Recent content by incognito

I got it out. I managed to release the cable by putting the shifter into the "S" position. It changed the angle of the metal tab that was holding it back. Doing the reverse is going to be a nightmare.

Hi, I'm in the process of removing the driveline from my 2004 RS6 and I'm trying to work out the easiest way to disconnect the shifter cable from either the transmission or the shifter assembly. I have the bottom plastic housing under the shifter assembly undone and the two clips on the cable...

Got it, yes!! Murphy's law struck, of course, I had the two identical red/black wires that go to T1 and T2 on the back of the fuse panel, both are the large orange 40amp fuses, I had them back to front. Swapped them around and tada, no more secondary air pump running and engine now starting off...

After more research and tinkering I was looking into the power supply to the relays. I read that the 458 relay (R1) is the ECU and the 100 relay (R2) is the secondary vacuum pump. Pulling the 100 relay made no difference to the pump wanting to stay on with the battery connected and the key...

Thanks for the welcome. I'm planning to use the RS6 for a rat rod Ford F1 truck build. I've had the truck cab for a while and picked up the front end a few weeks ago. I managed to score the RS6 one day out of the blue. I can't re-register the RS6 here, it is only good for parts. Should make a...

Thanks very much!

Hi Sandra, Thanks for the welcome! Sure, here are some pics. First up is my Amarok. I love this car. I use it to tow my car trailer a lot and it truly is brilliant at doing it. This is my damaged RS6. I can't believe what a car this is, it is amazing to drive. I haven't driven it far due to...

Hi all, I'm building up an A3 for the wife but it is starting to get the better of me. After countless hours of researching and head scratching I have signed up in hope of a little assistance. To start out I had an 12/07 build A3 with the 1.6 petrol that was damaged when I purchased it. I...

Hi all, Just signed up to try and find some info on one of my cars. But to start out, I better say hello. So hi! I have a few VAG cars, one of my daily drivers is a 2012 VW Amarok. I have an 04 RS6 in the shed as well for a project build. My wife has a Golf and the reason I signed up, is as I...