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RustMomCommunity StarterSep 3, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackCharlotte8 replies0 helpful TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condition is my first thought, but what else s…
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ShiftMilesCommunity StarterAug 22, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackAtlanta1 reply0 helpful A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you do it even when lane-assist functions app…
BatteryLearner102Community StarterAug 21, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackMiami1 reply0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level?…
DailyCommuter815Community StarterMay 19, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful Titles, History, PPI & AuctionsPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 18,500 miles. The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records…
FlatSixGuy974Community StarterAug 10, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackAustin0 replies0 helpful BrakesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 43,000 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness va…
CanyonGal883Community StarterAug 3, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackSan Antonio3 replies0 helpful BrakesQuestionCommunity Starter I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull e…
CleanMom59Community StarterJul 27, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackNew York4 replies0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 23,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without…
ShiftDIYerCommunity StarterJul 27, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackBay Area5 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 46,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward…
ProjectTraveler753Community StarterJul 25, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackCharlotte1 reply0 helpful 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 44,000 miles. High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly.
NoMarkupHaulerCommunity StarterFeb 27, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackTexas0 replies0 helpful 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 62,000 miles. Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a l…
TowEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 20, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackTexas7 replies0 helpful More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated systems. Where should physical redundanc…
BatteryScout255Community StarterJul 18, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackCentral Jersey13 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 6,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter b…
HighwayTraveler957Community StarterJul 16, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackOrange County10 replies0 helpful TransmissionNewsCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 8,200 miles. On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/con…
QuattroCommuter3Community StarterJul 15, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackRaleigh2 replies0 helpful Local & Regional AutomotiveBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 1,200 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing…
TowNerd18Community StarterJul 11, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackTexas3 replies0 helpful Leasing & Lease TransfersOwner reportCommunity Starter 2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this s…
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