Steve Q

Bless ya, I know that feeling it's why my classic is in the garage. What are you thinking of changing to?

Shame you're selling your S1 James after all the work you've done to it. It does look lovely and wish you well with the sale 🙂 are you sticking with the Audi brand?

Just standard system then.

No probs at all. If I'm not mistaken that engine was fitted to the TT and other vague card of the era. Please keep us posted on how you get on

Thanks Steve, some great advice there. I'll keep you all posted 🙂

I think the whole car market is over priced currently partly due to the government changing their minds every 5 minutes about taxation, fuel etc.

It's the coding that's the problem. I'm in a similar boat with my 02 A6.

Yes it will be, but if you have Bose it should say boss on your door speaker grills.

In theory it can but you'll need all the modules, wiring looms etc from a donor car then it needs to be coded in.

Thanks Kev, will do.

Thank you for the advice Cliff, it's greatly appreciated 🙂 We've refitted screws, nuts, bolts etc to their respective parts. I've also taken pictures of each stage so we can reverse the process.

Dont worry no offence taken. Forums are often slower than social media. Hope the information has been useful

Please keep us posted on how you get on

So like most people I've made new years resolutions including to stop swearing. This is ironic as my other new years resolution is to remove the A6 engine and establish what's gone on it. I'm doing this with support from a friend who is doing a mechanics course. We're doing this slowly/taking our time and methodically, labeling all pipes, wiring connectors and parts we remove. I'm also boxing components up according to their functions ie air system/,coolant system etc. were also doing a photo diary and using manuals. I was going to send the A6 to a mechanic friend (former friend) but this is no longer happening as I've discovered him to be dishonest and feel the A6 would not be safe in his care. Off the back of this,I'm determined to improve my mechanical knowledge and this will be supported by the fact I'm on a 4 month secondment as support staff in the education department working alongside a tutor teaching mechanics to young people. If any of you have any hints, tips, tricks or advice then please don't hesitate to share. Day 1 - not too exciting as we had limited time, we just removed the air box, maf, induction piping and coolant expansion tank, the later needs changing as you can't see the level anymore. Next plan is to remove the bumper/headlights so we can remove the radiator and rest of the coolant system.

Adding to Steve's advice, please see attached a schematic of the headlight and a link to a schematic https://audi.oempartsonline.com/v-2011-audi-a5--cabriolet--2-0l-l4-gas/electrical--headlamp-components

Are Audi denying they're to blame? If so if recommend a second opinion from an other Audi dealer and Audi independent specialist. Also you could open a case with the motoring ombudsman but tis will be at least a 6 month wait.

I'd clear it and see if it comes back over the ect few days. Had a look on HR forum and this member had a similar issue:

Has it got the Bose system?

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

The centre screens failing is a common problem. I'd recommend googling instrument cluster repairers in your area. If they're after something custom then you could speak to cluster modz.

Please keep us posted on how you get on

My friend and brother used powerflow exhausts and we're happy with the results.

S line looks different too I think

It should fit. Why are you wanting to change?

I believe they're coded