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    New Audi A5/S5 picture thread

    Very nice. I’ve been looking at the RS5 (and RS4) as I’m feeling a change of car coming ! How do you like the RS5? Love the colour and not many around in red !
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    A5 B9 - Telematics Battery location

    I believe this is under the front passenger seat. The battery is expensive (I have seen a post on another forum saying it is c.£200)
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    Engine temp.

    If the temp doesn’t come up to around 90° after a short while then it does sound like a faulty thermostat. Likely stuck open. Fuel use would be higher as the engine thinks it’s cold so is pushing a more fuel rich mixture into the engine. I’m not sure what model/engine or age of car you have...
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    Best way to patch a small impact damage (key mark)?

    Perhaps a smart repair then? If you look at rear doors (A5 included) they tend to have a pointed bit where the curve over the wheel arch meets the upright. I have a similar ding caused by my youngest opening Mrs Bucks rear door onto my car #littleangels !!
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    Strange engine noise just started

    Sounds like a belt slipping?
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    Best way to patch a small impact damage (key mark)?

    That looks like a door ding where another car has opened their door onto yours (I have one similar) usually the pointed edge of their door just pings the skin on yours. I would be tempted to see if there is is a PDR guy local to you. They will be able to get the dent out quite easily and if the...
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    Gauging the market

    If you are happy to work at selling then I would gauge the prices on Autotrader and the like then pitch your car in that price range but make sure you have lots of good photos showing all 4 wheels plus interior and every angle of the exterior. you may get contact with silly offers - you just...
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    S5 Rear suspension/coil lower rubber mounts ware - replacement costs?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265293857856?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WYNZd8ASQY-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=bdcDC6Z-T_m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    S5 Rear suspension/coil lower rubber mounts ware - replacement costs?

    Is there a localIndependent specialist near you? audi will be charging £100++ per hour +VAT which will quickly add up.
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    Lock/Alarm light test please?

    Just checked for you. When I lock the car the led flashes rapidly around 4 times then stays constant for around 30 seconds (this it checking the interior space and doors I believe). Then it fully arms and goes to a flashing state.
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    2019 A5 sportback spec

    If you don’t have the interior light pack, it’ll just be white which you can sun/brighten in the MMI options.
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    Dazies S5 B9 Sportback

    Very nice. Red is an under rated colour on the S5
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    Dazies S5 B9 Sportback

    Very nice. Red is an under rated colour on the S5
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    190 TDI MPG

    I have the Quattro which might make a slight difference pushing on country lanes 35-36mpg Normal mix / commute 42-45mpg Motorway 45-40mph