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Thanks for the replies. I am sorry I haven't replied earlier but I was away on holiday. The car has done 96,000Km and the cam belt was changed at the correct mileage. The car has a full VAG service history. I suspect the thermostat too so we'll look at that first. Is the thermostat easily...

Hi, my friend just bought a 1997 1.8T A3. When we went for a drive I noticed that it takes a long time for the engine coolant to warm up. We drove at least 8km with outside temp at 27C and the temp gauge only just crept above 60C. To me this is too slow. In my A4 the temp gets to 90C within...

Does anyone have the part number for the coolant sensor on the 1.8NA engine? I went to the Audi dealer here in Portugal and he was a little confused about what I was asking for. I would like to have the part # so I am sure they are giving me the correct part.

Yesterday morning when I went to start the car the battery was flat. So flat that the starter didn't even turn over once. The evening before everything was fine, the battery was strong and showed no signs of weakness. Any ideas why the battery would suddenly be flat overnight? I am guessing...

I don't think it's the immobiliser as the car always starts second time round (I don't need to remove the key) as long as I give it some gas on the pedal. To me it seems like an electrical problem or maybe fuel. It might be floding as there is a strong smell of fuel after it starts. I'll...

My car has started having problems starting. The engine just turns over but it doesn't fire. I have to release the key and turn it again and give it a little gas on the pedal for it to start afterwhich I get a strong fuel smell. I guess it's unburnt fuel in the exhaust. Can't be good for the...

OK. I'll ignore it. Got another 8K to before a service then.

How accurate is the service indicator and what makes it 'guesstimate' how many miles to the next service. Last week mine was showing 1300 miles till next service. I travelled 200 miles and suddenly it's showing 500 miles to next service. The 200 miles I did were mostly motorway miles at 80mph...

Thanks, I wasn't aware that the multi is not available in quattro. I wonder why? I guess I'll have to go for the tip then. I am fairly convinced that I prefer the 2.5TDi but will try both to make sure. Any comments on the reliability of this engine and it's maintenance costs.

I am looking for a 2001 2.5TDi quattro, either a multitronic or tiptronic gearbox and was wondering if there is anything I need to lookout for. Is the Multitronic worth having or should I go for the tiptronic (manual is not an option)? Any defects, major problems or recalls that I need to be...

Hi, I currently own a 2000 (B5) 1.8SE and want to trade up to a used B6 type and have a few questions. Are there any major problems with the earlier B6 models that I need to be aware of? Also, after looking on AutoTrader, I only found cars with fornt electric windows. I would like 4 EW was...

Hi can anyone give me a part number for the coolant sensor on a 1.8 NA engine. I just t be sure I am armed with it when I go to the dealer here in Portugal. 2000 model A4. Also, if anyone can paste a quick How-To for changing it the sensor that would be great. I assume it is fairly easy, but...

JonC, where did you get your Osrams from and what did you pay? I live in Portugal and have not been able to find them here. I've also searched the net and found prices vary wildly. So far the best I have found is £27.90 for a pair. Is this about right? I am also a little confused and want to...

Great JonC. I'll try a pair of the Osrams and see how they are. I'll also carry out a headlight alignment on the weekend if I get time. I wasn't aware that the high beams could be adjusted independantly of the low beam. when I looked under the bonnet I only saw two adjustment screws - for...

Since getting my 2000 A4 in December I have been dissappointed with the performance of the headlights. After reading the forum it seems that the general perception is that the A4 H7 lights suck. I am thinkng of installing Xenons but am wondering if it will make that much difference. Are the...