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Hi all, New member here, currently own an C8 Avant and love it 👌 look forward to talking more with others on the forum

My 2014 A6 C7 saloon has a problem with air con, would welcome any ideas as to what it could be please? Basically, with the climate set to lowest setting on both sides, only the drivers side gets cold and to the required temperature. The passenger side is like a normal temperature (not hot or cold). Works ok when you want heat both sides, the problem is only when you want cold, passenger side doesn't get down to temp. Audi advice: "probably needs a re-gas" but i'm pretty sure it's not that. Any ideas welcome please?

The note from the Audi garage: Inspection Notes: Confirmed customers complaint of charging flap issue, checked and found actuator to be defective causing issue to occur, will require high voltage charging flap unit with actuator F496 replacing and re-checking (£390 !!!!) F496?? This should be the right Part number: 8V0862159 I'm a bit confused I'This should be the Part number: 8V0862159This should be the Part number: 8V0862159This should be the Part number: 8V0862159

Hi was there any joy in getting it fixed?

Hi i had the same issue - did you ever get it sorted?

I thought that but wouldn't that result in cold air coming from all the vents?

Thx - that’s great!

A wise choice.

Quick update: The car has been dropped off at the Audi garage to resolve this issue, the air-con button issue along with a free update to the braking system. They mentioned it’s a well-known issue reported by Audi HQ. Please check your car and contact your Audi garage asap!

Morning all. New to the Audi clan as of Friday last week. A3 Sportback TDi Black Edition. Up to now, mostly satisfied. A few niggles, but nothing worth worrying about except Sonos system. Is it me, or is it a disappointment? I find it totally lacking clarity and depth of bass! Keep fiddling with it but not much improvement. Considering a remap at some point in near future. Is it possible ? Any recommendations? many thank in anticipation 😜

New MAF sensor installed. Both fault codes cleared. Only problem will be how long the MAF sensor lasts this time. If anyone has any thoughts on where to fo with loom investigation that'd be appreciated.

Hi, im having a similar issue as to Gillian with the car Alarm, i have a Audi A7 where the alrm is going off randomly, ive actuality disconnected the interior sensor inside above the drivers rear mirror as i was thinking it was an inside problem but its still going off, would be handy if anyone knows where the other sensors are as i could do the same to try and irradicate the isssue, Thanks in advance if anyone can help Gordon

febi bilstein 48801 Pressure Reservoir for vaccum system

Thanks Colin, The handbook should give you choice which was available, but will not tell you what the car was fitted with at build. Just wondering why you want to know, and what the car is fitted with now. Regards, Gareth.

Or just buy 5litres Quantum Longlife 3 which is VAG’s own brand. I never extend oil changes out to c18k or 18 months, but change it annually if you do an average mileage. Quantum is available from a number of reputable EBay sellers. 5 litres will allow you to have enough ‘top up’ oil for hopefully a couple of years. Regards, Gareth.

Hi Magnet, I’ve now told them I’m not going ahead with the deal, due to the V5 not been correct, hopefully I’ll get my deposit back 🤔 so I’m now on the look out for a A1 born in the UK 👌

Many thanks for coming back on this Andy. So I guess you are ready to take a chance on the potential oil burning issue, which could cost you well in excess of £220/a -? Regards, Gareth.

Thanks for the quick response - i’ll check that out. Much appreciated. 😀

Suspect it’s 5W30 LL. You can cross check on Castrol’s site basically any oil that’s VW 504.00 / VW 507.00 compatible. The LL is long life, but change at the next scheduled interval.

Hello - my first query here. I have an A6 2.0 TDI 40 c8 (2019) - had the car about 7 months - the top up oil warning has just come on - it still has about 2000 miles until the next scheduled oil change. i want to make sure I top up with 1L of the correct grade of oil - can’t find any clear information in manual or engine bay. A Quick Look online suggests 5W-30, but I suspect I need a specific VW-Audi variant. Can anyone advise? thanks

Hi everyone, newbie here so sorry if this is an obvious question/answer. I have just purchased my first Audi (definitely not the last). I have a 2017 S line. When I open the car or turn the car on the ‘sidelight’ switch inside the illuminates and is permanently on. I have headlights with the little LED (I think it’s led) strip on them. My question is, is this light supposed to be on as when I put the switch to the off button (not auto) it still stays on? Any help would be massively appreciated. Thank you

Anyone know what the part in the white sqaure is called have no idea been searching the Internet to no success any help is greatly appreciated

Many thanks for your reply, it's my g/f's car I will have a look in the hand book. Cheers.

Hi everyone, First time poster here. I'm driving a 2021 A5 Sportback and am noticing a sharp plastic creaking sound coming from the glove box area when going over speed bumps or dips in the road. On occasions I also get this noise on the drivers side too. It's noticeably worse when the car is hot and have a feeling it's the piano gloss black plastic that sits above the door handle and also to the right of the steering wheel on the dash. When pushing it, it feels very brittle and makes a plasticy sounding creak which is the noise I think I'm hearing. This is my second car of the same model and both cars did it. Does anyone else have the same issue or know what the fix could be? I've attached some photos of the offending areas. Any advice would be great. Thanks you!

Thanks Gareth. Got some money back from dealer, using the diagnostic report as evidence. Did a dpf cleaner run through the tank, it's not come on since, but there's numerous records on the obd of egr valve. Dealer paying for 40% of valve replacement (plus cooler) as I've had only 2 events since I had it and they should have checked it before sale. I don't want to cause any more problems to engine and emissions system by ignoring it, so going ahead this Wednesday.