Recent content by tonypill

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    B7 A4 Avant S-line rear mudflaps

    Hi all Could anyone tell me if they have fitted rear mudflaps to the above? I asked my local dealer and was told that they are not listed for the vehicle, although fronts were! So I am wondering if its a case of modify a pair from another Audi? Thanks in advance ony
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    2.5 V6 TDI ticking noise?

    Dont' know id its of any use, but I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago. I was on a longish journey, and stopped for a cup of tea. I heard this ticking noise on idle and getting faster when accelerating. I called the AA as I didn't like the sound of it. It transpired that it was actually...
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    Should my car tell me if a bulb blow's?

    Could anybody tell me where the bulb checking unit is? Mine's blown, and I cant find it!! Thanks in advance
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    Brake Issues on B6 2.5Tdi Avant Sport

    Hi Guys I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on a problem that I have started having? When I pre-heat the engine prior to starting the Brake warning light comes on in the DIS (sometimes!). Symbol is red, so I am guessing not the bulbs. I have recently changed all the pads (6 months...
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    Tuning Advice

    Hi Guys Many thanks for the replies. Sorry about the delay in replying - Broadband woes (UGH!!) I live in Cornwall. Tony
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    Tuning Advice

    Hi all I have a 2.5tdi (163) avant. I was wondering if anyone could reccommend a mild tune? Cheers in advance Tony
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    EKTA

    Can anyone please let me know where I can obtain the EKTA disks. I have tried ebay, but there dont appear to be any available at the mo. If anyone has a download link that would be great. Cheers all
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    Where is the Diagnostic Socket

    Can anyone shed any light on where the diagnostic socket is on a 2.5 Tdi Avant? On my previous vehicle A4 (B5 chasis) it was in the rear ashtray. Thanks in anticipation Tony
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    S3(8L) Cold starting

    I have a '99 S3, and recently when starting from cold only there appears to be a noisy pump starting up approx 10 seconds after the engine has started. If left to its own devices this will go on for up to a minute. However if I accelerate quite briskly and the turbo comes on boost, the pump(or...
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    S3 Mud Flaps

    Can anyone tell me where I can get a set of mudflaps for the S3. I live in a rural part of the country, and the car is permanently lagged in mud. I have tried the stealers, but they say that Audi have never listed them for the S3. Any help would be MUCH appreciated! Tony
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    ABS Light coming on

    Hi All I wonder if anyone has come across a green ABS light coming on when it feels like it. Checked VAG-COM - no fault found. If I turn on the ignition and wait, ABS light goes off. Start engine light comes on briefly and goes off. Start engine without waiting and the light stays on. Had the...
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    ODBII Port on 1999 S3

    Hi Folks Could someone please let me know where I can find the ODBII port on my vehicle? I have looked in all the obvious places - in the rear ashtray, under the dash etc, but can't find it Cheers Tony