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6 hours ago, ninjag said:
I also thought as much, but I discovered that despite the full AUDI main dealer service history, the DSG fluid was not done at 40k miles. Apparently, it's a separate and discretionary service item and whoever had the car at this time was a cheapskate. I queried this with AUDI HQ and that the full service history was misleading to say the least. They basically flicked me away with their finger lol
Aye for sure. I did the DSG fluid and external filter not long after getting the car at 60k miles and thankfully it's been fine. I've now done the rest of the 'transmission/front diff (final drive)/transfer' case today with genuine AUDI gear oil - !Removed! expensive. I was tempted to use Opie Oils but in the workshop manual it mentions that the AUDI genuine stuff has an additive for the transfer case so I didn't want to take the risk with third party. There was also a mixture of options from GL4, GL4+ GL5/GL5 and GL5 which again steered me back to genuine. I'll probably never have to do it again so for all the extra cost. The AUDI parts guy was giving me a hard time over getting the fluid, claiming it as sealed for life but admitted that this was 100k miles. They only stocked 1 litre so I got it online from AUDI in Wales instead.
I also did the rear diff today using genuine fluid so that's all my fluids up-to-date now except brake fluid. I'll probably do it next year as the brake are still sharp as ever.
I do agree if the gearbox hasn't been serviced then they can't say full history. Also sealed for life is misleading and nonsense too, especially if they're saying it has to be changed at 100k. Almost implies Audi don't think their products can do more than a 100k lol. Then again they want them to die asap so they can sell you another car or at the very least in your case a diff! Just think if the car was to last 20 years like my a6 has done what state that diff oil would be in 😬
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3 hours ago, Steve123 said:
You are probably quite right.
Regarding my question, I'd say don't ignore your instincts. If you feel something isn't right then you're probably not wrong!
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Audi Sport have added real punch to the starting line-ups for next weekend’s Bathurst 12 Hour with confirmation of a sextet of notable drivers across a number of R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 entries.
Factory Audi drivers Nathanaël Berthon, Ricardo Feller, Kelvin van der Linde and Markus Winkelhock will join the pair of Audi Sport Team Valvoline entries steered by Brad Schumacher and Yasser Shahin.
Meanwhile, Supercars stars David Reynolds and Cameron Waters will drive alongside experienced local racer Tony Bates in his R8 entry.
It completes Audi’s seven-strong attack on securing a record-breaking fourth victory in Australia’s International Enduro.
“In 2011, we were a pioneer at the Bathurst 12 Hour as the first GT3 entrant,” says Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing.
“In the meantime, many international brands have followed us and thus contributed to the event’s rise to one of the world’s most important GT3 endurance races. With three victories at Bathurst, Audi is the most successful manufacturer in the GT3 era.
“Now, against the backdrop of Pro-Am regulations, we’re facing a new challenge just like our rivals.”
Bathurstian Schumacher will be joined in car 74 by Nathanaël Berthon, a Bathurst 12 Hour rookie, and the experienced Kelvin van der Linde.
32-year-old Frenchman Berthon currently races for Audi in the FIA World Touring Car Cup among his lengthy racing CV, which includes five top six finishes in the Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Van der Linde is a Bathurst 12-hour regular and set the fastest lap for Audi in the closing stages of the 2020 race.
The South African star is a staple of Audi’s global German Sports Car programs and finished third for the brand in the 2021 DTM title. He’ll make his third Bathurst 12 Hour start this year.
Current GT World Challenge Australia champion Shahin will be joined by Ricardo Feller and Markus Winkelhock in his #777 entry.
Feller, who is just 21, hails from Switzerland however has forged a remarkable career as a GT professional despite his young age.
He is the current Silver class GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup champion, won the 2021 ADAC GT Masters series and joined ABT Sportline to contest the 2022 DTM season in an Audi R8 LMS.
Winkelhock will make his eighth 12-Hour start this year and is now one of the most experienced international drivers to have ever tackled the race.
Alongside his lengthy GT racing CV, the son of racing great Manfred Winkelhock finished second in the 2015 12-Hour , 4th in 2016 and 6th in 2014.
