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Gareth. It had been so long since I had to deal with suspension geometry that I am finding it hard to visualise the layout. Whatever the case here I think you would agree that springs and other suspension components should be identical on each side, therefore to adjust the camber or anything else to compensate for unequal length springs is the wrong way to approach the job.

Well if Google is such expert on this problem why not ask Google where the switch is?

No payment required Liam, though I daresay the administrators would not object to a donation. All we ask is that any advice you receive is aknowledged, and that you post the outcome of each problem so that others may benefit from shared knowledge. It used to be called common courtesy at one time though it is far from common now.

I have read that Lion batteries have a very poor reputation on this forum, so I would not place too much reliance on the guarantee. That's not to say the battery is definitely responsible for the problem, but it does leave a question mark over it. If you are prepared to take the instrument cluster out yourself and post it to ECU Testing, you should have it back long before your local garages can even look at it. £45 for a diagnosis, about £180 for repair.

Mine, also 2007, did require coding.

Sorry Istvan. I get translation failure.

I can't really help in the case of modified engines. The mods introduce too many unknown factors.

The camber usually only changes as the springs weaken over time, so I suggest you measure the spring lengths to ensure they are within specification before making any adjustments. Restoring the correct camber will reduce tyre wear and hence may pay for itself.

Yes it may well be the instrument cluster. Rather than explain it all again look at this thread. It details the symptoms (which can vary), and the solution. https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/19885-instrument-cluster-problem/#comments P.S. 2007 batteries do need to be coded.

Chris. I looked into doing exactly that a few years ago, but eventually did not order anything because all of what was available at the time required me to cut and join wires without clear instructions.

Zahir. You have shown us low level in the reservoir and a puddle of coolant, but you have not shown where the leak is. How can anybody tell you what needs to be repaired, let alone what it will cost, without that information?

Gavin. PCV valves are nothing to do with oil pressure. They are involved in crankcase ventilation. Having renewed the oil pump and pressure switch it is beginning to look like wear in the engine bearings, so the low pressure warning needs to be confirmed as Magnet suggested, before embarking on what could be an expensive repair.

Tony. Look through recent forum history. I recall seeing a few weeks a post about something similar. I believe it was a limiter for seat travel adjustment.

Peter. What I see in the pictures are places where the lacquer has peeled off, not cracks. Are the wheels the original factory fitted set or have you changed them?

That's a shame, but understandable. In your position I would do the same.

It all depends how hard it has been driven. As long as the price reflects the cost of the work needed to repair I would not dismiss it. More importantly does the car have a full service history?

Colin. Those are classic signs of a defective battery. When you buy a new one ensure you get it coded to the car else you will get even more problems.

I don't have your wide experience of different brands Gareth, so I would tend to take the safer option of only VAG parts despite their higher cost, particularly on this sort of job where the labour costs are very high compared to the parts costs.

Fair enough Dale. I know there are complications when converting non-original lights, but as it was never relevant to my car I have not kept up to date.

There are file size and compatability limits to the various formats, which have caused me problems putting music on USB sticks. My main computer runs a Linux OS formatted to ext4, so I have to make a point of remembering to format USB sticks to either FAT32 or exFAT if I want to use them in the car.

Jim. It's strange that the water pump was not renewed with the timing belt. They are normally done together because the same amount of expensive work is needed to get access to them. It is possible therefore that the water pump now needs to be replaced, though it would be worthfirst checking the alternator bearings and belt before booking the car for a pump change.

Glad to hear you have solved the problem, and thanks for letting us know. It may well help others. Unfortunately your modified lights may fail an MOT test, but wait for a better opinion from Steve before doing anything.

I give up.

If you are prepared to crawl under the car and get your hands dirty, it is easy to test the CV joints yourself. Clamp each drive shaft in turn with self-locking grips (e.g. Mole grips) and rotate to and fro. If you hear clicking and feel movement the joints are clapped out.

Nobody is asking about resetting the battery. The question, which has now been asked twice without an answer, is whether the battery was coded to the car. Unless that is done various electronic systems in the car will not work. Having said that, battery draining in 10 hours suggests there is some electrical equipment running (dashcam, radio, lights, satnav for examples) while the ignition is off, or an electrical fault. Be aware that if the new battery is completely flat it may have suffered damage and need replacement again, so it's essential to resolve the electrical fault before buying another. It would also be worth getting the alternator tested as they normally put out approximately 14.5 volts.