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    Why was the A4 1.4 discontinued?

    Have not experienced this with mine, I've done 90,000 miles now. I think that the 1.5 evo had this issue
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    Why was the A4 1.4 discontinued?

    I think it was an emissions thing. Something to do with WLTP testing I believe.
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    1.4 engine - any good?

    It’s not underpowered at all. You’re not going to be short on power but, you’re also not blowing anyone away at the lights. However, after doing 86,000 miles I love this wee engine and it does surprise me how well it performs
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    A4 Sport TFS Manual Flywheel needs to be changed

    My clutch and flywheel was replaced under warranty at around 28,000 miles. I’ve now done 75,000 miles, all good
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    1.4 TFSI engine jerks

    Really easy to find, you will see this on top of the Intake manifold when you remove the engine cover.
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    1.4 TFSI engine jerks

    I removed my MAP sensor and cleaned it with Contact Spray a few weeks ago. It wasn’t giving any codes and it probably wasn’t this however, it’s all running well now. Given its now winter and we are on E10 now, this is more likely what’s causing my 37MPG. When I had the stutter issue, I was...
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    1.4 TFSI engine jerks

    I’m having similar issues. It’s been running better since using injector cleaner and getting serviced but it’s still not right. Not sure if there is an injector issue, carbon build up on the inlet valves/sensor/whatever. Fuel economy not great either. At 74,000 miles now
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    Rear suspension mount corroded

    Yeah, I felt I was getting pumped too however, they were less than £500 for programming and calibrating a replacement ADAS camera when the dealer wanted £1200. Swings and roundabouts
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    Rear suspension mount corroded

    £277.95 inc. vat from an Independent Audi Specialist
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    Rear suspension mount corroded

    Just had mine done at 69,000 miles and 5 years old. Looks like the A4’s Achilles heel
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    A4 b9 1.4tfsi timing belt

    I have just had my timing belt done there at 69,000 miles and 5 years old. The Indy recommended it. If I go to book a service on Audi.co.uk, enter my registration and postcode, under services for my car it states that the cam belt should be replaced after 70,000 miles. It’s all a bit of a...
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    Safety System Fault

    This was behind the rings on the bumper
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    Safety System Fault

    I’ve managed to resolve this by cleaning the front Radar and connection with Contact Cleaner and a Microfibre cloth. Simple fix, you just need to take the Slam Panel trim cover off first which is easy.
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    A4 b9 1.4tfsi timing belt

    It is a belt and if you find out a definitive service interval for this, please share