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Hi might be worth getting in to dialogue with OBD Eleven and ask them if their system will deactivate the system as your vehicle is SFD protected and to date they are the only system to have access to the tokens to perform such functions, you wont have problems with insurance as these things cause more damage than they prevent and I suspect in the future they may even load your policy if you have it. Steve.

Hi it wont damage the engine, its most likely the oil sensor in the sump going sideways they are a rubbish design which is doomed to fail, I service my own car and had the same message so I drained out a litre of oil and it was still the same message so I had to change the sensor, these sensors are very twitchy even after opening the bonnet you have to drive at least two cycles [3-4 miles] before you can check it again. Steve.

Hello everyone, I’m hoping I can get some advice on this issue, been happening for a while now. A4 65 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic, currently at 71,000. when accelerating usually between 3rd and 5th gear there is a knocking/fluttering noise coming from the engine. Tends to be worse going up hill. I initially thought it was the octane rating, switched to v-power, did not solve, I use arch oil in every tank which helps but not solved. cam belt is due a change, could this be the issue? I’m hoping it’s not an issue with injectors? a strange thing I have noticed is the car is brilliant to drive when it is doing a regen, no noise when accelerating, car is smooth to drive feels like new. I assume this from the extra diesel being used which is making me think there is an issue with the fuel injection or ratio which could cause the knocking on acceleration. any help would be appreciated!

If under warranty I'd leave it with the dealer to find the fault.

There's always I higher risk of gearbox failure on high mileage cars. But that could go for any major components really.

Hi guys, been a busy year so far not had chance to update on the situation. In the end the EGR cooler was the problem, had it replaced and problem has been resolved with no re-occurrence since beginning of Feb. independent specialist did the job and took about 3 days in total, cost around £1200 with the labour and vat, labour was around half the cost. hope this helps someone else in the future

Does anybody know where I can source a decat downpipe for 2010 a6 c6 3.0 v6 tdi ? I have the dpf delete pipe from dark side developers but can’t find anywhere for the downpipe. thanks in advance.

Hi everyone any information on the Audi campaigns 97 EP and 23 CK would be much appreciated thanks regards AR

You do seem to be rather ‘fixated’ on this gearbox issue, when there are far more things that can, and do, go wrong despite the proof of FSH. Rather surprised that the car has a service book as posed to be recorded on the VAG ( International I guess) computer service record. That would be my main chasing point. Personally I cannot add to what I said in yesterday’s post in terms of gearbox service. They are going to do it and warrant it, so….? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello both, The OP joined, posted on the same day, and never returned to the forum after that. You could try sending him a PM in the hope that he retains the same e-mail address. Please let us know if you have a response. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks. I am taking it back today. The car drives fine. I would have expected it to be lumpy or difficult to start.

At least you're aware 🙂

For this to be plug and play the numbers AND letters have to match. Otherwise you'll need it to be coded.

Glad it's all fixed 🙂 nothing good comes cheap as they say.

Hi my 2017 Q3 as screen backlights have gone and it’s now black, I read that the wiring can snap due to the constant twisting of the screen. As anyone got any idea which wire from the back of the multimedia unit controls the power so I can check it with my multimeter. thanks

Hi sorry Cliff I stand corrected.

Hi the one with only one connection is for the low pressure EGR, the sensor with two pipes is the DPF sensor they are both the same part number but the EGR sensor on the low pressure side uses barometric pressure from the open side to make its calculations, replacing both is not a bad shout but they will both need adapting, I would still be interested in your soot/ash loadings. Steve.

Watching with interest, thanks for posting. im about ti replace front dampers, top mounts and anti roll bar links on my A3. the top mounts are getting a bit creaky. Dampers look to be originals and with the car past 100k miles replacing them can’t do any harm I suppose.

Hello David, To my logic, the suffix A denotes an earlier version of your later B, so possibly from a pre 2009. Significance?? If it remanufactured as opposed to just ‘secondhand’, then the remanufacturer will/ should have the experience to answer any questions about specific differences. Have you asked, and have you had a reply? Kind regards, Gareth.

You will never have such bad trans fluid when u NEVER do launch when u never drive like maniac .. In the past people were owning cars and NEVER EVER thought that they gonna replace trnas. fluid.. ONLY engine oil... Nowadays people doing all sht on internet just to make money from views so they will replace all possible nonsense on car.. When people suddenly shoot off from stop and step on it.. The trans gears making massive friction where micro chips happening from metals.. Nothing is undestroyable in the world.. If you never do all these car abuses your trans fluid will be STILL gold after 5 years or even 10 years of driving car...

Oh dear. I can safely say I won't be trying that myself. Thanks for the heads up anyway Steve.

Did anyone try a different flywheel in the end? I'm likely needing to replace my clutch soon so I'm tempted to try fitting 0B2105266L

Hi Nick, Nice car. No I lost the will to live and gave up. Got a different seat with the spindly leg at the front which I'm not convinced would be as good as a top tether. Fitted 2 genuine Audi isofix bars myself not cheap. The images above show a part number can't guarantee it. But I think you could only fit one top tether seat as the recess is only on RHS of the back of the seat. Seems to me that the Americans had a solution but was unable to find out. Good luck. Let us know. Steve

Looks great, very similar to my 2011 but mine not the Le Mans. currently at 165,000 miles. What did you sort the rear lights out with? the standard polishing kit? Also next time you have it plugged in any chance of sharing the exhaust temperatures - pre turbo especially - we my other thread!!🤔 All the best

Thank you, it’s already in the garage tomorrow for a faulty top shock mount, so I’ll get him to check it out Linda