Greetings from South Africa (B7 RS4 question)

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I just received my Hex-V2 cable. Best thing that has ever happened to me and my car.

Now for the core of my first post. I did a scan on an '07 B7 RS4 and this is what I got. History: I had carbon clean done, changed fuel filter, replaced spark plugs 1 year ago (after injector cleaner burnt them) after misfires. Also noticed that my N276 valves were leaking on both hpfp and installed new pumps. First scan today picked up low pressure error from time the fuel was leaking from hpfp, and few other errors from the past. Cleared DTCs. Drove a bit and got the below results.
Why would N276 error come up with brand new pumps? Electrical fault?

Code:
VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
Monday,11,February,2019,12:58:06:17755
Page 2
VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Address 01: Engine Labels:. 079-910-560-BNS1.lbl
Part No SW: 8E1 910 560 B HW: 8E1 907 560
Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI ª0040
Revision: --H13--- Serial number:
Coding: 01040000180F0160
Shop #: WSC 03163 996 87872
VCID: 2516040569E5539FCDD-8070
8 Faults Found:
001112 - Evap System Purge Control Valve (N80)
P0458 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.7 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
008201 - Intake Manifold Flap; Bank 1
P2009 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.7 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
004199 - Intake Air Switch-Over Valve (N335)
P1067 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0


VCDS
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.7 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.716 V
005173 - Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299)
P1435 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.7 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.716 V
005153 - Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112)
P1421 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.7 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.716 V

VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
008853 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve (N276)
P2295 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 779 /min
Load: 26.3 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
000055 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S2: Heating Circuit
P0037 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 780 /min
Load: 26.3 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
000049 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Heating Circuit
P0031 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134367 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 780 /min
Load: 26.3 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h

VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Temperature: 101.0°C
Temperature: 59.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
Readiness: 0110 1101
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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 G HW: 8E0 614 517 BD
Component: ESP8 quattro H06 0150
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0004533
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 2B02F23D0F0165EF1B9-807E
No fault code found.
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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
Part No: 8E0 820 043 BQ
Component: A4 Klimaautomat 2833
Coding: 00000
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 71BE2055E8BD4F3F615-5160
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
Part No: 8E0 907 279 N
Component: int. Lastmodul ECE 0907
Coding: 01041
Shop #: WSC 06335
VCID: 3D26CC65E465FB5FB5D-4B00
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate:
Address 11: Engine II Labels:. 079-910-560-BNS2.lbl
Part No SW: 8E1 910 560 B HW: 8E1 907 560
Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI ª0040
Revision: --H13--- Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Coding: 01040000180F0160
Shop #: WSC 03163 996 87872
VCID: 2516040569E5539FCDD-8070
4 Faults Found:
005491 - Left Engine Mount Solenoid Valve (N144)
P1573 - 004 - Open Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134360 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 202 /min
Load: 98.4 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 21.0°C
Temperature: 24.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 10.668 V
004764 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve; Bank 2 (N276)
P129C - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 2
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134360 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 195 /min
Load: 99.2 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 21.0°C
Temperature: 24.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 10.668 V
000081 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S1: Heating Circuit
P0051 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0

