Recent content by ENZO

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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    If anyone gets this be sure to check PCV valve as that was the cause here.
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    I've had this checked this morning and a dud battery. Charging fine but discharging really fast. Only got it in October from Eurocarparts (Lion Battery (027 Battery - 3 Year Guarantee) Phoned ECP and they say can't get refund/replacement without receipt even though I have order email
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    Yes alternator is new Usually when the alternator isn't working correctly the battery symbol stays on with engine Gonna try get the car diagnosed tomorrow
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    ∆ the above didn't read voltage Took it on a drive again (about half hour) after JumpStart and after switching engine off it still fails to start on its own.
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    I don't have a voltmeter but I have this should be ok to read it?
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    Last time my alternator was bad though, the battery light would stay on with the engine but it doesn't this time. I could get a new battery tomorrow but it might not be the issue.
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    Thanks I was looking at a video of replacing that part above. After JumpStart I drove maybe 10 mins, maybe it needs longer?
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    New Battery + Alternator 6 Months Ago: Car Failing to Start

    Hi, i had a new battery and alternator fitted around 6 months ago and car has been fine since (A3 TFSI 2.0 2006) Today the car failed to start and no electronics would work After jumpstarting and driving around 20 minutes everything seems ok but i want to know why this could happen. Plugged in...
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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    Tried to book in with Stattler Development in Sheffield but fully booked next 3 weeks. Any other recommendations around South Yorkshire? Guessing all the high reputable ones will be booked up though
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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    Not sure but hopefully gonna get it checked it morning
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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    apart from the whistling it drives fine. A little rough at idle (and revs stick) but thats probably as clutch is slipping
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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    Thanks I will get it checked Won't be anything to do with HPFP cam follower will it? As last I changed it, it was badly worn down and they said same would happen again
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    Engine whistle - Does anyone recognise this? (Video)

    Is it a big job to fix? What cost will I be looking at.