Steve Q

What a fantastic picture! Where was it taken?

I don't believe it has an inbuilt one. You could always look.at the tracking devices sold by Apple or Samsung which might be cheaper.

Glad you got sorted 🙂

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 The V6 diesel A4 would have had the same engine as my A6. Nice to see youve had a few different Audi's 🙂

This link might help: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/dab-radio-signal-suddenly-very-poor.349691/ It could be the amplifier. Or have you fitted a dash cam lately?

No probs

This link.is highlighting that the rear washer can cause the electrical issues: https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/car-thinks-boot-is-open.109109/

If the turbo is failing I'd recommend changing it for a good quality or genuine Audi turbo.

You can definitely try and try it but replacement is most likely. I feel your pain as I got wet carpets in my c5 which I think has damaged the CCM.

Honestly I'm not sure, but I imagine both should work if you've got 2 fitted. If it's not working it could be down to a failed sensor or broken wire maybe?

They'll bolt in but you'll need the wiring harnesses and then coded to the car. The problem is it might cost more in the first place then change the bulbs or ballasts in the first place. You could always try and source second hand xenon headlights.

Just to add my two penth worth. Non genuine dog or egrs can be of questionable quality depending on what ones have been fitted. I'd recommend genuine ones where possible. So e aftermarket ones are known to fail in less than a year.

When you changed the turbo did you change the turbo hoses as they can leak. Also might be worth looking at the injectors maybe.

I dont unfortunately. Definitely worth speaking to Audi though as I think it's a plug in job. I see your in Leicester. I use AC motors in Syston for all my A6 work. It's been going there for the last 16 years. My A6 was owned by my dad then me from new (20 years). Id highly recommend them.

There's an Audi specialist in Leicester called Chapman's. I appreciate it's a fair trek for you though.

Yea it should be done via obd port. Never heard of the ECU needing to be removed. £100 is a cheap remap. Personally I feel for best results a remap company that uses a rolling road is best for the car in my opinion.

Sorry this has happened to both of you. Genuine Audi products should not damage the vehicle. It also shows a poor quality of paint a d paint process used in my opinion.

I can't advise on the tools needed but my word of caution is that if you mess around with it, then can't do it Audi could refuse to do the job. Or charge you more. If you can get the car to them for a proper diagnosis then they can give you an exact price.

This link might help. I believe b5 and b7 installation is the same. https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/ambient-lighting-in-the-b7.182130/ https://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/89461-ambient-led-retrofit/ Here's the fitting guide: https://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/topic/58026-how-to-retrofit-ambient-interior-lighting/

Definitely worth checking for the smoke. That's great, as any fault codes my help rule out potential causes. I believe all VAG cars have an egr cooler with the egr. I've found this link, I appreciate it doesn't relate to your specific engine but it gives good info on egrs. On reading it, it could just be a gasket leaking. I do feel you could try rad seal but if it did work then irl would only be a temporary repair. https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/196553-2012-A6-quattro-3-0Tdi-EGR-coolant-leak-advice

Yea I think they've got the numbers the wrong way round. Definitely worth considering a faulty bulb then. I also believe if a bulb is dieing but not blown the car will say the bulbs out.

There should be good will on this. But Audi customer care has always been bad. I can say that as my A6 was bought new in 2002 by my dad and the turbo blew 3 days out of warranty. Audi would only cover half the repair. My ford Kuga daily (Audi is now in semi retirement) and ford customer care was no better. But I do believe this depends on which franchise dealer it is as is the case with ford. It might be worth contacting Audi customer services. Or the motoring ombudsman.

My first port of call would be to see if the mmi needs a software update. If not then a diagnostic check might be a good idea.

As per the title the main water ingress culprit into the cabin is from the battery tray housing. causing wet carpets and if left untreated can damage the CCM which sits in the passenger from footwell. This picture shows how to clean out the tray and unblock the drain holes which get clogged with foliage and dirt. Bare in mind another culprit is a cracked pollen filter housing.

My advice would be to take the boot lid trim off and see if anything has come loose regarding the rear wiper mechanism