Pappa583

On 2/19/2024 at 2:19 PM, Pappa583 said:

If they are already worn unevenly suppose need to get the wheel Alignment done when i change them. Either put up for now and change when they are prob back to full price....

Tyres im looking at are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV Tyres: 285/40 R21 109Y. Extra Load, Rim Protector. £866 fitted

If only I had just bought them when the 20% was off.... over £1000 now 😳

1 hour ago, jasonj said:

Hi Paul, 

1: From the images you present 1234

images 1 and 3 do show uneven wear .

2: Wheel noise is the sound you hear of cars on a motorway, even if you are some miles away , say in the country side you can hear traffic on motorways that are a few miles away . So much so that noise reducing compounds are used in the road surface . 

3: As this vehicle is 4wd 60% Rear 40% Front . This is also a factor that will impact on tyres

4: Wheel Alignment might be a consideration .

5: Research Tyre Compounds , before replacement . Jasonj

If they are already worn unevenly suppose need to get the wheel Alignment done when i change them. Either put up for now and change when they are prob back to full price....

Tyres im looking at are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV Tyres: 285/40 R21 109Y. Extra Load, Rim Protector. £866 fitted

3 hours ago, jasonj said:

Hi Paul,

1:  Was the noise there before or after you swapped them around?

2: Which tyres had the uneven wear Front or Rear?

3: Uneven tread will cause a noise . Due to the groves being at differing depths, ( like  vinyl records )

4: Laser wheel Alignment can adjust the wheels for Toe, Camber and Castor 

5: As the tyres are not unformal, the noise frequency will change with speed and road surface . This is an indication and conformation that this noise will not be mechanical. Jasonj

 

Cant say I remember the noise then tbh, has seemed to be more noticeable recently, well the last few long journeys I've noticed the slight drone and even turned the music off to see if I could definatly hear it.

Wouldn't say its so much uneven wear accross the surface of the tyre, just now the more worn (3mm) fronts are now on the rear and the fronts (4.5mm) have the old rears. Looking at the tyres they appear more worn than when the guage measures the depth as these alenzas don't have alot of cross cuts in the tread anyway?

Was even thinking while the tyres are on 20% off could change the 4 and keep the 2 fronts as spare but not going for the same tyres this time and wouldn't mix the types on the car anyway so it's maybe an expensive mistake to loose the drone. Although the tyres will need changing in a few more months anyway..... 🤷

Now I'm thinking if the noise changes with different surfaces 🤔.....sure it does. I've had wheel bearings go bad in cars over the years and know the noise obviously starts slight and gets worse just never had such a heavy car with the quattro so was hoping owners have experienced the same and new tyres sorted the problem? 🤞

Have a slight drone to the car rear I think? which has been noticeable for a few journeys now.... I do a pretty long just under 300 mile journey every few weeks and have noticed the noise for a while. Isnt as loud as a wheel bearing yet 🤞 and the wife hasnt noticed, but not sure she would 😅 

I did rotate the fronts to the rear about 6-8 month ago as the difference in tyre wear was a few mm, the tyres are all 4,  a set of Bridgestone alenzas.

Hope the drone I'm hearing is the worn rears which I've measured around 3mm.... front 4-5 ish so. Found currently there's 20% off when buying a set of 4 tyres but  still a few miles left on these..... Was suprised after buying a digital guage they had the mm's left as was all ready for changing them out! 

Had a full transmission service carried out on the car when I got it at a zf gearbox specialist including diffs, transfer and gearbox for peace of mind and it hasn't yet reached 60k miles so tyres i hope.....

Anyone else experienced the tyre noise when they are worn but not quite even worn to the wear indicators.... 

Suppose the only way to eliminate the tyres would be to change them but it's gonna be around £1k for the 4 corners 🥵, hoping it's a tyre wear thing and not the onset of a costlier repair bill?

2 hours ago, darren breen said:

Hi.

I have this same issue I think. Did your cars red brake warning light come on with this. My car drives perfectly but has a start and stop error code aswel as a brake warning message.

Cheers

Car drives like normal for now but I wouldn't be driving it at all if I were you, not reading other people's posts..... if you are unlucky enough not to change the 15quid part in time and end up getting the total failure. 

Not worth the risk as the cost to fix could be alot

Cant believe no one has had any of these leds in the door handles fail, I had seen a video on how to remove the handle to change them but can't find it. Wad hoping someone had a link to the lights and how to video 😭

3 hours ago, DavidUl said:

Hi @Pappa583 I have a similar situation with my left headlight, did you manage to fix it? I have a person quoting $170 to reseal the whole unit.

