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Hi All, so just on a month in ownership of a Mk1 Q7 Sline 3.0TDI. bought it for about £5.5k 2007 so not new (read 'needs a couple of jobs) - maybe a bit rushed - but odd times and needed to resolve a motor quickly. Issues and routes of action. 1. replaced the rear washer/wiper. Easy job,load of tutorials on you tube etc. This was corroded and seized. Made a lot of noise (so motor was trying to do something - but did nothing seized/rusted solid. new motor from ebay, WD40 to unfreeze a bolt holding the wiper arm on - probably the most awkward bit of the job.. and it was done in about 30 mins. - only guidance I can give, is the plastic spray nozzle was also blocked - managed to get a very fine drill bit down the shafts of this and now it all works perfectly. 2. air blower motor (passenger side dashboard), squeaking. Removed and lubricated with some lithium grease - takes about an hour due to taking time with dash and looms. - bit jiggly but certainly do-able. See how this holds up not convinced it will be a long term fix - but certainly worked - again loads of vids and advice out there - just followed it. (I did managed to get the housing apart - some vids just showed spraying in blindly... 3. P2112 /P2011/P2008. Think this will be the throttle actuators - heard they either become gunked or the plastic cogs thread over time - I have flagged this to the garage i bought the car from - hope they will resolve, if not I'll have a look and feedback. (would rather they try the engine related issue under warranty first) 4. Airbag light has come on. I did manage to get this to go off after jiggling yellow cable under the seat - but its on again.. again not gone too far just flagged this back to the garage will feedback shortly. 5. Im a bit bemused /confused by the air suspension I get a green light with an arrow and its in dynamic - this does not go out - if I move it to comfort it may go out - but the whole thing seem erratoc flagging unavailable modes often. pondering if I have a compressor issue.. again flagged this to garage this weekend. (I have flagged all these issues this weekend, again if there is an issue its likely to cost so flagged them first. - (heard of kits to refresh seals etc..) 6. Bubbles in paintwork, I did ponder doing these myself but metallic and kingfisher blue - so instead opted for the body shop to respray all panals leavign the bonnet and roof alone. - goign in tomorrow - will paste the results! 7. FOB - easy job just replaced the fob casing on key just makes it nice. 😉 8. Left Dash Vent replaced (fins broken) - 5 minute job. Still pondering: a fuel economy or general remap. Grill replacement or redye (all back) LED light conversions - anyone done this any advice, heard fo some as direct replacement - unsure about errors on bus..? MMI uplift I have the lowest one - TBH Bluetooth FM transmitter is working ok vs what would be a major task... just thought Id discuss my journey so far anyone interested please feedback - any advice etc always welcomed. 🙂