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Audi A6 Avant 2002 / oil warning light on ... plenty of oil
Steve Q replied to Duncan Sim's topic in Audi A6 (C5) Forum
I'd say it could be an oil pressure switch. I'd also recommend getting an oil flush too. -
Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂
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Speak to autologics or Audi retrofits as members have used them and been happy with the results
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I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could be a motor the climate control module.
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I believe the two common issues are with the timing chain and injectors/injection module etc. As with any Audi engine service history is key.
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Sorry, it looked like a 12v socket for a cig lighter. But my eyes aren't great. Yep it could be a clip or could be the latch for that compartment door.
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I'd also consider the mercedes om617a turbo diesel engine as fitted in the w123 or w124 as it's a hardy engine. But I'd want one that's new, which will be more expensive and harder to source bits for than the river V8.
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Exactly, I could run it on carbs if I wish. Plus no turbo or egr to worry about. Glad it'll fit. Would my 6 speed manual gearbox work or would I need to fit a T5 gearbox?
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I'm wondering this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195697202625?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=JbL9iQ_JQSW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IE07kO4STZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY A rover v8 was a suggestion from a colleague ex mechanic. Wondering whether simplicity is the way forward? The question is, would it fit? And would it mate to the current gearbox? 🤔
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Thanks Kev, Think I'm aiming for a new engine, what ever engine that might be lol.
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Glad you got sorted 🙂
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MMI unit faulty - crazy cost to replace! HELP!
Steve Q replied to A3Etron's topic in Audi A3 (8V) Forum
No probs at all 🙂 please keep us posted on how you get on 🙂 -
I believe it's a 12v socket.
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Just an update. One of the garages who were looking to do the work ha e informed me that getting internal parts are proving hard to source. I believe this to be true and not being fobbed off as the garage is run by the son of a good colleague of mine. So I may have to look at a totally different engine after all.
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My friend has used stance + on his A3 8v. You could always look at a bilstein kit.
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I'm always sceptical of cheap Chinese parts. Can't go wrong with bosh.
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water ingress in the boot (take 25) lol
Steve Q replied to alpha omega's topic in Audi A4 (B8) Forum
How very strange! Could it be water leaking nout.of the battery? -
I fitted one to a ford escort back in the day and it did make a slight difference.
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I'd recommend trying to sell it in eBay
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MMI unit faulty - crazy cost to replace! HELP!
Steve Q replied to A3Etron's topic in Audi A3 (8V) Forum
I don't think the tyre pressure warning light is a failure but happily proven otherwise. Yep it can be done by a retrofitter such as Audi retrofits or autologics. Or try a local vag retrofitter local to you. -
Thank you. One garage said they've been struggling to source the parts. So might do a proper engine swap. You've made a great job with yours 🙂
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Simply Audi 2022 Once again it was a cracking show with a great selection of audis. Weather was good. It's such a good value ticket price of £16 as you gain access to the show, museum and manor house. Thanks to everyone who attended, it was great to meet friends both old and new and im looking forward to next year's show. Here's a few pics:
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MMI unit faulty - crazy cost to replace! HELP!
Steve Q replied to A3Etron's topic in Audi A3 (8V) Forum
Yep a second hand unit can be coded to the car. Alternatively you could look at an aftermarket apple car play/android auto unit. -
Glad you got sorted 🙂
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My advice would be to use a vin decoder which you can find free online. As your vin will store of the information. On top of that there should be a sticker in the boot well which will have various option codes too.
