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    Headlight Bulb out

    So the Headlamp bulb (main) on my C7 RS6 is out, so obviously i need to change this , so i have 2 questions , 1 what type of bulb is in it (pretty sure there the standard bulbs that came in the car), and is there a better version i could use that's still plug and play? 2 is there a guide for...
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    MMi issues

    So i have taken the plunge and gone from a B7 to a B8 RS4 and i love it, but i have a niggle already , my radio will not work , it just shows Radio 2 i cant tune anything, if i do the volume it says unavailable and i cant scan for other station, i can change waveband to khz but still nothing...
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    After selling my B5 S4 i decided i couldn't be without and now have a B7 RS4

    so as the post says, i now have myself an 07 RS4 avant, its beautiful and an amazing car , prob until something goes wrong , but am hoping that V8 is a tough one like my b5 S4 engine was!! Anyway main reason for the post is, am looking for the missing parts to my boot kit , i have a tool kit, a...
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    1998 B5 S4 Brake Issue

    So while restoring my B5 avant , i had two split hoses so i replaced with Braided RS4 ones , also had the calipers off all and cleaned them up etc, put everything back together all connected up , put in fluid and tried to bleed the system so bled system no air showing anymore, nice clean fluid...
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    Loosing the will to live!!! Audi Spring

    can anybody tell me where i can get a spring for my S4 Avant, i am just loosing the will to live i cant find one anywhere 8D9 511 115 E white pink pink any help appreciated
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    Desperately trying to find rear coil springs

    if anyone can help me or point me in the right direction, i need a rear coil spring for my MOT , i ahve tried so many places, and every time i get, this part will not fit your car, i am now loosing the will to live its a 1999 S4 Estate, i have dont the parts req, i have done loads of ebay...
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    Throttle Body Under Voltage error

    Ok so today i took my car out for a run, last time i ran it was sunday and it was fine, today it was over idleing so when i got home i put the trusty vagcom on it to get the error :- Throttle Actuator: Under-Voltage during Basic Setting Has anybody come across this before, and also my battery is...
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    S4 Bose Head Unit

    My Bose Head unit is suffering now, and so i want to replace it with something modern from the shops, is this a straight forward job or as always seems with this car are there certain things i need? It is a 1998 Avant with the Bose Concert unit in it thanks in advance Tony
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    Is this a big Job

    So before this Car i have a B5 Bi Turbo, which i blew up and was able to replace the Turbos by myself, so i am not shy of a big job, and i coped well. But now i have picked up a 4.2 V8 Beast that has issues, and again am no shy of getting my hands dirty. My question is is this a bigger job than...
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    noise down exhaust bit like when u but a card on your bike spokes as a kid

    So my car is all rebuilt now and was running fine, i have a new Stainless exhaust on, but i have this weird rasping sound (was also on original system but not as loud) , is almost like when you were a kid and put cards on your spokes to get that weird sound, which is what i have now. i can...
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    Another niggle to iron out on Power Steering

    So the two ends on my power steering were a bit frayed (ones under the bumper that join the metal type cooling thing) anyway i cut them back a bit and now there sorted, but now the piper coming from the engine at front (with the factory metal crimp) is now leaking, so i need to jubilee clip...
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    Audi Rear Wiper Arm

    Would i be correct in thinking the A3 and A4 arm and washer jet cover are the same? just fixed my motor and need to replace the arm really as it is a bit tatty
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    Fault Codes from my Car

    As discussing an earlier thread these are the log readout for my car. The engine has been out, due to blown turbos which i replaced as i said the units are firing up but not past 0.5 bar and the boost doesnt always hold, naturally the faults standing out are the boost pressure control valve...
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    Testing Dumpvalves

    Is there way to test if DV are failing? I have fitted a Boost Gauge as i was sure my car wasn't boosting fully, and i can now see that its getting to about 0.5 Bar or under and cant hold it, i have checked and listened for leaks, i also disconnected the MAF in case that was been a divvy, so i...
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    Decat Downpipes

    Ok so if i fit a set of Stainless downpipes to my S4, what else will i require as i am guessing my lambas will not be happy?. I need to replace my rusty knackered original pipes, so i thought Decat stainless, and when my mates MOT's the car next year , we will just swap over. Also while am...
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    Car Head Unit

    So my Bose Unit display has gone a bit tits up, and so has the volume dial, so i think i will change it, I am not looking to spend a fortune, and also an ipod dock would be good. Is there anything i have to avoid etc, as the more i own this car the more i find some things are not compatible etc...
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    Remap S4

    Anybody recommend somewhere in Leeds area thats reasonable, trusted and doesnt cost the Earth?
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    Down Pipes

    So one of my down pipes is blowing on the seam by the Flexi, propbably from all the pushing and pulling when the engine was taken out, unfortunately the engine is back in now, and i have been driving about very happily. However i need to do something about the blowing, and a bandage wont cut it...
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    Type of Headlight

    I have a 1998 S4 i was wondering what headlamps i have, as they are dulled on the lens so i need to replace them. I notice that the connection to the main beam is round and then there is another connection thats lik a stretched oval. Am i correct in guessing these are pre facelift with H7 H7...
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    Headlamps

    Both my headlamp Glass are pitted, i have tried to polish them out but its a no go, so i need to replace the lens on them, does anybody know where i could get a pair of replacement lenses? , i look on ebay but didnt see anything