auto

  1. S

    Has anyone tried AUTODOC MARKETPLACE yet?

    Good afternoon! I’m planning to order parts from Autodoc because their prices are so low. However, since they ship from Germany, I’m naturally a little hesitant. Does anyone have experience with Autodoc that they would like to share here? For example, what is the returns process? Also, if I...
  2. S

    Should I go electric for my daily ride?

    Hey everyone! I’m thinking about my next car for daily use and weighing all the options gas, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric. I’m curious for those of you who switched from a traditional engine to an EV? what really made you take the leap? Was it the...
  3. Mujnu

    S-Tronic sticking in neutral?

    Hi everyone, I recently bought a 2014 A3 8V Saloon 1.4TFSI CoD. I’ve realised at times if I go in to neutral I get some resistance when going in to drive. Other times it goes from park or reverse to drive without any hesitation. Apart from this the car seems to be driving fine and no weird...
  4. E

    Help CVT gearbox !!

    I’ve noticed a noise that’s started , I bought the car 2 days ago and started to notice a noise , it has got a binding service break so it could be that. But I have also read that the CVT gearboxes are trash so I hope the noise ain’t coming from that . It’s an Audi A4 b8 2009 , 2.7 V6 with a CVT...
  5. tallirishguy

    2016 A7 AMI USB-C to Samsung Note10+ 5G - Android auto / charging problem

    I just got a 2016 A7 and love it. However I see that my car is not on 'Android Auto's list of compatible models (pre 2017). However modern iphones somehow work with the apple connector AMI cable in my car. The AMI to USB A (female) official Audi cable came with the car and when I plugged in...
  6. Gommble

    DQ250 6 speed gearbox - vibration when selecting drive?

    I have an Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Auto 2009. The gearbox is very smooth in general, however when you select drive it seems to shudder slightly before engaging, same when selecting reverse. All other gearbox functionality seems lovely and smooth. I have only had the car about 6 weeks, did not notice it...
  7. Gommble

    ISO harness for 2009 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Auto?

    I would be most grateful if anyone could help, I have a Pioneer double DIN stereo, but having real trouble getting the correct ISO harness. 2 companies sent me what they thought was the correct item, both sent the same item which was completely wrong, all the wires are in different positions...
  8. K

    Second hand A3 buying help

    Hi, I'm looking for some buying advice on second hand A3's, in particular between 2008 - 2010 . I've had a Mk4 Golf for the past 4 years and it's been a dream to run, but now with 230,000 miles I'm looking for an upgrade.. A3 range I'm looking at is 2008 - 2010, £6,000 budget roughly 80k...
  9. M

    WANTED Audi S3 with virtual cockpit

    Looking for a Audi S3 in blue or black under 43k mileage preferably 5 door may consider 4. Must haves: virtual cockpit B&O Auto Sensors looking to spend £22500 will consider other specs for right price but virtual is a must
  10. DirkOz

    Audis at the German Auto Day 2019 - Canberra - Australia

    Achtung! Owners of German Made Cars in Australia! German Auto Day on 22 September, 2019 Canberra Greyhound Racing Club Sir Harold Raggatt Dr, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2609 Public Gates Open at 10:00 am Entry is by Gold Coin Donation All German Makes will be there for a...
  11. Alec97

    S-Tronic Oil change, oil siphon.

    Hi All, Has anyone got an oil siphon system to refil the S-tron box from the drain plug ? or know where i can get one from local to wolverhampton ? Same as the one in the photo or the funnel version. Cheers Alec
  12. M

    Which engine should I go for?

    Hi guys, I’m currently looking for an A5 to replace my Fiesta ST in the next couple of weeks. I’m down to two options: a 62 plate monsoon grey S-Line 3.0 TDI with 92000 and 3 previous owners, or a 14 plate white SE Technik 2.0 TDI with 80000 and 1 previous owner. Which of these would you say I...
  13. L

    Knock knock knock?!! Front end knock

    Hello everyone. This is my first post I have a 2013 A6 3.0tdi Quattro, love it! However it’s developed a really faint knock from the front drivers side. It happens mostly over slight road imperfections/grids rather than over speed bumps. I’ve just had brand new genuine Audi pads, discs and...
  14. D

    3.0 Ltr S-Tronic - Flywheel Rattle on 2nd flywheel

    Hi all, I posted a few days ago about a suspected timing chain rattle but been to a garage today who's written that idea off (thankfully) but is suggesting that it might be the flywheel. Please have a listen to this that I've recorded The sound only happens on start up when the engine is...
  15. Kalashnikov

    auto dimming mirror fuse location

    Hi my auto dimming mirror has seem to given up the ghost, any ideas where and which fuse is assocated to this... is there any things in the mirror i can diagnose. currently there is no power or green light showing. thanks in advanced .
  16. bentwenty

    2013 5d S-line auto lights/wipers DIY retrofit info, coding help needed.

    Hi All, I have a 2013 8V S-line, without auto lights and wipers. I had my windscreen replaced on my insurance the other day, while he was there I had a chat to the technician and asked if it was a different windscreen for cars with auto lights and wipers. He said no, as my car already has a...
  17. T

    NEED HELP DIAGNOSING POSSIBLE DSG PROBLEM?!

    First time I've signed up to one of these forum's but I'm at my wits end. I can't find even remotely anything along the lines of what i have and i have spent days looking. I have suspected DSG gearbox fault and have been told your looking at about £3500 "and even then your car won't ever run...
  18. dvdk

    Boot lid cant fully open, only 1/2 - 3/4. Any advice how to default settings?

    Hi guys, i have b8 avant, 2008, and i have a automatic boot lid opening system. Few days ago, one "clever" guy pressed my boot lid button several times quickly and from this time my boot lid is opening only to half position, maybe 3/4 :( i am pretty sure its not mechanical failure, it has to be...