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@westwardbound Congratulations on the new car. I've used drivethedeal twice before, first time as you say dealers couldn't get anywhere near the price, 2nd time I had quit out the agreement due to ongoing delays ( not dealers fault - manufacturer kept changing the build date ). I have nothing but praise for drivethedeal. If you ever get the chance to try, I have a couple of questions about the software setup on the new 2026 model with tech pack if that's ok? When you go in to sound settings, do you still have just Treble / Bass slide bars or have Audi finally got round to providing equaliser settings that can also control the mid-range? ( i.e. sound settings will now resemble a graphic equaliser ) Not sure if anyone with the 2025 software has the same sound issues, but when I'm using DAB radio, and I'm scrolling to the next station ( using arrow keys on steering wheel ), regardless of what volume setting I'm on, the next radio station will play at that volume for a few secs, then the sound starts to fade away. A minor issue, but it's soooooo annoying. I'm pretty sure it has to be a little software bug on my MY. Do you experience the same on MY2026? Does your car default to Android Auto every time you start the car? I believe the system should default to whatever media was last used when the engine is switched off ( that's how all my other VW and Skoda cars worked and it's how Audi says it should ), but each time I get in to the car, my 2025 system defaults to Android Auto. I've used every option under the sun not to auto fire up Android Auto but to no avail. When I switch the car off, it 's on the 'Home' screen, i.e. on my car it has Google photo map + built in Spotify app displayed. When the engine is started again, that built in Spotify app starts playing, but it the Android Auto app + Android Auto spotify app, (which is different from the built in Spotify app). In other words, the car ends up playing music whilst the MMi displays different music. I keep having to hit the home button every time I drive off. You'd think 'Home' would be the default! Meanwhile,the headup display is showing the correct music from the spotify app. I'm sure they made a right mess of MY2025 software. And speaking of Android auto... If I do use Android-Auto and I switch off the engine one of three things will happen at random - there's no consistency to this... a: Nothing. I just get out the car as normal and walk away. Or... b. Android Auto will continue playing music whisper quiet thru my phone speakers. It can be many hours before I realise the app is still running. Or... c. Android Auto will continue playing music at max volume thru my phone speakers, which almost gives me a heart attack. The major software bugs on MY2025 are well documented, but there's a whole list of minor software annoyances. Just wondering if MY2026 tackles any of this? It all worked perfectly in my previous Skodas. We also have a Toyota, It all works perfectly in the Toyota.

Hi, my renewal is next month & was just wondering if any companies offer a discount for being a premium member? Thanks.

As a new member does anyone know, and have experience of a B5 RS4 Specialist in the north east of England? I'm aware of Unit 20, but they are across near Liverpool and it would be useful if there is someone closer?

I think its going to be a long time untill its running, the new ecu has gone missing and demon tweeks are useless, i would never buy anything from them ever again. I was going to get everything needed to finish it off from them.

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VCDS will pinpoint. Generally speaking, usually glovebox out to locate motor. Anyway cross that bridge once you get it scanned.

Salut ai mai rezolvat problema am si eu fix Asa problema mersi mult

It needs to be done using a decent code reader & diagnostic machine. If you don't have access to one, most garages and battery suppliers will be able to do it for you.

Yeah I will just change everything, from what I can see it look like it might be coming from the plastic flange bit that connects to the egr cooler, I think there is another plastic piece behind that aswell (back towards the inside of the car ) but not sure what that's called

Hi its obviously in its early stages, the reason it is slipping in higher gears is because of the torque load in higher gears, it used to be the old way of testing the clutch, find a nice hill and change up to early floor the throttle and if the clutch was good the engine would labour, if not it revved up, I would get it checked ASAP as when the clutch slips it creates a phenomenal increase in gearbox temps and cooks the rear crank seal which is a whole different story, having had it happen to me I can say its not a good day out. Steve.

Don. If you can smell the coolant it must be escaping somewhere, though at a mere 1500 miles per year the loss may be so small that you don't get a warning before the garage tops it up during annual servicing.

Thanks for the information which suggests that the old caliper was indeed at fault, even if nothing was visibly wrong with it.

That makes sense, and fits Audi's push for subscription services.

Hi yes but the new module would have to be coded to the car, try and find a local car audio specialist who will be able to offer a hybrid solution rather than get in to major removal of the existing unit. Steve.

Hi sounds like the Haldex unit in the rear diff is on its way out this would put the car in to limp as its controlled electronically by a module. Steve.

An impossible question to answer because you have not revealed the brand in question.

Thanks Scott. That's useful information.

Welcome Don, My first port of call would be to return the car to whoever carried out the front end bodywork. If both horns were working prior to this then it’s reasonable for you to expect them both to work now - unless one was damaged - at which point it should have been renewed. Believed each to be behind the spotlights (if fitted) or the plastic grilles if not. Regards, Gareth.

Happy to share further photos if required.

The vendor has not returned to the forum for three years so it may pay you to direct message him.

Thanks. Mine has heated seats but not the wheel.

If it’s an S7 TDI it will be an 8 speed Tiptronic box. These can easily handle the torque. I check it’s in dynamic mode, etc. ZF-8 boxes have a service kit, so I’d be inclined to do that first before you go anywhere near a remap. Audi will tell you it’s sealed for life, but do it 60-80k miles. I follow a few companies, so Decimal Tenths are Newcastle based, or Darkside Developments in Barnsley. Probably the only companies I’d entrust the work too. They are both VAG specialists. For the Tiptronic service, then Mackie Transmissions, Glasgow.

Hi no you have to change the whole unit.

In general, hybrids will try to maintain a high state of charge so that electric reserve power is always available, however many other factors can influence when or if the electric motor will run. Perhaps yours is behaving normally, and you had not previously met the conditions for petrol to override electric.

Welcome Nick, If we can help we will. Regards, Gareth.