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If it’s an S7 TDI it will be an 8 speed Tiptronic box. These can easily handle the torque. I check it’s in dynamic mode, etc. ZF-8 boxes have a service kit, so I’d be inclined to do that first before you go anywhere near a remap. Audi will tell you it’s sealed for life, but do it 60-80k miles. I follow a few companies, so Decimal Tenths are Newcastle based, or Darkside Developments in Barnsley. Probably the only companies I’d entrust the work too. They are both VAG specialists. For the Tiptronic service, then Mackie Transmissions, Glasgow.

Hi everyone, I have the usual coolant leak from somewhere on my 2013 q7 3.0 tdi. It doesn't seem to lose it when just running around on short journeys , but on a 50 mile trip or something like that it loses some coolant. The car runs absolutely fine and at the correct temperature. Has anyone else has this type of symptom? If so ,what was the fix? Everything I read online is say about looking in the v for coolant but you can't seem to see anything as it's so tightly packed in there, the only place I've seen coolant is down the right side of the waterpump as you look at it dripping down slightly, the car was facing slightly down hill and leaning that way. I have also noticed the pump has a broken bolt on it so will taking it of to remove that aswell. So not sure if it's coming from that, but it doesn't look like it. Thanks 👍

Hi no you have to change the whole unit.

Hi where is it on the dash

Has gone from occasional to permanent fault message. Any thoughts?

Got to change thermostat housing can to get the part separate???

In general, hybrids will try to maintain a high state of charge so that electric reserve power is always available, however many other factors can influence when or if the electric motor will run. Perhaps yours is behaving normally, and you had not previously met the conditions for petrol to override electric.

Thanks, In my book, it would be most important to get any hesitations and delays sorted, before resorting to any degree of mapping.

noted. its not the faster i am after, its quick enough for me, its the smoothness of the engine and gearbox that i am chasing. the car is amazing but imm certain it could be even better. I am always noticing slight hesitations and delays.

Welcome Adrian, Opinions will understandably vary, but there is a strong line of thought pointing to ‘ map these cars at your peril’. Before being concerned about making it go faster, attention should be paid to its past service history, mileage, and the intervals between services. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Nick, If we can help we will. Regards, Gareth.

Yes I get that. Took it out yesterday ready to make a note of the warning message, did 10 mile and the blessed car behaved like a gent. No problems. I will keep you all updated.

Hi all, Just joined becuase I've just bought a 2013 Q5 S Line Plus today. Son has a 2015 A4 estate and duaghter has a 2022 Q2.

Clifford Thanks yeah this the problem I am having I have had a look and I have to say unless it's a quattro they don't seem to be worth a lot not that I am sure I would be selling it but also getting body parts is proving really difficult but it seems a shame to break it for parts.thanks for your feedback.

Hi just thought i would let everyone know and stop all the confusion on the virtual cockpit with headlights in Europe. just been to 9 countries on a road trip and never got flashed for my headlights. left them on auto and turned off high beam assist . started the car in France and the headlights automatically adjusted themselves gong by the gps. switched over from mph to kmh in mmi. enjoyed our first long journey in the A4 of approx. 1900kmh. it took me ages to get response from Audi about headlights and found out from my neighbour who works for VW. happy travels.

Andy. In what sense do you mean "worth doing"? If you are looking to recover your financial investment by selling the car at a profit after restoration, that is unlikely so it is not worth doing. On the other hand if you love the car, have endless funds in the bank, and will enjoy the resulting transformation, then it is very worth doing.

Hi everyone I haven't been on for ages but would like to hear some sensible options. Lol. I have a 1987 audi 80 gt coupe that I started to work on it's only done around 38,000 miles but has sat for years, I have the engine out and stripped cleaned painted new timing belt and everything that goes with it. Which for me was the easy part body needs the back panel repaired and corners of front pillars Underneath is still really good but my question is would it be worth doing especially if I put it in somewhere to get body done and resprayed it also needs a sunroof and I am struggling to find a good one at a reasonable price. Would really appreciate your thoughts

Hi Dan, thinking off the top of my head, could there be a leak perhaps, but assume that would have been checked when you went for a re-gas? Another option potentially is the a/c condenser if it's not blowing cold. I'm sure other members will chip in with thoughts/comments but good luck and hope you get it fixed, especially for driving about in the current heatwave! Nick.

hello all, Adrian here from the Borders, will be picking up my latest S7 on Monday. its my 3rd A7 model and so looking forward to driving it. I was thinking about a remap for it and notice that there is a lot of companies doing one for this model, 3lt tdi 2021, any recommendations of ones to avoid that members know about. any comments would be appreciated. all the best.

Yeah see when I brought it the guy was giving it beans and nothing was untoward so that’s why it’s very puzzling, thanks for replying am due to get car scanned in the next couple of days so will give an update then

Hi I am not trying to frighten you but am merely pointing out what may cause the problems you have, the only realistic solution is to have the car scanned, the only problem with test driving is normally the tester drives like Miss Daisy so as to not alarm the vendor, when I bought my car at a dealers in Warwick we went for the drive with the dealer and my mate who took me up there I made sure the car was well up to operating temperature and drove round until I found a bit of dual carriageway and then gave it beans in every gear with my mate watching the back for smoke, the dealer was not impressed and asked my friend if I always did this to which he replied Oh yeah he is gonna be using it for a taxi and this has just proved it don't smoke, misfire ,or overheat and knock, all the ones I looked at got the same and if they did not like it I walked away. Steve.

The trim pieces have been kept in case anyone needs the set, I have the 4 door pieces too and apart from a few clips they are in good condition. Once its running again, it will be off to get a roll cage made, as there's nothing available to buy.

It was the internal filter not supplied, got one on Amazon for a fiver. Even came in an Audi package as OEM part.

Thanks everyone especially Joe6 I will follow his suggestion.

Hi All - sorry if this has been asked before - I've just bought a beautiful A6 C7 model and after a few days I have had the Screen go black - I know this is a common fault and an easy fix. After pulling out the Dash and the Folding Unit. I can see that the wiring has been repaired before, with some frayed and snapped cables, but attached to the 8-pin plug were 4 wires, 2 of which had snapped at the plug connectors. So I have tidied up the Split Cables, re-soldered and heat-shrunk them so they are a bit more protected. I've also ordered a new 8 Pin Plug - but now I have no idea which wire goes where in the plug...! Does anyone have a picture or a Diagram of where I need to re-plug in the wires? TIA!!!