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Good afternoon all. I have just purchased a 2011 s3 dsg sportback, its going well, however after some short spirited driving, when the gearbox is engaged and the engine is on overrun and turning left, ie: entering a roundabout, it gives this awful noise from the front left area, it sounds like a...

Hi guys, just got another audi so back on the forum, managed to log in fine with the password but my location had been changed to korea and all my twitter/yt handles etc had been changed to 'pumpp up or something' best pumps on telegram or something, wtf? Ive changed it all back and set a new...

Hi all, purchased a barn find S4, free'd all the callipers and did some repair, sealed up the leaky exhaust and wrapped the split flexi section, It was in limp mode, somebody had put the n75 and the other one next to it mixed up, fixed that, ran good, took it for a run, G66, knock sensor 2 code...

Hi again, recently acquired a b5 s4 facelift, managed to snap a nipple in the rear caliper, its the alloy lucas caliper with the vented disc, having a bit of trouble finding the right one, would prefer a used one if possible, is there any other model of audi/vw that i can take one from? many...

Hi guys, back in an old quattro for the winter, very pleased to be back, forgot how much i missed quattro drivetrain after running some rwd and fwd vehicles, I have purchased an old v6 tdi its done over 200k but still going strong, now i have an issue. At full throttle at the pedal, it seems...

My vehicle starts normally with the cold start at 1100 or so revs then drops down to 760-800 at idle, now my thermostat is knackered so it usually runs cool, (around about 70 degrees) But when im in traffic and it reaches about 75-90 degrees, it begins to hunt for about ten seconds, then...

Good morning, My airbag light came on today and i have tried to read the codes with two seperate versions of vagcom i have, an old 409 version and vcds lite, on two seperate computers, the older version recognises the port but will not talk to the vehicle, the newer version gets nothing, its...

Hello. My serpentine belt is in need of replacement and i fancy doing away with the air-con while im in there. Can anyone advise me on correct belt/part size, and any info about the procedure i could benefit from? All ive found is audizine nonsence that i cant understand. Thanks.

Evening folks, Back in the saddle, managed to net a nice little B5 S4 for a good price. First apparent issue is selecting first gear, its a fine line between reverse , first and third, like stirring porridge, any ideas on what the most likely culprit is? Obviously its a worn linkage or something...

Hi there, I have just been wondering what will happen to the prices of used cars after Brexit, ie: we leave with no deal which is what i think will happen. Will they rise or will they fall, I seem to remember car prices falling a good few years ago when there was something else that went on...

Need to get back in the b5 game, interested in this.. But unsure if the interior is original, it has no carbon trim, i was under the impression all the S4's come with the carbon look trim. Anybody know?

I need a replacement gearbox for my 2006 Passat 1.9tdi 5 speed. BKC engine, HNU gearbox. Is that the only code gearbox i can fit, or is there any others.? Many thanks.

Afternoon, just whipped the neccesary off to have a look at the camchain, Im getting a lot of rattle at low revs, especially when the engine is cold, sounds horrible, sounds a bit like a bearing grating/rasping noise to be honest. Im not sure how to test the camchain or the tensioners condition...

Hi guys, having more issues with the S3 - Had to limp 20 miles home on 3 cylinders on Wednesday, have sorted that issue now, but its still registering a misfire on cylinder 1, i think the cylinder shut down for whatever reason. I Do still have a cyl 1 misfire code and also a camshaft over...

Hi guys, got an annoying blow at the mid section to back section coupling on my S3, I dont want to mess with the current clamp as it looks a bit tired, But i cant seem to find the correct clamp online, does anybody know the diameter of the standard pipe or where i can buy said clamp. Thanks in...

I have a strange noise at idle when the car is warm, i can only describe it as the sound a payphone makes when the pips are about to go, beep beep beep beep beep, but more low-pitched, constantly, i have that noise at idle on my s3, does anybody else have a similair noise? I havent investigated...

Hi there, i have frequented the b5 s4 forum before now, i have just purchased a 07 S3, I have found that the smaller cooling fan has smashed itself to pieces leaving the motor hitting the engine when it engages, so i have removed it completely from the fan pack assembly. I only have the larger...

Hi guys, back in a b5 tdi until i find an S4 - Kids left interior light on and battery went flat, so recharged battery for 24hrs while i changed the aux belt - Refitted battery and got a very slow crank for about 2 seconds and then nothing, repeated hits with the hammer brought one or two...

Hi folks, When the engine is warm in my B7 3.0tdi manual, most noticeably in 2nd gear when accelerating from 1000rpm, it will feel really flat and powerless up until 2500rpm then the boost will kick in hard, or should i say, the engine will run correctly, it does not do this when engine is...

Hello folks, first time posting in the detailing forum. I have acquired a B7 with S-line alloys, originally silver but the previous owner has sprayed a single layer of black paint over them, I removed one wheel yesterday to check the front coil spring and in doing so, the paint has flaked around...