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I wasn’t aware of that Steve. I did ask about coding the battery though earlier. thanks

I’ll be taking the car to a local garage next week, seems that there’s no-one on the site here most days for advice. thanks for the advice though

How do I code the battery? Isn’t it just a plug in and sorted ?

Hi Gareth, I’ve just checked the system again and the battery shows 13.8 when the engine is running. Would you say the alternator is needed, I’ve managed to track one down for stop start, as they appear rare as rockIng horse !Removed! at the moment!

I checked it with a car battery checker, clipped on both I’ve fitted the battery this morning, no difference to fault lights on, headlamp distance error, stop/start not working and stabilisation error, plus flashing glow plus. The tester can check the alternator, just need to find it and how to do that I guess. thanks Gareth, appreciate the pointer, that’s a huge help.

I’ve bought a new battery and fitting that today, hopefully that will resolve some of the issues. I suspect the EGR valve also needs replacing as the car is becoming more limp ish

And checked it when running, it’s fluctuating between 11.98 and 12!

Hi Steve, the reading for the battery is 12.61 volts

Hi Steve. Still not got to the garage due to work commitments and closed today. Ive plugged my VD500 in again and this code popped up, P0401 which suggest EGR valve. I presume that would trigger the glow plug light and EML, plus make the car restricted as there is no turbo now. From speaking to other diesel users at work, seems to be the issue of the moment as several have their EGR valves down too. Is there maintenance to do, IE long runs or giving it a blast, or is it just something that needs changing? thanks again, in advance

Hi Steve, I haven’t. With the slightly slower cold start and no stop start working, that makes sense. Could that relate to the headlight and stabilisation lights too? I will get the battery tested ASAP, thank you ever so much for that 👍

Nothing at all? Thanks

Not making a great deal of headway in my searches, if anyone has some pointers, it’d be much appreciated . thanks

Hi all, Our A1 threw up some fault lights last week, with the headlight distance adjustment error and stability control lights coming on. Within seconds the glow plug light started flashing and then the EML came on. I did an initial online search and it seemed to be a sensor on the lower arm maybe that caused the lights and stability issue. I’ve not been able to find the search again since. Further research says tyre pressure and several other things. I’ve had the fault codes read and it’s come up with these P0641 P064100 P15A000 P181C00 U100800 U111100 U111300 Would anyone have a suggestion before I end up throwing money at this I could do with not spending? The car drives fine but seems to have the turbo restricted as the oomph is missing I’m planning on getting the glow plugs done as they’ve pinged the lights on before anyway potentially, and when starting the car it takes an extra few seconds to start to what it did when we got it a year or so ago

Got the car back, the guy suggested another £100 to investigate the light being on as it showed fault codes that suggested links to the new turbo, so hopefully just historical. Cars driving straight, all good. Thanks for the advice to get it check rather than just changing glow plugs

Diagnostic run, showed up 4 issues which the guy said related to the turbo and EGR valve. However, as both were replaced last year around 6000 miles ago, he said it’s probably because they haven’t been readapted, so he’s doing that for us. Found that the NSF track rod end was rubbing on full lock on the wheel, and he said whoever replaced it before we got it, fitted the OSF on it and it’s not shaped correctly 🙄 Anyway with all that and tracking, just shy of £250 inc the dreaded!