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    strut bar + shock absorbers 2008 2.0 TDI 143hp

    morning all, quick questions: 1. I would like to install a strut bar on my car. I've seen the difference in a friend's toyota and it's a small price to pay for a good amount of handling improvement. I did look online and I found something for the B8, but they only mention petrol engines as...
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    increasing idle vibration

    Hi all, 2008 2.0 TDI 143hp CAGA engine code 132k miles, well maintained (castrol edge only once every 6 months or 10000 miles, whichever comes first, mann filters, all fluids replaced yearly, brand new sachs DMF + clutch + bearing + slave cylinder, new timing belt + water pump + tensioner +...
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    MMI buttons ridiculously expensive???

    I am looking to replace my radio unit buttons with the chrome version found on the facelift model. I already upgraded the AC unit ones by swaping them with the buttons from a new unit (unit was £20 on ebay, I just recycled the buttons). It looks gorgeous! I can not buy another radio unit, as...
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    control arms not buyable online???

    hi all, I need to ask this, as it starts to get on my nerves. is it really impossible to buy a set of aftermarket (lemforder or meyle) control arms for a B8??? even the crappy ones on ebay are for the B7 only. the official catalogues of the brands names above don't seem to have the parts. am I...
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    Read this if cruise control doesn't work or you have rough shifting

    Hi! I opened a thread a while ago to inquire about a problem with my 2008 A4 2.0 TDI CR (143hp) CAGA. Shifting was very rough, especially at low speeds and mainly 1st and 2nd gear. I tried refreshing the gearbox oil, but that didn't help. I was also thinking to change the clutch, that's how...
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    squeaky/rattle noise from dashboard

    Hi all, I just finished doing some work on the car (timing belt, DPF pressure sensor, cruise control and parking brake ECU) and damn, this ride is sweeet! But there is a problem that gets to me every single time: During driving, even if I don't go over bumps or potholes, I hear a squeaky...
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    2.0 TDI CAGA part numbers needed

    Hi all, I need to replace two sensors on my A4, but I can't seem to find the exact part number for my car. Since I want to order the parts online, I want to make sure that I got the correct item. I need the air quality sensor located under the bonnet, to the right of the brake fluid container...
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    B8 cruise control retro fitting - long coding

    Hi all! I installed a B8 cruise control stalk unit and I'm now trying to code it to work. I have a hex+can cable and I'm running the full version of VCDS. For some reason, when I open the engine module, the coding bit is greyed out. I assume I must code the cruise control through the long...