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Thanks for your input Brad-B5 it seems like a common fault that a lot of Audi's and other turbocharged cars suffer from the variable vanes gumming up with carbon and flagging up the fault in the ECU resulting in the car going into Limp Home. Sometimes, flushing through with proprietary cleaners helps but if gone too far then replacement turbo or cassette is required. Other areas to consider are also as already mentioned, boost leaks (intercooler, hoses) and also boost solenoids going faulty.

Hi Bradley...welcome to the Forum Good to finally have you onboard...look forward to reading your posts. Cheers Trevor

Hi Anthony...welcome to the Forum I believe that Audi has now sorted their transmissions issues and are now quite reliable and efficient. I would, however, ensure that the servicing has been done correctly including transmission fluid and filter changes as this will ensure long life. Keep us updated on how it all goes with the purchase. Cheers Trevor

oh yes can just the number 46 on the screen

what's the bike in the profile picture?

maybe able to find someone to rebuild/repair it if it totally fails

The plug should be like the one in the picture but over on the right hand side instead http://www.wikiobd.co.uk/vehicle.php?vh=23

Just had a bit more of a search on this problem and it seems like the issue is more with the instrument panel which tends to go faulty over time. Do you have any warranty with the car?

Hi Mel...welcome to the Forum The car looks great! Hopefully the small faults aren't detracting too much from the fun of driving it? I would recommend getting the security system scanned to look for fault codes to give you a clue as to the cause of the false alarms. Let us know how you get on with sorting the faults Cheers Trevor

That's odd that it flickers between certain speeds! Sounds like a resistance issue, maybe replace the switch especially if it doesn't alter the light setting

Hi Simon...welcome to the Forum There are a few threads on here regarding MMi cables and connectivity. Some state that the cable will connect to the iPhone but not work through the MMi....best have a search through to see if there's anything that helps. There are some tutorials in the Technical Section that show how to set up the MMi for ApplePlay. Good luck Trevor

I would agree with slee1977 Castrol Edge is superb as well as Mobil 1 .... both cost a lot more than a standard oil but you are getting quality and if you want your engine to last for many years then its worth the investment.

It looks as though the A4 had LED rear lighting from 2012/13 Here is a link to rear light units available for the A4 range http://www.audiownersclub.com/parts-results/A4-S4-RS4-_facelift__/Rear-Light-Assemblies/44262

Hi Matthew...welcome to the Forum You haven't moved that far then...Skoda to Audi, at least you should be familiar with how it all works Good to have you onboard Cheers Trevor

No personal experience of removal, sorry.

I read a post on here about cheap HID lamps interfering with the wiper operation....? Alternatively, linkage broken or blown fuse with iced up wiper blades stuck on the screen on start-up?

Hi Sue...welcome to the Forum I imagine you are not getting radio reception because you are out in the middle of the Welsh valleys..only joking :-) I guess you could bypass the Diversity box direct to the radio to see if this improves it and also diagnoses the box as faulty, Link to replacement aerial amplifiers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/171360801400?clk_rvr_id=1148637492034&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=171360801400&rmvSB=true Let us know how you get on with this Cheers Trevor (lovely Welsh name)

Hi Patrick....welcome to the Forum I personally don't know where the bleed screw is but you could slightly loosen the hose connections to the matrix until the air/coolant emits from there. Let us know if you do find the bleed screw Cheers Trevor

I would think the best bet would be to go back to the dealer and mention it doesn't work and see if they can guide you in the right direction. There are a few links in the Technical Section of this forum on setting up MMI which may have some info in there of use.

We have had a few responses from members who have taken their car for recall and unfortunately it is not favourable. Most have complained about EGR faults, one or two have said about idle speed and air con faults but worth searching through the forum posts to see what you find. It is entirely up to you as to whether you take it in for the recall and I believe it is a voluntary recall and not a safety recall. I have been issued with two recall notices for my Honda...both airbags on separate occasions...willing for them to replace the drivers bag but not the passenger bag as would probably involve removing the dashboard and don't want to get squeaks and rattles from where it hasn't been put back right or just the case that it has been removed and refitted after sitting in the same position for 9 years. Let us know what you decide Cheers Trevor

The way to quickly test the sensors is to switch the ignition on but with the engine off, engage reverse gear and go round the back of the car. Listen very closely to each sensor and they should emit a very feint clicking noise if they are working okay. Let us know what you find Cheers Trevor

I would have though quite possibly so, but almost certainly they would share an earth which could be the cause

I would probably start by removing the door card and seeing what's going on in there and then running a live feed and earth wire to the disconnected components to ensure they are working. Then I would trace back from the component to see where the fault lies.

it just sounds like there's no power going to the components within the door....

Hi Mark....welcome to the Forum It sounds like a wiring fault (possibly going into the door through the trunking) as if they have no power and may have broken the wire or popped a fuse. Worth checking the wiring by pulling back the trunking and looking for broken wires Let us know what you find Cheers Trevor