Safety Recall 80C5.Servicing heater element.

[james brown]

Just had recall from Audi.Is my car going to catch fire.

[WPAWS]

here you go m8

https://vw-audi.oemdtc.com/193/safety-recalls-80c580c6-auxiliary-heater-2013-2016-audi-a5-a4-q5

[james brown]

Thanks for info.

[Steve Q]

Obviously your car is at risk but I'd say the risk is low. Better to get it done sooner rather than later. 

Cheers

Steve

[paxterg]

Got the recall too, pain in the a55!

 

[SeanA4]

Same here. With the amount of mileage ive done since September it's going to need a service so I'll tie it in with that if I can.

[Benjamin]

The recall takes an age to complete!

I managed to amalgamate mine with my long life service due in 3 weeks time. When I asked how long it would take, they advised to allow a working day.

Also, I was informed the heater element reaches it's upper limit and then triggers its thermal cut-out.

So hopefully no fires!

[Steve Q]

24 minutes ago, Benjamin said:

The recall takes an age to complete!

I managed to amalgamate mine with my long life service due in 3 weeks time. When I asked how long it would take, they advised to allow a working day.

Also, I was informed the heater element reaches it's upper limit and then triggers its thermal cut-out.

So hopefully no fires!

That's good then, it's always good to combine the work to save trips to the dealer! :) 

[paxterg]

My recall date has just been pushed back 6 weeks because they havent got the parts!!

[Steve Q]

1 hour ago, paxterg said:

My recall date has just been pushed back 6 weeks because they havent got the parts!!

Yea, I've just read that the parts aren't arriving until June! 

Not good really. 

[Ste H]

I’ve had this done the other day on A4 avant- 2014 and I’ve noticed now that I’m getting a left dipped headlight / main beam fault coming up with a bulb picture and a x through it. The front light bulb still comes on for a bit then goes off again. 

Could they have knocked a part or sensor when they fixed the heater issue? The headlight was fine till they messed 

[Steve Q]

On 5/25/2018 at 8:51 PM, Ste H said:

I’ve had this done the other day on A4 avant- 2014 and I’ve noticed now that I’m getting a left dipped headlight / main beam fault coming up with a bulb picture and a x through it. The front light bulb still comes on for a bit then goes off again. 

Could they have knocked a part or sensor when they fixed the heater issue? The headlight was fine till they messed 

They could have knocked something but I'd be very unlikely to admit it. You should see if they'll do a diagnostic check for free to see what fault codes flag up but good luck and let us know how you get on.

Cheers

Steve

[james brown]

Anyone else had problems after recall.

[Ste H]

They said the bulb has gone and needed a new one? Maybe it’s just a coincidence that it went the same time as the recall 

anyway they wanted over £200 for a xenon bulb so got one off the net for £66 same Philips one as that came out 

[james brown]

 Recall  last year .   Emmisions.This year heater element.Audi centre 40miles away .waste of two days.and cost of fuel.Audi should pay for this. Have owned audis for 20 years .i think it's time for a change.