VCDS
Self-Diagnosis Log
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47N903060 License Plate: BZ75KZGP
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134360 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 1249 /min
Load: 48.2 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 28.0°C
Temperature: 25.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
000087 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S2: Heating Circuit
P0057 - 002 - Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 134360 km
Time Indication: 0
Freeze Frame:
RPM: 1190 /min
Load: 49.0 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 36.0°C
Temperature: 25.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.589 V
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Address 15: Airbags Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 G HW: 8E0 959 655 G
Component: Airbag 9.41 H12 3730
Revision: 91H12373 Serial number: 0036M0G3HAVM
Coding: 0430712
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 3B22C27DFF61F56F8B9-806E
Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332DRB403E2CE25Z
Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342DRB403D51224E
Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352ARB4018BBE3C%
Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362ARB4018BD57F0
Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB401A3FFF0%
Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB401A3F6A1U
No fault code found.
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Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 8E0-953-549-T.lbl
Part No: 8E0 953 549 T
Component: Lenksáulenmodul 0301
Coding: 06021
Shop #: WSC 06335
VCID: 44D0B981878F8A97FA3-4B00
No fault code found.
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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 920 931 G HW: 8E0 920 931 G
Component: KOMBI+WFS 4 H14 0040
Revision: 0040 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0023111
Shop #: WSC 03163 996 13764
VCID: 2C00F1210A1F62D7123-5184
No fault code found.
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 920 931 G HW: 8E0 920 931 G
Component: KOMBI+WFS 4 H14 0040
Revision: 0040 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0023111
Shop #: WSC 03163 996 13764
VCID: 2C00F1210A1F62D7123-5184
No fault code found.
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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr Labels: 8E0-959-760.lbl
Part No: 8E0 959 760 A
Component: Sitzverstellung H01 0020
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 06335
VCID: 323CEF592D0B342758F-4B1E
No fault code found.
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Address 37: Navigation Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
Part No SW: 8E0 035 192 K HW: 8E0 035 192 K
Component: RNS-E HIGH EU H72 0500
Revision: 01S Serial number: AUZBZ7F1182915
Coding: 0301114
Shop #: WSC 02195 785 00200
VCID: 2C00F1210A2F62D7123-5160
No fault code found.
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Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
Part No: 8E0 951 177
Component: Innenraumueberw. 0804
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 6B82323DCA91A5EF5B9-50F4
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX License Plate: 
Address 46: Central Conv. Labels:. 8E0-959-433-MAX.clb
Part No: 8E0 959 433 CH
Component: Komfortgerát T3B 4135
Coding: 07918
Shop #: WSC 03163
VCID: 79AE1875B0CD077FD95-4B00
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E2959802E
Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0706
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E2959801E
Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0706
Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801E
Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0606
Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802E
Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0606
No fault code found.
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Address 55: Headlight Range Labels: 4F0-910-357.lbl
Part No SW: 4F0 910 357 F HW: 4F0 907 357 F
Component: AFS 1 H01 0020
Revision: 00000001 Serial number:
Coding: 0000019
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 290E083505FD77FFE95-807C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E0 941 329 A
Component: AFS-Modul links H03 0010
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E0 941 329 A
Component: AFS-Modul rechtsH03 0010
No fault code found.
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Address 56: Radio Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
Part No SW: 8E0 035 192 K HW: 8E0 035 192 K
Component: RNS-E HIGH EU H72 0500
Revision: 01S Serial number: AUZBZ7F1182915
Coding: 0301114
Shop #: WSC 02195 785 00200
VCID: 2C00F1210A2F62D7123-5160
No fault code found.
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VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXXX License Plate: 
Address 57: TV Tuner Labels: 4D0-919-146.clb
Part No SW: 4D0 919 146 D HW: 4D0 919 146 D
Component: TV Tuner H04•0580
Revision: 01H04001 Serial number: 00000000015330
Coding: 0007130
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 2A0CF73900DB7CE7E0F-513C
No Faults Found
or DTCs not supported by controller
or a communication error occurred
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Address 65: Tire Pressure Labels: 8E0-907-273.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 907 273 A HW: 8E0 907 273 A
Component: Reifendruck 3 H04 0130
Coding: 0022523
Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
VCID: 2A0CF73900DB7CE7E0F-5160
No fault code found.
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Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 8E0-919-283-8EC.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 919 283 E HW: 8E0 919 283 E
Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H06 0010
Revision: 00H06000 Serial number: 00067802120624
Coding: 0000104
Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
VCID: 323CEF59280B342758F-5160
No fault code found.
End----------(Elapsed Time: 04:23, VBatt start/end: 13.4V/13.6V)-----------
 
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Hi and welcome!

