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I'd definitely recommend a diagnostic check. When was the gearbox oil last changed? As degrading oil can affect gear changes.

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I'd recommend against it, as it can cause damage to other parts of the gearbox long term. Let's be honest Audi didn't spend millions on design/development for no reason. Just my opinion.

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Same as mine, if old Audi's are looked after then they're reliable. Not cheap though but they're a labour of love.

Sounds like a plan, I know on older Audi's like mine the AC can leak due to blocked pipes under the passenger seat.

Preventative maintenance is always good. Especially on the s tronic box. When the oil degrades the gearbox can struggle to select gears.

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Definitely get it in. They need to do a diagnostic check at the very least.

The way you have to look at it, having a stab in the dark hoping you did the solution could cost you more money than good quality diagnosis. It's worth a shot putting the original style manifold back on. Speaking from experience, you can't run an old Audi on a show string. My A6 has only covered 341k miles on the original engine and gearbox because of thorough maintenance. Including preventative maintenance. Old Audi's get cheaper to buy but bills always remain high. That goes for any German car.

Yea it's worth looking at getting it regassed. It should be done ever 2 years. Does sound like it's the original screen. It makes me wonder if moisture is getting into the car - ie a leak somewhere. Are the carpets dry and spare wheel well free of water?

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Is the windscreen the original or has it been changed? If it's an Audi one it'll have an Audi part number.

Hmm I still wonder a lower pulley.

Ah, if theyve been modified then I'd recommend an auto electrican to take a look. I suspect the wiring will run along the the driverside and into the fusebox.

You've done a lot of the diagnostic work. I do wonder if it's a module issue or sensor issue then.

I think this is a standard thing from.wvat I've seen on.otber Audi models. I think it partly depends on how much acceleration is applied from standstill.

I personally Have driven one but I'd recommend you drive one to see if you like it and compare it to the biturbo. Don't forget you could always get it remapped for more power. I'd also advise looking on YouTube for buyers guides.

Definitely recommend a diagnostic check. Could be a door module.

When idling is it with clutch pedal pressed or not pressed a d in neutral. Hope that makes sense

Might be worth trying a traditional bulb instead of the led bulbs. Could always do a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up.

Vagcom won't tell you they've been deleted I don't think. Why taking it to a specialist isn't an option?

Id be taking it back to the dealer. Hope the cars still.under warranty. Could be a faulty clutch.

Replacing it with new could cost a thousand or two I'd guess. Might be worth looking at a second hand one.

Before watching the video I'd have said look at loose heat shields, engine mounts or other loose components in the engine bay. But that sounds worse. Could it be the lower pulley coming loose?