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FIXING EVERYTHING WRONG WITH MY AUDI Q5

Mat Armstrong@MatArmstrongbmx243K viewsApr 2, 202012:48
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Head to squarespace.com to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code - matarmstrong Time to fix the damaged Audi Q5 2.0tdi i bought for my girlfriend. Luckily no real structural damage was done during the accident so most of the stuff was just bolt on. Now its time to wrap this thing!

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The video follows Mat Armstrong as he tackles fixing and reviving a damaged Audi Q5 that he bought for his girlfriend, with the goal of getting it roadworthy as a daily driver. He begins by diagnosing the car with an OBD scanner, identifying fault codes that point to a faulty MAP sensor and an intake air temperature sensor, and explains how these sensors can trigger dashboard warning lights. The repairs quickly expand beyond sensor replacements to address a missing front suspension arm, a damaged front end structure, and several non-essential components that were damaged in a previous collision, all of which are tackled in a practical, hands-on style. Throughout the process, he strips and reassembles major assemblies, replaces a light bracket and other damaged hardware, and documents the challenge of working around lockdown constraints which require makeshift fixes and on-site improvisation. By the end of the video, the car has new parts installed, the bonnet and headlight alignment is assessed, and the plan shifts toward wrapping the vehicle to finish the project, with a wrap color decision and cosmetic tweaks like rewrapping the grille chrome. The narrative emphasizes straightforward, bolt-on repairs, a willingness to adapt with zip-ties and resourceful mounting solutions, and a forward-looking wrap plan that will complete the transformation while keeping the car mobile and presentable. The video closes with an update that the car is nearing wrap-phase readiness and teases future content about color choices and further modifications, all delivered with upbeat energy and a practical, step-by-step progression from diagnosis to cosmetic finish.

Topics · car_repair · vlog · modification · wrap · how_to

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What fault codes were diagnosed with the OBD reader, and what sensors were implicated?
The OBD reader indicated faults including engine manifold pressure and an intake air temperature sensor, pointing to a faulty MAP sensor as a primary issue.
What major mechanical issue delayed the project, and how was it addressed?
A missing front rear suspension arm caused mobility issues; the team obtained and installed a replacement to allow the car to move safely for further work.
What is the planned final cosmetic step for the Q5, and what challenges are anticipated?
The plan is to wrap the car, with attention to color choice and grille styling, while finishing body panels and sensors; the wrap is expected to complete the visual transformation after mechanical fixes.