Supercars stars Reynolds and Waters will team with Tony Bates in his #24 entry. While Waters will make just his second 12-hour start, 2022 will represent Reynolds’ seventh attempt in a bid to add the 12-Hour crown to his Bathurst 1000 trophy.
The three combinations confirmed today add to the existing cars already announced, which will see Chaz Mostert team up with Liam Talbot and Fraser Ross, Marc Cini team with Lee Holdsworth and Dean Fiore and brothers James & Theo Koundouris share their R8 with David Russell and Paul Stokell.
A seventh Audi R8, entered by Adelaide-based Team BRM, will see Mark Rosser drive with Nick Percat and Joey Mawson.
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/05/06/audi-adds-star-power-to-bathurst-grid.html
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It's been a long time coming, but Audi enthusiasts in the United States will soon have a new sports sedan to enjoy. The RS 3 is slated to reach dealerships in the summer, and its MSRP will start at just under $60,000.
And we do mean just. Audi lists the RS 3 at $58,900, with a mandatory destination fee of $1,095 being extra. Added together, the total is $59,995 and for that, you actually get quite a bit. All RS 3 models have the same turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five, making 401 horsepower (299 kilowatts). For the record, that's a few ponies more than you'll find in the RS 3 across the pond, and power still goes to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It's enough to send the sedan to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, and if you really love the bright green exterior, it's a no-charge color.
However, it's the only no-charge color Audi offers, so being less conspicuous will cost you. You'll pay $595 for any other color on the palette, or if none of those meet your needs, you can choose something custom through Audi's $3,900 exclusive special paint color option. To find the most expensive RS 3 you can get, we naturally selected that option in our fictional build.
Other options include the RS Technology package for $2,750. That gives you a few notable items including a heads-up display, navigation, the upgraded Bang & Olufsen stereo, and a six-month subscription to Audi Connect, among other things. The $5,500 Dynamic Plus package adds ceramic front brakes, a carbon engine cover, and a bump in the speed limiter to 180 mph. More carbon fiber is available in the Carbon package, adding the material to the side mirrors, side sill inlays, and spoiler. Other miscellaneous items like Audi Side Assist with cross-traffic alert and a sport exhaust system take us to the grand total: $76,245.
Audi also offers a few packages that are only available with the green exterior. Those include the Black Optic Plus package and the RS Design package green, but a Kyalami Green RS 3 with every option selected still isn't as much as choosing something with a custom paint job. The total with these items selected is $74,595.
Those who choose no options still get a seriously quick sports sedan that's nicely equipped. 19-inch wheels are standard, as is a sport-tuned suspension. Inside you'll find a fully digital cockpit with a 12.3-inch driver display, a 10.1-inch center screen, and numerous drive modes to make the most of the power. And while 180 mph is a neat bragging point with friends at the pub, a zero-option RS 3 still accelerates to 155 mph just as quick as a fully-loaded model.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/583848/2022-audi-rs3-price/amp/
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In a recent interview with Automotive News Europe, an unidentified contact within the talks for Audi to join Formula One via a McLaren investment is becoming more unlikely. The unnamed contact explained to Automotive News Europe that price expectations between the two automotive giants are just too far apart at this point in time. Could this end Audi’s Formula One Aspirations?
In a VW Group Livestream called "Dialog with Diess" held in German on the official VW Group page on YouTube, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess revealed that both Audi and Porsche plan to join Formula One for the 2026 season. This exciting news confirmed months of rumors about both Audi and Porsche’s involvement in F1.
Diess explained that both Audi and Porsche would join Formula One since this highly competitive space is the perfect way to promote these prominent luxury brands. The VW Group CEO explained that the upcoming 2026 regulation changes are the perfect time to enter the sport. This is mainly because of F1’s plan to phase in fully sustainable fuels to run their internal combustion engines which feeds into VW Group’s focus on green technology.
Both Audi and Porsche have started to work on developing their own engines for the 2026 Formula One season, however, it is still unclear how they plan to join the starting grid.
As for Audi, rumors suggested they would invest heavily in the McLaren F1 team to secure a controlling stake and supply its new engine to the team. The McLaren F1 team currently uses a Mercedes-AMG sourced powertrain to power its Formula One car.
