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See if you can do a MMI factory reset and then search for the phone. Radio signal and poor reception are normally antenna related. As far as I know the antenna on a cabriolet is built into the rear window, so start looking at broken or damaged connections there. Search LLL parts for more details.

Hi guys I know it not a vw but I have audi a1 66 plate I bought the car last year before I bought the car the left headlight there was an issue which they repaired it was ballast costing 410 after 3 months i had the same warning light come up head light malfunction dipped beam, so scanned it with obd2 nothing came up so we bought a cheap ballast for 25 and it worked then failed after 2 days so as the orginal part was from audi we put that back in the car and it worked perfect which is weird as it had failed it worked fine for 5 months solid and tonight it decides to fail has any one experience this? I replaced the bulb too still same also also done a check on the other headlight to make sure if not electrical but nope that worked perfect it a total mystery...I'm trying to look solutions as I can't think what it could be I mean every post I looked at they said they taken cars to audi and they don't see a problem or they say it the ballast if it the ballast it failed twice the part is under warranty for 2 years and I think if I take it there and they put a new one what saying that won't fail too... If any one can suggest or had this experience and fixed it I would love to know... So here what we done so far Scanned for codes and run test on obd2 No errors Check fuses all fine It has new ballast Check wiring all looks fine New xenon bulb

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could be an issue with the cam sensor, lambda sensor, maf sensor.

Also check wires within the flexible harness twixt tailgate and body. Favourite place for fractured wires due to opening/closing tailgate over the years.

I did another test, drove a little bit in city to raise the engine temp to 90, parked, checked the radiator fans they were blowing hard, then shut off the AC and the fans stopped as well even though the engine was at 90 and it didn't drop... it seems like only after i drive on highway is doing it.

i am considering the same. But my actual daily has to go in for repairs. Ill have to see if i can afford an electician.

Were the comments above of any use to you Tony?

It has now. Thanks for the update.

Thanks Geraint, If it were mine, I would certainly not be treating the ‘getting it to run better’ as a priority over getting it inspected in relation to the long list of previous advisories, before even driving it quietly. Regards, Gareth. p.s. Did you indeed look at its MOT history before going to look at it?

Report! got a little bit better. Driving “nomaly” like my wife etc don’t feel anything but I can still get it to vibrate in certain speeds and applying brake lightly, I force it to feel it. will do the same procedure on front brake in a couple of weeks and see otherwise change everything because I cannot have the slightest vibration or I go crazy 🤪😂

Hi I'm want to quickly test that fuel is not only reaching each injector but they don't leak and the spray pattern is ok. I did this some years ago but old age and lost info has left me needing my memory jogged 🙄 so after popping each injector and resting them in seperate jars I know I have to pull the relay and use the bridging tool then after raising the flap on the metering head I can time and measure but which relay and what position to put the bridge is where I've gone blank. 91 80 16vq Cheers

Gary. I have no doubt there is an electronic fault of some kind and therefore the error messages are all meaningless. I suggest you find an auto electrician.

Welcome Adam, The light could be as a result of numerous components, so it’s simply a guessing game prior to a diagnostic assessment. Re. Outstanding recall:- If it were mine, I would not (in caps) pursue this. It is possible that it was as a result of emission recalls, and this forum has been dotted with horror stories in the past, following actioning these recalls. Your car, but a definite DON’T DO IT from me. Please let us know how you get on with the diagnostic check. Regards, Gareth. p.s. Did you buy this from a dealer? If so, you should have redress, but I would notify them by e-mail, otherwise they may wriggle out of it, on the basis that you have been fiddling with it without reference to them.

Hi can anyone recommend where to purchase a genuine front passenger door actuator or good after market one. So it still works with the remote central locking. The last one I purchased has just failed aftermarket unit whic did not register/flash when locked on the wing mirror. Thanks

very nice car andy,best of luck with it.

Hello Neil Our alternator stopped completely so battery didbt work. Rescue service guy charged the battery but it only lasted about 10 minutes at the very most. We only turned engine only to help park in drive way, which again the car only drove for 5 mins, by that time the battery had drained. The alternator wasnt doing anything. Hope that helps. Hardip

Hi All 🙂, My 2021 Audi A3 has recently developed an annoying knocking sound which seems to be coming from around the area circled in the attached photo. It's definitely coming from above the timing belts, and pulleys etc. Performance isn't affected, but obviously something isn't right. Has anyone any idea what this could be?. VID_20250524_135636.mp4

Hi, Just purchased my first Audi 2.0 TDI Black Edition in Daytona Grey (with Tech Pack and Comfort Sound Pack) 33k miles (picking up next week) So if anyone has some hints and tips, what to look out for and things on the entertainment system i need to look at, I'm more than welcome for pointers. Obviously, when you join a car forum all you see is a list of "How to fix" or "New issues with" as the main post's which always makes nervous reading when you have just put some hard cash down. Is there any main things i should look out for in the first month? and if anyone has a standard service cost at audi or 3rd party garage prices that would be useful to note. My wife thinks its a bit old man car, is it really?, I love the look!! Anyway i will be reading through lots of old posts to see what I have I got myself into..

Thank you Gareth, I will try and repair myself 🙂👍

I never use the footrest, and it only serves to catch my shoe to prevent me from operating the clutch pedal. Before I remove it for ever, I wondered if anyone knew if there is carpet underneath the footrest?

I can just about hear the noise in the last three seconds of the audio, but it is so overwhelmed by engine noise that I have no chance of identifying it.

Not 100% sure they did in garage & was quickly set up. The Audi app works fine when I get in vehicle. Just checked I am set up via bluetooth

Hi I’ve just fitted a new grill but had the ugly foam behind it has anyone done the same if so did you keep the foam ? Or can it be removed ? Thanks

Hi mate I’ve done the same but what did you do with the foam insert that’s shows behind the grill thanks