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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-23-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By Telate

Best picture I have from when I rebuilt my car if...

Best picture I have from when I rebuilt my car if it helps. Its from a 2011.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/183/wp000763.jpg
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-30-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,057
Posted By Telate

That sounds like a dead battery... try jump...

That sounds like a dead battery... try jump starting it
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-13-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Telate

I can't remember exactly but I know it is in the...

I can't remember exactly but I know it is in the manual.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-09-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,295
Posted By Telate

Did you try clearing that code and starting it...

Did you try clearing that code and starting it again? If the battery disconnect went off and you try to start it, that is the message that comes up. I don't think the accident would have been enough...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-09-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,295
Posted By Telate

I believe unless you are able to get your hands...

I believe unless you are able to get your hands on a VCDS cable (either borrow or get one), there is no way to clear the airbag codes which I believe is what is preventing the car from starting. If I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-07-2015, 03:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,295
Posted By Telate

I had a picture of the device somewhere but that...

I had a picture of the device somewhere but that was 2 years ago. There is still a code in the airbag computer if that device blew. The only way to reset it is with VCDS or a dealer. I never had a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-04-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,295
Posted By Telate

I don't think using jumper cables on the 'jump...

I don't think using jumper cables on the 'jump start' posts works to start the car. If you have a VCDS then it can read the airbags to see if there is a problem. If I remember correctly though if...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-01-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,690
Posted By Telate

Without a code reader it is very hard to say. I...

Without a code reader it is very hard to say. I can tell you that if any sensor does not work, the entire system will not work. So it could just be one of the sensors is faulty.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-10-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,700
Posted By Telate

When I changed them I just opened the ebrake,...

When I changed them I just opened the ebrake, changed the pads, and closed it. i didn't have to set any values for pad thickness as it seems to do it according to the current of the motor. I've had...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-10-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,646
Posted By Telate

I do get whistling that can barely be heard with...

I do get whistling that can barely be heard with the window open under medium/light acceleration. There is nothing under hard acceleration though. It also has to be between around 2500 and 3000rpm...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-08-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,119
Posted By Telate

Yes I tried it once in a parking lot going around...

Yes I tried it once in a parking lot going around 20km/h. It activates full ABS to all 4 wheels and will only stay activated as long as you hold it up.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-04-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,269
Posted By Telate

I'm not sure if you like blue or not, but have...

I'm not sure if you like blue or not, but have you looked at a Scuba Blue? If I had a choice on color I would have gotten this (I got my car as an accident write-off from the insurance company and...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-29-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,112
Posted By Telate

Turning DRLs off imo is dumb. Why would you want...

Turning DRLs off imo is dumb. Why would you want to decrease your visibility to other cars on the road? It ups the chance that someone won't see you in time and get into an accident with you....
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-29-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,676
Posted By Telate

There is no reason to undo those bolts in the...

There is no reason to undo those bolts in the first place. There is a front cover and a rear cover. The one in question covers the crossbrace and tranny. The engine cover is joined to this piece by...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-28-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,112
Posted By Telate

I believe in the US it may be possible to turn...

I believe in the US it may be possible to turn them off (One of our US members would have to confirm this) by turning the switch to off. In Canada however since DRL is Mandatory, you cannot turn them...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-28-2014, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,112
Posted By Telate

The LED Daytime Running lights aren't absurdly...

The LED Daytime Running lights aren't absurdly expensive. The LED's have a very low chance of failing (Which if they did the whole housing would need to be changed). What goes 99% of the time (out of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-28-2014, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,676
Posted By Telate

I don't remember seeing anything when I rebuilt...

I don't remember seeing anything when I rebuilt my car 1.5 years ago...In fact, I don't recall seeing anything but brake lines under that cover that has grease on it. The one thats hanging down the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-28-2014, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By Telate

I've had my 2011 Q5 2.0 for a year and half so...

I've had my 2011 Q5 2.0 for a year and half so far. Only thing I've had to do was oil changes and brakes (though they needed to be done when I got it). My car was an accident write-off that I rebuilt...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-19-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,246
Posted By Telate

When I had to change my CV boot I had to replace...

When I had to change my CV boot I had to replace the bolt (due to taking the shaft out). Yes I did go to torque and 180 degrees.

You could say I cheated though...I grabbed a torque multiplier from...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-03-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,120
Posted By Telate

The positive terminal has a pyrotechnic device...

The positive terminal has a pyrotechnic device attached to it (when you get into an accident it sends a plastic pin through the link and breaks the main power connection to the engine (Starter,...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,789
Posted By Telate

I find if it isn't scratched too badly usually a...

I find if it isn't scratched too badly usually a small coat of wax will get rid of the scratches for a while, but eventually it will need to get polished.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,426
Posted By Telate

Ah that makes sense. Thanks :)

Ah that makes sense. Thanks :)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,426
Posted By Telate

That clears things up...he said FWD for them and...

That clears things up...he said FWD for them and I bought the bushings yesterday from ebay (a whole $15 for both shipped...lol). At least now I can rest easy that I have the right ones, he had me...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,426
Posted By Telate

Wierd...I don't know then. Mine is a canadian...

Wierd...I don't know then. Mine is a canadian 2.0T P+ without s-line (has everything else).
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-21-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,426
Posted By Telate

Yea, my bushings don't look like that, they look...

Yea, my bushings don't look like that, they look like the 4D0 bushings on the part that sticks out furthest (only part you can see with the bracket on) They have the 4 holes spaced around the bushing...
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