sorry for the delay in posting back. I had it regassed & it was doing the same thing. More recently I had to fit a new belt tensioner, alternator clutch pulley & belt. I think this has been causing my AC not to be fully efficient. I'll take it out tomorrow & see if the AC behaves itself consistently.

Check the CV (constant velocity) joints in the drive shafts. It is likely they are worn.

Thanks Steve!

Hi, my car does not have ambient lighting but I did add puddle lights to both front and rear doors which did not require OBD11, just plug and play as long as you have leds in the bottom of your door cards.

Many thanks Nizam for updating us on the good news regarding the insurance implications I guess it now only leaves the potential MOT implications to be considered. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello everyone, one of my plate lights was burnt so I decided to change them both. Today I bought the new plate lights, to be mentioned that both the new ones and old ones were led lights, and after I installed them I saw that they only work for a few seconds and then they re turning off. The strange thing is that the old one, the one that was still working, was staying on all the time with no issues. Any suggestion?https://www.facebook.com/share/v/zQsTYUFYWB3nYnME/?

Audia6c8 50tdi2020tdi changed front camera and drivers assist control unit need coding to my car and ADAS calibration can someone advise me please were can I do it in Romford Dagenham area

Many thanks indeed Gojko, Don’t want to come over as patronising, but you’ve been great, and explained everything for the benefit of others. Thank you so much for doing that - you’ve made my day! If it were up to me I’d be escalating your membership now to ‘Established Member’. Take care, and kind regards, Gareth.