paul allman

Thank you for the reply, yes definitely amusing. Yes it is the original battery but also there is a ticking sound when engine is idling so I wonder if there's a fault either with the starter motor or solenoid. Going to get Audi assist out tomorrow and let them test the battery and check starter motor as I have an All in warranty. Hence I can't get a diagnostic check at Audi for 5 to six weeks...great service.. Regards Paul

Thank you for the reply Cliff, I was thinking the same thing as I'm just going around in circles with the dealer but I would have hoped they would have done a test on the battery as they supposed to be quality technicians who know best to fix your Audi. Thanks again..

I have recently had above message on the dash for 6 consecutive days. I know it's been cold and we've had a recent bought of snow coupled with that I do a lot of short journeys so I thinking it's maybe the battery? But I had the same issue in October / November and my car went into limp mode. Called Audi assist and many faults were found on the diagnostic and was advised to take it to Dealer( under warranty) 2019 model. They had the car for 3 days and they could not find a fault even after doing over 100 mile test drive, Audi Assist now AA had deleted the fault codes according to the dealer. .Now the start System fault message has reappeared I actually charged my battery for 1 hour and it was fully charged,message has now gone so is it a weak battery?? Back in Oct/nov.it was also showing pre sense messages on a daily basis...+ Drive system fault. Any thoughts guys..

Last I have actually had my rear wheel arch replaced by Audi. Having complained to Audi uk they to the case up and agreed that it should not have been sold with issue. I had it done at my local Audi body shop and Audi uk were claiming the cost back from the dealership I bought it from down south. Audi uk were brilliant in fighting my corner against the dealership.

The photos are for the rear right, ignore the grey arch panel part. Where my hand is on the bottom of the arch is where the clip is broken, I think there is a hook type clip that fits into a square hole on the part that's fixed to the body( black section ) plus another clip is missing from the top of the arch. I'm only guessing but that is what Audi have said. They said it needs a new arch which then needs painting.

Have managed to download photos to a file. Regards Paul

Hi, thanks for replying, I have taken photos after days ago and I have temporarily fixed the arch down, but how do I send the photos on this forum. It will not allow me to go to my photos to attach them.

Can anyone tell me the part number for the above. My panel has come away from the body but I've found that it was like that when I bought the car 3mnths ago and it had been temp. Stuck in place. The bottom clips have broken on the painted part of the arch and Audi says it needs a replacement. As an alternative can the painted part be glued/ bonded to the part the fixed to the car body.

What type of battery charger do I need for my Audi A5 sportback 2.0tdi 190ps