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    Help Please OBD disable. Is a 2015 b8.5 S4 Avant differently wired?

    Hi, l wanted to disable the OBD port on my 2015 S4 Avant and pulled the two fuses that folks indicate in the front, passengers side fuse panel. Did this and on switching on the ignition l got a 'start/stop function' fault and had no aircon, the display being completely blank. Any ideas as to...
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    Engine code in a 2016 mk3 tt 2.0tfsi ?

    As title, can someone tell me which engine code is in this car? It is an S line manual box 2.0litre tt. Is it the EA888 engine? Thanks for any help offered.
  3. rabhrab

    S4/A4 Avant dog restraint advice please.

    Hi all, can l ask what solutions you have to restrain a lab pup in the rear of an Avant? He wears a harness and would like to restrain him using the eyes in the floor as he wants to climb through the space between the fitted Audi pull up dog screen and the rear quarter windows. All suggestions...
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    Help Please Door mirror cover replacement problems!

    So, I've bought a pair of dynamic indicator strips, managed to get the mirror covers off (after a struggle) now ready to put them back together with new indicator strips but cannot get all three parts to come together successfully. Broken a couple of the clips already! Is there a sequence I need...
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    B8.5 S4 mirror indicator strip replacement.

    As the title says, is this a difficult job? Had a quick search on here but couldn't see what I was looking for. Any help is gratefully received!:help::help:
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    Coolant system drain and flush, advice please.

    Hi all, I have my 2015 b8.5 S4 Avant (26.5k miles) at the local Audi dealers for it's oil service change and they've sent me an Audi video showing that my coolant reservoir water is "dirty" and therefore urgently requires a system drain and flush......... at a cost of £905 incl vat! Is this...
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    Audi Extended Warranty........should I buy?

    My S4 will be three years old at the end of the month. I've just received an email from Audi 'offering' me the Audi Extended Warranty for the next year, at a cost of £476 for the top level of cover with less than 10k miles per year and a £100 excess. Other options are, as I'm sure you're...
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    DTUK MP-T fitting instructions for an CREC Euro6 engined S4/5 car?

    Hi all, I've managed to get hold of a second hand DTUK box as in the title, but haven't got the fitting instructions? Can anyone on here let me have a copy? I've removed the engine cover!
  9. rabhrab

    A couple of questions ................

    All opinions appreciated! 1. My yellow emissions warning light came on, and stayed on, today. I drove to the local Audi dealer who booked the car in to look at, but first available date is not until next Thursday! Guy at reception said it was alright to continue using the car, unless I got a...
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    Stubborn marks on red (magna) leather supersport seat?

    Hi everyone. I have recently bought a 'newer' S4 avant than my previous 132k mile S4. However there is a large, (very) stubborn mark on one of the rear magna red sections of the seat. It looks as though the previous owner has had the spacesaver spare wheel sitting on the seat and its left a...
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    Can someone tell me what this is?

    Sorry for being thick and I don't (yet) have an owners manual, so could someone more knowledgeable than myself help me out? What is the squarish recess with the hemispherical dome in the middle, which you should be able to see to the right of the foglight in my lower grille mesh?
  12. rabhrab

    Switched from manual to auto!

    Collected this on Friday. Still looking to depress the none existent clutch!
  13. rabhrab

    Clutch problem, thoughts?

    Just finished a Supermarket run, pressed clutch pedal (to start engine) and it went straight to the floor (with what would be best described as a snap noise) and stayed there. Engine started O.K. but no clutch (obviously) and therefore no gears (again, obviously). The engine could be stopped...
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    TTS advice please.

    Hi, I'm an interloper from the b8 S4 section who has a daughter who thinks she wants to buy a 2011 TTS Black Edition with 40k miles on the clock. Can I ask the impossible question of how much could she expect to pay for such a car, with 6 months Audi warranty remaining, full Audi SH, etc. etc...
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    2009 manual S4 starting issue?

    Hi everyone. Looking for your knowledge regarding an issue with the starting procedure. As I assume you know, on this engine you depress the clutch pedal and then press the fob into the dash in order to start the car, Recently, on occasion, the engine has refused to start (or engage even), I...
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    Audi Ensurance scheme??????

    I came across this thread in the RS3 forum and wondered if any of we A/S4 peeps have any experience or comments? Sorry, don't know how to link to the aforementioned thread..... just had to copy and paste it. DAYTONA500 DAYTONA500's Avatar 2nd Gear Audi Ensurance. I used to be insured...
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    Avant rear wiper arm removal (or not, as in my case!).

    Hi. I bought a new rear wiper arm and blade and thought.... five minute job! I've removed the cover and removed the locking nut which was tight and a bit rusty, but can I get the arm off? No! It is a tapered fit onto the drive and is seized solid. I've left it soaking in a releasing agent...
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    S4 Chiptuning..... any thoughts about (or experience of ) this?

    Hi. I came across these guys while 'surfin': Chiptuning of RaceChip - the Powerbox for safe motor tuning . This youtube link has more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqFaiMVBpk&list=UUhtZONiJe-DD0FCEqf_5bSA&index=27. Has anyone got, or heard about, them?
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    Oil service due on my 2009 b8 S4. How much at the dealers?

    The title says it all. Anyone give me an idea of cost? What about using a non-Audi (possibly cheaper) garage? Or just do it myself, but no 'book' stamp? Thoughts please.
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    InMotion chip for 98 S4

    I've got hold of an InMotion chip for my 98 S4 and it appears to be a 'surface mount' type. I've not tried fitting this type before. Is it a DIY job, or am I asking for trouble? Anyone got opinions on this particular chip? Thanks Bob