This exciting new prospect seems to be in jeopardy according to the latest leak shared by Automotive News Europe as it seems pricing has become a sticking point between McLaren and Audi. Rumors suggest that Audi is also looking into teams like Alpha Romeo which is owned by the independent racing organization Sauber and uses Ferrari engines or even Aston Martin, which is another smaller F1 team.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/584417/audi-mclaren-f1-team-deal/amp/
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1 hour ago, Steve123 said:
Hello Steve, I’ve checked out the events you mentioned. I’m mean no offence, but they are all too far for us to go just to see the car makes you speak of. My wife and I own a few classic cars and we would take one of those to a multi marque meeting. The Audi is our daily car, so there wouldn’t be much fun driving it to an event too far away.
Something more local, ideally monthly, is what my wife and I want. I have put in my diary the event shown at Santa Pod and we look forward to that. Cheers, Steve.
No probs. The Bromley pageant of motoring is a mixed event which might appeal to you.
If we can get more members from Milton Keynes interested then we could get a regular meet, I'll put it on the Facebook group too 👍
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If you've built up a rapport with them what's making you question it?
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1 hour ago, Steve123 said:
I see many, many Audi’s in the above area. It’d be great to have a local monthly meeting.
It's funny you mention this as I'm trying to start regular meets. Have a look at the midlands section and see if you'd be interested in any of them. Also there's Jap vs German show tomorrow (look under national events), you'd be more welcome to display your car with us tomorrow 🙂
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1 hour ago, Diligentcrab said:
Replaced valve still a problem. Replaced the pump, fixed. I looked at forums around the world and it does often end up being the pump. Got one for £290 so not too bad.
For info none of the errors appeared to be linked directly to Pump
Glad you got sorted 🙂 it's amazing how often it is the pump.
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1 hour ago, Steve123 said:
I have an RS6. Six miles away from me is a main dealer. In between my house and this dealer are two independent Audi specialists. I am torn between all three of them. My reservations about the main dealer is their almost inevitable inclination to discover faults in the car irrespective of those I ask them to deal with. I am right in feeling this way ?
Even if they find faults you don't have to have them repaired there. It's a tough decision. I'd be getting recommendations for each garage.
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2 hours ago, Serrebrro said:
Sadly I'm from Athlone Ireland so it's quite the drive for me but ill definitely make it sometime
No probs at all 🙂
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7 hours ago, Pmc1980 said:
I plugged my icarsoft diag machine to try to code the battery but it comes up "function not supported " I will try it with the launch machine at mu work, as for the last fluid change I don't know when if ever it has been changed
Good plan, I'm still surprised the previous owner didn't code the battery.
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I'd get the battery coded first of all as the mmi might have gone into a safe mode for security. Whilst the diagnostic Machine is plug in you may as well see what fault codes flag up. As you may find the mmi needs a reset or has failed. If it does boot up but you haven't got a code Audi can supply you with one.
Regarding the gearbox when was the oil last changed? The CVT boxes aren't the strongest but if you check the codes for the mmi issue then you might find a fault with the gearbox. As it could be a module.
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You could look at upgraded hoses (silicone) and regarding the limp mode I'd be getting a diagnostic check. Was the remap done on a rolling road or just via a computer on your drive?
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3 hours ago, Stevey Y said:
Hi they don't care just like all the other manufacturers they think if they hold out for long enough you will be forced to buy a Hybrid or all electric car and believe me the problems with these in future have yet to be fully exposed, I cite the case of GM during the sixties in the U.S. where they sold a range of station wagons that combusted when struck in the back right tail light, they knew of the problem but it was cheaper to pay compensation to the barbecued owners than recall thousands of units and fix the problem, when they were getting hung in court fifteen years later they claimed to have used the law of diversity as not everyone would have a rear collision.
Steve.
Ford did the same in the 70s with the pinto or similar in the US. Along with Chevrolet with the corvair in the 60s.
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2 hours ago, Serrebrro said:
Thanks! I'll make sure to be helpful too!
You're welcome 🙂 next show is this Sunday (Jap Vs german) we have a club display and you've be more than welcome to come along and display your car. Have a look under the events section for more info 👍
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5 hours ago, Marton said:
Hi Everybody,
I am wondering if you got anywhere with Audi regarding the issues.