Administrative request: Please don't use the PRINT function in VCDS for posting data here. The formatting it produces is good for a sheet-fed printer, but is much harder to read here than the original native text that VCDS produces. Please have a look in your Scan sub-folder. The above scan will be there in the desired format.

Next, I'm going to enhance the title of this post a bit, which will hopefully bring it to the attention of our resident B7 RS4 expert (he's in the UK). Personally, I still lust after that car, but have never owned one, and am not terribly familiar with their quirks.

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All of those components likely share the same power supply relay. I would clear the codes to see if they return and verify power to the easiest components you can access to see if power happens to be missing entirely.
 
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Thanks @Uwe. How is this (code paste)? Hopefully RS4 expert is on look out.

@Dana: Thanks. I suspected so as it seems to be a common question but not always answered. I need to purchase my basic EE tools in that case to do the debug as you suggest.

Code:
Monday,11,February,2019,12:56:55:17755
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 18.9.0.4 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4436.4
Data version: 20181017 DS296.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX   License Plate: 


Chassis Type: 8E (8E - Audi A4/S4/RS4 B6/B7 (2001 > 2008))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 0F 11 15 16 17 18 25 36 37 45 46 55 56 57 65
          67 69 75 76 77
 
VIN: WUAZZZ8E47NXXXXXX   Mileage: 134360km-83487miles
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels:. 079-910-560-BNS1.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E1 910 560 B    HW: 8E1 907 560 
   Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI     ª0040  
   Revision: --H13---    Serial number:               
   Coding: 01040000180F0160
   Shop #: WSC 03163 996 87872
   VCID: 2516040569E5539FCDD-8070

8 Faults Found:
001112 - Evap System Purge Control Valve (N80) 
               P0458 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

008201 - Intake Manifold Flap; Bank 1 
               P2009 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

004199 - Intake Air Switch-Over Valve (N335) 
               P1067 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.716 V

005173 - Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299) 
               P1435 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.716 V

005153 - Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112) 
               P1421 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.716 V

008853 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve (N276) 
               P2295 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 779 /min
                    Load: 26.3 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

000055 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S2: Heating Circuit 
               P0037 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 780 /min
                    Load: 26.3 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

000049 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Heating Circuit 
               P0031 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134367 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 780 /min
                    Load: 26.3 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 101.0°C
                    Temperature: 59.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

Readiness: 0110 1101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 G    HW: 8E0 614 517 BD
   Component: ESP8 quattro    H06 0150  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0004533
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 2B02F23D0F0165EF1B9-807E

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 820 043 BQ
   Component:   A4 Klimaautomat   2833  
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 71BE2055E8BD4F3F615-5160

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 907 279 N
   Component: int. Lastmodul  ECE 0907  
   Coding: 01041
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 3D26CC65E465FB5FB5D-4B00

No fault code found.

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Address 11: Engine II        Labels:. 079-910-560-BNS2.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E1 910 560 B    HW: 8E1 907 560 
   Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI     ª0040  
   Revision: --H13---    Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
   Coding: 01040000180F0160
   Shop #: WSC 03163 996 87872
   VCID: 2516040569E5539FCDD-8070

4 Faults Found:
005491 - Left Engine Mount Solenoid Valve (N144) 
               P1573 - 004 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100100
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134360 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 202 /min
                    Load: 98.4 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 21.0°C
                    Temperature: 24.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 10.668 V

004764 - Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve; Bank 2 (N276) 
               P129C - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 2
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134360 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 195 /min
                    Load: 99.2 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 21.0°C
                    Temperature: 24.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 10.668 V

000081 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S1: Heating Circuit 
               P0051 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134360 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 1249 /min
                    Load: 48.2 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 28.0°C
                    Temperature: 25.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V

000087 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S2: Heating Circuit 
               P0057 - 002 - Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 134360 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 1190 /min
                    Load: 49.0 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 36.0°C
                    Temperature: 25.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 830.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.589 V


