Question: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
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2023 Audi S5 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — second opinion before I spend money
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 met…
2021 Audi A6 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 53,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manuf…
2023 Audi S5 — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights — Charlotte owner question
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 o…
2016 Audi A4 — first HPDE in a stock street car
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 162,000 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, goo…
2019 Audi S4 — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
2017 Audi Q7 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — second opinion before I spend money
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 159,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain buil…
2019 Audi S4 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
2019 Audi S4 — would a large MSRP cut make you wait before buying?
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 131,500 miles. Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard.
2024 Audi Q5 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — Northern Virginia owner question
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 14,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certa…
BatteryGuy988Community StarterJul 22, 20262024 Audi Q5 Premium PlusNorthern Virginia6 replies0 helpful
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — need advice: PPF has a small chip — leave it or replace panel?
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 118,000 miles. Front PPF did its job but now has a small nick that catches the light. Paint underneath appears fine. Is spot repair…
2017 Audi Q7 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 45,500 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interest…
Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
2023 Audi S5 — maintenance rhythm for 35k miles a year
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 44,000 miles. High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly.
2023 Audi S5 Sportback — weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
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…
2023 Audi S5 — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module?
More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated…
2021 Audi A6 — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 61,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history.…
2024 Audi Q5 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 43,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certa…
2023 Audi S5 — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price? — trying to narrow this down
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 wea…
HighwayTraveler957Community StarterJul 16, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackOrange County10 replies0 helpful
Need advice: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…