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Hello Caroline, I think Max raises a good point, but when I think about it, you can start a car and not sit in it, and the seat belt warning does not come on, so does it indeed have pressure switch? Or is the warning only activated when the car starts to move - a la the locks engaging? Whatever, it sounds as if it needs investigation and could be the seat belt buckle connection, or possibly a poor connection under the seat - often problematic due to dust and fluff. May be worth investing in a can of spray contact cleaner and giving the buckle receiver a good spray, together with any accessible under-seat connectors. Do not use WD40 or similar. If that fails then it sounds like a trip to a trusted independent or local auto electrician. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Steve, Good question - I have just been ‘thrust/promoted’ into such a position! I avoid Facebook, but do keep an eye on our village website, and it appears that such sites can be dominated by he/she who holds the key, so to speak, and as in your example, they can grab to ball and say they are not playing. Certainly not democratic! I can sympathise with your potential ‘safety improvements’ since our village was subjected to numerous speed bumps, chicanes etc. to deter traffic from using the route to by pass a set of lights. Yes, they did reduce that irritation, but with the result that the villages are now constantly subjected to these inconveniences. The scheme simply wasn’t thought through, and it was surprising how it appeared to be influenced by a small number of villagers who took on the role of ‘experts’. If it were me, I would be setting up an article in your local paper and campaigning for an open meeting, and highlighting the unacceptable ‘closed book’ situation which now exists within the Facebook group. Make sure any debate is fair and square, and doesn’t end up going around in circles, where a decision may be made - if you see what I mean! Good luck and kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Stewart, Unfortunately the original poster posted this two and a half years ago, and didn’t even return to the forum from the day he joined! You could try sending him a PM, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. Might be better to start a new thread, and fully explain your current issue. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Irfan, Sorry, can’t help with the door opening issue since it’s reasonable to expect it could be a result of a variety of possible causes, and may need hands-on inspection, by say a trusted independent. Re. The inoperative stop/start system - Do you know how old the battery is? A below par battery is very often the suspect here, and would need to be tested - often on specialist equipment - to confirm or eliminate it as the culprit. Regarding stop/start failure, you can no longer eliminate the battery as the problem even if it starts the car fairly well, since let’s say, the cold cranking efficiency may be slightly below acceptable limits. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Tom, I would have thought the leak would be very severe if the seal had worn a significant groove in the shaft. I can see where you are coming from regarding a wider/thicker seal, but generally these seals deteriorate and become far less efficient sealers due to the seal hardening. Providing the crankshaft front bearing is not excessively worn - causing the crank to rotate out of true, or indeed have thrust bearing wear which can result in the shaft moving forward and backwards, a new seal should accommodate a small amount of possible rotational wear where the original seal lip sat. Well worthwhile ensuring you buy a good quality replacement seal - even from a main dealer, since the on cost over labour charges would be small. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Perhaps the car came from Wales if it came with a leek!
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Audi RS4 B7 Saloon - Mugello Blue
Magnet replied to DEZ2607's topic in Audi Cars for Sale and Wanted
Hello Danial, Since the original poster hasn’t returned to the forum since a week after he joined some 8 months ago, it would be better to send him a PM. Kind regards, Gareth. -
Hello Tim, I think you will find that although it would be technically possible to add the ‘options’ after the car has been built, it generally proves to be even more costly that opting for it prior to the build. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Adaptive air suspension system active warning light on.
Magnet replied to Lagos Boy's topic in Audi Q7 Club
Hello Norbert, I can’t claim that this is the answer to your issues, but air suspension problems are certainly influenced by the efficiency of the (normally small) air compressor. These compressors suffer from piston wear, but the good news is that replacement piston rings are being manufactured, at least for non Audi marques such as Jaguar Land Rover. Available for Audi’s?? Might be worth looking on EBay (or a Google search.) for ‘Bagpipingandy’ who is a well respected manufacturer of replacement piston rings. Fitment is normally quite straightforward - it’s removing the compressor can be the worse part, depending on where it lives on the vehicle! Not sure if any of this is going to help. Kind regards, Gareth. -
TPMS ESP Auto/Start Stop Handbrake issues on my Audi A7
Magnet replied to kal's topic in Audi A7 Club
Hello Drita, Obviously your choice, but I wouldn’t put my e-mail contact address on an open forum. I think it would be wise to edit it out. Kal hasn’t been on here for over 3 years. It would probably be well worth starting a new thread and letting the forum have a detailed description of your symptoms. Kind regards, Gareth. -
Hello Ryan, Have you registered your ‘want’ with online breaker link sites such as Partsfinder (there are more)? Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Neil, I wouldn’t be surprised if the broken release to access and particularly to get out of the back seat is an MOT failure, and I would question the trading seller’s right to have allowed the car to proceed to a sale with this fault. I would be taking advice on this. Kind regards, Gareth.
