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Don’t think they’ll look too small, the tyres will be different with higher sidewalls (profile) anyway otherwise you’ll mess up yr Speedo and gear change speeds etc. (If auto). I ran a C5 with 18’s (option) on in summer and the standard size (17’s) in winter. if anything, the 17’s looked bigger due the higher profile tyres. just check the offset you need with the smaller wheels. There are some useful websites out there I’ve used in the past. (Can’t recall which ones now, too long ago.)

I’m got a lot of condensation in one headlight unit. I can clear it when the weather allows (it’s driver side, so need to get the air inlet trunking out for access, nice & simple! Not!) However, does anyone have any idea how moisture got in there in the 1st place! obviously, I’ll check all the lamp access points but it’s just moisture, no dirt at all. cheers folks.

Ah, didn’t know it was bonded, that’s a different ball game! Might be either a body shop (£££££) or scrub the idea! Ive looked on EBay, just GRP aftermarket bits not OEM, hence the question about parts catalogues. Thanks for the info though.

Ah, didn’t know it was bonded, that’s a different ball game! Might be either a body shop (£££££) or scrub the idea! Ive looked on EBay, just GRP aftermarket bits not OEM, hence the question about parts catalogues. Thanks for the info though.

Does anyone know of a good Audi parts Catalogue, I’ve used LLLparts before but that one is a bit limited. im wondering wether to swap the rear spoiler on my 2015 Allroad for the one on the S-Line, as I think it looks so much better. (also wondering how big a job that might be!?) cheers Dave

Well, they did suggest going to the right person, so it all worked out in the end. just got to get the car data downloaded next week, get that to Audi Retrofits, then wait for any new unit(s), then I can book it in to have the work done! nothings simple though is it!

I’ve got both from fitting OEM blinds to my sons car. Forgot about them until you mentioned it though!

These rear wipers have the wash water pipe come up through the spindle, that metal tube corrodes through and you get water ingress into the gearbox, which then corrodes and gets gummed up when the washer fluid dries! mines been acting up too, sometimes same symptoms as yours, few times either not moving at all or parking in wrong place! so I’m looking to get a new one when the weather warms up and fitting it myself. (Done them before, awkward bit is getting the trim off without damaging anything!)

Ok, we have a plan:- Spoke to Autologics, they don’t fit OEM equipment, they suggested Audi-retrofits in London, who I knew of (but too far for a 2 day job), they say that some need replacing, some don’t, so I need to get the car scanned (arranged) and get the part numbers of the units fitted, he can then tell if I need new units. so, sorted. thanks everyone. dave

There’s lots of things that affect fuel consumption, previous maintenance, whos fuel they used etc. sadly, not all fuels are the same. The supermarkets are ok if you do very high miles but the fuel tends to have far more impurities in it than the premium stuff like Shell, BP, etc. I do fairly low mileage so after taking lots of advice from various trusted sources, I try to only use Shell, so far (12k miles & 14 months), no sign of any dpf etc issues. (Sadly petrol Allroad are like hens teeth!j it might be worth getting the injectors cleaned and the car remapped?

Well, Honest John says 45 average. So yours looks better than average.

Thankyou. I will.

What exact model year and car is it?

Which petrol model are you comparing with? I had a V8 Allroad (300bhp) a few years back, 22mpg was excellent! On the other side, I’ve recently owned a 1.0 tsi dsg Seat Leon estate. Remarkable engine, 115bhp and it averaged 54 over a 3 week, 1000 mile holiday trip. so it’s all relative! my current 3.0tdi Allroad averages 39-40, my sons A6 avant 3.0 tdi dies about 42.

Had a chat with another techy and we’re now not sure if this module is hardware specific to each vehicle or if the unit has the required software options enabled to make them specific for each vehicle. or even if each module IS vehicle specific! so ANY info anyone has will be helpful. thanks dave

Looks about right, steady speed on any road is always more efficient. look up the ‘Honest John real mpg’ website, it gives an average of owners mags that they’ve sent in so I think it’s probably one of the more accurate ones.

Hi folks, I’m swapping my seats for heated & ventilated versions, Does anyone know if I need to change the Body control module/convenience module/comfort module? (I’ve got the new Climate control module). I’ve heard all 3 terms used, not sure if they’re all the same of different units! But looking through various parts catalogues, I can’t see any vehicle build options on anything when I search for any of those 3. Hope someone has a lot more knowledge than I! cheers Dave

Thanks Steve, I’ll give it a go in a couple of weeks after our holiday.

Sorry, forgot to say. The 04 model I had needed a new air pump. £1300 from Audi. £300 from the US manufacturer, 2 hrs to fit. (Prices fm 8yrs ago) also found a US supplier that makes replacement air bags, but they’re not rubber and guaranteed for life. suspension on all Audis is another issue unless you buy new, all the bush’s are part of the suspension arms (moulded in), anywhere between 80-100k they’ll need replacing. £3k by Audi for an A6 ( prices from 5 years ago) but you can buy all the bits for about £600, That’s a job any competent garage can do.

Hi Steve, I’ve owned both and prefer the Allroad. The air suspension can cause problems, just like every other bit of technology. the original Allroad had the air pump underneath the car, current models is inside and better protected. the avant (my son has a c7 avant, I’ve got c7 Allroad, both he and everyone of my friends that have ridden have commented on the more comfortable ride in the Allroad. (As do what car? Reviews). The difference is very obvious when I’ve been in his car. if you ever need to drive in any snow, the avant is ok to 2/3” deep, after that it turns into a snow plough. (It happened, we never got to work that week!) I took my original 04 Allroad through 8” of and on another occasion 2’ of flood water. The height adjustable air suspension makes that easy. the ability to adjust the ride height also helps with any uneven ground some of the more remote car parking areas seem to suffer from. (And a steep drive to get over the drive/footpath hump!) probably best to ask for an extended test drive of both if you have any doubts. good luck Dave

Can anyone explain how you release the headlight unit electrical connector? I’ve tried every variation I know of or have seen previously but I can’t get the catch to release. Any ideas folks? cheers

Audi won’t tell you what bit you need or give advice over the phone in case you act on it a nd get hurt or don’t fix the car properly and it causes a crash! - it’s so they avoid any liability! if you go in and talk to them it might be different.

Try ‘LLLParts.co.uk’ keep selecting Audi, after 3-4 pages you’ll find a list of Audi models, good luck, there’s a lot on there!

Does anyone have any wiring details for a 2015 a6 c7, specifically for the headlights and how to release the plug! I’m trying to retrofit LED fog lamps (my car has ACC, so no fogs). I was planning on tapping off the ‘all weather’ lamp wiring (& hoping the control unit can be recoded to come on with sidelights) but: 1. I can’t get the plug off the headlamp unit! 2. When I opened the all weather lamp cover on the back of the headlamp to see the wiring colour, turns out Audi use black wiring throughout the internals, so I can’t identify which core in the plug on the outside is which. plan B is to add 2 new cores through the plug to tap into the wiring inside the headlamp but that’s really, really tight! So if anyones got wiring data for the headlamps showing which core does what I’d be really grateful I can both see & reach (just) the plug but can’t figure out how to release it. There’s a catch on the side, I’ve tried moving the catch in all 4 directions (up, Down in & out) but no luck in releasing it! also open to any other ideas to get this done? cheers all Dave F

Wasn’t planning on removing the ACC obviously! just that fog lights with a low wide beam are very useful on dark country lanes around here.