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03-05-2024, 03:09 PM
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Posted By testarossaguy

That is an OUTSTANDING PRICE for that Q7....well...

That is an OUTSTANDING PRICE for that Q7....well done to the seller! Dealers will not give more than maybe $7k or so for trade-in.
03-05-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 335
Posted By testarossaguy

LOL...all the rich guys I've ever known - pay...

LOL...all the rich guys I've ever known - pay someone else to do the work! I'm an old guy so I started off my addiction to cars at the tail end of the musclecar era, mostly GM and Mopar stuff but...
03-05-2024, 04:52 AM
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Views: 335
Posted By testarossaguy

I must confess...having a bit of remorse on my...

I must confess...having a bit of remorse on my last few days driving the Q7....it's been such a great vehicle. I'm getting a Maserati Quattroporte this weekend. I've been honored to have had several...
03-04-2024, 11:07 AM
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Views: 335
Posted By testarossaguy

Leaving Audi World - it's been a great ride

Well Audi Gang....It has been a pleasure owning, driving, and repairing....our 2014 Q7 TDI. But the time has come to part ways, will be trading her in on a fine Italian machine this weekend. She's...
03-04-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,916
Posted By testarossaguy

That sure looks like a nice Q7 TDI....as of now...

That sure looks like a nice Q7 TDI....as of now bidding is at $6k. I'm still staggered at how values have plummeted on these fine machines.
03-04-2024, 10:51 AM
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Posted By testarossaguy

You are correct....it has warranty until 2025 or...

You are correct....it has warranty until 2025 or another 12k miles....which ever comes first.
03-04-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,916
Posted By testarossaguy

That Q7 on BAT has 12k miles left on the original...

That Q7 on BAT has 12k miles left on the original manufacturer's warranty, but the emissions warranty has run out as it was modified on Feb. 14, 2018 at 50,212 miles.
02-27-2024, 03:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,916
Posted By testarossaguy

Wow that Q7 Prestige at Luxury Auto is a nice...

Wow that Q7 Prestige at Luxury Auto is a nice one, has about a month / 12,000 miles left on the diesel-gate extended warranty, price is a bit optimistic...but who knows. The market must be...
02-26-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,609
Posted By testarossaguy

Just wanted to give a follow-up.....my issue was...

Just wanted to give a follow-up.....my issue was indeed the Ballast. I put a new one on and voila....lights again! I bought what was supposedly an unbranded OEM version, but it sure wasn't as...
02-18-2024, 05:12 PM
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Views: 3,609
Posted By testarossaguy

Thank You '10TDI Q7....I did check the ross tech...

Thank You '10TDI Q7....I did check the ross tech threads on this also. I would like to understand how incorrect coding could happen? If a system is working, how would it "lose" it's code and stop...
02-18-2024, 01:21 PM
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Views: 3,609
Posted By testarossaguy

Per Vag-Com I have the Code below. The fuse...

Per Vag-Com I have the Code below. The fuse diagram referenced in a previous post shows that on the Passenger's Side, Fuse Panel 2, that Fuse #1 (10A) is for the Right Headlight. As the original...
02-16-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 971
Posted By testarossaguy

I'm weird - and like off beat vehicles, mostly...

I'm weird - and like off beat vehicles, mostly European. So I always have to drive long distances to see what I'm interested in. I've had good and bad experiences at both large and small dealers. ...
02-16-2024, 06:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 971
Posted By testarossaguy

I just noticed that Q7 is at Discovery Auto in...

I just noticed that Q7 is at Discovery Auto in Tampa. I've been to that dealership. A couple of years ago they had a Maserati Quattroporte that I was interested in. I asked them a ton of questions...
02-16-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 971
Posted By testarossaguy

My lovely wife is trying to push me into trading...

My lovely wife is trying to push me into trading the Q7 in on another car that she is head-over-heels in love with. I know we were a bit upside down in regards to owed versus value, but...
02-15-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By testarossaguy

Hello MWAARNA,,,sorry for the late reply. I've...

Hello MWAARNA,,,sorry for the late reply. I've just been living with it - so far no obvious issues after thousands of miles. I'm not even sure where exhaust temp sensor bank 1 is located. I am...
02-15-2024, 08:23 AM
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Views: 971
Posted By testarossaguy

As mentioned earlier....to quote...

As mentioned earlier....to quote 10QdTID_Prestige...."Pricing on the 4L Q7 has been in the toilet very recently"...what's up with that? I see crazy-low prices on some Q7's out there! What has...
02-11-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,929
Posted By testarossaguy

Attention to detail is key - this job is not for...

Attention to detail is key - this job is not for the faint of heart. I ordered all of my parts from our local VW dealer with no issues. So the bypass valve is scarce....?
11-02-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,582
Posted By testarossaguy

Some great humor and advice in this thread...! ...

Some great humor and advice in this thread...! You guys are awesome! I am going to try the AT205 Reseal product and see how it works out. Our Q7 has been rock solid for over 50k miles, towing...
10-26-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,582
Posted By testarossaguy

TDI out of warranty, oil leaks, live with 'em or...???

I'm in sort of a conundrum. My 2014 TDI is out of warranty. It has a bit of oil weeping out the rear main seal, and a few other spots. My lovely wife just HATES oil leaks on our coated driveway &...
09-24-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,445
Posted By testarossaguy

I replaced my tires, had Pirelli Scorpions and...

I replaced my tires, had Pirelli Scorpions and they still had decent tread on them...but they were getting old. Put on a new set of Scorpions and the noise is gone. Still get the howling sound when...
09-09-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By testarossaguy

I'm still not able to connect the dots on this. ...

I'm still not able to connect the dots on this. If the turbo was not getting coolant and subsequently failed - why was there oil all over the place? Where did the oil come from....the failed turbo?
09-04-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By testarossaguy

What service did the garage perform prior to you...

What service did the garage perform prior to you picking it up on Aug. 24th? And....you took it back to that same garage? And they say it was NOT related to anything they did? I am VERY...
09-04-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 38,219
Posted By testarossaguy

Yes...that was my plan....I wish I had done it...

Yes...that was my plan....I wish I had done it when I had everything out for the reseal of the EGR and Oil Coolers...but I was in a time crunch. Once everything was back together and leak-free, I...
08-27-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By testarossaguy

Unfortunately I'm way past the warranty period. I...

Unfortunately I'm way past the warranty period. I wonder how this vacuum hose / cooler functions? If the vacuum part doesn't work, does the cooler default to a "worst case" scenario?
08-27-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 38,219
Posted By testarossaguy

HPFP failure is our worst nightmare...!!! Has...

HPFP failure is our worst nightmare...!!! Has any do-it-yourselfer out there replaced this pump? I do also recall some other members devising some methods of limiting the fallout of HPFP failure...
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