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Any advice would be appreciated. Having the error message "break servo restricted intermittently" and stop start being disabled but not every time I drive the car. No issues with breaks juddering etc. Bought pressure sensor and replaced it but on doing so the message is back each time the car starts. Moved off car for a small drive and on breaking the breaks started juddering so put back in the old sensor and now message is gone again and breaks feel normal. Any ideas as to if it's actually the sensor or is it likely to be some other issue like electrics, servo pump or the plug itself?

Hi Val, I have the exact same issues, TPMS light on dash is on with messages on Auto Stop/Start failure, Stabilisation control ECS/ABS fault and Tyre pressure system fault. Was it the TPMS bulb on the dashboard that had fallen out or was it a sensor elsewhere? Appreciate the help, thanks

Unless the service plan is through VWFS (Volkswagen financial Services) I wouldn’t bother. the T&Cs through this service plan scheme ensure any dealer network franchise coverage as well as additional leverage to resolving complaints or defects thereafter a service. having worked in the motortrade I have sold used car service plans; you often read genuine parts and this is not always the case and I have often seen inspections and oil changes being done in 20 minutes or less. The oil gets changed but the inspection in my opinion is not the same. Main dealer networks rely on high turn over of customers in and out the doors. They pay their workshop staff bonuses based on speed not quality. echoing what others have said id personally put money away and chose an independent specialist where your get main dealer experience and better value for money, in most cases.

The remote locking has stopped working on my A4 Convertible. The spare key has never worked since I've had the car and the main key just stopped working as few weeks ago, so I thought it's likely they just need re-pairing with the car. I was tossing up between buying VCDS or OBDeleven, and plumped for ODBeleven as it's significantly cheaper out of the box. Also, I don't have a laptop currently to warrant buying VCDS, so that'll have to come later. I've tried pairing one of the keys, but keep getting the (00) Function Not Available, message. At this stage I'm trying to clear the memory of all key location (OBDeleven tells you to input the number 5 to clear key locations) It's during this that I get the message. I've checked the interweb and that error message reckons that function is not available on that module, which can't be correct, so I must be doing something wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated Andy

Hi all I'm new here but need advice if possible, roof says in secure won't work off fob or button and boot wont open it's a 2008

Hi Folks, Just like to intoduce myself as a newbie, I will be collecting a new to me 2011 Gen 1 R8 LE manual next week can't wait, one of the first upgrades I want to do is upgrade the infotainment system which I have done on my XKR, what have owners of R8s used ? & can anyone recommend a installer around the Glasgow area, thanks

The visual level on the dipstick is the one to rely on. The electronic level sensor sometimes goes awry and should be renewed.

Please note, the reason given for warning this poster is not ‘ Not responding to posts’ (apologies - system error) but for unacceptably disrespectful comments. Incidentally, ‘Your’ should be written as ‘you are’. There we go, you’ve learned something new today!

You may need check the wiring and the connectors for water ingress, not easy because it's tight. You could possibly get a picture of the inside by removing the road wheel, arch liner access and disconnecting the ignitor. Or remove the unit from the car to check it. I put it on water that's got in somehow and is bridging the contacts.

Hi, can anyone help me with a problem I have with my air conditioning, when I start a journey my air conditioning works perfectly and for as long as the journey lasts, no matter the time or distance. As soon as I stop and then restart the engine the air conditioning blows warm, if I keep switching the air conditioning on and off it will eventually restart, sometimes quite quickly and sometimes it takes a long time, when it does come back on it works perfectly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Found this: https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/38182/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/157094/%3famp=1 https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/157094/#goog_rewarded https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/141451-Audi-A6-2-7-amp-3-0-TDi-EGR-amp-Intake-system-cleaning-info-please

Had a look online and found this: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/stuck-tow-hitch-2970418/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/211403/%3famp=1 https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/oem-trailer-hitch-stuck-2931386/

Could this be a wiring/earthing issue? Might be worth asking an auto electrician to take a look

This could be caused by the battery if it's old and not operating properly. Might be worth having it checked first.

Glad you got sorted 🙂

You're welcome 🙂 please keep us posted on how you get on

I got both the hubs and bearing kit from ebay with the bearing kit £17.50 ea included both bolts from carpartsinmotion they had good feedback and the hubs purely on price 2 front for £50 from brillbuyuk although they have good feedback

I agree a second opinion would be worthwhile, however I think you will be very lucky to win a warranty claim on a six year old car.

Aircon compressor could be at fault. Has the system been pressure tested?

Keep us posted on how you get on

Let us know how you get on John.

Welcome Graham, Have you searched EBay, and registered your want with on-line car breaker link sites such as Partsfinder - there are more? Regards, Gareth.

Thank you Frank, Your case is unusual. Usually,owners want to buy larger diameter wheels, because ‘they look better’! Ride quality is obviously important to you ( and would be to me), but in effect, you have bought the wrong car by buying an S.Line, which has inherently harder suspension. My money would be on the likelihood that you bought the car on ‘looks and toys’, which Audi translate into ‘owner also wants roadholding at the expense of ride quality’. One other factor to consider is whether your current tyres are extra load (XL), since if so, this will aggravate the already harsh ride. Please let us know.

Sounds a lot like my old issue with 2.0 FSI petrol, but yours is diesel and what solved my issue you've already tried to do. For me it was high and low fuel pressure sensors, in diesel probably there is only one ? or out of 2 you've replaced only 1 ? but yeah I've got nothing more to add to that.

They are Matrix LED I believe as they have the large projector lens on the outside and a myriad of lenses towards the centre.