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Hi. I'm a Newbie so please forgive any brainless inconsistencies with site protocols Does anyone know which fuse I can piggyback from for fitting front and rear dashcams, both of which have parking mode available (need permanent live even with ignition off to activate in the even of car park collision etc) ? Many thanks to anyone who answers this or offers advice as it's the first time I've owned an Audi (A3 2022) and no, I couldn't find it on any previous posts according to my search.

Hey all, current got a 2018 audi a6 Quattro with software version RMC_EU_P16342. To be honest, car have decent spec but this software is real let down. Nav SD version is also 2017. Can anyone advise how I can upgrade? Ideally I want to use apple CarPlay and have decent upgraded .maps. Don’t want to start retro fitting screens etc. I have a couple of videos on YouTube about purchasing sd card and downloading another version but just to make sure I am doing the right thing. That’s why thought I should ask u guys 👍🏻. Advice welcome please, thanks

I’m looking to buy an Audi A5 3.0L diesel sportback (5 door) (245hp) S-tronic (S-line or Black Edition). Preferably in black with decent mileage (up to 120k) year 2012-onwards.

Thanks for the reply. That’s interesting alright, I wouldn’t have considered that being an issue either. Are you planning to take a risk with it and see if it fits?

Thanks Cent! That is reassuring - I heard some reports of 37 mpg for long motorway trips…which would defeat the point! I am mainly hanging on for the upgraded option packs like heads up display (I borrowed a BMW with it and loved it) which is currently offered with the standard engines. It would be nice if the PU was also an upgraded…but we will see. Will let you know as soon as I find anything out, I’m on a waiting list to be sent the details as soon as they become available.

Hi, I have just upgraded to 22’s and need a set a new tyres, please can you recommend some good quality tyres for these alloys? Thank you

Hi , I have 2 krys and both don't work for opening the boot

Hi. I have an audi q7 2010 that was parked for 2 weeks. After getting the car started cause it had a flat battery the driver side and drivers rear did not lift up whereas the passenger side and passenger rear has lifted. I did have the yellow light on the dash which has been on for a couple of months now the code i got from that was the 01772 code but the air system worked fine. Now going over bumps is very uncomfortable as there is no air on one side of the vehicle

I’ll answer my own question, in case it is ever helpful to anyone else. I changed a 2018 door for a 2019. There was no facelift till the 2020 model, but must be that the 2020 model launched sep 19. The door control unit between the two cars was slightly different, so I ended up switching out the door wiring loom and control unit, and for good measure the window motor and speaker, and all seems good.

Hi everyone, Thank you for the various responses - much appreciated. I will post an update once I’ve picked it up and taken it for a spin. Will post jobs/prices etc. It’s had some Powerflex bushes also … as they were severely perished and the Audi/OEMs were on back order. Any recommendations on window tinting? I’ve been looking for some details on the factory tinting %s to have this replicated (as mine does not have this option). I drive in Europe quite a lot … so it’s for practical rather than aesthetic reasons TBH. Also found out that factory tinted glass vs aftermarket tinting stops virtually no heat/UV … Any advice appreciated!

My settings are already on the least sensitive. Still happens. Doesn’t real worry me though. I’m keeping it into its fourth year now as I quite like it and nothing within a reasonable price that is compatible came up. I’ve got exactly 12 months to plan what’s next…

Did you find out what it was mine just done exactly the same now. Please let me know.

I'd recommend you speak to other remappers such as revo, darkside developments, Celtic tuning as example.

Speaking from an owner from a similar aged Audi (A6 C5) Interior trim is hard to come by and some external trim is becoming short supply. Service history is key and make sure there's no smell of damp ect of water ingress. Check footwells for damp carpets. Make sure all electronic items work as they can be expensive to change.

