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    A5 Sportback
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    2018

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  1. Doesn't the S-line have more exterior details? The S-Line has a slightly different bumper (i little more sportier), has side sill trims, the bottom of the rear bumper is slight different - more sportier), and the alloys are better.
  2. I'm glad that the problem is resolved. If for whatever reason the ABS is 'bricked', there are companies that can repair it for a fraction of the cost (around £500 i think), so you don't have to replace the whole abs system for £3k+, but you will be without the use of the car while the abs part is sent to the company to recondition and replace the chip/ROM.
  3. I'm not sure what what causes the part to fail, but the part was superceded with a new part number (part number ending in A). I'm not sure if this new part number is more reliable than the old. I ended up paying £90 for a genuine OEM part from Audi as my car was relatively new and didn't want to risk going for a £20 chinese copy, but i'm sure they are just a reliable. Audi should be ashamed of themselves on how they have dealt with this fault and has left a bitter taste in many owners mouths. I moved from a Peugeot 406 Coup to the Audi A5 Sportback, thinking that the quality will be a step up, and to be honest the Peugeot, despite it's age was very reliable!
  4. I agree, it's really really bad from Audi and they should update the message on the dash to say 'Not to driver further and contact them'. They are also well aware of this faulty sensor because so many people have experienced this fault and contacted Audi. There really should be a class action case against them!
  5. Hi mate, Here's a video: This one shows the passenger side which is much easier to repair as there's much better access to the control motors, so it's not much help. I'm trying to find the video for the drivers side replacement (for the V159 motor), but no luck finding it yet.
  6. Unless you regularly get your car serviced at an Audi dealership, you'll unlikely get any 'goodwill' from them. If worst comes to worst, you can send the ABS module to a specialist who can repair/reset it for under £500. I think i've posted the link of a company that does this in this thread (go back a few pages). I can't vouch for them though as i've never had to use them.
  7. Have a look here: https://cardiagn.com/audi/ or https://www.car-repairmanual.com/audi/audi-a3/
  8. Have a look at the Vagtechnic youtube channel. They have done plenty of timing chain replacements. There is an issue with the VAG (not sure if it's Audi specific) TFSI engines (prior to 2019), where the timing chain, rocker arms (specifically the pins), timing chain guides and tensioner have issues. The pins in the rocker arms, the timing chain and tensioner have since been upgraded and you should replace the whole lot otherwise you run risk of catastrophic engine damage. If you are hearing noises as you described, then I would seriously suggest not revving the car too hard and get the timing chain work done asap. I have to say, from previously owning a Peugeot 406 coupe, I thought Audi were supposed to be a step up in build quality, but the Peugeot was like a tank. I'm 2 years of owning my A5 sportback (2018 B9), the temperate flap motor for the climate control, brake pressure sensor and rear led cluster has failed (costing around £700 to fix), and my obd scanner is picking up faults with a couple of climate control flap malfunctioning! I've barely driven 3k miles in 2 years! I'm not impressed with Audi at all!
  9. Ok, just an update for those who may have a similar problem.... I removed the rear light cluster and thought that I could open up the unit, but unfortunately not. It's a sealed unit, so you can't easily replace the leds, so I purchased a replacement cluster and so far the problem is fixed. It seems that enough moisture go into the clutter to cause the fail. It does seem that it's bad product design from Audi, especially the water channels where the tailgate/boot meets the taillight cluster. The rubber & plastic trim isn't water tight and water can get through!
  10. Ok, so i've used my obdeleven scanner and done numerous output checks and itried the followi g: All rear lights - all the lights except the right rear brake light were on All left rear lights - all left rear lights were on and ok All right rear lights - all right rear lights except the right rear brake light were on All brake lights - ALL the brake lights were on INCLUDING the right rear brake light! So the LEDs on the right brake lights are not blown which make me confused on how that can be! The fault code on the scanner is: B12C313 (Rear brake light bulb - open circuit), status: static and U112100 (Databus missing message), status: intermittent Not sure if that helps anyone?!
  11. Hi all, I've had a warning message pop up on my 2018 sportback (b9) - 'Right rear brake light defective'. I've had a look at the rear and the rear light works when I put the lights on, the indicator works, but the brake light doesn't when I press the brake pedal. Does anyone have any idea how to replace the brake light led? I've had a look online and can't seem to find any info! There seems to be a bit of condensation/moisture in the housing (passenger side seems fine and works ok). Thanks in advance
  12. It's not necessary to have the ABS ECU reset, UNLESS it reached the the fault counter limit and bricked the ABS module.
  13. Great to hear there is a relatively cheap solution of the ABS 'bricks'! It would be great of the mods can put a 'sticky' on the ecutesting.com as I feel it would be a great help to many people.
  14. As 'Magnet' posted above, renew the sensor without delay and avoid driving the car if possible or you run the risk of 'bricking' the ABS unit. It's a case of spending £20 for a aftermarket sensor (or £90 for a OEM Audi sensor), vs £2-3k for a new abs pump....
  15. I'm glad that you managed to get it sorted!
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