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I’ve only recently got the car, FSH but the oil is very black so thought I’d change it anyway, got under there today to do it and found that 2 of the Torx bolts on the undertray are either T55 or T60, the other 2 were T50, got every size up to T50! So I had to drop it off the stands and go buy one of each of the bigger 2! Dark when I got back so either tomorrow or Thursday hopefully.

Ok, dipstick I’d ordered from LLLParts duly arrived. Got the car on the flat, followed the owners manual to check level via MMI, just shows full. checked with the dipstick, shows about 0.5 to 1.0 litre above the ‘max’ mark (about 18-20mm ) so it seems I can’t trust the MMI, Seen an engine that had been badly overfilled, my mates car years ago, or rather what was left of the engine after most of the oil seals blew out, it lost all oil within a second or 2 and overheated very fast, he ground to a stop soon after, once cooled the engine was found to be totally seized. so not impressed that this system of Audi’s doesn’t have a ‘high oil level’ warning as well as the low level warning. It can be just as disastrous.

Hi Simon, Hmm, thank you, def. food for thought! Best to hold off for now then. cheers

Ok, it seems it’s worth asking at least then. cheers Dave

Hi folks, Do the LED headlights give a better beam pattern/brighter/better than HID. Just wondering if it’s worth getting them retro-fitted. cheers Dave

Ben, these guys can do it, but you may not like the price! I was quoted £5500 for an A6 Allroad. https://audi-retrofits.co.uk

As far as I know, it’s an electric powered unit. But I know what you mean, I think Volvo use a fuel fired auxiliary heating system as well.

Ah, hmm, VCDS tinkering possible although it was a lease car before I got hold of it. Its not a pre-heater though, like you get in an ev or phev. As you said, I believe it’s an auxiliary heater to provide heat while the engine comes up to temp. but many thanks for the link, it’s going to be useful.

Always thought that only the options fitted to the car would appear in the MMI? Is there a list of Audi option codes anywhere? I have the build spec codes on the label, it should! be easy to find out?

Hi folks, My mmi shows the option to ‘enable’ the auxiliary heater (tick box). However, There doesn’t seem to be any heat in the cabin until the engine warms up. im assuming of course that it’s meant to heat the cabin?so I’m thinking it’s not working? any thoughts cheers

I’m looking to retrofit heated & ventilated front seats (current seats have neither) with a replacement climate control unit. I’m getting both functions in the new seats + new seat wiring looms & the control unit. what I need to do is find where all the additional supplies come from and where they terminate, either at the Seat connectors or climate unit. So I’m guessing about 20 or more pages having seen some of Audis ‘current flow’ diagrams. Which remind me of the trial wiring & function drawings the MoD experimented with in the mid late 70’s early 80’s, almost completely useless, often needing over a dozen drawings out at any one time to be able to trace just one circuit. Wasted far too many hours because of them. thank you for the kind offer of sending me copies but I think it’s probably too much hassle to ask you to do that. Dave

Ah, doesn’t work on an iPad! PC is still busted, so guess that’s the next job!

Thanks for that, I’ll look that up.

Does anyone know where to get hold of wiring diagrams for the 2011-2018 model? Cheers Dave F

Hi folks, Im sure I’ve seen a post or 2 about the fact that Audi deleted the oil dipstick from many models and identifying the relevant part numbers but I can’t find it now. I don’t trust the MMI as it only shows a max level but doesn’t give any clue as to whether it’s at the max level or above it, and if above it, by how much. every engineer and technician appreciates the damage possibilities of overfilling anything with its lub oil, so I’d really like to find the right dipstick. The tube is there, it’s just plugged, so it’s an easy install. I think I saw this part No. on another site ( 059115611AM) Not sure if it’s the right number but I’ve ordered one from LLLParts for £12. Figured that it was worth the gamble! Any other advice, or where the other posts are on here will be gratefully received. Cheers Dave F

Hi Lee, which tuner did you use? I’m looking to get an ‘efficiency’ remap on my 2015 3.0 tdi allroad (218 bhp) once the warranty expires. I had one done to a Saab 9-5 2.3 HOT, which improved everything quite remarkably, (much better throttle response when needed and about 3-4 mpg improvement when M’way cruising). Kind Regards Dave F

Apparently it could also be turbo oil seals too!

Stevespdo, Did you try those part numbers? I’ve got a 2015 3.0tdi Allroad with the same issue, all I know is that the sensor is showing ‘Max’ and that oil is getting into the intake system, (which can be a symptom of overfilling and/or a blocked breather) what I don’t know is if it’s above ‘Max’ and if so, by how much.

Has anyone ever done this to a car that has neither as standard? im assuming that apart from the seats, new seat to climate control unit wiring looms and a new climate control unit are needed. But, would I also need to pick up a new high ampage supply for the heating and then get the climate unit coded to the car? I’m also assuming that the heating and ventilation control units are in the seats, so no extra bits? Im a retired engineer and I’ve done similar jobs before, so not daunted by anything apart from the coding bit. cheers all Dave

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Thanks, operator error then😏

I don’t seem able to get my 2015 Allroad to drop to the lowest setting (one bar when in ‘Allroad’ mode), it goes down to 2 bars, then only shows ‘raise’ on the function buttons. is this a fault? Or simply ‘operator error’? Any thoughts cheers folks Dave

This might help locate relay & fuse:- Fuse/relay panel diagrams and key. https://fuseandrelay.com/audi/allroad.html

Hi folks, I have a set of 4 x 17” twin spoke Alloys available, all good, straight, no welds etc otherwise I’d just scrap them, no major damage, (few scratches on all and one small scrape on one). I’d had them refurbished then swapped to 18” after about a year. Had them sitting around for ages now so free to anyone who wants them. also got an Allroad air suspension pump and refurb kit, again free to collector. Im in W-s-M near Bristol,

Found this on another Audi site:- just got the car back from the dealer. After lots of investigation and 1.5hrs shop rate, it turns out there is a 40 amp fuse under the hood behind a relay box The fuse protects the compressor motor. It took a few calls with Audi dealer tech support for the mechanic to find the fuse. Apparently when the old compressor prssure switch failed, and the pump ran without kicking off due to over temp, the fuse blew???