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Hi everyone, I'd be so grateful for your suggestions as to what could be wrong with my car. I recently purchased a second hand Audi A5 S Line, 65 plate with 46k on the clock. On Monday driving back from work, I stalled the car and the engine wouldn't start up again for me. There was no crank at all in the engine. Managed to push the car to the side of the road, and tried the ignition a few more times and it started up again. Managed to drive it back home and switched the car off and back on again. This time it wouldn't start up at all. I left it a couple hours and it started up again normally. There are no error codes on the dashboard, and all of the lights, radio etc seem to still work. I've taken it to a local garage who can't seem to figure out what the issue is. They've tested the battery, and alternator, all seem to be fine. They've also tested the clutch switch/sensor, as it's a manual drive, and they said that it's not that either. They did say that there a quite a few errors with low voltage coming up on their diagnostic tool. But I specifically asked about the battery and they said that it wasn't the cause. This seems to only happen when the engine is warm. As it starts first time when cold. At the time of posting this the.garage said that it could be the "Key Reader" and/or electrical wiring. But that will be tomorrow's job. They also mentioned that they've tested the key, and there's no issues with that. I'm absolutely gutted about this, and I would be very grateful for any help from anyone on this forum. I'm sure you frequently receive requests like this, but I will be respectful to the moderators and not "post and run". Thank you

2014 Audi A1 1.4 petrol S-Line with a manual gearbox for sale in a rare premium metallic shiraz red colour. It has full service history and has been well looked after, it’s currently done ~36,000 miles and the next MOT is due 27/09/2022, looking for £10,500 More photos available on here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284768084224 Features: § DAB digital radio. § Audi concert radio with Bluetooth. § CD player. § 17” Alloys § Heated seats. § Heated and folding wing-mirrors.

Is it possible to remove both front headrests to install new ones if current ones are looking worn

Hi, First time on this so apologies if I end up posting on the incorrect forum or anything but would really appreciate any help right now. The problem is in regards to my 2009 Audi A5 Coupe 2LT which I purchased a year ago and carried out a full service upon purchase. More or less for the past 8 - 9 months the car does tend to smoke when idling (sometimes worse than others i.e. at times the smoke would be heavy after 30 seconds and others itll take a while longer). During this time, i've noticed i've been topping up the oil more frequently than I feel i should, within my time of owning the car i've done around 7-8k miles. I've recently been to a garage who claim my valve stem seals are the main issue for the smoke on idle. I've done some research as to what causes the issue and the 'symptoms'. However, I just want to know how serious is this problem or can I possibly keep my car running like this for another year or so? Thanks for any help in advance

Hi, Does anybody know how I can change the small display (as circled in the attached image) to show me how many miles remaining in my tank. I have tried to press the right stalk but that only resets the trip counter. I have also tried to hold the right stalk and it also resets the trip counter. I have tried pulling the right stalk and that does nothing. At the moment the display is showing me the speed, however I don't know how I got it to show this as previous it was showing ">ne<". Regardless, all I want to know is how to change this display to show me the fuel range. I am driving a 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S Line. It comes with the multi function steering wheel and also the Audi Navigation Plus head unit. Not sure whether I use either of those to change it but if you guys could please help.

Hi, I am searching for my first Audi A4 and so far narrowed it down to two versions. I have a few questions if anyone can shed any light. 2016/17 A4 S line 3.0 TDI Quattro 218 bh with under 20k on the clock vs 2017 A4 S line 2.0 TDI 190 bh under 20k are the two of interest. Any input would be great. Main questions: What are the differences between the two in regards to MPG (Mainy urban driving on a daily basis.) I suspect the 3.0 may drink a little more but checking online only a one or two MPG or so more than the 2.0 . What do these cars truly do on MPG ? Is there anyway to verify the mileage ? I would prefer to buy from Audi via the used approved. But haggling seems to have died out in the UK from last time I bought a car. Is there a good time to put an offer in ? Are there any pro's and con's that are of concern between the two. Is there anything else that should be considered. Any advice would be much appreciated and thank you in advance.

