Overheating cause?

[razza1]

Around the 100 mark I think, certainly no higher than 110, I'll check next time once this issue is resolved

 

[Laurent]

funny.. mine can get to 120 on the highway at a sustained 160 kph...

 

[razza1]

To be honest once I know it's warm enough to drive properly I normally change the display

 

[Laurent]

I see. Well let me know next time you've time to check

 

[trick971]

Have you got oil temp as a reading on dash? Have I?!?

 

[razza1]

Have you got oil temp as a reading on dash? Have I?!?

Enabled via carista app

 

[trick971]

Ahh. Can it been done via vcds too

 

[trick971]

Just read up on it.. Which cable did you get mate? Quite fancy getting this

 

[razza1]

No cable with carista

 

[trick971]

Sorry meant Inferface. But since found the post about it.. Cheers

 

[scotty76]

Yep

I've got that slightly wrong. Are they called VAG Autoworks?

I'm trying to note these things down for when I need them.

 

[razza1]

I've got that slightly wrong. Are they called VAG Autoworks?

I'm trying to note these things down for when I need them.

Lol yeah, but I knew who you meant, I always call them VAG works which always makes my childish friend giggle

Just dropped it off there for the morning...
Tell them Darren recommended them if you ever use them, won't save either of us money but might make it extra shiny next time I'm in

 

[jdp1962]

Enabled via carista app

@Razza, I didn't realise you could enable oil temp gauge via Carista? How do you do it?

 

[razza1]

@Razza, I didn't realise you could enable oil temp gauge via Carista? How do you do it?

It's called lap timer. Use the mode button on bottom of right steering wheel stalk and should be the first screen displayed after the large sped display

 

[jdp1962]

It's called lap timer. Use the mode button on bottom of right steering wheel stalk and should be the first screen displayed after the large sped display

No, I get that, but what are the step in Carista to enable it? I couldn't find it in any of the Carista menu options.

 

[razza1]

Ah ok, it might have been in the beta test version

 

[razza1]

They are 99% certain it's the waterpump, and the suspension sensor is just a replace job, total cost £454 and will be sorted tomorrow. Warranty will cover most of that but just goes to show halfords are bunch of idiots who can't be *****...formal complaint time

 

[jdp1962]

They are 99% certain it's the waterpump, and the suspension sensor is just a replace job, total cost £454 and will be sorted tomorrow. Warranty will cover most of that but just goes to show halfords are bunch of idiots who can't be *****...formal complaint time

Razza, I know you're annoyed, and with good reason. But I've edited your post slightly, so that it stays within the forum rules.

 

[razza1]

Lol sorry, thought that it would automatically sensor it for me...thanks

 

[trick971]

Ah ok, it might have been in the beta test version

******. Just ordered an adaptor and downloaded the app.... This mean I can't get oil temp on?

 

[scotty76]

@razza1 how come the warranty didn't cover you to take it straight to VAG Autoworks? Did Halfords have to say they couldn't do it?

 

[razza1]

No, it's just the warranty will cover halfords labour rates due to an agreement with them. I can take to others but have to pay any labour difference above £45/hr
Halfords normal rate is £80/hr I've been told but their deal negates it

 

[trick971]

80 per hour for halfords jeez I'm setting up a new business!!

 

[razza1]

They won't cover the sensor for the suspension unfortunately, £124 to replace. Need to strip the pump before they'll cover that as well....joy

 

[razza1]

I stand corrected, they have checked the pump and it's fine, the radiator isn't blocked either, so need to check the thermostat. I hoping its that as its a 5 hour job as the supercharger needs to come off. The warranty will cover it if it is though...

 

[razza1]

Stat confirmed as the issue

 

[skiptowncat]

Thermostat

As per 1st post

 

[razza1]

As per 1st post

I guess they were hoping it was a smaller job than that...

 

[scotty76]

I guess they were hoping it was a smaller job than that...

And Halfords no doubt were hoping it was an indicator bulb.

 

[razza1]

It seems even now a days they even struggle to do that tbh...

 

[sixpot]

I had my water pump and thermostat replaced a few weeks ago, symptoms were the same as yours.Old pump was ok, but changed anyway, thermostat was goosed, but no visual signs of it being so.
It's certainly not a 5 hour job, 3.5 hours to do both the pump and 'stat on mine.

 

[razza1]

Total cost for both stat and suspension sensor £589, should get about £224 back from warranty company but complaining with them about halfords not willing to do it and thus want my £150 difference on labour back.
As an aside Audi quoted £900 to diagnose and fix the stat...,

 

[razza1]

Suspension is so much sharper, that must've been broken for a long time...

 

[scotty76]

Glad to hear it's all sorted. Hopefully that's it for a long time now. You've not had the best few months.

 

[razza1]

Glad to hear it's all sorted. Hopefully that's it for a long time now. You've not had the best few months.

You're right there, wife's clutch has gone as well I think, both had cancer scares, she was sent to A&E this week with chest pains, daughter doesn't have a spleen and just found out they forgot to double her penicillin dose in May....not been the best month, but hopefully it'll get better...

 

[razza1]

Oh yes and tumble dryer broke yesterday as well ***

 

[Chop.]

Stat confirmed as the issue

i was wrong once before but it was that long ago i cant remember what it was

glad its all sorted mate

 

[razza1]

Lol

 

[desertstorm]

You have probably dodged a bullet by not having Halfords work on the car, even though it may have cost you some money. Halfords are good at changing oil and filters as well as pads and discs. I would certainly not want a car like an S4 worked on by one of there "trained technicians" .
This thread just goes to show again what a waste of time warranties are on cars, there are so many exclusions and hoops to jump through.

Karl.

 

[Chop.]

You have probably dodged a bullet by not having Halfords work on the car, even though it may have cost you some money. Halfords are good at changing oil and filters as well as pads and discs. I would certainly not want a car like an S4 worked on by one of there "trained technicians" .
This thread just goes to show again what a waste of time warranties are on cars, there are so many exclusions and hoops to jump through.


he knows, I agree never had one