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Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
Today, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By John Simcox

Something certainly not right. Never had this...

Something certainly not right. Never had this happen in any of my 6 Avants (2009-Present). Given your post elsewhere regarding the nozzle repeatedly getting blocked I would suspect water from the...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By John Simcox

An ECU will almost certainly have component...

An ECU will almost certainly have component protection so, unless you can buy one that has already had it removed you will need to find someone with access to ODIS (dealer or someone who has made the...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 118
Posted By John Simcox

Sounds like they either need replacing or you...

Sounds like they either need replacing or you have got some contaminate on the screen. Would clean the screen with a decent glass cleaner first and see if that sorts. If not then replace the blades
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 104
Posted By John Simcox

Just to add to my post. Apple CarPlay and...

Just to add to my post. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are basically just enhanced screen sharing apps there is very little functionality going on inside the MMI unit when using the app. Hence (in...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-16-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 104
Posted By John Simcox

As far as I am aware that is not possible

As far as I am aware that is not possible
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-14-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By John Simcox

That was my recollection, but not having an...

That was my recollection, but not having an AllRoad I could not be certain, thanks for confirming. But of course as we are all law abiding drivers, there are very few places where you would be...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-13-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By John Simcox

I think this has been asked on here before and...

I think this has been asked on here before and from what I recall 2 bars is the lowest setting you can select yourself. I seem to recall there were some circumstances when the car itself drops it to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-10-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By John Simcox

Not really as the 2014 is pre-face lift and the...

Not really as the 2014 is pre-face lift and the 2017 is post-facelift and they changed the shape of the units and the front bumper for the facelift. I also think that for the tail lights the wiring...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
04-10-2024, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 95
Posted By John Simcox

You will need one of that part number, however as...

You will need one of that part number, however as long as the last letter is G or later then that it should work. The letter relates to the version number. Not sure if that part has component...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-07-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By John Simcox

I had that issue a while back and it was largely...

I had that issue a while back and it was largely solved with a software update. It still happens very occasionally (I also lose the radio station icons on the lower touch screen) but at least it no...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2024, 11:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,360
Posted By John Simcox

Afraid not but based on posts I have seen on hear...

Afraid not but based on posts I have seen on hear I would estimate it to be sometime around week 30 (or later)
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-03-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,360
Posted By John Simcox

When was the car actually built? The sticker...

When was the car actually built? The sticker located on either the driver or front passenger door pillar (it is on the driver's side in the UK) should have a week and year reference on it. If the...
Forum: RS 6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By John Simcox

In Europe they do a Black Edition spec that comes...

In Europe they do a Black Edition spec that comes with all the chrome items in black, so even if you can't order one directly you should be able to source a set of black rings to replace the Chrome...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-27-2024, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By John Simcox

Why do you want to update the firmware? I don't...

Why do you want to update the firmware? I don't think you will get any new functionality by doing the update. Firmware versions can also be car specific, so just because there is an apparently newer...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By John Simcox

As mentioned before, Audi is changing the naming...

As mentioned before, Audi is changing the naming convention of all their cars. Going forward cars with an even number will be TVs, cars with odd numbers will be ICE or Hybrid. The new A4/A5 has...
Forum: A6 allroad (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 791
Posted By John Simcox

Are you sure the cassette part is properly...

Are you sure the cassette part is properly located? It is quite easy to fit in and think it is secured when it is not.
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By John Simcox

Are you sure they had plugged the seat belt into...

Are you sure they had plugged the seat belt into the correct socket for the seat and it had fully engaged? It is very easy for someone on the near side passenger seat to put their belt into the...
Forum: S6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2024, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By John Simcox

Check the state of the battery as well, may no...

Check the state of the battery as well, may no longer be delivering the voltage expected by some of the systems. Anything below 12.7v indicates a new battery is required
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-10-2024, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By John Simcox

If your garage says the battery is bad then that...

If your garage says the battery is bad then that is a good place to start. Random error codes from seemingly unrelated sources often points to a battery that needs replacing. It may clear at least...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 199
Posted By John Simcox

To have to be adding coolant to the system so...

To have to be adding coolant to the system so frequently there is something clearly wrong with the car and you need to get that sorted as soon as possible. Could be a leaky coolant hose, poorly...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 29,987
Posted By John Simcox

As both lights are onthesame circuit within the...

As both lights are onthesame circuit within the door, most likely a broken wire as the wire passes into the door or a corroded connector, either live or earth
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-04-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By John Simcox

I have read (not sure if on here on another...

I have read (not sure if on here on another forum) of people replacing the LED strip in the headlight, however it is not designed as a serviceable part and therefore to change it you need to...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2024, 04:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By John Simcox

Kufatec dongles are vehicle specific. After they...

Kufatec dongles are vehicle specific. After they are used the first time the dongle is linked to VIN and cannot be used on another vehicle so potentially anyone buying from eBay may be wasting their...
Forum: A6 (C8 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By John Simcox

Quick and easy way of doing it on a MIB-2 car...

Quick and easy way of doing it on a MIB-2 car (which yours is) is buy the dongle from Kufatec....
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By John Simcox

The problem you will have with the 45 profile...

The problem you will have with the 45 profile over the recommended (factory spec) 40 profile tyre is that the rolling circumference of the tyre will be longer (2236mm vs 2157mm)...
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