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ouch! that's expensive! I can see why you want to leave it until absolutely necessary (e.g.boiling hot summers days)

Hi...welcome to the Forum Cheers Trevor

Thanks for letting us know the outcome Callum

Hi Ian...welcome to the Forum MMI - http://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/tutorials/category/13-audio-mmi/ MMI - http://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/forum/89-audi-technical/ Sorry, can't help with the Brochure Cheers Trevor

Trevanator...lol quality name!

It's no so much the distance as I used to drive from Bournemouth to Farnborough every day to work but it only took around an hour. It's as you get to around the M25 that it starts to take the time to get into London. But never say never, I'll see what I can do. Keep me in the loop on this one, could be quite a popular event being in London. Cheers Trev (no problems with the abbreviated version...just makes me sound common, lol)

I believe it is a case of accessing the rear of the headlamp from within the inner wheel arch area....very fiddly! Maybe take it to Halfords, let them have the hassle and to be fair, they've probably done loads and know exactly how to do it in no time at all.

I agree with Gareth...too high for a kick. I'm thinking, cyclist lost his balance and fallen against the door with the handlebars/hand or even elbow? Mind you, I have seen the damage that a Pheasant can inflict upon a car.

Hi Clifford...welcome to the Forum Same with any car really, check it has full service history (preferably from the dealers as they will have carried out recalls and updates) also ensuring quality parts have been fitted. Maybe worth seeing if you can get an extended warranty just to be on the safe side of things. Let us know how it all goes, Cheers Trevor

Mostly the cheap 'scanners' are in fact just 'code readers' but with PC based diagnostic platforms you can carry out a whole range of other functions such as live data, actuator functions, reprogramming/resetting, etc. Probably best to read what each one promises to do.

Sounds like a great idea Bradley...shame I'm so far away or I'd pop up and join in. Good luck with this and if you need help sorting it out, just let me know

Hi Russ....welcome to the Forum As Gareth has mentioned about the operating temperature, I would ask when it started to happen and did anything affect it (work carried out, etc) Also, is the Air Con switched off as this has a seperate fan, so it could be the system finishing off the recirculation and shutting down, etc. Cheers Trevor

Hi Sarah....welcome to the Forum It does sound rather complicated, doesn't it ! I will let others answer this post, who have personal experience of these particular engines and models that you have mentioned. Good luck with your search Cheers Trevor

you can send me a pic to this link Trevor or you could just post up on here

Hi Tim.....welcome to the Forum One possibility in the cold weather is the glow plug(s) getting weak and also another possibility is the pump is struggling to pick up with low fuel level, so may be best to not let it drop so low (and on an incline, which may not help). Have known this on some cars that have a saddle tank (one that draws fuel from both sides of the tank) where the lift pump from the reserve side struggles to transfer fuel and therefore the pressure drops. Let us know what you find to be the fault. Cheers Trevor

Here are some A/C compressors for when you are ready to fit one...didn't think they were too bad price really...obviously plus a regas charge http://www.audiownersclub.com/parts-results/A4-S4-RS4/A-C-Compressors--Clutches/33543

I see what you're saying Paul but what I mean is that if there is a fault with the system in any way then maybe start with fixing the fault and going from there.

Could you post up a piccy of them, curious to see what design they are. cheers

Hi Cubex...welcome to the Forum I would check the battery condition with a heavy discharge tester to determine the strength / capacity and if necessary replace with a quality battery. I believe there are two batteries on the A6 one in the engine for the powertrain and one in the boot for the body control....if so, check both because this can affect the balance. If all is okay there, then suspect the alternator Let us know how you get on with this one Cheers Trevor

Hi Paul....welcome to the Forum I would start with replacing = the compressor and a regas as will need replacing prior to the hot weather coming along. After that, I would look at the system operation only because if the gas pressure is low and the compressor not working then the system will pretty much shut down to only allow basic operation of the HVAC system. Let us know how this progresses Cheers Trevor

Sorry, didn't know the relevance of the 'xxxxxx' but I can now see it is in the area of the water pump so this may be the source of the vapour. If this is the case then you'll need to replace the water pump along with the cambelt...which is probably about due for replacement.

Hi James...welcome to the Forum I would imagine you are correct in your theory of not allowing the engine to breathe. Short runs and not allowing the engine to heat up effectively can lead to the engine clogging up along with the turbo, exhaust system and associated after-treatment emissions components. I would start by running some cleaner through the fuel & engine and give the car a long run at high(ish) revs to allow the turbo to spool up for prolonged periods and the gases to push through all the crud. Works every time, but you may need to do this more frequently to get it back to where it should be. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

Hi Sean...welcome to the Forum I'm sorry but I can't see any coolant leak...probably my poor eyesight ! If you can take some more pictures when the engine cover is removed then it may show something there. Cheers Trevor

Today we have sunshine.....I like sunshine

Hi Julian....welcome to the Forum Generally, the only time an oil & filter change takes place is if the car is in for an annual service, or if the engine oil becomes contaminated (by coolant for example). The DPF and Valve Cover Gasket would not necessitate the replacement of the engine oil or filter as such. Cheers Trevor