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    A4 2.5tdi cold starting problem

    The car has now been to the local dealer . When i spoke to them they recon'd the pump timing was miles out.It was adjusted and what a difference. The car starts great and the performance is nothing short of stunning. Its smooth and responsive, just what i would had expected from this car.Also...
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    A4 2.5tdi cold starting problem

    Found the relay ,its under the dash above the pedals. I have now replaced the relay and it is better but the next thing is to check the pump timing any ideas?
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    A4 2.5tdi cold starting problem

    I have a 1999 A4 avant 2.5tdi v6 and have been having some problems in the recent cold spell with regards starting. The glow plug light comes on as normal,then goes out but it doesn't start for a few turns,as if the glow plugs are not working.On checking the plugs there were 4 not working so i...
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    ABS Fault!

    Finally got around to working on the car.....i removed the abs sensor and found the hole was all rusty and there should be a tapered tin holder (for want of a better word) that holds the sensor in the hole with a good tight fit.This part was corroded away to next to nothing. I remembered...
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    ABS Fault!

    No problem i will clean the abs ring and see if that does it. Many thanks John.:arco:
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    ABS Fault!

    Thanks for that. I've tried another sensor but still comes on after a while. I will try and clean the ring on the cv joint and see if that helps. Any idea what the gap between the sensor and the ring is ? Cheers John.
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    ABS Fault!

    Thanks for the help Chris , i'll give it a go. Cheers John.
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    ABS Fault!

    I cleaned out the hole before fitting the new sensor. Surely if the wiring was faulty the fault would be there all the time. This only happens when you sit at 75mph for more than 2 mins.You can accelerate up beyond 75 and come back down ,and no problem. However sit a 75mph for 2 mins and the abs...
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    ABS Fault!

    Thanks for the reply. I have replaced the sensor ,cleared the code and then tried again. The fault still comes up as front right sensor. I bought the sensor from Audi and they checked it and said there was nothing wrong with the new sensor. Are you sure that the sensor is held in with an allen...
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    ABS Fault!

    Hi, I have a 99 a4 quattro and the abs light comes on when you get to 75mph and hold it there for 2 mins,no other time does this happen. Checked with vag com and it said front right hand sensor.I then replaced the sensor ,cleared the fault code but still the light comes on under the same...