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Well cheers mate.....I've been umming and ahing about getting a diagnostic tool for this but have no idea which one to get. Bearing in mind the age of the car and its value I'm wondering if it'll be worth buying one. Which model would you suggest and how much might it be.....I'll sit down before you reply.....🤑

Id definitely say it could be the megatronics unit. You could send this off to be tested.

I think the screens are the same, so as long as you get a screen with the same part number you should be fine.

Could it be an issue with the thermostat?

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up, as it could be an issue with the control module.

I agree with Richard. Wire case scenario the megatronics unit is on the way out.

Spoiler will definitely be bonded on.

Haha, yeah I think if it was my car I would do similar, she doesn't seem overly bothered but the only trouble is I have to drive it a couple of times a week and it amazes me how 'unpremium' it feels compared to other stuff. Some people must have different tolerances to noise, a bit like some people were very accepting of the terrible Audi suspensions of old. I will get her to ask the friendly local service team what they think when she takes it in next and I will change tyre brand but I suspect the issue is not specific to this car. Thanks

It might need a diagnostic check with a more sophisticated diagnostic system, no disrespect to your code reader. Erratic idle as you've rightly suggested could be the maf sensor but also the lambda sensor, cam position sensor, crank sensor, injector or injector seal etc.

Thought I'd share the reset buttons and procedures for different models.

Glad it's working again 🙂 keep us posted on developments.

Looks great! Keep us posted on how you get on with other mods.

Hi all!!! New here and first time Audi owner. I recently brought an imported A1 2014 plate, firstly I love it! but i've been having a few teething issues with the DVLA and the V5 etc. So as I said it's a A1 ,2014 plate, TFSI, automatic, the long book has finally been submitted and i've already noticed an issue with how many doors it has been registered as having, thats fine, I can sort that. But i've got no idea if its had the correct emissions recorded. Im not sure how I go about making sure it has the right info recorded or what it should have recorded as I have limited paperwork for it as the dealer said he sent it all off the DVLA for the car to be registered. It's cost me £231 to tax for 12 months, does that sound right for those with similar vehicle? I ask this not only to make sure everything has been recorded correctly but also so i'm paying the right amount for my residents permit as this is based on emissions and if its been recorded as a higher band then not only am i paying the wrong tax but the wrong bracket for my residents permit too. It's a whole saga. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! thanks all!

You definitely need an auto electrician or Audi independent specialist.

Thanks so much for the update Andy, glad you got sorted 🙂

If cliffs idea doesn't work you can get the adblue system mapped out.

Fantastic work 👍 which Porsche calipers have you fitted and did they bolt straight up? Or did you have to change the hubs?

Hi, can anyone tell me if I am missing something here. Small pipe coming from under front air intake not connected to anything else.

Thanks Gareth, will do. Always had a spare of some sort, doesn't feel right without .

I mean it’s just a question . Always thought Castro and shell is what Audi use anyway . Buying 5 litres seems quite cost effective. I haven’t bought it yet I was asking if this one is shortest . Anyway thanks for your input !

Assume these are heater water jets? At £30 each or so, it is what it is. EBay, then you’ve no idea, possibly cheap Chinese made and boxed as authentic. Link here, there’s a left and right part number. https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/audi/RDW/AQ5/751/9/955/955010

Hello everyone, I thought I’ll share something here with people that might experience same problem as I did. Recently I’ve got a message on my MMI saying I have to enter my user login details again for some reason and I was not been able to do that. Every time I was putting in my email address and password, a message would come, saying: You could not be logged in at this moment, try again later. Or something like that. I’ve tried everything, log out from My Audi app, log back in, clear catch on my storage for Audi app, delete the Audi app, add new user, remove user key, literally everything I thought would help. Nothing worked, and I was driving my car under guest user for a while until today when I had enough of it and sat down again and started from the beginning, determined to crack this issue and I succeeded. What I did was: 1. Delete the app on the IPhone. 2. Reinstall the app back on the phone. 3. Reset the password via forgot my password after you type in your username. 4.. Remove the vehicle on My Audi app and add the vehicle back in, remember you need the vehicle identification code to do this. follow the steps from the app to add your car. 5.Factory reset your MMI or reboot to normal mode, you know, two fingers on RH on top of the screen. 6. When reset has been successful, log in with select user, or add new user, login in using your username and the password which you have reset earlier. This is what I did and it helped me to login and my Audi app is working normal too. I hope this will help other people with the same issue I had. all the best

Hi Dave, Thanks for the reply. Yes, having got this far it is really irking my friend that the change in his health and therefore his retirement plans is causing him to have to sell this vehicle in the near future. He hasn't done the cambelt/waterpump as yet because they are still well within mileage from the last time and he had the belts inspected and was told they were in good health. Playing Devil's advocate I pointed out they were out of time even though low (relative) mileage so he'll need to look at those jobs shortly. Biggest problem at the moment is this flattening of the battery.

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.