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    Here we go again....

    So the rear end creaking was getting to me and as the shocks have done 180K (original) its sitting on the springs and not doing much damping. Then the front end low speed clunk returned suggesting a lower control arm issue again funny as they are less than 25K old. Front end first as I am not...
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    Cold Weather brittle plastic?

    So my 2004 Avant had a weird fault. Tailgate was found unlocked despite Central locking working. No fault codes and lock worked with the key. Funny thing was unlock worked. So pull the trim off and found this. Unlock pulls up so it worked locked pulls down. Repaired with epoxy of course as Audi...
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    Problem with AA Insurance... :-)

    My £176 fully comp policy specifically excludes the Nurburgring Nordschleife... Gutted! My dreams of a 10min lap in the old bus gone...
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    A6 C5 2.5 TDI HID Align Errors

    Having fitted the new bulbs thought I would align them. WRONG! It all started well with VCDS (Reg Copy) and Module 55 Adjustment 04 Group 01 Good Selected Go Set up headlights Then to 002 GO or rather NOT Now lit up ERROR in Group 1 and 2 Tried Adaption back to default and re-code which...
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    HID Adjustment Error

    Having fitted the new bulbs thought I would align them. WRONG! It all started well with VCDS (Reg Copy) and Module 55 Adjustment 04 Group 01 Good Set up headlights Then GO or rather NOT Now lit up ERROR in Group 1 and 2 Tried Adaption back to default and re-code which all worked Motors run...
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    Pichbolts Best of Days ...Worst of Days

    I now have sympathy with anyone who ever removed these MF's RHS squirt of penetrating oil, one sledge hammer bash and dropped out.... LHS ended up with a disc cutter once I realised the SoB was bent. The bolt had worn/corroded at the ball joint locations and I guess with lots of use formed a...
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    Just what I needed ..... window failure

    Just happened to wind the window down when driving close to home to talk to a neighbour. Funny grinding noise....have a look at that later.... Then the window goes half way up and straight back down again. So 30 minutes later I am sat with the window sub frame out...actually quite an easy...
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    Milltek Mk1 3.2 Last Time Buy

    Al at Awesome has offered a last chance for us Mk1 3.2 owners to upgrade. * Non-Resonated (Louder) - Retail: £499.97, Group Buy: £375.00 * Resonated (Quieter) - Retail: £613.10, Group Buy: £460.00 More info at The Audi TT Forum :: View topic - Milltek 3.2 V6 Exhaust deleted-possible small...
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    Can you get replacement front hub bushes....

    Seems the inadvertently came out with the ball joints. Got two mangled ones so can't pop em back in. Its the bits that should stay in the hub...but are sized on... Anyone?
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    Rear Axle Bearing Replacement - Have You Done This?

    After a long discussion with our local MoT man which included trailing arm bushes (it aint a BMW say I) axle edge bushings, axle supports and some such 'what the f*** does that mean' questions it seems the rear axle bearings could do with a change (advisory). The comment was 'deterioration' not...
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    Something (to check) for the Weekend?

    Had a new windscreen fitted today after a lump of flint said hi and the stone chips all joined up. Guy fitting it finished and said even though hes not a mechanic or Audi expert this looked wrong... Had a look and found my A6 had its very own aquarium.... Seems the drain holes are...
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    Timing the 2.5 TDI - A few questions.

    Having thought I had done a good job on setting up the dynamic timing I began to suspect myself. Using the TDI graph was driving me mad so I have resorted to the Vag Com section Engine, Measuring Block, Group 0 numbers 2 & 9 At 160 Temp I am getting 60 which is a bit advanced but in range...
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    Codeing Injection Pump - 2.5 TDI

    Put this question in another thread but here goes. The new Diesel Injection Pump need immobiliser coding to the pump (new pump ECU). Now Vag Com asks for a Pin OR the SKC But reading other threads it seems both or just the SKC is needed. Local dealer won't hand over the SKC (seems Audi UK...
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    Camshaft TDC Mark 2.5 TDI V6

    So what do you do when this is 'missing' Set using the camshaft rotation and cam locking tools and think I found TDC with the TDC locking tool but dammed if I can find the TDC mark through the oil filler ..lots of other 'marks'... Just wondering if there's a way I can check I am in the right...
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    A6 2.5 TDI --- Getting the Viscous Fan OFF

    Can anyone confirm if the viscous fan is held on by a left hand thread? 2 off 32 mm spanners tons of WD40 Much force used so far right hand with no movement. Just thought I’d check before I go to ‘other measures’
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    Counterfeit R134a Refrigerant - A Warning

    This stuff is used in your air conditioning (certainly up to 2011) as well as a whole load of other refrigeration and air conditioning. It seems our enterprising mates in southern China have started to make fake gas mixing R134a with methyl chloride and a load of other s**t. There have been a...
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    A6 2.5 TDI 2005 Injector Pump Issue?

    Just looking for anyone who has been here.... Having acquired the second household Audi I have found a few issues as it developed a cough. Its high mileage (140K Miles). Vag Com Engine 00550 - Start of Injection Regulation 17-10 - Control Difference - Intermittent Now this...