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  1. Lion Heart

    Q7 Default Audi Q7 ABS Light On - Faults Codes 00814, 00283 etc - PLEASE HELP!

    Hi everyone I have a 2012 Audi Q7 and the ABS light is on, and also ESP disabled (which is disabled automatically if there is an ABS fault I've come to learn!) Scanned the car and it is showing several codes relating to ABS: --------------------- 03 BRAKE ELECTRONICS: 00283 ABS Wheel Speed...
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    Turbo - need some help (2.0 TDI)

    Hi guys! Hoping you can help as need a little!! Having some rough idling issues, especially noticeable when revving between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM's (stationary for testing). I've had a look at the Turbo, more specifically the actuator that sits on top, and the arm (piston) that pushes downward...
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    2.0 TDI - Timing Belt Settings with VCDS - no TORSION values!!!

    Hi guys Trying to see if I ave a timing issue. Here are my readings in VCDS: Fuel consumption looks good at 0.60l/h for the exhaust cam. HOWEVER - I DO NOT HAVE A TORSION VALUE IN MEASURING GROUP 004!!! As you can see, it normally appears at the end on Group 04 in the fourth box. But it...
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    2.0 tdi - strange issues 60 seconds after start up!!!

    Hi guys! I'm having an issues with my 2.0 TDI. I've posted before, and working for a solution, so thanks for sticking by me if you read mypast post. But a very interesting development... Basically, I'm getting a rough idle and lots of smoke when COLD (100% fine when warmed up). Now, the...
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    2.0 tdi - strange issues 60 seconds after start up!!!

    Hi guys! I'm having an issues with my 2.0 TDI. I've posted before, and working for a solution, so thanks for sticking by me if you read mypast post. But a very interesting development... Basically, I'm getting a rough idle and lots of smoke when COLD (100% fine when warmed up). Now, the...
  6. Lion Heart

    EGR test with vcds only opens valve a tiny bit!!!

    Hi guys Audi A6 B6 2.0 tdi. I'm using 01 engine, 03 output tests. I'm testing the egr valve. When I active it it only opens a little bit. I was expecting it to fully open 90 degree's, but no. I got a brand new EGR valve and repeated this test, and again the brand new one only opens a little...
  7. Lion Heart

    2.0 TDI Rough Idle (judder), and Excessive Smoking from Cold Start

    Hi guys Hoping you can help me out a bit with this as done a lot of research online and found LOTS of people having the exact same/very similar issues with their 2.0 TDI engines across the Audi range. Mine is the A6 2.0 TDI 2008. However, in all the research I did nobody was providing a single...
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    Audi A6 C6 with Bi Xenon Headlights - bulb help!

    Hi guys Just bought a C6 A6 for my partner. It has bi-xenons so both xenon bulbs are housed within the same lens within the headlight. That's fine,understand that! However, two things: In the other large round lens in the headlight there is a bigger bulb in the middle, and a small bulb above...
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    A6 C6 - Are electric seats a simple retro-fit?

    Hi guys I'm new to the A6 C6 platform, but have experience with the B7 (A4). Hoping these may be similar... I'm looking at buying an A6 C6 but many with the options I want have manual seats, and I want electric. If I buy a set of used electric A6 C6 seats, will they just plug straight in...
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    Rear Suspension Drooping/Low on One Side - damper or spring?????

    Hey guys! I have a B7 S4 and the rear suspension on one side has been gradually getting lower and lower. The wheel now sits a little under the wheel arch, and if you put any load in the boot it goes to the minimum height right up under the arch. Is this likely to be the spring, or damper, or...
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    Q7 Are all Q7 seats heated ready?

    Hi guys I'm looking to upgrade the seats on my 2007 Q7 S-Line. Right now it does not have heated seats, but I am looking at most likely changing them anyway. Are all Q7 seats already installed with the heated element, so all you need do is change the climate panel and they will work, or is it...
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    Q7 Will 2014 seats fit a 2007 (Q7 S Line)

    Hey guys I have a 2007 Audi Q7 S Line but it does not have heated seats nor memory, both of which I'm looking at maybe retro-fitting. Anyway, I've found some 2014 Q7 seats which look good, which are obviously from the facelift Q7. Will 2014 seats fit the 2007 ok? I assume the pre and...
  13. Lion Heart

    Cat changed and now I have a clicking noise - help please!!!

    Hi guys Audi S4 B7... I recently removed the NS catalytic converter as the flexi-hose section snapped. So I removed it, sent it away to be repaired with a brand new stainless flexi-hose properly welded in etc. All back together. Pig of a job (my car is an Automatic!!!) but all done. However...
  14. Lion Heart

    Torque settings needed: cat to manifold bolts, subframe bolts etc - help please!

    Hi guys I've removed the catalytic converter from my 2006 S4 to have it repaired. Now repaird, time to refit. I've been using Elsewin for the guidance. But they don't show all of the torque settings for the bolts. Most notably: Catalytic converter to manifold bolts (three bolts that sit...
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    Trip Computer Mileage does not Go Up, and Fuel Gauge Faulty

    Hi guys I'm looking at buying a A6 (C6 2.0 TDI diesel S Line). I've found one that I really like the look of, which is sensible money but has a fault: On the dash the trip computer mileage does not rise as you drive, but the normal mileage does. Additionally, the fuel always shows as empty...
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    Climate Control Heater Blowing Cold on Drivers Side

    Hi guys! Audi S4 2006 B7... Weather's cold here again now and so started to use the heater. Noted that it warms up as usual on the passenger side, but the air coming out on the drivers side is cold!! Changing the temp has zero effect on the drivers side - always cold. Any ideas what this...
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    Audi S4 - Do Gearbox Codes HAVE to match??

    Hi guys I've got a B7 S4 here which I'm taking on as a bit of a project. The car came to me as a non-runner. The chap advised that he had a scratching/scraping noise every once in a while. One day he went to the shops, came out and on the way home the noise got really bad and so he pulled over...
  18. Lion Heart

    S4 Auto Gearbox Scratching/Scraping Sound - Any Idea's???

    Hi guys I'm about to buy a B7 S4 (AUTOMATIC) as a project. It's a non-runner as the gearbox has been removed. Now, speaking to the previous owner the issue he had was a 'scratching' noise was coming from what he assumed was the gearbox. It did it occasionally. One day he went to the shop, it...
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    Going Over Bumps Feels Like the Car Loses Control for a second - why??

    Hi guys I test-drove an RS6 a couple of weeks back (C5) and on the test drive if you hit a bump it felt like the car lost control for a split second. Especially on the rear. There was a kind of fish tailing sensation. Only for a brief moment, then felt ok again. Naturally did not buy the car...
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    Audi S4 Coil Pack Expected Life Expectancy

    Hi Guys Just wondering if there is such a thing as a life expectancy on the Audi S4 (B7) coil packs?? I'm going to replace my spark plugs shortly as noted a very minor misfire, and wondered if it may also be wise to change the coil packs (car has 107,000 miles). Would be interested to get...