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    A4 2.0TFSI Screeching noise

    Hi Everyone, I have what sounds like a big problem which I think may be Turbo bearings, here are the symptoms - Everything fine when cold, engine idles and revs fine with no noises. When she gets warm I get a horrible screeching noise at idle and on the move when taking my foot off the gas...
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    A4 Avant 2.0T Sline SE Detail / Rant

    Hi All, This isnt really so much of a detailing thread more of a rant and request for advice, but it does show what can be done with the basic detailing kit. I bought this car from Shrewsbury Audi last week, part ex for my beautiful S4 which had to go. I paid what I think is top money for...
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    Sorry for deserting you guys.. need help

    Sorry everyone I sold my lovely B6 S4 because I had too see - http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=102403 bought what I thought was a decent dealership A4 Avant 2.0T FSI s-line SE avant today but when I got it home it sounds like a bag of $hite and nobody on the B7 forum seems to be...
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    Help Please 2.0T FSI Rattle

    I have just taken delivery of a 2.0T FSI S-Line SE Avant 06 plate 52K mileage FSH from a dealership, when I got home the engine sounds like its full of nails with a pronounced rattle coming from the housing at the rear of the cylinder head, used the screwdriver to ear trick to locate it Going...
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    New Car A4 Avant 2.0T SE

    Hi All, My first post in the B7 section, my lovely B6 S4 Cab is going on Wednesday due to my wifes ex-husband deciding he no longer wants to pay child support for his 2 kids (he is in the US so not much we can do) and as his son is just about to start Uni I am duty bound to support him, so the...
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    S4 Engine Management Light

    Yesterday the engine managmeent light came on, engine is running fine, sounds great, oil levels ok, water temperature fine, in fact if anything the engine feels more responsive than it has in a long time, I am figuring its a sensor or something gone AWOL. Its due in for a service next Monday...
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    Warrington Audi - Free MOT

    Had a free MOT booked on Monday at Warrington Audi, rang me up yesterday to say that some part of their MOT testing equipment is broken and they had to cancel all MOT's. Somehow I dont believe them its more likely they have a rush of work on and 'free stuff' just doesnt cut it does it! Anyone...
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    What's Missing??? S4

    Hi Guys Since I bought my car I have had an occasional knock form the front nearside wheel area under heavy braking, I have had the car looked at a few times but told it was nothing to worry about Today whilst fixing my washer bottle I removed the wing undershield and noticed this -...
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    S4 Windscreen Washer bottle leak

    Hi, Noticed that my washer fluid level warning was on last night so thought I would top the bottle up, as fast as I was pouring water in the top it was coming out the bottom :huh: With it being dark I havent investigated whats happening but the washer system is working fine with whats left in...
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    Bumper Damage

    Some muppet damaged my bumper whilst the car was parked in work, as usual now no one has owned up. Thought I would just show the power of a DA polisher, Lake Country Light Cut pads and Menzerna RD3.02 - Before, must have been a van as the top surface of the bumper has completely lost its...
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    Renovo Cabrio Roof Treatment

    Hi, Thought I would post how I got on with Reviving my S4 Cabrio hood with Renovo products, heres what I bought - Renovo Soft Top Canvas Cleaner 500ml - £12.95 Renovo Fabric Hood Reviver (Black) 1Ltr - £32.50 Renovo Fabric Hood Ultraproofer 1Ltr - £21.50 Total cost - £66.95 I used Autoglym...
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    RNS-E Nav and DIS

    Hi All, Last year I bought myself an RNS-E unit off ebay and fitted it to my 05 plate B6 S4, works a treat and really pleased with it but I recently drove an 08 plate A6 that displayed elements of the navigation on the DIS, turn directions etc. I didnt do any updates using Vagcom or...
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    S4 Bonnet

    Hi All looking for some help with my bonnet as it seems whatever I do I cant get the shine I want. I have tried various polishes and waxes latest attempt being clayed, cut back with Menzerna 85RE polished with Blackfire Gloss Enhancing polish and last night topped off with Blackfire Midnight...
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    S4 Belt Slipping?

    All of a sudden these last 2 days I can feel a vibration through the steering wheel at tickover and can hear a whirring noise. It feels like a belt slip issue (are they callled serpentine belts now?) as it goes away when moving the steering or could be bearings gone on the pump. Its...
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    S4 Remap

    Yes I know I must be mad but some of those Impreza's get awful close? Has anyone any experience of this and where is the best place to go in the North West. I know being a non turbo I stand to gain only another 15>20 BHP but woudl still like to try it out Thanks for any opinions!
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    Key Scratches

    Hi, Had my passenger door scratched deeply on Saturday night about 18" long, anyone know the best method to get this fixed, are the claims made by the likes of ChipAway true or is it best a full respray, the colour is the S4 black/graphite metallic so it will be a sod to fix. Why do people...
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    Backup Copy RNS-E Nav DVD

    Hi, sorry if this has been posted before but I would like to know how to make a copy of my NAV DVD. I am getting a bit paranoid as my original has refused to read on occasion, I have tried creating an ISO image of the DVD and burning it to +R DL discs but it refuses to read, I guess there is...
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    Hi From Liverpool

    Hi Everyone, new to Audi bought myself an 05 S4 Cab which s a wonderful car. Picked it up last Thursday, had a great weekend but unfortunately it broke on Monday (6 coil packs gone) so been off the road since. Bad start but otherwise the car is fantastic so hopefully I will stay an Audi...
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    Hi All - Coil Pack Question

    Hi Everyone, new to this forum and a new S4 Cab owner Bought myself a Jun 05 S4 Cab last Thursday, had a fantastic weekend big smile on my face and put over 500 miles on the clock, wonderful car All went pear shaped on my way home Monday night when the engine dropped down a few cylinders and...