Everything posted by cliffcoggin
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Which fuel type?
Choose any fuel you like that meets the RON95 specification. They all come from the same few refineries, even supermarket fuel.
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Audi A6 c5 2.5tdi buyers guide
To my mind the road speed (mph) when gear changes occur don't tell us as much as engine speed (rpm). If the engine is revving above about 2000 rpm under gentle acceleration before changing up I would suspect a fault. The most likely thing is the mechatronic control unit within the gearbox which is known to be troublesome after a great mileage.
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ABS pump throwing up faults
Any comment on this Zoe, or have we both wasted our times putting fingers to keyboard?
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Constant tone when engine started but no dash warnings
From what I have read on this forum, because I am not a user of these machines, it is common for cheap code readers to be unable read all codes. Only professional quality readers like VCDS for example are of any real use.
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Sat Nav upgrade advice please?
I believe the only non pirated maps are from Audi alone
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New member Doncaster area looking for repairs/ service
Have you not found anyone yet? What about https://www.warmsworthsc.co.uk/VW.html
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Jacking up Car Help (Audi Avant S-Line)
The jacking points close to the wheel arches are the only reliable way to raise the car without damaging the chassis. Although a tow ball may be strong enough for the job the load is liable to bend the chassis a little. In some cars it is also possible to jack under a few other places such as a strong cross member or very close to the outer end of the track rods, but you really need to know what you are doing, so I do not recommend it. In any case case jacking on the suspension would prevent removal of the axle.
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I’m new
I am not convinced any car will hold its value, but I don't follow the market in such things so I claim no real knowledge. What I do know is that the car will deteriorate over time unless you have the facilities to keep it dry, covered, well ventilated, and charged.
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I’m new
Good day Wayne. I am curious why you would buy a car and not use it for five months or more? Your investment is depreciating without any return.
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Exhaust pressure control valve issues
Well that rules out a mod causing the problem. If the garage you went to was Audi they should have been able to diagnose the fault, so there wouldn't be any point buying a VCDS of your own unless you are certain it can cure the problem. I assume the garage also tested properly the battery, because a dying battery can cause unrelated electronic faults including limp mode.
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End of an Era
Points and carbs are also my era Tony, so good luck to you. I don't blame you for getting rid of the E-Tron after the problems you have had. If you ever want to buy another electric car consider a Geely or BYD or any other Chinese brand. European car makers are still trying to catch up with the Chinese after too many years of neglecting electric propulsion.
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Exhaust pressure control valve issues
Joe. Has the car been modified in any way? Re-mapped, DPF deletion, EGR deletion, for example.
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Friends iPhone charging data upload
Spare me the excuses R, I've heard them all before. It's not within my power to delete your input. I can however hide it so it is unseen by members. Similarly your membership is something only you can end. I can not do it.
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Intamitent starting on A4
If poor starting is the only symptom it would be worth getting it diagnosed on a decent code reader.
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Possible to tune/code a higher idle RPM like newer Audi's?
To each, his own. Sorry I can't answer your question.
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Possible to tune/code a higher idle RPM like newer Audi's?
Why do you want to do that?
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Glowplug light.
Cheeky, but worth trying.
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Rear window unblind repair
If all else fails, look for model engineers or clockmakers. Many of them are willing to fabricate small numbers of small components.
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S3 remap
Have you also heard of the disadvantages such as decreased reliability and increased wear? There is always a price to be paid for extra performance. You should consider all aspects before deciding what to do.
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Glowplug light.
Diagnose it with the code reader you said you were going to buy in your previous topic.
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A few quick questions
[1] Nonsense. Just use the grade of fuel recommended by the manufaturer. [2] The wheels become dirty mainly with brake dust. Whether the wheels are driven or not makes no difference, every wheel has a brake which gives off dust. [3] Use soapy water for cleaning. It works on all colours and all cars.
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S3 remap
Well if you don't know what you want, how can we advise? What do you hope to achieve by remapping? Until you have some specific targets I suggest you leave it as standard.
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S5 2009 4.2 v8 - new owner question please
No, such things mean nothing to me.
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S5 2009 4.2 v8 - new owner question please
Yes I mean a code reader, but not the cheap ones available from Ebay and the like. You need a professional quality scanner which can read the full range of codes. VCDS is one commonly recommended on the forum, and there are a couple of others whose names I don't recall.
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Audi TTS Front Grill Badge Logo Emblem Genuine New OEM Part
Met. I have hidden your identical duplicate topic.