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audi a4 b6 bdv 2,4 v6 air con remove belt size
Magnet replied to sdspig's topic in Audi A4 (B6) Forum
Thanks Steve. Didn’t realise it was the non clutched type. Kind regards, Gareth. p.p. Anyway, air con in a convertible? - unless the car has to be used as everyday transport. -
audi a4 b6 bdv 2,4 v6 air con remove belt size
Magnet replied to sdspig's topic in Audi A4 (B6) Forum
Many thanks for the useful post Stephen. Just wondered if there was any particular reason why you wanted to disconnect the compressor. Kind regards, Gareth. -
Hello Andy, Can we take I your air conditioning isn’t working? If so, there is a recent -ish thread on here relating to the air con pressure switch ( not temperature though) which is said to be located on the condenser. Not sure if this might be what is the issue, but reading the thread (A6?) might throw some light on it. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Ian, Rapid P609 eh! Probably originated well east of the Thames estuary! Perhaps you will have to go with XL, but we take it you will go with the recommended size. Goodyear? These are a premium grade tyre, and the only experience I have with Goodyear has been with a family member’s BMax which was fitted with them from new - didn’t last as well as expected despite painfully careful! driving. Continentals? Got these on the large non- Audi and they have done well. Tried them on the humble A3, and not too impressed with the mileage achieved, so will be reverting to Michelin which gave much better mileage per £. Ok , may be more than expensive to buy but have lasted longer with us. Buying online? Yes OK, what I tend to do is get the best reasonable online price in carriage and inc. the all important fitting and see how this compares with say Kwick Fit who now seem to be very competitive. Armed with these prices, I then go along to me independent tyre company and enquire how close they can get. I feel we must support the local trade even if it may turn out to be a few pounds more - which it often isn’t. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Gary, My first action would be to get the coolant system pressure tested. Kind regards, Gareth.
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What brand are the standard shocks on a Audi coupe B3
Magnet replied to IHK 11's topic in Classic Audi Club
Hello Ian, I understand where you are coming from, and a project can be very rewarding - well that’s an excuse I’ve used since I had hair, and that’s a long time ago! Classic car brokers include, Footman James, Lancaster, Haggerty, Adrian Flux, Peter James Insurance - and more. I’ve used the latter over the last 8/9 years or so, and you should find that get-you-home breakdown cover will be included in the premium, which is always a reassurance, since some normal breakdown schemes limit the age of the car. You mention your girlfriend with a similar eligible car, and you could find it might be advantageous to have both on one agreed value insurance policy - if at the same address. Annual mileages will generally be limited to 3K, but can be extended if necessary. Perhaps worth a thought when the time is right. Good luck and kind regards, Gareth. -
What brand are the standard shocks on a Audi coupe B3
Magnet replied to IHK 11's topic in Classic Audi Club
Hello Ian, I’m really sorry to hear of your issues and appreciate your sentiments, and I wish you ongoing improvement. Perhaps I shouldn’t have mentioned about agree value and classic car cover, but it’s not uncommon for enthusiastic owners of ‘modern classics’ to be unaware that they can indeed get cover which will guarantee a pay out value in the event of the car being a total loss. I appreciate the car is ‘priceless’ to you, and it’s sentimental value is high, but sometimes it well worth trying to cover that sentiment and hard work as best one can. If your current insurers are simply listing the value you give them, then you don’t have an agreed value, and in the event of it being a total loss, it will be valued as any other car of a similar age - probably just scrap value. There are plenty of Classic car brokers about and I wouldn’t set out to single out any - but I could if it helps. I do not have any connection with Classic car insurance other than I have had such policies for over 40 years. Just a thought. Kind regards, Gareth. -
What brand are the standard shocks on a Audi coupe B3
Magnet replied to IHK 11's topic in Classic Audi Club
Thanks Ian, Seems like you are well equipped to decide on available shock absorbers. re. insurance - so is the car insured on the all important agreed value basis, since it sounds a nice example? Kind regards, Gareth. -
Hello David, Sorry I can help you directly with codes, but it’s not unusual to change highlighted faulty components, only to find the fault still exists. Since your mechanic is scratching his head, I take it he is not a diesel specialist, and if not, my port of call would be to find yourself a trusted local diesel specialist and entrust the diagnosis and repair to them - not an ‘ordinary’ non diesel garage. You can usually get recommendations on diesel specialists by asking at your local taxi rank. Kind regards, Gareth.