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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 G    HW: 8E0 959 655 G
   Component:    Airbag 9.41  H12 3730  
   Revision: 91H12373    Serial number: 0036M0G3HAVM  
   Coding: 0430712
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 3B22C27DFF61F56F8B9-806E

   Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332DRB403E2CE25Z

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342DRB403D51224E

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352ARB4018BBE3C%

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362ARB4018BD57F0

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB401A3FFF0%

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB401A3F6A1U

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 8E0-953-549-T.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 953 549 T
   Component: Lenksáulenmodul     0301  
   Coding: 06021
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 44D0B981878F8A97FA3-4B00

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 931 G    HW: 8E0 920 931 G
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H14 0040  
   Revision: 0040        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0023111
   Shop #: WSC 03163 996 13764
   VCID: 2C00F1210A1F62D7123-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 931 G    HW: 8E0 920 931 G
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H14 0040  
   Revision: 0040        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0023111
   Shop #: WSC 03163 996 13764
   VCID: 2C00F1210A1F62D7123-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr        Labels: 8E0-959-760.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 959 760 A
   Component: Sitzverstellung H01 0020  
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 323CEF592D0B342758F-4B1E

No fault code found.

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Address 37: Navigation        Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 035 192 K    HW: 8E0 035 192 K
   Component: RNS-E HIGH EU   H72 0500  
   Revision:      01S    Serial number: AUZBZ7F1182915
   Coding: 0301114
   Shop #: WSC 02195 785 00200
   VCID: 2C00F1210A2F62D7123-5160

No fault code found.

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 951 177 
   Component: Innenraumueberw.   0804  
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 6B82323DCA91A5EF5B9-50F4

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 8E0-959-433-MAX.clb
   Part No: 8E0 959 433 CH
   Component: Komfortgerát T3B    4135  
   Coding: 07918
   Shop #: WSC 03163  
   VCID: 79AE1875B0CD077FD95-4B00

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E2959802E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0706  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E2959801E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0706  

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0606  

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0606  

No fault code found.

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Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4F0-910-357.lbl
   Part No SW: 4F0 910 357 F    HW: 4F0 907 357 F
   Component: AFS 1           H01 0020  
   Revision: 00000001    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0000019
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 290E083505FD77FFE95-807C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E0 941 329 A
   Component: AFS-Modul links H03 0010

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E0 941 329 A
   Component: AFS-Modul rechtsH03 0010

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 035 192 K    HW: 8E0 035 192 K
   Component: RNS-E HIGH EU   H72 0500  
   Revision:      01S    Serial number: AUZBZ7F1182915
   Coding: 0301114
   Shop #: WSC 02195 785 00200
   VCID: 2C00F1210A2F62D7123-5160

No fault code found.

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Address 57: TV Tuner        Labels: 4D0-919-146.clb
   Part No SW: 4D0 919 146 D    HW: 4D0 919 146 D
   Component: TV Tuner        H040580  
   Revision: 01H04001    Serial number: 00000000015330
   Coding: 0007130
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 2A0CF73900DB7CE7E0F-513C

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

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Address 65: Tire Pressure        Labels: 8E0-907-273.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 907 273 A    HW: 8E0 907 273 A
   Component: Reifendruck 3   H04 0130  
   Coding: 0022523
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 2A0CF73900DB7CE7E0F-5160

No fault code found.

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Address 76: Park Assist        Labels: 8E0-919-283-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 919 283 E    HW: 8E0 919 283 E
   Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H06 0010  
   Revision: 00H06000    Serial number: 00067802120624
   Coding: 0000104
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 323CEF59280B342758F-5160

No fault code found.

End----------(Elapsed Time: 04:23, VBatt start/end: 13.4V/13.6V)-----------
 
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I wonder how many connectors were opened up when the carbon clean was done?
And how many vacuum lines were opened up too?

I'd check both of those and the connectors to the ECUs themselves as the common theme seems to be lack of power (short to ground) to many engine ancillary parts...

