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    Cooling Issue - At my wits end!

    Hey, I have an Audi B7 3.0 TDi V6 (240bhp model) and im banging my head against a wall with my cooling system. For weeks and weeks it was heating up to temperature as normal but would then fluctuate between 70 and 90 degrees, but never once overheated. The blowers inside the car only blow...
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    B7 3.0 TDi thermostat location

    Hey guys. Looking to replace the thermostat on my B7 3.0 TDi. It’s the 240bhp model. Can anyone point me in the direction of it and is it an easy fix? Symptoms are: Heats up to normal temp and fluctuates between 70 and 90 degrees during all driving. Blowers inside blow cold air only Last night...
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    Update thread: few jobs complete

    i have completed a few jobs to my car and wanted to show the progress. It’s a 2007 B7 3.0 TDi TDV V6 (240bhp) Automatic Quattro in brilliant red. Jobs I’ve done so far: Full double din cage/console conversion - in dash 6 disc changer symphony II fitted (but have a RNSD I’m trying to source...
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    Temperature gauge fluctuating - Thermostat?

    hi all, Tonight while driving along my car started to drop it’s temperature on the gauge. It was fluctuating gradually down and then back up over the course of a 200 mile journey but didn’t make a noticeable difference in performance... It never dipped below 70 or raised above 90. No leaks or...
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    B7 Rear Seat Back Rest Removal

    Hey, I am pulling my hair out here. Got a full set of leathers for my B7 and cannot get the headrest guides/anchors removed. Searched all forums and google/YouTube etc. The best solution I can find is “yank them up” but I can’t get enough purchase even with a bar. I’ve broken all of them...
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    Headunit query. All help appreciated.

    Hi all, Im looking for a decent headunit, just something to enable CDs that looks right enough and has usb functionality. This Headunit here on ebay seems to fit the bill. What sort of wiring / problems am I likely to encounter if I bought it? I take it that it wont be as easy as plug and...
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    Audi Concert to RNS-D - Is this the adapter required?

    Hi All, I had a single din Audi Concert head unit and am trying to swap it out for an RNS-D but am having issues. Have had my car programmed with VCDS and also wired power to the Safe Pin. Problems: It is asking for my radio code every time it switches on. It wont turn on/off with the car...
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    RNS-D double din retrofit - not going quite to plan

    hi all, I have been battling on with this conversion for a while. I’ve had my entire console out, I’ve sawn it up and modified all other necessary trim pieces, replaced the single din cage with a double din, bought the head unit, modified my loom to provide power to the “Safe Pin” and also had...
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    Back to Audi

    Hi All, I used to have a 2005 A4 B7 S-Line 2.0 TDi (140 bhp model) in black. Was a lovely car and I liked everything about it, except the engine. It sounded terrible in my opinion. Very tractor-ish. Sold it a few years back and have just purchased another one. This one is a 2007 A4 B7 S-Line...
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    RNS-D retrofit - Not working - Please help!

    Hey all, I am almost finished a double din conversion from an Audi Concert to an RNS-D nav unit. I have had the console out, modified the centre console, fitted the double cage and put it all back together again. I am in the process of modifying the tray/climate control unit to fit the double...
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    Double din RNS-D retrofit - desperately need help!

    hey all, I am almost finished a double din conversion from an Audi Concert to an RNS-D nav unit. I have had the console out, modified the centre console, fitted the double cage and put it all back together again. I am in the process of modifying the tray/climate control unit to fit the double...
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    Can someone tell me the name of this connector please?

    Looking for the name of this, assuming it isn’t a type of spade connector. It’s off the RNS-D plug but can’t even google it to buy one. Many thanks
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    Safe Pin (Pin 5) Connecting to +12V (Pin 7) Help please!

    Hi All, Apologies for spamming the forums with this issue. But Ive been reading up on this for days. I am just wondering what I need to do the above. Apparently, I need to connect Pin #5 (Safe Pin) to Pin #7 (+12V supply) to allow my retrofitted RNS-D to work. My question is, how do I...
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    Rnsd double din retro fit. Connection issue

    hey all, I got the code for my RNS-D today. However when I plug it in after doing the retro fit of a double din cage it looks like this despite entering the right code: (That message roughly translates to SAFE-Pin not connected according to google translate) Although, I can’t get this to...
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    Half way through double din conversion... help! (With pics)

    hi all, I have begun a double din conversion and have done the whole thing but my cage doesn’t seem to fit with my centre console. It looks like the bit I’m pointing at is stopping it going in but I thought the single for double cage was a totally straight swap? Any advice as I can’t seem to...
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    New car - diesel leak (B7 3.0 Tdi)

    Hi all, First of all I don’t have a huge knowledge of engine bays so wanted to run by an issue I’m having with my new car before I go tampering. I have just bought a 3.0 TDi Quattro TDV (240 bhp) model B7. It’s also an auto but I’m sure none of that matters. It runs absolutely sweet both on...
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    Single din Concert to Double din Satnav unit

    Hi All, I know this will have been asked to death but I cant find specific answers for everything. I have a single din Audi Concert arrangement with the factory optional BOSE speakers in my car. I don't know if the specifics affect it, but it is a 2007 A4 B7 3.0 TDV (233PS) Quattro. I have...
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    My New Car... Opinions?

    Hi All, I have just recently sold my Audi A4 B7 S-Line. It had 57k on the clock and was a cracking car. The reason for sale was purely because it was starting to sound rough and there was squeaking from the power steering pump etc. With the oil balancer shaft, it wasnt looking all that...
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    I have changed sides...

    Hi All, Im not what you would call a 'frequent poster' on here, but i regularly visit for tips and advice. I have just sold my A4 B7 2.0TDi S-Line. Main reason being it had the balancer shaft and old oil pump. My pet hate was it sounded like a mondeo or a tractor, it wasnt nice. Loved...
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    B6 2.0 reliability

    Hi all, I am wondering what like the 2.0 petrol A4 B6's are on reliability? Any issues to look out for or avoid? Cheers.