Hi, I've changed my Audi A3 (2013 1.4 TFSI 8V) steering wheel. My issue is that my buttons aren't working. I'm just wondering, is this something I can fix or does it have to be like this? The steering wheel was changed from the Audi A3 normal steering wheel with shield air bag, and all MMI buttons (star, navigation, music up and down, phone) to the 2018 MF flat line S-Line steering wheel. Any help would be much appreciated!

Hi All, I am new to this forum, and i'm writing this to see if anyone can help me diagnose a problem with my car, an Audi A4 B7. The problem i have is that the rear number plate lights are both not working. I previously had LED bulbs in them and randomly they both shut off, which is unusual because if a bulb is bad the one that's bad will turn off. I changed the bulbs for some original halogen ones and still nothing. Only when i start the engine they turn on and the boot must stay closed to keep them on, as soon as i open the boot they both turn off and refuse to come on. Then if close the boot, turn the lights off and on again from the inside switch, absolutely nothing. I then looked for a fuse and couldn't find one, i removed the comfort module fuse (20amp yellow), and reinstalled it to have the bulbs turn on again. If i turn the engine off and return later on they don't come on, and i need to remove the fuse and reinstall the fuse again to turn them back on. Also if i swap the bulbs for different ones they work, but the same problem persists they turn off when the engine turns off and don't come back on. I've had this problem for a couple of weeks, and wondering if anyone is having the same problem or knows a way round this, as the MOT is also coming up soon. Thanks Suhail

Audi A5 Sportback TDI 190 Black Edition Plus with Sunroof - SUPERB Condition - £19,000 I am a professional lady. I specified and bought this gorgeous AUDI A5 Sportback S Line Black Edition Plus from Newbury AUDI in September 2015 (65 registration). It is in IMMACULATE condition, both inside and out. Always housed in a locked garage. 39,000 miles, driven mainly on motorways, A & B roads, with hardly any town driving. Never had smoking or pets inside - it just smells of clean leather! Serviced less than 500 miles ago. Full service history completed at Newbury AUDI. MOT until 21/09/19 It has the following added options: Metallic Paint - Mythos Black Sunroof - electric tilt/slide (a blind can be pulled to close it off, if desired!). It is very rare to find an A5 with a sunroof! Audi Parking System Advanced - rear view camera with parking guidance Exterior Mirrors - electric folding and heated, in body colour LED Interior Light Package Storage & Luggage Package Rear Side Airbags SmartGuard protection to both the exterior and interior, with 4 year warranty (1 year remaining) All Weather Floor Mats All Weather Boot Liner This car has a very extensive list of standard equipment, being an S Line Black Edition Plus, being: EXTERIOR 19" x 9J '10-Y-Spoke' design gloss black finish alloy wheels with 255/35 R19 tyres, with anti-theft wheel bolts. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT (with 'rim' protection) on the front (NSF new, and OSF 4.4mm). Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 3 (with 'rim' protection) on the rear (both 6.4mm). Black Edition Plus styling pack S Line Package Body coloured black grille, rear diffuser and side sills Adaptive Xenon Plus headlights Automatic headlight adjustment Separate LED daytime running lights Front and rear fog lights LED rear lights Light and rain sensor with automatic windscreen wipers Headlight washer system Electric front & rear windows Privacy glass Rear spoiler Windshield in heat-insulating glass Space-saving spare wheel Tool kit and car jack Tyre pressure loss indicator Chrome exhaust pipes Stone guard body covers INTERIOR Auto-dimming rear view-mirror Cloth headlining in black Deluxe 3-zone air conditioning Door sill trims with S line logo Electric auxiliary air heater Warning triangle Front and rear floor mats Inlays, Piano black finish Centre console with cup holders LED interior light package Leather gear lever S line badge on the steering wheel 3-spoke multi-function flat bottomed steering wheel Adjustable steering column Fine Nappa leather seats with S line embossing on the front seats Sports seats with electric lumbar support Leather armrests Child seat anchor Electrically adjustable 4-way lumbar support Front centre armrest Heated front seats ISOFIX child seat mounting Split folding rear seats with 3 head restraints and 3 rear seat belts Rear armrest with cup holders Seat belt monitoring SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY Thatcham CAT1 Anti-theft alarm & immobiliser Colour Driver’s Information System (DIS) Cruise control Cruise control speed limit system Electromechanical parking brake Electromechanical power steering Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Electronic stability program (ESP) Full size airbags for driver and front passenger Curtain airbags Rear side airbags Front passenger airbag deactivation Fatigue monitoring (Rest recommendation) Audi Parking System Advanced (front and rear, with reversing camera and guidance) Radio remote control S line sports suspension Starter switch locking system Start-Stop function with energy recuperation 3 x 12V power sockets (one forward of the gear lever, one in the centre console, one above the rear ashtray) AUDIO & COMMUNICATION Audi Music Interface (AMI) with Apple lightning connector cable Bang & Olufsen sound system Bluetooth interface DAB digital radio reception DVD MMI Navigation system plus MMI radio plus 2 x SD Card readers PB3 Voice control system OTHER Customised fitting by QUATTRO GmbH Boot size 480 litres Fuel tank 63 litres AdBlue tank Diesel particulate filter (DPF) EU6 compliant The car is truly in amazing condition, with hardly any signs of use. There are remarkably very few stone chips or other exterior marks. Everything is in full working order. Please telephone 07985 891300 for more information.

