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    Just had the 2.0TDI 170PD injectors replaced by Audi

    Just had the 2.0TDI 170PD injectors replaced by Audi FOC. I did make sure that they weren't going to attempt to charge me labour or anything stupid. Left it with Huddersfield Audi for 4 hours, they gave me a nice new A6 as courtesy car, did the recall and cleaned it for me. Chuffed. A...
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    How do you revitalise your alacantara steering wheel??!

    My recently acquired 2008 Avant S Line Special Edition II has the lovely (when new!) alacantara gear knob, handbrake and "bits" on the steering wheel. The handbrake is like new. As expected, the steering wheel and gear knob are dead and flat and quite grim looking. Is there any...
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    VCDS near Halifax/Manchester? Enabling "AUX" on RNS-E

    Hi all, Even though I am completely ham-fisted, I have managed to build the cable and positioning for an AUX port an connect it to my RNS-E (many thanks to this forum and a mate with skinny hands!) All I need now is the coding of the RNS-E to "acknowledge" the AUX port. Is anyone able...
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    Connecting a 3.5mm jack using the OEM iPod connector... doable?

    Hi all, Install nearly complete - many thanks to the people on this forum! Next question: I am wanting to have a 3.5mm jack input as my mp3 player isn't an iPod. I do, however, have the iPod connector in the glove box (part # 8E0 857 925B) so want to know if there is a connector that will...
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    In search of a dashboard switch/button - like the ESP one...

    Hi all, I want to be able to turn on an external amp in the boot of my B7 Avant - the "remote" cable from the Bose seems to be a constant feed and not really a switched feed. I want to wire the "remote" wire to a switch on the dash to manually turn the amp on/off. I would like to find a...
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    2.0TDI 170 (BRD) - injector cleaners, EGR cleaning, MAF cleaning.

    Hi all, I am now the proud owner of a 2008 A4 Avant S Line SE 170 (BRD ENGINE CODE) - returning to the Audis after a short stint on a Porsche Cayman (I have only just stopped crying at the depreciation!). After having 1.9TDIs and a couple of 2.0TDI 140s, I opted for the 170 as I do most of...
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    RNS-e with BOSE - but want to add a separate amp & sub

    Hi all. I have a 2008 A4 Avant S Line SE with RNS-e and BOSE. The sound is ok, but the sub is a little lost in the vast boot of the Avant. Is there a way of taking a feed from the head unit and pointing it towards an external amp (Alpine V12) and sub (AudioBahn)...? I want to take...
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    Avoid this S4 Avant for sale: CK53 ZSY

    Hi all, Audi S4 Avant - black with silver leather - CK53 ZSY currently for sale at an Audi specialist in Weybridge, Surrey. Top and bottom of it, don't buy this car if you don't want grief. I bought this car from the Audi Specialist and had grief from the first 2 miles. After a few...
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    Anyone got pin-outs for Bose amp connectors?

    Hi All [I have a 2003/53 S4 Avant] Does anyone have the pin-outs going from the HU to the Bose amp? I need to figure out which are the pre-outs for the sub so I can splice the wires and send the signal to an external amp/sub. Big thanks to AndyMac for the suggestion! Thanks all.
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    Concert with Bose - split out the sub feed for ext amp.

    I have read lots of thread with some really good advice and knowledge. Still a tad confused about what I can and can't do. I have the Concert stereo with Bose in my 2003 S4 Avant. The bass gets lost in the cavernous boot space. I am ok with the HU (for the minute!) and ok with the sound of...
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    Aftermarket Head Unit but still use my Bose

    Hi all, My (new to me) 2003 S4 Avant has the Concert stereo in, but also has the Bose amp and speakers - strange combo, personally if you've paid for the Bose, you'd pay for the stereo... but hey ho. My question is - can I utilise the Bose amp (therefore the speakers) if I change my...
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    B6 S4 Buying advice & things to look for.

    Hi all. I know that there are plenty of places to look on here, but can't find anything to answer my questions... although please point me in the direction if you know of a thread... I am currently looking for a B6 S4, probably 2003 - 2004, so looking at £15-18k I have previously had a...
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    AVS2 + Cambelt... Stealers cheaper than Specialist??!

    Afternoon all. My A4 1.9TDi Sport is in need of an AVS2 service and as it's done 110K, thought best to get the cambelt done at the same time, reqd at 115k. So, look in this forum, ring around the usuals and for the sheer hell of it, ring my local stealers (Stansted Audi). Prices vary...
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    RS4 rear bumper grilles

    Hi all, I am wanting to get the grille inserts for my RS4 rear bumper. See this picture: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/90964-2.jpg You notice that the grilles are missing!! It is an aftermarket bumper. Can anyone point me in the direction of getting them? Looked on...
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    1999T S4 - indicators don't work!!

    Hi all. Had my S4 for a couple of months now and loving it - when I get to drive it! Anyway. My indicators don't work!! I put the hazard warning lights on last night, waiting for the bird outside the curry house on double yellows (!), and now the indicators don't work. I have checked...
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    1999 S4 6-speed Gearbox - is this the same 6-speed as in other models?

    Hi all. After crying a lot after discovering my new (to me) S4 has a gearbox issue, I have come to the conclusion that it would be cheaper to get a recon unit and fit it, as opposed to getting mine stripped... It was a private sale, btw, so no real come back, and didn't hear the knocking on...
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    1999 S4 - gearbox clunking under load... :(

    Well, had a couple of guys looking at my new (well, new to me) 1999T S4 Avant... under heavy load, 2nd and 3rd make a clunking noise. "clunk. clunk. clu-clu-clunk" It can be felt through the gearlever and sounds like a CV joint type clunk. It also makes the same noise, but only a single...
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    S4 - "clicking" from gearbox in 2nd/3rd under heavy acceleration... :(

    Hi all. I did it. I took the plunge and bought a 99 Imola Yellow S4 Avant. Swallowed the heartache of loosing my A4 1.9TDI Sport - along with it's economy. Had my S4 a couple of days and now getting used to it. With the 330bhp upgrade it is awesome - never felt anything like it... only thing...
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    S4 - "clicking" from gearbox in 2nd/3rd under heavy acceleration... :(

    Hi all. I did it. I took the plunge and bought a 99 Imola Yellow S4 Avant. Swallowed the heartache of loosing my A4 1.9TDI Sport - along with it's economy. Had my S4 a couple of days and now getting used to it. With the 330bhp upgrade it is awesome - never felt anything like it... only...
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    Is my clutch on the way out? [A4 1.9TDi Sport 130]

    Driving to work today, like any other, except noticing that when I release the clutch in first gear, there is a slight hesitation (maybe a little judder from underfoot - I maybe imagining it). Then when I hard accelerate and change gear, the revs seem to raise slightly higher than normal with no...