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Glad you've loved all your Audis Jonathan 🙂 is your current Q7 your favorite? Cheers Steve

So glad you got the problem resolved abd at such a bargain price. Happy future motoring Geoff 🙂 Cheers Steve

I do agree it is both annoying and frustrating. But not helped as there was some many different models of a3 8p over the production run. What model of a3 8p is yours? I believe there are 4 different heights for the springs which are set out as you describe: Standard which is found on SE models etc Sport S-Line S3/RS3. It gets more complicated though, as non sport models of any variant could be specified with sports suspension as an optional extra. My advice would be to look at the build sticker which can be found in either your boot or inside front cover of your service book. Use a vag decoder as per link which may help determine which suspension you have. http://prsearch.planetvag.com Cheers Steve

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Hey Robert, Good luck with the sale. I've removed your personal details from your post and asked interested individuals to PM you. Cheers Steve

I believe the problem is caused by the brake servo pressure sensor. Cheers Steve

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If I were you the first thing I'd do is get the glass out and using a multimeter or 12v test lamp see if you have power at the connections, if it is the wiring then it connects through the door panel. Cheers Steve.

This could be just a loose connection. My advice would be to remove the lower Steering Wheel cowl to see if there's any loose wires. Here's the a5 online workshop manual which may help: https://workshop-manuals.com/audi/a5_quattro_coupe/v6-3.2l_(cala)/body_and_frame/interior_moulding/trim/dashboard/instrument_panel/component_information/service_and_repair/instrument_panel_overview/ Cheers Steve

You're most welcome Carl, please keep us posted on how you get on. Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum Wayne, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 My first port of call for the compressor would be eBay as a used or reconditioned part as the part new will be very expensive. Cheers Steve

We'll keep an eye out for you Gavin 🙂

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Audi withdrawal to leave BMW as DTM’s only manufacturer Germany’s premier touring car championship, the DTM, has suffered another blow as Audi has announced it will pull out of the series at the end of the year. Just two years ago the series boasted three of Germany’s premier brands. Mercedes withdrew at the end of the season, but Aston Martin arrived in its place for 2019. However Aston Martin left after a single, uncompetitive season, and Audi’s departure is set to leave BMW as the only manufacturer on the grid in 2021. Audi announced its decision stating its intention to become “a provider of premium mobility with a carbon-neutral footprint”. Like Mercedes and BMW, the brand is also active in Formula E, which “will be taking center stage in Audi’s future motorsport activities”. “Audi has shaped the DTM and the DTM has shaped Audi,” said Audi chairman Markus Duesmann. “This demonstrates what power lies in motorsport – technologically and emotionally. With this energy, we’re going to drive our transformation into a provider of sporty, sustainable electric mobility forward.” Referencing the company’s slogan ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’ (“lead by technology”), Dusemann added: “That’s why we’re also focusing our efforts on the race track and systematically competing for tomorrow’s ‘Vorsprung.’ Formula E offers a very attractive platform for this. To complement it, we’re investigating other progressive motorsport formats for the future.” Like other motor racing series, the DTM is currently on hold due to the global pandemic. “We’re hoping that this currently difficult situation will improve soon and that we’ll still be able to contest a few DTM races this year,” said member of the board for development Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler. “The fans would deserve this, and so would [series promoter] the ITR, our drivers as well as our teams and partners, who will now have adequate advance notice to reposition themselves for the time after 2020. Successful motorsport is – and will continue to be – an important element of Audi’s DNA.” The DTM has explored a tie-up with Japan’s Super GT series, and the two jointly held two events last year. Honda, Nissan and Lexus each sent a single car to the DTM’s season finale at the Hockenheimring. Article courtesy of Racefans: https://www.racefans.net/2020/04/27/audi-withdrawal-to-leave-bmw-as-dtms-only-manufacturer-in-2021/

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I have not done it, but the wire will all terminate within the tailgate at connectors that will unplug. That is the only way they can wire a car. Just take the new tailgate and remove the inner liner and trace out the wires to each termination point, should be fairly straightforward. Wires should be at the 3rd brake light, one on either side of the defroster and one at the radio antennae(top 3 defroster lines). That should be all of the wires in that loom. Should be 3-4 plugs in total possibly 5 if the radio is plugged in on both sides, which I doubt. As a help, tie string to the ends of each connector so as you pull them out you will be able to pull hte connectors back in from your wiring harness. Make sense? Just will save you lots of cursing and screaming trying to fish the wires through the metal is all. I believe the interior fabric panel is on with clips, don't forget to remove the screw holding the pull handle on as well. Just cut and splice. You'll have to pop off the center panel an C pillar panel. Also this link is a workshop guide. But be warned you'll need to cross off some ads etc. Worth a read though as its a step by step guide to the boot: https://workshop-manuals.com/audi/tt_quattro_coupe/v6-3.2l_(bhe)/body_and_frame/doors_hood_and_trunk/trunk/liftgate/trunk/liftgate_interior_trim_panel/component_information/service_and_repair/tailgate_trim_removing_and_installing/ Hope that helps.

The question is it worth the risk? I know if my car had had that extensive work I wouldn't be selling it straight away as I'd want my use out of it. The first sign the dsg box has missed a service is that the gear changes won't be smooth abd it may not engage all gears such as reverse. If you were to go ahead I'd make a gearbox oil change a first priority. As Gareth has said you need an independent inspection from the RAC/AA or similar. If the seller refuses you to have this done then definitely walk away. As clearly he or the car has something to hide. Cheers Steve

I guess this will depend on how powerful the charger is. Normally, a car battery often holds 48 amps so if you charge it at 1 amp, it will take you 48 hours. Similarly, if you charge your car battery at 4 amps, the total time to make the battery fully charged is about 12 hours. however you'd be surprised how many electrical/mechanical problems can occur by a failing battery. My advice would be to change that first to see if it helps remedy the other problems. cheers Steve