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I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Limp mode would come with an engine management light. It could be an issue with the turbo

It has to be the exact same part number for it to work properly. If looking on eBay don't forget to include international sellers. See if you can open it up and dry it out.

If the head gasket is going then this should be one of the main concerns. I'd recommend getting a compression test done. You'll also need a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

1. Choose your snow foam Before getting started, you will need to select a suitable snow foam for your car. Depending what you are looking for, you can choose from a variety of strengths for different cleaning tasks. You can even select from a range of rainbow colours and scents to make it a little more exciting. 2. Rinse your car We recommend first giving your car a quick rinse in cold water before spraying the snow foam. This will allow you to get the top layer of dirt off your car before the foaming begins. So grab your pressure washer and start rinsing your motor down. 3. Fill your lance To apply snow foam properly, you’ll need a snow foam lance. This is what you’ll equip to your pressure washer with the snow foam inside. Depending on the size of your car, you’ll need between 100ml and 200ml of snow foam liquid in your lance per wash. Use it sparingly as a little will go a long way. Simply pour the liquid in first, then dilute with another 400ml to 600ml of warm water if necessary. It’s important to note that various brands of snow foam may have different ratios of water to formula so be sure to check this on the packaging. 4. Connect your lance to the pressure washer Attach the snow foam lance to your pressure washer. While the lance will typically come with a connector for your pressure washer, it’s important to ensure you have the correct connector for your specific washer, as this may vary. 5. Spray snow foam on your vehicle Snow foam softens dirt so as not to get scratched into the paint during the washing process. Now this is the fun part! Slowly walking the length of your vehicle on one side at a range of about three feet, start spraying the snow foam. Once you’ve sprayed the bottom, walk back along the same line to cover the top half of the same side. Complete this same process around each side of your vehicle and the roof until the entire car is well covered. Remember, walk slowly to ensure you cover every patch of bodywork. The snow foam won’t wash the dirt away, it will simply soften it in preparation for the car shampoo. 6. Wait several minutes Once the entire car is covered in snow foam with no missed patches, leave it to sit for a couple of minutes. The foam will do its magic whilst you wait, tackling all the grime and dirt you have accumulated on your car since you last cleaned it. Try and avoid leaving the foam on your car for more than a few minutes as it will start drying onto the car which can make it harder to wash off. 7. Jet wash the vehicle Once you have waited a couple of minutes, detach the lance and rinse off the foam in neat sections with cold clean water from your pressure washer. We recommend working in lines from the bottom up to maximise your chances of removing grit and grime particles. 8. Follow up Last but not least, follow up with your preferred method for washing your car, whether that involves shampooing or applying a ceramic wax. Then dry using a microfibre cloth or car blow dryer if you have one. Guide credited to: https://www.parkers.co.uk/car-advice/how-to-use-snow-foam/

To get going, follow these simple steps: Step 1 Register on myAudi by clicking on this link: login.audi.com Step 2 Add your vehicle to your account – you will need to have your vehicle chassis number (VIN) to hand. Step 3 Locate your 8-digit Audi Connect PIN under your vehicle profile. You can add this to your vehicle MMI under Audi Connect > Login Step 4 If you have Audi Connect Safety and Service, you need to verify yourself as the ‘Primary user’ following the activation steps under myAudi > Audi Connect User Management. Step 5 Scratch the 10-digit code on your vehicle key tag and enter this into your vehicle MMI under Menu > Audi Connect > Audi Connect User Management > Primary User > Set primary user in your car. Steps 4 & 5 are clearly not applicable if you've not got the Audi Connect Safety and Service, which is SOS

For those of you that are stuck at replacing your external door mirrors. I managed to track down this small guide . You have to remove the window assembly carrier and window frame .The wiring goes in a channel between door window and frame . Hope this helps. Credited to Paul Fox

Just tried to do some research on this. The lite version allows you to charge your phone as well as adding as a signal booster for your phone via the cars antenna. Whereas I think phone box integrates to the cars mmi seamlessly via carplay etc as well as the functions of lite. I could be wrong though.

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Yes it can be retrofitted but it's expensive and could void your warranty. You'd be better asking the dealer if it can be fitted now.

I'd get the garage to check but I'd suspect an issue with the heater matrix.

Excessive white smoke out the exhaust would be a sign of that plus if it was loosing coolant.

If it's the only size Audi does then that'll be fine. You could look at buying one from eBay instead of audi.

I'd recommend you do insurance quotes on comparison sites or try brokers such as performance direct. Could also try Adrian flux, have a search for Dan on here who is the Adrian flux representative for the club under insurance section.

I'd recommend replacing the sensors and see if that resolved the problem. Faulty sensors aren't unheard of.

You've hit the nail on the head on how to resolve the issue I'm afraid. Try applying grease first etc but the sunroof might still need disassembling.

If you're buying a set of second hand set of wheels try and make sure they're fitted. You might still need them calibrating to the car.

According to Audi it doesn't. But worth speaking to the dealer you've ordered from.

Issue with the heater matrix is one option or issue with heater controls.

This is the location on the A8. So it might be similar on the a6

You're most welcome 🙂 A steering lock is a good deterrent. The best security is a ghost imobiliser

Does sound like you've been caught out by untruthful individuals. In my opinion I think the car needs the brake vacuum pump replaced which is the part that's supplied and id recommend a brake fluid change at the same time. If you scan the obd port with your scanner let us know what fault codes flag up. If one flags up for the battery control module then that will explain why you have one of those as a spare. It's the oil pump that's the most concerning for me, if there's a problem with the current one then it could do damage to the engine.

This is the audiConnect app on iOS.

Are you certain the car has those features fitted?

also checking the MOT history tyres were an advisory in 2023 but not 2024 so makes me wonder if they were changed and the ones in the boot are the old ones

Right I've been researching the parts from the pics. The one below is a brake vacuum pump. Part number 03g145209c. That's probably whats wrong with the brakes. The part below is the balance shaft oil pump with part number 03g103537b. If there's a problem with the oil pump then this could damage the engine if ran. The part below is the brake fluid reservoir and is where you would top up the brake fluid. The part below is the battery control module. Part number 4f0915181a. Theres a fuse that controls the interior lights and rear window heater and this module. So if the interior lights and rear heated window isn't working then it's worth looking at fuses. I'm.nit sure which fuse it is though. This part trickles charges out to all the various components when the car is not running. It's situated in the boot bolted to the "bumper" area. All the images I can't see the part numbers. So if you take pics of the parts showing the numbers then I can help further.