Shinsplintz 101
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So, 2k miles into ownership of my 14plate BiTDI & the cars thrown it's first mechanical wobbler. A minor one fortunately - fuel filler flap solenoid has failed miserably leaving the flap locked closed - and me with an empty tank!
Looked like a bit of a Muppet on the forecourt last night trying figure out how to manually pop the filler flap with about 10 cars waiting impatiently behind me to fill up! Pretty quickly gave up as I had enough fuel to make it home - so with the V6 breathing vapour we wafted home from work & made it to the safety of my driveway.
Called Audi assist & arranged for call out this morning. Very nice fella turned up nice & early, diagnosed a failed solenoid motor (as suspected) and has ordered a replacement, he'll be back in the morning to swap it out on. Plus he's very helpfully released the flap (and shown me how to!) so I can fuel up & use the car today.
So far, so good, very pleased with the service
Looked like a bit of a Muppet on the forecourt last night trying figure out how to manually pop the filler flap with about 10 cars waiting impatiently behind me to fill up! Pretty quickly gave up as I had enough fuel to make it home - so with the V6 breathing vapour we wafted home from work & made it to the safety of my driveway.
Called Audi assist & arranged for call out this morning. Very nice fella turned up nice & early, diagnosed a failed solenoid motor (as suspected) and has ordered a replacement, he'll be back in the morning to swap it out on. Plus he's very helpfully released the flap (and shown me how to!) so I can fuel up & use the car today.
So far, so good, very pleased with the service
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