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SINCE LAST EMAIL, IF I MANAGE TO PUSH PISTON IN, WHT ABOUT RETURNING IT TO MEET THE NEW PADS WITHOUT PUTTING THE BRAKE ON.

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That’s a lot of money to remove a cylinder head. Any reason why you can’t complete your profile Siman?

Would certainly expect them to have access to that information - as probably would the Parts Dept. of your local dealership - as said. I would be visiting the latter, rather than ringing, and be armed with your V5. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

I have the same problem. I switched off the charge schedules on the MMI and was then able to start a bump charge. All sorted I thought and got IO to schedule a charge overnight. Checked this morning and no charge. Worse, the Audi seems to have randomly set a new charging schedule without my knowledge that seems to block IO. How can I prevent this?

Hey new here and need solutions asap if at all possible. Long story short, car got repossessed and while in that process the recovery company somehow broke the outside driver door handle to where it no longer had tension while opening the door. I watched a few videos and found out how to remove the inner panel. Once the panel was off I realized I couldn’t access that outer handle area and was pressed for time. I then reinstalled the panel and shut the door. Now the panel is back on and I am now unable to open the door from inside nor outside. How to do I -A remove the panel again with the door shut to try and fix again or B-get the door open to start the process over? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Any fault codes?

I'd recommend seeing if it needs a software update and speak to Audi.

Speaking from someone owning a similar aged A6 it's electrical gremlins and issues with imobilisers. My engine has gone bang, and trying to get the car back on the road is proving a nightmare. Engines and engine parts are getting in short supply etc.

Nope they won't be compatible due to widths of the car.

Thanks Steve. It's just so confusing when those on A6 C5 Facebook groups give mixed information. I did find this engine which I'm debating to take a pint on. It turns freely but has no history. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386915243941?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=iasddtvhsyq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=IE07kO4STZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP If this is a genuine option then I wonder where a later bau or Ake engine (both 180bhp) would be a better option as they'll be detuned due to my ECU.

What’s the LED on the drivers door card for, thought it was the alarm but mind don’t flash or am I barking up the wrong tree.

Hi I would get it scanned for fault codes, it may be an immobiliser problem. Steve.

Hi sorry to hear of your woes, I would definitely look at OBD eleven it will give you better scope to at least identify your problems and as code readers go its cheap. Steve.

Autodoc website can give you all alternative exact match batteries based on the OEM code of your current one. Apparently OEM code guarantees exactly same specification. Here is an example for OEM MOLL battery 6RO 915 105 B in my A3 where I have exactly the same problem of just needing the 'coding' to be done if I self-fit. I've been quoted £409 by local Audi for supply, fit & code where I can get the battery for £140 or less!! https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/6r0915105b

Please do let me know how you get on.

I aint seen the sensor on an A3 yet as I only got mine at the weekend. it should be somewhere between your intake and the air filter box - on my fiesta I took the part out and cleaned it. plenty videos on youtube tho on how to check your MAF sensor to rule it out.

I have a b7 2.0 tdi s line and I'm wanting to do some preventative maintenance. I've seen a lot about the cam followers giving out on 2.0 turbos but I can't find if this is just the tfsi or the tdi also. I ahd the same thing with the diverter valve, ordering a new one just to find that was only the petrol version 😅

Hi Steve Still haven't forgotten about keeping you informed but my friend still hasn't gotten back to me yet but we have both decided that a new throttle body is the step forward As before i will keep you informed Dale

That's a good question and one I didn't get a clear answer to. I assumed it might have been a lease, but nothing was confirmed. I do like a grey car yes (matches my personality!) But a grey Audi isn't the rarest car in the land, so I can skip this one and wait for another, they crop up regularly!

Oil level sensor Paul?

Hi 2016 A6 allroad 3ltr just swapped engine after bottom end failure and now car won't start refitted my original injectors but used high pressure pump that came with 2nd hand engine does this need coding thanks

If you read through the above thread, (see my long my post on 24th March) it covers that, same fix as all the other holes in the wind deflectors seal trough. it worked, I also left the roof covered to stop any rain getting in (small tarpaulin tied to roof rails and under wiper arms) for 24hrs to allow the mastic to dry thoroughly too. there are numerous threads both here & on U-tube covering the subject. good luck

Hi everyone, First time post on here. Had been biding my time to pick up an A6 All Road BiTDI (C7) for some time. Wanted a 2015MY Refresh with low miles and standard wheels. Plus, the sport differential and a new enough MMI to get Apple Car Play retro. Picked it up today. No pan roof, folding mirrors, reversing camera or privacy glass though - which would have been nice (first world problems I know). Picked up a 2016 with only 44k miles, one owner and low mileage over last couple years, 2018 (14k), 2019 (17k), 2020 (23k), 2021 (31k), 2022 (33k), 2023 (40k), 2024 (44k). No advisories for any MOT on record. FASH until 2018 then a couple of independents and not much else (obviously not great given the various recommendations on here and elsewhere). The car is great and will be a keeper, so I am going to look after it. In that vein, my plan is to get a great independent specialist near by to give it a full service and additional maintenance items including (all with genuine Audi parts - prices just FYI) and then drop back onto normal service/maintenance (with some additional oil/gearbox filter/oil changes/services): Brake fluid £60 Wheel alignment £90 Glow plugs £271 Sports diff oil change/service (including 4*4) £196 Gearbox oil change/service £650 Major service (including all filters etc etc) £350 On top of this: (1) Reversing camera (through Autologics) (2) SD card Apple Car Play retro install (3) Privacy Glass (subtle obs) (4) Valet and ceramic coating I was just wondering if there is anything I should also think about getting done from a service/maintenance point of view when getting all the above done, to prevent future potential problems. Will obviously consider anything that comes up in the health check as well. Any non-essential luxuries I could also consider? I did chat with Audi who said the gearbox was sealed for life 100k/10 years. But it’s basically BS and will eventually go. Hence getting the gearbox oil/change service. Really appreciate any advice from your collective experience. Cheers.