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Thanks Ali, Did you ask your mechanic to estimate the work involved? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hi, Can anyone please explain how to re-align the metal ring surround on the air vent. It has many tabs and slots and I can't figure out how to re-engage it? Thank you

Struggled to find a supplier and in the end ran out of time as I was topping up virtually every day.

Hi - thanks for the info. I have a Carista OBD device so I’ll try the adaptation using that. I checked online and it supports that functionality. Fingers crossed!

Welcome Frank, and thanks for joining. You will hopefully get other views to help you make your decision. I must admit that I am not basing my comments on personal experience, but on that gained by an elderly friend, who was totally disappointed with the ride comfort of a newish S Line - chosen by his children - due to its ‘look’. I think, but I’m not certain, that Audi seem to link the attractive specifications and ‘toys’ with the S Line, so if you want these attractive features then you have to ‘put up with’ the harsher ride quality. It’s worth examining these cars in terms of possible low profile, possibly XL load rated tyres often associated with larger wheels, which further aggravate the ride quality. Technik? Sorry Frank - no knowledge. Does this all boil down to style vs ride quality -as you think? I feel it likely does, so the decision has to be made to go with which of these two is most important to you. Please remember that this is a one-person opinion, but possibly includes a couple of pointers to guide your options while you await other advice. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.

Hi Guys. I’m at my wits end with my P2015 inlet manifold flap issue. First tried the bracket which didn’t work so replaced the whole inlet manifold with flap controller and I still have the code come on after every 3 to 4 starts? Am I missing something? Where to go next? Is some kind of adaptation required? I have VCDS.

Hi for all you folks out there with Adblue tank problems mainly caused by crystals in the system, level sensors and delivery pipes, had a good long look at this product and what it does and its been very successful when used on lorries and is now available for cars, adding approx £11-14 on to your adblue fill its still cheaper than a new system that you can only get from Audi. Steve.

Get a smoke test done on it if you suspect a boost leak.

I recently saw an R8 in my town Balfron. Local member or visitor from elsewhere in the UK?

Shut off timer showing car was shut off 11561s….3.2 hours….definitely was not!

Sorry to hear another tale of woe. Audi told me they no longer have a ‘no charge’ warning lamp as it is no longer a European requirement. Another law made up by some bureaucrat in Brussels who goes to work on a bike.

I wish I had been aware of Clifton! Thanks for the tip, I may be back in a BMW at some stage.

I have just purchased a Bluetooth adapter from eBay, it connects to the CD auto changer socket. I have just had my friendly mechanic program the radio to have an auto changer but it still doesn’t work. The Bluetooth connects to my phone but I cannot select the auto changer to play music. Somehow the radio does not recognise the device.

So, I picked up the car from Birmingham on Tuesday having sold the B8.5 A4 Avant on the Monday. My apologies first off. Its a limited edition S-Line. What that means is that it has; virtual cockpit, HUD, in-car wireless charger, 19" alloys and improved lights. The engine is a peach and pulls the car in a deceptively rapid fashion. Frugal too! Topped up after collecting and taxing, with the indicated range some 620 miles to the tank. In reality this was 550, with 50 left before I refuelled. That said, I was using the gear paddles a lot driving through Wales. Ended up at Diddly Squat Farm, who some of you may know belongs to a certain J Clarkson. It was sodding closed. My own fault for not checking. Then Caffine and Machine before meeting up with an old buddy in Sutton Coldfield, meal pint and a chinwag to catch up. Next day, headed to Wales and the Mach Loop. Got buzzed by 6 F-15 Eagles as I climbed the hill. Literally 50-60 ft above me though bring up the hill, they were still at the 100ft above the road. Scared the cr*p out of as they were on top of you with only a second or two before you heard them. Concentrating on my footing, they took me well and truly by surprise! Then went onto the EVO triangle. Bit of a disappointment, due to speed cameras everywhere. I can understand it, but it did spoil the drive a bit. Scenery going past Snowdonia on way to Holyhead made up for it. Ferry to Dublin, and done. Glad I bought it, and its a massive step forward compared to the old B8.5 Technik SE I had previously. Going to fit some proper rubber to it. Ying Yang ditch finders fitted atm, so Michelin Cross Climate 2 are my choice. Hunter Laser alignment check to follow. Might get it detailed and ceramic coated. I've queries on the SIM card; apparently Audi are suffering supply problems with car SIM cards. Can I use any PAYG data sim? Also looking to replace the trim spear that runs on the left side of the centre (gear selector, drinks holder) console, some scuffs and scratches. Anyone know of where I can get these aside from the dealerships?

Same thing has been happening to my car 2011 Audi a3 8p. The end of last summer. And now present start of summer (end of spring). Dashlights out, car shuts off completely. After cooling down between 2-20 min possibly it’ll start. And stall when it reaches a certain temp while driving it.

Hi, I too had this problem and was told by a friend to purchase a Bluetooth radio car kit wireless transmitter. This bypasses the issue altogether and is a relatively simple, cheap solution, with the same reliable media/call features that connects to your car Bluetooth. Audi has always been dogged with these connectivity problems with their MMI systems because of the constantly changing world of mobile phone technology. Martin

Might it be the temperature sensor referenced here? https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-c7-platform-discussion-194/mystery-button-climate-control-2824594/

Magnet Thanks. Yes it is working at the moment.

Hi Steve, yes i’m sure, VCDS works on other car i test everything, the Ecu is faulty Thanks

Thanks Steve, it doesn't go out straight away. But rather than distance travelled before it goes out it might be time ie seconds. I've been working shifts and haven't had a proper chance to get used to the car.

Many thanks for coming back on this Peter, and I think we can agree that this can be concluded as ‘car is fine, driver expectations exceed normal driving style’. Kind regards, Gareth.

Did you ever sort this fault I have the same fault code with my 2009 audi A3 1.9tdi

Hi anything Bosch/Hella you can't go wrong as most of their stuff was used O.E., I had Hella boost and Dpf pressure sensors when I changed mine and you could see where the extra money went, to quote one of Magnets favourite sayings, buy once buy right it is true good advice. Steve.

are you taking the **** (bleep).....only kidding alex...😁 thats a strange one if ive ever heard one lol glad you found the culprit

Hey guys i own a 2018 sq7. On cold starts maybe 2/3 out of 5 of them the engine runs very lumpy/ rough for the first 30 seconds or so. I've spoken to a number of owners, all of whom are having the same issue and they are all too struggling to find the root cause. I've checked the codes and there are no error codes I'd really appreciate responses from people who have managed to resolve this issue. Can someone please help ? Thanks.