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Love the detail, I’ve got a nasty feeling this might be coming my way. It’s permanently open at the moment but if it locks itself I will be back to this post to help me with the solution. Nice One! Terry.

Hi all, This fault code relates to the Tank lid Activation and was flagged up when I scanned the car using the OBDEleven. I have just manually tested the locking mechanism and unfortunately it is not locking when I lock the car. The good news it’s not permanently locked. Your comments are most welcome. Thanks. Terry. Just realised I’ve posted in wrong forum. Should have been A3 8v forum.

Hi Gareth, Yes, I am aware of the adaptation and replacement of new battery. But I’m only aware! Or rather I’m thinking…..Be Aware!!! I am/have been swatting up, so to speak. I would like to have a go, never one to shirk my responsibility so to speak. Seriously, though. I would like to go for it once I’ve got it in my head, whether it goes to my brain is another thing. I’m making notes and will have them beside me when I plug the OBDEleven into the car. Battery should be with me around Wednesday but I’ll not go until I’m ready. I mean, how difficult can it be to change a battery. Ha! Ha! Ha! We’ve done loads in our lifetime haven’t we???? I’m hoping for back-up should I need it………!? Speak soon. Terry.

Very well put Steve, I think you speak for millions of us ‘Petrolheads’. Terry.

Hi Gareth, So, having had their recommendation: We believe that the product you need is the S5 A08 Bosch AGM Car Battery 12V 70Ah Type 096 S5A08 I have reviewed it some more and it sits well with Exide & Varta but the final decision laid with ‘The Battery Geek’. So, in a nutshell, their choice was spot on. Got a 5% discount taboot! Just to give you a heads-up on my current battery, it sits at 12.2v in the driveway. Not enough to give me a guaranteed start everyday. I think it could be the original Varta that came with the vehicle? (8yrs) Maybe?! Good to chat. Terry

Thank you Gareth, Yes, I have been in touch with Tayna explaining I would prefer an AGM battery giving them my reg & vin details. They came back this morning asking for details of my battery inc measurements and battery details. I’m not sure why they cannot match the battery given that they have my car details. It’s a strange thing too that I was thinking of the Exide equivalent. I have reviewed an article on the Battery Geek website and read an article on EFB vs AGM and it appears that the AGM is by far the winner in so many ways, albeit a bit more money. Your thoughts please, before I buy. Terry.

Hi Gareth, Yep! According to my vehicle details this one fits. What do you think. If I order before 5th Dec I get 5% off. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312599424596?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Cars+Type%3A2.0+TFSI+quattro|Plat_Gen%3A8VA%2C8VF|Cars+Year%3A2017|Model%3AA3&_skw=tayna+batteries&epid=249035218&itmmeta=01JE1X7STMY4YZZWNJS17MN6K1&hash=item48c860ae54:g:p9gAAOSwzEtnSKh8&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABEHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnIjhwW8pJkyaMbiNQM0Qmhgmru9GPXaQD417wpYfQt7CWSzD%2FD2y%2FPFjVbp9bHhaemoSIf02Tr2dSYNlMLg24ORnaIPovnH%2BucCJlJNxWPA%2Fy6LlIAXZx%2FFlj%2FACjRKX7g1ZBEmY95B7pgSWQQWM9TDfVqE7IbuJOvqv1SKD6BckcLQMHy9TcAr6RyQBStZfWbAR1ziWf3Y%2BafAIeJqumZSLWaEA70j9RtSfw0CJy9w34jX%2F0Mp54m2deG2StFTp79%2B7oUyEfyYJ4uZqY%2Bb8emVg7UouSNBLGqiH6bkzumjpU6aBcRpBlr4kfVCnad7QhvVSYhjaWEJOeAAYPoeA5F|tkp%3ABk9SR7adn73wZA Cheers. Terry.

Thanks Gareth, Exactly, Why Autodoc?……..just fishing Gareth. Thanks for the info, am on it now…… Terry

Nice one Gareth, its all about perspective I’d say. I’m pleased I’ve got a response. Thanks. Terry

Hi all, I know this is an old post but following jamesW recommendation at auto doc I found this battery: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/exide/7532994 Am I correct in thinking it would fit my car: 2017 A3 2.0 tfsi Quattro s-tronic Thanks. Terry.

Yes Steve, All what you say is not only possible but highly probable. Just maybe, part of the problem is the old, ‘divide and conquer’ ruling. Why is it we (the UK) are so wrapped up in regionalising (dividing) of our opinions that we are missing the bigger picture. All for one, one for all. If, for example you ask just two people for an opinion there is big chance they are going to disagree. Therefore, if you ask 60 million people the same question that equation would not even be 50/50. Personally, I feel that the downfall of our country, as a whole, is that it is not a whole. Rather, it is too regionalised, even down to the north/south divide on matters such as the weather……..I mean, come on, how is that someone born in the south of our country is somehow inferior to someone born in the north of our country. It is, after all, our country, all of ours north, south, east, & west. I think some people especially throughout the EU call it the island mentality. There was no disparity when we, our country, fought to defend itself during the 1st & 2nd world wars. I don’t expect we had those conversations in the trenches that measured a mans worth depending on where he was born or what was the weather was at home where he came from. Get over yourselves!! And do you know why? WE HAVE NO LEADERS> Whatever your political persuasion. There is no-one to lead us. Which is why we will always be weak when there are so many political parties wanting a slice of our cake. There will never be any cohesion when we are constantly divided. Terry