Search results for query: *

  • Users: Nilz
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date
  1. Nilz

    SQ5 Couple of issues - Windows and Parking Brake

    Morning guys, Hope you are all good :) Since getting the car a couple of months ago (2017 SQ5), I have noticed that when the front windows are open on the car, usually not all the way and I go to close them, they drop down and then I have to close them again. I called Audi and they said to...
  2. Nilz

    SQ5 New SQ5 Owner

    Hey guys, Hope you are all good? I have been off the scene for a while but used to be very active on the forums when I had my Mk1 S3, I moved from there to an 2.0 TFSI quattro B8 A4, which last week made way for a 2017 SQ5 (Petrol). First impressions are wow, what a vehicle!! I have been...
  3. Nilz

    HELP!! Sub Stopped Working (Home One)

    Hi Guys Not been on for a while, been mega busy, but hope everyone is good on here :) I have got a Harman Kardon Home Cinema setup the HKTS16 with the HKTS210Sub/230 which has just stopped working all of a sudden!! Its a lovely bit of kit with beautiful sound, so dont really want to part with...
  4. Nilz

    New TV

    Hi Guys Im in the market for a new TV after many years, nothing wrong with the current one however it is a bit old, so looking for a new 4K one. I am looking around 49/50 inch and needs to be £1000 or less. Anyone else got one recently or can advise? I have always liked Sony and wouldnt mind...
  5. Nilz

    P2187

    Hi Guys I have had the engine light come up on the car the other day with the following code: P2187 System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1) I did clear the fault as the car seems to be running fine, but it has come back again. Has anyone else had this at all and if so, what did you do to resolve...
  6. Nilz

    Which oil?

    Hi guys, quick question which is the best oil for my car? It's a 2010 2.0 tfsi quattro with a CDNC engine, i have been on a couple of sites and some say 5w30 and some say 5w40!! I just want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks Nilz
  7. Nilz

    Eclipse Tonight

    @Ghost @Sandra https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.telegraph.co.uk/science/0/how-to-see-lunar-eclipse-snow-moon-new-year-comet-tonight/amp/
  8. Nilz

    Navigation Map Update

    Hi guys, I did a search on the forum but couldn't really find any info. I just wanted to check what the latest version was and what the updates are on it. Also is there ways to update to this version and if so how? I checked on my car and this is what it came up with: Software version...
  9. Nilz

    Fuel Consumption - What do you get?

    Hi all, since changing to the A4, I would have thought the fuel consumption would have been alot better, however its actually worse!!! On my 8L S3, I would constantly get 100 miles from £20 of v power petrol, which was more powerful, alot older and with a whole lot more miles on it!! With the...
  10. Nilz

    Phone book query

    Hi When my phone book is synchronised with the car for some reason it displays all the entries as last name first!! I have checked on my phone and it's set as first name first and when checking on the settings on the car there isn't a way to change this. Does anyone know if there is a way...
  11. Nilz

    Secret Green Menu

    Hi guys, I have enabled the secret Green menu through Carista, however not gone into it yet as don't want to start messing with things that could cause any issues. Have any of you guys gone into it and if so what changes have you made or would suggest are worth doing? Cheers Nilz
  12. Nilz

    Heating Controls

    Hi guys, is there a way of selecting the heating on a dual option rather than having to change each side individually. Currently I have to change the temperature, speed and vents side by side, which can get quite frustrating and my ocd can't deal with it either!! Thanks Nilz
  13. Nilz

    Couple of Questions

    Hi all I have recently purchased a 2.0 tfsi quattro, which has a chain on it, so just wanted to check does this involve any maintenance, are there any parts linked to it that need replacing? The car is on 87k and had the oil consumption issues sorted at Audi when it was on 53k. Also the last...
  14. Nilz

    New Owner

    Hi all Just wanted to introduce myself to this section of the forum, been a member on here for many years and have been an 8L S3 owner for nearly 9 years, however I have recently replaced that with an A4 2.0 tfsi quattro. Hopefully be able to get some good info, hints, tips and even try and...
  15. Nilz

    Its Goodbye from me.......

    Hi all So after nearly 9 years of S3 ownership, I wished my car farewell on Saturday. Unfortunately a few weeks ago, someone pulled out of a side road onto me and we went through insurance and as expected the car was written off as a Cat C :( However, as we now have another baby on the way...
  16. Nilz

    Huntin/Hesitating on Startup

    Hi all I had a heater matrix pipe split on the car recently right at the back of the engine bay, this has since been replaced, however I have noticed now that every morning when I start the car, it hunts and drops rev as if its about to cut out, only does this for about 5 seconds then is fine...
  17. Nilz

    Emergency Services Vehicles

    So many times recently, I have been in traffic and spotted an ambulance or police car approaching with its lights flashing and sirens on and people fail to prepare and move out of the way for them!!! Why do people just sit there and wait and think its acceptable!!! The vehicles are designed...
  18. Nilz

    Audi S3 Prices

    Is it just me, or are the prices of our beloved 8L S3s slowly appreciating? I have been looking alot recently at whats on the market and been surprised at the prices I am seeing, some even as much as £5k!! Not that I am knocking it or anything, in fact, im happy that they are going up in...
  19. Nilz

    Surprise......

    http://www.autoevolution.com/news/82-year-old-looking-wrc-legend-petter-solberg-pranks-mercedes-benz-technicians-103926.html#agal_0 What a way to wind up the recovery guys......little did they know who they were sat next to :)
  20. Nilz

    Battery Drain

    Afternoon all :) Didnt use the car all weekend and went to start it this morning and it didnt start!! Managed to bump it on the drive and it started up eventually. Got to work and called the AA out, they said the battery was fine, but noticed there was a 0.4amp drain on the battery, we...