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I'm also concerned about leaving it too long I'm assuming wherever the oil is coming from is going ro run out at some stage

I'm quite comfortable removing a drive shaft it is something I have done before and I have the tools from last time I did it , I was just wondering where the leak is likely to be from in that area, it's not from a boot as there is too much and I believe it would be grease rather than oil.

Hello Joe, Are you intending to do this job yourself? If you are, you first need to confirm that it is actually a driveshaft seal that is the issue. I would not characterise this as an easy repair for DIYing, so you would need to ensure you have all the necessary equipment and experience to do this yourself. If you intend to get a garage to do it, then I would work on the principle of ‘ I have an undetected oil leak that aI need eliminating - can you first locate it and give my a cost to rectify it’? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hi all - 2 issues (unrelated) .... Rear RH side door - Door does not seem to "latch" fully when closed and soft close does not engage (Door will ONLY close fully with some force, but will then open slightly ajar when driving as if it is not fully shut). Only cure is to close the door fully, lock and then leave for a few hours before it will then stay shut while travelling . Passenger front seat movement motors - forward & back, recline forward & back all work fine. Up & Down will not work and stuck in fully UP position. VCDS not throwing any errors for either issue ..... I am a bit stumped !2018 4K 50TDi model. Any ideas? TIA

The screen came back on once I put the Telephone fuse back in - so no further forward. I used VCDS and removed the telephone from the list of devices installed in the car, which is weird it was there since I don't have a phone. Received my MMI screen today, used from a 2009 car. I have the bronze gears, so I think I'll put those on the mechanism since it's put of the car. I think I'll tackle that at the weekend. Thanks for the encouragement. I have no idea how my current screen is mounted to the dash, it seems to be stuck at the top underneath of the dash. This should be fun..

Shattered sunroofs are heard of on the q7. Not heard about it in the q5 now.

Good work, keep us posted on how you get on 🙂

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 lovely colour.

Does the light not unscrew from underneath? Find it odd you'll have to remove the spoiler as thatll probably be bonded on.

Good plan. No real hints or tips to be honest, just be on top of maintenance 🙂 I'm not too clued up on Bluetooth dongles to be honest. You could always look at an aftermarket head unit with Bluetooth l, android auto etc.

It's not clutch or brake fluid the levels are too high , it's not coolant or screenwash like I said its wet around the drivers side drive shaft and steering rack its high up near the drive shaft so I don't know if it's squirting up from the rack or coming out of the drive shaft area/ gearbox I've not had any experience with manual gearbox oil so I'm not sure . It's defo some kind of oil

How hot is hot? Yes all discs will become warm or even hot if used a lot, but being too hot to touch is too vague an indication of temperature to say whether something is wrong. However you said you can smell the brakes so I suggest that indicates excessive rubbing.

Hi all, A4 B7 2006 2.0TDI convertible So, I've had this one for a few years now and the roof has always been a bit temperamental (as they are) - so I'm used to occasionally using the manual keytool to open or close when required. However, - Been using the auto roof ok for last few weeks since the weather has improved - no problems - Decided to wash it for first time in a very long while - with roof up and then with roof down - no idea if this has any relevance - no water with roof down - Roof would then not go up so tried to use manual release keytool but didn't work - The keytool is not releasing the convertible top (after being closed down) - it feels blocked or jammed - the key not locating fully and there is some play one the red part of the tool is tightened - although there is a bit of play. I know how this works as have used it many times. So presumably either a mechanical jam or a controller/sensor issue. So - with keytool engaged the two latches are not releasing. The only post I have seen related to this for a B7 is where the rear windows were not down fully - and this not allowing the manual keytool to be used. Any ideas on what to do next. The emergency aint working. Guess I'm lucky the weather is ok for next couple days 😕 Thanks in advance. rotis23

All work done by Audi dealers will have been recorded on a central database, so even if you bought the car from one garage and serviced it at another any modification should have been recorded. Logically then, either this special chip does not exist and the garage is mistaken, or the chip does exist and has been fitted by a non Audi garage.

Brake fluid? Clutch fluid? Coolant? Screenwash fluid?

I would have thought that discs would have some heat after driving , this is normal brake friction .

I have had my etron from new and had an issue with a radiator. Audi advised me that m warranty was null and void as their computer is telling them that I had a performance enhancing chip fitted and now it has been de-activated. The car has only ever been in an Audi Garage and I have no idea why they are telling me this is the case. I just wondered if anyone else has had any experience of it. Thanks,

Thanks for the reply .Yeah we changed them on both and even tried linking out . We put the scanner on with no results unfortunately 🥴

Did you have the sensors changed on the rear when replacing the pads? I would imagine a diagnostic will be able to point you in the direction of which sensor is throwing the code.

Hi Guys , I have a 2014 a5 2.0tdi sline FWD , recently I noticed some staining where the car had been parked just small pools every now and again. It is some kind of oil i thought it was diesel at first because it was quite clear but its defo not diesel , i then thought steering rack but I've not lost any fluid, I've took the rear tray off the bottom this was soaking as was the linkage on the steering rack suggesting something higher up it look like it may be coming from the driveshaft area I've read somewhere there may be an oil seal is this accurate and where can I get one asap? Drivers side rhd. Any thoughts appreciated

Thanks

With mine, I supplied all parts, Audi specialists charged £200 to fit

you can usually tell by looking at arb bushes if they have deteriorated. Fairly simple job to swap out compared to top mounts which are more involved. top mounts, you cant tell for certain until you remove them from the car (unless they’re really bad) perhaps, your mechanic can advise further

Tbf one the mechanics reckons it is the top mount as, but it takes a while to do 🤔

No I’m not sure. But it was ok for 12 months after changing. . Dampers were originals so needed changing anyway