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03-18-2024, 05:22 AM
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Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Yes, that is how it was when we bought our...

Yes, that is how it was when we bought our 2020's. No gas only 2.0t's had S line bumpers or badging in 2020 in the USA.
02-20-2024, 09:13 AM
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Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Miles per quart is a good way to measure oil...

Miles per quart is a good way to measure oil consumption. Time by itself only works if you are measuring leaking oil from a stopped engine.
At your 64K miles and 10 years old probably a good idea to...
02-12-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Pretty sure my 2020 makes similar sounds. ...

Pretty sure my 2020 makes similar sounds. Understand it to be the Evap emissions system self testing itself for leaks. If you open your gas cap while that is going on you will get a code.
All...
02-09-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,312
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

If your car is warmed up you do not need to leave...

If your car is warmed up you do not need to leave it running to have heat when you park it for a short time.
After the car is off press the drivers side temp control knob once. The heat comes back...
02-05-2024, 05:32 PM
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Posted By rdA4WtQ5

This problem has been limited to the 2018 model...

This problem has been limited to the 2018 model year for the most part per the forums. So it would seem that OEM springs should be good now as a replacements.
01-24-2024, 02:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Welcome to the site. Having your location listed...

Welcome to the site. Having your location listed helps put in context your posts about many things including extreme low temperatures you can encounter.
If you never heard of the issue then you are...
01-21-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,482
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

The turn signal only sensitizes pre sense when...

The turn signal only sensitizes pre sense when clicked past the detent. If you use the lane change feature pre sense behaves as if your turn signal is not on.
Another reason to tweak your lane...
01-17-2024, 04:16 AM
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Views: 1,121
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

I can vouch that last year our well below zero °F...

I can vouch that last year our well below zero °F cold snap not a single Tesla parked outside would even turn on until things warmed up a bit.
01-12-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Normal. From the location described, the water...

Normal. From the location described, the water is a product of combustion and is coming out of a small drain hole in the muffler. The hole is small and water accumulates in the muffler and drips out...
01-01-2024, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,224
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Many references but here is the first one google...

Many references but here is the first one google found:

https://www.topgearbox.com/cars/your-car/6-reasons-to-avoid-a-panoramic-roof/

With first hand experience selling my previous 2011 Q5...
12-31-2023, 11:53 AM
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Views: 1,224
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

I thought about it, your dealer is BSing you and...

I thought about it, your dealer is BSing you and you repeated the BS here.

Pano sunroofs are now a known potential problematic entity and not just Audi’s either.
On an older Q5 out of warranty...
12-28-2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Not much info to go on. Don’t have OBD11 but VCDS...

Not much info to go on. Don’t have OBD11 but VCDS would give frequency and freeze frame info that may help understanding of the relationship to the (2) codes.
Anytime you see intermittent think...
12-21-2023, 12:59 PM
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Views: 5,064
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

VCDS and OBD11 are the most popular. For the...

VCDS and OBD11 are the most popular. For the record I have only had VCDS starting with their previous unlimited VINs business model.
OBD11 was/is known to be easier to use initially. And OBD11 was...
12-21-2023, 12:35 PM
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Views: 5,482
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Sorry to hear. Any word regarding what was done...

Sorry to hear.
Any word regarding what was done to come to that conclusion? If recalibrating the system (like when a new windshield is installed) was not performed everyone (AoA now and lawyers...
11-29-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

I would do an MMI reset first. Both toggle...

I would do an MMI reset first. Both toggle buttons forward while pushing down on the round knob. When you let go it resets.
11-27-2023, 06:09 AM
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Views: 399
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Engine braking is normal. If you touch the brake...

Engine braking is normal. If you touch the brake the car may downshift further. Driving in S will increase engine braking also.
11-27-2023, 04:33 AM
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Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Maybe this: 18017/P1609/005641 - Ross-Tech Wiki...

Maybe this:
18017/P1609/005641 - Ross-Tech Wiki (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/18017/P1609/005641)
10-31-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,709
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Being able to turn the radio on without the key...

Being able to turn the radio on without the key has been an Audi thing since at least the 1980's.
You can change how long it stays on in VCDS and most probably OBD11. On my 2011 Q5 you could set as...
10-31-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

B9 Q5 Oil Pan is plastic.

B9 Q5 Oil Pan is plastic.
10-30-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,482
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Adjust the warning setting to early and you will...

Adjust the warning setting to early and you will get your ding and a big triangle in your dash display earlier before the brakes engage. Letting off the gas buys you some more time. Applying the...
10-29-2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Unless things have changed from earlier VCDS...

Unless things have changed from earlier VCDS versions adding a VIN to the cable is a deliberate process. A VIN never gets automatically added.
When a vehicle VIN that is not associated with the...
10-28-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Welcome! I would get the car scanned with VCDS,...

Welcome! I would get the car scanned with VCDS, OBD11 or an high end scan tool that speaks better Audi. And then clear them.
The report posted says Innova and they make some higher end tools but...
10-28-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Upgraded my old VCDS cable as well. Best solution...

Upgraded my old VCDS cable as well. Best solution if you have the old cable and it is registered. Support for car repairs is as good as ever.

Also you do not need or use VINS for reading and...
10-26-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,482
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Mismatch of the road surface (like backing into...

Mismatch of the road surface (like backing into your garage onto a concrete pad that is an inch or two higher) when in reverse will/may engage the system. Reversing slower eliminated the issue for...
10-21-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Welcome! Cheap generic scan tools should be used...

Welcome! Cheap generic scan tools should be used for entertainment purposes only. Misleading (incorrect) codes and descriptions are pretty common.
VCDS or OBD11 are pretty trustworthy as are high...
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