Recent content by Applianceman2010

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    Number plate lights not working still even after strip replacement

    A little update* You're all correct, stuck screws ment new comfort module. Then broken wire in the harness between boot and boot lid. I then had a bit of a head scratcher though, after I changed the comfort module (lighting unit).The door handle would activate the lock to open as long as...
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    No number plate lights !

    Hi sorry I know this is an old post. But I have exactly the same fault. I've tried every solution out there with no luck. Inc. Vcds, whole strip replacement, checking wiring etc. I see in your final post you say you joined live feed into it. I'm assuming you took it from the brown tail light...
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    Number plate lights not working still even after strip replacement

    As above my Number plate lights not working still even after strip replacement. Both bulbs were blown and it all looked a little singed in there. Ive run out of ideas. The error code keeps coming up even after turning car on/off etc. ANY ideas are appreciated
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    sudden and massive oil leak

    Oh also to add I changed the oil , oil filter and coolant (obviously)
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    sudden and massive oil leak

    Ok so a little update, it turns out it was the oil cooler. Unlike other posts I have seen, it appears it was a sudden and massive failure. From what I can tell is basically all of the oil from the engine into the cooling system. It took me about 10mins to change the actual oil cooler (just...
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    sudden and massive oil leak

    yes just been doing a load of googling and im thinking oil cooler! i can't find any threads HOW to do it though?
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    sudden and massive oil leak

    Ok after getting it home (recovery wagon)and investigating. it looks like the head gasket may of gone... the water has turned to oil and i can see water residue on the oil cap. Its very strange though as there has been no warning signs what so ever. its Diesel and its done 82k so im surprised if...
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    sudden and massive oil leak

    My a4 2.0 sline on a 57' plate has spilled it's guts everywhere! From what I can see it's come somewhere from the top rear of the engine. The car had a service beginning of last month. The car was still running fine when my wife rang to say that the engine warning and oil light had come on.(I...
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    A4 Sline 1.9 170bhp hot exhaust smell and change in exhaust note

    sorry yes 2.0....its been a long drive home. Ok that sounds plausible. i'm not getting any smoke when i put my foot down though. Do i need to be concerned or run some cleaner through it? etc.?
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    A4 Sline 1.9 170bhp hot exhaust smell and change in exhaust note

    As the thread title suggests i have a A4 Sline 1.9 170bhp with a hot exhaust smell and change in exhaust note . This has happened twice in the last few days after a long journey.(i regularly do long journeys and this has never happened before) The smell is like i've been gunning it and just...
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    i hope i havent bought a bad car

    I thought you were fitting those DRL's yourself?.... now that's just not cricket!
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    Finally! They arrived.

    They are gonna be a ****** to clean ;)
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    will these wheels fit

    Dam shame I've got those wheels I'd of swapped for the black!
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    A7 gun metal rims... will they fit?

    HOLY CRAP think i just shot my load!:hubbahubba: that looks amazing..... I think that has just made up my mind! are they 19"?
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    Some general questions about my A4 sline

    lol thanks for the comprehensive report there benz101:think:. Any particular reason why i should take it to a dealer and not do it myself?