Yes, I sorted it, managed to find a tiny crack on the edge which must've been letting the dampness in. I just sealed it myself and haven't had any probs since. I couldn't get the light out though so good job I found the problem.

Don't know if 170 is a bit expensive but given a new matrix headlight will cost over 1000 i suppose it could be money well spent if you can't DIY it

Thanks paul

Has anyone replaced the little door handle led lights?  2016 4m model

I've noticed both front and rear are out now on passenger side. Take it they are easy enough to change? Has anybody replaced theirs and with what, genuine audi or aftermarket?  I'm struggling to find any although sure I had seen a you tube video some time ago when the first one of the 2 went out but can't find it now....

Thanks Paul 

13 minutes ago, Magnet said:

I’ve recommended Quantum oils on here more times than I care to  remember, and repeating - believed blended by Castrol. 

My servicing schedule:- Quantum oil and Mann filter changed every year. Air and pollen filters changed every 2 - again Mann or Bosch. 

‘Over serviced’? Definitely yes, since annual mileage is <7K, but I’m cheap on labour! All parts are bought ex EBay from reputable sellers at competitive prices. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 
p.s. Although DIY servicing is potentially to a higher standard, due to dealer constraints of time, do not ignore the financial disadvantage of decreased value on trade in, and the potential of losing more than you gain. 

Good to know about quantum, I hadn't really heard of it but as you say expensive isn't always best....

Saving a few quid now could work against me and did sort of suspect that be the case.... ah well best empty the piggy bank then 🤷

Thanks paul

1 hour ago, JMKC82 said:

I'm not a mechanic, but i just take my time and use common sense.

No such thing as over servicing.

As per my previous message, Audi recommend i change the air filter at 60k miles.  Crazy, as the engine needs to breathe, and a reduced flow filter will make everything work harder (turbo, engine, etc). Changed every 20k and cost me £12 each time.

Thanks, Joe

Quantum oil used by the garage, cheaper than the castrol i was gonna use so how can specialist indy garage service be better using lesser quality oil? Maximum profit over quality suppose.....

32 minutes ago, JMKC82 said:

I agree with Gareth.  If it is not down on paper or in the Audi system, unfortunately you might get a lower price when you sell it.

Saying that, it hasn't put me off.  2020 Q5, and i'm doing most of the work myself.  I trust myself more than a garage who thinks of customers as 'numbers' or £££.  Using quality parts.  Oil (changed every 12k instead of recommend 20k) and air filter (changed at 20k instead of 60k), spark plugs (changed at 30k instead of 40k), pollen filter, brake disc and pads all round, brake fluid, DSG, etc.

And thanks for reminding me, i haven't actually done the fuel filter, which i'll look to do when the weather gets better.

Just my thoughts,

Thanks, Joe

I'm maybe even over servicing to some extent, but is that even a thing. Don't think synthetic oils are as good as the mineral oils of old and nothing seems as good as it used to,  the air filter has less than 20k on it so maybe too soon to change but it's just the old value question suppose. As you've said, we tend to take time and do things properly if we service ourselves over a garage who just wants us in and out.....

Although I'm not a qualified  mechanic, I work in oil and gas industry so can sort of turn my hand to most jobs, i would consider myself as good, if not more competent than some of the so called mechies ive worked with over the years, i have rebuilt engines and always done my own maintenance on cars older than this where resale value doesn't concern me. Suppose an oil change and the rest of the parts inbetween audi indy service certainly won't go a miss and maybe prolong the engine life to some extent....

I am planning on keeping the car so will also give me some peace of mind. Was considering selling and going electric but the q7 will take some beating and the q8 electric is far too expensive so keeping her, well until it starts playing up..... if🤞....far too many electronics, air suspension, digital everything and no matter how many times I change the oil and hoover the air filter housing, the electrical gremlins don't appreciate clean oil 😳

Cheers Paul

I have a 2016 with just over 50k miles, not quite due according to the schedule for oil and fuel filters but.... wanting to be preventative and keeping ontop of service, oil being all Important for life of engine.

I've been looking to change fuel, oil, air filters and use castrol professional oil. Clean the fuel filter pot properly (not just drain and refill) as ive found sludge on the sides and bottom on the wifes old golf when I did hers. Doubt the garage takes the time to go that far.....

Anyway question is, sure I will have mixed answers..... 

Thinking of doing all the above and maybe pushing my audi indy service out a few thousand to keep the history updated or would you think evidence of what's been changed by receipts and photos would class as history of the service being done if i ever sold it? Not just cheap eBay parts either if it makes difference?

