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    Creaking from front end

    Hi Forum, Looking for some advice please. I’ve got a very loud creaking sound coming from the front end. It doesn’t happen when running until I apply the brakes and/or turn a sharp-ish corner. It’s been through three different garages and had all components checked and nothing found as faulty...
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    Dreaded AdBlue issues

    Car went in to the garage to have suspension failure sorted, day after I get it back engine light comes on ‍:rage: Codes are: P06B1 - sensor power supply “A” circuit low P20E8 - reluctant pressure too low So great, AdBlue issues now! I’ve filled up the tank, and in my first drive today, I get...
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    Traffic sign recognition using sat-nav?

    Hi Forum, Quick one; has anyone noticed their traffic sign recognition system seems to use the speed limit according to the sat-nav? Since the 20mph changes have come into effect in Wales, when I enter one of the new 20mph zones my traffic sign system displays 20mph correctly. But after about...
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    Headlight Lens Replacement

    Hi Forum, Discovered a lovely big crack in my driver side headlight lens this morning. I’ve just woken from passing out when I saw the replacement cost. Wow. Steep. I see that it might be possible to replace the lens. Has anyone done this, either themselves or by a company? Any info greatly...
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    Warped discs

    Hi forum, I need some help please. I’m having issues with my B9 Avant; I’m constantly warping discs. I don’t have a heavy brake foot, so I don’t think it’s my driving style. I’m wondering if it’s something in the brand/types of discs I’m buying. I’m usually a Bosch guy, but have used them and...
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    VCDS coder in Cardiff/S.Wales

    Hi forum, Anyone know of anyone who can do some VCDS coding in Cardiff area? I’ve got a gent who’s helping me code in a new instrument cluster but there may be an issue with his timing and mine! Any help appreciated
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    No interior heat

    Hi forum, Now the cold weather has arrived, I’m starting to need the heaters! Only trouble is, they’re not kicking out anything like heat. After driving the car for a good 20-30 minutes, setting the temp to High, auto-off; the air-flow is barely warm. Dropping the temp to 22/21, there’s no...
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    Route guidance in DiC

    Hi Forum, Does anyone know how to enable the route guidance info in the DiC? I have the mono-chrome version on my 2016 B9 Avant, so I don’t have maps or street view, or Google earth options, but I used to get route guidance/info in the instrument cluster. For sone reason or other, this has now...
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    EGR location

    Hi forum, Just wondering; has anyone attempted cleaning their EGR on the DETA engine? I’ve researched a bit and it seems like a ****** of a job. But wanted to check if anyone had any experience of doing it. I normally do them every 40/50k on my older cars, but not done this one yet!
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    Poor DAB reception

    Hi Forum, Just returned from my annual Easter trip to West Wales. Love it down there. However, the DAB reception down there is really poor, and it is every year. My wife advised me that her motor (13 plate Qashqai) never drops in/out down there, so I’m thinking there’s an issue with my motor...
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    EDL outlet valve

    Hi Forum, After returning home from a holiday with the motor, where my door module failed mid-trip, I’m looking at some of the other error codes Carista gave to me. Under ABS I’m getting an “00645 - EDL Outlet Valve - Left Front (N169)” fault. Can anyone help with this? I’ve researched a bit...
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    Glow plug change

    So, the trials of my B9 avant continue. Engine light on again this morning. I think it’s only been off for a week or so this year. Anyway, now I have a glow plug error (P0671). Noted as cylinder 1. Has anyone changed their glow plugs on the 190 before? I think my engine code is DETA. Cheers!
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    Door module

    My car’s getting right on my tits at the moment, I fix something and then something else breaks! Does anyone know the part number for the drivers door module? Im in France with the car but don’t have much time to check; so asking to be cheeky! Cheers
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    nox sensor part number/types

    Hi forum, Looking for some help with replacing my nox sensor. I’ve had mine off and cleaned it, but I still have the OBD error. I’m a little bit confused as the like-for-like replacement (8w0907807C) is way more expensive than some of the other Audi sensors. I’ve seen info that the probes are...
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    nox sensor part/types

    Hi forum, Looking for some help with replacing my nox sensor. I’ve had mine off and cleaned it, but I still have the OBD error. I’m a little bit confused as the like-for-like replacement (8w0907807C) is way more expensive than some of the other Audi sensors. I’ve seen info that the probes are...
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    Roof rail swap

    Hi Forum, Looking for someone who can remove & re-install roof rails on the B9 avant, in the Bridgend South Wales area please? I have painted the chrome rails but want to replace them with the BE rails (which I’ve already sourced), so just looking for a fitter to do the work! Any suggestions...
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    nOx sensor location

    Hi Forum, Engine management light has come on today. Run Carista diagnosis, and I get P2200 error; which is nOx sensor related. Does anyone know where the sensor is? Is it an easy replace diy job? Cheers
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    Ski hatch/passthrough

    Hi Forum, Interested to know if the b9 has this hatch through between the rear seats (behind the arm rest). Have had a look around, and can’t find any info on it. Does anyone have this? Or have a part number? Cheers
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    Oil change - hand pump

    Hi guys, My A4 is due an oil change, and I like to do these things myself. Just wondering if anyone has used one of those hand pump style system thingies where you feed the tube in through the dipstick? Are they too good to be true?!
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    Pad/Disc replacing Front & Rear

    Hi Forum, Getting to the point where my brakes need attention, and like many other times I feel the itch to do this myself! I’ve found lots of guides/vids on how to to B7/B8, but nothing for B9. Has anyone done theirs? I’m confident enough that I know the process for the fronts, but the...