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HiEveryone Im currently have a stunning A7 which I Love but unfortunately due to recent fall - Im now struggling with the design of the car -so considering having to sell my pride & Joy. Ive had 4x4s for any years prior to the A7 - and prefer to stay with Audi I do like the Q7 and would appreciate thoughts and guidance from experience please. True mg, Andy weakness to be aware of etc. Ive noticed there seems to be a common issue with bulbs/lighting on MOT Histories of ones Ive looked into so far ? A garage advised they have engine issues from around 150,000 miles ? Have been looking at 3.00 Diesel S Line models around 2006 - 2008 but not easy finding reasonable mileage and service history etc. Any thoughts would be great Thank you in advance Michelle

Thanks Steve , should hopefully know more early next week. We’ve left the car with the garage now .

Hi Steve Just wanted to update you on the saga of the car. We did a change of the sensor on the brake pedal - which was a good idea - Thank you. Unfortuately this did not resolve the problem (although it was pretty worn so at least its replaced now) The diagnostics is showing a faulty on the ECU , so the garage is trying to look into the possibility of the Unit being refurbished - with a lifetime warranty, to try to help reduce the costs etc. We’re praying this will be a manageable option - as of course the nightmare costs of a new ECU will be totally gutting. Thanks again for your guidance with this issue - it was appreciated. Michelle

Hi everyone, Just a quick update - unfortunately the recoding of the battery has not solved the non starting issue. The garage recoded everything as suggested - and the equipment highlighted the fact that we had attempted to start the car almost a dozen times first thing to get started - but did not identify what the cause was or any “actual faults” So - back to the starting base again . Thank you for your advice - it was appreciated though Michelle

Thanks Steve, I will keep fingers crossed and let you know Best Regards Michelle

Hi Steve Following your advice I have now managed to get the following info from the garage who did the battery: The new battery fitted is a Platinum AGM Stop-start Batterry - based on the needs of the model and registration number. He advised he did not “recode” with the new battery as its not needed to be done previously , and also he felt as the fault was already in existence with the old battery it would settle itself with the new one. His advise was also that - if t was the new battery needing coding - the auto “Stop-start” button would not kick in when the car is running/warmed up. (This does still kick in when on a run - although I always choose to switch it off ) So, based on your advice _ Ive now spoken with the 2nd garage who actually try to do diagnostics last week (and replaced the key fob battaries for me) and he has the VCDS equipment your referring to - so is happy to apply this and try recoding to see if that resolves the problem. (Going on Friday to see him) If that fails - then I will need to contact the mobile diagnostics mechanic mentioned earlier and get him to come out and evaluate. I will keep you informed and again - appreciate everyone guidance and patience. Regards Michelle

Hi Steve Thank you so much your advice is invaluable. I don’t recall the garage actually using a laptop or similar device after installing the new battery - so this could be a good starter for me to query. There is a mobile diagnostic company I have just found who are “specialists in Audi” so i also contact them after the weekend and enquire - based on your guidance. I will keep you posted - and Thank yu again. Michelle

Hi Steve, Thak you for your advice. Greatly appreciated. In respect of the correct battery - I assume so as its the regular garage who usually services the car, and he ordered based on the registration number etc. For recoding the battery - they did come and fit the battery at home -( as it wouldn’t start to get to the garage ) with this in mind - is there something they should have done then to recode the new battery ? Or will I need to take it to a Audi specialist to now check/compete this Action? Sorry to ask a basic question - but this particular element I assumed the garage would have automatically done. (They did do another diagnostic check after the problem re-occurred , but as there were no fault codes showing - they said everyone they sought advice from wouldn’t get involved due to the complex nature of the Audis etc 🙈) The nearest Audi dealership would be over 15 miles from us - and as we know they are not going to diagnose for free, and we are not in a position to start “process of eliminations” at Audi prices Thanks again fr your guidance Michelle

Please can anyone advise on the following issues which have suddenly started on our A7 . Had the vehicle 18 months with no major issues but the following events have happened and now at a loss and worry how to proceed further: Approx 6 weeks ago the dash showed “Low tire pressure” checked and inflated the tires where necessary - and stored the readings - as previously done without issues. Following day - engine would. Not start - dash show “Press brake pedal to start engine” Remote works for looking/unlocking, radio and all other electrics work. dash reading still showed “Low tire pressures” Stored the readings again - but no success. The Dash then shows “Stabilisation program fault! See owners manual” I have replaced the batteries in key fobs, also main battery located in boot. Sometimes after showing either of the remote fobs in front of the “sensor” on the dashboard - a red light flashes and the car will sometimes start - but not always. Once the car is running - its fine - no other issues - but its causing stress now as I cannot rely on the car starting every time. 2 x Local garages have performed diagnostic tests - with nothing showing (apar from initially for the main battery - now replaced) This has also happened after the car has been on a good run - so not even down to low power/Horst journeys etc. Any guidance would be appreciated Many Thanks