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    Vibration when idling

    Hi There Have a slight problem with my 2005 a4 2.0 tdi pd, The problem is vibration when at idle, the car drives faultless and pulls great but when stationary say at a set of traffic lights i can feel vibrations from the engine through my seat. Heres what I have done so far Injector cleaner...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Quick update, Audi UK say I simply dont have a claim as it is a paint defect not a body defect load of rubbish what can i do tho?..... I am ****** now and cannot go any further with the claim, I have contacted watchdog they are really my last hope tbh.
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Guys thanks for those stories. Yous are correct about the guy at the repair shop, I turned up and immediately got the impression that he couldn't be ***** even looking at it....not a good start, then to tell me a load of bulls h**T about zinc inclusions and them not being covered..... I am...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Thanks very much for that link.... Its very disappointing the bull I have been told from Audi and Audi repair center the two are on the same page!!!! I am simply not going to accept this and I will pursue it as what Audi are doing is wrong, The car either has a 12 year corrosion warranty or...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Hi Thanks for the suggestion, Audi didnt inspect the car it was a approved audi repair centre and there is really only on within a 50 mile radius from me........
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Ok an update on the corrosion finally after many weeks (holidays and work) the car has been inspected. Estimator says thats not covered as it is zinc inclusions not rust so its a paint defect not a body defect, what a joke tbh, he wouldnt photograph as he said its a waste of time as audi will...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Hi, I have only actually had the car inspected today finally due to holiday and work etc... I went to Audi repair centre belfast to get the car inspected and guess what rust not covered why? those are zinc inclusions not rust so it is a paint defect not a body defect? what a joke. The estimator...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    unfortunatley I am going away on holiday this week so ive decided to wait to contact audi after my holidays.... will keep everyone updated..
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Sory got a bit carried away there!!! to answer the questions, 1.never been damaged I know this for a fact as i have always maintained the car. 2. Yes read the second precondition very cleverly worded, but I believe its apparent my rust is indeed from the inside out as the paint is still intact...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    I serviced the car for a customer of mine, i am a full time mechanic. The customer bought it from new from audi belfast, the car has had thousands spent on it, last year the oil pump drive failed it got, a new turbo, clutch and flywheel, new big end bearings, and the new gear driven oil...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    if you need a stamped body inspection book it should say that in the terms of the 12 year warrentry, I believe the most tricky part of the warrentry will be proving the rust is from the inside out and not the latter as they will more than likely say a stonchip caused this. I have a few...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    I dont believe you should need an audi full service history, I have read the terms and conditions of the warrentry which are as follows; Body protection warranty All current Audi vehicles are fully protected during manufacture against rust attacking the internal cavities of the bodywork for 12...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Exactly I have nothing to loose, the corrosion isnt really bad but it shouldnt really be any corrision on this age and class of car to be honest a bit dissapointing!!!!.. Has anyone else had issues with corrosion on this age of car?. Also you say skoda honour the claims as long as it hasnt been...
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    Paint bubbling on a 2005 s line!!!!

    Hi everyone was wanting to check if any other members are having the same issue with paint bubbiling along both doors at the bottom and around rear wheel arches? my car is a 2005 s line, in good nick to be honest so wasnt expecting this only noticed when i was polishing it. the bubbiling is...
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    worked a treat cheers.... thanks for all your help !!!!
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    sory to be a pin, but you will enter the soft code number in the coding section? exactly like this with no spaces or - 0006441 many thanks and will let you know how i get on...
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    ok thts great, my soft code number is 0006441 does tht look correct?thanks
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    its not the soft coding number by ancy chance? i have the details for soft coding, shop imp, shop wsc, and extra geraet all under vehicle information. maybe all i need to do is copy the soft code in?. thanks
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    aw ok no problem. i am working to 6pm on wed, what time would suit you?, I am unsure what I have actually done to the car the date format and time all changed as well lol, i think its set in another country... would it be easy for you to fix?, how will we be able to determine the code?
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    help coding instrument 17 cluster made a mess!!!!

    hi, where abouts on the north coast?, you wouldnt be about tomorrow by any chance as i am heading to the north coast for an appointment theres a few quid in it..... yea agnews 1 hour labour prob £90, its my own fault shouldnt have messed about with it!!!