Leaderboard

Hello everyone, Just back from the dealer where I've signed for my 2022 A5 40 TFSI 204 S-Line 2 Door S Tronic. Very excited to pick up later this week. I can't believe how much the car has advanced since my last A5 which was around 2015. Look forward t chatting to you all. I've no specific questions yet, but who knows what's to come?!

Hi Laura, Mine was finally repaired at no cost to myself but it was a long, drawn out fiasco involving so many different organisations, consumer groups and the media. Initially I got a goodwill contribution but eventually I was refunded in full. They didn't seem overly concerned that I could have been killed. If you scroll back far enough you'll find my story. I should approach your dealership with a copy of the extended warranty (top right) and find out if your model is covered first of all.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Looking forward to seeing some pics once you get it 🙂

Any cheap multi meter (less than £10 from Ebay,) will be adequate for testing voltage and continuity on a car, but don't be tempted to use it for serious electrical work at higher voltages despite what the vendor may claim. However you will need to learn how and where to use it to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the car. That's beyond the scope of what we can do in a forum like this, so you may be better off employing somebody who knows his way around a car.

Thank you for that moment of amusement. The reality is that they plugged the car into a computer and computer said no. End of investigation. Take the car to an auto electrician or an independant VAG specialist for testing. If a new battery is needed ensure he codes it to the car.

That was lucky. Is the release mechanism now easy to operate or will you face the same problem again?

Mirror heaters are usually on the same circuit as the rear window heater. Have you done any testing with the meter as advised four months ago? We would appreciate an update on your progress with this problem.

You're best bet is to go underneath. Smashing the grill is a last resort in my book.

thank you all