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Usually, electronic systems/units either fail fairly soon after build, or go on forever. Very few will fail ‘in service’, what we used to call a ‘bathtub’ failure curve, light a very wide U, high to start with, drops very low, very quickly & remains low until it’s close the end of it’s designed life when it shoots up again. It’s quite likely you were simply unlucky and, sadly, vehicle technicians are no longer taught how to fault find, they are only taught how to plug in a diagnostic computer. So if that can’t find the fault, neither can they!

No, it’s been fine ever since in that respect but had an ACC radar unit went duff when the headlights were replaced (for LEDs). Still not right. Guy that did the headlights messed something up, mechanical alignment we think. it's just figuring out what exactly & correcting it. 90% of the way there! But not impressed tbh, especially as he Advertises that he can retrofit ACC systems. It went back to him twice too before he admitted he couldn’t align them as he didn’t have the kit! But again, Audi unit £1700 & 3 months back order, bought one from Hong Kong £300 (a lot of Audis electronics are made in China anyway! ). That sort of stuff on military ships used to be my day job, small radar units like cost very little, Hong Kong price is still about 20% profit by my reckoning. But I’ve found that before. Suspension Air pump for a previous 2004 (same as used by RR, Mercedes, Bentley etc, Audi price, £1100 + VAT + fitting, 3 hours! Bought from the US manufacturer, $300 (so about £250) & took 45 mins in a friends garage with a pit to replace! £50!

Hi John, I run a 2015 A6 Allroad, about 3 years I had a similar issue, drove into town & on the way back, dash lit up like a Xmas tree. No power steering, faults everywhere. Pulled it over (hard with no power steering! Switched off, waited, started again but still the same. But it started, wrestled it home, literally at about 15 mph. When I got it to the garage (non franchised specialist), it was also the steering rack or module. 6 months backorder from Audi & £2.5k! Luckily, he had a used one from a low mileage RS6 (same spec) he’d bought to do a car up but sold the car when someone made an offer he couldn’t refuse. So that sorted me out. But, nothing they’ve built since has really stirred any desire for another Audi, although the Q6 e-tron came close (until now! ). But for any spares to be unavailable within a week or so is pathetic! I was lucky that time but don’t think I want another Audi now. I’m torn between keeping the Allroad for some years or going to just an EV (I run an Enyaq too to stop me wrecking the Audi [Diesel] with short journeys, no commuting since I retired). But the Enyaq can’t replace the Audi for my long trips away with 17’ kayaks on the roof + all the other kit! It’s just Soo comfortable & easy rpthe drive and there’s limited choice of decent large EV estates on the used market at my budget just now. (Just the ID7).

Sorry Steve , I left you another message. I’d got my messages about canoes (I’ve asked a number of clubs) crossed. This canoe I want isn’t in Nottingham, it’s in Runcorn!🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m really sorry. I’ll let you know when I’m next heading to my sisters in Northampton.

Steve, I’m really sorry, for some odd reason I’d thought this canoe was in Nottingham, it’s not, it’s in Runcorn! Got my messages well crossed! Abject apologies. I’ll let you know when I’m next due to go up to my sisters in Northampton.

Great, I’ll sort my travel times etc & let you know once the canoe club responds. Thanks Steve.

I can ask the canoe club if I can get this canoe on the Sunday instead! Would Sunday work for you?

I’m doing a canoe race on the 13th on the Wye from Ross-on-Wye!

Hi Steve, How are you? I’m looking to get up to Nottingham sometime time next week (don’t know exactly when yet, that’s down to when I can get into Notts kayak club, could be the weekend ), to buy a racing kayak, so could bring the wheels up then if you’re still interested in them?

There’s an aftermarket upgrade to the MMI & maps you can get. Not sure if it dies anything with the DAB radio but you could ask: Satnavmapupdates.co.uk MMIupdates.com I used the 1st one to update my maps but don’t know if it did anything to the radio.

Look up the website - ‘Satnavmapupdate’ I’ve used them for both MMI & map updates via an SD card. Worked flawlessly.

Hi Ryan, I don’t have a clue BUT, I know someone who might! Lukas at Autotek in Clevedon, he’s an Audi specialist, runs an old RS himself. I’m sure he could help but you might have to get the car to him. Look them up but Their tel no is: 01275 873693

That means it was just dirty contacts, WD 40 washes some of that off but it leaves a sticky residue that will collect & hold dust & dirt over time. Weeks, maybe months. So it’s best to get some contact cleaning fluid (any electrical or car parts supplier should carry it) to wash off the wd40. (Think of wd40 as a sticking plaster).

This is what google says about it. Yes, wheels from a 2011 Audi A6 Allroad (C6/C7 generation) are generally compatible with a standard 2011 Audi A6 . Both vehicles share the same 5x112 bolt pattern, a 66.5 or 66.6 mm center bore, and similar wheel offsets. However, there are important factors to consider regarding tire size and overall fitment: Bolt Pattern & Hub: Both cars use a 5x112 bolt pattern and a 66.5mm (or 66.6mm) center bore, ensuring they will physically bolt onto the hub. Allroad vs. Sedan/Avant Specs: The Allroad often uses a slightly different offset to accommodate its wider stance, and it typically runs a taller tire profile (e.g., 225/55R17 or 245/45R18) than a standard sedan. Tire Size Differences: While the rims fit, the tires on the Allroad might be wider or taller than what is recommended for a standard A6, which could lead to speedometer inaccuracies or rubbing if the car is lowered. Suspension Clearance: If you are using the Allroad wheels and the original Allroad tires, the tires may look too "meaty" or tall on a standard A6. Conclusion: The rims will fit perfectly, but you may need to swap to standard A6 tire sizes for optimal performance and appearance on a non-Allroad model.

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