Steve Q

This is interesting I hadnt heard about this untill now. The issue will be the modified car parts scene will nosedive and I believe this brings in a good amount to the tax man every year through vat etc. I'm not condoneing illegal mods by the way, just stating the impact on last revenue from vat and then income tax/corporation tax etc if businesses close down.

Lovely looking car. I'd definitely recommend getting it to an auto electrician to resolve this. I appreciate it's out of warranty from the dealer you bought it from but assuming it's a jap car import specialist it might be worth seeing if hey can resolve it. Just in case they need to speak to any specific contacts in Japan if it's a Japan only version. The rattling could be the under tray coming loose or a heat shield coming loose.

Sorry to hear this, hope you're ok? Car protected you.

Also, when fitting a donor door, transfer all modules over from your existing door as this should help reduce the risk of electrical gremlins with central locking etc.

Thank you for updating us 🙂

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could be an issue with a mad sensor.

Check service history for proof of cambelt/water pump changes unless it's a chain. If chain then listen for rattle on start up and driving. It'll be an auto I suspect so check there's proof of gearbox oil changes as the s tonic box doesn't like to have old oil. Usually it's first or reverse that refuse to engage. But check all gears a smooth. Again check for service history of quattro system. Check all electrical items work. AC works consistently in all vents as issues with the system can get expensive. Check all leds are working in rear lights. Look for any proof of dpf, egr issues in service history.

Nightmare!

Please keep us posted on how you get on

I dont believe so. It could affect the emissions but not enough to fail an MOT I believe.

Great pics and trip. I did something similar a few years ago it was great.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

So the seats look like they're from an allroad. The wood is darker than mine. Sorry to hear the ECU is missing. Hope it's found soon!

Very nice.

It's interesting to see behind the dash of a c5. Great work so far! Who's the supplier for your stand alone ECU? And how will hat affect the imobilser?

Glad it's going well 🙂

I'm sure I've seen this with other new Audi models. I think there's a software update for the issue.

Nice, looking forward to seeing how this develops

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up.

Nice, please keep me posted on how you get on as I'd be interested in deleting mine if it's knackered. What are you doing about the fuel pump?

Great work 👍what are you doing about the CCM?

Bless ya not a problem! Easy to get mixed up. I've done it plenty of times.

Excellent thank you so much 🙂

Bless ya. Hope you have fun! Yea I can make the 14th work.