I suspect someone may comment on the engine ECUs SW versions being 0040, is that the latest version available in South Africa? (my RS4 was UK spec so the SW versions are different and mine was running 0090 when I sold it 2 years ago).

Side note - is the TV tuner still usable in South Africa as it's analogue only?
 
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I wonder how many connectors were opened up when the carbon clean was done?
And how many vacuum lines were opened up too?

I'd check both of those and the connectors to the ECUs themselves as the common theme seems to be lack of power (short to ground) to many engine ancillary parts...

I suspect someone may comment on the engine ECUs SW versions being 0040, is that the latest version available in South Africa? (my RS4 was UK spec so the SW versions are different and mine was running 0090 when I sold it 2 years ago).

Side note - is the TV tuner still usable in South Africa as it's analogue only?

Good point @PetrolDave. Answering in order:
I am not sure as to what was opened (walnut blasting method was used) except that intake manifold would have to be opened.....
But a bit more history....the car had a tendency to have some difficulty to start once every three months or so until about 2016. When I say difficulty to start I mean the crank needs something like 3-6 seconds before engine fires up. With this difficulty starting up, the car would start and EPC light goes on and Sport button would not work. I would be able to drive although the engine didnt feel as sharp. Usually if I stopped and switched off the car and then start again, the car would be OK. EPC light gone and sharp(ish) engine feel returns. In 2017, the carbon became an issue. Not only would the starting be an issue but it would also be misfires from time to time. That is when I booked in for a carbon clean.
After carbon clean, the car felt NEW. I thought this would get rid of the difficult start lottery. Instead the difficult start became frequent. Before I got the Hex V2, I thought priming the fuel line by turning ignition would help the car start first time. But it doesnt help. In fact now, it is more difficult start than easy starts so something has degraded over time.

On the side note - things are moving rather slowly in South Africa. For the state-owned broadcaster, they are happy to be on analogue. So the media unit still works for radio (I've never used the TV tuner though). Personally I use my fibre Internet line to view content instead of the digital satellite signal. But let me not get carried away.
 
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I still reckon the place to start is checking any electrical and vacuum connections that may have been disturbed when the inlet manifold was off, and the connectors to the ECUs themselves as the common theme seems to be lack of power (short to ground) to many engine ancillary parts...

What condition are the spark plugs, and are they the correct ones?

This engine is quite "fussy" about it's fairly complex vacuum system, so it's worth doing a Mark 1 eyeball check on ALL the vacuum connections - not forgetting that the exhaust valves are also vacuum operated (and if you've removed them check that the vacuum lines to them are plugged and not leaking).

Next time you experience a difficult start and the EPC light is on, do an Auto-Scan straight away and check which fault codes have the current date/time - that will give some clues what is causing the difficult starting.
 
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Aaah. I did the auto scan and a few checks before and after hard start. I cleared the DTCs in between the 2 tests as @Dana suggested. I went for a drive and did a scan afterwards. A much clearer picture formed including a confirmation of fuel trims when engine coolant temperature was over 85 centigrade.

- the electrical fault symptoms remain(short to ground),
-fuel rail pressure was around 6 bar before cold start when it should be at 23 bar. So hard start somewhat doesn't surprise me now.
-when car has been driven for some time the fuel rail pressure sits at 18 bar before switching car off.
-once switched off the rail pressure leaks down to 6 bar again.
-scanning after drive shows intermittent low fuel pressure and I also saw the left engine mount short to ground. No surprise I guess.
-fuel trim values were not not oscillating between -1% and +1% but were sitting at -1% when scanning after drive.

Is this a more familiar problem in this case? I've not tried your recommendation of checking cables and connectors. Will do a bit later. I will also try to see if it's a faulty part or not.

Oh the spark plugs are new but I need to inspect them as well just for control.
 
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The N276 that has shorted to ground is brand new. So is it reasonable to suspect the electrical fault?
Also is it reasonable to suspect that rail pressure is leaking down to 6 bar (This seems to be in tank pump pressure) due to N276 that has shorted to ground?
 
