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Hello Ian, As far as I’m aware, there aren’t any ‘Workshop Manuals’ now being published- apart from what you might have found as downloads, or on subscription systems such as Autodata. Kind regards, Gareth.

I wasn’t referring to whether the noise differs hot or cold, but simply whether the car’s ability to start easily from cold or hot has changed-?

Ayoop folks, we took her out for a run (breakdown services unknowingly on standby!) and put her through her paces on comfort setting, so roundabouts, fast exits from junctions etc and all seems good......I kinda wonder what's going to sulk next, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. In the meantime, the fuel gauge isn't working and I sometimes can get it to work by folding down the offside rear passenger seat, or placing something heavy on the seat cushion. I wonder if this means a wiring fault as opposed to a failed(ing) sender unit. As I rarely use the performance, 600 miles between refills is what I go with, but the range data would be nice to have again.....thanks again everyone.

Hi guys can anyone suggest a part no. checking site I'm trying to confirm parts for a front brake upgrade on my b3 16vq I've got the twin pot calipers but have been told I also need the hubs from a 90q so got hold of 2 part no DE 895258 & 7 k just want to make sure they're correct before they're refurbed thanks

Wowsers that's a big saving. Thanks for the write up Dave I'll pin your post so it'll be easier for other q7 owners to find

Think it takes a reading from the gearbox

Ok that's doable cheers

Where have you tried so far? You could try eBay, or the old fashioned way and Google local breakers yards that might have a VAG group vehicle with the same engine.

It's only condensation and nothing to worry about. Water vapour is formed during combustion which then condenses in contact with cold steel. It will be worse in cold weather and will disappear when the exhaust system is hot.

SET OF 4, AUDI A6 S-LINE 18" INCH ALLOY WHEELS & GOOD TYRES. MANUFACTURE PART CODE: 4K0601025D CAME OFF A AN AUDI A6 C8, MAYBE THE ALLROAD QUATTRO ALSO. CODES OFF THE BACK OF THE WHEELS: - E 8Jx18H2. - ET39 - 4K0601025D - DOT - 008868/2013 - AlSi7M - AUSTRIA - AA3 - AU191 K4 WHEELS ARE IN PRETTY NICE CONDITION. ONE WHEEL HAS A MINOR GRAZE ON THE EDGE OF THE SPOKE AND EDGE OF RIM, WHICH HAS BEEN TOUCHED UP SO YOU CAN HARDLY TELL. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF VERY MINOR MARKS ON A COUPLE OF OTHER WHEELS. COME WITH 225/55/18 TYRES. - TWO TYRES HAVE AROUND 5-6 MM TREAD REMAINING - ACCELERA IOTA ST68. - ONE TYRE HAS AROUND 3 MM REMAINING BUT HAS SOME MINOR EDGE WEAR - TOYO PROXES. - ONE TYRES HAS AROUND 3-4 MM TREAD REMAINING - MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ALL TYRES HOLDING AIR PERFECTLY. ALL WHEELS COME WITH ORIGINAL CENTRE CAPS. NO CRACKS, CANNOT SEE ANY FLATSPOTS OT BUCKLES. CANNOT SEE ANY PREVIOUS WELDS. BOUGHT THESE TO USE AS A WINTER SET ON MY A3 BUT THEY ARE THE WRONG TYRE SIZE. WOULD CONSIDER A PART EX WITH A SET OF 18" A3/S3/S-LINE WHEELS - LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE. LOCATION, BIRMINGHAM. £295 ono .

No i haven't, i did replaced belt tensioner too

Is this the vacuum operated locking system? I recall a similar forum question a year or two ago to which there was no resolution sadly.

Tony. If the water pump was not replaced at the same time as the belt as it should have been, that could be the source of the noise. As Steve said, get the car to a garage ASAP, because a belt failure is usually sudden and the consequent engine damage can be catastrophic. Opinions on belt duration, even from Audi, have changed over the years. I would stick with the older 70000 miles recommendation for peace of mind. It's an expensive job at £700 but a lot cheaper than a new engine.

Get yourself a cheap multimeter and test whether: [1] power is getting to the motor, [2] the resistor is working, [3] the switch is working, [4] the motor earth connection is not broken.

It's good to know even lurkers can benefit from the forum.

I think it was from a 2015 model. The Mileage would be unknown that’s the only thing. The bushes are showing signs of wear and I’m not sure how much play they should have. I’ll compare with mine when removed. Iv ordered bushes and I’ll experiment with my old subframe when removed. I think the threaded bar and cup would work well and I did find an Audi tool but it was near £1000. Plenty of cup and bar tools for other manufactures for £40-50 so I’ll take measurements and see if I can find one that works.

Thank you Nigel, We now understand your request, since you have explained it far more clearly than you did in your opening post. If you had done that, the actual situation - which only you knew - would have been less confusing. For the rest of the membership, this is as I see it:- Your particular car was originally fitted with a beige carpet, but someone - at some time - has replaced this with a black carpet. You now want to replace this black carpet with an original example of a beige one. As I see it, the particular colour code of this carpet is not really necessary, since wherever you intend getting it from, ( where would that be?) there will only be one beige variant for your model year. Hopefully this qualifies the situation. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

Keep us posted on how you get on

Try replacing the A/C pressure sensor. They were bad before 2021. Many have had to be replaced. Even though Audi knows this, if you’re out of warranty, they won’t replace it for you. The part is only 26 bucks

What a brilliant site this is, thanks to all posters. I've been struck by the dreaded BSGs as well. Last Saturday week I had the same sequence of lights very quickly resulting in a dead stop just before the A19, thank goodness. My car is a 2019 Q7 50TDI just out of warranty. I rang Audi Teesside, and they said get it to us and we will have a look but this will take at least a week! RAC recovery detected an alternator fault but they told me to verify this as they could not be 100% certain. They recovered the car to home and I arranged to get the car to independent Audi specialist. Last Thursday they told me that my BSG was faulty and a replacement would be 3K. I told them I would ring them back and subsequently found this site, thank goodness. Rang Lookers Teesside and told them my car was on it's way. They said they would have to do their own diagnostic checks They rang me back late Friday to say that the BSG is faulty. They did not know about the extended warranty!! what a surprise and they were getting in touch with Audi Technical. They rang back today stating that they have been instructed to undertake earthing checks, which they are on with They have as yet not mentioned a fee for the diagnostic checks or the earthing checks. I will keep you posted. Neil

Update: I successfully bought a correct set from www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk. The correct part is a Bosch A726 S. Local Audi garage wanted to charge me £90 for these but that website was £30.

Hi Bob Great idea. Have you tried asking google? I find lots of useful info there. On the panel on lower section on each side are narrow slots to fit a radio removal tool. I've just looked at my A3 and they are there. Found this link on google which may help

Many thanks Rafael. So it would seem that it would be possible to place this number on a Retention Certificate ( cost around £110?), then select an agency to list it for you. Yes you gamble that money, but it does retain the number. Kind regards, Gareth.

I do not, but given that it is the cause of warranty cancellation I suggest you return it to the vendor.