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  1. MarkW73

    Keyfobs not working

    Hi all, my remote keyfobs have stopped working. I've tried syncing using the following methods in order: Key in the ignition, hold down the unlock button, switch to on for a few seconds, turn off Key on the ignition and on, another key in the drivers door, hold down the unlock button, lock/...
  2. MarkW73

    VCDS near Hemel Hempstead

    Hi, is there anyone local to Hemel Hempstead that could reset my adaptive headlights? I had the bumper and lights out over the weekend and the car has thrown up an error on the dis. I’ve tried PM’ing a few members but some haven’t been active for a while. Cheers, Mark
  3. MarkW73

    3.0 TDI whine

    Hi all, got what sounds like a supercharger under my bonnet. I thought it was the auxiliary belt initially but the sound seems to be coming from the rhs of the engine? Has anyone else had this before? It doesn’t change if I put extra load on the alternator or if i’m Turning the steering? Help...
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    3.0tdi Serpentine Belt Replacement

    Hi all, my A4 sounds like it has a supercharger fitted and the mood is coming from the front right of the engine. Everything is working okay but i’d like to change the serpentine auxiliary belt and tensioner. Does anyone have a how to or can give me a method to change them? Is it possible...
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    A4 B7 Xenon Replacement

    Hi Trups, could I please have a price for new HID Lamps for my 2006 A4 B7 Avant? I think they are D1S but will take your advice? Cheers, Mark
  6. MarkW73

    Key Fob not working

    Hi all, came back to the car last night after about half an hour and the fob wouldn't lock/ unlock the car. Got home and the spare works okay. I've tried the various different resyncing methods but still no joy? Battery is okay and the L.E.D. Is flashing when pressing the lock/ unlock...
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    Dim tail lights on Avant

    Hi the tail light on the passenger side is varying between dim and off. The drivers side is ok. Both the brake and the indicators are okay on both sides. I've tried cleaning up the contacts on the lamp cluster with no improvement? Voltage is varying between 0 and 8 volts. Is the passenger side...
  8. MarkW73

    3.0tdi Power Steering Fluid

    Hi Folks, my power steering's begun to whine a bit a slow speed. After looking through the forum i checked the fluid levels and although that is at the max the colour of the oil is a kind of **** Yellow??? It looks like i'll have to replace the fluid, but does anyone know how much i'll need to...
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    3.0 TDI Service

    Hi Chaps, my Avant's service indicator has popped up (at roughly 114,000 miles). Is there anything special that needs doing as part of this service? The oil was changed last year at 106,000 miles and the paperwork i have says the car was on the longlife schedule. I've always serviced my own...
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    W5W 501 LED's

    Hey T8ups, could you please provide a price for a pair of white W5W 501 LED's for my 06 B7 A4. It is for the sidelight's in the Xenon headlights. Others I've tried work okay for a while but always fail after a few weeks. Cheers, Mark
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    3.0TDI Tensioner Replacement

    Hi Chaps, i'd found a guide on how to replace the 3.0tdi drivers side cam chain tensioner on here a while ago but for the life of me i cant find it now!!! Can anyone post a link? Thanks in advance, Mark
  12. MarkW73

    S-Line Seat Back

    Hi, was cleaning my 3.0Tdi S-line at the weekend and noticed that the plastic seat back, on the drivers seat, was loose at the bottom. I didn't want to pull it off in case whatever was holding it on at the top broke. Does anyone know, or have a schematic of how it is attached and if I need to...
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    3.0TDi Undertray

    Hi all, finally had a proper look under my 3.0TDi Avant at the weekend and realized the engine undertray is missing. Is this a generic part or do I need to find one specifically for the 3.0 engine? Cheers, Mark
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    3.0Tdi 230BHP Road Tax

    All, just wondering how much everyone with the 230BHP version of the 3.0TDI is paying for road tax? Depending on where you look the emissions range between 222 to 226g/Km I'm paying £500 but have seen on Autotrader some are in the £295 bracket???? Mines an 06 plate if that makes any...
  15. MarkW73

    Climatronic Help

    Hi Guys, with the help of MattManWrx we managed to discover what the problems with my Climatronic are. My question to you guys is; Is it really likely that all of the below actuators have failed or is it more likely that it is the controller? Code: Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels...
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    Air con unit in need of scan

    Hi, not sure of the etiquette for this, but is there anyone near Bovingdon, Herts that could scan my B7 to find out what is wrong with my AC controller? Getting super hot air out of the passenger side and luke-warm out of the drivers side no matter what temperature I set? Many thanks, Mark
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    Rear Wash Wipe Leak

    Hi all, noticed I am getting a stain on the headlining in the back right corner. I'm guess in the pipe has split for the rear wash wipe. Just wondering how you remove the head lining in this area to access it - does the centre cover just pull off? Cheers, Mark
  18. MarkW73

    Newbie Questions.....

    Hi all, got a problem with my climate control on my 3.0tdi Avant where I am only getting cold air out on the drivers side (passenger side is okay). From searching on the net it looks like it could be one of the flap motors or the footwell temp sensor. Is there an easy test to see which it is...
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    Greetings from Hertfordshire

    Hi, just joined the forum as I've recently purchased an A4 B7 Avant - S-line 3.0TDi. Looks like there is a wealth of knowledge on these cars on the forum! Cheers, Mark