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    Strange noises from the engine

    Cheers Mike, Yeah it was a main dealer. they did say there was defo a problem but they wanted it back for two days to find the fault. Its going for MOT this week so i think ill see if a independant can see anything. Thanks for your help Tom
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    Strange noises from the engine

    Erm I meant turbo hose not house!! Tom
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    Strange noises from the engine

    Hi Mike, Thanks for the info. It has been in for a service since it started but they didnt have a look at it. When I did ask if they can have a look they said they need the car for 2 days (sounds expensive!!). Do you know where the turbo house is and is it something I can check myself...
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    Strange noises from the engine

    HI, It happens all the time. The turbo sounds really loud straight from cold up until I stop n a long journey. Not sure about the smoke from the exhaust, I think it might be black (I dont stick around long enough to see!) I havent had any work done recentley either- ive had the car for a year...
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    Strange noises from the engine

    Hi Mike, Yeah it does seem sluggish and if I put my foot down theres a massive cloud behind me Any ideas? Thanks Tom
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    Strange noises from the engine

    HI, A while ago I noticed some strange noises from the engine of my A6 1.9TDI ('02). When I accelerate I can here astrange rattling noises and if the window is down the turbo is really loud. Ive had it in at audi who say they will need it for 2 days to test it (sounds far too expensive) but it...
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    Tyre Pressures?

    Does anyone have any ideas on what the best tyre pressure is for a A6 Sport running Goodyear Eagle F1's (235/45/17) ? In the manual it says 30f and 32r but they look flat. Cheers Tom
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    Goodyear F1 GSD3 experience

    HI I got 4 Goodyear eagle f1's (235/45/17) from Event tyres. They came to my house, fitted and balanced with a valve for £401 Any good you think ?
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    No Controller Found

    HI All, Ive managed to connetc to the car now but it seems the codes are different. The base code on this car was 0258. When i type in another number such as 07918 it just goes back to the main menu. Are there different numbers for newer cars?? Cheers again guys! Tom
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    No Controller Found

    Thanks all, I'll try it tomorrow Tom
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    No Controller Found

    HI, Ive justt got Vag-com so im still a newb. The other day I managed to change some settings on my car ok (autolock doors etc etc etc) but when Ive gone to do a friends passat and click on option 35 Central locking it says no controller found.... Ive gone into setting and tested the com...
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    A6 Retro-fit Front Arm rest

    I tried to get on eof these from VAG and they quoted me £180 + VAT for the buffalo leather type. The missus said no. Cheers Tom
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    Auto locking doors?

    Does anyone know how to turn the auto door locking feature on (when you go over a certain speed) please? I know you can do it but im not sure how. Thanks
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    Anyone got a VAGCOM near Hemel??

    Let me know Thanks Tom
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    A6 front centre are rest ???

    Hi Guys/Girls, Does anyone know where I can one of these? My interior is the buffalo leather type Thanks Tom
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    HELP ! A6 TDI 130bhp keeps losing power when accelerating

    Hi, Thanks for the reply. It was a faulty accelerator pedal in the end, swapped and it works fine Thanks Tom
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    Unleaded in my oil burner!??? Oooops

    moschino, Thanks for the info, unfortunatley Audi have doen the work now. I'll know next time (not that there will be a next time I hope) Tom
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    Unleaded in my oil burner!??? Oooops

    Thanks for your replies guys..... It got sent to Audi today, thansk to RAC. They say it will be £346 + Vat. They also have to fill it up with 'special' diesel so thats extra. Not as bad as I thought it would be anyway Ta Tom
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    Unleaded in my oil burner!??? Oooops

    Yep I did it. I put £25 worth of unleaded in my diesel. But it doesnt end there.... I was in such a panic I decided to start driving it ??? 100 yards later it cut out. Has anyone done this ? RAC say they cant just drain them anymore, they have to take it to a main dealer to be flushed. Any...
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    1.9 cutting out

    Hi Mike, Its a strange one but Audi say its the throttle pedal that is faulty. They are replacing today, £150 lighter I hope it works! Cheers Tom