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Hi Marc...welcome to the forum! Wow...you have got some problems! Anyone on here have any info? I would either purchase VAG-COM or similar and have a play around with that or drop it into a specialist who may be able to upload the correct settings into the control modules. Let us know how you get on Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi David....welcome to the Club! Not sure which is the best one to go for but I'm sure someone on here does Anyone?? Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Nigel I think you've definitely done your research to a good level and I would agree with your conclusion. Not sure what others will think, but you can only go with your decision and always ensure that all servicing has been carried out properly to date and with correct parts/fluids then you I don't think you can go too wrong

I always prefer to drop the oil out of the sump as it allows for sediment, etc that may be laying at the bottom of the sump to naturally flow out with the oil....can't guarantee that sucking the oil out gets past the baffle plates, etc.

Hi James Worth dropping into a garage to have that checked Many years ago, I have a Mercedes in for a rattle from the boot area...could not find it, eventually found it was a broken coil spring. Just a thought! Regards Trevor - Admin

HI Curtis...welcome to the Club! I would imagine it is a drivetrain issue (clutch, transmission, flywheel) which would be worth dropping into a garage to have checked before it gets any worse. Additionally, it could be an engine mount or stabiliser that needs replacing...either way, worth dropping into a garage to check out Let us know how you get on with it Regards Trevor - Admin

This link leads to a general EGR bypass plate of which there are plenty available on eBay. Some have a small hole to allow a certain amount of gas through to eliminate an engine management lamp coming on and some have slots instead of holes to allow easier fitting. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A2-A3-A4-A6-1-6-TDI-DIESEL-EGR-VALVE-BLANKING-PLATE-3MM-THICK-STEEL-ND/222051183596?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37431%26meid%3Dc7f0fdecde244786a14322a177aa2e28%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D252133446375

Hi Geoff Found a selection on eBay that may be useful http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Audi A3 S3 RS3 8P 5 Door Roof bars with fixings used 8P4860021N 8P0486022N&_id=142026129144&rt=nc

Glad you've got it sorted now! Maybe that should be a new saying "never fix a car on an empty stomach"

Hi Brendan...welcome to the club! I would advise taking to the car to Protyre as they use the latest Hunter alignment equipment and generally know how to use it properly. Have the tyres worn on the inside or outside edge? Regards Trevor - Admin

HI Dave...welcome to the club! I think continual jet washing (reduced pressure) / soapy sponge (with a very gentle application) may be the best and safest way to remove the grit. Another method could be using a feather duster on the paintwork to shift it without applying any real pressure or rubbing motion. Let us know how you get on Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Nigel...welcome to the club and welcome to the (potential) world of Audi Hope you find a good one...it's probably worth waiting until you see the one you want but I'm sure there are good ones out there still. Let us know when you do get one. Regards Trevor - Admin

HI Alex...welcome to the club! That seems ironic...but at least it's sticking to the theme of German cars Got any photos of the Audi's? Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Rob...welcome to the Club! Sounds like a lovely car...have you got any pictures of it? The aftermarket Stainless exhaust seems like the best bet for long term benefits of no corrosion and usually enhances the sound as well.l Look forward to reading your posts on the forum Best Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Lee...welcome to the Club! If it was me, I would replace the springs as a matching pair if in doubt. Depends on whether you want it to sit at stock height or whether you want to enhance it. Here is a link to a few parts: http://www.audiownersclub.com/parts-results/A6-S6-RS6/Coil-Springs/33582

Excessive water in this country...are you suggesting it rains all the time?

There should be connections for ABS sensors on each wheel...if any one of them is disconnected then that will produce a warning light

Very nice indeed! I suppose it's nice to have controls to switch driving modes but in reality, I don't suppose you will really need it with the engine performance and drivetrain ability...it should just wake up and go when needed and do what you want it to do in the bends. Not sure about the cabling...I wonder if any other members know?

Looks fantastic...all you need now is some sunshine :-) Enjoy !

HI Joe...welcome to the Forum! I would imaging that any driveability issues like the one you describe should bring up the Engine Management warning lamp and also store a fault code of the occurence. If the light did come on, even momentarily I'm sure there will be a code stored in memory which can be read out with a code reader. Let us know how you get on Regards, Trevor - Admin

Hi George....welcome to the Forum! I believe there should be a readout on the centre of the instrument panel usually accessed by toggling the switchgear on the wiper stalk. Regards, Trevor - Admin

Hi John...welcome to the Forum! Sorry to hear you've had such a dramatic failure with your Audi. It may be worth rebuilding, but get a quote from a specialist transmission rebuilder as the tooling will be quite specialist and can't be rebuilt without it. Let us know how you get on Regards, Trevor - Admin

Are these the same wheel? If so, they look very much silver in colour...maybe your wheels have had a repaint following repair?

HI Lee...welcome to the Forum! Not too sure on part numbers enough to advise you which box to fit. Hopefully some other members have tackled this one before...anyone?

HI Brian...welcome to the Forum! I would say that the problem may be when they replaced the pads, maybe the sensor or lead got trapped, disconnected, damaged? If the problem comes back as soon as the ignition is switched on then the sensor resistance is being measured and coming up with not present within the circuit...e.g. open circuit. Worth checking that for a start. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Trevor - Admin