All Activity

Hi, my daughter has a A3 2.0tdi 109k miles and I just took it for a drive. There are a few strange things going on. Any pointers what to look at to fix. Vibration at 70mph.. I think this is wheel balance so will get them rebalanced Engine rattle at c2000rpm, light pressure on accelerator, noticeable in 3rd 4th 5th and 6th gear. Quite loud especially at 70mph on motorway cruising speed. Speeds and rev counter.. the brightness changes from very bright to very dark.. almost like the light level adjustment is changing itself. I've had a search but couldn't find much on the forum. All help much appreciated. Thanks Mark

Hi get it scanned for faults, then come back and we can help.

Thank you for your advice

I can recommend this place, though you may feel it is too far from Esher. It's where I took my 2007 A3 during my ownership. https://msautoservices.com/

My glow plug light comes on when driving I've looked in the manual and it comes under engine management. It now jutters on idle any ideas

Hi Looking for a good local Audi Q7 specialist to take the car and fix various issues. 85,000 miles well looked after car only 2 owners. Was over £90,000 new high spec car so keen to keep it. Main one being grey intermittent smoke from RHS exhaust which regularly causes DPF filter blockage. Had injectors out and cleaned, didn't solve it. Been to several Audi specialist all saying different things. Turbo seals, EGR valves etc. No lack of performance at all, just sometimes after 4/5 mins it starts to smoke from one side and can smell burning diesel. Not loosing any oil and not oil smoke. Also needs MMI circuit board changed as Nav and Audio not working . Likely from water on centre consol Poss air suspension leak on LHS front Also requires 2 doors replaced from accident with a dear! Would prefer to find good honest Enginner to take and fix all issues. Thanks

hello everyone im new here and i recently got a 2006 audi a3 8p 2.0tdi quattro at first it just had an idle issue so the revs on idle would just go up to 1k and after some time would go back to normal then when i push it past around 135km/h it would ussually put the car in limp mode and after a restart its bakc to normal but when i woke up today went outside started it everything seemes normal i started driving got up to fourth gear accelerated and started to hear a knock but only while accelerating its similair in fifth gear as well have any of you had any similair issues?

Good find Adam. If that still doesn’t pop up afterwards, I’d be looking to remove the MMI from the dash for closer inspection so you can observe. If you have access to VCDS that would be worth scanning too.

How To: Audi A3 8V 2017 Facelift MMI Reset Fingers crossed this one works for my model.

You could be right.. however I don't hear the motor spinning or any noise when the screen should be raising/lowering. I would have expected a buzzing or spinning kind of noise during that time. If the gears are broken and then jammed with the broken parts, then potentially I wouldn't hear any noise either. If I can detach the two cable plugs, I might be able to take the motor out and see if the gears or broken though..

Hi CZG engine means it could be a 2.5 engine in which case its chain driven. Steve.

Worth trying Parts in Motion.

Hi again Rob, Following my message above sent to you on July 8th, I was just wondering whether it had been any help to you and whether you have found any alloys? Thanks Chris

Thank you for your reply, you’re right I need to find a good specialist I have contacted many garages they say they don’t do big jobs and clueless I will try to find someone. Thanks again

If the diagnosis was at an Audi dealer I suggest you find a gearbox specialist and get his opinion. Dealers don't do repairs, only replacements; whereas specialists may have a more optimistic diagnosis and a cheaper solution.

Look in the boot, there's usually a build sticker, that will have engine code, 3 or 4 letters next to small print that says 'engine code'. Usually sits under the total KW capacity of engine. LY9C is Ibis White.

Hi all wonderful if you could help please. after a long drive a vibration started just underneath the gearstick and msg came up says gearbox malfunction you can continue driving. Took it for a diagnostic please see photo then they said I have to change the whole gearbox I am in no position to do that, one guessing it’s Mechatronics. Anyone else had this issue before? Or anyone know a good specialist in London so I can take it to them? Thank you in advance much appreciate if you reply. Regards Zed Can’t attach pic here are the outcome of diagnostic ASAM/ODX File ID:EV_TCMDL382021_002020 Code: 100001 DTC (4) P091400 Gear Shift Position Circuit P093000 Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit - Low POC2900 Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Driver - Circuit Performance 4. P090400 Gate Select Position Circuit 03 Brake Electronics Vw/Audi Part Number:4G0907379S Software Version:0530 Hardware Part Number:4G0907379S Hardware Version:H01 System Description:ESP9 Premium ASAM/ODX File ID:EV_ESP9BOSCHAU57X_004018 Code:06A29E41604579829B00 ٨٦٢ /٢١ Passive/Sporadic Active/Static Active/Static Passive/Sporadic

Thank you. When I’ve cleaned and got the cobwebs off of him I think I’ll advertise on here. Not sure how to find a price though

It seems to me that one or more plastic gears have broken, just as Richard suggested, so no amount or resetting will have an effect. You need to remove the unit and repair it if possible, or replace it if repair is impossible.

Thanks.. I'll have to keep searching for the correct reboot sequence for my model, as I only have the buttons shown in the photo below and every combo I've found online so far hasn't worked to reset or reboot anything. I've managed to turn the system off by pressing and holding the volume knob only.

Hi Steve - have looked in the handbook and the only numbers I can see are - Either F3B CZG or LY9C The engine is petrol

First thing i checked was fuses before disconnecting battery, then attempting reset via control switch,as i stated in post i cannot access boot to get to the pump/control module..i need advice on how to access boot.

Reboot here. https://youtu.be/hvxQfG812wY That said, if it was previously making a noise, suspect broken nylon cog on the motor or such like. Trouble with these infotainment screens, is the dash is under constant heat in summer, so any grease will dry out. Search YouTube. Couple of videos they’re accessing screen by removing air vents and accessing screws. You’ll need plastic anti-marr trim tools.

Have you checked the fuse? Pretty sure you can manually over-ride. The hydraulic fluid reservoir will be in boot, etc. https://youtu.be/XQsxjGBmEeg?is=upf2_ZM2pLvaf6FR

On sites, have used Euro Car Parts and basically collected. Autodoc is good, however will take at least a couple of weeks to arrive. Avoid buying direct from Germany. I used to use Hubauer Shop for genuine BMW kit, however they don’t add tax, so you pay Royal Mail to release. That’s Brexit for you.