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2 hours ago, Steve Q said:

Yea an Audi independent is an option or an auto electrican 

Any idea of costs?

41 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Id recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. I'd suspect an issue with the mmi or with the sensors/wiring that runs from the engine/ECU to the mmi. 

Ok I guess an independent Audi garage can do this? Hopefully it ain’t too expensive 

Hi All

I have an Audi A4 2016 Model, today whilst driving the MMI switched off.

I switched it back on and all is working except the 'CAR' page, where you view your oil, service etc.

Message reads: The car system settings are unavailable (see pic)

Any advise?

Thanks in advance.

On 3/22/2023 at 1:08 PM, Magnet said:

Hello Mussa,

This would be typical of a below par battery. It may resolve itself with some use, but if it’s still running on its original battery then it sounds like it would benefit from being renewed. 
A personal viewpoint:- I’d be much happy to live with a non operative s/s system than living with it, so it wouldn’t bother me at all - I would see it as a bonus. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Gareth for your response, will be starting the car daily again let’s see how it goes. 
 

Just a quick update - I’ve driven the car yesterday and today and no message when starting the car, fingers crossed it was a cold battery issue as the car hadn’t been started for 2 weeks 

5 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Mussa, 

If you intend to start the car and just leave it ticking over for a few minutes then you are likely to deplete the battery even more. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Sorry I meant I will be driving it 👍

1 hour ago, Magnet said:

Hello Mussa,

This would be typical of a below par battery. It may resolve itself with some use, but if it’s still running on its original battery then it sounds like it would benefit from being renewed. 
A personal viewpoint:- I’d be much happy to live with a non operative s/s system than living with it, so it wouldn’t bother me at all - I would see it as a bonus. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Gareth for your response, will be starting the car daily again let’s see how it goes. 
 

Hi All

i have 2016 a4 1.4tfsi petrol. 
 

I’ve been in hospital for the last 2 weeks and my car hasn’t been switched on. (We’ve had snow etc in the meantime)

Today morning when I went to switch on the car I got a message on the dashboard ‘start/stop system fault function unavailable’ visit workshop (see pic). The message disappears after awhile and no error message on the Mmi system.

If i do press the start/stop button on the dash then the message will re-appear again

any thoughts? 

30 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Last thing before going forward Mussa :- Check with a local Audi dealer for any unknown service history recorded on their site. You may need the VIN as well as the reg. no. Worth a try to see if it fills the current gap. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks I will do - I have all the MOT papers to show the yearly testing done.

will have another look if I’ve missed any services 

That’s great - will look at a major service then atleast I know I’ve done everything from my part and hopefully we good to go. 
 

I have all the receipts etc from previous services so will keeping it all together. 

now let’s find a decent garage to carry out the works lol

thanks once again 

40 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Hello Mussa, 

It seems your annual mileage will be low at c5k, so the car should be set on an annual service schedule, since low mileage/ short journey trips take their tole on any vehicle. 
I take it you checked the service history before purchase, and hopefully you have obtained a print out of what has been done and when. 
In the unlikely event that you don’t have any earlier servicing details for the car, then I would treat this to an oil and filter, air and pollen filter change type service, and arrange to get it serviced every year from there, and renew the air and pollen filters every two years. 
Brake fluid change? Was every two years, and again if no record of it being done within the last two years, then I would be getting that done now as well. 
If you adhere to this level of servicing now, you will have a sound base point to move forward from from here on. 
Perhaps you could let us know about it’s previous service history. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks Gareth for taking the time to reply. 
 

so the service history on the vehicle looks like this:  

Audi Main Dealer 22/11/2017 - vehicle mileage 18,777 (what it says on receipt) -oil change and inspection service - oil filter / drain plug / cleaner / filter ins / engine oil / health check 

Independent Garage service 26/03/21 - vehicle mileage 42k - oil filter / air filter / drain plug / oil 5 litre. 
 

Independent Garage Service 09/02/22 - 48,992 miles (this is just before a bought the vehicle) oil filter / engine oil / timing belt 

mot is due 01/03/23

Please advise? Thanks 

Hi Guys

I have Audi A4 1.4 tsfi 2016 MODEL (petrol), which was bought last year in March from an independent dealer, when purchased it had a oil and filter change and timing belt replaced (since then i have topped the oil).

The vehicle has done around 4k miles in 10 months or so (53k miles in total).

Yesterday i got a message on the dash stating Inspection Due within 5300 miles or within 28 days.

Inspection Due - can anyone give any information on this and what is needed?

I have rang the main dealer, they weren't 100% sure and stated it may need a brake fluid change £91.20, if it needs a major service then it would be £365.00 plus the brake fluid.

Rang an independent Audi garage and he stated dont worry about the inspection due but may need a major service which would include a major service/inspection, oil and filter change / cabin filter / brake fluid £435.00

Rang a local garage who deals with Audi, theyve stated oil and filter change / brake fluid £225.00 

I have no idea what is needed at this stage - am thinking of getting it serviced at 12 months with the MOT due in March - but what do i go for?

Help would be appreciated.