Recent content by spartacus 68

Servicing is key on these engines. 1.4TFSI can suffer from oil usage, which can be attributed to piston rings, also potential issues with turbo and ignition coils. I’ve posted before about brake servo pressure sender fault, so if message appears - don’t drive, as it will eventually destroy ABS...

I know this has been covered a number of times. My B9 Allroad has tinted rear windows from factory and the rear window is less practical than the B8, I’m seriously considering retrofitting a camera. There’s also a factory fitted towbar. I dropped by the main dealer on Saturday, so the main...

Personally I wouldn’t use Kwikfit. Get yourself a cheap multimeter. As mentioned, batteries on their way out will flag various issues given there are so many sensors. It will use AGM battery. Only way to really determine what’s going on is to scan car with VCDS. That will show up all logged...

Have a read of this and importantly Dave Sterl’s video. https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/444146/

I’m sitting down but that’s a sore one.

Interesting. Noted yours is an auto, and possible DSG gearbox. I wonder if it’s inline coolant thermostat. Sometimes called second thermostat. Buried at back of engine.

Out of interest rum4mo what is the cost of genuine B8 engine mount kit for S4. Seems like a job and a half if you need to loosen subframe, and probably a 2-post lift job, and you have tracking cost on top of that. Regards edit facility, most forums lock you out of the source post about an hour...

Try posring on Facebook forums and include pictures. This might help too. https://www.carwow.co.uk/sell-my-car/guides/how-to-find-my-old-car#

Any update to this? You need to get the car scanned to see if there’s any fault codes logged. Blue smoke could indicate burnt oil, but I’ve read a few posts that the car could be trying a regen, but that’s normally only possible once the car is up to temperature. VCDS is key here, then you can...

What are you testing the car with VCDS? Useful video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AVPRj2BNuc

Took my old B8 Allroad to work and it was very frosty, -4 degrees. On getting back to the car I decided to use air compressor on tyres and opened the rear door to access 12v supply and the door wouldn’t lock. The temptation is to be rough and try slamming it shut, but you risk damaging the lock...

Not sure if this is related but the TPI you’re referring could be TPI 2043523/20. There’s a few threads on Volkswagen and Piston Heads. New one to me to grease a belt though. You‘re paying, ask them to pass you a copy of the full documentation related to the TPI, this is what the service...

Think I might have answered my own question. Going to tackle second thermostat (in-line) first more details here from Dave Sterl. Interesting video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=STu0RraziqM

Rocketwires on EBay sell the kits. Wiring loom is quality. I had the genuine Audi red warning lights already...

Audi cut back on the door open warning red lights and replaced them with a reflector. You can get a wiring loom daisy chain and LED lights for around £100 which is great upgrade. They also cut back on headlight washers unless car has LED matrix, but car has washer flaps in the bonnet.