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Hello Andy, Many thanks for being in touch. I fear this is indeed going to be difficult to answer, and I think I must fall into the category of ‘try it out’, based on the chances of finding another 6ft 8 inch tall, 18 stone A5 owner with mobility issues on here. Of course, let’s hope I’m wrong and someone can help you, but I feel you will have too long a wait on here, and would probably be better advised to just go and try one. I really hope it works out for you Andy. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jordan, Short of stripping out the carpet and side panels, I feel this may be a difficult solve. However, let’s hope someone on here has been-there-done-that, and can pass on their experience. ‘Booked in with Audi’ - OK, that’s one route, but an alternative may be a trusted local body shop. Very often a more experienced route. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, So what space did this ‘equipment’ occupy in the boot in the last model? Kind regards, Gareth.

Or engage the services of a couple of local undesirables. They would get into it quicker than you could call the AA!

Seems it was bought to break Steve. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, I must admit to a complete ignorance of COD, and had to resort to looking it up - now I know ( Incase on the off chance there is someone else on here who didn’t know either) - Cylinder on Demand. I’m now left wondering what volume it takes then to house the equipment that drops 4 cylinder down to 2, that negated room for a spare wheel in the boot -? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Turlough, I would not want to give you a definite yes/no with your car, but what I can give you is:- Apparently E10 has been on the Continent for a number of years , and you don’t hear of many - any? disasters. I ran 3 non Audi classics ranging from 1957 to 2003 this season on E10 without any issues. Did the same last year to a lesser extent due to Covid. I will also be using it next year in a 1935 car, when I raise it from its slumbers! Don’t you still have access to E5 in NI as we do? If I understand it correctly petrol is cheaper over with you than it is on mainland U.K. -? Peace of mind is always worth spending on, so just use E5 if available. After all, if they put the price of E10 up to the price that E5 is now, then there would be no option but to buy fuel at that increased price. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Jamie, Classic below-par battery issues ‘ going to phone around for best prices…..’ . Um! ..If you mean buying the cheapest you can get, then I smell trouble. If this were mine, then I would be looking for best quality at most competitive price from reliable specialist sources. More often than not, buying from specialist on-line suppliers is the most cost effective route - you can try Battery Megastore, Tayna, etc. (there are more). I always buy batteries with a minimum of 4 years warranty, and favour brands such as Varta/Bosch - and now Exide seem to be getting a good name. However, beware that some of these manufacturers have varying grades - so go for the higher grade. Your battery will be delivered to your door, but you will need it coded to the car. If you are inclined towards the simple route, come what may, you could just go to Halfords and pay for a battery from them, and most stores will be able to code them, but best quality at most competitive prices -? Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Darrin, Thanks for joining and posting your plea. If I’ve got this right, the garage are suggesting one or more of the numerous rubber joints are causing your issue. Are you now asking forum members to suggest which one is the offender? If so, I guess you will appreciate this would be extremely difficult without access to the car. I this were mine, I would be asking the garage to spray all the rubber joints with ATF ( automatic transmission fluid) in the hope that that will ease the noise. Perhaps you could let us know. Kind regards, Gareth.

Apart from main dealer, can we take it you have searched EBay, and registered your ‘wants’ on the on-line car breaker link sites such as Partsfinder? - there are more. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Neville, I seriously doubt the fuse is at fault since the driver side is working. You’ve told us the seat cannot be moved leg-room wise, but can we take it none of the other seat functions (recline etc) work either? Pessimistic it may be, but it does seem like you are going to need the assistance of an auto-electrician. Kind regards, Gareth.

The benefits of the assistance of Percy Verance comes to mind! Mirror, contact cleaner aerosol with a long nozzle etc. Etc. - or just take it to a garage who can put it on a lift and have the under-seat area at eye height. There isn’t any quick fix for this Neville, so you have little other choice than the above two - as I see it. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Motor burnt out? Balance of probability would suggest no, since it’s the lesser used passenger seat - unless your passengers are in the habit of making frequent adjustments to the seat positions.

Hello Neville, It could be as simple as a dirty connection, so have you squirted it with some contact cleaner - do not ( in caps) disconnect anything. Did you check ( with a mirror I guess) that there isn’t anything jammed under the seat? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Dave, Thanks for joining and posting your plea. If you don’t have invoiced evidence of its change, then simply take it that it hasn’t been renewed, and worry! Yours should have been changed in 2019 and if so, will need changing again in 2024. I would suggest you change the auxiliary belt at the same time. We take it you have enquired whether it has been recorded on Audi’s computer system as having been done-? Kind regards, Gareth.

Perhaps you can let us know how you get on Andrew, and trust they are of the same quality as my non-Audi ones. Long delivery - well we get spoilt by the likes of Amazon and we’ve become a nation of want on demand. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Gareth, Simple things first:- worth getting a comprehensive test on the condition of the battery. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Germaine, Hopefully we will hear from Norman, but your car is under warranty, so Audi has to sort it. Have you brought this to their attention? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Glen, Plenum drain holes clear? Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Richard, Have you tried registering your ‘want’ on some of the on-line breaker websites? Partsfinder is one, but there are more . Also EBay? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Neville, We do seem to be going around in circles with this. Have you got the physical printed hard copy which would have come with the car? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Norman, I have a feeling that possibly this isn’t going to answer your question, but….. Straight from the school of eliminating simple things first - with a vast array of equipment on such cars, the battery gets a hammering, and it’s quite common for systems to stop operating/ throw up warnings, as the monitoring of many aspects of the battery’s efficiency shows up some deficiency in its performance. 3 and a half years old batteries giving issues? Again not uncommon. Unlikely association?? Personally, I would want to eliminate before throwing anymore handfuls of £100s at it. I must say Norman, your post makes me appreciate even more, the advantages, and almost worry-free motoring enjoyed in a long association with the good old Morris 1000. All you needed was a key - or someone else’s key! - and off you went, without any concern about warning lights and systems not working. Not a diagnostic port in sight, no hint of ADAS - you just had to keep your eyes open, and respect the rule of the road that dictated the occasional wandering sheep took precedence. Life was far less complex, and almost no worries about what ‘toy’ was going to stop working today! Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Drew, I think there is a lot getting lost in translation here, and being polite - it could just be me - but I’m at a loss to understand any connection with earlier posts for E- tron. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Chris, I could well be wrong, but I have a feeling that the ‘if it’s fitted, it should be working’ principle has a slight edge over any other ‘reason’, but it’s your vehicle, and you obviously have the choice of what you want from it. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Neville, but the definitive source of the fuse box layout for your model, will be in the handbook supplied with the car. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Drew, Sorry, but could you put a bit more explanation to add to your post? Kind regards, Gareth.