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  1. dolcevita4

    A/C Compressor making noise

    Hi, recently I have realised that there is a sound coming out from my a/c compressor. The noise sounds like there was a lose screw inside and it was rattling. I will check if its just the bearing but the question is: would this part: 1J0 820 803K (from VW golf mk4 1,9) fit my 1.9 tdi awx...
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    no response when accelerating

    wouldnt that show on the vag com? is it a big job? or is it the one near the brake pedal switch?
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    no response when accelerating

    Hi, I have a problem with my a4 AWX. Whats happening is sometimes when I press the accelerator there is a 2-3 second lag until the car starts to properly accelerate. Also I have noticed it tends to happen when I get off the motorway. I have cleaned the egr few months ago but it cured the problem...
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    what is the best way to remove.LONG CALIPER BOLTS ON THE REAR OF AN AVANT??

    he needs to remove the calipers and i think he is on about the two bolts that hold the brake caliper and brake pads in order to change them. Try putting **** loads of pepsi on it. Don't round off the bolts because youll be in trouble. You dont need to unscrew anything else to take the brake disk...
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    Car loses power for split second!!

    you never said what engine you have however i assume its a diesel engine. sometimes when the turbo is on its way out it simply freezes and you get the loss of power. i have heard this is quite a common fault on the vw and skoda cars however i haven't heard about it on a audi somehow. btw. you...
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    dash lights

    hahaha, thanks for help on this one. Is it possible for them to dim themselves?
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    dash lights

    Hi, yesterday I realised my dash gauges are not as bright as they used to be. Is there any way of checking bulbs or fuse or anything? Which fuse is responsible for the interior car lighting? At first I though it was something with my eyes but I'm 100% sure now that they are not as bright as...
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    Headlight Switch

    well, I've told him headlight switch and i said i wanted to change it because mine is worn... well Ill have it checked out but definately not paying more than 30 for it ! If thats a mistake then I will just get the vw one.
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    Headlight Switch

    I;ve called up dealer near mine and got told the price for a new switch is 11 pound
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    New Flixi Hoses and Pipes fitted

    I must have been very lucky, both sides without any problem.
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    Post pics of your B6 A4/S4

    cleaned the car, it's got some shine on. What do youse think about these wheels? Recently I was thinking to put it back to silver... but then it will look so standard..
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    EGR - remove&blank, or clean&keep?

    mine didnt have much carbs either poss 1mm so I was surprised aswell, my car never had any of that ****e put down my fuel tank. Recently I've cleaned my mates 2006 mondeo egr and inlet manifold and there was 6-7mm gunk... the mondeo has 130k miles and mine has 110k..
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    New Flixi Hoses and Pipes fitted

    I've done mine a month or so ago for the mot, it's an easy enough job. My car failed it's MOT on brakes ( apparently 38% difference) so surelly it would pull me to one side when braking? Well it didint and I've changed the brake lines, brake pads, discs and checked the callipers and everything...
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    EGR - remove&blank, or clean&keep?

    Hi, recently I have took my egr valve off and cleaned it. I strugled a bit with the bolts which were a bit rounded off however I managed to get them off with the alen key. I went to the steelers and bought the egr valve gasket and new bolts which in my case were necesary. I have cleaned it with...
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    back plate lights removal problem

    been on the phone with steelers Newcastle, bulb holders; 8.78 each, the whole black plastic which holds the bulb holders; 33.96. it will be an expensive bulb change !!
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    back plate lights removal problem

    yeah, thats where I got all my info from, hopfully mine will come out without help of some pliers, if not then trip to the steelers will be needed i've got the screws m3x12 hex already ordered for 1.50 (10 screws) i've ordered led bulbs which came to me last friday and after putting them on...
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    back plate lights removal problem

    already found an answer, need some m3x12 hex the item i've listed above and hopfully i can get away with unscrewing the rounded off bolts somehow, if not then another 30 pound for the unit ;/
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    back plate lights removal problem

    Hi, I've ordered some canbus error free leds, I thought it would be straight forward to put them on and I was wrong. These screws are useless !! I had rounded them off, so i decided to take at least one off and then think of a way of screwing it back on. The drill did it's job however still...
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    Post pics of your B6 A4/S4

    haha I know my camera skills are bad !! the wheels are in bmw grey, which is very similar but a little bit darker
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    Post pics of your B6 A4/S4

    Hi, I'm quite new to here and I thought I would show you my ride aswell; (i've been to take pictures today and the car was washed yesterday however it got dirty of my travelling... ;/ )