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Hello, desperate new member here, a couple of months back whilst driving I would notice my car 2015tt tdi ultra , hiccup , just a very slight jump, could be anytime at any speed, over a little time this issue was getting worse, could be 4-5 times in a row, I took the car to a garage who checked which codes came up, of which was fuel rail, speed sensor, camshaft, (sorry I don’t have the codes to hand), the garage wiped the codes and I drove off waiting for them to reappear. The issue at this point is now getting worse, the engine warning light came on, hillstart, ttps, esp etc. i returned to the garage and they tried a new camshaft and crankshaft sensors, these had come up on the codes, again, this didn’t sort the issue. i took the car to an Audi specialist and after much of the same they have changed a in tank fuel pressure in the tank under the rear seats, checked all the wiring in the engine for any wire issues, still the problem persists. The cat is getting gradually worse, and as said above I don’t have the specific codes but he did say it’s co stay my bringing up spied sensor and low pressure. He’s apparently done maf readings which came up normal. does anyone have any ideas please what thos could be, I’ve paid out a small fortune recently and not seeming to get anywhere. thank you

Thanks. We're scheduling the appointment today. We had the diagnostic software updated but they didn't check anything else out on that appointment.

I can't help on that score, except to say you need to find a way to test the output of the LT pulse generator (the Jetronic unit) before worrying about the coil.

Springs simply do not break when motionless, so it must be air suspension which is known to have problems with leaking bags, compressor failure and height sensor faults. If the car is undriveable it will have to picked up and taken away for repair.

Hi Cliff I believe it's KE-Jetronic system there are no points involved. I tested the coil firstly by using a lead and cranking no spark from the coil I then removed it and did an ohm test which I'm sure was within the range. Now I'm after where to go next.

Get it tested promptly in case it is related to this topic: https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/24906-alternator-failure-related-to-mild-hybrid-system/

So what did they tell you? As I mentioned before, don't make a decision on the cars future until you have a firm diagnosis of the fault. We can only go so far in doing that in a forum, it really needs somebody with access to the car in order to touch and feel and smell and test. If it comes to the crunch and the engine is "beyond economic repair", to use insurers phrasing, would you consider Magnet's suggestion of throwing lots of cheap oil at it as a way of keeping it running? You'd have to tolerate an oily driveway and ignore the environmental consequences, and of course even the cheapest oil is not really cheap.

Hi folks, We have just come back from holiday to find that our 2012 2.0 litre, turbo diesel Audi A6 Avant has dropped suspension on both front wheels. There was no warning or any strange noises prior to us parking the car up a week ago. Not sure if this car is equipped with air suspension but it is just an entry level A6, not an S-line. I have never known a car snap both front springs at the same time or for any suspension issues to happen at the same time on both wheels. I have no way of checking at the moment because the front of the car is more or less slammed to the road. Any advice / information in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Mandy 😏

Tony. We have not established whether you have contact breakers (points) running against a four or six lobed cam in the distributor, or one of the early electronic systems that had some sort of sensor to generate the LT impulses. Naturally diagnosis of the fault depends on which system you have. As for testing the coil, I only did it the old fashioned way by holding the HT lead in my hand and cranking the engine. It was immediately obvious if the coil was making the expected 14000 volts!

I did some multimeter testing set at 20k with the leads and got 8.5 , 9.2, 10.3 & 11.2 shortest to longest and with the coil to dizzy lead 4.3. On the coil itself also set at 20k from 1- to lead output 7.8 and set at 200 across terminals 1- & 15+ I got 03.2. Do these readings seem ok?

Newbie here .. Hi.... I live in UK and own an Audi S5 Sportback 3.0TFSI (2017). Car is no longer under warranty and want to move away from 0w20. I can get engine oil from Shell via my company fuel card.... from Shell ...they sell these two: Which of these is right for my car ? I drive my car : - Mostly on motorways - Don't drive too spirited (only occasionally, never track day etc ) I'm not concerned about fuel economy or frequency or engine oil changes. Want to ensure I give the engine the best protection. Which of these do you recommend? Shell garages near me usually stock 5W-40 in 5-litre containers, while 5W-30 is harder to find. I'd prefer using 5W-40 since it's more convenient to buy, but if 5W-30 is significantly better for the engine, I'm happy to travel further to get it when it's time for an oil change. Thanks in advance for any replies. Hoping to buy on Sunday so hopefully someone can advise before then.

The question was Dave ‘ is the oil consumption something you could live with….’ ?

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your time and answers. I don't have the funds for a new engine or a replacement vehicle so Gareth I agree, my only option is to hope I can get some more miles out of my A4 before the inevitable happens. Thanks again to everyone for their helpful comments. Kind regards, Colin Dimes

Reason I ask is the gearbox specialist i went to said s5 funny enough uses the same gearbox as a A5

Question my audi s5 gearbox has blown and needs replacing would a A5 3.0 gearbox fit in or any others?

Hi all, just wondering if its possible to update my mmi an maps on a 2019 Q5 Black Edition. Any help greatfully received. Thanks Andy

Two litres in three months and 1100 miles he said Gareth.

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I'm confused too Tony.

I'm lost as to what 'not quite the same' means Magnet

Yes this is copy from the app Product details The services of Audi connect Remote & Control connect the vehicle with the smartphone. With the myAudi App, the vehicle can be accessed remotely, the last parking position and the current vehicle status can be viewed. This includes the current mileage, the next inspection and information on whether doors and windows are locked. If necessary, the vehicle can be locked and unlocked remotely. Certain optional extras can also benefit from the online connection. For example, a push notification can be sent to the smartphone when the anti-theft alarm system is triggered or the parking heater can be started via app. The package includes the following services: - Car Finder - vehicle status - Remote Lock&Unlock - remote auxiliary heating - theft alarm notification

Is that the Audi Connect / MyAudi app thingy? I cannot check this out until I have the car, I need the key code to look at the app.

SKF is a quality part. Stick with your mechanic, if you trust them, then that counts for a lot. I’m sure you’ll get to the bottom of it.

Also paid £36 for a years Audi remote service so I can check the that the cars locked and location, if the alarm goes off u get notification on ur phone app