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Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-25-2022, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By Edd W

You can go up to about 270ps with the 218ps as...

You can go up to about 270ps with the 218ps as the starting point.
The 272ps can be re-mapped to about 320ps.
The Bitdi is the best by far, it is a great engine and remarkably fuel efficient too -...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,219
Posted By Edd W

There is a whole lot of hardware required that is...

There is a whole lot of hardware required that is just not fitted unless of was specified as an option from the factory.
the recess on the door handles is just part of the molding and does not have...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By Edd W

Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine....

Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine. Press and hold the accelerator in the kick down position for 10secs. Release and them turn the ignition off again.
That should have reset it to...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
05-18-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 640
Posted By Edd W

UK: A6 Allroad C7 272 PS TDi Aux Belt pulleys and Tensioner

I am trying to find the part numbers for the aux belt pulleys and tensioner on my allroad. It's a 2016 272 ps TDi.

I have access to one parts catalogue but it does not list these items - Audi...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
11-13-2020, 03:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 81,325
Posted By Edd W

If the keyless lock buttons on the door handles...

If the keyless lock buttons on the door handles get moisture inside, due to the plastic failing, they go as a short to ground. This causes the lock system to act as if someone is permanently pressing...
Forum: A7
06-26-2020, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,253
Posted By Edd W

Hi Radial, That's interesting but it is not...

Hi Radial,
That's interesting but it is not what it appears.

The engine was from Ted Toleman's personal Mk1 Gti that I bought when it was two years old. It was a 1981 car - OOL 566X and I kept it...
Forum: A7
02-10-2020, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,146
Posted By Edd W

There is a gulf of evolution that much of the US...

There is a gulf of evolution that much of the US car industry missed out on. US cars made 20 years ago were about 10 years behind most European manufacturers at the time and that seems pretty much...
Forum: A7
02-10-2020, 04:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,658
Posted By Edd W

You just press the button again to retract it...

You just press the button again to retract it manually.

It will retract as the car speed drops below about 60mph anyway.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
01-28-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,196
Posted By Edd W

Had that same on my 2016 Allroad. 272ps 3.0 tdi...

Had that same on my 2016 Allroad. 272ps 3.0 tdi engine.

It was the coolant changeover valve which changes coolant flow from just the heads at cold start to the full circuit as nthe block warms up....
Forum: A7
12-19-2019, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,876
Posted By Edd W

The EGR cooler actually functions to warm the...

The EGR cooler actually functions to warm the coolant from the hot exhaust gases during warm-up. If you start from cold with the heater on, you can almost instantly feel extra heat come though as you...
Forum: A7
12-11-2019, 04:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,876
Posted By Edd W

They do have auxiliary heaters but the ones...

They do have auxiliary heaters but the ones fitted currently just use an electric element to heat the air for windscreen defrosting etc... it does nothing to help heat the engine.

The answer is...
Forum: A7
11-12-2019, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Edd W

Three pieces of advice - BiTDI, BiTDI & BiTDI. ...

Three pieces of advice - BiTDI, BiTDI & BiTDI.

Only further thing I would add is late 2014 onwards is Euro 6 which is worth going for.
Forum: A7
11-06-2019, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,946
Posted By Edd W

That's a bit like saying I stuck a pencil in my...

That's a bit like saying I stuck a pencil in my eye and it hurt, my eye is OK now but will it hurt if I do it again?
Forum: Audi allroad
10-28-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,286
Posted By Edd W

Starter motor stuck engaged and overheated?

Starter motor stuck engaged and overheated?
Forum: A7
10-18-2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By Edd W

With all those, I would clear the whole lot and...

With all those, I would clear the whole lot and get a new battery installed by the dealer you bought it from.

Then see what errors reappear.
Forum: A7
10-09-2019, 04:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,654
Posted By Edd W

I think the issue is that you are increasing the...

I think the issue is that you are increasing the rolling circumference because you have 3.5mm higher sidewall but you will also have around 7~8mm of new tread to match with your worn front tyres...
Forum: A7
10-01-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,253
Posted By Edd W

Thanks for the input. I have decided to...

Thanks for the input.

I have decided to negotiate the best deal with my insurance company and move on.

I would love to do the repairs myself but I don't have time or suitable workshop at my...
Forum: A7
09-19-2019, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,253
Posted By Edd W

Buy back or let it go?

I had a light frontal collision in my A7 -- 2014 BiTdi with just about as many extras as you can list.

Both front airbags deployed even though we were stationary when the other car collided with...
Forum: A7
09-09-2019, 04:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,916
Posted By Edd W

It depends on how badly it vibrates. A V6 in...

It depends on how badly it vibrates.

A V6 in inherently not a mechanically balanced design so as always, we accept a compromise of compact size v/s better design as in a straight 6 which is near...
Forum: A7
07-23-2019, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By Edd W

I suppose it's down to having something...

I suppose it's down to having something worthwhile to reply with.

there is little point in a reply for the sake of it!
Forum: A7
07-11-2019, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Posted By Edd W

There are drawbacks - they do not react to engine...

There are drawbacks - they do not react to engine vibration at certain speeds so will cause extra noise and a slight reduction in overall refinement.
Forum: A7
07-08-2019, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Edd W

It sounds like there is a fan speed control...

It sounds like there is a fan speed control module somewhere.

Have you tried checking to see what voltage the fan motor is receiving?

Something like this?...
Forum: A7
07-05-2019, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,947
Posted By Edd W

I think if you remove the jacking point covers...

I think if you remove the jacking point covers you will see some fixings but there are more which you can easily see when looking underneath the car.
Forum: A7
06-28-2019, 03:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,178
Posted By Edd W

Thule Rapid 754 bar feet, 1625 fitting kit and...

Thule Rapid 754 bar feet, 1625 fitting kit and 962b bars 135cm.
The only drawback is Thule supply a clear adhesive patch to stick on the cntact location on the roof for each foot. If your car is a...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
06-14-2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,265
Posted By Edd W

That looks like it has had a body repair under...

That looks like it has had a body repair under the light whihc was probably the cause of the dmage to the light.
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