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Additional information:
Over and above the listed tests I did some physical checking of some connections that were available to me.
I opened the N276 connector/power supply that was labeled as short to ground. I then ran a auto-scan. This scan showed that this N276 had Open Circuit and all the other errors were GONE!
Upon looking at this connector, I noticed that it is a bit loose compared to the connector to Bank1's N276 connector. Could this be the culprit?
 
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I still reckon the place to start is checking any electrical and vacuum connections that may have been disturbed when the inlet manifold was off, and the connectors to the ECUs themselves as the common theme seems to be lack of power (short to ground) to many engine ancillary parts...

What condition are the spark plugs, and are they the correct ones?

This engine is quite "fussy" about it's fairly complex vacuum system, so it's worth doing a Mark 1 eyeball check on ALL the vacuum connections - not forgetting that the exhaust valves are also vacuum operated (and if you've removed them check that the vacuum lines to them are plugged and not leaking).

Next time you experience a difficult start and the EPC light is on, do an Auto-Scan straight away and check which fault codes have the current date/time - that will give some clues what is causing the difficult starting.
Hi @PetrolDave
Thanks for the questions back in 2019. What I did was to replace an actuator that seemed to be a culprit. It somewhat worked for maybe 200 km and then the issues were back. Now that I revisit this thread, the power supply issue is something to focus on. For example I see that the voltage readouts in VCDS, after taking a sample of 12 scans of my past scans, fluctuates. In the 12 autoscans, it is only twice that VBatt start is 12v. All other times it can be 11.9, 11.8 even down to 11.2.
On a side note, the Audi TV product from the 2000s cars will largely be useless. South Africa is disabling analogue transmission this year and some places have switched off the transmission already.
 
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In the 12 autoscans, it is only twice that VBatt start is 12v. All other times it can be 11.9, 11.8 even down to 11.2.
On a side note, the Audi TV product from the 2000s cars will largely be useless. South Africa is disabling analogue transmission this year and some places have switched off the transmission already.
Since the battery is in the boot/trunk there's a long cable run to the engine and there's a fusible link next to it (part of the airbag system that will be opened in the event of a crash to isolate the long cable and reduce the risk of a spark causing a fire), so maybe worth checking that and the connections to it is in good order?

When my factory fitted battery started to fail I fitted the same physical size AGM battery which had a much higher CCA rating (hence lower internal resistance) and found this made starting much easier since the voltage at the engine didn't drop as much - worth considering?

Analogue TV was turned off in the UK so many years ago I can't remember the date!!!
 
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Since the battery is in the boot/trunk there's a long cable run to the engine and there's a fusible link next to it (part of the airbag system that will be opened in the event of a crash to isolate the long cable and reduce the risk of a spark causing a fire), so maybe worth checking that and the connections to it is in good order?

When my factory fitted battery started to fail I fitted the same physical size AGM battery which had a much higher CCA rating (hence lower internal resistance) and found this made starting much easier since the voltage at the engine didn't drop as much - worth considering?

Analogue TV was turned off in the UK so many years ago I can't remember the date!!!
I think the factory fitted battery is 110Ah VARTA battery. I got a similar sized one from the dealer. I mistakenly thought I could carry it for long distances. It was only when I tried to carry it for 10m I realized I needed to change my transport medium. But I got one that has 110Ah (also a VARTA) and fits perfectly in the boot. This was mainly to avoid having to machine any brackets to fit (into the large boot hole) a physically smaller battery that other shops/dealers sold.
Your knowledge of owning the car for 10 years is incredible. I didn't know the detail about the long cable with a fusible link. I had an idea because I had to change the battery and found it at the back. Just didnt know the details.
Probably a good time for me to get a wiring diagram and a multimeter just to get a feel for the problem for this voltage fluctuation issue.
South Africa was supposed to turn off analogue in 2010.....anyway, it seems to be happening this year but I have my doubts.
 
