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    A5 Cab 2.0 TFSI wont start ! Help !

    Hi, My A5 Cab 2.0 TFSI wont start ! Key in the slot - everything lights up as it should - press it in to start (with foot on clutch) and the dash goes off but nothing happens. Full VCDS scan shows nothing obvious What I do have is under the engine module 01 and readiness is this :- Readiness...
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    2009 A5 Cab - Roof not secure error - VCDS help

    Hello all, Recent convert from A4 Cab to a A5 cab... Has an issue, soon as I hit 35mph it alarms saying "roof not secure" and the amber warning light on the dash starts flashing. Under 35 mpg the roof waning light is constantly on. I have just replaced the F202 sensor, roof opens and closes...
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    So long all ... moving to the A5 !

    Hi, my A4 Cab has gone. Too many things to sort. Picked up a A5 Cab 2.0 TFSI :) See you on the other side!
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    Looking to buy VCDS

    Hi all I need to diagnose a fault and Carista or ODB11 won't help. Anyone selling a lead or recommend a supplier to sell me a proper VCDS cable.
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    Oil pressure red warning- still on after sensor replacement

    Hi all, My 2.4 A4 Cab .. Bdv Engine is flagging the red oil can warning. Replaced sensor with decent one, error still there. Car has good oil. VCDS lite shows no faults. Dash cluster no longer shows date and I can't set the date and time the buttons no longer work . I'm thinking cluster...
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    Overheating warning on acceleration 2.4 Petrol Cab

    Hi all, Been a long time since I posted so hope all is well. My beloved A4 Cab is overheating on acceleration... 2.4 V6 petrol. I did the cambelt plus stat and pump almost 2 years ago but I expect one of them has failed. Any ideas, no fault codes .
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    2.4 V6 cambelt problem- help !

    Hi everyone.... I've got the front end off, set TDC, marked the cam sprockets all good. New belt on, cam marks ok but when I put the flywheel pully back on it was not at TDC (I didn't use the lock pin). So, on the assumption my cams are good (the metal bracket fellas are pointing at each other...
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    Cambelt kit - recommendations

    Hi everyone, long time no see ! Hope you are all staying in where you can and staying safe. I need to do the cambelt on my 2.4 petrol Cab, can anyone recommend a kit and supplier. Looking to do belt / waterpump / thermostat and tensioner ideally. Its a 2003 but only covered 86k so its...
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    Pipe snapped - help !

    Hi, I have a 2.4 V6 petrol (BDV), replaced the rocker cover gaskets today, while I was doing the right side (looking into the engine bay) I snagged a very thin black plastic pipe running almost down the centre of the engine (top rear) which disappeared down to the underside of the engine. It...
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    Rocker cover gasket - seal advice please

    Hi, I am about to replace my rocker cover gaskets (2.4 V6), I have the gaskets on the way but does anyone have any recommendations for gasket seal ie the flexible stuff ? There are some 90 degree corners so I have been advised to use a good seal to make sure there are no gaps. Cheers.
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    Cabriolet rear window bond repair guide

    Hi everyone, Some of you will know my read window glue failed due to age. Fingers crossed it is now fixed so I knocked up a guide to help others. There is a PDF you can download or look below. Link to PDF is here - coming soon ! Audi A4 Cabriolet 2003 roof rear windows glass repair guide...
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    Cab rear window glue fail again

    Well its happened again, window glue has failed on my rear screen :( So far I have tried silicone and Gorrilla glue (v messy don't bother) and 3M tape (stuck to the glass fine but not the fabric) So next plan is a glue / sealant of some kind as the fabric seems to be the issue. Contenders JB...
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    AMI Iphone 6 disconnect issues

    Hi, Posting this on behalf of a friend. A5 Quattro 61 plate with AMI. Its being used with a iPhone 6 running IOS 8.0 and a white ring AMI genuine Audi cable. The issue is, the AMI system randomly says phone not connected / device not connected when playing back music from the phone. The...
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    A5 in Nottingham car park

    OK own up lol http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2957012/Never-mind-getting-t-Young-mother-forced-wait-half-hour-selfish-Audi-A5-driver-parks-just-millimetres-Vauxhall-Corsa.html
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    Symphony 2+ upgrade working but pops on starting engine

    Hi, as per title I have replaced my Symphony with a Symphony 2+. I had to strip it down and fit a new changer mechanism but all good. One small issue though, when u turn the key to start the engine I get a pop from the speakers. I have Bose and I get sound from all the speakers so I think I...
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    Audi Symphony 2 + plus spare parts

    Hi, Anyone know of a supplier of parts for the above ? CD has the 'service' fault and as its a simple enough unit to strip I had a look. Looks like its had a knock at some point and the mechanism has suffered. So looking to replace just the changer part or strip it but I need bits. Any help...
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    Quadlock pin swap help !

    Hi everyone. I'm swapping my Symphony 2 for a Symphony 2+ unit. Bought a rns-e harness knowing I can move the Bose and other pins. All good except I need to apply +12 onto a pin where I have no pin in the quadlock (the blue strips in the pic below.). As I have redundant pins I can swap over all...
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    Cam cover gasket replacement V6 engines

    Hi everyone, happy new year. Had my mot and service done this week, mot was fine but they mentioned a couple of advisories, mainly small oil leaks from the cam covers. Had a good look through elsawin but struggling for some info, main question being does the timing belt have to come off for the...
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    B6 cab drivers door window regulator

    Hi everyone, Well it finally happened. Roof down today in the sun, went to put it up and always good until my front drivers side window made the noise we all dread ! Got the door stripped and sure enough cable snapped right by the spooler. Motor seems fine. Does anyone have any...
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    Flooded cabriolet ! Rear window glue fix ?

    Hi everyone, Well it finally happened ! I got Cab full of water. I think it was coming from the ECU seal, so I stripped it all out, cleaned it, put it back with seal and a little bead of clear silicone for good measure. In the process I took the sill trim off and the drivers seat out to I...