IJB1959
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An option, but risky with warranty. A peddle box can just be unplugged with no trace.Or a TCU tune...
An option, but risky with warranty. A peddle box can just be unplugged with no trace.Or a TCU tune...
I entirely agree with you, but DTUK peddle boxes are not traceable and can easily be unplugged. I am only suggesting ideas to overcome an issue that as yet (or may never be) resolved. TBH the D lag does not bother me that much anymore after 2 years of it, but appreciate that the car is NOT as it should be and would have thought by now that Audi would have had this issue sorted & therefore leads me to think that it is in fact an expensive & major mechanical recall fix they don't want to cover rather than just a simple software issue. For now we appear to have few choices:Well... Just had a long conversation with a chap and it goes back in W/C 14th so averaging a trip back every 1000 miles!
Last chance saloon as far as I'm concerned.
What I will say is that strictly off the record, even he alluded that this is not an uncommon issue (Which of course we already know) so will contact some higher being whilst they have the car!
As for tuning boxes etc... Why should I?
I'm afraid I simply want the car I was sold, an automatic which changes gear! I don't wish to jeopardise a warranty on a car that potentially looks like it could need a new box!!
II entirely agree with you, but DTUK peddle boxes are not traceable and can easily be unplugged. I am only suggesting ideas to overcome an issue that as yet (or may never be) resolved. TBH the D lag does not bother me that much anymore after 2 years of it, but appreciate that the car is NOT as it should be and would have thought by now that Audi would have had this issue sorted & therefore leads me to think that it is in fact an expensive & major mechanical recall fix they don't want to cover rather than just a simple software issue. For now we appear to have few choices:
1. Find a solution ourselves......peddle box or possible TCU tune
2. Reject/sell the car if you can & buy something else
3. Put up with it
For me, when the lease is up in a year my next car WILL NOT be an Audi anymore and simply because they just take the p**s on any reported issues such as this one (and many others) which by any standard is quite major and well reported particularly given its a 50k car.
I totally understand what you're saying.I entirely agree with you, but DTUK peddle boxes are not traceable and can easily be unplugged. I am only suggesting ideas to overcome an issue that as yet (or may never be) resolved. TBH the D lag does not bother me that much anymore after 2 years of it, but appreciate that the car is NOT as it should be and would have thought by now that Audi would have had this issue sorted & therefore leads me to think that it is in fact an expensive & major mechanical recall fix they don't want to cover rather than just a simple software issue. For now we appear to have few choices:
1. Find a solution ourselves......peddle box or possible TCU tune
2. Reject/sell the car if you can & buy something else
3. Put up with it
For me, when the lease is up in a year my next car WILL NOT be an Audi anymore and simply because they just take the p**s on any reported issues such as this one (and many others) which by any standard is quite major and well reported particularly given its a 50k car.
There is no risk at all, I assure you. A pedal box may reduce turbo lag but you will still be left with a lazy gearbox https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/dtuk-tcu-gearbox-flash-review.379005/ same gearbox...An option, but risky with warranty. A peddle box can just be unplugged with no trace.
No, they gave me a new A6 tdi 40 which has the 7 speed DSG. Silky smooth and fast to respond gear box. Totally gutted to get back in mine afterwards!Ronmr2
When Audi had the car did they give you a courtesy car (same model ) for you to try and see if all cars are the same ??
Not quite sure what is happening with your A5, but have had no issue with the S5 other than turbo lag in D mode from standstill.Hi guys, im about to purchase a used Audi S5 after selling my A5 TDi quattro.
I had the same issue with the A5 on junction while on D mode because when you hard brake the ECU is slowly engaging the start/stop mode. When that was off it was better but off course in S mode passing junctions was seamless.
Just let me know if the you have the same problem on the S5 in D mode with start/stop disabled.
Thanks