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My Audi A8L driver seat air cooler only stays on for 25 seconds. I have checked all the connections to the back of the seat by disconnecting each component and the seat still goes off after 25 seconds for each. I have disconnected the electrics to the seat on the floor under the drivers seat and the air cool system switch lights stayed on and don’t go off after 25 seconds when switched on. I have removed the unit with the switched on and checked the back of it to see if any wires are kinked or damaged and can’t find any. in short when the seat is connected and up and running the air cool system only stays on for 25 seconds, when the seat plug is disconnected underneath the seat the air cooler blue lights stay on and do not go off after 25 seconds. Does anyone have any ideas as I think it is possibly the switch unit itself that needs to be replaced. If anyone else has had this issues and has resolved this, I would love to know how. Respectfully Simon

Hi Gareth, many thanks for the reply. It has done it very occasionally on the nearside, although today it has definitely more noticeable. Someone said "to me it sounds like the steering rack".... but I have no clue so it could be...🙂

My AUDI 8P was driving normally, gears were shifting normally, no noises or knocks or anything. However, few days ago I started up the car, engine noise was normal, and then I proceed to put it into D however the car is not moving at all. Tried putting it into R as well and there is no movement. Car is revving normally however gears are not working. I feel like it is extremely strange that all of this happened just like that with no prior symptom of something within the gearbox going wrong. What could the issue potentially be? It has a DSG gearbox, have tried resetting the gearbox as well with no success. I've attached a video of the issue I'm facing. The car is A3 1.6 MPI TECHNIK 2009. IMG_0991.MOV

I'd like to find a set of these alloys. I am not aware of any Audi part number but I believe they were a factory option for the Type 81/85 Audi 80/90 saloon (Sport) and GT Coupe. They are from the Ronal R8 range, 15x7 inch (as opposed to the 14x6 inch standard), 4x108PCD wheel nuts, ET42 offset. They appear to be identified by a Ronal code KBA-40834. I have found them elsewhere in Europe and I may end up sourcing them from overseas but thought I'd ask here first. I am aware that the same casting is machined to suit the Mk2 golf but obviously these are 4x100PCD and have ET25 offset so won't fit the 80/90/Coupe. Hope I've given enough info. Check the attached pictures. To my mind these are one of the few wheel upgrades that look correct and of the same 1980s period appearance as the standard fitment. Any further information or part number information to help my search would also be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

I have just joined this site, I have 2 Audis at the moment, both late 2007 Q7’s, one is a 3.0 tdi and the other is a 4.2 tdi, the 3.0 is a s-lime and the 4.2 is a se

2005 AUDI TT 1.8 T CONVERTIBLE 2WD FULL HISTORY 75TH ENGINE AND BOX ARE SWEET AS NUT HAS MOT TO HOWEVER NEEDS ROOF SORTING OUT AS OPENS MANUALY I HAVE JUST REPLACED THE 2 RELAYS BUT THAT NEVER WORKED JUST CLICKING I HAVE BOUGHT SPARE PUMP TO THAT GO WITH SALE TO BODY WORK IS NEAR SPOT ON A TINY BIT RUST ON DRIVERS WING ALL IN ALL GOOD CAR GOOD PRICE £1000 DRIVE HER AWAY ITS UP TO YOU LOOK PICS PLZ AND I AM IN GEORDIE LAND PLUS IF WAS WAS 30 AGAIN I KEEP HER

Seems I mis-counted........ 7th Audi

Just done the NC 500 with my son two weeks ago and it was amazing

Hi, Looking for thoughts.. I have a 2018 A5 sportback 2.0Tfsi...I've just returned from a 6hr drive to and from Cornwall the car never missed a beat..just aircon issues hoping its not anything more than a re-gas..after 3hrs of driving the blowing slowed down and the sir became warmer, turned the blower up to full and the airflow was very low, then a musty smell, which I presume is the aircon needing to be re-gassed.. small trips during the week no problems with the airflow or temperature but yhen the return trip home and after 3-4hrs the airflow was low and temperature warmed up..could this be a re-gas?, motor?, compressor? Thanks in advance

Afternoon I have a failed parking sensor, is there any way of removing it for replacement without having to remove inner wheel arches? Thanks

Hi Folks, recently brought my A3 2013 SPORT TFSI....loving it....i want to update the Sat Nav as car has 2013 version...where is best to get an up to date SD card...many thanks in advance....

Thanks for your response and that makes sense I guess. I have had cars with twin rear fog lights in the past though. Just a bit odd that all the wiring appears present along with the bulb holder? Thanks again. Best regards, David

Have him Jump the electrical connector to see if there is a problem with the pads ir your wireing harness

Who are the actual insurers for your brokerage Dan? Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Jeffrey, Sounds good. If it were mine, I would now treat it to a full service so you have a basing point to move forward from. If you need any advice on parts (brands) and where to get them, then please let us know. Regards, Gareth.

Hi Alex, absolutely. I was able to approach this problem very well informed as a result of this forum. Thanks to all

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately they’re inside a casing or sheath so only the top can be accessed

These two models offered in the UK differ by engine torque & horsepower. If I want to “update” a 45 TDI to a 50 TDI, then is it mostly just a Stage 1 remap?

Hello Paul, Work on the principle that if you have checked all alternatives without solution, then you have to suspect the replaced component. In decades gone by, an unthinkable possibility. Regrettably now only too common a possibility. Kind regards, Gareth.

That sounds good logic Garry. Good luck with finding it an appreciative home. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Mahmood. Would anyone be able to help with a recommendation for Mahmood? Regards, Gareth.

Ya I’m thinking the same, thx for your advice, much appreciated.

That seems to confirm it is the new camshaft causing the problem, though I don't understand how or why.

I've done quite a bit of research to get to the bottom of this and I've seen it mentioned in several places that the build quality of some parts was not as good during the pandemic and improved significantly in 2023. Interestingly the part I removed was manufactured in October 2020 (pandemic) and the new part end of 2023 so there could be some truth to that.

Great cars, the key is servicing with the recommended oil. If that’s done you shouldn’t have any major issues like timing chain. My A6 C7 Allroad 245hp is on 185,000 miles with no major issues. I bought it at 165k with full service history including gearbox service. I change the oil at +/- 5000 miles. If it doesn’t have gearbox service record then get it done immediately.