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I think if you add cambelt and water pump to that list you've pretty much covered all the big stuff you need to worry about as long as the services were genuine regarding fluids, filters and the like. Regarding the little annoying faults I guess it all depends on how much you enjoy tinkering with cars. I bought a 2 owner 2003 A6 last year with more service history and garage receipts than any car I've ever owned but I'm still sorting out all the small stuff bit by bit. As far as driveability goes the car is excellent but I like the little things to be right too so I'm quite enjoying the process (frustrating as it is at times).

Hi Chris, have you tried it with the canvas good and wet? That might give it enough "give" to do what you need to do. I'm a big fan of fixing things myself whenever possible so good luck to you mate.

I HATE electrical faults, they never seem straightforward to fix, unlike mechanical faults which can usually be sorted out with a bit of knowledge, common sense, and a decent pair of hands. Do you know anyone with a good VAG scanner mate or a decent mobile auto electrician locally? If not it's sounding like a trip to an Audi dealer if you can get the car there. Good luck.

After using VCDS to remove the telephone from the list of installed components, the battery meter is now showing 100% in the morning, before it would range from 10 to 50%. I know it's unreliable, but it is a change. I rebuilt the mmi mechanism yesterday with the new bronze gears, what a struggle that was, so I'm going to try to fit it to my car today, I have no idea how my current screen is attached to the car, it looks like it's glued in. One thing I noticed is my alarm doesn't chirp when I lock the car, yet the alarm has gone off a few times when the battery is low. Can that be coded out with vcds? I should check the alarm batteries.

My MMI screen is blank, I have had the fuses checked and the cable is delivering power, so it would appear I need to replace the screen, I have found the part number (4G2.919.601.T or J or Q??) but these parts seem to be for the regular A6. Does anybody know if the screen from a regular A6 is compatable with the Allroad model as Allroad has the air suspension adjustment screen?? Any help gratefully received. Thanks

I have a 2008 Audi TT 2.0 FSI Base Model Coupe and I want to upgrade my turbocharger to a K04 F23T Turbocharger. Can someone please tell me ALL the additional parts I will need, if a software update is needed and any other information that would be helpful? If anyone has done this...can you please share your experience. Thanks!!!

Just re installed the old head unit. Unfortunately no change.

Not aware of specific OBD readers that will clear what is a very specific fault. VCDS will see it and you can clear the DTC. Side note, how old is the battery? These cars are sensitive to battery degradation, and wouldn’t put it past Audi not to have checked. A cheap multimeter is handy. Get AGM and code it to the car if it’s in any way suspect. For VCDS, you can get a 3-VIN package from Gendan for £222. Personally, get one with a case. What does that get you? Access to Rosstech software updates for life, update to OBD dongle on occasion. You just need a cheap laptop to run it on. Worth its weight in gold. https://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCV23NC.html

The only thing I have had similar was that the cooling system was blocked on a 2017 passat, it ended up being the silika bag in the coolant bottle had burst, it blocked the matrix and the cooling system.

Untill the new wheels arrive, I have put the old ones back on. I am undecided on the color, but the new wheels are bronze so the black calipers may look OK.

I think I’ve fixed it! I noticed that the option to deactivate the digital key in the MMI settings was greyed out (I guess because there was no digital key setup). So I re-added the digital key to my phone and was then able to deactivate it in the MMI. So now, whilst I now have the digital key in my iPhone’s wallet, it doesn’t work by me just walking up to the car and opening the door. And also, once in the car, I am no longer getting the message to set up a digital key.

Hello Dave, Worth placing a wanted advert in magazines such as Classic Car Weekly and similar publications. Also registering your want on on line car breaker websites such as Partsfinder - there are more. Kind regards, Gareth.

