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If you are convinced the guarantee is for two years then it is legal advice you need, not technical. Good luck in resolving your problem. Do let us know the outcome.

OK Paul, You have had suggestions of what to do to progress this issue and we given you contacts to approach who might help you. I appears, in your opinion, that whatever help you have been given has been inadequate - possibly since you are not hearing proof positive that the new part is faulty. It would also appear that you are getting towards loggerheads with Lookers. So perhaps it is best that we too state that ‘we are out’ as well. You can help some, but it gets difficult to help those who just want confirmation that they are correct . They may be, but not always. Good luck in sorting it out to your satisfaction.

Alright thanks everyone. its a two year warranty. i guess i was hoping for technical advice rather than life advice. I'm sure you all mean well. im out

I assume the large wheels will have very low profile tyres, an arrangement that is known to produce a much harsher ride than normal, so it's reasonable to believe that is what has knocked out springs and bearings. Not sure about the drive shafts.

Hello all Sorry to ask but my head is spinning with so many different answers regarding which GB oil is the correct 😓 I have a 2017 A6 C7 2.0 Tdi Ultra, DDDA engine with a manual RYS gearbox...I need some help finding the right spec oil please 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you all and sorry for the trouble. Regards

Did you have the new battery coded to the car? It won't work properly until you do.

Wilburys

I bought the above in Feb this year,not my first Audi,with standard 17" alloys. One week later I put on a set of genuine 20" Rotors with correct tyre size ,profile etc. The next day a front spring snapped while parked up. I replaced both springs, since then I've had to replace both front bearings and driveshafts. All inside 2k miles. The car had 90k on it. So? Was this just mileage sensitive wear or have these wheels been the cause? Wheel alignment was done when fitting the bigger wheels. Just unlucky?

Offers welcome on these. Need them gone to buy something else. 😁

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Hi Steve this is the pic first of engine

I'd get this into a garage asap. Let's hope it's a chain and not the crankshaft etc.

This link might help: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b8-platform-discussion-128/random-dying-cold-start-3068600/

This link might help with the sloshing https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/624964-Water-sound-behind-dash

This link and video might help: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/159097/

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up or get an auto electrician to take a look.

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

Hi. I seem to have an issue when starting the car from cold. The car starts fine from cold but after around 30-60 secs, it starts vibrating/shuddering and the engine stalls. A message comes up stating: start/stop system fault. Function unavailable. No other errors or fault codes come up. I wait about 1 minute and start up the car again. Sometimes it starts fine from the second attempt and this time no vibrating/shuddering or stalling. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 further attempts to start the car eventually without stalling but then it runs fine. The strange thing is that it only does this at cold start. The car runs fine for the rest of the day with several engine starts without stalling or vibrating. Also the start/stop system works fine for the rest of the day. This has happened at the current time which is during summer and not at cold weather conditions. I have bought a new battery as the battery was a bit old but the problem persisted even after installing a new battery. Any help in identifying the cause of this issue would be appreciated.

Still knocking, has been to three garages now, no one seems able to diagnose the issue just want to start swapping out parts which I'm not keen to do as it gets pricey, battery was diagnosed as faulty (replaced and wasn't the original), TPMS sensors seem to have a mind of their own.....TBH is feeling a bit flaky as a vehicle, had multiple BMWs before this and never suffered this many faults this side of 100K

Hi I've a 2010 audi a3 8p 2.0 tdi I'm struggling to find the location of egr also instructions how to take out and clean wen put back on does it affect codes or the computer etc too many thanks stu

Hi Cliff , yes lots of miles 170,000 -I'll look for VAG specialist great idea thank you . I'm not a mechanic in any form - and not much money

You have not mentioned the mileage Steve, but at 22 years old your car must have done a circuit or two around the Earth. Most of us recommend independant VAG specialists rather than Audi main dealers. An internet search for "VAG specialist" should reveal several in your area.

Hi, Anyone familiar with this metallic ticking noise? Sounds like loose chain, but it is 2.0 TDI on Audi A3 8V. Could it be sign of oil pump going bad? VID_20250710_140426107~3.mp4 VID_20250711_101802402~2.mp4