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sorted it cheers lads previous owner used cheap alternator fixed by replacing with valeo cheers

Thanks guys for your posts, I totally forgot i posted this! I went for am xtron system with some local guy, have had a few issues and now waiting for the third system to be installed! quote fed up of it now, I checked out the website above and they seem to have either xtron systems or something exactly the same but rebadged.

Hi Sarah this link may be useful https://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving-experience/audi/

Hi Mark, thats a nice looking car, i wish my budget could stretch for something like that, welcome to the forums :)

Sorry for the delay guys.. After the relevant Oil Consumption test, the Audi Service Centre team carried out there investigations, weighed the oil, measures it to what was put in before and although some oil had been consumed, it was within the parameters of the Audi guidelines so no action was needed. I knew this would be the case but least it was a peace of mind to be put at ease and could carry on enjoying the car without having to worry. However, I still think that the Emissions software update played a part somewhere as I did not notice this as much before the update but I could just be speculating. On a separate note, I have now sold my Audi A4 and purchased a new Audi A6, so I will try and keep active in this Forum but will now be going the A6 section also. Cheers guys!!

So I pick up my 1.8tfsi a3 black edition today! Looking forwards to using this forum to learn more a the car. Ill upload some pics once it's had a detail :) have be a good weekend all

Got some ring premium h11 led's for my front fogs,very pleased with them,very close to looking like my xenon head lights. http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/content/led-bulbs

Thank you both for your replies. The car has been transported to the Audi specialist. Think it's being looked at on Monday. I will keep you both updated 😀

Took the car out today for a 30 minute drive, With the engine running pulled back the bleeder hose on the heater matrix and a good flow of coolant came out straight away. No sign of any air.

Hello Graham, Not sure how much of this is going to be helpful since you seem to have covered most of what would be seemed logical to cover, so it may be time to further question the way in which you have done things. Apologies if this appears pedantic but this is what I would do I terms if rechecks:- With coolant at cold, turn the heater control to max. hot and drain the system (collecting the coolant if you can). Remove the thermostat and place in very hot water on the stove, and continue to heat the water until the thermostat is open. Carefully remove the thermostat from the water with a long nose pliers and insert a length of cotton between the body and the open valve (be quick!) The valve will now close and jam the cotton, and you can suspend the thermostat by the cotton thread. Armed with an accurate thermometer, gradually reheat the water - with stirring- and note the temperature at which the thermostat falls from its suspended cotton. This should be 88c or very near to this. Simply placing it in boiling water and making sure it opens and then adding cold water to make sure it closes is not accurate enough, You need to actually measure the temperature at which it opens, and assure youself it is 88. When the system is refilled, as you know, you will need to squeeze the hoses to eliminate as much air as possible and then bleed the remaining air via the bleed screws. I don't replace the reservoir cap at this stage, but start the engine and allow the coolant to rise until the thermostat opens and the top hose gets warm, at which stage I replace the cap and allow the engine to run until the fan cuts in - keeping an eye on the temperature gauge. Obviously making sure fingers and fan are kept well apart, I continue to squeeze the hoses, particularly the heater hoses which should now both be at the same hot temperature. Leave the car to thoroughly cool without slackening the cap. Top up when cold and road test the car with the heater still at hot. If the thermostat passes the correct opening temperature test and the coolant temperature still fluctuates then it's head scratching time again! Water pump faulty? Not had one do that yet and obviously agree with Trevor. Probably a lot of rambling and maybe not a lot of help, but... Kind regards, Gareth.

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