Jumps out of gear and "Gearbox Malfunction" appears on dash. Sometimes works for a little while before this happens. Scanned with VCDS and I am getting 20888 - Pressure Control Solenoid 1 - P0748 error. I have replaced the ATF, motor, filters and all the solenoids. Does anyone have any experience with these.. could the TCU be faulty or is there another hardware element within the ATU which could be at fault. -- VCDS OUTPUT -- Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 0CJ-927-156.clb Control Module Part Number: 4G0 927 153 L HW: 0CK 927 156 Q Component and/or Version: 0CK 20TDI RdW H01 0002 Software Coding: 100001 Work Shop Code: WSC 02391 785 00200 ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMDL382021 002014 (AU57) ROD: EV_TCMDL382021_AU57.rod VCID: 323AC2AFE4A6AE7A99F-8066 1 Fault Found: 20888 - Pressure Control Solenoid 1 P0748 00 [10101111] - Electrical Malfunction MIL ON - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Priority: 1 Fault Frequency: 8 Mileage: 332432 km Date: 2000.00.00 Time: 00:00:00 Engine RPM: 0 /min Driving position: d ATF temperature: 14 ∞C Transmission output speed: 0 /min Voltage terminal 30: 12.7 V Engine torque: 0 Nm selected gear: N Ctrl. mod.: operating condition: regular operation Auxiliary pump for transmission: requesting function: Fill hydraulic press. accum. Auxiliary hydraulic pump for transmission oil: current: 4 A Oil pressure reservoir: pressure: 0.7 bar Pressure of clutch 1: actual value: 0.0 bar Pressure of clutch 2: actual value: 0.0 bar Clutch status: New Unlearning counter according OBD: 40 Occurrence_counter_over_length_of_life: 206 -- Thanks!!

Hi Due to the fact that the radio did not fit I have sent it back, so can't really say about the sound quality. Sorry.

Hello there, I owned an A class 250e from 2021 which I later on swapped for the A3 45 TFSIe and both made this exact same noise. Both were used cars when I bought them but my service car at work is a 330e from 2024 brand new and it started making the exact same noise after a couple of months. It must be debris that get into the breaking pads. If you clean the breaking pads the noise will stop for a while but it will eventually come back. I drive all the cars on EV mode most of the time but if I turn the engine on its barely noticable.

Hi all, I’ve got a weird one. My locking confirmation via horn doesn’t work, the option is enabled properly on the dash but it just doesn’t want to work. It hasn’t worked since I got the car (February) but I do really want this feature haha. I’ve seen a few things about coding it in via vcds, but since this option is already displayed in my dash I shouldn’t need to bother with that right? The possible clues I have is my alarm siren doesn’t work (has been replaced in an attempt to fix it, but since the confirmation is via horn it shouldnt affect it?) and the rear doors have that age old vag problem where they dont open from the outside after unlocking the car, but opening from the inside and then shutting the door will allow you to open it from the outside until the next time you lock it. Really hoping someone can hit the nail with this one!

Hello guys my 25 Audi a6 40 TDi ( C8.5 ) has just done 4500 miles and the oil low message has popped up . is this one from Costco compatible with my engine ? Thanks in advance !

Thanks for this. Seems like it's the only option to get at the bolts behind the hub!

Thanks for the reply, I'll give it a go if can't find a drain somewhere

Check the earthing of the lamp unit.

Nice! Subtle mods for the win 😎

Not heard of the sunroof cracking, I have heard that you can't have side steps, sunroof and a towbar due to the weight limits.

Picked up as 3rd owner 2 months ago so cannot be sure - no apparent evidence of damage or misalignment though. Door latch seems to operate as normal when door is open position and tested with key lock and interior/exterior handle. As mentioned though - soft close mechanism does not make any noise even when door is closed “fully”

HI, I'm having a similar issue on my B7 and this seems to be a thread that is looking at similar issues, so I hope you don't mind me hopping on it! So today randomly by reverse beeping cut out. It may be unconnected but it happened shortly after connecting my phone to bluetooth (I disconnected it a couple of years ago as I was going to sell the car, but never got around to that, and never got around to reconnecting bluetooth!) I've checked and reverse lights come on, so I believe that means the reverse switch is working. When put in reverse, I can feel vibration on each of the four reverse sensors. But there is no beep, not even a beep at the start to tell you that you have selected reverse. Does anyone have any ideas of what to test to narrow this down. Or alternatively, what do you check on VCDS (I have an old copy somewhere!) Thanks in advance to any assistance!

Hi, I'm using EBC yellow at the minute, I've bought mintex 1801 as replacements. Have I made the wrong choice?