Steve Q

Please let us know how you get on

Look a T YouTube videos for buyers advice. Check for timing chain rattle on start up. Timing chain needs doing around 100k. What's the service history on it? Has gearbox and quattro system been serviced? Do all electrical items work? Have a look under A7 section as certain models can eat Dunlop tyres.

What's the fault code fault? Could it be a glowplug, injector, cank sensor or injector module issue. Could it also be a fuel pump issue?

Water mdy have got in via the pollen filter housing or battery tray if drain holes are blocked. Also consider leaking window or sunroof seals.

I'd be very careful with any car cover as even breathable ones can cause moisture build up in the cabin causing mould. Or blistering paint etc. Could you not put up a fabric canopy above the car?

Could be head gasket. Any smoke from exhaust? Or heater matrix. I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

Make a note of the codes. Then clear them. See what ones come back and change the relevant parts on the codes that return in the code reader.

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up too. Could be turbo, fuel or air issue but I'm guessing

Don't worry I do too, 21 years worth!

I'm surprised it doesn't have it for 18" wheels. Is it in the handbook?

Thank you. Maintenance is key. Keep on top of it, and it should be reliable.

Definitely could be the rack.

I suspected as much. Hopefully it won't be too expensive

If they've done the work and not fixed it then it should fall back to them.

That's insane

How long did you drive with the fault?

Not quite sure. I'd recommend speaking to an air conditioning specialist

Audi should be able to tell you.

No I don't think it does. Headlights are different.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Glad to see another 2.5tdi Audi owner 👍

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Glad you've had the help you needed. Like you my Audi has been owned by my dad, then me from new.

Not a bad price. You're better than me. I haven't got the patients to do the work on mine.

Ah right. Might be worth getting an auto electrican to take a look

No probs 🙂

Thanks Kev. Reg is FN02PHZ Engine code aym 2.5tdi V6.