Envy

I have MMI plus on my A6  C7.  I upgraded the FW on the MMI to include Apple / Android support. Now have Earth view back on G MAps and speed camera triggers on Apple Maps. 

Upgrade was from a free download that is held in another thread on here. 

Hi Mitch, unfortunately I did not get to see the actual codes that were being logged. Just a very helpful Audi specialist who read the codes and was able to fix the issue. It is possible that the flashing glow plug lamp on the dash could indicate a multitude of faults but in each case mine were the emissions temperature sensors. 

Hope it is something simple.

Tom

Interestingly your tyre choices are deemed ok for Wet Grip / all season. What sort of mileage have you done on them? Is it hydroplaning or general lack of wet grip you are suffering from? Hydroplaning is where the tyre is separated from the road surface due to excessive water on the road surface, lack of wet grip can be down to harder compounds, new tyres still having releasing agent on them from manufacturing or even poor wheel alignment. Are you liberal with the polish on your car - could the tyres have picked up waxes from polishing? Out of interest how does your ESP cope with it? 

May have been shared on here before but following the demise of Google Maps support on my MMI and the better half buying a car with Apple Carplay I have been looking for options to the point of considering a dash mount phone holder. Once again Google has the answer to my quest and a very helpful Chap on the Web has put on YouTube download links attached to clear instructional videos. Now I am sure there may be licencing clauses in sharing software etc. but if you look for Mr-fix on the Tinterweb you will find your way to an Aladdin's Cave full of free hints, tips and media that may be of use to someone (Worked for me). Note there are risks for dabbling in the world of Software as Mr-fix warns of but with a fair degree of care all should be well. 

Next for me is the 2022 Maps update 🙂 

Just had a second temperature sensor replaced in DPF section of exhaust. When they fail they flag up the Glow Plug warning light flashing. At around £120 they are not a disposable and mine have failed around the 75k miles mark. Get the codes read and it will identify if it is a temp. sensor and which one 

11 hours ago, jdragon said:

Reviving this thread for any recent views on which type of AdBlue to use, especially with it being a contributing factor to the dreaded EGR cooler blocking aka P2002 00

My car specifically is A5 2.0 190 Ultra (DETA).

Not sure how DEF would directly affect EGR as it is applied in the DPF way down stream in the catalytic process. I presume ineffective regen of DPF and subsequent blocking could result in backup of particulates but this would normally be flagged by more frequent regnerations.  

Having a Towbar fitted by a reputable supplier should not impact on your car Warranty  Have you explored other options to get one fitted other than by a main dealer?

On my A6 C7 the glow plug warning light flashing indicated that the Pre DPF temperature sensor was failing. Not saying it is the same for yours but....

The lamp is a common fault indicator and you need to get the codes read to pin point the fault. 

If temp sensor then not critical when intermittent but will affect regen cycles long term resulting in possible future DPF blockage. 

A mate had issues with his A7 air suspension after having a towbar fitted. Have you had the system reset / calibrated on a near perfect level surface? It seems to be a bit of a black art getting it set back up right but when plumb should not give you any further trouble.

1 hour ago, Magnet said:

Hello Jackie,

Many thanks for being in touch with the forum. 
It is highly unlikely that the issue of the car not sitting correctly is as a result of a shock absorber failure. The most likely cause would be a broken spring - which is not at all uncommon. 
If this proves to be correct, then this raises the question about the whether it is wise to also renew the spring on the opposite side at the same time. In my opinion, yes, it is, 
Now the other question is - why are you arranging for any repairs on this 5 year of car to be undertaken by a main dealer? Logic points to asking this question, when you were prepared to take ownership of the car without even checking that the VAG dealer it was bought off, had serviced it before sale to you. If you couple these questions, with knowledge that an Audi main dealer labour rate is likely to be north of £100/hr plus VAT - £120/hr. may result in you considering getting this car serviced and repaired at a trusted local garage. 
Since you have the main dealer cambelt cost, you can now easily obtain local garage costs - using Audi parts, which you can buy mail order at discount ( I would be able to suggest a couple of sources if (in caps) you are serious about embarking on this alternative route. 
Main dealer cost to renew a spring - and/or shock absorber can easily be obtained in advance from the dealer where the car is booked in to. 
Hope some of this helps to address a sensible resolution to your issues. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Totally agree with Gareth - springs should be changed in pairs to maintain a handling balance - please also check the seating of the offending spring by jacking the car up. Had a bad experience of a broken spring moving and tearing the inside tyre wall out whilst driving. Do not want to scare you in any way but its not a job to put off for too long. My A6 is now being taken care of by a local specialist using genuine Audi parts. All service work is done to schedule and updated on the online records.  A quick Google search will help you find the best option and recommendation on here can be a valuable thing. Shame mine is too far away. 

