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  1. Mothy69

    Remote fob keys

    I've had my a4 avant 5 years & have 2 working keys. 1 the remote worked, the other doesn't & never has. I had a indie vw try to programme in the other remote & they couldn't. Now my working remote has died. An independent mobile key person has tried & failed to programme in a new remote. & my...
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    2.0tfsi avant quattro exhausts

    mines popped tonight. Sounds like the mid section is blown. I havent looked underneath yet, but considering cat back stainless steel replacement system. what exhausts are you all using? have you any links / cost of replacement system. I would be happy for a bit more noise than the standard...
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    Red Low Oil Pressure warning. 2.0TFSI

    In the 479th mile of a 480 mile journey the red low oil pressure light came on. i lifted off & free wheeled in neutral & the light went off, I put it in gear again & it came back on & when i put it in neutral it didnt go off again. I pulled over to the side of the road & listened & it sounded...
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    Eml light but no fault code

    As title. The lights come on but when I scan it there are no fault codes. I had a dash message about a bulb just before - but I've had the same message numerous times before without triggering the eml. Any ideas? (Could oil level trigger this?) Thanks
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    Wastegate actuator / did rattle

    On deceleration. (Surprised there's not a sticky on this). 2.0tfsi bul engine. I have the rattle on lift off which seems common. Dealer quoted £72 for actuator & I've read about clips if it's the rod (that dealer hasn't ever heard of). Has any1 successfully used a clip on the rod? Could an...
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    Donor parts

    My 03 2.5tdi still goes strong despite a lumpy dmf (5 years now). Unfortunately the mrs has hit numerous lamp posts & other static objects (including 2 x parked cars last week - writing them off) so there isn't a straight panel on the poor old gal. I've got my eye on a mint 06 2.0tfsi which (mrs...
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    Tow bars

    Will the tow bar from my 03 plate avant fit an 05 plate avant? 03 is 2.5tdi & 05 is 3.1 s line (if it makes any difference) Tia
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    A6 3.2 fsi s line quattro

    I'm looking at a 05 one if these with the full kit. the only thing missing is sat nav & maybe climate control - has air con Has 140k & good history. what to look out for? this would be my first a6 I've got a 2.5tdi a4 b5 at mo & like how that drives. I'd be hoping for an upgrade in...
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    2.5 v6 tdi repairs or p/x

    hi all, my standard v6 tdi with 175k idles like a wacky racer. i've had injectors tested & cylinders pressure tested. its thought that the issue is a dodgy dmf (which has been dodgy for a year). things havent got any better.. it also needs cam belt etc doing & maybe engine mounts (where i have...
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    V6 2.5tdi cylinder compression

    I had my cylinders compression tested. what should the compression be therein bar / psi? & is there a level of tolerance thats acceptable?
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    Avant auto boot opening

    I'm interested in doing this. Someone did it the other day & posted on here the video (think silver avant). I've searched & can't find it. Is there a sticky for this? Or can anyone past link to the thread as I've lost it. Interested to know parts - I'd it just struts & springs = simple Thanks
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    Bonnet struts

    Are all b6 bonnet struts the same? Mine has failed & in need of
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    Needle valve sensor

    I've got a misfire on idle & fault code 00542 comes up. It seems fine as soon as you use the throttle (maybe I can't hear it). Ive got a quote for fitting a new fuel pump. Firstly has anyone a recommendation for supplying second hand or reconditioned ones (even part number) Secondly could...
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    Clutch?

    Hi folks. My clutch has not felt great on bite point for a while. Very recently (last 2 to 3 weeks) it's felt a bit like its slipped on pull away - just ever so slightly. Tonight there was a bit of extra stiffness in the pedal before it went to the floor which then 'released'. Now I'm...
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    Roof Liner Sagging

    Hello folks - I've got an annoying & fairly common problem (I assume). I have searched the forum but cant see anything related. My fabric roof liner on my avant is sagging, front to back - over 50% of it. Has anyone got a faq or any tips for repair? I dont really want to take it all out - I'd...
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    central locking problems

    I had 1 key fob working & the other wasnt. Audi reprogrammed the 1 that wasnt, so I had 2 fobs that worked (happy days). A month later I go out to the car & the fob doesn't work.so I go to get the spare & this doesnt work either. I have done nothing to the car. I've been in to the audi dealer...
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    removing boot cover

    can you remove the roller & boot cover that folds out in the avant? I'm going to get a table in the next hour or so & cant fit it in without removing it I had a quick look but it was p'ing it down.. tips please
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    chrome roof bars

    What are people using to clean them? & stop them going all milky again instantly - or is this impossible Thanks for any pointers
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    Audi Avant rusty front wings

    fellas - i'm back in the audi gang with an a4 avant 2.5tdi (180) on 03 plate. I've bought it with some bubbling on the front wings, which I was aware of at the time of buying.. 1st'ly what do you think my chances are of getting audi to help with their 12 yr anti corrosion warranty? (i'm 3rd...
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    what colours my car?

    purple obviously - but what did audi call it? thanks