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    Clifford
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    Kent
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    A3 Sportback
  • Audi Year
    2007

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  1. cliffcoggin
    Have you progressed this matter Martin?
  2. cliffcoggin
    I repeat "nothing you can do by way of additives or treatments will help". Sorry you find that unhelpful. Would you prefer me to have advised you to spend silly amounts of money on useless materials? It's your money to waste as you want, but don't expect me to condone it.
  3. cliffcoggin
    In that case we need to find a way to diagnose the fault, which is going to be nearly impossible just on written descriptions. Perhaps the best way forward is to get a diagnosis on a different machine. Code readers differ greatly in their abilities.
  4. cliffcoggin
    One possibility is a failing battery. I suggest you get it professionally tested. Do not rely on a simple voltage reading to indicate the state of health of the battery, nor should you rely on its starting ability. If the battery proves to be in good condition we need to investigate other possibilities.
  5. cliffcoggin
    Diesel? You didn't mention diesel until now so I wrongly assumed the fuel was petrol. Diesel does not suffer from pre-ignition so your problem lies elsewhere. Incidentally diesel, being a longer molecule, is measured by decane rating. As far as I know only one grade of diesel is available here, except for the anti-waxing additives in the winter.
  6. cliffcoggin
    For a little while some of the TFSI engines were notorious for extremely high oil consumption. As far as I recall they required re-designed piston rings from Audi to solve the problem. If yours is one of those affected engines then nothing you can do by way of additives or treatments will help. Doubtless that is why the previous owner sold the car. Sorry, but I believe you have bought a lemon.
  7. cliffcoggin
    It's the same problem that you remember from the old days from your description: pinking or pre-ignition. It's the result of too weak a fuel mixture or a spark that's too far advanced or fuel of too low an octane rating. If you are using the right grade of fuel there is a problem with the engine that needs diagnosis.
  8. cliffcoggin
    A worn prop shaft bearing should be easy enough to detect by any mechanic, so it does seem more likely to be the gearbox.
  9. cliffcoggin
    It's a common problem on Audis, and probably other brands for all I know, that the Adblue crystallises in its tank, pump, and lines leading to the lot having to be renewed.
  10. cliffcoggin
    Thanks for the confirmation.
  11. cliffcoggin
    That sounds plausible. What is the other end of the hose connected to?
  12. cliffcoggin
    No. The noise is always worse when turning because the balls have to move further in their tracks.
  13. cliffcoggin
    Where have you looked?
  14. cliffcoggin
    Why? A wise man once opined to me that what man has made, man can repair.
  15. cliffcoggin
    I am not disagreeing.
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