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Hi everyone, As a serial BMW driver and hopefully soon to-be S4 owner, I thought it was time I made an appearance here. I’m looking to get a B8 S4 Avant manual, although the S5 V8 is still tempting... I’ve read loads of S4 threads here, on Pistonheads and elsewhere, but most of these seem to...

So my Audi A3 8p 2009 rear passenger door would not open from outside and only opened from inside. I identified it was the actuator so replaced this yesterday. After changing this the door opened fine from outside however it now wouldn't lock along with the rest of the doors when I pressed the...

Hi Guys, I wanna start up in the world of vehicle programming, tech etc. I have so far invested in a VCDS but find it quite useless when it comes to other cars. I wanted to know what tools you guys would recommended that covers a wide ranges of vehicles, give me advanced features like...

To start off I will break things down with the history of problems with my 2013 Audi A3 8V Sportback 2.0 TDI. - The issues first started to occur when my car randomly started to struggle to start and the engine would shudder and shake when attempting to start up for about 5 seconds. The car...

hi i have a problem with my a4 b8 1.8t 2008 multitronic gearbox, when i select reverse the car shudders and almost stalls, it annoys me very much! like this video shows have any of you experienced an problem like this or know what could be going wrong? thanks in advance!

Hi ladies and gents, Took my A3 1.4tfsi to be mapped on Saturday to find out that there is a misfire in cylinder 4 and has been misfires in all cylinders over the time since it was built. AMD said it's a common problem and could be either spark plugs, coilpacks, old software(maybe an update...

Hi guys. This is the first time I've posted on the forum so hopefully, someone may be able to help me. I've had my TT for a few years now and I love the car. It's done nearly 70k and is an early 2008 model - 2.0lts tfsi, but still seems to be running well. Recently I've been having a few...

hi guys, my engine has started to rattle under low pressure on the accelerator in any gear, even neutral.. when I put my foot down harder it sounds brand new and no rattle can be heard.. any idea what this could be? It's like a rattle/tinny noise.. Any help would be much appreciated Car is an...

Dear motoring world and all those concerned, my Audi problems. December 2014 I purchased car 1 privately a 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T s line tfsi on 92k miles, full Audi service history. I paid a reputable mecanic I’d used for eight years to change water pump , timing belt change and a full service...

Hi there, Before I say something - I haven't done diagnostics yet, as it happened this morning on my way to work, So I won't be able to do that for another few days, and I am simply worried. So, the vehicle is is Q7 4.2tdi 2008. Started the car ok, and on my way i noticed that the ride is...

Hello people, i have just joined the audi club :) Audi a3 tfsi 1.8 2009 in a really nice light blue, its a freaking hoot to drive and so much better than my old mk4 1.6 16v golf. but......... theres always a but.... There is no bass at all in this car, like nothing my mobile pumps out more on...

hi guys I've got a 2.0 tdi a4 170 and had a issue with the cam position sensor (G40) so replaced it with one from euro car parts and it lasted a week before starting to cut out again. I've now brought a genuine one for tps and fitted it and now the car won't start all togeather anyone got any...

Hi guys I've got a B7 07 2.0tdi 170 (BRD) code 60k on the clock and I'm having all sorts of problems with it and looking for some help as only had it just over a month and had none stop problems. The problems I've had are Underboost/ overboost faults Camshaft position sensor (g40) Exhaust gas...

Hi all, A few months ago I purchased an A5 Sportback, 3.0 V6 with 7speed S-Tronic. The car was registered September 2012. It had 90k on it (high I know) but I thought I'd done my research right, it had new clutch and flywheel, gearbox oil done, servicing all done etc. Now I think I read there...

Hi guys, My dad's A3 has been running terribly for some time now, it feels like its either starving of fuel and struggling to rev or splutters like hell. (Will be changing fuel filter shortly to see if that helps.). I'd usually think it would be a coil pack or something like that. We have a...

So I recently signed up to Audi-sport, spent hours reading through threads, and plenty of arguments, and went and found myself an S3 8L. Just like to thank everyone for all the great information posted in these threads, it's really helped. So she had a few problems, I serviced her (the full...

Hi guys/gals have a little problem with my diesel, when i get to 3500/4000 rpm in 1st & 5th my car seems to loose all boost, in all gears like its in limp home mode, switch it of and on and it will boost again, been told it may be the boost controller. Anyone else had this issue, common problem...