2009 Audi A4 B8 3.0 TDI Quattro - A list of problems.....
Discussion
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I bought my B8 shape A4 3.0 tdi estate from a probate sale for £1k and what a car. Its powerful and large enough to carry my family anywhere, fast and comfortably. It can be used for the tip run too and saves my 911 and Alpina from these dull duties. Its a well spec'd car with leather, 6spd gearbox, 18 inch wheels etc. My kids call it the dog car, but to me, it is a god send and a truly practical vehicle to munch miles in frugal style.
However, It came with some problems.
1. Radio all worked fine and then today, no volume at all. Not from the radio or the CD changer. The small knob on the centre console mutes, but nothing else. I tried a MMI reset and even disconnected the battery for a few minutes today - nothing.....
2. The passenger side electric seat heats, but the electric seat movement does nothing. Is this related to the water leak?
3. The car has a panoramic sunroof, which opens, closes and tilts as it should. However, the blind is stuck in the closed position. I tried the 'adaptation' but this did not work.
4. Parking sensors feature on the rear bumper of car, but there is no park assist featured in the MMI. Is this normal?
The car also leaks water into the car in the passenger footwell. I have checked the sunroof drains and all seem clear. The water seems to come in from under the glovebox and manifests itself in drips on the plastic sill and a large puddle in my passengers feet.
Any help appreciated. Is there a 'go to' place for correcting these sorts of issues on Audi in the UK?
A youtube video promoted a place called Satnavsystems in Surbiton - Does anyone have any experience of these guys?
I bought my B8 shape A4 3.0 tdi estate from a probate sale for £1k and what a car. Its powerful and large enough to carry my family anywhere, fast and comfortably. It can be used for the tip run too and saves my 911 and Alpina from these dull duties. Its a well spec'd car with leather, 6spd gearbox, 18 inch wheels etc. My kids call it the dog car, but to me, it is a god send and a truly practical vehicle to munch miles in frugal style.
However, It came with some problems.
1. Radio all worked fine and then today, no volume at all. Not from the radio or the CD changer. The small knob on the centre console mutes, but nothing else. I tried a MMI reset and even disconnected the battery for a few minutes today - nothing.....
2. The passenger side electric seat heats, but the electric seat movement does nothing. Is this related to the water leak?
3. The car has a panoramic sunroof, which opens, closes and tilts as it should. However, the blind is stuck in the closed position. I tried the 'adaptation' but this did not work.
4. Parking sensors feature on the rear bumper of car, but there is no park assist featured in the MMI. Is this normal?
The car also leaks water into the car in the passenger footwell. I have checked the sunroof drains and all seem clear. The water seems to come in from under the glovebox and manifests itself in drips on the plastic sill and a large puddle in my passengers feet.
Any help appreciated. Is there a 'go to' place for correcting these sorts of issues on Audi in the UK?
A youtube video promoted a place called Satnavsystems in Surbiton - Does anyone have any experience of these guys?
Experiencing similar problems of a sieve like B8
Stereo issues - check the compartment on the left hand rear of the boot where the Amp / MMI system is - mine was soaking. My MMI has the symptoms shown in https://boserepairexperts.co.uk/ where it just doesn't start up - suggesting the AMP has been water damaged.
Front leaks is often the drains in the front scuttle - they don't seem to clear very well and you end up with water in the front footwell.
Who'd have thought that cutting a great big hole in the roof would cause issues 15 or so years down the line.........
Stereo issues - check the compartment on the left hand rear of the boot where the Amp / MMI system is - mine was soaking. My MMI has the symptoms shown in https://boserepairexperts.co.uk/ where it just doesn't start up - suggesting the AMP has been water damaged.
Front leaks is often the drains in the front scuttle - they don't seem to clear very well and you end up with water in the front footwell.
Who'd have thought that cutting a great big hole in the roof would cause issues 15 or so years down the line.........
J886ATV said:
Front leaks is often the drains in the front scuttle
Sounds a likely cause.Not an Audi but my Son had a Clio that would regularly block the drains. First symptom was usually a misfire as the blocked drain caused water to overflow onto the RH end of the engine and would fill up the no. 4 sparkplug hole around the coilpack and cause a misfire.
A simple 'rodding' with a stainless welding rod and picking the leaves out would cure it.
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