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    S4 Sump part number...

    Hi There I need a new Sump for my 1999 F/L S4 AGB engine, and have been given part number of 078 103 604N as the correct one, which coincides with the one on the data base, but when i look on buy carparts.com, it isn't available but shows many others with AA or AC at the end not N. These are...
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    Rear Tailgate Lock and Vacuum pump question...

    Hi there Just after a bit of advice on the tailgate lock of my B5 S4 F/L. The tailgate doesn't lock when the rest of the car is locked. The touch catches work fine and are not re-opening the tailgate as can happen, but the tailgate doesn't lock anymore... also when remote locking, the Vacuum...
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    Avant Tailgate actuator goes off of its own accord....

    Hi There My F/L S4 Avant tailgate keeps opening of its own accord especially when its wet/cold! I assume its the actuator but wasn't sure if it could be the microswitches? Thanks in advance if anyone has had similar probs.
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    Leaking like a sieve...

    Hi there Does anyone know if there are any online pics of the way the trim that fits over the pollen filter and also the tray that sits above and behind the filter, as I can't get the trim to sit tight on the window and therefore it leaks due to not making a seal(thats my theory anyway). I've...
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    S4 Not turning over yesterday, now fires first time...

    Hi there I apologise for the vagueness of this post and am only writing it in the vain hope someone may have had a similar experience? Drove car yesterday all fine. Then got in car in evening and tried to start but nothing, despite all lights lit and voltmeter showing over 12v and didn't;t dip...
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    S4 Lights-only just...

    Hi I apologise, as I'm sure this has been done to death, but the lights on my FL S4 are truly shocking(I had to check they were actually working the other day, which they were-just...) The Lenses have a bit of a hue to them so i guess they either need changing, or cleaning inside (if thats...
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    S4 Under tray.

    My S4 F/L Avant doesn't have an under tray, and never has since I've owned it! I'm assuming it should and wondered if it's a standard tray or slightly different from the rest? Thanks in advance
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    S4 occasional misfire and high/low tickover...

    Hi there Not sure if anybody can help, but my S4 has started occasionally misfiring. On Tickover, it ramps up to 2k RPM then drops back to 800 when I blip the throttle, then starts again after a while. Haven't had chance to get the codes yet, so its difficult for you to give any pointers i...
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    Avant Tailgate opens on its own...

    Hi there My S4 F/L Avant tailgate unlocks when it feels like, which isn't helpful... I assume its the touch switches getting full of water/salt etc, but any advice before I purchase some new ones, would be very welcome. Many thanks in advance.
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    Bonnet release lever Broken

    The bonnet release lever/catch that should protrude through the grill, has broken(see pic). Anyone know if you can change just the plastic rubber end piece, or is it a complete change of bonnet release lever?? Thanks in Advance
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    S4 Oil Filter

    Hi there Just in the throws of changing oil and filter on my FL S4 and noticed that the filter I got from Eurocarparts (Mann W930/21 is much fatter than the one already on the car(can't read number but also a mann). Im assuming this is because mine is a 1999 and straddles the two? Any help for...
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    Dead S4 - sort of...

    Hi There Having major agro with my B5 S4. To cut a long story short, drove to supermarket fine but when i came out car turned over but just farted a bit and stopped. Tried again and same thing-called RAC out who tested everything to no avail, then went underneath and hit fuel tank near where...
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    Avant Rear wiper

    Hi there, does anyone know if the rear avant wiper on a facelift S4 has a separate fuse, as mines stopped! The rear wash works as do the front wipers, and according to my notes, there is only one fuse for all Wipers. Just thought i'd check before i go and buy a new motor... Thanks R
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    Facelift Tailgate diffrences

    Hi there after a slight (large) mishap, i will prob be in the market for an S4 Avant Tailgate and bumper(depending on what the insurance company do...) My question is, what are the differences between Pre and facelift models, and will a non s4 tailgate be ok?? there's a 2000 one on ebay at the...
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    Leaking coolant Hose From Oil Filter on S4....

    Hi There-Anyone replaced the rubber coolant pipe from the oil Filter to the Block(I Think)? Mines leaking big time due to being perished- just looked under car, and the end that goes to the block looks like a total nightmare to get to! If anyones had any luck, i would be grateful of some...
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    S4 B5 Heated mirors..

    Hi there-can anybody tell me if the heated mirrors on my facelift S4 are always on? I assumed they only came on when the heated rear window was on(like on my old S2) but mine are always on! I had a slightly embarrassing experience a couple of weeks ago when my friendly MOT man became slightly...
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    S4 B5 Avant Tailgate Solenoid problems????

    Hi There, not sure if anyone can help, but my S4 Avant has today developed a very strange and slightly worrying problem with the tailgate release. I haven't driven it for 2 weeks, but today got in and as soon as i turned the ignition hey, i could hear the actuator for the tailgate release...
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    S4 B5 avant amps/speakers-bose

    Hi there Recently got an S4 b5 avant (1999) and had a strange fault with the front left hand door speaker yesterday. It started to sound very distorted, especially on vocal material, so i asssumed that the speaker had blown, and read up on this site about door card removal. Switched on HU...