Hi, I need some advice on purchasing an Audi from a pre-approved used Audi dealership. I have fallen for an Audi A3 Black edition sportback TDI 2012, however it lacks a few features that I wanted. I have been searching for about a month for a black edition that ticks all the boxes, the pre-approved one has come near. Features I want: Cruise Control Audi navigation plus with an extended lighting cable. The Audi sales rep said that the specification I wanted is quite rare, as black editions are rare in themselves. He said I could go to an Audi service centre and they may retrofit the features. After contacting Audi and being referred to my local Audi service manager, I have yet to hear back from them in over 2 weeks. I am aware Audi will charge me substantially more, but it gives me peace of mind. Has anyone had features retrofitted via an Audi service centre? Should I just keep searching?

Hello all I have a Audi A6 3.0TDI S Line Le Mans So far I have Upgraded - The exhaust to quad exits like the S6 and it sounds incredible. Had to buy a rear diffuser off a S6 to accommodate them. Proffesional Re Map and that made so much difference in top end acceleration and throttle response. Replaced the grill with a New RS6 grill all in glossy black including the badge. Rear window tints in limo on top of factory tints so it's completely black from the outside, looks superb. Front and back lights slightly tinted but not to much as I don't like them too black as you need them to see and reflect. All the interior lights replaced with white led which really improves the look inside much more modern. 4x Uniroyal Rainsport 3's because in my mind it's mostly raining here in England and they really are good in the wet. Wind deflectors on all windows and now I'm thinking of brakes. It doesn't stop quick enough at the moment because it's got cheap pads on. What pads are people using and if I get ceramic ones will the brake system fry under a lot of hard braking. I am going back to the Nurburgring soon and I don't want them to fade to much as they do now. Do people have vented discs and are they good? Is there much difference? Has anyone done a full upgrade all round or found a big brake kit for the C6? Thanks in advance. I have already been to the Nurburgring in this car and a few others and fried the brakes every time and had to take breaks between laps. I can't wait to go back and do it again though.lkj

Hi guys I'm an Audi newbie pick it up at the weekend looking forward to being part of the group mine is an A3 S line 2.0 tdi convertible any hints and tips would be muchly appreciated

Hello everyone, My name is Colin and I have become an Audi owner for the first time. The car, which I have owned for (as I type this) about 22 hours has already been borrowed by my wife and taken to work, leaving me at home still trying to understand the MMI manual (Novel). I know very little about the vehicle and its electronics and it will be like all of my other cars, a steep learning curve. I discovered that there isn't a Haynes manual for it so I went to emanualsonline (dot com) and downloaded one. My German is rusty but it will comeback to me when I start reading it. There should be a picture of the car attached somewhere on here. It is a 2006 A6 Avant 2.7 TDI S Line Quattro and was a dealer demonstrator before going to its first owner for the last 10 years. I do have a selection of questions that I would like to ask about the car but I will reserve them for the correct sections of the forum Kind regards Colin

