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12-19-2017, 10:25 AM
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Posted By Bürgermeister

My MN dealer tells me they can't schedule...

My MN dealer tells me they can't schedule emission repair yet because they don't have the parts yet. And the settlement chat line only gives a canned robotic answer that it's before 12/20/17, so they...
11-03-2016, 09:09 PM
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Posted By Bürgermeister

Wait and wait some more ... Per...

Wait and wait some more ...

Per vwdieselinfo.com: ....As noted in Court today, we are making substantial progress in our efforts to reach an approved resolution for these 3.0L TDI V6 vehicles...
03-09-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 47,122
Posted By Bürgermeister

+1. Great hitch, relatively easy install and...

+1. Great hitch, relatively easy install and invisible when not needed.
01-03-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,461
Posted By Bürgermeister

+1. It's a major embarrassment.

+1. It's a major embarrassment.
11-11-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 166,232
Posted By Bürgermeister

Are you referring to the one-sided parking light...

Are you referring to the one-sided parking light option available on European vehicles? The only VCDS coding floating around is this:
Enable Euro parking lights via turn signal
[09 – Cent. Elect.]...
11-04-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,399
Posted By Bürgermeister

Great idea indeed. Amazon.com has the Alibaba...

Great idea indeed. Amazon.com has the Alibaba hooks as well at $9.25/piece; search for Eathtek New Cargo Bag Hook Hanger Holder.
10-15-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,636
Posted By Bürgermeister

You didn't describe it wrong. The "2x50W PSY24W...

You didn't describe it wrong. The "2x50W PSY24W HIGH POWER CREE XPE LED AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT BULB" appears clear, but illuminates in amber light when energized. The "amber" in the description is...
10-15-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,636
Posted By Bürgermeister

I bought these last year on ebay: 2x50W PSY24W...

I bought these last year on ebay: 2x50W PSY24W HIGH POWER CREE XPE LED AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT BULB BMW & OTHER CARS.
Perfect fit and brighter than what iJDM offered last year, in my opinion.
09-18-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 46,204
Posted By Bürgermeister

Replaced mine last year with 50W PSY24W high...

Replaced mine last year with 50W PSY24W high power CREE XPE amber LED bulbs. Work as expected, at least same intensity as stock bulbs.
07-07-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,381
Posted By Bürgermeister

This bulletin from MB makes for an interesting...

This bulletin from MB makes for an interesting read:...
07-02-2014, 10:33 AM
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Views: 27,381
Posted By Bürgermeister

... and then there is Minnesota, where they...

... and then there is Minnesota, where they mandate, yes, mandate B10 biodiesel during the months of April through September.
06-24-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,379
Posted By Bürgermeister

Another tip: you may run into a diesel pump with...

Another tip: you may run into a diesel pump with a nozzle larger than what the Q5 TDI filler neck will accept.
VW/Audi sells a funnel-like adapter (part number 000-072-709; circa $9.00) which...
05-20-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,531
Posted By Bürgermeister

As posted below, for the Q5/SQ5 series it's ...

As posted below, for the Q5/SQ5 series it's

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2166182/ , which corresponds to Mfr's part # 8K0860251.
04-19-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 95,411
Posted By Bürgermeister

That cautionary remark in the brochure may be...

That cautionary remark in the brochure may be technically correct in a given circumstance. Also, adding AdBlue "... until it will not take any more" can be a bit iffy due to the corrosive effect of...
02-18-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,598
Posted By Bürgermeister

Here is the inside/rearfacing view of the fog...

Here is the inside/rearfacing view of the fog light cover with all its tabs. Even as the proud owner of a set of prying tools I chickened out and asked the dealer to just remove the covers for me...
02-18-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 183,013
Posted By Bürgermeister

When I asked in November 2013, the dealership...

When I asked in November 2013, the dealership said that map version 6.8.2 was the most current one. Does anyone know when 8R0-060-884-BL NAR 6.9.2 North-America LAST VERSION 2014 (per spijun)...
02-18-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,720
Posted By Bürgermeister

Take a look at alldatadiy.com, which provides...

Take a look at alldatadiy.com, which provides very detailed, model-specific info online on a paid subscription basis.
They have the 2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) with the V6-3.2L (CALB) in their...
12-21-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By Bürgermeister

For removal/reinstall, see owner's manual (front...

For removal/reinstall, see owner's manual (front tow hook installation). For sourcing, check places such as audionlineparts.com .
12-21-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,756
Posted By Bürgermeister

Yep, German Audi Kollektion, p.96:...

Yep, German Audi Kollektion, p.96: Hauptlichtschalterfeststellbügelvorrichtung € 53.
12-10-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,809
Posted By Bürgermeister

I've applied that mod, and it does not eliminate...

I've applied that mod, and it does not eliminate the buzzing when you open the door.
12-06-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,809
Posted By Bürgermeister

The trial periods are: Sirius Radio: 90-day...

The trial periods are: Sirius Radio: 90-day trial; Sirius Traffic: 48-month trial, and AudiConnect: 6-month trial.
The 2014 Q5 brochure details what comes with each line. Only the TDI, the Hybrid,...
12-05-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,567
Posted By Bürgermeister

The 2014 owners manual emphasizes the "VW 50700"...

The 2014 owners manual emphasizes the "VW 50700" endorsement as a critical requirement for the TDIs. Does the Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W-30 have that?
12-01-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,944
Posted By Bürgermeister

I'm still researching the same result: only the...

I'm still researching the same result: only the front LH or RH parking light came on, along with the DRL.
To copy the "European" style, both front and rear parking lights (either RH or LH) should...
12-01-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
Posted By Bürgermeister

At 3,800 mi, I got a warning about being a quart...

At 3,800 mi, I got a warning about being a quart low. While unexpected, the manual for the 2014 Q5 allows that "...oil consumption can be up to 1/2 a quart per 600 miles ... [and] ... may be higher...
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