# \#audi **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/audi/496.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2011 Audi A6 3.0T Repair Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567 "2025-07-17T10:06:37Z")
Hi everyone. I just bought a 2011 Audi A6 3.0T recently (that I believe is the C6 platform) and am looking to get a repair manual for it so i’ll know what the heck i’m dealing with. From what i’ve found, it seems like e… --- ## [Is this sound related to a bad alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986)
**Author:** [@w888brd\_193478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w888brd_193478)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986 "2025-05-06T15:21:25Z")
Hey all, recently there has been a loud sound coming from my engine and i think it is the alternator, it sounds like a high revving sound. It only been like this for a week or so. It’s an audi a4 b8 sline 2014 sound to … --- ## [Audi A3 2015 car makes creeky sound only when going over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379)
**Author:** [@CupoZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CupoZulu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379 "2025-03-09T14:39:59Z")
Hello everyone, So i have problem where my car makes noises over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, noises are coming from front of the car and i think somewhere where driver and front passenger legs are. Symptoms a… --- ## [2019 Audi Q5 - Love this car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-love-this-car/198871)
**Author:** [@Jack22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-love-this-car/198871 "2025-01-29T20:04:23Z")
Fantastic vehicle, no problems, Audi maintained, change engine oil every 12,000 KM, had transmission oil changed, car is as good the day it came out of the showroom!! Toronto, Canada --- ## [AudiS5Cabrio Remote Won’t open or close top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audis5cabrio-remote-won-t-open-or-close-top/197870)
**Author:** [@AudiS5Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiS5Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audis5cabrio-remote-won-t-open-or-close-top/197870 "2024-11-02T21:38:09Z")
The remote key fob operation of my cabriolet top abruptly stopped working. No settings were changed. It just stopped. The one button windows down stopped too (via remote). I tried my second remote. Same result. Any… --- ## [Audi a3 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932 "2024-08-25T17:18:36Z")
Hello, i bought used audi a3 7-speed automatic 2010 1.6 TDI 105 Horse power. The dealer said it was imported from another country with faulty robot that shifts gear, he fixed it and truly the car shifts gears very smooth… --- ## [2017 Audi A4 - AC not cold (not the refrigerant)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-ac-not-cold-not-the-refrigerant/195425)
**Author:** [@thata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thata)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-ac-not-cold-not-the-refrigerant/195425 "2024-07-25T20:54:23Z")
For 3 or 4 months, my A/C system has not been blowing cold air. The air is cool but not as cold as it once was. I just had it serviced and asked the mechanic to check the A/C system. He said that the freon was full. … --- ## [Audi subscriptions, coming to the US I bet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-subscriptions-coming-to-the-us-i-bet/194527)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-subscriptions-coming-to-the-us-i-bet/194527 "2024-03-15T09:26:16Z")
Not here yet, but it’s coming: Audi A3 Buyers Have To Subscribe To Use Basic Car Features (jalopnik.com) For example: "If you want to access features like dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, or high be… --- ## [Audi Logo Fell Off TT Quatro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-logo-fell-off-tt-quatro/194067)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-logo-fell-off-tt-quatro/194067 "2023-12-31T05:51:15Z")
It fell off and there’s hardened glue residue on car. What steps do I take, prep, glue? Thanx. --- ## [Need Help with Radio Unlock Code for Audi A4 After Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-radio-unlock-code-for-audi-a4-after-power-loss/192411)
**Author:** [@andreicostin3107\_186529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreicostin3107_186529)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-radio-unlock-code-for-audi-a4-after-power-loss/192411 "2023-11-06T21:38:46Z")
Hi everyone, I recently had a power loss issue with my Audi A4, and now my radio is locked, requesting a unlock code. Unfortunately, I don’t have the code handy. Can someone please guide me on how to obtain or reset the… --- ## [2018 Audi Q7 - Piston ring problems common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q7-piston-ring-problems-common/193191)
**Author:** [@Frank33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q7-piston-ring-problems-common/193191 "2023-10-03T22:11:09Z")
any problems with piston rings failure --- ## [1999 Audi A4- Local shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a4-local-shop/193118)
**Author:** [@gergrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gergrant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a4-local-shop/193118 "2023-10-03T05:21:10Z")
Can you recommend a very good local shop for the 2.8L 30-valve timing belt replacement? --- ## [Clunk noise when steering but heard only from inside of the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-noise-when-steering-but-heard-only-from-inside-of-the-car/192395)
**Author:** [@dean.krb\_182975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.krb_182975)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-noise-when-steering-but-heard-only-from-inside-of-the-car/192395 "2023-08-21T23:47:44Z")
Hey guys, i was just wandering if anyone faced the same issue as title says. Basicly when turning the wheel more than half the circle, no matter if stationary or driving, you can hear single soft clunks every few degrees… --- ## [Service contract administrator ranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-contract-administrator-ranking/186316)
**Author:** [@ejudgie\_182260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ejudgie_182260)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-contract-administrator-ranking/186316 "2023-05-26T18:32:35Z")
I am considering buying a service contract. I have been reading the posts here on how its just better to plow that money into a bank account instead and just use that to pay for repairs. But assuming I still wanted to … --- ## [2014 Audi Cabriolet - Should I charge the battery when away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098)
**Author:** [@DanG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-cabriolet-should-i-charge-the-battery-when-away/190098 "2023-04-16T17:19:44Z")
I have a 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet that I leave in Florida year-round . I migrate to Minnesota for the summer months (Jun-Sep). The car is garaged. Sound I “trickle charge” the battery? And…Is it harmful to the tires to be… --- ## [If you own a 2018-2022 Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850 "2023-03-30T15:33:08Z")
