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In a word, yes. The battery does indeed need to be coded to the car. See this for an explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJAScg6JrYI

If one top mount had worn out it would not surprise me if the other has gone the same way, and if that is the case I would expect the rest of the transmission and suspension components to be showing signs of wear. It's all a little odd on a car that is only seven years old.

You may well be right for all I know, but the issue at stake is who has responsibility for correcting it. Audi will undoubtedly deny responsibilty, so what are you going to do?

Barbara please do not create a new topic when there is an existing one that matches your own subject.

As far as I know there is no sensible limit to the number of posts per topic. Realistically, until somebody discovers and posts a solution to the problem all one can do is add "me too" posts to increase the weight of evidence against Audi, and therefore is worthwhile even if there is no response. It seems to me, as somebody who is unaffected by the problem, that Audi, as the vendor of the affected equipment, has responsibilty for its faults no matter which subcontractor made the radio for them. That is my interpretation of the Sale Of Goods Act 1979, and its successor the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

I am merging this thread with the existing thread. There is no point in having two topics with identical subjects.

How about considerably more description Andrew. There's no charge for the advertisement so the better the description, the better your chances of a sale.

Liam. Look at recent forum history to find dozens of similar complaints.

Was the above reply of any help John? Like yourself, we too appreciate feedback.

As Magnet said, these tests are carried out under standardised conditions to eliminate the human factor in the tests. The tests were only ever devised to provide a comparison between cars, not to indicate what the real fuel consumption on the road would be, which depends so much on traffic conditions and how heavy footed the driver is. Having said that, "VW dieselgate" has shown that manufacturers can programme their cars to perform unusually well in specific circumstances so who knows how relevant official consumption figures are nowadays.

If you intend to transfer the original tyre pressure monitor from the old wheel to the new I see no reason to change anything, however a new monitor will need to be calibrated and coded to the car.

I am locking this topic as it is a duplicate of another posted at the same time by the same member.

Good to hear the matter is finally resolved. In your position I would send a report of the repair to the dealer who sold you the car, and claim full recompense for the costs you have incurred. You will need to be persistent and threaten legal action to get anywhere. Whether you follow up the threats depends on how committed you are.

Bruno. I have merged your two similar topics. There is no point in starting a fresh topic on the same subject, particularly when you made no reply to Steve Q's suggestion.

Please let us know the outcome.

Soft or damaged rubber bushes in the suspension joints are instant MOT failures, and the dealer's sale of the car to you was illegal for that reason. Take it back to him and demand, not ask, for either a repair or a refund.

That's a remarkably low mileage for a turbo failure, so the diagnosis is suspect in my view. Take the car to an independant Audi specialist for another opinion, and even if the turbo does need to be changed his charge will likely be lower than Audi.

For half that price you could buy a complete plug in satnav with lifetime map updates.

Lauren. Some of those problems are symptomatic of a failing battery, so I suggest you get it professionally tested before doing anything else. By that I mean a deep discharge test, not a multimeter voltage reading, at an auto electrician or independant Audi specialist. The tester should provide you with a printed report of the battery condition, which at six years old is well past its sell by date. If he does not give you a printed report he has not done the test properly and you should go elsewhere. Some folk recommend Halfords for this job; I do not. If a new battery is required ensure the fitter codes it to the car. Once you have a reliable stable power source from the battery you may find other faults disappear, but even if they don't, only a good battery will give sensible answers in any further diagnosic tests.

Liam. The vendor is no longer a member of this forum so is unlikely to see your message.

Yes, I favour compressed air over wire. If the drain tube is plastic it could be pierced by wire at a bend.

And a wheel nut brace.

Gavin. Have you seen this topic https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/28760-dab-radio-stopped-working/#comments

And if you don't want to do the job yourself, take the car to a body shop. Anything except an Audi garage.

Sorry to be blunt Bill, but that is downright foolish. However it is your car, and your money that will be wasted when the gearbox is wrecked.