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  1. AndymacA4

    I've sold it! A4 1.8T SE final thoughts/review

    Okay, I've sold my A4. I have had it 1 year and in that time I have had highs and lows with it. So, to sign off, my review of the car, the marque and the experience. First it was a 2001 Audi A4 1.8T SE in Merlot red met. I owned it for 11 months all in, in that time it needed 8 (2 pairs on both...
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    Rear end whine - bearings?

    My A4 gained a new noise today, a definate whine from the back end. It starts at about 20mph, gets louder up to 65mph, then eases off as road roar increases. The tyres on the back are new Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s. They have only done 2000 miles, but all of this mileage is over the last 3 weeks...
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    How to remove glovebox

    My glovebox left hand side hinge broke today, it leaves the glovebox swinging on the other hinge. I need to remove it to have a look at fixing it. Anyone know the method of removing the glovebox assembly? Also, any ideas of how to fix it? Do I have to get a whole new glovebox, or just a new...
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    Advice on changing clutch switch?

    Hi, Re: Previous post, my cruise control died recently, I've been advised that the most likely cause is a stuffed clutch switch, I've got on ordered from Audi, due tomorrow. I talked to HazzyDayz about it, they advised that if in-correctly installed the switch would break, anyone know a method...
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    Cruise control died

    Evening all, I had my car cruised by HazzyDayz last December. It was working fine on sunday, now dead. Nothings changed, just stopped working, doesn't activate, dead. I've removed the lower steering column cowling and the lower half of the drivers side dash. No blown fuses I can find, no...
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    Andy's tyre choice poll.

    Have justed posted this question, then I found the poll button option! My rear tyres are shot, mainly due to poor alignment from Audi! Long story short, they are pretty shot. I'v ebeen looking for possible replacements, I've had in the recent past only Toyo T1-R and Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3...
  7. AndymacA4

    What headunit? Want something new

    I have a 2001 A4 with a double din Symphony Headunit. Its fine, but it isn't exciting. I want a unit which can play mp3 CDs, and hook up to an ipod or mp3 player while also showing info on the DIS display. I have looked at some LCD touchscreen options, like this...
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    Car servicing in Peterborough

    Hi all, just a bit of a heads up and some praise. I had my Audi A4 B6 1.8T fully serviced 2 weeks ago. The garage in Question were Monarch Automotive in Peterborough http://www.monarchautomotive.co.uk/ I asked them to do a full 80K service on my car with some other bits and pieces above...
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    School answer phone message

    This is the message that the Maroochydore High School Queensland , staff voted unanimously to record on their school telephone answering machine . This is the actual answering machine message for the school. This came about because they implemented a policy requiring students and...
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    Stereo upgrade options from Symphony

    I have the double DIN sized symphony headunit. The unit is working fine, but it tends to have trouble following radio stations so when on long trips the radio has to be manually retuned to follow which annoys me. Also, the rear amplifier which powers the back speakers and sub is shot. I'm...
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    Service indicator reset fault?

    My car went to the garage to be serviced last Thursday, I got it back Friday all done, The service display shows ----- dashes instead of a number of days or miles to service. I looked in the manual and followed the instructions for a manual reset of service display. Still only showing dashes...
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    Stoke Audi Suspension kit??

    Just seen this on Flea Bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-A4-Sports-Suspension-Package_W0QQitemZ260363472305QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260363472305&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 It looks like a new suspenion upgrade...
  13. AndymacA4

    Suspension kit options.

    I am thinking about doing some work to my A4 SE. It is currently stock everything. The car has done 77K on its original shocks and springs. I like the ride quality on the existing SE spec suspension, most roads around here are breaking up, but I'd like less wallow and a tad less roll. What...
  14. AndymacA4

    Fuel filter change needed?

    When should my 1.8T get a fuel filter change? Can't find a specific reference in service schedule. Any ideas?
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    What should be in an 80K service?

    I have been calling a few of my local garages for a quote on servicing. My A4 has covered 77K and had a new cambelt last year. I called a few garages and they ahve very conflicting ideas about what is needed. Audi say it will cost £387.64 for a proper major service (I asked about their internet...
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    Dodgy front door electrics, help needed.

    Hi all, I have noticed a weird electrical glitch with my front passenger side door. The speakers work, the door locks and unlocks as it should, but the door doesn't show as open on the info. system, and the interior light doesn't come on when the door is open either. Also the door edge red...
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    312mm discs on!

    I now have my 312mm discs and matching pads on my previously 288mm disced car. It was a big old job. Looked like the discs had definately seen better days, huge great big ridges on the edges. Pads okay though. The big bolts holding the caliper carrier on where silly tight. Won't be touching them...
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    What sidelight bulb type?

    One of my dipped beam headlight bulbs has blown. They were Osram Nigh Breakers. I have replaced the blown one with an original Audi bulb, but the two are now slightly different colours. I'm going to buy some Philips X-treme bulbs for the dipped beams, but I also want a set of better sidelight...
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    Seriously considering a Jag!

    At the weekend, I went to see a nice P plate Jaguar XK8. It was seriously tempting. It was up at a dealer for £5995. Blimey, it had a 1000 mile old engine, a total mileage of 116k, and it had everything possible to fit to a car! It was dark metallic red with cream leather. It was beautiful. I...
  20. AndymacA4

    Rear tyre wear issue on non-quattro car!

    Originally posted in 8E ssection, but with no response, thought I'd try here. I have just cleaned the car, and the back tyres are showing some weird wear. The outside half of the tyres on both sides is worn to a few mm off of the wear markers. The inside of both rear tyres is showing pretty...