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It's booked for an MOT Saturday, then I'll be doing a driveway service and trying to trace the alarm sounder and module. Will update if that fixes the battery drain.

HI I HAVE A 2018 A4 2.0TDI I HAVE AN ERROR CODE OF P190D COOLENT PUMP FOR CHARGE PRESSURE COOLER . DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ON THIS PLEASE

Make sure the fit a F.A.G. Bearing. Basically fit and forget. Car parts are not what they used to be, so cheap parts reveal themselves prematurely with normal wear and tear.

Hi riflo, The VIN is WAUZZZ4G2EN077159. Many Thanks, Paul

If I may expand upon Magnet's reply, he means that if you change to 1 inch smaller wheels you need to fit 1 inch larger tyres in order to leave the overall gear ratios unchanged. But that is not all. The amount that the wheels are offset from the hub (or dished) also needs to be unchanged in order to avoid the tyres hitting the suspension and bodywork. That's why I can not be certain Ibiza wheels will fit. Probably they will, but I'd want certainty before spending money on them.

I have changed the largely meanless title HELP to something that more accurately represents the problem in order that it can more easily be found by others with a similar problem.

Thanks Nicholas. If any other sufferers of this problem decide to try this fix please report your findings here.

Just one way of you getting the roof down to enjoy the sunshine

Hello guys, hope you are enjoying the life a bit 😄... First time posting here I have an Audi A6 Competition 2016 3.0 BITDI (326hp). I have more than a year tracing an issue. I’ve been having a strange issue with my car during colder weather (around 4°C to 18°C) and was wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. On a cold start, the engine fires up just fine. The idle RPM is slightly higher than normal(see the image attached higher_cold_rpm.jpg and normal_cold_idle.jpg). However, if I press and hold the throttle to bring the RPM up to around 1200–1400, the engine starts shaking and the RPM fluctuates up and down.(see the video issue.mov) If I try to do the same thing, it is gone and everything is normal except the high idle RPM which is 900 RPM and after 2-3 minutes it drop to 820-850 and after 5-8 minutes it drop to 800. Also a unpleasant smell comes out from a car's exhaust(maybe wrong air/fuel mixture) On warmer weather I don’t have this issue at all. The idle is still slightly high(the same as on colder weather) on cold start, but there's no shaking or RPM fluctuations when I press the throttle. From the past, the normal engine RPM after a cold start should be a bit higher than 800 RPM(maybe 820-850). Now the idle RPM is 900 RPM and after 3-4 minutes it drop to 820-850 and after 5-8 minutes it drop to 800. So far I’ve checked: No error codes stored (I scanned with a diagnostic tool – nothing came up) Injectors tested and all are within the spec Throttle body cleaned (minor carbon buildup, nothing major – cleaned the whole area shown in the image engine.png except the EGR Valve) What do you think I need to do next of if anyone else has experienced something similar what did you fixed? Thank you guys Flori issue.mov

They should just be revisions the M being the newest.

Definitely need more details but I'd consider the thermostat especially if the temp gauge is fluctuating or not rising to 90 degrees.

You're most welcome, glad you got sorted 😊

Definitely looks good

After spending a fortune the garage said they cant fix it. Went to another place and straight away found it was issue with egr coolant sensor. Replaced that and back to normal running temp and stays there. No happy i wasted money and weeks with those other morons.

Hi, thanks for the reply. I was thinking sensor too BUT what sensor, located where? I've not been able to find out what sensor is sending the insufficient flow fault message. The EGR valve was a like for like replacement PIERBURG 7.02132.07.0 from Autodoc. I also replaced the solenoid with new off Ebay. I'm told by the geeks at Ross-Tech (VCDS people) that the check engine light can go off by itself after a few driving cycles. However, the latest twist in the saga is that the light came on 14th June, then went off by itself later that week, then came back on yesterday (23rd June) but when I scanned the car, the report said the fault that brought the light on was the one on 14th June, nothing for 23rd June. It would be great if someone could tell me which sensor is reporting the insufficient flow.

You need a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up to find the route cause.

If you've bought this from a dealer in the last 30 days then it's for them to fix free of charge if it's not been sold as described. As you're entitled to a full refund in the first 30 days after sale.

Is it linked to an engine breather I wonder? Do you have any pics?

