Hamez

11 hours ago, Its_that_s5 said:

2014 S5 V6 ❤

That is a beaut ❤️

3 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

I told you how to test it three days ago.

I did this but it's now a new location blood sucking the battery.

3 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello James, 

Some parasitic drain to discharge the battery in such a short time! Possible suspects are obviously numerous, and it may be time to ‘invest’ in an hour’s time with a trusted local auto electrician. 
Possible ‘worth a try’ ? Remove the alternator fuse Incase you have a fault there. Also worth checking the flexible harness twixt body and tailgate Incase you have fractured wires and partial shorts there - same for driver door harness. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 
 

It's so frustrating I had a stereo issue on my old car was able to fix it easy. 

Everything on this car is stock so it's so bumbacwazy.

Update: Not started the car in two days went to start it this morning and it was dead... So it seems as though the F19 fuse isn't the only gremlin. The F19 fuse kills the battery over night but something else is on that killed my battery in just over 48 hours.

I'm not sure what else to check other than to take fuses out manually.

HALP ME !!!!

42 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

PS I meant F19 not F9. Slip of the fingers.

Oh haha gotcha.

I haven't run a test as such just know when the car is off and I take the fuse out and plug it back in it creates a connection as you hear the pop.

2 hours ago, Trevor said:

....or you can just add to this site as anyone can post their road trips on there

https://autoevoke.com/index.php?/roadtrips/roadtrips/

 

Ah I didn't notice I could contribute. Would be good for the site to have a nicer layout but that's personal preference. 

I'll sign up this weekend and check it out 🙂

3 hours ago, gsmdo said:

Whose field is it? 🤦‍♂️

Not sure. I've seen an MR2 under a tarp and it's not moved in months all flat tyres. Who'd you contact?

Thanks for that just read the road trip to Belgium.

You are right there isn't much on there but cool ideas.

I might go ahead and make a site for this as can't seem to find many online. 

You could always pick up a used engine? Might end up saving you money.

https://www.enginesod.com/audi/18-tfsi-audi-a3-sportback-a4-tt-code-byt-160-bhp-2007-14-petrol-type-engine/?gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndrk04qx5OKNkAnh1G0HBngy-5YgFjCh2urS7U7Sna4q3C4wAH2VLHxoCub8QAvD_BwE

https://www.enginesod.com/audi/18-tfsi-audi-a3-engine-vw-golf-skoda-superb-2012-18-cjs-180-bhp-engine/?gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndpPeDOuDdGxaqkl811rlNBA-1HkCSs-D5fufyB1n0zoiiy4Wa7632hoCQ4wQAvD_BwE

https://www.enginesod.com/audi/complete-18-a3-tfsi-engine-audi-vw-seat-2009-14-cda-petrol-engine/?gclid=CjwKCAjwoMSWBhAdEiwAVJ2ndqxX8AVaeb2GlEiDqRVhvWVvvIIoEqv9gDClDW3QU2reCIaDtL0O-RoCwX8QAvD_BwE

34 minutes ago, gsmdo said:

They belong to someone - of course you can't just take them 🤣😂🤣

I mean you say this but the bangers you find out in a field how would you go about getting your hands on them?

I've got an Audi S3 that will soon be getting a stage one remap and all new intakes etc... I'm looking to go on an adventure and not sure where to go.

I was planning to go to Italy with a few friends last year with an old banger but now having brought this car I'm looking to do a run with just the other half.

Italy is a bit of a mission for a first long distance run and I'll hopefully be having a few friends tagging along in their cars/bikes.

A travel map to a location would be ace thanks 🙂 

One thing you could do is clear the errors and put some flush through the system and give it a hoon in 3rd gear to see it it unblocks the DPF filter. (just a suggestion.

If it was my car and had that type of sentimental value (and could afford the repairs) I'd go ahead with getting the rebuild as like you said "it has been the best car I've had in 30 years of driving." or if you are struggling to get this done in one hit you could always buy a run around until the £££ comes in.

Always a difficult decision but ultimately it's down to you 😞 hope my opinion was worth something and please keep us updated. Hope it all works out for you.

11 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

Some fuses are permanently live for the purpose of powering such things as interior lights and alarm for examples.

I suggest you remove your F9 fuse and check every electrical appliance and system to find what no longer works. That should narrow down the field of culprits. If it proves to be the CD player its supply needs to be moved to a fuse that is ignition controlled.

So when I remove the F19 fuse the car starts fine in the morning but when left overnight it's dead as a dodo. What is the F9 fuse as not got él handbook with me at the mo.

I do have a question regarding barn find.

If you find a car in a barn/field can you really just hitch them up and take them?

Probably a silly question but curious to know.

Does anyone know where to get a reliable? I have been getting the car to is original form and am looking to get a reliable NAV CD that doesn't cost £280 lol.

Also if anyone know where I can pick up a centre console phone that'd be an added bonus.

My car battery is being drained due to an permanently active fuse (F19). 

Currently I'm having to take the fuse out when parking overnight to stop the battery from dying.

I'd rather not take the car to an auto electrician as they can get rather pricy and I do like working on my own cars.

Tried doing some googling but seems as though the issue I'm having isn't common. (could be wrong)

Would this be a case of checking wiring or relocation for the fuse if so how in the almighty do I do this.

I do have suspicions of it being the 6 disc changer in the glovebox staying on but don't want to be taking !Removed! out for no reason.

Not sure what to do currently other than taking the fuse out daily.

Meet Scotty S3 🤗