7 minutes ago, Johnnym said:

Gareth

Yes the marbles still roll around

That why it annoys me when they think

they can just put it over me. (old bloke )

No way lol

Johnny M

 

PS   Paul I used to live in BELMONT

 

 

Belmont, just down the road. Moved somewhere more exotic? As for insurance Premiums, think my dh4 postcode is a great excuse for higher prices

1 hour ago, Magnet said:

What year is the RS Paul? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi gareth,

Not an audi this one's a ford Focusrs mk2 2010 so getting on a bit now, still under 40k miles but super clean and been garaged in my 6 years ownership

Totally different to drive to the air suspension  and automatic q7, its not as refined, noisy, bumpy as hell and I feel like it's trying to kill me every time I take it out on a Sunday blast.... not that it's been out in a while 😱

Paul 

3 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Paul,

From family member’s experience this year,  to avoid surprise, double last year’s premium and knock a £100 or so off, and that’s about it. No doubt other members will be along and point out that theirs haven’t increased much, but I think there has been enough media hype to warn us all. 
What I’ve found is that the variation in the cheaper end of the comparison site quotes is not what it used to be - suggesting a cartel-? 
As you point out, the quoted ‘vehicle value’ would be insufficient  to allow you to replace the vehicle like for like. 
‘….50 next year……’ Wait until you clock 80, then you will feel the pain of premium increases! 
Kind regards,

Gareth.

Hi Gareth

Think I need to sell the rs that just sits on the garage with all the no claims on it....  only did 500 Miles last year so really not getting used like it used to 😭....

If nothing else it will help towards the insurance and the new dreaded tyres in a few months 

Paul

Just been looking for comparisons for the insurance due next month for my 2016 q7 and shocked by the price hike..... I'm a year older still no claims or convictions but wow.... the price is seriously high compared to last year, and the car is worth less than not was. Anyone else experienced the ridiculousness of renewals recently. I'm 50 next year, been driving since 17, clean license, own another car with 15 years no claims and 5 years no claims on this one.... aviva are almost £1k, others on compare the market are over £700

Rotated the fronts with rears and noticed quite a difference in tread level. Looking to change the worn rears for 2 new tyres. Been looking online and want to get a pair of Bridgestone Turanza 6 rated  A A and only 71db. Currently all 4 tyres are 285/40/21 and bridgestone alenza but not rated as good, tyres im looking at are 295/40 R21 Y (111). Slightly wider. Wouldnt make a difference would it if i out these on the rears?

Didn't realise they would be so much different

See the link, useful for anyone thinking of changing wheels and tyres from standard, shows speedo differences also.

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

11 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Thanks Paul,

The question that remains is whether 21 inch wheels were listed as an option, and if so what size tyre would have been the correct fitment. 
It could be me, but I remain surprised that such a large vehicle would be running on such narrow (185) tyres. Even our humble A3 was fitted with 205 wide tyres. The handbook/ Google search should come up with the answers.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

What an idiot I am.... sorry they are 285 not 185. From the audi app, spec for wheels on car from factory  were 285.45.20.

Doesn't make much sense as even that wouldn't seem to be a match with the spare. Suppose either way whether it was OK with original wheels its not right with having 21s fitted now.... 

Either run flats when the tyres are due a change or some cans or foam.... 

1 hour ago, Magnet said:

Hello Paul,

Now you are testing the maths of an old timer here! - but my calculations point me towards your 20 inch spare (when it’s inflated, and it’s of no use deflated as it is) will be 67 mm greater in diameter than your in-use 21 inch low profile tyres and wheels. That’s a lot , and too much in my book, but please check by inflating the spare and physically checking one against the other.
Have you had a look at the handbook to check the standard wheel/tyre combination, and the suitable alternative sizes that could have been chosen?  
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth,

Your calculations better than mine....I did think there would be a difference and being that big a difference best not using it as it would damage the drive train...

think the issue is the lad who had the car before me put 21" wheels on but the spare is from original. Reason it's deflated is its almost like a vacuum packed spare tyre so it fits inside the boot floor. The tyre is on the rim but the side wall is sort of folded so the tyre is smaller to fit in. If I inflate it wil never go back in 🤣

Might aswell remove it from the boot and store the spare in the garage for now, gives me some storeage aswell

My q7 was a 5 seater from factory and Just noticed my spare tyre size is different. The new tyre, squashed down and deflated, never been used but realised the tyres fitted to the car are 185,40,21s but the spare is a 185,65,20.....

Take it the wheels were upgraded by previous owner from 20s to 21s.

Understand even having one new tyre fitted to one wheel and leaving a worn tyre on the same axle could cause issues with the quattro drive system? How do the sizes compare with overall diameter as don't want to use the spare if I ever needed to and end up damaging the drivetrain...