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Hi @PetrolDave
Thanks. So I got a multimeter and played around a bit the other day just to get used to this.
I went to another non-VAG car. I took a voltage reading at the battery of 11.8v. Then when I switched the ignition on I got 10.8v. Then tried to start and the voltage was at 8v region. I probably do not need to say that it failed to start. I need to buy a charger and give it a bit of juice.
I then went to the Audi.
-I got a voltage of around 11.73v at the battery in the boot. And I ran to the front and got 11.7v at the front terminal under the wiper. Probably 11.7v on both but maybe the MMI may have been sipping the charge from the battery?
-I think I then started and got 13.57v at boot, and then 13.8v at the front (I suspect the boot was at 13.8v after some time when the alternator kicks in). The longer I ran the closer to 14v it got if I recall.
-I switched off after a drive around the block and got 11.8v in boot and 11.7v at the front terminal. Gut feel tells me if I had something similar to crocodile clips and place croc clip probes at the boot and front simultaneously, the voltage would be the same though it looks dynamic.
-After a few minutes, I probably recorded 11.57v at boot and I ran to the front and got 11.55v. I was also running the MMI at the same time.
-I then started the car again after some time. The start seemed a bit lazy this time but it started normally (it didn't make me say what).
-I got 13.8v again. Nothing to make me think something is wrong.
-After switching off, I got 12.5v, which then settled down to 11.8v region after some time.
I think I got used to using the multimeter again that day. I probably last used it in the labs when I also had access to an oscilloscope. Years ago. Not sure if anything looks weird from the refamiliarization I did?
Also I am wondering if the MMI is responsible for voltage drop? I do not see a big voltage drop in the long cable from the battery at the back to the front terminal for example. I know there's a voltage drop from past VCDS scans that show a voltage of down to 11.4v and ignition voltage of 11.2v. I suspect VCDS measures voltage (Vbattery_start/Vbattery_end and Vignition) at the ECUs?
 
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I went to another non-VAG car. I took a voltage reading at the battery of 11.8v. Then when I switched the ignition on I got 10.8v. Then tried to start and the voltage was at 8v region. I probably do not need to say that it failed to start. I need to buy a charger and give it a bit of juice.
11.8 "at rest" is pretty low and indicative of a battery that's seriously in need of being charged, or on its last legs.

I then went to the Audi.
-I got a voltage of around 11.73v at the battery in the boot. And I ran to the front and got 11.7v at the front terminal under the wiper. Probably 11.7v on both but maybe the MMI may have been sipping the charge from the battery?
-I think I then started and got 13.57v at boot, and then 13.8v at the front (I suspect the boot was at 13.8v after some time when the alternator kicks in). The longer I ran the closer to 14v it got if I recall.
Sounds like the car's charging system is doing what it's supposed to.

-After switching off, I got 12.5v, which then settled down to 11.8v region after some time.
How much time? This is a new battery right?

I suspect VCDS measures voltage (Vbattery_start/Vbattery_end and Vignition) at the ECUs?
Depends what you mean. The voltages shown at the end of the scan are measured directly by the interface at the OBD-II port. Voltages reported by control modules are as they see them. All these will inevitably be slightly lower than actual battery voltage due to resistance between the battery and the measurement point, but as a general rule, such drops shouldn't be more than a few tenths of a volt.