… and if you incurred repair expenses for the replacement of the Gateway Control Module following water intrusion, you may be eligible for compensation. --- ## [Audi burning up coolant and oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297)
**Author:** [@Jhonthedonman\_184257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhonthedonman_184257)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297 "2023-02-24T22:03:47Z")
Audi is burning up coolant and oil and I’m seeing a leak near the line of white smoke Any ideas on where to buy the part I need to replace --- ## [If you own a VW or Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-vw-or-audi/188744)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-vw-or-audi/188744 "2023-01-27T16:14:24Z")
… you may be entitled to a payment as a result of a data breach that revealed some of your personal info: https://audidatasettlement.com/ --- ## [Slight negative camber in back left tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-negative-camber-in-back-left-tire/188281)
**Author:** [@tayowahn7\_183590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tayowahn7_183590)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-negative-camber-in-back-left-tire/188281 "2023-01-03T22:57:12Z")
I just now realized my car has a slight camber in the back left tire and has had it for a few months after reviewing some pictures. Is it worth taking into the shop as someone who doesn’t have a lot of money to spend? … --- ## [2018 Audi Cabriolet - Visor falls off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-cabriolet-visor-falls-off/188027)
**Author:** [@RosemarieLestino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosemarieLestino)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-cabriolet-visor-falls-off/188027 "2022-12-23T21:56:45Z")
The sun visor falls off. Cheap plastic clip. This is three of them now that have broken. You can not use the sun visor or you will find it in your lap. --- ## [2009 Audi Q5 Petrol engine sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051)
**Author:** [@ysw010109\_183421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ysw010109_183421)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051 "2022-12-22T23:54:12Z")
Hi, I have 2009 Audi Q5 Petrol done about 130,xxxKM. Recently the engine sounds a little bit weird. No error codes and issues when driving. Try to rectify the noise but have no clue where it’s coming from. I’ve uploade… --- ## [2017 Audi A3 Which SparkPlug is which](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939)
**Author:** [@tidbito\_183342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tidbito_183342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939 "2022-12-16T21:01:46Z")
Greetings. Have a 2017 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0l US version. It started throwing a P0303 code. Replaced all four plugs but problem persists. Was going to replace ignition coil next but not sure which one is for the third cyli… --- ## [2016 Audi A6 - Heat shield problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-heat-shield-problem/187698)
**Author:** [@Vetareels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vetareels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-heat-shield-problem/187698 "2022-12-01T18:27:19Z")
Heat shield is coming off --- ## [Uneven break pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361)
**Author:** [@dean.krb\_182975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.krb_182975)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361 "2022-11-11T18:06:48Z")
Does anyone know what is possible reason for this kind of break pad wear? Every side is worn this way, but less, this one looks realy bad. --- ## [2008 Audi A4 - Locks and ignition issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-locks-and-ignition-issue/187346)
**Author:** [@Bruce45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-locks-and-ignition-issue/187346 "2022-11-10T04:34:47Z")
locked the car with key fob took the key inside house, as leaving realized I need my umbrella, so unlocked the driver door with manual service key then locked it again with serviced key, upon my return I unlocked with fo… --- ## [2017 Audi Q7 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119)
**Author:** [@timglenn123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timglenn123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119 "2022-10-30T17:51:04Z")
Purchased a Q7 2017 with 68k miles. Have to put 1L oil every 1200 miles. Now seems to be around 800 miles at 75k --- ## [Car humming at 48 and 73 mph only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978)
**Author:** [@j.petruescu30\_182704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.petruescu30_182704)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978 "2022-10-19T21:09:53Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2016 Audi A3 with 55k miles on it. My car has a unique humming sound at higher speeds only, you can roughly hear it at 48, and can hear it loud as day from 72-74. Over 75 you can’t hear it and under it… --- ## [2011 Audi Q7 - I did add blue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-q7-i-did-add-blue/186944)
**Author:** [@AudiSUVowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiSUVowner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-q7-i-did-add-blue/186944 "2022-10-17T23:27:09Z")
Keeps the message “Ad Blue” even after we put it and check the oil. keeps telling me that at X amout of miles will shut down and wont turn on… this is the first time this happens. Ay assistance? --- ## [Audi A3 2000 (PreFaceLift) Loose gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872)
**Author:** [@Ras\_Pi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ras_Pi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872 "2022-10-13T22:21:13Z")
Hey guys/girls, I been having a problem with mine audi’s gas pedal, It’s loose and to get any kind of acceleration I have to press around 60% of the gas pedal and if I put my feet under it I can easily move it up and do… --- ## [2015 Audi Q3 Steering Column Gone Haywire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q3-steering-column-gone-haywire/186822)
**Author:** [@pswank4\_182584](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pswank4_182584)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q3-steering-column-gone-haywire/186822 "2022-10-11T00:10:00Z")
I bought my 2015 Audi Q3 used about a year ago. Engine is in great shape, so is the car. However - on a hot day - or, after driving for more than one hour straight, if I shut off the engine - and then attempt to restart?… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/audi/496.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=audi)