I have a Q7, 69 reg, bought it from the dealership from new. We are having several issues with the car including the throttle lag, engine missfire, noisy rear differential... We have complained to the dealership and they 'cannot replicate the issues', they said all of them just 'comfort issues' and not willing to do anything. Have you found a solution to your issues? Or did you get any help from Audi at all?
Cheers, Marton
Sorry you're experiencing these issues. If you bought it on finance you could contact them to explain the issues and say it's not fit for purpose and you want to return it. See what they say. I'm sure when they speak to Audi something will be done then!
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13 minutes ago, audi999 said:
I got prices for this part from both Skoda and VW as I thought it worth a try, but in both cases, they cost slightly more, Skoda were dearest, around £7 more than Audi. Bit of a surprise
That is very surprising!
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3 hours ago, audi999 said:
Very glad I found this thread because I have the same message on my 2017 2.0 tfsi A4. It's done less than 15000 miles. I have a cheap code reader that is picking up no codes. Has anyone sourced this part from anywhere other than Audi. A quick search results in a lot of hits for non Audi parts (it's not as if the original part is super reliable)
Glad this forum helped you 🙂
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58 minutes ago, Deinhardt said:
I just phoned Yeovil Audi. They said the part listed for my car was 5Q0906207 (no suffix). I explained what I had learned on this thread and the guy looked into it and confirmed the part number variants and interchangeability. Luckily, they have one (a -B part) in stock which has been put aside for me. The chap did say they had received a few requests for these parts. I just made the suggestion that the warning message "You can continue driving" was a little misleading and should say "Contact workshop immediately".
Part prices have gone up this month though - it's now £87.38 inc VAT - but still a small price to pay compared to ABS repair. I'll be attempting to fit it myself tomorrow with the aid of the useful information provided earlier in this thread and fingers crossed the problem will be solved. Wish me luck 😀
Glad this thread helped and glad you got the part ordered 🙂 you'll be back on your way in no time 👍
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11 hours ago, Chogger said:
Its funny you should mention that ,in the begining my heaters were not getting hot luke warm but not hot .so i went and bought a thermostat BUT its not been fitted yet .would that cause the coolant to dissapear and the come back then .and thankyou btw
Sorry to hear of your situation. Hope you find a job soon 🙂 I'm with Steve on this one and I'd definitely fit the thermostat to see if that cures the issues.
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10 hours ago, Deinhardt said:
Hi all
I’m new here having come across this amazingly helpful thread after getting the brake servo and start / stop warnings this afternoon. I have a 2017 S5 with approx 37k on the clock.
The car has been used regularly and the brake servo warning appeared soon after leaving home. I carried on because it said I could continue driving. Shortly afterwards, when braking, I felt the ABS engage and the start / stop warning came on. I continued to my destination and back home afterwards without incident (around 15 miles or so).
All I can say at the moment is that I’m really glad I’ve found this thread. I won’t be driving the car until I’ve attempted to replace the pressure sensor. Just hoping my local Audi dealer has the part in stock, as it looks like simple job to do myself.
Just want to say thanks to everyone here for sharing your experiences and helping others resolve the issue, hopefully before it becomes a major expense!
You're most welcome, glad this thread helped 🙂 the most up-to-date part ends in a letter b 👍
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On 5/4/2022 at 8:38 PM, Chrisa38l said:
Can anybody advise where to get the lcd screen replacement done as car battery went flat and I can’t see the screen for the code , or will a concert CD player fit it’s a w reg car
If it's roughly the same era then should fit. Your other option is to fit an aftermarket radio. What radio is fitted currently?
As the easiest option would be to replace it with the same.
Dashcam footage of Audi S4 B8 3.0T Customer Car Abuse by VAG Technic in Dudley, UK
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I personally prefer experience over facilities. I personally find the polish very knowledgeable when it comes to vag cars. I speak from experience of seeing how many A6 2.5tdi like mine in eastern Europe that have been extensively modded. However most mechanics here don't have knowledge of modify my engine!
As you've had a good experience with him before then that's where I'd be going despite the road in my opinion.