Audi Q5:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Audi Q5 is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Q5’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more

Audi Q5: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Audi Q5’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your Q5’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more

Audi Q5 Hesitating to Start (5 Most Common Reasons)

While it may not leave you stranded, a vehicle that hesitates to start can be very concerning. There are a few reasons why your Audi Q5 may not be starting, such as a bad starter, a bad battery, bad alternator, and more.   Audi Q5 Hesitates to Start: Causes Here are some of the most … Read more

Audi Q5:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Audi Q5’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your Q5.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Audi Q5 Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Audi Q5 is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Q5 would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Audi Q5:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Audi Q5 has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Audi Q5: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Audi Q5, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with a … Read more

Audi Q5 Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Audi Q5 is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Q5’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Audi Q5: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Audi Q5 if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more

Audi Q5: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Audi Q5 is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more