So glad you got sorted 🙂

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

Glad you got sorted 🙂

Hi I’m a noobi to the forum so forgive me if this query has been asked before. Does the app give notifications when charging is complete? (Other than opening the app) As you know some charge points penalise you if you stay over once the charge has completed £1 / minute! So would be good if this was a feature, I’ve been told it is but has never worked for me the only notifications I get is when charging fails so the config and comms are in place for me to get notified. Thanks 🙏

Range control is the level sensors on the front and rear lower control arms, easily damaged when working on suspension, I snapped mine so 3d printed a new arm from an A6 all-road air suspension sensor. They can also go bad when the abs sensors break.

I have had my A6 now just over 2 weeks, and really impressed with it so far and happy with the purchase. Got a free month with AudiConnect navigation etc, its a shame its £14.99 a month, I think its a bit steep. If it was more like £7.99 I would be more likely to subscribe, as I like using the cars integrated features. My main dilemma and the reason for the post, is what to do with servicing. Audi plan is £36.99 per month for 2 years (you can have one for £35.99 which is 2 services & pollen filter changes, no warranty) 1 x oil service 1 x oil & pollen filter change 2 x mots 2 years road side and warranty How does the above work if its a major service, does the price of the major get reduced with one service knocked off? or just go with an Audi/VW specialist garage I found who seem reasonable. I have 33,500 miles so going to need a Major service at £342 and gear box oil at £258, do these prices below seem fair? Please see our fixed price service options and additional items as follows: Suggested or requested options highlighted. Fixed price services: Price inc VAT f1. Interim/Annual oil service £186.00 f2. 20k/2-year service * Dust/Pollen filter included £222.00 f3. Major service Diesel (40k/4yrs) * Dust/Pollen, Air & Fuel filter included £342.00 All the above services include: Engine oil & filter. * Additional parts replaced depending on the service being carried out. Multipoint vehicle inspection checklist with written report of defects found. Diagnostic fault scan with printed results. Genuine spec OE quality parts & brand approved engine oil. Additional items due time or distance: Price inc VAT f8. Brake fluid change (Due every 2 years) £69.60 f9. Cambelt & Water pump (Petrol) £726.00 f9.1. Cambelt & Water pump (Diesel) £756.00 f9.2. Auxiliary drive belt. Advised with cambelt change. (Labour free) excluding commercial £47.40 f12. Haldex v1 oil (With filter) Transverse only £150.00 f13. Haldex v2/3 oil (With filter) Transverse only £150.00 f14. Haldex v4 > oil (Without filter) Transverse only £114.00 f15. Front Electronic sports diff oil. Transverse only £114.00 f16. Multi-tronic gearbox oil 40k/4yrs. Audi longitudinal £282.00 f17. DSG/S-tronic gearbox oil 40k/4yrs. Transverse 02E/09D £288.00 f18. . DSG/S-tronic gearbox oil 40k/4yrs. Transverse (2017/18 on 0GC) no filter change interval £288.00 f18.1. DSG/S-tronic gearbox oil 40k/4yrs. Audi longitudinal 0CK £258.00 f18.2. DSG/S-tronic gearbox oil 40k/4yrs. Audi longitudinal 0B5 £294.00 f19. MOT TEST class 4. Done offsite £40 + £12.50 admin + vat (Retests free if done with a service. Full price charged if not) £55.00 f20. Air conditioning full service. (R134a only) OLD TYPE £108.00 f21. Air conditioning re gas only. (R134a only) OLD TYPE £84.00 f22. Air conditioning full service. (R1234yf) New type gas £132.00 f23. Air conditioning re gas only. (R1234yf) New type gas £114.00 f24. Convertible roof canvas clean & treat. £180.00 f24.1 Panoramic sunroof servicing. Clean, lubricate & test. (Not including diagnosing leaks or faults) £196.80 f24.5. Local vehicle recovery up to 80 miles total (Call out charge + £££ per mile) £114.00 f24.6. Collection & delivery charge. (Not recovery) If out of a 5-mile round trip radius £49.20 f24.7. Missed appointments without notice £49.20 Additional items continued: Price inc VAT f02. Consumables, Environmental & sanitation charge (Included on all invoices) See description below £7.14 f68. DSR update (Digital online service record) £6.60 p118. Blank service book £21.60 p27. 10ltr Ad Blue £28.98 p38. Fuel system additive. Petrol or diesel £16.78 p66. Remote key Battery (From) £5.17 p11. Top up kit. (Economy) 1 litre engine oil 5w30 LL3, 1 litre screen wash £17.95 p12. Top up kit. (Premium) 1 litre engine oil 5w30 LL3, 1 litre screen wash £23.32

Yeah either way I will be keeping on an ear for it over the next while but driving wise it seems fine for now