On 9/28/2023 at 7:13 PM, Stevey Y said:

Hi sorry to be the bearer of bad news but replacement is the only solution as these units are sealed and no spares are available, mine went the same this year I had to source a second hand unit its HID so its plug in and play, yours will need coding to the car.

Steve.

Love the q7 but dread anything going wrong..... apart from it being ridiculously expensive for spare parts, they also need coding aswell! Change the battery, needs coding, headlight needs coding..... does everything need coding if it gets changed? And takenit the run of the mill odb won't code headlights, especially if they can't code a new battery unless it's exact like for like.... 

Never really thought too much about this but as the dark nights are coming back I suppose its gonna happen again....

Seem to get loads of people flashing me when I'm out in dark, just presumed it was these matrix lights being really bright, but read a post that grey can be adjusted down (thought they were automatic)

Anyway, how do you adjust them down and do you need a obd reader to relearn its new position or just adjust a screw?

On 9/6/2023 at 10:52 AM, Pappa583 said:

Wonder how many people are caught out by this, end up with the abs failure as they are unaware of the faulty sensor issue. If audi are not going to recall and rectify the least they could do is issue a warning letter to all the owners they have on record?

I only found out as I googled it, I carry out maintenance myself so I looked to see the cause and fix. But not everyone lifts the bonnet on their cars so potentially audi are replacing these abs units needlessly, causing crippling costs to owners which could be easily avoided.

Mine is 2016 so 7 years old, not expecting the older cars be recalled suppose, but this thread is a few years old now and new cars then were suffering from failure and still nothing was done by audi..... love the cars but why so expensive to fix so soon when cheaper car manufacturers carry longer warranties....

Edit.....as I work away and the q7 sits parked up for weeks at a time, I'm thinking, if the replacement of the sensor works, (when it arrives) I'm gonna buy another and keep it in the car so if in the future this happens again I can just changeout straight away. Don't have to drive anywhere and risk the costly abs issue resulting..... 

Just changed the sensor for new one £14 99 off eBay, seller is parts for German cars!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334125089613?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uI6ymBN1QH-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=mj7sTIQsTui&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Started and drove a bit with no message coming back up so happy days..... 

really easy to change out in 2 mins so dont go paying £200 at audi to get this done,  anyone struggling let me know and I will do a quick video if needed.

On 9/6/2023 at 10:05 AM, Keva said:

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread and given the rest of us the heads-up when we get these issues.

Has anyone found out why this part is susceptable to failure after the car is left for a few weeksand not driven?

Is it because it is under pressure when parked but when running it gets varied pressure levels?

Is there something that can be done when you park up to ensure the sensor is left in a state that it won't get damaged?

Wonder how many people are caught out by this, end up with the abs failure as they are unaware of the faulty sensor issue. If audi are not going to recall and rectify the least they could do is issue a warning letter to all the owners they have on record?

I only found out as I googled it, I carry out maintenance myself so I looked to see the cause and fix. But not everyone lifts the bonnet on their cars so potentially audi are replacing these abs units needlessly, causing crippling costs to owners which could be easily avoided.

Mine is 2016 so 7 years old, not expecting the older cars be recalled suppose, but this thread is a few years old now and new cars then were suffering from failure and still nothing was done by audi..... love the cars but why so expensive when cheaper car manufacturers carry so much better warranties....

12 hours ago, Keva said:

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread and given the rest of us the heads-up when we get these issues.

Has anyone found out why this part is susceptable to failure after the car is left for a few weeksand not driven?

Is it because it is under pressure when parked but when running it gets varied pressure levels?

Is there something that can be done when you park up to ensure the sensor is left in a state that it won't get damaged?

Wonder how many people are caught out by this, end up with the abs failure as they are unaware of the faulty sensor issue. If audi are not going to recall and rectify the least they could do is issue a warning letter to all the owners they have on record?

I only found out as I googled it, I carry out maintenance myself so I looked to see the cause and fix. But not everyone lifts the bonnet on their cars so potentially audi are replacing these abs units needlessly, causing crippling costs to owners which could be easily avoided.

Mine is 2016 so 7 years old, not expecting the older cars be recalled suppose, but this thread is a few years old now and new cars then were suffering from failure and still nothing was done by audi..... love the cars but why so expensive to fix so soon when cheaper car manufacturers carry longer warranties....

Edit.....as I work away and the q7 sits parked up for weeks at a time, I'm thinking, if the replacement of the sensor works, (when it arrives) I'm gonna buy another and keep it in the car so if in the future this happens again I can just changeout straight away. Don't have to drive anywhere and risk the costly abs issue resulting.....