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It might need coded to the car believe it or not Calling @Sid2020 (don't mean to harass you, but your knowledge of this is far beyond my own and you're pretty active here)

Had a quick search and found these: https://vwaudiparts.com/audi-a3-8v-mk3-sport-exhaust-tailpipe-trim-55mm-tip-genuine-accessory-8v0071904a-1088-p.asp https://www.audipartsdirect.co.uk/product/audi-exhaust-trim-double-black-chrome-8k0071761a If neither of those options suit you, I would give these guys a call: https://www.powerflowexhausts.co.uk/powerflow-westmidlands Hope this helps Chris

They look pretty done in to me, time for some nice shiny new ones! These will clean up a bit but they will never be what they were, and probably not that shiny given the amount of corrosion/crap on them just now

I've had a few Jap imports in my time MR2 turbo , GT4 etc. All were in exceptional condition and all had been unersealed on their arrival to a dealer. Never had an issue selling them on either, all parts are available and there was never an issue with things getting lost in translation due to a combination of most parts having English print on them somewhere and Google assistance. Haven't had an import for about 12 years now though. Oh, and they all had a high spec on them especially for the price. And the mileage....super low. The only exception i ever found to euro spec being better was on the twin turbo supra where the UK got full leather and bigger brakes plus about 50bhp extra. If i found a good vehicle imported i would not hesitate if the price was right. I always made sure the car was in the country so i could go inspect it first, i've heard a few horror stories from people who imported their own.

It should have been done twice now as the interval is 40k as far as i am aware

Sounds like a cluster display issue to me, if the running temps are fine as the obd would show, personally I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like you've tried everything else. Also, I am NOT an Audi technician or vehicle tech of any description and often wrong. Are there other temperature sensors that could be replaced as well as the one you have already done? @Sid2020 knows his stuff, perhaps he can assist you better than I

I had to google what this is, ordered some now. Thanks Mike!

Hi , check this thread out

Hi Gary, whats the mileage? has it ever had a gearbox service? The solenoids could be sticking/failing

Hi Mike and welcome. This is indeed the correct place to start with a hello. There is a dedicated section for A5's and questions regarding them would be best posted in there. Regards, Chris

Ha! at least you got to the bottom of it. And it didn't cost a penny to remove anything that had crawled in somewhere and died. Sounds like a result to me, maybe a trip to the opticians though 😂

@s4quattro Did you ever get to the bottom of the smell?

Hi Mark, and welcome. Nice looking A6 you have there

Nowt wrong with 280bhp, sounds like an interesting project. I'll be following with interest