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    Recurring airbag fault 01218

    Hello all, Trying to get me nut around this problem for a while now. Airbag light on scanned it and got 01218 passenger ignitor resistance to high. I've had this code in the past and reset it a few times in the past no problem. Now it wont go away. Done the usuall checked and...
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    Petrol 1.8t aum sounding like a diesel!!

    Hello all, After the harsh winter some members me included are getting plenty of new engine rattles, now that we can finally drive with the windows open and hear them! Mine sounds a bit like diesel when pulling off in 1st or if I blip the throttle in neutral any ideas?. Was...
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    5w-40 0ver 5w30?

    Car due for a service soon, have has been filling her 5w-30 on long lifes. I have reading that some on her have been using 5w-40. Whats the advantage of using the 5w-40?. Comming off the longlife after reading the horror stories about burnt oil, blocked pick up pipes etc. Any comments...
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    Wheel hopping

    Hello all, When coming to a firm stop it has been witnessed by many others and myself that my front wheels seem to jump forward quite alot within the wheel arches. It looks quite frightening to watch and everyone is sure it is not ment to do this!. The car is lowered and has had new shocks...
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    Can larger wheels do damage to my steering rack?

    Hello again all, I need some views on this one. Whilst rocking my steering to the left their is a noticable knocking sound. I Have been told by two different mechanics that it is the rack. One has showed me where the front nearside inner of the wheel has been rubbing on the back side of the...
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    tyre pressures

    Hello all, Can someone tell me what pressures I should be using for 225-40-18 tyres on a 2000 1.8t please I am running 30 psi all round at the moment. Thank you
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    17" or 18" alloys

    Hello all, Just joined this site lots of info and help.Im thinking of upgrading my standard 1.8t 16" alloys and im looking at rs4 repos. Cant make up me mind on size through. Also I have heard the 18s can easy buckle and the ride is a lot firmer. The roads are crap where i live so i thought...