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Hi I'm selling my 1999 audi avant 1.9tdi would anybody in the club be interested in it. It has got 226100 miles on the clock but starts first time and drives very well. On the last MOT it had an advisory on an oil leak on the front of the engine .it's just had a rear caliper and pads fitted ,also a rear back box but now it has an abs fault showing on the dash MOT till 8TH of September it's white in colour the body work is in very good condition for a car of that year it has some minor blemishes but that's to be expected the interior is ok no rips or holes I'm open to offers on it I can't think of a better place to sell it than in the audi club .I've owned the car for the last15 years so I want it to go to a good home and not to be scapped I live in Liverpool if you need anymore info please contact me through the club or by email thanks for taking the time to read the above comments. Martin [email protected]

Hi all, I have bought my wife a 2019 Audi TT RHD which she loves. I wanted to transfer the car cam from her old car to the Audi but I cant find the fuse box in the car. The manual says in the RHD model the fusebox is hidden behind a panel in the back of the glovebox but there doesnt seem to be a panel as shown in the manual. Is there a panel that can be removed to get to the fuses or alternatively has anybody installed a car cam with an alternative connection for power and what is the most convenient way to install it please? I dont fancy having a dangling cable into a power socket in the dash. many thanks Frank

Hi everyone, After standing for a couple of weeks the car will not start. It turns over normally, no trouble codes are present so trying to trouble shoot the fueling. Tracked down the fuel pump relay to the left hand plenum electrical box ( relay part no: 8Z0 951 253 ) If I bridge pins 30 and 87 (thick red and green ) the fuel pump runs, pumping around half a litre in a few seconds at the fuel filter. The thin red/blue has 12v on it when the ignition is on, from what I red the ECU should apply a ground for a few seconds to the red/white wire. Checking the relay unplugged with 12v across the 2 thin wires ( pins 85 and 86 ) the relay works, connecting the green and red ( pins 30 & 87 ) . I guess this points to the ECU not suppling the earth when it should .. my question is do u think it is safe to apply an earth to red/white to test this theory? I did try cranking the motor with the fuel pump running ( pins 30 & 87 bridged ) but the motor didn't fire so perhaps there are further problems? Any thoughts or suggestions warmly received... Cheers John

The MMI screen in my 2017 A3 (8V??) won't go up anymore. For a while it's been making a weird noise sometimes when the car starts and the screen is moving up as the system starts up. It seemed to be a mechanical noise, like something was rubbing against something, or a gear with grinding, but it was really hard to pinpoint. Also, not my daily driver, so I often forgot that it happened. Now the screen comes on, but doesn't rise out of the dash. I was able to remove it from the dash and see the screen working, and the whole time bluetooth audio and radio have been functioning while the screen is stuck in the down position. I've checked all the fuses that referenced "Infotainment Components" in the manual. Oddly "F16" which is marked as "infotainment components" was missing from the fuse box completely. I can only assume it was always missing. I did temporarily put a 10-amp fuse in there in case it had fallen out somehow, but the screen still didn't rise. If I can't get the screen to go up and down like it's supposed to, I'd be happy to have it up permanently. Does anyone have a suggestion for either: Something else to check, maybe there is an oddly labelled fuse that might still be connected to the screen operation or Any ideas on how to get the screen to go up? I did think that it would be possible to just supply power to the motor that's stuck on the back of the screen assembly. Maybe that would spin and raise the screen. I don't hear any noises like the screen is trying to rise up out of the dash. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

All I can suggest is an Audi dealer or Ebay, but your mechanic probably has more idea than me where to buy the parts he needs.

Hi Cliff, you are correct, I’m not very familiar of the names of the items. My car is currently at a mechanics bit due to the age they are struggling to find the parts. Do you know of anywhere where we can purchase the hoses? I have also checked and it looks like only a couple are in tack so it might be easier to replace all of they come as a bundle.

Are you referring to coolant hoses, vacuum hoses, inlet air hoses, or hydraulic hoses? Forgive me Kyri, but my impression is that you are unfamiliar with anything under the bonnet. If that is the case I suggest you visit a garage to solve your problem.

