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Hi guys, Im looking to upgrade (in 6-12 months) from my A4 B7 2.0tdi 170ps manual to a A5 TDI auto. Im looking at the V6 TDI in both 2.7 and 3.0 but have some questions. Ive heard only good things about the 3.0tdi quattro as it has a strong box and awesome engine. But how is the 2.7 as the...

Hi, I have just had my A4 2.0tdi serviced at an independent garage and before I took it in it was saying service due. However now when I press the spanner it says "miles ---" and "days ---" It used to work before. It was serviced last week and I've done about 150 miles. Should it take a while...

Hi, Playing with my VCDS in my A4 B7 I'm looking for things to play with. I have enabled the lights icon in the cluster as I missed it from my A3 but thats all i have found that I can do. Few questions: Firstly - I was able to enable speed showing in the symphony 2+ however it only shows as...

So I have done a bit of reading about this. I have a 57 plate 2.0 tdi 170 sline with MFSW and no dis control and no cruise control. It seems to be plug and code is all is required to fit both. Except the the washer sensor either needs fitting or wiring a wire going straight to ground to stop...

Always wondered if there was some run in time/distance after a timing belt replacement? Mine will need doing towards the end of the year Cheers

Hi, I just got a 57 plate 2.0tdi 170 B7 Saloon S line I just posted about a problem with my door lights but i thought id keep this separate. 1- Can anyone give me some tips on what I can enable/change with vag-com/vcds? 2- I have DIS, without ability to change between readouts it constantly...

Hi, I just got a 57 plate 2.0tdi 170 B7 Saloon. I love it to bits but ive just noticed the lights in all the doors don't seem to work. Ive had a look at the fuses and it doesn't say which is for the door lights but I checked the obvious ones and there fine. Has anyone seen this? Im assuming...

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting a lateish B6 cabrio (2004/2005) as i decided i cant afford a newer shape 2.0tdi I originally wanted a TDI as I had a 2001 A3 1.9 tdi (110ps) and loved it mainly the economy but it was noisy. Is the 2.5 v6 TDI too noisy for a cabrio? im not too sure whether to...

Hi, my cambelt just went on my A3 so im looking to get an A4 in the new year. Hopefully a B7 cabrio 2.0tdi but maybe a B6 cabrio 2.5tdi depending on funds. Anything I should be looking out for specifically on a cabrio or the A4 platform? Ive not really been about for the last couple of years...

Hi, I really got into cycling after i tore my cartilage in my knee a couple of years back as it was good for my recovery being low impact. I really picked it up for about a year but i havent been into it for a year or so and really want to get back into it as im really out of shape. so i...

Hi, I have a rattle on the center vent on the dash (closest to the windscreen pointing up) used to clear the windscreen. Its a strange one only comes up when cold and at around 1500rpm. Its got a sensor in it which i have taken out and looked at and it doesnt seem to be this rattling. Can...

Hi im after replacing my aerial base as it doesnt lookgreat. Is it true its easy to take off by removing the rear interior map lights then just undoing a bolt? Can anyone recommend a place to get one? ive seen quite a few on ebay. Some folding ones (did VAG ever make folding ones?). Also...

Hi all Going to sweden 27th dec - 3rd jan Going gothenburg north a bit then spend 2 days going west to stockholm for new years eve. Can anyone give any tips or advice at all on driving in this part of the world? Also any places which are recommended to go either in gothenburg or...

Hi, i know its quite short notice and dont really know who to ask... Tomorrow i am looking to get back on my bike and currently living in leeds. Want to get back into 10 miles a day as im getting lazy... Was thinking of a 30 ish mile ride tomorrow in the west yorkshire area. Can anyone...

Hi, Im currently looking for a new bumper for a facelift 8l A3. Looking at some pictures it looks like the only difference is the grey plastic bottom part of the bumper which holds the lower grille. Is this the only difference? And if so can this bottom piece be changed? as if it can i...

Hi, Ive just noticed both my reverse lights flicker. under load (if i ride the clutch) they nearly/do go out. The rest of the lights in and out of the car arent affected. Ive taken the reverse bulbs out one by one to see if its a dodgy bulb and it doesnt make a difference. I looked for the...

Hi, My aux belt (fan belt?) has lost a rib and was flapping something aweful. An aa guy cut off the offending rib but has said i need to get it done tommorow and will be ok to drive to work (only 5 miles to my work in shipley) I want to get it done local to my work so i will ring a few...

Hi, While waiting till i have some cash or till my stereo breaks im looking into stereo options. Ive sort of decided on the becker GP as seems to look very standard and good quality. I was after one a couple of years ago but decided against it. I beleive this will be plug and play no extra...

Hi, Been thinking about a remap on my 1.9tdi 110bhp, what is the expected results for this remap and are all remaps pretty much the same? I know its a pretty rough question as there are many opinions. Ive seen wakeupyourcar.com which has a dealer very local to my work in shipley/bradford and...

Hi When i use my rear wiper it goes across once but on the return wipe it sticks at approx 45 degrees then carries on to the end and stops. Sometimes it will stop twice on the way back... Im going to ge the boot card off at the weekend but can anyone give me any tips on what i should be...