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11.8 "at rest" is pretty low and indicative of a battery that's seriously in need of being charged, or on its last legs.
In the case of the non-VAG car, the battery is new. However, I do not drive the car after some issue with the cooling system. So I will need to do some serious charging before towing it back to the dealership for a cooling system flush and repair.
Sounds like the car's charging system is doing what it's supposed to.
Thanks for the encouraging remark. It is great to know I am going in the right direction.
How much time? This is a new battery right?
I would say about 30 seconds after switching off. I bought the OEM VARTA battery from an Audi dealer ship in 2019 for $400. They told me it was new and was the last one in stock. However, I also leave room for disappointment as our dealerships can do things that leave me scratching my head (like a service advisor suggesting that they can enable my TV tuner for 1000USD). I must say VCDS readings did show 12v in some readings from 2019. I also saw 12v in October when I scanned the car.
Could:
a) driving the car for short trips of less than 30 minutes also contribute to a low voltage reading?
b) the MMI system that periodically shows up some errors in my VCDS scan be a known cause for the voltage drop? PS: I have switched it off such that it is not "normally on" when I switch on the ignition.
Depends what you mean. The voltages shown at the end of the scan are measured directly by the interface at the OBD-II port. Voltages reported by control modules are as they see them. All these will inevitably be slightly lower than actual battery voltage due to resistance between the battery and the measurement point, but as a general rule, such drops shouldn't be more than a few tenths of a volt.
Thank you. This makes sense. A lot of things start to make sense too. I see that in one of my scans, a lot of errors are thrown because the actuator/control module is seeing 10.033v (around that region) but when I look at lambda sensor errors thrown, they saw a voltage of 13.97v (Engine 1) or 13.97v (Engine 2) and fuel rail/system pressure actuator at 13.48v (intermittent). And the interesting one that seems to cause a long car crank when starting (I am guessing) is the starter relay seeing 10.668v (intermittent). The voltage seems to have a pattern in terms of value depending on the actuator: some values go so low as 10.somethingV and others remain around the 13.somethingV range (which seems to be the charging system range). As a Linux Administrator, I usually get happy when I see a pattern. I wonder if it is the same with automotive diagnostics.
Thank you again @Uwe and @PetrolDave. I have better knowledge thanks to you. I have my wiring diagrams so I can try make some sense of it all.
At least as @Uwe mentioned in another thread, a voltage supply issue and if that is what causes the random long crank on starting up, a) it means it is a random voltage supply issue that b) I have observed via random long crank at start up since just before I did a carbon clean at an independent agent. I learn all the time about this car.
 
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Could:
a) driving the car for short trips of less than 30 minutes also contribute to a low voltage reading?
b) the MMI system that periodically shows up some errors in my VCDS scan be a known cause for the voltage drop? PS: I have switched it off such that it is not "normally on" when I switch on the ignition.
And the interesting one that seems to cause a long car crank when starting (I am guessing) is the starter relay seeing 10.668v (intermittent).
30 minutes is enough time to refill the battery after starting if the alternator is OK, which your readings suggest it is so I don't think that's a problem.

Only if the RNS-E is not turning off will it be a problem - BTW you don't have MMI (despite what the screen says) you have an RNS-E.

During cranking the battery voltage can fall as low as 9V so you reading over 10V is not the problem.
 
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30 minutes is enough time to refill the battery after starting if the alternator is OK, which your readings suggest it is so I don't think that's a problem.

Only if the RNS-E is not turning off will it be a problem - BTW you don't have MMI (despite what the screen says) you have an RNS-E.

During cranking the battery voltage can fall as low as 9V so you reading over 10V is not the problem.
Thanks again. I thought I should revisit and give an update.

All the exercises I was doing to try analyse the problem were okay for me to learn how to play with the tools. But I had a wide range of problems.
a) I had to fix the control arms as they aged. This fixed the problem I had with vibrations when driving and the shaking steering wheel at highway speeds.
b) I changed the spark plugs as they had fouled and it was overdue. New plugs gave back the power.
c) The hard start problem I was chasing is gone.
But now I periodically get the handbrake light, ESP and Brakes light flashing after startup. Not sure if this means wheel alignment. But I still need to take a scan to get the DTCs.
 
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now I periodically get the handbrake light, ESP and Brakes light flashing after startup. Not sure if this means wheel alignment. But I still need to take a scan to get the DTCs.
Indeed, you do! :)

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Indeed, you do! :)

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Scan done. I will share it in a few hours once I have settled in. I hope it is a simple problem like I am thinking. But then again I understand how complex these cars are.....
 
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