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Hello Ian, Your raise some interesting points here, and it’s obvious that you appreciate the adverse effect XL tyres have on ride comfort. I’m not sure if your XL are Run- flat as well, but both will add to the tyres inflexible characteristics. Couple this with 40 profile on a not stupidly wide tyre, and you end up with a ride quality asking to what we used to call a gumbo, or similar to solid tyres! Why XL? Well I guess it’s because it’s an estate, and it’s assumed you will be frequently carrying loads to it’s designed weight limit. If you aren’t, and you would prefer a more comfortable ride then it would be worth considering not fitting XL tyres. Tyre sizes fitted vs. specified sizes? It’s not uncommon for owners to opt for near-miss alternative widths/profiles if they can buy those alternatives cheaper, so it wouldn’t surprise me that that is what has happened here. What make are they incidentally? I would certainly consider replacing them with the specified size. Brands? Depends on how important your budget it, but to me, final mileage achieved from a set of tyres usually works out similar in terms of £s spent for mileages achieved. Backs still not specified sizes? I guess it depends on how you drive, since you might be introducing a number of variables here in terms of non XL on the front. Not sure how much of this helps. Kind regards, Gareth.
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What brand are the standard shocks on a Audi coupe B3
Magnet replied to IHK 11's topic in Classic Audi Club
Hello Ian, Great to hear you are the custodian of an earlier Audi. I think the answer to your question ( apart from the McPherson being the design bit) may be rather academic, since you could find that the current availability of various brands is limited by who still produces aftermarket ones for this 22 year old car, rather than allowing a fair degree of choice. Its always a bit of a toss up between opting for whatever new-old-stock ones are still about - with the increased possibility of seals etc. deteriorating over time, or going for manufacturer’s current stock where available. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Incidentally, I guess you are aware that the car could satisfy the requirements for being insured on a cheaper agreed value Classic car policy if it isn’t your sole means of transport. -
Problems with blue smoke exhaust.
Magnet replied to Martin Margerrison's topic in Audi A3 (8P) Forum
Hello Martin, Along with Cliff’s reply, I would ask for more information about when this intermittent blue smoke is evident. There are two basic tests better judge the causes of blue smoke:- When the engine is fully up to optimum operation g conditions - i.e. about 5 miles after the coolant temperature reaches normal - allow the engine to idle at say traffic lights, and ask your following accomplice to note any blue smoke when you start to move away. You should also ask for blue smoke assessment immediately after travelling down hill, then accelerating. If blue smoke is evident on these occasions, then it’s likely the oil is passing the valve guides, either via. worn guides or more generally failing valve stem oil seals. The second test is to note any blue smoke on enthusiastic acceleration. This is usually attributed to worn piston rings. How much oil does this engine use Martin? More problematic starting may not be associated with the blue smoke issue, but as Cliff says - it might be. If it were mine, I would be wanting to eliminate/investigating any connection between the two, and first looking to other reasons why it’s not starting as well as it did. Kind regards, Gareth. -
A4 B8 - Loud Engine Scraping / Grinding noise
Magnet replied to Vorlockfoss's topic in Audi A4 (B8) Forum
Hello Paul, Many thanks for the update. I think you have now (unfortunately) eliminated the engine-driven components, and have reasonable evidence that the issue is likely to be engine-internal. If it were mine, I would now be seeking an urgent diagnosis at a trusted local independent. Kind regards, Gareth.