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Hi Foz...welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Steven....welcome to the Forum The sensors aren't too expensive from eBay and also it should be too bad to remove and refit the bumper...I would probably fit all three but carry out a resistance check to compare to the one remaining good one. Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

I have heard the debate for alternative fuel sources to environmentally power the motor car for about 35 years now and guess what? It's still no closer to where it was all that time ago. Years ago we had LPG as a contender which in reality is not too bad as it is a very clean burning fuel....incidentally, the manufacturers and researchers are discussing the use of Range Extenders which could be powered by LPG...so full circle I think. Full electromotive power....I think not, where's the electricity coming from. In the UK, not a chance! In the Nordic countries who are completely set up with producing electricity from Wind, Wave, Solar, etc....yes it can work. Diesel....the manufacturers have now designed the new Euro 6 range of engines and exhaust after-treatment to become as eco-friendly as a petrol engine (almost) and this has cleaned the 'dirty diesels' act up for the remaining future of this power source. Petrol, no problem....unless it's running badly or on open loop on start up but generally very efficient. Incidentally, the most efficient petrol engine is a race engine as it combusts to produce maximum power and extract full calorific content of the fuel leaving very little emissions. Hybrid....now you're talking! probably the most efficient power source for a motor car. However, the manufacturers are now dropping their hybrid programme systematically to go to full plugin Electric Vehicles. Why??? Hydrogen...not while there are oil fields out there providing oil for refining and running power stations. Sad but true! Attended a lecture by one of the Directors of BMW and he stated that their petrol and diesel engines would run into the next 10-12 years with no need to switch to EV. He also stated that autonomous cars will not ever likely be run in most countries unless there is a completely new build city to factor this in. Although they are producing full EV vehicles and supporting infrastructure for charging, it is still a problem with charge range, although this is also improving over time. So, watch this space....meanwhile, I'll still enjoy both Petrol and Diesel until they take them from my cold dead hand

should be on top of the thermostat area/cylinder head area (sure its above the starter motor or oil filter housing) will have a two or three wire connection going to it

from memory it does both

Hi Liam.....welcome to the Forum I'm not sure of specifications but it does ring of 'special edition' to shift a few more from the showroom floor. Emissions are more than likely a remap of the previous edition which may have had the EA-189 recall software installed originally. Hopefully, your Dad is happy with his SQ7 still? Cheers, Trevor

Thanks for the info Dave....very useful and I'm sure that it will help out loads of members experiencing the same symptoms. It seems that earth points are the most overlooked part of the electrical system and so simple and cheap to cure.

Sorry to hear that news Alan. How did the demise come about....was there any rattles or just a loud bang?

Hi Ruben....welcome to the Forum Maybe a good idea (if not too expensive) to take it out for the first few years of it's life as if its going to go wrong, it will be during this time and for warranty purposes then it's definitely a good way of tying your dealership into sorting any issues promptly and at no cost. Let us know what you decide Cheers, Trevo

There is no current discount code for AutoBulbs Direct unfortunately but looking out for a new one as would be handy to have as we are now approaching the dark mornings and evenings...watch this space

I think you have a point there Gareth but unfortunately it is so commonplace nowadays it seems like sometimes you're the only one out there indicating. The only other good addition to modern cars is the directional driving lights/day running lights which come on when someone is turning in a particular direction...maybe they will take the place of indicators :-)

Hi Jonathan....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard I would check the wiring to the plug on the coolant sensor as this tends to be responsible for a vague temp gauge Cheers, Trevor

Hi Ryan....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Geraint...welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Victor....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Tom....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard and keep us updated on your progress with finding an Audi Cheers, Trevor

Here's one for you @Steve Q LEICESTER IS UK.docx

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Rob82DZL How you doing Robin....haven't seen you on here for a while...hope all is okay?

Have you considered installing an aftermarket unit....much more superior functions and all adapters should be available?

Great report Steve...looks like a high octane event with plenty of high-revving engines

Hi Andrew....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Dan....welcome to the Forum S6 is an awesome car...would love one myself but not sure I could afford the fuel :-( Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Good to see you're still here Bradley, have seen you've been busy on the Facebook group...quite buzzing now! I think we're all in the same boat this time of year...I'm sure workloads will settle down over the winter (I hope).

I just laugh at the amount of smoke/soot that comes out the exhausts from the 'modern' diesels when they accelerate from a slip road....where is the pollution control there? If the car is being driven correctly and for the correct journeys at the right revs to labour the engine to keep it clean and therefore no problems....but unfortunately this is not usually the case.