I'm trying to resolve an issue with the drivers seat not heating. I have error code 01854 after scanning with VCDS. Has anyone had their seat apart to try and resolve this, which I assume is a broken wire in the heating mat? I'm currently going through the wiring diagram, but having an issue finding one of the connectors. The one in question is T8c, an 8-pin connector under the drivers seat, which I can't find. I can find the 2-pin T2aa and the 6-pin T6e one, but can't check for continuity as I can't find T8c. There are four wires wrapped in tape that disappear into the foam base of the seat, and I was wondering if the 8-pin plug is hidden in there. I'd rather have someone confirm that if possible before I start pulling the entire base apart to get access to it. I've checked the continuity of the heating mat in the backrest and that appears fine.

Hi, does anyone know how i can replace the majority of the rubber pipes under the bonnet. i have a 2003 S3 8L and have some pipes split. Any ideas?

Yes I did no joys unless u have the more rounded rear bumper b8 which I don't have

Please let us know how you get on Dev.

For the benefit of others - did you try Aliexpress after?

Hi no Audi don't do mudflaps for this car I'm currently looking at aftermarket thanks for your help anyway

Hi Gareth, yes thats correct. Bought the car independently so want to get a main dealer to give it a once over for peace of mind. Enjoying it this, its lovely especially in this weather with th top down.

Was this advice any help to you Keith?

Thanks Dev - not in the brethren! Surely you didn’t buy it from a main dealer. Guess you must be saying the car is new to you, so you want it assessed at a main dealer.

Hi its overdue for a change as the sensible rule adhered to by most independent garages is 80,000 or four years whichever comes first, did that with my daughters Q3 and that made 247,000 before she sold it, good aftermarket kits are GATES OR DAYCO. Steve.

This is from Alvadi site. Check using your VIN for correct parts. Gasket Set, automatic transmission ELRING 821.560Item code: AL48264973

The connections I have are from Rock Auto for the ZF rebuild kit. Maybe try Autodoc which I think is in Germany?? They ship to you. Or try https://alvadi.ch/en/ They are an Estonian based company. Transgo is an American company. Rock Auto is American too.. I don't know what is happening re shipping to you from them. If you look up the Transgo kit on Rock Auto or Transgo itself, they give instruction sheets regarding install. I had a tranny shop do it. It can be done by you, it is not for the faint of heart though. ZF Rebuild is likely for professional tranny shop. Special tools likely. But I don't know. Rock Auto More Information for TRANSGO 5HP19PR {Alternate Inventory Numbers: 5HP-19-PR, A175741APK}

Hi Gareth, Please accept my apologies. Mileage about 65500. Yes to stop start.

Welcome Pat, Just do a forum search on here for Timing belt or Cambelt, and you will find the topic has been discussed to death, and should allow you to make a decision on whether you wish to follow VAG’s advice - at your peril ( personal opinion) or take a more sensible approach. Perhaps you could let us know what you decide to do, once all the comments have been digested. Regards, Gareth. p.s. What is your current mileage, and is the stop/start always deployed.

LOL, I know what you are saying bro. Just want the first one done from them for peace of mind. I have found a very good independent Audi Specialist so will use him going forward.

Thanks Dev, Still blinking heck in relation to an oil change at any main dealer.

Hi, I'm Pat and I own a Q3 - I have joined today. What is the required period for replacement of the timing belt. In the last 6 months I have become aware of belt failures in Ford Escorts, Volvo XC60 and an Audi A3. I have spoken with many people and been given ranges from 40k to 186k. Being totally confused, I went into my local Audi Dealer (Farnborough) to get a definitive answer. Having explained my confusion to the representative there, I was shown a document entitled Service Related Items. The document consisted of 1 page only and it did not specify what models the inspections applied to. I was allowed to take a photo of the document. Regarding the timing belt - it listed the replacement frequency as 186,500 miles or 15 years. I'm even more confused now. Thoughts please.

Audi are doing a co.plimentary check for me while doing the oil change. Let's see what the report says. Thanks