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Oh the joys of a failing battery … even that isn’t simple anymore 🤔😂

So changed oil and filter just now. Sump is bone dry. No loss of revs removing oil filler cap with engine running. No engine management lights Scanned with VCDS nothing untoward there (couple of none related faults) No smoke from exhaust Ive manged to source an OEM valve which should be here within a few days as apposed to the 10 days from Audi UK Watch this space as they say .

leave as is. Is an extra 25bhp going to make much difference anyway?. Future classic for sure.

Im on 125k miles. Ive put 20k on it in 2.5 years. More or less resigned myself to the fact its the rings but obviously im trying the cheap fix first. Im due an oil change so ill see if theres any leaks from the sump... its been bone dry the last couple ive done.

Im not sure steve, it was just a direct replacement. Im thinking of putting the original valve back in until Audi can get me an OEM replacement.

2012, 1.4 tfsi Im topping up the oil more than i used too...seemingly a common issue with these engines . To start with, its worth replacing the PCV valve apparently. In the absence of Audi UK not having stock i opted for an unbranded aftermarket replacement. On reaching home after my commute this evening, i noticed a flute like noise coming from the valve/hose?! Ive attached a short video clip ... any suggestions? Thanks in advance

Awesome !

Amazing set of pictures there 😎👍

Nobody in particular. Just a personal view on charging Ev’s especially when your on route to a relaxing holiday

how the hell can you can you chill when you're constantly stressing about re charging the car 😱

What does this mean 🤔

Great stuff. Glad you got it sorted 👍

Thanks for keeping us updated. Check back in a week or two once you have put some miles on her

When you say “large boxes” are you referring to the sections on either side, behind the grey panels?

how did you go on here ?

Turned out to be top mounts when I had a creaking noise. Was always worse in warmer weather.

Sorry can’t help with op question but , does this function work based on electronically reading the cars speed or is there something in the car which picks up the actual noise level in the cabin ?

You were right Steve!

Thanks all for your ideas and suggestions. im fed up with it now ☹️ cant see anything obvious so ive booked it into my local Audi specialist for tomorrow. Got my MOT on Monday so dont want to mess about any longer. ill keep you posted.

i think thats the 8p fuse box bob.

You might be right cliff. It is an odd looking thing .. never come across one of these before. Is there a way of testing it?

Ahh ok, so one motor operates both front and rear?

i did wonder about that steve... but odd both front and rear have stopped working?

Neither front or rear washers are working. cant hear motors operating. Both front and rear wipers are working. Any ideas chaps? picture one shows "fuse" location picture 2 confirms this is windscreen washer system picture 3 is my actual fuse box with "fuse" identified according to my handbook picture 4 is the actual "fuse" which is a strange looking thing and as far as i can tell, appears to be intact

how is it entering the cars interior though?