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I need a replacement boot lid for my A2 2005 aluminium body Edward

Thank you. I am going to keep an eye on it and discuss it with Audi at the first service. With the drips being equal and on both sides I am guessing that it is rainwater rather than something internal. I appreciate you taking the time for considered thought

Il post a picture to help explain what I mean about the airbag part that you shouldn’t have anything in, all wires should go above the Jesus handle fixings and secure to either the bodywork or be above the roof lining about 6inchs inwards like other manufactures do

Problem is with the colour marks I can't see them local company said he's got 3 or 4 options so bit stuck at the moment. Thanks for reply

Thank you! Now I have to figure out why the satnav has stopped working. 😂

Did you work out what it was Davie?

Hi All, this is a long term issue that I have been reluctant to go to a mechanic for because I am stubborn and like fixing things myself. However, I am now starting to question whether something is an issue or not. Approximately 1 year after buying the car (2011 A6 C6 3.0 TDI manual) my wipers stopped working completely. I was quoted £500+ to have them fixed, I bought used linkage from a breaker and replaced myself, resealed the windscreen scuttle panel with 3M weather sealer (probably the start of my issues). IMG_1972.mov 2 years later which takes us to October 2024 I discover a huge amount of mush (leaves, soil, water) in and around the linkage area and ECU box on the opposite side of the engine bay. I sucked out and cleaned as best as I could, water seemed to drain normally after that. I cleaned the old 3M weather sealer from the scuttle panel to windscreen joint and applied a more flexible black silicone sealant, which when dry feels like rubber. IMG_0326.mov A month ago I clean my car (snow foam, pressure washer etc) and afterwards I lift the bonnet to dry the plastic cover at the top of the engine bay (the plastic cover that slots into the plastic scuttle panel). When doing so I notice a load of snow foam that had found its way into the crevices near the ECU box and the wiper linkage area. Not much water just foam, I use an air duster to displace the foam and dry the area. 2 weeks ago I discover water in the drivers footwell after rainfall. Yesterday I remove the wipers, scuttle panel, wiper linkage and realise that when I cleaned out the mush in October, the grommet gasket that allows the bonnet release cable and some electronic wiring passed from the engine bay to the cabin, that grommet isn’t seated properly around the grommet passing into the cabin, which is how the water got into the cabin. I seated it properly and then also put some black silicone sealant around that gasket. (By this point you’re probably thinking about investing in black silicone sealant shares with me around) Like before, I refit everything and resealed the scuttle panel with…… you guessed it…… black silicone sealant, this time though I put some in the groove, pushed the plastic panel into place and then smoothed over to create a seamless joint for water from the windscreen to pass over and into the scuttle drain. IMG_0605.mov Had a little look this morning, footwell is dry! But looks like water is still getting into the linkage and ECU area. At this point I’m wondering if that is just normal behaviour and I should just allow it to happen. Looking at the drivers side wiper drain hole in the panel, it seams to just drop the water very close to the grommet that was letting water pass into the cabin. i have attached 3 videos. 1 of the mushy leaves and soil, 1 of the foam/leaf discovery and 1 from this morning showing water that is found its way to near the linkage bushings and ECU box. If anyone has a greater understanding of this matter then I really would like to know, I’m at a crossroads between putting everything into this car to keep it going (it’s only at 92,000 miles) or selling and going for something like a newer (2016-17) A6 or A7, which would possibly have its own set of problems

Hello Daniel, Charging the battery to prove it is serviceable is really meaningless. You need to get its efficiency measured over the important parameters, before you can eliminate it as being a contributor to your issue. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Mathew, LUK should be able to advise you which stockists - if any - have it in stock, and if out of stock in U.K. and Continent, when it is likely to be back in stock. Does this kit include the dual mass flywheel? In terms of motorfactors, who have you tried? Kind regards, Gareth.

When driving if I accelerate hard the glow plug light flashes.not sure what this could be is it injectors.if I stop the engine and restart light goes off.and car drives as normal with or without light on

Have been looking for a vehicle to replace my now aging Jaguar XF ... it's been a wonderful car but now is the time to change as it approaches 12 years old. Been to most the garages in the Swansea area and yesterday got blown away with the specification of the Q4 eTron 45. So much so that we'll probably order one after the Easter holidays. In fairness, the salesman answered just about everything I asked of him, but I've joined this forum so that I may ask owners their opions of specific things. Thanks for having me.

Hi folks, I have exactly the same issue as described here - a buzzing noise that is killing me. Does anyone have any solutions?

Ahh, indeed exactly what occurred. You tube it great to find out these things but in this case its not something youd search for when the car is saying all is good!! Th garage I bought the car from ultimately has paid the £727 bill for repairing the ABS ECU so all has ended well! The lovely people who fixed the car also gave me the full diagnostic report too, which was also nice. Thanks for your help, I am going to tell everyone I know about this potential money waste!!

Hello, i am looking to upgrade the front bumper on my Audi A3 8P s-line 07' year, wondering if i can install an 08'-12' front bumper, this one particular, will it fill perfectly or no, thanks for help 🙂

Thanks all, i'll have a look through and update.

Any progress with this Alan?

I think the important decision is whether to keep it and spend on it, or part with it, or indeed just park it up and look at it! Obviously, you are the only one who can make that decision - we cannot do that for you. I think I have given you a workable way forward if you do decide to keep it. Please let us know what you decide. Kind regards, Gareth.

That’s great and I think everyone who suffered the loss of channels has had them restored I would like to think that due to the communications and comments generated by all on the post decisions have been reversed.

I’m only get approx 38-40 in the 40 tdi ! however mine is mainly stop starting in town . just wondering do any of the drive modes make a difference ? I’ve just left it in ‘ auto ‘

That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of that at all. Sounds like the best solution to me, thanks Steve, good thinking mate.

Hi Dan, Thanks for that. The best offer I got standard was Aviva just below 1K with most of the bits & pieces. Haven't checked for a remap at the moment but would be interesting to know what the difference would be Kind Regards Steve

My phone works fine in bluetooth for calls etc thru radio...2012 q3 When try to put on google maps there are no instructions being said over music radio. My phone is samsung s22ultra

Thanks Alen, As Cliff says, and just let us know if you need advice on how to advertise here, or on the wording. Agree EBay and Autotrader would be a must for coverage. Kind regards, Gareth.

It was out of warranty but I had an extended warranty but that did not kick in as Monmotors got Audi UK to fess up, paid the recovery fee, courtesy car plus the repair

Hi all Can someone put my mind at ease. I have an Audi A5 b8.5 model. The air vents when turned to max (12), seem to be loud - best way I could describe it is like a humming/jet engine type of noise. If I turn it down to 10, it disappears. Is this sort of noise normal, I can attempt to take a video or sound to demonstrate but if anyone can check that'll be great By the way, I have attempted to play around with the settings i.e. Sync settings, changing air-flow etc Thanks Ravi