Steve Q

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If you live in a speed hump or pot hole area like I do then I'd avoid. You could always look at a suspension kit from Bilstein or similar.

You're welcome. I wonder if a msin dealer more advanced diagnostic machine would do it? Surely the steering rack can be dismantled and any module replaced?

My advice would be to get it to a garage got a diagnostic check. This could be as simple as a failed battery or alternator. When you tried to start it was there any cranking or just nothing?

Welcome to the forum Ian, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch ☺️ As you've had multiple electrical issues my first port of call would be the battery. How old is it? The life of a battery is usually 5-7 year average. Once they start to fail they can often throw up Various electrical gremlins simultaneously. Garages such as Halfords can do a battery test for free. This could also explain the failure of the start stop system. As it won't activate if the battery is dieing. As the car doesn't want to turn itself off and not start again. regarding your shocks if it were mine I would try and get genuine replacements. On my a6 c5 I had to replace my rear shocks in September with aftermarket parts as Audi no longer supply genuine ones. Ive got kyb shocks which see ok abd were reasonably priced. However long term I might get a full suspension set up from Bilstein or similar.

I've found this YouTube video which might help as well as this link: https://victoriamgclub.com/steering-wheel-locked-on-my-audi-a6-what-can-i-do/ From.tbe.loojs of things you'll need to plug it into a diagnostic machine to check.

Glad you got sorted 🙂 modern car electrics are a right pain! A d confusing!

My advice is look at buyers guides on YouTube. But if you're doing 7k miles a year then I'd strongly recommend you get a petrol. The diesels like to do big mileages. And short journeys can block up the dpf & EGR as the engine doesn't get warm enough to get rid of the soot via a regeneration. This is where it burns off the soot particulates. They're around £1000 to replace.

I think if it can be turned off you'll need someone who has access to vcds or similar software. These links might help: https://www.a1-forum.co.uk/threads/stop-start-and-hill-hold-assist.6917/ https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b8-platform-discussion-128/how-can-i-remove-hill-holder-feature-2876403/

First thing they'll do is a rest as it's the cheapest option

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Can't say I've heard it before on your model. The fuel guage might need resetting on the ecu.

Apologies I might have got wirers crossed. However if the garage are changing one under warranty surely they should be advising the other one to be changed too?

It might be something as simple as the bulb holder cover not being secured correctly.

Have a read of this: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d2-platform-discussion-8/check-out-pre-facelift-a8-bi-xenon-one-piece-headlight-1740906/ Needless to say I do t think it'll be cost effective as you'll need to change bumper, wings, bonnet at the very least.

As Gareth has said they should be chdbged in pairs and the garage will know this. Therefore they've tried to cut corners. Honesty goes along way. They should have said that the other needed changing too even if it meant you paid for it. It's safety at the end of the day.

It might be worth you removing the headlight and try and dry it out. Removing it will allow you to fully inspect it for cracks or perished seals etc

If it's ex police there might minimal service history as the vehicles are maintained in house. This would support your theory Gareth.

Cambelt and water pump change, gearbox oil changes etc. Make sure all electronic items work. Have a look on YouTube for buyers guides.

My advice would be to look for Audi retro fit companies on Google. Light retro fit for example. Not that ive ever used them.

Was the car a taxi at some point? As a lot of taxis have recording equipment fitted.

I think it'll be the contacts or actuator. It'll definitely be because of the water.

The only thing I can think is start stop reduces the vehicle tax.