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    Anybody used CCC Tech - Simon?

    Hi, I've used Simon Coe twice in the past 8 years, both times he replaced the ECU chips in B5 110 Tdi's; great person to deal with and certainly knows his business, transformed the cars, one manual the other auto giving me both power and economy, concerning reliability both are now 300k + and...
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    Wheel Options

    Just looking to update the look with a more modern Wheel style, standard sizes are fine. Robert.
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    Wheel Options

    Looking to replace the wheels on my 1998 1.9Tdi B5; will B6 or B7 Wheels be a direct replacement ? Robert.
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    A3 1.9TDi Drivers Handbook for 1998 Car

    Hello, Do any members know where I can download a Drivers Handbook, not workshop manual I have bought the Haynes version, what I need is the handbook that should have been with the car when I bought it ! Thanks in anticipation, Robert.
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    2 Speed Gearbox !

    The problem was resolved by Swift Motor Engineering in Newcastle and turned out to be an external Gear Linkage with stripped teeth. This thankfully was replaced without need to remove the Gearbox. I have used Swift before and have always found them to be knowledgeable; helpful and very...
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    2 Speed Gearbox !

    1998 A3 1.9 Tdi Sport 110. Without warning the Gearbox will only engage 2nd and 4th, all of the 'forward' selected gears i.e. Reverse; 1st; 3rd and 5th grind but do not engage. The car has been driven for 200 miles using just 2nd and 4th and gave ran as normal, albeit at higher revs / no...
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    Drivers Courtesy Light Switch

    Obvious really - but not to me ! Thank you. Robert.
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    Drivers Courtesy Light Switch

    Where is it ??? Robert.
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    Fuel Temp Sensor G81

    Please could someone advise where to find the Fuel Temp Sensor G81 as fitted to a '98 A3 110 Tdi Sport. Vag-Com is advising the fault of a short to earth but I cant find (nor can 2 Audi Dealers ) the Component. The car is suffering difficult Hot-Starting and I'm hoping this is the reaason ...
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    G81 Sensor

    Vag-Com is telling me that I have a fault with the Fuel Sensor G81, a short to ground. Can anyone offer advice and advise me where this component is located. The car is a '98 A3 1.9 Tdi 110 Sport. Many thanks, Robert.
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    1.9 Tdi Shreading Auxilliary Drive Belts ?

    Latest Belt fitted and will monitor daily ( ? ) Compared Tensioners on both Audis and the seem the same. Spoke with Continental who manufactured the Belts, they were very receptive of the concern and will talk with their German colleagues and supply feedback. Robert.
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    1.9 Tdi Shreading Auxilliary Drive Belts ?

    Good suggestion, would account for Belt crossing over Pulley Ribs, I also have a '98 A4 so will compare Tensioner forces. Will report back. Robert.
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    1.9 Tdi Shreading Auxilliary Drive Belts ?

    In the last 5 months ( 6,000 mls ) my '76 A4 Tdi 110 has shed 2 and is currently on it's 3rd Aux Drive Belt ( Fan; Power Steering and Alternator Belt ) As the current Belt is still fitted I can see that it seems to be riding over the Pulley Ribs towards the front of the car, this suggests that...
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    Dim Display when hot

    Is it possible to buy replacement display panels for a '98 A4 Avant without having the expense of a whole Speedo / Tacho Pod ? Robert.
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    Passeger Door Locked !

    Has anyone encontered a front passenger door on a B6 saloon that intermittently will not unlock ? The Dealer suggests a price of c £500 to identify the problem and says that the door panel will probably be damaged during removal and will need replacing ! Puzzled Robert.
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    MP3 Player ?

    Thanks FezzR, I do have a 6 disc changer in the boot, however, unlike my Sony which uses easily identifyable phono plugs for the signal leads the OE Audi unit just has a single multi-wired plug ? Robert.
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    MP3 Player ?

    Hi, I would like to run my MP3 player directly into the Delta Head unit/CD in my '97 Tdi 110 as I don't bother with discs's anymore, Has anyone information on which are the signal leads to use and which leads need bridging to activate the autochanger ? Robert.
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    Problem - Heater Blower

    Conclusion ......... Removed and dismantled Motor as instructed by AndyMac and Kris. Unable to find replacement Brushes . Because there was c.4mm of carbom remaining, packed out compression Springs to compensate for wear and all is now OK - - for a period. When a new unit is required Europarts...
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    Problem - Heater Blower

    Thanks Guys, the Motor Brush suggestion sounds to be exactly right, (why didn't I think of it !) because it's working again this morning. (and the car has done 190K) This weekend I will remove, dismantle and hopefully identify suitable replacement brushes from an alternative donor then will post...
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    Problem - Heater Blower

    Please can anyone suggest why the Heater Blower on my '98 A4 Tdi 110 Auto should work intermittantly ? HVAC panel responds to buttons, A/C compressor cuts in and out, Fan speed Bar indicator operates but no blow ! Fuse checks out ok. This first happened a few weeks ago, malfunctioned for 3 days...