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23 hours ago, Steve Q said:

Have you had a diagnostic check? 

Thanks for your reply, Steve.

I have not had it tested as yet.I have ordered an OBD 11 diagnostic tester which I 'm hoping will highlight the fault code (Do you think it will)?

Thanks again.

Brake fault warning light has appeared on dash. Audi A4 FTSI, 1.4

Have checked:

Brake Pads wear- OK.

Brake fluid level - OK.

I recently renewed brake sensor - working fine.

Any advice on problem would be appreciated.

Thank's in anticipation.

9 hours ago, jdragon said:

I went through Michelin, Pirelli, Khumo and other bands on my A4 B9 before staying with Goodyear Eagle AS3 (now 5)

I got 17-20k miles on the front and they feel great.

My A5 came with a brand new set of the GY so I've got something to compare ahead of replacing.

Thanks for that. Much appreciated

8 hours ago, jdragon said:

I had this on my A5

Resolved by increasing the button press time to 2 seconds with VCDS

I think default was something like 600ms lol

Thanks for the tip.

12 hours ago, Martyn W said:

Interesting. I had an A4 B8 that did exactly the same. If I waved the key fob past the OSR corner of the car, the boot lid sprung up of its own accord. It was still under warranty (just), sot he car went back to the dealer several times, without success. The best they could offer was to line the inside of the bumper area with tin foil to block the signal, or to deactivate the advanced key.

The factory didn't have a solution, & eventually Audi took the car back, as I wasn't prepared to accept the tin foil solution.

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. VERY INTERESTING.

MY CAR IS WELL OUT OF ITS WARANTY SO THAT FIX IS OUT. i WILL TRY YOUR SECOND SUGGESTION THOUGH AND PUT SOME TIN FOIL  INSIDE BUMPER AREA TO SEE WHAT DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES.

THANKS AGAIN.

16 hours ago, Martyn W said:

Hi, Does the car have 'advanced key' keyless entry?

Yes it does.

Cheers

20 hours ago, Magnet said:

Many thanks Allen,

I currently have Primacy 4, but never had trouble with sidewall cracking on Michelin, even though the car sits out 24/7 and one side gets direct sunlight through the day. 
Yes, it would be reasonable to assume that the tyres are only as old as the car, but not necessarily so. You should find the date code in on oval/rounded end recessed box with a date such as 3016 for example - which translates into week 30 of 2016. Usually on sidewall near to the rim, rather than nearer to the tread area. 
It would be interesting to know what dates yours are - they could be a year or so older than the car. 
Tyre pressures usually kept within limit?? 
How much tread have you got left on these 14k mikes tyres Allen? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

Tyres  Supremacy 3 - are dated :50-16. Tread 14mm.

Cheers.

20 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Allen,

That’s a vey low mileage for a 5 year old car, and presumably sits it around unused for long periods of time - in a garage, out of the sun and elements? Or perhaps outside where the sun gets at it? If outside, are the tyres on one side, more cracked than the other? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth, thanks for your interest.

My car has not done many miles over the years because until recently I had a Mazda MX 5 which I used quite a lot ( I have now sold it).

The Audi is not garaged (never has been) tyres are from new, so obviously 5 years old. I didn't take their age into consideration when i assessed the wear (I 'm not the brightest button in the box)'

All in all, I suppose they have served me well and I shouldn't complain.

All tyre walls have cracks so unfortunately, I will need to replace them all.

I may end up getting "Michelin Supremacy's" again, however, I was interested to hear what other Audi owners had to say.

Thanks again for your interest.

Take care.

3 hours ago, JMKC82 said:

Hi Allen,

On my old A4 B9 2.0 tdi (non quattro), i always try to get Continental Sport or Premium Contact tyres.

I did try Goodyear 'something' efficiency tyres, and they were okay too.

I know it is tough on the purse these days, but i would always recommend buying tyres at the top of you budget range and don't skimp.  I honestly believe you pay for what you get in tyres, and the tyres will save you when you need them to (slippery road, low traction, hard braking, etc).

Joe

Thanks for that Joe. At present I am using "Michelin Supremacy"  I am quite happy with performance, however, my car has only done 14,000miles and tyres need renewing (side wall cracks). I don't drive hard and would expected a "longer shelf life" that why I'm open to owners recommendations before parting with my hard earned cash.

Take Care.

Thanks for your advice it much appreciated.

2 hours ago, RoyC said:

I usually stick with Mitchelin,

Hard wearing, low noise.

I never drive hard or in the wet, unless I am caught out.

I'm using Michelin Supremacy at moment I'm happy with performance, but my car only has only done  14,000, miles (I don't drive hard), and they need renewing (side wall cracks).

I am trying to find something more hard wearing.

Thanks for your thoughts

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i AM LOOKING TO RENEW MY TYRE S ON MY AUDI A4 FSTI 1.4 AND WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING OWNERS SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHICH THEY FEEL ARE THE BEST.

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED'

CHEERS.

Thanks for your advice, its much appreciated.

Thanks for that. I now do the same.

Will do, thanks.

Thanks for your reply Joe, I had considered this, however, the lid was closed  after I had locked it.

But I take your point and will make sure I am more careful with the when handling  my keys after it has been locked.

Thanks again,

Allen

Hi,

Anyone got any idea why the boot lid opens on it own,  (sometimes).

On several occasions  i have left my car in a car park (Locked), and when i have returned the boot has been open. Fortunately my boot was empty on each occasion

Any advice would be helpful as I am getting paranoid about it.

Thanks.

Allen

Hi, Gareth, Thanks for your interest in my problem.

Unfortunately since posting my message I have found that I had a leak from the fuel rail which is a garage job.

My car was towed to garage they have found that one of the injectors was malfunctioning ( petrol was gushing out) they have also told me I will need a new " fuel rail"  £500 +.

I am waiting  for a progress report to from the garage tomorrow..

  When I got  the message about stop/start restriction engine was turning but would not fire which was possibly due to the fuel leak.

I will update you when repair is complete.

Thanks again,

Allen

 Message on dash of my A4 1.4 TFSI (2017) reading stop start restricted, start manually- car wont start?

Any help would be appreciated

HI, i HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED THE SAME WARNING MESSAGES RE- BRAKE RESTRICTED ON MY ADUDI A4 TFSI 1.4 2017  CLEARED ITSELF AFTER ACOUPLE OF DAYS.

HOWEVER, ENGINGE STOP START RESTRICTION APPEARED SHORTLY AFTER. AND MY CAR HAS NEVER STARTED SINCE (2 DAYS)

i HAVE FOUND THAT I HAVE A PETROL LEAK ON THE FUEL RAIL HOUSING, DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING AS YET.

i THINK THERE MUST BE A SEAL ON THE INSIDE THAT MAY HAVE PERISHED ( i THINK I'M LOOKING AT COSTLY REPAIR, AS i'M SURETHE MANIFOLD HOUSING ETC. WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO ENABLE REPAIR.

UNLESS ANYONE KNOWS BETTER...