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  1. JohnboyC

    Check if you're affected.

    My 2010 A4 2.0tdi S-line Quattro Avant (170) and my wife's 2013 A4 S-line saloon (177) are both affected. Apparently the defeat fix will involve both hardware and software fixes and will affect fuel economy or performance or both. Some people have stated its something of nothing - not the point...
  2. JohnboyC

    2010 Audi A4 sat nav

    Well, you can take your car to an Audi Main dealer who will charge you £210+ to plug your car into their computer, and their computer will talk to the main Audi Computer in Germany to make sure your car has not been messed with, and then download the updates....... or you can talk to these...
  3. JohnboyC

    A4 S-Line Saloon mudflaps 2013

    I know this been discussed before but where can I find some mudflaps for SWMBO 2013 2.0 tdi S-line saloon. There are some 2008 to 2011 ones on fleabay but these don't fit at the front Must be decent quality too Thanks folks
  4. JohnboyC

    iphone 5s mmi lead

    The 4F0 051 510 AD(Green Grommet) Cable did not work in my 2010 A4 B8 with the 3G MMI High system fitted with my Iphone 5S.....apparently I need the AC version with White grommet - so if anyone out the has got one they dont want please PM me
  5. JohnboyC

    MMI 3G Update?

    Around £200 to update the maps at your local friendly Audi Dealer if it is the 3G MMI High System - you have to get your car plugged into the dealers computer that then talks to the main Audi computer in Germany to make sure all is kosher and then they update the firmware and maps...... Is a bit...
  6. JohnboyC

    Advantages of Avant over Saloon

    IMHO the S-line Avants look better than saloons (but that is a personal opinion folks)... So as stated above It's more practical, It looks better, It goes OK Loads of grip (temporarily replaced the 18" S-line alloys with steel 16" winter tyres - grip is brilliant) 2.0TDi Quattro (2010...
  7. JohnboyC

    Difference between 136BHP and 143BHP A4 2.0 TDI?

    Well, I find my 2010 170HP A4 2.0TDi Quattro Avant in 1st and 2nd gear really (almost unbelieveably) sluggish unless you absolutely boot it which is something I don't do. Why does the torque band and gearing in BMW Diesels feel soooo much better ?
  8. JohnboyC

    Audi A4 B8 Jacking Query

    Don't know about you guys, but I hate using scissor jacks..... Anyways, jacking up a B8 A4 seems to be a pain, and trolley jacks seem to be useless because you cannot use the available jacking point with a trolley jack..... Anyways, found this on fleabay, and was wondering if any of you out...
  9. JohnboyC

    AMI. MMI 3G Apple lightening.

    Audi Main dealers seem really reluctant to tell you which Lightning cable works with which car. I have an 4F0 051 510 AD cable and it does not work in my 2010 Audi A4 with 3G MMI High, or my mates 2011 Audi A5 Anyone know which Audi's it will work in ?
  10. JohnboyC

    B8.5 2.0 TDI Service £148.25 at Audi Main Dealer

    Yes, Audi Preston are doing the deal for £299.00, which is for one big service and one small service......my car is not due for a service for another 5 months, but have paid my £299 up front anyways as I don't want to miss it :-)
  11. JohnboyC

    Merry Christmas to me

    That's the sort of present I hate at the best of times :-( Some moron where I worked decided to reverse their car into my old B6 avant leaving me with a large bill :-( so feel for you! £120'is not too bad. I have considered outside cameras For my property but I worry that crims may think I have...
  12. JohnboyC

    A4 buying advice

    I like the look of the s-line avant with sport body kit on it. Get an A4 with as much kit on it as possible, as poverty spec ones will always be harder to shift later on. Be warned that the 3G mmi sat nav system is great but expensive when it comes to map updates. Bang and Olufson sound is worth...
  13. JohnboyC

    Detachable Towbar Hitch storage

    Oops I meant 213 not 215
  14. JohnboyC

    A4 MMI COMPUTER - EXTRA SPEC

    Of all the mods I would like done to my 2010 2.0tdi avant Quattro sline with the 3G mmi high system is the mirror tilt when reversing - is there anyone near Chorley Lancashire who can do the business for me for some beer money ;-)
  15. JohnboyC

    Detachable Towbar Hitch storage

    Many thanks for your replies, the part 8T0 011 215 now on order, and you get change from £12 -
  16. JohnboyC

    10k miles

    Well, my old B6 2.5 Quattro Sport Avant (fab car) averaged around 35mpg (and it was a lovely torquey car to drive around)....but my 2010 2.0TDi Quattro S-Line Avant (170) is only doing 38 to 40 mpg around towns. (and does need endless gear changes)
  17. JohnboyC

    Detachable Towbar Hitch storage

    Ah Zafi, your towbar must of been a factory fit then to have that special holder - no doubt that detachable tow hitch holder will cost fortunes at an Audi Dealer .... Anyone know of the special storage holder comes from Audi or Westfalia ?
  18. JohnboyC

    Winter tyres

    Well folks, got the Winter Tyres - all Continentals with around 7.5mm of tread on them....had them fitted yesterday ...have to say as they are 225 /55 /16, and not my usual 245/40/18's the ride is surprisingly good, and there is a lot less road noise.... So, before : After : The wife says to...
  19. JohnboyC

    Detachable Towbar Hitch storage

    Hi My 2010 2.0TDi Quattro A4 Avant has a detachable Westphalia towbar/hitch. The tow hitch is usually stored, wrapped up in a rag, in my wheel well, but I was wondering is there a proper foam insert for the B8 Avant that goes below the space saver that has a "cut out" in foam to hold the tow...
  20. JohnboyC

    Towbar warning lights

    For my own information, which side does the rear washer pipe run down, nearside or offside ? Nice to see Audi still appear to have issues with the rear washer pipes on A4 B8 Avants as they age.....my B6 Avant had a problem, and I only knew about it when my Bose Amp in the rear offside quarter...