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Pretty much saved me typing about 4Wheel steering only available on higher powertrains in the UK, although I read a UK car magazine review with it on a 50 3.0 V6 tDi as an optional extra. The 40tdi is a bit lethargic. I’ve had a couple as courtesy cars and didn’t like them compared to my 40 TFSi. I genuinely don’t find it ‘feels’ particularly big for such a big car, and I drive mine in mainly urban areas. Never had an issue parking. Boot space is very good for a saloon as well.

Just the main screen.

The 40Tdi is a 12volt battery, so there are differences in how the system works. I do agree though, that the state of charge of the battery is key and probably more so in the much smaller 12v system. I quite often knock the gearbox into S and let the engine do the braking when slowing down on long stretches. It recuperates the kinetic energy and tops up the battery nicely. Since doing this I’ve found the coasting function operates at nearly every opportunity.

All the C8 A6 MHEV engines, diesel and petrol have the coast feature. Page 5 is from the Audi press release for the A6 which confirms- https://audimediacenter-a.akamaihd.net/system/production/uploaded_files/12659/file/d1e4a709211d732b8a72ebf75291ce12e7d49b88/en_AMC_Presse-Info_A6_Avant.pdf?1536135226&disposition=attachment

Not sure that is correct. As stated I have the petrol, but I never disengage the stop/start and it still coasts with the engine off. However, gearbox in Sport mode will also prevent coasting / engine off.

Ah! I didn’t spot that, mine is a petrol and has the coasting. So can’t comment on the diesel. Sorry 😔

Yes it has intelligent coasting, depending on certain conditions and engine parameters it will coast either on idle or with engine cut off completely. For the latter I have found having the air conditioning on prevents it.

Wow, parcel shelf optional!! Next it will be rear seats 🙄

I would work on 10-15mpg extra from the diesel. Personally mileage wise, anything under 20k / year wouldn’t be worth it for me personally.

I would say this is a case of losing faith in the dealer rather than the car. It’s a split hose which can happen on any car, which has obviously not been repaired properly by the dealer. Get them or another dealer to repair it.

Not all Continental tyres have 8-9mm new. I had a new pair of Sportcontact 5’s fitted a few years back and noticed a distinct lack of tread depth. Continental UK confirmed they only came with 6.8mm.

It is more likely that the damaged heatshield has no bearing to the failed sensor than the original question you asked. if it was me I would be wanting to get them to give me more details about the relationship of the sensor location and the damage they have shown you. it may be the actual reason, but don’t take it at face value right now.

It’s possible but unlikely. How close is the proximity of the sensor to the damaged heat shield? Is there physical (visible) damage to the sensor?

Can I ask what’s missing?

I don’t have the Audi UTR (I have a Blackvue), but you can view where your car is on the myAudi app at any time if that is available to you.

Not sure if it’s a typo, but if your A6 is the latest model, it’s a C8 (not C9). Maybe why your not getting many results?

I stopped using the Audi maps after a couple of months of getting the car. Google maps (or Waze) via CarPlay (or AA) is streets ahead. Virtually anywhere is found just using voice search. I often just ask for directions to [insert any shop name here], et voila. It also looks through you phone contacts, so ‘Directions to John Smith’ is found aswell. Waze has all the speed camera locations aswell as live mobile camera vans (subject to latest peer reports). Seriously ditch the Audi maps, they’re rubbish in comparison.

They always will, but I have the 20” with 40 profile tyres with SLine suspension and the ride is more compliant than the previous cars I’ve owned. Virtually everone who is a passenger comments how smooth the ride is.

He has the sport, so not the lowered suspension. I have the black edition with SLine suspension and 20” wheels, and it looks great. The 20” wheels really suit the proportions of the car. As previously posted, replacing the 18” wheels with 20”you would need to ensure the rolling diameter is maintained by fitting lower profile tyres. The gap between the arches would remain the same so might look a bit awkward without lowering. Still probably an improvement.

I agree. I turn mine off every time, it’s part of my start up ritual. If I forget it catches me out when the damn thing overides the steering. So dangerous. Still looking for a permanent OFF

Checked the update screen this morning after I got to work. It showed an update at 09:14 (20 mins earlier), so on thexway to work. Unfortunately you dont get any history beyond the last update. I’m pretty sure there’s a flurry of ‘over the air’ updates happening at the moment, and that’s what buggered my settings. It basically installed new firmware and forgot my convenience settings. Annoying, but c’est la vie.

Cheers Steve, probably the best solution unfortunately. I have wasted many a day taking a car in for diagnostic work only to be told they can’t see anything. 😞

The software updates over the air. I’m just wondering if that’s maybe the reason? I’m not sure how to find out the update history. I’ve seen it update a couple of times in the past, but unless you happen to see it as it happens (tiny logo) , you could miss it as it doesn’t require any user input. It’s all working again as normal now having spent this afternoon setting it up again. i must admit, when it works the UI and tech stuff is really good in the C8. Unfortunately like a lot if the latest VAG software though it’s very buggy.

Second time in 6 months, the car has lost all my individual convenience settings. Specifically: - Seat position - external mirror folding - haptic pedal feedback (hate it!) - Heater settings - central locking Quite bizarre and frustrating as they are all in different menus, and some quite hard to find so takes a bit of time to set them up again. Not sure why it’s doing it, I’m still set up as a key user. All my wifi, apple car play, radio settings and Bluetooth stuff is OK and unaffected. It’s mainly settings that you have options to turn on or off. Any ideas or similar experiences?

As Magnet has said, don’t throw good money after bad. logically, if the problem wasn’t there before the brakes were changed, and Audi have checked the suspension, it points to an issue with the fitting by the original garage.