MaxA3TDI

Hi, I went through the boot to check for leaks on the components, then checked the battery and also all the earth connections, relays and also the fuses.... This was a real head scratcher so I hope you manage ok.

Hi , Got it sorted in the end as a faulty connection in the fuse box under the bonnet. Once that was found and then sorted so was the car... Tried so many things before it was a head ache. I hope you can source the issue soon. Good Luck!

Hi Steve, I can borrow one I think. The thing is now what OBDEleven? I got a Carista today and it showed no faults at all so that is going back! Then on the way home my 4x4 stared making some strange noises too... I really need to get this sorted now ASAP, so any more help would be very much appreciated. Thanks

Just looking on eBay at the moment to be fair for one.. Gonna use the credit card as I can't afford the commute to work in a 4.2 Diesel 4x4!! looking for an IOS version at present which is throwing up issues as I use iPhone IOS systems and not Android ...Would you know of any suitable bluetooth IOS ones?

Understood and so appreciated thanks Steve.. I shall invest in your advice and see where it goers from there.....

Ok thank you for the heads up I really appreciate your help here, many thanks. Looks like I shall have to wait till payday next Friday to get the correct reader, a decent investment and so much appreciate all your input. Cheers again. I shall post when I have the scanner and the fault codes if possible that you or anyone else could solve this ? So grateful for this site and forum right now...

Hi just gonna invest in one of these: MOTOPOWER OBD2 Scanner Universal Car Engine Fault Code Reader, CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBD II Protocol Cars... Should do the trick? Or is this too naff for the job? I am such a tight budget with this, is this any good for just searching for an issue? just looked at the OBD 11 and its a far bit more.... But also looks great.... Thanks Steve ☺️

Thank you was looking at this but please could you give me your thoughts on it? MOTOPOWER OBD2 Scanner Universal Car Engine Fault Code Reader, CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBD II Protocol Cars

Hi Steve thanks for the help here bit of a novice with scanning as I haven't a scanner, obvs know where the OBD port is so I need to borrow a scanner I guess? I can't move the A3 unless I borrow a car transporter trailer to tow it to a garage and use a scanner with my Landcruiser. Do you know if I can hire a scanner from a rental company as I can't afford to but one? Or can I buy one that is sufficient enough and also affordable? Thank you for the help Steve really appreciated.

I just had the battery out and took it to be tested at Halfords with a battery checker they have.. It said it was fine so that rules that out😞 Any help here would be very much appreciated, thanks..

It was new a year ago and has been fine, in saying that I did have an issue for a week before this happened where the rear boot was lit up as not shut even though it was, then also the rear N?S tail was saying was out and the bulb was fine, on the dash that is ... The battery I had on charge yesterday for 6 hours as it was reading 12.52V on the vehicle, so I took it out and fully charged it.... not so good on checking amps but I do have a multi meter.. so I shall try that... it is still under warranty so perhaps I should just swap it over? How do I put a heavy load on while testing, turn the car over while testing?

Hi, Please help me as I am starting to go a little crazy here! This is the second A3 2.0 TDi. the last one I had was 2005 5 door Sportback which I had for 9 years. I put so many miles on it I swapped it for a 3 door 2004 model with 102000 miles less on the clock. This one is causing me a head scratch to say the least. I have no dash light, starts and stops after 2 seconds. was running fine before the no dash light etc. So I have check ALL fuses and relays. they are all fine. I have sent the dash off to be checked and reworked, just in case and refitted. Still no luck. I have fully charged battery and also checked all connections and earths, all good. I have also taken boot cover off to check for leaks from the rear wiper washer, sprayed all connections with WD40 and replaced. Still nothing...... I have not a lot of cash so sending to a garage is a bit of a no no. I am pretty good at mechanics and service this and my Toyota 80 series which I have owned for 23 years now. Electrical issues always make me a bit flummoxed!! Please any help would be so very much appreciated. Thanks....