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Thanks Steve - actually this was the second opinion as our local garage suggested the same but recommended I go to a specialist to confirm. I was hoping there might be some work-around like a reconditioned unit or some sort of part exchange. As the car itself is probably only worth about £7k if everything was working, I am not keen to spend half the car's value on one bit.

Morning all. I’ve been searching round the forums for any local clubs or meets in North Yorkshire but I can’t seem to find anything recent. Is there such a thing, and if so, when and where do you meet? Also, do you go to events as a club and pitch up inside the event? I went to the modified car show at Scampston Hall this weekend and there were loads of clubs there but no Audi ones. Looking to get back into the scene as a mature enthusiast after a hiatus to do grown up things like start a family! thanks in advance. Jon

Just need to work out how to get into it now, carpet only feels so far back, I can see it but need the seat out I think (as per other thread, struggling to work out the "bit" i need because if the bizarre choice of bolt used!

Don’t forget to disconnect the n battery for 30mins before disconnecting any under-seat electrical connectors - or run the risk of air bags going off. Regards, Gareth.

M12 or M10 - get a splined set.

It's worth a shot. Sometimes they survive.

Is this before or after handbrake is engaged?

You can have the cluster repaired for about £300

Ok what's the size of "bit" i need please? I'll need to order them

Ok... If its been submerged is there ANY chance it could dry out and be fine?

Hello guys, I am new here and I am looking for the help with my audi a6 c7 2014 I've had an water leakage in my front left headlight so I had changed the ballasts on it but still not working, so I have bought new pair of headlights and the fault stil remain Faults on headlights are: Left side headlight doesn't work at all, no indicator,no DRL, no main nothing even though its brand new headlight Right side showing issue on main beam and DRL I have been at audi and they cannot locate the fault,they thinking that it is something with wiring harness that goes to headlight Has anyone had same issue before, can you guys pls help me ?? It costs me a lot of time and money already pls help

Can the dials be swapped over ?

Snapchat-529951372.mp4 This is also the clicking noise i am referring to when stopping or making off

Hi, thanks for replying, neither side is hotter than the other from what i can feel

Correct that's where the CCM is. It would explain why the keys aren't working properly. Be careful of your electric windows as I suspect they might not work properly either. If swapping the CCM you'll need one that's got the identical part code.

Is it on one side only? If it's from one wheel is that brake disc hotter than the rest? I ask as it could be a stuck caliper.

Likely to be multi-spline bolts, 12 point bolt. You’ll need 1/2” ratchet, extension bar, etc. Very easy to cross thread when refitting, always hand start and don’t use power tools. Nip up at each corner. No idea if they use thread lock?

I bought an A3 and saw this written in service history. I can't read this handwriting and also i don't understand german. If someone could tell me what was done here i would appreciate it.

What are those weird 4 bolts, how do you remove them!?

Hi all, I think it know the answer but need to check.. Cars been sat up for 6 weeks as I have an EV and im looking to sell it I thought I had better give it a run, but battery was totally dead So brought battery in, charged it, but keys wouldn't unlock the door or boot so assumed it needed re-paired to the car as the battery was so flat I started the car, worked fine - great BUT.. When i tried the sequence to re-pair the key fob, there was a hell of a weird vibration noise coming from the front oaasenger side, the glovebox was vibrating like mad Turns out the passenger footwell is soaking, proper soaking - i peeled the carpet back and there's a few cm of water 😞 Am I right in saying this is where the comfort module is? Is it being in water likely the noise somehow and this is the real reason the fob doesn't work the central locking? I love the car but if this is what it is id imagine its expensive and not worth fixing 😞

Hi everyone I bought this car a few months back and everything was fine, i then started hearing a squeaking kind of noise on what seemed like every full wheel rotation. I initially thought cheap pads, so i had them replaced, but the noise persists. Im now wondering should i replace my discs too? Do my current discs look glazed to anyone? There is about 1-2mm of a lip on the inside of the discs too. When i put my hand on the passenger side caliper and push or pull, it makes the noise heard in the attached video, does this maybe resemble loose brake components? Or maybe a ball joint or bushing? When i move off, or come to a stop, there is a clicking noise from the front too, no noise when turning though. Im unsure which side as it is hard to pinpoint . Passenger side CV was recently replaced and the boot etc on the drivers side all seems perfectly intact. Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance :) Snapchat-1300956027.mp4

That's good. As I say it's the airbag wiring connectors that MUST be the same.

That's fantastic news, glad you got sorted and glad you've found the forum helpful and useful 🙂

Hi Steve. I’ve had another message from Joe to give me the heads up. I’ve managed to get the insert out of the boot using a combination of 2 wheel cap removal tools which loosened off the plastic button holding the thing in place…without damaging it which was a result. Thanks very much for your help…brilliant forum for information. 🙏

Hello! I have a problem with my 2013–2016 Audi A4 B8.5 2.0 TDI 177 hp Quattro 6-speed manual. I’m getting the "Steering Lock: Contact Workshop" error on the dashboard. In VCDS, the error appears in 05 - Acc/Start Auth. as 03026 - Enabling Terminal 15 with faults 006 and 009 (Short to Ground / Short to Plus). The ignition turns on, but after pressing the clutch and pushing the key again, the car doesn’t even attempt to crank. Instead, it turns the ignition off. If I hold the clutch pedal down with the key in the ignition slot, it eventually starts after multiple attempts—sometimes on the second try, sometimes on the 20th. This error and starting issue are intermittent. If I clear the error or disconnect the battery, it works for 1–2 days (or less). The battery is fine; it was replaced last year and coded to the car. The steering lock also functions correctly—the wheel has never locked or failed to unlock. This issue occurred last year. The mechanic opened the plenum chamber under the windscreen, cleaned the cables in the junction box (center of the plenum) with sandpaper, and sprayed them with contact cleaner. I repeated this process this year, but it didn’t help, and the cables showed no visible oxidation. Worth noting: I’ve had drainage problems in the plenum chamber. Water pooled there because the drains were blocked. The issue happened last year during heavy rain and has recurred this year under similar conditions. Here is the VCDS scan for the 05 - Acc/Start Auth. (BCM2) module: (If needed I can provide a full scan for the car) Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J393) Labels:. 8K0-907-064-05.clb Part No SW: 8K0 907 064 FD HW: 8K0 907 064 FD Component: BCM2 2.0 H10 0602 Revision: 00002001 Coding: 03A20000000000000000 Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000 VCID: 77ABEBC16FCEBA623E1-8022 Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8T0 959 754 D HW: 8T0 959 754 D Component: FBSAUDIB8 IDG H60 0072 Serial number: 0812000010933010 Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 8K0 905 852 E HW: 8K0 905 852 E Component: J764 ELV MLB H40 0046 Serial number: 2312000005203016 2 Faults Found 03026 - Enabling Terminal 15: 009 - Open or Short to Ground Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00101001 Fault Priority: 2 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 97 Mileage: 353326 km Time Indication: 0 Date: 2025.06.11 Time: 16:20:33 03026 - Enabling Terminal 15: 006 - Short to Plus - MIL ON Freeze Frame: ~ Raw, Index/Key Err.: 229 226 127 (no units): 1.4673 Raw, Index/Key Err.: 187 055 193