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To correct slightly, The ABS pump has an ECU in it. This has a fault counter which counts up to a pre determined number. When this number is reached it gives a do not drive message to the car dashboard. Audi cannot reset this fault. Audi's remedy is to replace the pump unit at a cost of £3300, or to do it on warranty. A company called ECUTESTING.COM can reprogram the ECU module for £289 and it works. The fault I originally had was the vac sensor went faulty and I didn't get it fixed in time. The pump is not faulty. The servo is not faulty. It is merely an ECU counter chip that cannot be reset by AUDI. Replace the vac sensor and then have the ECU reprogrammed. This reprogramming works and is correct. Please check it out before being stung for what should be an Audi recall!

As promised… Got in touch with main dealer (in Ipswich) today. Quote for new cam belt and fitting incl VAT £813.60 !!! Asked the local approved one over here too, had to leave a message, but no one came back to me. Will be sticking with my independent. 👍

AUDI A4 2017 (67). I had a brake fault which said on the dash, basically restricted brakes - take to a garage. Booked it into my local garage who diagnosed the G608 vac sensor on the servo to be faulty. After they played around with it the fault disappeared and we thought it was due to the hot weather affecting the connection plug (was the 33degrees in the summer of 22). 2 weeks later the fault returned. I don't use the car much so put off taking it in again. Then, it failed drastically and the warning Do Not Drive came on the dash. Took it back to the garage who then replaced the sensor, but could not remove the Brakes - do not drive message. They suggested that AUDI main dealer should be able to remove the message with a reset, so, off I went to AUDI. £65 for a diagnostic and then they said the servo and ABS unit has to be replaced at a cost of..... £3300. Ouch! to be fair to the local dealer they did try to get this done through warranty, but mine was just out. I did some initial enquiries and searches but didn't find this forum at first. But, during my search and talking to other owners, I was put on to ECU testing. This company can reprogram the ABS ECU. AUDI UK had an email from me to suggest this should be a recall and they refused to take any action on this. They said the only course was to have it all replaced at the costs quoted. My complaint is that they should learn how to reprogrammed this as the pump, servo and no part has been damaged due to the G608 faulty sensor and that their own software in the programming of the ABS unit is the only fault here. Audi UK disagree and told me to write to Germany as they are only a distributor! So, the fault is, if you get the pressure vac sensor faulty, the ECU in the abs unit counts up and when it gets to about 30 starts (driving the car) it then puts the do not drive fault on. I spoke with a master tech at AUDI and they cannot reset this unit. The £3300 is for the ABS unit, 2 ltrs of brake fluid and 2.5 hours labour to replace it. Most people are fortunate to get it done on warranty, but I wasn't so, with the aid of a T5 socket, removed the ECU from the pump unit and sent it to ECU testing. They tested it, reprogrammed it and sent it back at a cost of..... £289. A great saving of >£3000. the sensor fitted cost me about £100 so basically the repair was 10% of what the main dealer can do it for. Look up ecutesting.com or email them info@ecutesting.com They were extremely helpful, tested for free and then repaired and sent back within a week. I HOPE THIS HELPS EVERY A4 OWNER THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM.

The picture attached is my new Audi A3 1L TFSI Sport! Love it!

Thanks for the info and advice Gareth. Yes the 2 quotes were from my independent and, like you, have assumed due to price increases. I haven’t approached the main dealer as there’s only an Audi Approved one here, but will do as you advise as definitely worth checking consider8ng the cost, will also ask about the auxiliary belt 👍 will update here when I’ve further info. 😀 Best regards, Ann

As promised, I found it under the TT section but the principle will be the same.

Who was the professional who advised you to buy a new hood Christopher? Have you tried taking advice on the mainland? I did use a ‘industrial/professional’ type contact adhesive that has remained well secured for over 25 years - but that was 25 years ago, and the memory doesn’t serve well over that time! Suffice it to say, there will be something suitable out there. Research is your best friend here, and once you find that ‘industrial’ adhesive, you will need to ensure the mating surfaces are scrupulously clean - this will be the secret to success. Sorry I can be more specific. Kind regards, Gareth.