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    Breaking a B7 saloon

    hey do you have the steering column control module (steering ECU). only interested if it is the 'R' version of the part 8E0 953 549 R. or, if the car has a multi-function wheel and cruise control it should be fine. let me know if and how much etc! thanks pdt.
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    How do I do the following stuff to my B6?

    also, what VCDS are you using? what version?
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    How do I do the following stuff to my B6?

    Okay, you will need to use the software to access the control module. When you do, you get a screen up and it will display the coding number - should look like '06651' or similar. You then click on 'change coding' and then where the old number/code is displayed, input the new number, as per...
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    How do I do the following stuff to my B6?

    Hi The best way to start to get an answer with this is to provide the value for the current coding. Assuming without it though, you need to +32 to the value to enable the 10mph lock and an additional +1024 for the chirp. So.. existing value + 32 + 1024 = new value Use VCDS to change the...
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    Parking sensor fault on 2005 b7

    Hi all apparently this is quite common. The contacts in the bumper need to be cleared of moisture. Pull them out, clean the contacts for the wiring and apply some grease... Does the trick... (although from memory is a bumper off job) cheers pdt
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    Help needed with vag com unit off ebay

    hey rob with these sort of things, I would not trust any of the dodgy stuff off eBay. I bought my cable from NHN recently - opened the box, downloaded the software and was up and running in minutes -- no fecking about with anything. I even have it running on Mac OSX! Spend the money - it...
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    VCDS Supplier

    Spot on. Ordered mine from NHN and like all the others stating here, top bloke and great service. Highly recommended. Cheers pdt.
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    Advice on SCSM (part - 8E0 953 549 S) -- will this code for CC?

    Thanks... I have ETKA, but must be missing something (user error!) to work out dependency and functions of individual parts etc in the program... oh to be a newbie...
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    Advice on SCSM (part - 8E0 953 549 S) -- will this code for CC?

    Hi all I finally got to play with VCDS and my B7 S4 today! (thanks NHN!!) I did an autoscan to check out the part number of the steering control module. I have 8E0 953 549 S in the car. Can this handle cruise control coding? Or, am I up for a new 'R' model one? If the latter -...
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    Removing paddles from MFSW (B7)

    Hi all I am thinking about doing a retrofit upgrade from non MFSW to MFSW and have a wheel that has the paddles on it... Does anyone know if you can remove the shift paddles from the 3-spoke MFSW on a B7? *my S4 is manual hence why i don't want the paddles!* Cheers pdt
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    Non-MFSW to MFSW - 3-spoke wheel in B7 S4

    Wrath Where did you find your wheel? i am buying VCDS from NHN so should have early next week... cheers pdt
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    Non-MFSW to MFSW - 3-spoke wheel in B7 S4

    Thanks Cockney Boy... Beer tokens indeed! I have some of those available and a very nice place to cash them in nearby! I am in West London (Hammersmith). I am also in the process of accumulating (as my wife calls it!) all the bits to do the cruise control and the RNS-E (single to double DIN...
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    What parts are changed : S4 B7 variable service 2 @ 38k

    Hi Dazmo Yep - did it all today. My S4 takes 9 litres of oil!! The dealer wanted £136 for the oil. I bought it myself for about £80. I also bought the oil filter and pollen filter and did the same thing! worked a treat... saved quite a bit for essentially exactly the same thing! (and I got...
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    Non-MFSW to MFSW - 3-spoke wheel in B7 S4

    hi all i am thinking about changing my 3-spoke wheel to a MSFW 3-spoke wheel. Has anyone done it and is it actually do-able? I did search, but couldn't find much on the topic, only people going from B6 to B7 steering wheels. Are there part issues? I have heard all sorts of...
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    What parts are changed : S4 B7 variable service 2 @ 38k

    Hi guys taking the s4 into the stealers for a 38k variable 2 service. I have aleady arranged to get oil and oil filter, but wondered what else I could supply to save paying inflated margins? Anyone know what else gets changed? Do they do plugs etc? Other filters? Mainly after big ticket...
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    4 BRAND NEW VREDESTEINS!

    hi all i have these on my S4 in a 19" (245 35R19). they are brilliant. a great balance and not all that bad in 2 foot of snow!! cheers pdt
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    Up for grabs!!

    I want first dibs on this!!! I am in the market for one! I have the cash if we can agree price... PM'd Cheers pdt