Recent content by Tim17

Please don’t be condescending, I am not asking any one to “fix it for me”. I am asking for advice from others who have more experience than I do on the electrical side. I asked specifically what the relation was between the ignition switch and the issue I am having, which even though you made a...

Excuse my ignorance, but can you explain the relevance of the ignition switch in relation to my issue? Thanks for the replies

Yes tried that, they all clear the but the 28775 code always comes back after a short period of time, and then if the flashing PRNDS happens I also get the other codes with it (apart from the wiper switch one etc) The ignition switch fault code is because it doesn’t let you release the key when...

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000 01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000 02-Auto Trans -- Status: Malfunction 0010 03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000 08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000 09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000 15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000 16-Steering wheel -- Status: Malfunction 0010...

I have found the microswitch previously, pressed it in and out about a hundred times, cleaned it up, and monitored on VCDS whilst moving into park and other positions and it was tallying up perfect. Like I say, I’ve spent hours searching forums and google, I think I need more specifics now for...

Thanks for the reply, the reason I went ahead and changed the whole selector unit is because to me it seemed the most likely culprit.. Plus I am fairly confident mechanically but not with checking/diagnosing electrical faults, I have VCDS which I only got very recently so very limit know how on...

Hi all, I recently bought my partner a 2.0tdi DSG A3, 2005 l, 130k miles It has had an engine management light on since I got it, VCDS throws up a fault code of 28775 - No comms with gear selector unit. A few days ago I replaced the whole gear selector unit in question (which wasn’t quite as...

Ok thanks. Trust me kwikfit is not my preferred choice but due to a hectic schedule right now I managed to book it online for a good day/time, plus I didn’t expect it to fail on anything to be honest as i checked it over and have done some work myself. Would it be worth not doing anything and...

Hi guys, My A4 has just failed for “service brake lagging in operation”. I presume this means it’s slow to come on/release compared to the other side? Any ideas what would cause this? Discs and pads changed all round a few months back by myself. MOT was at kwikfit as was desperateto get it...

Let me know if you are looking to sell James, may be interested!

To clarify, are you saying to get the the tiptronic box it has to a be quattro model? Quattro models come only with tiptronic?

This one looks nice, don’t think it has the Xenons but I’m not overly concerned about that, can they be retrofitted? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711151275899

Yeh I agree, the 530 estates are really ugly! Is there anything that needs to be done on the A6 2.7 or 3.0 when they hit the 100/150k miles mark? I know they are chain driven, when should the tensioners be renewed? I presume the auto boxes are fairly bomb proof for the life of the car? I may...

Thanks for the reply, it’s from a trader so I’m guessing it’s a part exchange. I think with my budget (about £5.5k) the A6 is unfortunately out of my budget to get one with the milage and spec i would like. So my options are (because i need an estate) - A4 avant (abit on the small side), VW...

Hi guys, Just looking for any words of wisdom you may be able to offer me. I’ve been looking at a 2.7 Le Mans avant on auto trader - 90k miles, 1 owner, looks good and a very reasonable price, so i thought ok so why is it cheaper than others of the same milage etc. The guy tells me it has...