Everything posted by cliffcoggin
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Hello there
Good morning Michael. We as a group do not have access to Audi data because the forum is not affiliated in any way to Audi. Individual members might be able help, but it's unlikely so don't hold your breath on that score. "Audi are being difficult to deal with" has a familiar ring on the forum. Some of us would regard that as an understatement.
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Water Ingress after Suspension Arm Replacement
Please do.
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Water Ingress after Suspension Arm Replacement
I am in Kent, so no I can't help on that score.
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Water Ingress after Suspension Arm Replacement
Depending what parts of the suspension have been replaced, I suppose it's possible the rubber boot sealing the gear stick into the floorpan has been disturbed.
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DPF issue
It sounds like the sensor was mapped out to get rid of an irritating warning, while not solving the fundamental problem that caused the warning in the first place. No wonder remapping gets such a bad reputation.
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A6 Allroad 12v battery replacement
Yes, it's true the battery/car will need coding, however it isn't only VCDS that can do the job. Others can as well, though I don't know specifically which ones.
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A3 2013 8v CRBC engine diesel. RELAY location
Yes there are a few of us. That's not to say any are available or able to help with your particular problem at the moment, so best to wait a couple of days. Patience is a virtue.
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How to update maps
Search these forums for "satnav update".
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A5 Help Running Issues
Take it elsewhere then.
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Fuel smell through heater vents
That makes no sense at all. Either the staff are incompetent or they are trying to defraud you. Either way, take it back and give them another chance, then refer the garage to Trading Standards if you don't get a satisfactory response.
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Audi Independent Repair Specialists
Jules. You can see for yourself how few responses have accumulated in nine years, and probably half of them were questions like yours rather than answers. Nevertheless the regulars here usually recommend an independent over an Audi dealer for a variety of reasons, but you will have to do your own research. I hope you can bring us some good news soon.
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A5 Help Running Issues
Hundreds of people have had those symptoms, but that does not mean the causes were the same as yours. Your best bet would be to get the error codes scanned. I am surprised your garage did not do that in the first place before possibly wasting money on a fuel pump.
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Audi Independent Repair Specialists
Jules. Please let us have a report on whichever one you choose to do the work.
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Roof Hydraulic pump
Richard. I have merged your two identical topics.
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Gear boxes
You have more patience with these P&R merchants than me Gareth. One unanswered reminder from me and they're out.
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OBDEleven - Help decoding fault messages
You're right, I don't know. I expect any garage capable of testing the battery properly will also be able to code one as well.
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OBDEleven - Help decoding fault messages
It could very well be a weak battery, which can cause the symptoms you describe and erroneous error codes, so the first thing to do is get it tested along with the alternator. If it needs to be changed ensure it is coded to the car. See this: https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/29630-constant-tone-when-engine-started-but-no-dash-warnings/#comment-124249 Winter always reveals dying batteries.
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battery replacement
I'd want it gold plated for that price.
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Ignition startup issue
The ability of a battery to crank the engine at normal speed is not proof that it is in good condition. Only a deep discharge test can do that, so it never hurts to carry out a test. See this: https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/29630-constant-tone-when-engine-started-but-no-dash-warnings/#comment-124249 Nevertheless I am inclined to think the ignition switch is at fault here.
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Passenger doors wont open from inside or outside
That's good to know.
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Public charging points
The car port is type 2 only. Good luck finding a working public charge point, and definitely take your own cable. See this for more detail of the different plugs: https://electriccarhome.co.uk/charging-points/charging-point-connector-types/
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Ignition startup issue
Your description certainly sounds like an ignition switch fault, but don't entirely disregard the battery. The cold weather always reveals weaknesses in batteries.
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Public charging points
That is a type 2. You will be lucky to find a working type 2 charge point in my part of the world, and if you do you will often need your own cable. Having said that, a picture of the charging port of your car would be more helpful because it may be a CCS (combined charging system) having the 7 pin AC connection you showed plus beneath it a separate 2 pin connection for DC. The point being that CCS allows AC charging at home and DC charging in public.
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Wheel bearing? But which one??
You don't have to rotate the wheel quickly, not does it matter if the transmission is connected. It is the sound and feel of a worn bearing that you are trying to detect, not the resistance to motion.