The Audi main dealer experience is not a bad one but does come at a cost - the free coffee and muffins must contribute to the £100+ labour costs.

I did not comment on it being a MAP sensor fault. My issue (failing exhaust gas temp sensor) if left unchecked and left to fail more often / completely would have led to a loss of regen functionality that would in turn screw the DPF. No explicit dash warning to identify the sensor but a glow plug warning and momentary engine warning light were the trigger to get it investigated by a specialist that charged nothing for the diagnostic work. 

6 minutes ago, Stevey Y said:

Hi well if you consider where that sensor lives it is not the most friendly of environments constant stratospheric temperatures just like my oxygen sensor therefore at five years and seventy thousand  its not done to badly.

Steve.

Read my original post on this thread ^^^^

Sensor was the Pre DPF exhaust gas temperature sensor. 

On 8/17/2021 at 4:15 PM, Envy said:

Have you seen any glow plug warning light? Mine started flashing up the Glow Plug warning light intermittent and then an ECU warning that went away in its own time too. I took it to my local specialist who read the logged faults and a failing exhaust gas temperature sensor was identified. Seems to be a notorious point of failure and can effect regen cycles if left unfixed. Not surprising considering where the sensor head sits and what it is exposed to. The fault on mine is intermittent and have booked it in for replacement during next service at soonest possible date.

So sensor has been replaced at a specialist with OEM type for the princely sum of £215. To go at 70K miles a little disappointing.

Have you seen any glow plug warning light? Mine started flashing up the Glow Plug warning light intermittent and then an ECU warning that went away in its own time too. I took it to my local specialist who read the logged faults and a failing exhaust gas temperature sensor was identified. Seems to be a notorious point of failure and can effect regen cycles if left unfixed. Not surprising considering where the sensor head sits and what it is exposed to. The fault on mine is intermittent and have booked it in for replacement during next service at soonest possible date.

Best price I could find was from this place-:

https://www.yell.com/biz/kb-mobile-tow-bar-fitting-and-supplies-corsham-7817385/

Good price, punctual and tidy job. Only issue may be the 50 mile radius but you are on the cusp. 

Just in case they get a little excited with the pricing see link below - they should have checked this when changing out the pads. If the dash light is on then the sensor is done.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/106440178?type=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw87SHBhBiEiwAukSeURuOF5D_f3rGSYyZVbcgMW-u5v76NwInXX3FaDeMtmAfH7PfCEn0PRoC-FUQAvD_BwE

The warning light is controlled through a sacrificial contact connected to the brake pads (normally on only one side of the car) If this is not replaced when the contact is exposed / broken then the warning will not go. They are normally a separate order item aside pads / disks 

Do you have roof bars for the Saloon or Avant?

On my avant the roof bar feet clamp onto the roof rails.

On the saloon the applicable feet will clamp under the roof ionto the door frame.

Unless it was selected at options level the Phone tray does not have wireless charging, it will amplify GSM signal so worth keeping phone there on all counts of legality and practicality. I am surprised you do not have 2 x USB and a 3.5mm Jack point in centre console too. Does it have the SD cards and SIM slot in MMI facia in dash? Between my iPhone the SD Cards and a USB flash drive I have all the music I can eat. The Command button on the steering wheel initiates the voice commands. I use one USB socket in centre console to charge phone. 

Its not on my 2016 C7 with Tech Pack - I recall it being a selectable option before becoming standard shortly before the C8 was released. If you are lucky you will have it 

A friends A7's air suspension went out of calibration after having a tow bar fitted. Path of least resistance is to check for audible leak around corner in question when raising or lowering car, any indication of movement, sensor connection (I would expect a sensor fail on air suspension to show up on fault scan)  calibration next then consider looking at air distribution / control module / strut replacement. If you have air on 3 corners compressor should be ok so it is down to control onwards. 

What colour is the Brake Fluid in the reservoir? 

Never seen red fluid personally. 

Red power steering oil or ATF maybe.

I have also seen red assembly oil and thread lock but that should not be used on wheel studs. 

How many miles has the car done - you state 2020 year on your profile - if it were me I would pop down to my local Audi Dealer and let them decide. 

If it is on the Lease agreement that you have signed then if you do not maintain a Main Dealer service history then you are in breach of it. 

Lease companies have many constraints and penalties written into agreements to preserve the resale value of the car when the term of the agreement comes to an end and the car is returned. I woiuld have a conversation with a few Audi Service departments of different franchises and also find out what actually needs to be done as the bare minimum. If you are on your 1st service after 2 years you are on the extended service interval and that is pricy. Think of it as 62p / day and its not so bad and also get your fill of free coffee and pastry while you are in the Dealership. 

Have you tried putting a postcode into the "Town" entry cell?