Hi All, I've always wanted a black edition A3 since I started driving 3 years ago, I almost bought one 6 months ago however backed out last minute as it was a private sale and I just didn't have enough trust in a stranger to purchase it. I spoke to Audi and they have found me the following car, please can you let me know if it's worth the money and if it will last 3-4 years. 2.0 TDI (140) 62000 Miles FASH 12 Month MOT 12 Month Warranty White Black Edition Rotor Wheels Sep 2009 Model 1 Owner £11900 Are these engines reliable as I know they was some problems with the original 2.0 TDI 140. Is the car over priced? Much appreciated. Thank you. Tom

Any body tell me if there is a pre-heater on board the A3 (2015) model that heats the cabin, aids the demist of front screen? Outside air temp is below freezing and window is already demisting / de icing after a min or two (cabin is feeling warm) Cheers

Hi I have just bought an 2012 Audi A5 Sportback S line 3.0 TDI 204 PS multitronic and love it. It didn't come with a manual and I wondering how to get a hold of one in the UK. Anyone any ideas? Thank you

Hi all. New to here and to my wicked cool a4. Got a few questions but not gonna bore all with them all at once so it's gonna be a gradual thing. Now my a4 is a diesel and I've never owned an Audi let alone a diesel so what sort of fuel consumption am I gonna be looking at. I've got a lead foot but the wife is more dab an go. Any details would be really helpful an as I said there's more daft questions to come. Cheers in advance Daryn

Audi A3 2.0 TDi s-line Lovely car it's been looked after its very clean and lots of extras... Xenons DSG Semi auto Auto headlights Auto wipers Auto dimming & heated mirrors Half leather Multifunction steering wheel Audi symphony surround system Full service history MOT 98k motorway mileage £6750 offers considered Hertford 07837027712

Hi im new to this website Just got a few concerns im thinking about purchasing some genuine 18" Audi A3 S Line Alloy Wheels for my A3 1.9 TDIe its a SE spec with the original 16" alloys on it. The ride is compared to most cars ive driven is beautiful. How much will the new alloys affect the comfort of the drive and the fuel efficeny? Anyone tried this upgrade?

Excellent condition, low mileage. Taxed until December 14, still under warranty, new types in last 3 months, HPI clear. Alloys scuffed, and rear drivers side tyre wall damaged, no bodywork damage. Looking for quick sale: £16,750. Spec: Day time running lights, Milano black leather upholstery, heated front seats, Xenon headlights including washers + automatic range adjustment, Rear acoustic parking system, 18" 5 spoke S Line alloy wheels, Electric front windows, Electric rear windows, Concert radio/CD player with MP3, SD card reader and aux input socket, Climate control, Adjustable steering column, Electronic Stability Programme + traction control, Front sports seats including electric lumbar support, Anti theft system, 3 spoke sports leather multi-function steering wheel, Heated electric door mirrors, Immobiliser, S Line interior and Exterior Styling package - A5 Sportback, Airbags, Child locks & Isofix system, Folding rear seats, Height adjustable drivers seat, Lumbar support, Power steering, Sports seats, Traction control, 6 Speed gearbox. 2 Owners, Full service history

hi new to the forum i am currently breaking my audi a4 cab 3.0 tdi v6, much loved car til some so and so decided to drive into it and smash the side and front end so iv decided to sell the remainder of the car in bits. i am selling the complete suspension legs shocks suspension discs pads wishbones quattro differential front and back, basically the complete drive train apart from gearbox as a whole lot as ive no space in my garage any more (e46 m3 supercharged ) i also have the rear s line bumper twin exit exhaust boot lid s line side skirts speedo if interested please give me a call 07792291133 i am based in birmingham 10mins away from the city centre

Hi everyone, Just about to pick up an A3 Sportback 1.6tdi S Line in RED as my new company car: previously had a Megane and boy! have I been waiting for this =0) * Come onnnnnn.... * {sits, hugging knees...}