Recent content by RB55

Thank you for your reply. Now thinking about it the car has presented a low battery warning couple of times in the last few weeks but they have disappeared .. The battery is about 2 years old E44, 77AH varta silver. Below are the reading I took today with engine on and off...

Apologies if not the right forum for this questions. After few months of winter and using the car just for short journey I decided to run test and to ,my surprise few errors showed up. The key and fuel cap where there last time too . I am particularly concerned about the Engine and the 19 Can...

Thank you for the link ,there are conflicting messages on the matter ,theoretically they need replacing but given the low recommended torque they very often reused . The dealers are selling them for £1 /each (I just found out) so will probably buy only if need it.

Hi ,I have to redo my oil pan seal and I was wondering if the bolts need replacing too ? If yes ,do you know where can I get hold of some ? (UK based) Thx.

thank you for your reply ,will investigate the waste gate valve.

Hi everyone, A4 B8 AVANT 2008 2.0 TFSI I am trying to establish the reason for this sound that can only be described as a bicycle sprocket sound that you get when coasting on a bike. Is present when car is stationary in neutral and and depress the accelerator . Also I can feel a very faint...

Bought a new one:)

hi this is the reading with engine going. Address 19: CAN Gateway (8T0 907 468 H) 20:23:44 Group 018: Power Supply (Battery) 13.500 V Battery Voltage 14.4 A Battery Current 29.0°C Battery Temp. (Estimate) 29.0°C Battery Temp. (Ambience) 20:23:44 Group 019: Power Supply (Battery) 32.0 %...

Hi all, I have esp and abs faults that popped up on me ,after some reading it seems that a weak battery might cause such codes so before I go there I tested the battery with my VCDS , and below are the results (first with ignition on only and all consumers off ,then engine on and all consumers...

bought the vcds @£225/best move ever ,thx all

Hi all I have bought a Sealey VS600ED Engine Dipstick 600mm - Audi Can someone point me in how to set it up for a 2.0 TFSI engine Audi 2008 A4 Avant . Thank you ps. I have contacted Sealey and they told me to ask Audi...

Thank you very much for your help! Done some research following your advise and I am inclined to invest in a VCDS ,is in the region of £250 for my car ,not cheap but seems to be a must for a VAG owner if it wants to code new modules in etc.. The local garages are charging £50/test or...

Hi everyone ,I am the proud owner of an A4/Avant/B8 8k/2008/CDN0044 with a cool 130k on the clock... 2.0 TFSI.... I am a enthusiast diy car mechanic and fixed etc all my previous cars .I realised (AFTER buying it) that this car and particular engine will probably be a project in more ways than...

Hi, New to forum and looking for advice . Bit of background : good car diy-er,I owned different cars makes over the years that I have repaired and serviced myself and gradually climbed the badge ladder :)) vauxhall/ renault/peugeot/ford...etc and due to ULEZ I decided to get a 2008-2009 petrol...