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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-20-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2,226
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Posted By amstrad

So just so I understand, after the fix, we get...

So just so I understand, after the fix, we get free AdBlue top ups until the GREATER of:

10 years or 120,000 miles from in service date; OR 4 years or 48,000 from fix date

The extended emission...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-01-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By amstrad

My mistake. I mean Auto Stop/Start.

My mistake. I mean Auto Stop/Start.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

hmm... no. not the same. Audi is not owned by a...

hmm... no. not the same. Audi is not owned by a Mexican company. They are just built there. Like Honda, Toyota and some BMW built in US. No one claims those are US companies.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By amstrad

Autostart disengaged gear

Couple of times over the last few months, autostart has disengage the gear. Meaning, that when I take my foot off the brake, it's in neutral instead of drive.

Yesterday it happened twice, the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-31-2017, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

I was just about to post that! And Land...

I was just about to post that!

And Land Rovers are Indian cars now too!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-28-2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

Got my 2nd Bosch check too. '14 Q5 TDI

Got my 2nd Bosch check too. '14 Q5 TDI
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-10-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

It did not, and unfortunately, I failed to...

It did not, and unfortunately, I failed to inquire.

I had assumed that the Bosch portion was/will be a separate claims process from VWGoA. I'm I wrong?

Edit: he did tell me (take it for what...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-10-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

TDi confirmation appointment: 8/8 Notification...

TDi confirmation appointment: 8/8
Notification of approval: 8/8
Notification to accept payment: 8/9
Funds in my checking account: 8/10

Damn that was fast.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
07-08-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

Sorry, I've been traveling and not keeping up to...

Sorry, I've been traveling and not keeping up to date with this issue.

I see that people are signing up and getting half of their Gen 2 3.0 TDI remediation payment. I'm still confused. The...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-23-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

Sorry for potentially naïve question, since I...

Sorry for potentially naïve question, since I haven't been following the thread constantly, but why are Gen 2 owners being so quick to sign up for the modification payoff before the modification even...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-21-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

+1

+1
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-12-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,613
Posted By amstrad

Auto Stop/Start shifting to neutral

This has happened to me several times over the last month:

I tend to run in dynamic mode most of the time, and after the engine is stopped via Auto Stop and restarted once I remove pressure from...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-12-2017, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2,226
Views: 426,912
Posted By amstrad

Stay on target

Can we stick to the topic here.

I'm tired of checking new posts on this thread only to find political and economic speculations instead of specific discussions about the AUDI TDI settlement.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-04-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,494
Posted By amstrad

If I read this correctly the SAVVY powers the V1...

If I read this correctly the SAVVY powers the V1 via the ODB. So no need for other power tap.

Do you still need the Brown-out booster with the SAVVY?

Currently I have my V1 wired into fuse...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-11-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,117
Posted By amstrad

I didn't see that in the FAQ and I agree it seems...

I didn't see that in the FAQ and I agree it seems quite explicit.

This is where I got my info, which is admittedly 3 months old now:
Volkswagen offers cash, credit to help placate diesel owners -...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-11-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,117
Posted By amstrad

So everyone (who can) seems to be signing up. ...

So everyone (who can) seems to be signing up. I'm hesitant. What are we losing by signing up? I understand that we forfeit the right to sue Audi (if that holds up in court). But what else do we...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-21-2015, 04:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,556
Posted By amstrad

The mirror control knob is one of the least...

The mirror control knob is one of the least intuitive controls in an Audi. It implies that the functions of heating, tilting, adjusting and folding are mutually exclusive. They are not, and the way...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-02-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 129,662
Posted By amstrad

Looks much better on level ground. In fact it...

Looks much better on level ground. In fact it looks just like mine. I put H&R -1 springs on my TDI. I couldn't stand the wheel gap before.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-02-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 129,662
Posted By amstrad

Maybe get us a picture of it on a level surface. ...

Maybe get us a picture of it on a level surface. Your street looks like a pretty significant incline and you have the front wheels up on the driveway and the rears on down on the road. The right...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-09-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,657
Posted By amstrad

36216

36216
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-18-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,624
Posted By amstrad

The difference is between a simple interest loan,...

The difference is between a simple interest loan, where you only pay interest on the remaining principle and an add-on interest loan, where the total interest is calculated up front, and you are...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-07-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 745
Posted By amstrad

I had same problem. Dealer replaced HPFP at...

I had same problem. Dealer replaced HPFP at ~9000 miles

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-discussion-129/q5-tdi-glow-plug-indicator-flashing-2863237/
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-22-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,058
Posted By amstrad

I don't think the -2 was available when I bought...

I don't think the -2 was available when I bought them. The -3 (SQ5) was available and I wasn't aware of any suspension differences between the Q5 TFSI and TDI, so I just assumed the -1.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-04-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,721
Posted By amstrad

I love my Scuba S-line Here is a thread of...

I love my Scuba S-line

Here is a thread of 2014 Q5 S-line color combinations:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-discussion-129/2014-q5-s-line-plus-color-combinations-2855895/
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-27-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,137
Posted By amstrad

Mine takes a while too. Its about 1-2 minutes...

Mine takes a while too. Its about 1-2 minutes from car start to audio, and I'm a mile or two down the road before I can listen to Pandora or Audible.

BTW I have Samsung Galaxy S5. What do you...
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