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    Flex plate interchangabilty

    Bit of a long shot but anybody able to help with parts interchangability advice. My PFL A4 1.9TDI (AFN) auto (01N) needs a new flex plate, pretty sure part number is 048105323B, based on part no 20 on...
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    Really bad diesel engine noise

    Hi all Started my car this morning and I am getting a really bad clattering noise from the engine. Car is a 98 A4 B5 1.9 TDI (AFN) with the 4 speed auto box (01N). As you can hear from the video it only happens at tickover and reduces from about 1500rpm and disappears completely at 1800 rpm...
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    ABS module confusion

    Hi All Thought I should finally fix the ABS problem on my 98 A4 Avant (AFN 1.9 Tdi, 01N 4-spd auto) I replaced the front right wheel sensor which has been duff for ages and now I have the following VCDS error: Error code 65535 !! So, did my usual google search and searching forums and...
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    Driveshaft differences

    Hi all A question for the gurus! I have a 98 A4 (b5, pre facelift) 1.9 TDI (AFN) 2WD 4 speed auto (01N). Due to a failed CV joint the end of the RH driveshaft is looking worse for wear so I am planning on replacing it with a second hand driveshaft complete with CV joints. According to parts...
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    ...and more gearbox problems...

    Hi all I am once again overly familiar with the auto gear box on my 98 A4 1.9 TDI (01N 4 speed auto). Early last year I did a complete fluid and filter change as I had a slow leak from the sump gasket and couldn't see any evidence in the history of a fluid change in its 270k km lifetime...
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    AFN / AHU coolant pipe differences

    Hi all A coolant pipe on my 1998 1.9 TDI (AFN engine) let go this morning. Looking up the part number on partsbase I came across this: 028121053K coolant hose; (flange > oil cooler >; coolant pump); 1Z,AFF,AHU 028121053AA coolant hose; (flange > oil cooler >; coolant pump); AFN Online...
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    Keeps breaking auxilliary belts

    Hi all Need some advice. Two weeks ago my auxiliary belt snapped. No damage so replaced it and went on my merry way. The one that snapped was only 8 months old, and was replaced when i replaced the tensioner, so was a bit annoyed but didn't think to much of it. Yesterday it snapped again...
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    problem with auto box selection

    all Problem with the auto box on my 1998 a4 1.9 TDI auto. On xmas day we went out to drive to my sons for the evening. Car started and left it to idle for 15 minutes to clear the frost from the screen. All in and about to drive, put it in gear and nothing. No motion at all, tried each gear on...
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    01N auto box problem

    Hi All New problem with the old banger. Its a 1998 A4 B5 1.9 TDI with the 01N 4-speed auto box 275k km on the clock Starting last week it seemed reluctant to select 4th when driving along then more and more reluctant to change gears at all. Not selecting 1st when stationary, not selecting 4th...
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    Main beam problem

    Hi all Having some problems with main beam, I think I know the solution but want to run it past you all in case I am missing something. First off car is a 1998 A4 TDi pre-facelift but fitted with facelift headlamps (done by previous owner) Noticed last week that when I put main beam on I get...
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    Typical cost of timing belt change on a 1.9TDi

    Hi all My 1998 1.9 TDi (AFN) A4 is coming up for a timing belt change (3rd time). I could do it myself but it will probably be due midwinter when working outside is a no-no (here in Norway, -30degC and deep snow). Now the cost* here will be prohibitive so planning a trip over the border to...
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    Odd vibration top gear only

    Hi I have a 98 A4 Avant Tdi Automatic. Just bought it so bit paranoid. Yesterday evening seemed to be hesitating a bit but didn't pay it any mind. Today went out and seems to have developed the folioing problem. Driving at 60-70kph engine revs about 1600-2300 it stutters/judders. Almost like...