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Recently the car has been giving the impression of a flat battery when trying to start. It would turnover a couple of times but very very slowly. Turning the ignition off and then on again and the car would turn over slowly and then speed up and start but this may take a few attempts. It gave all the impressions of a poor starter motor. But having fitted one on a previous Q7 I know this is a 4 hour job and even with a decent discount is still over £200 for the unit. So decided to ring a local auto electrician that could hopefully diagnose exactly the part that needed replacing. (Vagcom showed nothing amiss by the way). He turned up and checked the car over and said that the cars alternator was charging the battery at around 13.6v. This is a indication of a poor earth and fitted another earth cable from the earth point under the bonnet used for jump starting to the engine manifold. Said he’s fitted loads as it’s a well known problem within VAG that the earths corrode over time and need cleaning. The car now charges at just over 14v and starts better than it ever did less than 2 seconds from turning the key. Turns over faster than my mates 2011 and 2014 Q7’s. Cost £10 for the earth cable and £40 for callout Including 1 hours labour. Hope this is helpful to anybody with a similar problem.

Hi Just ordered my first Audi Q5 S-line TFSI and been given a build date of Mid January 2018

I have now preliminary booked Surrey Rolling Road for Jan 6th 2018. I have (In anticipation) booked it for 4 cars and would definitely like more cars. I have said I will get back to them this weekend. The cost will be £40.00 each(Perhaps a Christmas present). Those interested please let me know as soon as possible There are also plenty of places to grab a cuppa/beer afterwards in Farnborough. I have chosen this places as it seems central for most people in the south. Graham

Welcome to the forum Daz :) You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) Bet you can't wait to get your Q5! Cheers Steve

I've always wondered if they would bring out a new a2 but it would have to impress the current versions strong following of enthusiasts!

I think the problem is you can't appreciate a futuristic car untill it's old. I say this because I think when it came out people would also be suspicious of new unknown stuff if that makes sense.

As it says Audi has successfully won the manufacturers title in this years DTM championship. On top of this Audi's rookie driver Rene Rast was crowned champion! He is the first rookie to win the championship since 1993. Here's the link for more info :) https://www.google.co.uk/amp/gtspirit.com/2017/10/15/rene-rast-crowned-2017-dtm-champion-audi-wins-manufacturer-title/amp/ https://www.dtm.com/en/news/ren-rast-wins-turbulent-race-sunday-2017-09-24.html Cheers Steve

Haha it's been very hectic, been given something big to do at work that is of hi priority so I'm all over the place lol Yeah the Facebook group is going very well! Also I'm saving up for a new car, I love my current car but unfortunately every time I get him.fixed something else needs doing, so looking for a 2009 to 2010 A4 now :)

I have obdelevenpro and its great. What exactly you want to turn on/off in hidden menu ? Also be carefull as you can easly messup the system...

Tonight i will be trying a bourbon i have not tasted before Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, i`m into my bourbons so hoping this at 45% vol is not too harsh

Thank you for the advice. Efficient, straight forward. TA!

I'm hoping to arrange a rolling road day in the next month or so once my a6 is back on the road. Your more than welcome to come along :) It'll be at the same location as the last one :,) Cheers Steve

Welcome to the forum :) Lovely colour and interior combo :) Cheers Steve

Hi I am new on here and new to the Audi world. I have just brought my pride and joy. 😁

Darn it, my phone won't open the file! :/ Im amazed Leicester has achieved this to be honest!

I look after fleet, finance and some VIP business, not far from you. I cover an area and work from some of the showrooms.

Hi I use SHELL normal fuel and about twice a year I buy the AD-Blue from a SHELL station and insert the bottle head into the special inlet next to the normal Diesel inlet no problem.

Hi Trevor, i have located a local automobile mechanic and tuning guru who is going to set the carb up as it should be. We have noticed that a vacuum pipe to the distributor is coming from the wrong place !!! The tune up will take place next Friday so will let you know the final results. Cheers, Keith.

Just got the Heko's

Here's mine! :)