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    Power steering fluid all over the drive

    Went out to the car this morning and found a large puddle of power steering fluid under the nearside wheel :scared2: Any idea of what it might be before I brave the pouring rain….. Cheers
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    DAB What are my options?

    Hi all, My 2008 Allroad is without DAB and I would really like to have it, preferably DAB+. What would my options be regarding a simple install, as it’s winter now…..!! I‘ve looked at the standard Audi retrofit, but it looks to be too involved, I don’t like the plug into the cigarette lighter...
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    Metallic noise

    As above, because the air con needs regassing I’ve been having the front windows down recently and have noticed that upon braking there is a metallic clank from both front wheel areas. Last year, September-ish, I replaced both front discs and pads for the mot so was doubtful it was those. Anyhoo...
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    Ignition live

    Hi All, I ripped out the abortion of towing electrics wiring last year from the boot of my 2008 Allroad, and it was installed by a “reputable“ company and replaced them with the westfalia kit. My problem started when I couldn’t find an ignition / switched +ve in the boot. I kind of did but I’m...
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    Wipers and their arc

    Hi, I’ve noticed these past few days that my wipers are hitting the A pillar on the upward stroke. I’ve had a quick search but can’t see anything relating to the wipers overreaching. It hits a few times then is fine a few times and so on. Would it be the linkage wearing out? If so there is a...
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    AC fan not running but Engine fan running when engine starts

    Hi, As per the title really. I scanned the car using VCDS after fixing my door latch to see if there were any other outstanding issues and one that popped up was that I had an intermittent fault on one of my fans. Sorry for being vague on the scan but I can’t the file at the mo. I started the...
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    Rear Wiper question.....

    Hi All, I already know the answer to this as I’ve looked at images online but it’s narking me as something has to be up and I’m hoping someone can give me a clue. The rear wiper blade on my c6 allroad sits on the passenger side when at rest not on the drivers side as in all of the pictures...
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    MMI 2G High update

    Hi, I’ve recently bought the update discs to bring my system up from 5170 to 5570. I’ve read a few posts that it’s best to connect a trickle battery charger. My question is, where is best to connect it - boot directly to the battery or engine bay? I would have connected it in the engine bay...
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    Locking problem - 2008 Allroad

    Hi All, I’ve had a ew Audi’s in the past usually mile munchers like the A8, but as I’ve given up all of that travelling around for work nonsense I’ve bought a 2008 Allroad. Its not a bad car, very able and spacious etc etc. I’ve had it about a week and I’m embarrassed to admit that it looks...
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    Newbie says Hi

    Hi All, Had a few Audi’s in years gone by and have just rejoined the fold with a 2008 Allroad 2.7. Really enjoying the car and glad to be back :racer: