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  1. Dan_G

    Audi Connect ‘Security’ Issue

    Anyone else using the my Audi app? The one where you can see your mileage, fuel level, where it is on a map and even unlock it? Interestingly, I traded in my car a couple of months ago but I can still see where it is, east London now, and I can still UNLOCK IT! If you’ve recently bought a...
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    For Sale Q5 / SQ5 spare wheel

    The sq5 not having a spare wheel, just the can of gunk and a pump, I decided to get a spare to keep at home and potentially save a load of hassle. Sadly sold the SQ5 now but the wheel and tyre still remains. 20” Y spoke design fits current version of the Q5. Wheel is perfect bar one tiny mark...
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    Heat coming in to the cabin…?

    Have been out in the car a lot today. We drove 100 miles and then have had about 15 minutes in stop start traffic and then another 20 minutes at reasonable speeds on country roads. About 3 1/2 hours in total. It’s not being driven hard….at all. Temp gauge was unwavering at 90c all the time...
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    Suspension Refresh

    So my car is getting towards being 15 years old. As a Cab, it’s always going to have a bit of an odd ride but, whilst there doesn’t appear to be anything wrong with the shocks, it does feel a bit tired. On the harsher roads it feels like some of the suspension is ‘loose’ and I’m thinking that...
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    For Sale Momo Prototipo

    Have a brand new Prototipo for sale with momo horn button. Was going to use it in a build but have found a more suitable (and expensive!) period offering. Brand new condition. It’s a thing of beauty. £150 posted tracked and insured - as trying to recoup some cash… (Doesn’t come with the...
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    Le Mans 2023

    Anyone else interested in this? 100th anniversary this year. Got to say I love it, particularly into the night with exhausts and brake disks glowing red hot. Ended up paying for Discovery+ (6.99 for a month) and then will cancel again until next year… ;)
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    Wanted Wanted: B7 Final Edition Cabriolet - TFSi

    Looking for an 2008 or later, Cabriolet with the petrol engine. Miles: no more than 80k and preferable with a FSH and the belt done fairly recently. Auto or manual doesn’t matter, just really good condition and as original as possible. Looking to spend £6k… ish…. Thanks
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    SQ5 ‘Reduce Oil Level’ ?

    My car hasn’t been moving much recently. Short journeys to supermarket and that’s about it for a long time. It was serviced last year as per the book but I have not topped up the oil at all. It flashed up on the dash ‘Reduce Oil Level’ when I started it. Thought this was odd. Wondered if a...
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    For Sale B7 Concert II Radio with code

    Having changed my car back to factory Symphony the radio that came with it is for sale if anyone needs it. Came out of a Cabriolet but believe these fit all B7 models. Double DIN With CD player. Wear on the volume knob otherwise perfect. £40 plus postage. Or pick up Richmond SW London.
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    Symphony II wiring?

    Changing my radio back to what it came from the factory with, a Symphony II with in dash changer. But the wiring looks to have been moved about and there is a floating wire outside of the connection block. Also this car has Bose but doesn’t look like the connection is there in the wiring block...
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    Phone cradles?

    My car has a phone cradle prep in the arm rest and the PR codes state it’s fitted with hands free. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket solution for a modern iPhone or are these things just redundant these days? Thanks
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    2.0T engine thermostat replacement

    Just purchased a B7 2.0tfsi and have found it throwing a few fault codes inc P2181 When out driving the temp gauge slowly gets up to 90C. Usually only when parked up tho. Remembering it’s chilly these days, drops down below 90c again quite quickly when on the move. When parked up again, it...
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    Q5 Q5 / SQ5 (mk2) - Time for new tyres, Cross Climates?

    Hi all, Time for a full set of tyres for my car. Its running 20" wheels so the size is 255 45 R20 - none of the options are cheap, sadly. Thinking of going for an all season, in particular the Cross Climates, as i have been driving to the Alps for the last few years and, this year, actually...
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    Facelift New S3 ‘leaked’ by Audi...

    Looking good...!
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    Tyre Gunk Experiences vs Having a Spare Wheel

    I know its very popular for car manufacturers not to supply a spare tyre in favour of a can of 'gunk' and a compressor. They tout this as weight saving equating to better mpg and less CO2 emission etc - but i'm not convinced and suspect its just a cost reduction. Anyway, has anyone had to...
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    SQ5 Roof Racks

    Just in case people don’t know, the OEM roof rack from either a Gen 1 or Gen 2 Q5 fits either generation. Been test fitting prior to putting on a ski rack. Might be useful if people are shopping EBay etc for one. Yes, it needs a clean.
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    SQ5 Stop Start System: Fault. Contact workshop

    So this message has appeared in the display and I have also had problems with the alarm going off but not flashing the lights today. I called a dealer and asked for advice but they want to book it in to check a few things but I’m on a weekend away and can’t leave it. Seems to drive fine... I...
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    SQ5 SQ5 brake pad replacement

    Anyone had this done on the current SQ5? I have detected a slightly different noise in braking and think they need replacing soon. Looking at the pads they seem to be shaped like this: \___/ I.e. tapered. So it’s difficult to see exactly how much wear is left. Only done 12600 miles but...
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    SQ5 Clunking from rear when turning

    I have noticed, today, that my car is making a clunking from the rear when i turn right - particularly on roundabouts - not slow speed and not from the front. I'll watch it for the next few days, although I don't drive that much, and then if its still there i'll take it to the dealer for...
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    SQ5 New Diesel SQ5

    https://www.motor1.com/news/306267/2019-audi-sq5-tdi-revealed/ Its not really quicker than the petrol, will smell more, def wont sound as good, will probably not hit the emissions figures it comes with and be taxed to merry hell at some point in the future. Still, its a nice green colour in...