cliffcoggin

Every car maker makes outlandish claims for electric range. Audi is not unique in that regard. The same applies to wet fuelled cars. The range on every type of motive power is largely dependent on how heavy footed you are.

A bit of water in the reverse direction usually works, aided by a sewing pin if necessary.

It's common for jets to block with dirt or mould.

Thanks Hayden. I have amended your profile accordingly.

Ross. If you have read the entire thread you will realise that Audi dealers generally reject any such warranty claims automatically, so you need to be persistant and present evidence to convince them otherwise.

Unlikely, but it would not hurt to ask Audi.

Kieran. Your chances of finding a matching seat fabric for repairs are close to zero because new cloth will not have faded like the original undoubtedly has. On the other hand if your intention is to recover all upholstery then your best bet is to take it to a car trimmer.

Stephan. All the evidence you have provided, (the error code, the clutch slip, and the oil leak,) point to the need for a clutch and/or gearbox overhaul.

What was blocking the small bore pipe? I ask in case the car is one of those affected by rupture of a bag of silica gel. If so, the whole coolant system needs to be flushed thoroughly to get rid of the evil stuff. See this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39ngHGvMzEg

My word. Aren't you impatient. Learn some patience and wait a few days before demanding attention. We all have real lives outside the forum.

If the brace does not fit the struts, what is its function in the position shown? What do the suppliers claim for it? It does not look as if it would add to the structural integrity of the car.

Fuses and fuel pumps have nothing to do with the radio. I was asking about testing the continuity between aerial and radio. If that means noting to you I suggest you visit an auto electrician.

Glad to hear it.

Is the key still getting hot? I was sceptical of the diagnosis you mentioned in https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/30433-no-crank-no-start-2007-audi-a3/#comment-127051 I know you believe the battery is fine, but have you had it properly tested to prove it is so? I mean a deep discharge test on professional equipment, not a voltage reading on a multimeter.

Known weak spot or not, Audi will never admit responsibility.

Classic symptom of a slipping clutch.

I doubt you would get that repaired under warrantee in a six year old car. Fair wear and tear in my opinion, however there's no harm in asking.

My money is on the timing chain.

I take my hat off to you. You are bolder than me importing a car without having seen or driven it.

Are we discussing a manual or an automatic transmission?

Please let us know the outcome as I am intrigued by the problem.

Do let us know Collin, because if it fits it would represent a saving of between £200 and £400 for anybody in the same position.

It certainly sounds like a timing chain. What engine is it, and how many miles has it done?

Please let us know the outcome.

It's got to be the engine causing the vibration. Nothing else on the car is powerful enough to shake it, except perhaps a brake servo or an AC compressor. My guess is that the electrical load of the heater fan is somehow interfering with another control system, but that's a wild guess unsubstantiated by any experience. I suggest you take the car to be scanned.