My 550i had almost every option aside from night vision, it was quite a beast - but it was an SE and silver and looked to everyone like a 525i which appealed to me. I bought it from a dealer 9 years ago for a scarcely believable £7500, it was right at the time when almost everyone was ditching petrol for diesel and there was no market for a v8 estate. Funny you should mention “the car Bangle spannered” because I do remember that very well - but I have to say the car has really grown into its looks and I am quite a fan. As you say - most of them now are either leggy with no service history or very expensive for what they are. 530i specs also compare unfavourably in every respect to the 3.0 TFSI and as I read more about that engine I became increasingly interested - plus having never owned an Audi or a supercharged car I thought it was about time! I haven’t even seen in the metal or driven the car I’ve bought yet - the 3.0 TFSI A6 Avant seems just as rare as a 550i touring, hence I looked far afield, so the drive home on Wednesday is something I’m looking forward to - having said that, it’s 200 miles of m4 so I’m not really expecting many thrills. I will report back and if I go to Phantom Tuning I will let you know how I get on there!

WhatsApp Video 2024-04-27 at 15.38.25_b6102a28 (online-video-cutter.com) (1).mp4 Well apparently the sound is is coming out of my 2013 A3 Howdy, Audi Folks I'm looking for help Someone came to view my Audi A3 to buy today, but the engine sound put them off. 😭 I'll take it Monday to see if I can get it diagnosed. But just wondering if anybody here would have any idea what this clicking noise is when the engine is revved? Or is it normal? attached is a video of the engine running Thank you Helena Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE Sportback Diesel Manual

No blue smoke and it's been in the shop several times they told me it was the timing chain got it fixed then a oil sensor got it fixed and the light stayed off for 2 weeks back on oil not leaking internally

Hello. My Audi has a "hickup" where the engine cuts out for a split second , it does it only one or twice at around 3.000 RPM, at 4.000 or above it's more frequent and it doesn't happen all the time. Not lights on the dash, nothing shows up on VCDS scan , the oxygen sensor was changed recently as well as the injectors with new o-rings. Any ideas what could it be?

Hi there. Just located a small leak from the front left residual valve. I purchased one from Ebay which was an Audi part and to fit it to the suspension leg requires a 10mm spanner. However the old one, still on the car, doesn't appear to have a nut head to take a socket or spanner to remove. Maybe I'm not looking close enough. Any help or advice much appreciated. Thanks Renato

Yeah I tried with new comma 4 brake fluid and still the same 🤔, i get a slight fluctuation/ flicker on the brake pressure reading from 0.64 to 0.88 when normal however I get a full 120+ when I Press the brake pedal , going to check the wiring around the brakes see if there's a split

Thanks Gareth. No we are only an hour away from the car. I will have a look on google for an Audi sales team in that area. many thanks again. fiona.

I've just recently bought a new A4 Avant and plan to keep it long term so I decided to go for the pricier foam moulding under the wheel. It features cut-outs to store the tools that come with the car. I also bought the same spare from the Wheel Shop and a scissor jack. The scissor jack lives in the other compartment along with an extendable wheel brace that I've had in every car I've owned since about 1994, disposable gloves and a black bin liner to put the wheel I would need to take off in the event of a puncture to stop everything getting filthy in the boot. It's not until you see how little space there between the top of the batteries and the boot cover that make you understand why there are so many threads on the various Audi forums questioning if you can actually fit a spare in the boot or not 😊

Hi I got another iPhone 13 a couple of days prior, and I have seen that remote CarPlay separates at a similar point on my everyday drive every day. I drive this way regular and this never happened when I had my old telephone which was an iPhone 11. Tutuapp 9Apps

I’ve got no sound front door speakers. The two little speakers next to the clip in part rear shelf the left one just comes on full blast screaming for mercy. None from the right one. 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1

Finally this issue has been explained in a simple manner. I've been chasing a leak in my GTI with the same engine and haven't found anyone explain it the way you did. Thanks for this and I did subscribe and like this! Thanks man, take care Kodi