johnmi

Hi Car was bought from Audi New and the same dealership has looked after it in the last 6 years. At the time they did not offer extended warranty so I took out a service plan that ended a year ago and only 4000 miles since. I've appealed to them as Goodwill but nothing doing. They confirmed they don't know whats failed but its the tank with integral pump etc that is compounded by the fact they have to remove the rear bumper to get to it, just pay to replace it. I'm disappointed in a leading Brand to treat a customer whose bought 4 cars from them since 1999. Poor show! As I've no idea what's caused it I don't have clue what to do to not repeat it. Make sure I drive at least 10000 miles and no short journeys and only get Audi to top up the ad blue.Mmmm!!!

Sid yes that seems to be the case. I kept the faulty unit and it does look like recode will do it!!!!! I thinking more and more though only use a quality Ad Blue and use the whole container. And drive at least 10000 miles annually.

Sid Many thanks that's its because I only do a low mileage now retired. I did think of this and also that the ad blue fluid gets older as well. Audi found nothing on test with the system or fluid only that if I change the tank it fixes it. So no crystallization either, Expensive repair and now my last Diesel. Another green initiative that costs more with all the untraceable faults. John

Hi All i must have bought a A7 that has every fault. The Nox sensor was replaced two years ago and now the EmL has come on again but this time for a fault in the Ad Blue system . Audi garage could not find the cause but the only way was to have two hours of diagnostics to then advise I needed a new Ad Blue thank that has cost me £2400. They claim not seen this before on my 3.0 TDi . Has anybody experienced this and whilst it’s now 6 years old only covered 35.5k miles. I’m going to raise it with Audi. John M

Yep all worked - thanks.

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Can you change the mmi from MPH to KPM . If so can you advise the process? Thanks

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Hi I'm looking to buy some Alloys to fit Winter Tyres on to drive in the Alps. Lots of options but does anyone know if Wheels can be fitted with TPMS from Autodoc. My OEM are 21” and I've only changed the tyres once and not sure what TPMS is fitted assuming its on the back of the rubber valve. John

All Thanks for your help. So Remove parcel shelf and two torx screws that hold the shelf carrier. Remove the seatbelt panels by pulling them and remove the top of the boot side panel by pulling it down, you will need a set of trim removal tools. You now need to remove the plastic bracket that holds all this in place by removing three gromits with the tools and then slide the bracket towards the front with a bit of gbh and remove it. The plug is attached to the bodywork with a grommet so use a tool to prise it out and then pull the cable so you can undo the connector. Use a draw wire on the plug and pull it through the hole having pulled out the rubber gasget. This needs a bit of patience. Remove the old strut by prising the spring clips. Install the new one and put trims back in reverse order. When all back press button and will close with beep. Open and manually set height and hold the button to set it when you will hear a beep and the lights flash. Hope this helps if anyone else? has the same problem. Water has corroded the spring. John

Many thanks I will give it a go over the weekend. John

Steve Thanks for the advise. Nothing on youtube I'm afraid. I'm going to try the panel having invested in some tools. cheers John

Hi I've not heard. Would anybody have an idea on the location of the plug. I'm assuming its behind the rear quarter internal panel.

Gareth Many thanks . I have posted Lightbulb001 and wait a reply. John

Hi I have the same problem and im told to remove the Pillar trim that will expose the plug. Did that work for you and not to remove the bracket attached to the tailgate. This seems like a Manufactures fault. J