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  1. LordOfTheRings

    A4 B6 cabrio - broken glove box hinges

    Sorry then, I had no idea cabrio could possibly have a different glove box. I wonder why it's like that; all the differences between various body types seem to be in the back of the car?..
  2. LordOfTheRings

    A4 B6 cabrio - broken glove box hinges

    This repair kit looks decent https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-Glove-Box-Lid-Hinge-Snapped-Repair-Fix-Kit-Brackets-For-Audi-A4-S4-RS4-B6/32864250381.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.321e4c4dnG8Y8Q
  3. LordOfTheRings

    Door warning and courtesy light retrofit tips

    Hi folks. I've got a pretty bare EU spec A4 in terms of options. I don't have the interior light package nor any parts of it; want to install door warning and courtesy lights, starting in the front. My main questions is: is there any chance I could use VCDS to enable the required pins in the...
  4. LordOfTheRings

    Can't remove the upper B-pillar trim

    Gave it another go and it still won't budge. Do I need some angled tool like a crowbar to pry it off?.. Here's the best I achieved (shot from the rear seat):
  5. LordOfTheRings

    Can't remove the upper B-pillar trim

    I need to remove the B-pillar trim on the passenger side. Just this one part, nothing else. Some bad people have failed to run the seatbelt through it properly and now the belt is jammed, so I need to take the trim off. I don't want to break whatever plastic part it is that holds it in place, so...
  6. LordOfTheRings

    Mysterious rear backup light bulb error

    I understand that. Let me rephrase, as my question did get a bit long and probably incomprehensible. I have two different bulb housings (with corresponding different wire leads and a socket connector): one stock, one aftermarket. I use the same incandescent bulb. It works (lights up) in both...
  7. LordOfTheRings

    Mysterious rear backup light bulb error

    P. S.When I say "the bulbs work" I mean they actually light up full power when I put the car in reverse.
  8. LordOfTheRings

    Mysterious rear backup light bulb error

    Greetings. I was fiddling with the tail lights of my saloon B6 yesterday, specifically - I replaced them with aftermarket LED units. After installing them I got the backup light error for both left and right bulbs. And here's the funny part: these lights I installed are only semi-LED; they still...
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    A4 B6 Cab aftermarket headlights

    All the aftermarket good looking LED headlights I could find for sale in my country are sold without the motors, and the shops state that you're supposed to take the motor off your original headlight and fit into the aftermarket one. So they're fully correctable. I'd buy these, but kinda...
  10. LordOfTheRings

    audi a4 b6 alarm siren

    How much does it cost? On a second thought, even if the battery is soldered in, I don't see how it could be so hard to replace as to warrant replacing the whole unit.
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    Can't find the name or part number of the under the hood plastic cover

    Perfect answers, thank you, folks! P. S. 8E0 103 927 C0 1C is called "Engine crankcase protection", are you sure it's the right part? I've found another one - 8E0 103 927 F, but am not sure it's for BFB.
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    Can't find the name or part number of the under the hood plastic cover

    My 1.8T (BFB) A4 lacks almost all the plastic covers it's supposed to have under the hood. The only one I have is the engine cover. I've managed to find not one, but two covers that go in the battery / water drain area (8E1 819 422 A01C and 8E1 819 447 01C - the second one is expensive!), but I...
  13. LordOfTheRings

    What's your effective key fob range?

    Thanks. So my short range is odd, but it's not impossible that is a feature rather than a bug? The previous owner of the car does have a VAG.com cable.
  14. LordOfTheRings

    What's your effective key fob range?

    What range are you able to remotely operate the locks from via your key fob? Mine doesn't work more than 1 meter away, maybe 2 at most (from the driver's door side, at least; and it's a left-hand drive car). It seemed short to me (and as if it wasn't enough, it worked intermittently), so I...
  15. LordOfTheRings

    audi a4 b6 alarm siren

    Ouch, I didn't even know the alarm has its own battery. Guess I'd better replace mine before they leak, unless it's too late (I've just bought the car). I don't remember reading anything about it in the manual, and can't Google it, either. Where is the unit that contains a battery installed? Is...
  16. LordOfTheRings

    A couple question about the audio system layout

    Can you recommend any cheaper front acoustics set, say, up to $300 (£200)? And should I upgrade the sub as well? It seems to me that the bass is neither very low nor very punchy in the stock system. I don't need the windows vibrating or my ears hurting, what I would like is hearing deep bass...
  17. LordOfTheRings

    Decat question...

    I've got a decat question, too, if I may - just to avoid creating more threads. How is the 2nd oxygen sensor dealt with when the cat is removed? Do they remove the sensor as well and reprogram the ECU? If so, does the engine lose on power, fuel economy or life expectancy (1.8T BFB)?
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    A couple question about the audio system layout

    Transformed for the best, one could hope? :) I'm actually a fan of good sound. Not an audiophile, but definitely a music lover with some audiophile experience (been attending hi-fi saloons, listening to medium-level 2.0 acoustics; got pretty good headphones). And I can definitely say that that...
  19. LordOfTheRings

    A couple question about the audio system layout

    Thanks! That certainly makes things easier, as I think the sound system already sounds pretty good and don't see a reason to replace the amps.
  20. LordOfTheRings

    A couple question about the audio system layout

    Thanks. So do I need to buy a subwoofer amp, or is there already one in the car (NOT in the head unit)?