James

Hi Jethro, Welcome to AOC :) Are you looking for a manual or auto A3?

If it were me on a 2011 car I'd probably be tempted to go OEM if I'm honest. Is there much of a price difference?

What engine/gearbox are you looking to go for?

I think it's probably worth having a chat with Audi first to see if there is anything they can do good will etc as it's a known problem. I did find an article here: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/19/settlement-of-class-action-against-audi-gets-preliminary-approval/?_r=0 It is in the USA but quite interesting.

Not sounding good :( Do you think you may be able to get any good will from Audi if it's serious?

How much is a new set from Audi?

Time for a remap then? ;)

Definitely, if you take it for a few longer journeys you may well see it improve :)

Are you looking for second hand mud flaps then?

Probably just stick it in Auto mode for day to day stuff?

Hi Raymond welcome to the forum :) The Q5 is a nice car but as with any premium car it's worth having a bit of money aside in case of problems...

Hope this doesn't become a common problem :( What did Audi say Paul?

I think unfortunately you have to replace the gearbox ecu (TCM) and it has a modified sensor now. I did read somewhere about a possible TSB regarding this so may be worth checking with your dealer anyway.

You may also find you don't actually get that out of the tank anyway as it will constantly adjust as you are driving - it's usually just an estimate. Best bet is to also reset the actual trip computer/mile counter so that you can compare your actual results to the estimate.

Got a photo of the damage?

From what I've seen before that code often points to a faulty gearbox ECU :(

To be honest, I've not seen much of the Fiscon systems before but having a look at their website it looks pretty good. Appears to cover everything the Audi system will do so I can't see any massive benefit in getting one over the other. I guess the difference would be the Fiscon it's easy to buy everything as a complete kit, where as the Audi kit you will need to check what bits your car already has and then hunt down any parts you need either second hand or directly from the Audi dealer. Plus you have the issue of getting it coded in if required.

I assume you are missing all the clips then and cannot match one up? Even from the front door cards? I don't think it will matter too much as long as it slides snugly into the holder. Possibly worth going to your local motor spares store and see if they will let you take a couple of different ones outside to match it up.

Very nice Roy. Tempted by gloss black wheels at all? Quite a fan of gloss black wheels on white cars but I know it's not for everyone!

Did you find out what it is Dave?

Do does your car currently have bluetooth fitted at all or not? Sorry, just checking as I'm a little confused!

With that code I would first try fitting a new sensor and calibrating it, followed by a forced DPF regen. That would be the cheapest route. Failing that, try the DPF cleaner or remove the DPF and have it mapped (not technically legal for the MOT anymore though), or replace the DPF (most expensive option I would think).

Is it a 3 door or 5 door?

Do you have any other symptoms like the flashing PRNDS?

Hmm strange do you check it every time you fill? It may just be that it has adjusted to your driving style etc over the last few tanks and also MPG does usually get a little worse during the winter months?