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    Oh deary me, just found a rust pimple on the rear offside wheelarch.

    '05 reg' 2005 I'm not sure on the month ? I think I might have missed the 12 years by a few months ?... Whats the best approach at the dealership?
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    CVT gearbox replacement need programming?

    I had a new control unit put in by Audi and it still jerked and hesitated etc. Ended up selling the car off and getting a manual. Afterwards heard lots of issues with Audi auto boxes especially CVT unfortunately.
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    cheap code scanner

    I have one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-fault-code-reader-scanner-diagnostic-tool-CAN-VW-/230916679933 has diagnosed many an issue for me.
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    vibration/knocking noise bad control arms?

    I've had 2 x B6 and 1 x B7 all have eaten control arms and track rods ends for some reason. As you say clunks and bangs usually are the symptoms, once changed, silence. I have my local garage check them out, usually each MOT one needs doing.
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    Window regulator. Never again.

    I've just done mine, was too bad a job. Used windowregulatorman.co.uk ,as I have done for other cars as the quantity seems to be good! Like you say if you're stuck check youtube videos :)
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    Oh deary me, just found a rust pimple on the rear offside wheelarch.

    Hi Rob, What age is your B7 ? My avant is an 05 and the rear arches have started to bubble. Did hear about Audi sorting arches but only if its a stock car and FSH with that dealer? Curious as I have a friend with a body shop but obviously don't want to pay if I don't have to.
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    Front wings A4 B7 - probably been asked a million times :-(

    Might be worth it on the rear arch? what about if its a non standard car e.g lowered?
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    Fault code 01794 and 00493?

    I fixed this and havent had any more issues. Audi wanted approx £500 for the 'new' version, via ebay a new older version was found and fitted. BOSCH ESP DUO SENSOR for ACCELERATION & YAW RATE 4F0907637 approx £150. It was located past gear stick under aircon unit mounted to the tunnel. once...
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    Tyre recommendations

    Uniroyal rain sport 3 cant fault them
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    Front wings A4 B7 - probably been asked a million times :-(

    What ages does this apply to and what panels? my front wings are a little flakey and my lower rear passenger arch is bubbling. I was going to go to a bodyshop.... its and B7 05 sline avant 2.0T
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    What wipers are best

    Using Lucas aero wipers, cant knock them no squeaks etc as I've had from previous low price versions.
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    Coilover options..

    I've had FK AK Street coilovers on my b7 2.0T for 1.5 years no issues really, good ride quality for price. The only niggle is I've ran out of adjustment on the rear to lift the car up full adjustment is arch level with tyre. For other vehicles I run KW coilovers cant fault them either. DPM...
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    Fault code 01794 and 00493?

    Been trying to log in for a fews days with no joy to respond. read all of that checked most of it and got no where. Went to main dealers and had a scan, they say the esp module needs replacing before they can even look at anything else? the older version is £150 new through eBay, the new...
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    Cruise control installation guide

    After more reading on Google and here, it seems most think only the R module works? alot Ross tech, audi zone, audi sport have conflicting opinions on which modules work? My module ends in S, has anyone successfully installed just the stalk with the S module?
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    Cruise control installation guide

    What do you need to do if you have a 3 spoke non-mfsw, sline b7? are the parts different?
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    Fault code 01794 and 00493?

    Read to change brake light switch, done that, nothing. Any other ideas before I got to audi ?
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    Fault code 01794 and 00493?

    Hi, cam out of work to find a dash light one today, the yellow car with skid marks. I've scanned it on my hand held scanner and got the two codes above. My mates scanned it for me and got a full description of implausible signal. Does anyone have any idea what the problem would be? how to fix...
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    A4 2.0 tfsi cam chain and tensioner

    What was the outcome of this as I think mines just starting to rattle, I also gave it a little rev when sat on idle listening and heard a chain noise rattle .Cost wise £600 is madness.
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    05 A4 B7 Avant Sline Lowered Now Knocking At Front

    Hi Mate, Yeah I did, two new top mounts and two new track rod ends (then tracked up) No more knocking even though the parts didnt look worn its fixed it. Got all the parts from ECP.
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    05 A4 B7 Avant Sline Lowered Now Knocking At Front

    I think my noise seem mainly drivers side I'll let you know when I've done the rod ends and see whats next ...