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Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
Today, 02:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 85
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Some folks have reported success getting the...

Some folks have reported success getting the front of the car higher on a steep driveway and running the the trapped air out. You want the car warm so that the thermostat is at least partially open....
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
Today, 01:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Just an idea, did you get your spark plugs from a...

Just an idea, did you get your spark plugs from a reputable retailer? Many counterfeit spark plugs on Amazon and EBay. Getting better and better at looking legit but are junk that can ruin your...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
Today, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Did you scan for codes with VCDS or OBD11? If...

Did you scan for codes with VCDS or OBD11? If there is still a fault(s) often you need to clear it before things will work again. It is the car protecting itself.
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
Today, 01:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 85
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Sounds like the cooling system was not refilled...

Sounds like the cooling system was not refilled (purged) correctly and there is air in the system.
Search for the procedure and and fix yourself (may require a vacuum pump) or contact your mechanic...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII
Today, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

Are your new parts OEM parts? If not, and...

Are your new parts OEM parts? If not, and especially if the parts are made in China, I would start over with OEM parts.
If you used OEM parts then all sealing surfaces were not prepped (cleaned)...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
04-23-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,722
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

My 2020 SQ5 had auto locking only until I added...

My 2020 SQ5 had auto locking only until I added the setting to the MMI (via VCDS) to be able to toggle that feature off or on.
Our 2016 A3 and 2011 Q5 already had the setting to turn off or on in...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
04-20-2024, 03:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By rdA4WtQ5

At about 40K miles, and a bore scope handy, a...

At about 40K miles, and a bore scope handy, a good time to look around when you change your spark plugs if you haven’t done so already.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
03-18-2024, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
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.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-20-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 977
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
02-12-2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
02-09-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,335
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
02-05-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 32,747
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.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
01-24-2024, 02:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
01-21-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,642
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
01-17-2024, 04:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
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.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
01-12-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
01-01-2024, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-31-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-28-2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-21-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,674
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-21-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,642
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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
11-29-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
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.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
11-27-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
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.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
11-27-2023, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,420
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)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
10-31-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,774
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...
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