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    Mr Muscle on a BKD - How too?

    Anybody got a guide / pictures of how exactly to do the Mr Muscle clean on the turbo on a BKD? Tried to follow others but the turbo seems to be in a very inconvenient place, different too other tutorials. Also, how the hell do you remove the EGR valve to clean? - I cannot get the third hex...
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    VOSA Audi A3 DMF vechicle ID recall numbers.

    Also, she mentioned due to age and mileage, that even if it is a recall they may only contribute towards the cost, not pay in full. I mean WTF. They make a part unsafe and not fit for purpose. WTF does age and mileage have to do with it? If they changed it 5 years ago when they should maybe it...
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    VOSA Audi A3 DMF vechicle ID recall numbers.

    Just spoke to Audi CS who say that although my Chassis # falls in the recall list, and although it hasn't ever been checked / repaired; They have no history of it needing a recall, and it would cost me labour to diagnose. They also say they would only probably contribute to the cost if it is...
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    PM sent. Mucho Gracia.
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    I dont mind a drop in voltage, aslong as it stays above 6v to keep my relay open :)
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    Yes, that is what I am after. It MUST, however, not trip off/on when the starter is energized (I read that point 75x under the dash looses power whilst cranking). Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    Also, I could do with a permanent switched live, not one that pulses off/on when starter motor is powering. Anybody any ideas? Can go into the cab if need be.
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    IS 75x on the relay panel under the bonnet going to be ok to take a switched live from, to drive a relay? Ta
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    Ignition live in engine bay?

    Hi, Anybody know a location of a good ignition live in the engine bay on a 2004 tdi 8p? Would go out with my MM but its ******* it down, and I need to design a circuit with cable length. Would any of the points on the engine fuse/relay box be switched live? Very low amperage aswell if...
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    What gauge wire is wiring looms made from?

    Anybody know what gauge wire wiring loom is made from? Need to make a few circuits to modify a mates track car - and want to order sufficient/correct wire and heat shrink before hand. No major currents or anything, sub 1Amps - mainly on sensor data buses, but one less than 1a live feed. Ta
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    Difficult to start when Hot or Cold - Unless ECT disconnected.

    Just logged the engine cranking whilst starting in VCDS, and got the following: 3.33 ;147 3.69 ;336 4.05 ;210 4.39 ;252 4.75 ;252 5.11 ;294 5.45 ;462 5.81 ;1197 6.17 ;966 6.51 ;903 6.85 ;840 7.17 ;819 7.53 ;819 7.87 ;819 8.21 ;840 8.57 ;819 8.91 ;840 9.24 ;840 9.60 ;840 9.96 ;819 10.30 ;819...
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    Difficult to start when Hot or Cold - Unless ECT disconnected.

    Anybody any ideas? I have a 2004 2.0 TDI (BKD) A3 that is difficult to start when cold, and also when hot (but not AS difficult). If I disconnect the ECT the car starts like a boss. Revs up to 1200 rpm then drops back down to idle on startup. When ECT connected it struggles to start, and when...
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    Gaddafi caught?

    He's dead. Videos on Google News confirming.
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    Surely I am not going to gain anything, or get just what I want doing done, by contacting Audi UK, No?
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    Gotta love stealers, eh? 1 Local stealership wants £56 to run an hours diagnostics, because they won't believe what I tell them 1 Local stealership wants £60+ VAT and wants it overnight, as it *can't* possible be an ECU update because their computer doesnt tell them it needs one 1 Local...
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    They have to diagnose themselves blah blah blah. Is it main dealer only that can upgrade ECU software, or can independents do this also?
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    Local dealer tells me they will need to run diags first at £57, then go from there. I have the ****** ELSAWIN screen in front of me confirming my chassis/engine etc all match the required update and I know from VAGCOM im on 5878 and the fix is 9883 - but they still want to bum me. ****ING...
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    I will give them a ring today. Its not going in for a service or owt - I just want them to upgrade the software as the latest 9883 version has a bulletined fix for the cold start I have troubleshooted, and this is the resolution :)
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    Audi ECU Software Update - Main Dealer Price?

    2004 car - so well out of warranty.