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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-13-2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,304
Posted By Zigaroo

how often the build-up

How often are folks seeing the carbon build-up issue? MyQ5’12 had the issue at 45k km, 100k and now I’m at 190k and getting the code 491 & 492 again. The motor seems Ok, no loss of power when I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-06-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,256
Posted By Zigaroo

were you able to iron the issue? as i have the...

were you able to iron the issue? as i have the same problem with my 2012 Q5 3.2 FSI, on cold start-up the engine sound like a diesel motor.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-24-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,091
Posted By Zigaroo

same problem with my Q5 2012 3.2L. (168k km). On...

same problem with my Q5 2012 3.2L. (168k km). On cold startup, sometime i will here a rattle/pump noise for 20 sec or so then it stops. It seems even worse on winter days as it’s colder. I once took...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-29-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Zigaroo

Canadian that I’am too. Eh! well the car by...

Canadian that I’am too. Eh!

well the car by itself, sniffing around it doesn’t smell so i doubt any cat/dog would have sprayed. I’ve been to carwash (even recently), been through the harsh winter...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-28-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Zigaroo

Do i have a cat, yes but it’s always in the...

Do i have a cat, yes but it’s always in the house...LoL
i never carry any animal in the car.
Yes I’ve replaced cabin air filter, if it would be the cause, then just having on i would get a smell...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-28-2020, 03:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Zigaroo

car smells when opening windows

hi, not sure if anyone came accross this before. While driving, if I open two windows, then i get the smell (like cat’s pee). Not sure if i should blame it on the AC evaparotor as driving with...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-14-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By Zigaroo

Q5 ´12 xenon lights

i was wondering, is it possible that xenon light overtime are not as bright as when being new. My Q5 still has its original lamps and i’ve noticed at night they don’t seem as bright as before.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-09-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,059
Posted By Zigaroo

reprogramming with VCDS? I’ve replaced my battery...

reprogramming with VCDS? I’ve replaced my battery in MY12 by plugging in the ciragette lighter a battery charger so i don’t lose power to the electronics and then swapped out the battery. The battery...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-16-2019, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,723
Posted By Zigaroo

Prior to 2017, the Q5 had Torsen and now it has...

Prior to 2017, the Q5 had Torsen and now it has haldex. Audi do say it’s haldex but it seems to have more electronics.

i’ve tried other haldex before (e.g. Toyota) and we could hear the clutch...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-14-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,723
Posted By Zigaroo

Quattro ultra Vs VW 4Motion

Now that Audi Q5 (longitudinal motor) is using haldex for the quattro (knowns as quattro ultra), is it better or the same as VW 4Motion?

adding an extra here, what about the Porsche Macan, is it...
Forum: Q3 Discussion
12-21-2018, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,749
Posted By Zigaroo

no memory seat?

hi, i’m looking at buying a Q3 but from what i can see it doesn’t come with memory seat package (buttons for saving). is it possible via the MMI to save key setting with seat position, this way...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-07-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,104
Posted By Zigaroo

awesome, thanks for the info and a picture is...

awesome, thanks for the info and a picture is alays worth a 1000 words.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-07-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,104
Posted By Zigaroo

it seems not to be MAF related afterall, code...

it seems not to be MAF related afterall, code reads:

Engine
Part #: 8R0907559G
Coding: 0121000A190F0121 (hex)
Component: 3.2 SIMOS8.2
Fault codes:
08617 Manufacturer-specific code
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-05-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,104
Posted By Zigaroo

2012 Q5 3.2l - MAF sensor

i’ve Google everywhere and find answer, hope someone can help me. Where is the MAF sensor located?
i’ve got the code: P2432 - Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Bank...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-20-2018, 02:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 182,734
Posted By Zigaroo

last year i got my map update from a supplier in...

last year i got my map update from a supplier in UK for my North America map, it cost me $200 (Cdn). i ordered on line via mapudates.com but today the site says they’ve moved. i was easy to update,...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-12-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,118
Posted By Zigaroo

i had same problem with My12, Went to dealer as...

i had same problem with My12, Went to dealer as i’m out if warranty and they wanted too much $$ for this service so didn’t do it, i thought i would just use it the old same way as my previous cars,...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
11-18-2017, 03:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,393
Posted By Zigaroo

is this just a suggestion or you’ve tried it and...

is this just a suggestion or you’ve tried it and it works? my 2015 A4, which only has 27k km, is terrible on squeaking. i’ve been twice to dealer and they say it’s normal. For a $60,000 car, this is...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-08-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,402
Posted By Zigaroo

if you have engine light on, the odds are you...

if you have engine light on, the odds are you have carbon built up since you have 3.2
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-17-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,185
Posted By Zigaroo

Went for an oil change last week and to my great...

Went for an oil change last week and to my great surprise when i got there the dealer said "We got the airbag, would you like us to install it now? but you will have to wait an extra hour". You bet...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-24-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,852
Posted By Zigaroo

Techy question on door handle sensor

my door handle sensor (all 4) stopped working at the same time, from what i gather if one goes defective the system shutdown all sensors. i was told that even if i disconnect the faulty sensor, the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-24-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,549
Posted By Zigaroo

thanks Redd for the tip, i've used a battery...

thanks Redd for the tip, i've used a battery charger connected on the posts and got the battery changed in no time. i finnally bought an Audi battery from dealership, did the change myself as dealer...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-20-2017, 02:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,549
Posted By Zigaroo

for batterry replacement, can i just put a...

for batterry replacement, can i just put a battery charger on the Q5 (battery post at front)?

and do i need to have accessory key at "on"?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-26-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,158
Posted By Zigaroo

i just read in another forum (while Googling), if...

i just read in another forum (while Googling), if the car's battery is low it would disable the wireless door handle entry such that it can use its power for car start or Key Fob lock/unlock.
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-26-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,158
Posted By Zigaroo

if i disconnect the defective one, would the...

if i disconnect the defective one, would the other 3 start working?
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-25-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,790
Posted By Zigaroo

Not that i want to start a new thread but on the...

Not that i want to start a new thread but on the same topic of drivers seat, my '12 only warms up the buns and not the back rest. Is it normal, as my wife A4'15 does both (bun/back).
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