Magnet

So was the battery only 48% charged, or 48% efficient? Just wondering who tested it for you, and whether you had a print out of the result to show the selling dealer? If not, he only has your word for it needing a new battery. As a matter of interest, what make battery did you buy, and was the new one coded to the car? Alternator output checked? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Nigel, It seems you have posted, and not responded to the request for further information. No doubt you have got good reason, but perhaps you would be kind enough to come back to us.

Halfords stores will be able to test the battery for you, and I would get the alternator output checked at the same time. If the battery tests as substandard, you would be well advised to report back before purchasing a new one, unless you don’t respect your wallet. Kind regards, Gareth.

Wondered how you are progressing with this Paul. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Rit, I’m really sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with the assistance you have been given on the forum. I don’t want to ‘take sides’, but I do want to be progressive, and I think Cliff has a good point - information is king. Very often, we have little to go with when opinion is sought - a bit like taking the dog to the vet, and vet trying to diagnose, when obviously the dog cannot tell him! We have to try to diagnose/ form opinion without access to the vehicle. Still….. Re your car and how I ( in bold) see it:- The discs appear to have a significant lip on the circumference, indicating wear. The disc thickness must be measured and its current thickness judged against the acceptable minimum, and equally important, that their thickness will remain within tolerance throughout the life of another set of pads. Of course, you don’t want to renew the discs without renewing the pads. I really don’t want this to offend, but since you have gone to the trouble of removing the wheels, it’s sort of automatic that you would measure disc and pad thicknesses since you were enquiring about which pads to use. Let’s hope all of this explains the situation, and is progressive, and please don’t be a stranger to the forum - we attempt to do our best with what we’ve got. Kind regards, Gareth.

Doesn’t seem you are going to come back to us then John!

Welcome Sean, Same branded tyres on each side of the same axle? Tyre brands out of interest. Checked tyre pressures against sticker inside fuel filler flap? Checked engine and gearbox mountings? Any vibration felt through brake pedal when braking? Bought from dealer? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello James, I seriously doubt that they are turnable offable. I believe they only operate once for x times of the windscreen washers. Again, I believe there are two pumps -but could be wrong. Worth checking if you can hear a pump operating, before getting at the washer reservoir to check for voltage at the pump/pumps, and for blockage in the outlets to headlight and windscreen washers. You will then need to blow the lines out if no further issues are found. Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Re.your For Sale advert:- simply post ‘No longer available’ as an additional post next to the For Sale one.

Now tried P in M?

Hello Martin, OK, once you register the car in your name then it’s yours - even if the car turns out not to have any, or FSH. I guess you are assured by the seller that ‘the service history is there will the dealer’. If so, why cannot the seller obtain evidence of that? In addition, I’ve not failed to get service computerised information from main dealers for a vehicle that I’m interested in buying, even though I had not bought it at that stage. GDPR:- The main dealer will understandably not release details of the previous owners names and addresses, but should be able to confirm what services it’s had at what mileages and dates. Of course, your call. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. You may be getting the cambelt and water pump renewed (with aftermarket parts) even if it might previously been replaced using Audi parts. Still…..

Any progress Rit?

Are you going to come back to us John?

Thanks Les, so for anyone actually following this, you don’t know at this stage whether the wires inside the flexible harness are indeed sound. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Tracie, Really sorry to hear of your plight. Not wishing to be patronising, but I think you have had very sound advice on here so far. A couple of points I would add:- record every contact in writing (e-mail confirming phone calls etc. will do). This will prove to be of vital importance if you have to legally progress this issue. We take it you don’t have the broken glass evidence -? My stab at this is that the breakage has emanated from a point where there was a stress raiser, and this maybe due to a flexing of the body shell at sometime/point. Too late now, but I would avoid these panoramic roofs like the plague - a source of your problem, and later a potential source of leaks. I would also suggest you visit, and seek advice from CAB. Perhaps you could keep us updated. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Martin, To quote you ‘..service history is No1 thing I look for’ , yet you say you have committed to buy this car without sight of the service history. It's surprising how often FSH can disappear into the ether once the buyer has committed to purchase.

Where else have you checked Kevin? You could try Parts in Motion - suggest a good brand such as Febi. Please keep us updated on progress. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Nigel, You will need to quantify how much coolant is being used in how many miles. Probably stating the obvious, but top up to the max mark when cold, note mileage, check daily, and say top up again after one week - or less if loss is substantial. Can you see any evidence of pink coolant deposits anywhere, any evidence of drips on driveway, any signs of water emulsion in the oil? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Les, You are not confirming - when you say it’s sound - that you have actually peeled back the flexible harness covering, and inspected the cables within. Have you? If not, what you are saying is misleading. Kind regards, Gareth.

If the wiring inside the flexible harness sections looks visually sound Les, it is sound. Kind regards, Gareth.

Maybe gracious to thank Matt anyway Tomas - at least he took the trouble to respond to you.

Please keep us updated Julian. Kind regards, Gareth.

It may not be the sensors Kevin, but the ‘senders’. Believe the rears on yours are within the hub casting - well they are on the same year A3. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Les, Always worth eliminating a possible fracture in the cabling within the flexible harness section twixt body and tailgate. Please let us know how you get on with this inspection. Kind regards, Gareth.

Any update for us Chris? It’s only via. updates and feedback that other forum members can benefit from.

Thanks you Matt for brining this to Tomas’ attention. Kind regards, Gareth.