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Hi everyone, I have the usual coolant leak from somewhere on my 2013 q7 3.0 tdi. It doesn't seem to lose it when just running around on short journeys , but on a 50 mile trip or something like that it loses some coolant. The car runs absolutely fine and at the correct temperature. Has anyone else has this type of symptom? If so ,what was the fix? Everything I read online is say about looking in the v for coolant but you can't seem to see anything as it's so tightly packed in there, the only place I've seen coolant is down the right side of the waterpump as you look at it dripping down slightly, the car was facing slightly down hill and leaning that way. I have also noticed the pump has a broken bolt on it so will taking it of to remove that aswell. So not sure if it's coming from that, but it doesn't look like it. Thanks 👍

Hi no you have to change the whole unit.

Hi where is it on the dash

In general, hybrids will try to maintain a high state of charge so that electric reserve power is always available, however many other factors can influence when or if the electric motor will run. Perhaps yours is behaving normally, and you had not previously met the conditions for petrol to override electric.

Thanks, In my book, it would be most important to get any hesitations and delays sorted, before resorting to any degree of mapping.

Welcome Nick, If we can help we will. Regards, Gareth.

Clifford Thanks yeah this the problem I am having I have had a look and I have to say unless it's a quattro they don't seem to be worth a lot not that I am sure I would be selling it but also getting body parts is proving really difficult but it seems a shame to break it for parts.thanks for your feedback.

Hi just thought i would let everyone know and stop all the confusion on the virtual cockpit with headlights in Europe. just been to 9 countries on a road trip and never got flashed for my headlights. left them on auto and turned off high beam assist . started the car in France and the headlights automatically adjusted themselves gong by the gps. switched over from mph to kmh in mmi. enjoyed our first long journey in the A4 of approx. 1900kmh. it took me ages to get response from Audi about headlights and found out from my neighbour who works for VW. happy travels.

Hi Dan, thinking off the top of my head, could there be a leak perhaps, but assume that would have been checked when you went for a re-gas? Another option potentially is the a/c condenser if it's not blowing cold. I'm sure other members will chip in with thoughts/comments but good luck and hope you get it fixed, especially for driving about in the current heatwave! Nick.

Yeah see when I brought it the guy was giving it beans and nothing was untoward so that’s why it’s very puzzling, thanks for replying am due to get car scanned in the next couple of days so will give an update then

The trim pieces have been kept in case anyone needs the set, I have the 4 door pieces too and apart from a few clips they are in good condition. Once its running again, it will be off to get a roll cage made, as there's nothing available to buy.

It was the internal filter not supplied, got one on Amazon for a fiver. Even came in an Audi package as OEM part.

Hi All - sorry if this has been asked before - I've just bought a beautiful A6 C7 model and after a few days I have had the Screen go black - I know this is a common fault and an easy fix. After pulling out the Dash and the Folding Unit. I can see that the wiring has been repaired before, with some frayed and snapped cables, but attached to the 8-pin plug were 4 wires, 2 of which had snapped at the plug connectors. So I have tidied up the Split Cables, re-soldered and heat-shrunk them so they are a bit more protected. I've also ordered a new 8 Pin Plug - but now I have no idea which wire goes where in the plug...! Does anyone have a picture or a Diagram of where I need to re-plug in the wires? TIA!!!

Di you find more Peter?

Glad it's going well 🙂

Hi it should start with the right cranking voltage, check the starter motor and battery. Steve.

Hi its got sod all to do with the tank sensors its the manky gauge every car I have ever come across with that system, Peugeot, Citroen, Dacia its a cheap and nasty bit of kit, you can either get the dealer to recalibrate it, if they can, or ask them where to get virtual fuel. Steve.

Ok thanks 👍

HI, 2015 A5 2.0 TDi Sportback 8TA Like many I dont trust the mmi readout, and have seen many dispsticks for A5 but all different lengths and some at silly prices. Is there anyone who has purchased one for this model and have eBay/Amazon link please. Cheers

Hi, me again. When trying to troublseshoot my Aircon issue, I was going through the fuses. When checking the cluster in the boot I noticed one was labeled “Quattro Sport”. It’s a 35amp fuse and missing from mine. to be honest I’m not sure if it’s meant to be missing but i had a gear box issue fixed and when it came back sport mode didn’t work. I won’t bore you with the reasons why I left it, but other than that the gearbox has been fine, but I wonder if this fuse has been forgotten? I’ve tried to search online but that just returns searches relating to the sound-system/Amp. 2012 Q5 S-Line+ Anyone with any ideas

Hi. If you have any issues with insurance at all for a change of wheels then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

Hey, anyone any advice on this one? Will not open or close with buttons, lock/unlock mechanism works fine. 0623(1).mp4

Almost exactly 24h later - it works! I drove from work to the gym, didn’t work. Got out of the car at the gym. Messed up the parking so got back in, and what do you know the seatbelt butler began to buttle!

I don't understand the first post bit, you bought a new engine, then put it into storage for 2 years and then got the issue, or was the new engine put in after the 2 year storage. The fuel would be 2 years old unless you drained it and the fuel filter would be blocked. I fitted a brand new engine from vw into a transporter and they hadn't tightened the new injectors from the factory, I would be checking everything in case its not sealing properly. Did the new engine come timed up, the vw one had no belt and no fuel pump but it had injectors.

Thank you.