What have you done to your Audi A4 B7 today?

Yes TPS aren't what they used to be, but frankly wouldn't have been mentioning issues to them, just simply return unused part.

Did you buy as an individual or work account?

Don't think you're having the same issue I had, as mine is TDI.

First step to me as said in PM is get VCDS on it and check the car is seeing the switch functioning at all
 
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Finally got round to replacing the rear wiper motor this morning. I went with a valeo variant as its an oe replacement part and now im looking forward to being able to see through the back window again! Its been an especially dirty winter so far up my end as we've had no rain to wash the salt away. How people cope with "wiper deletes" this time of year is beyond me!


Also attempted to fit the second lot of replacement sunvisor clips i sourced from ebay and yet again they've broken as the clip is too tight on the cheap ones, so it looks like i need to source some genuine items instead.
 
AvantAlexB7 said:
Finally got round to replacing the rear wiper motor this morning. I went with a valeo variant as its an oe replacement part and now im looking forward to being able to see through the back window again! Its been an especially dirty winter so far up my end as we've had no rain to wash the salt away. How people cope with "wiper deletes" this time of year is beyond me!


Also attempted to fit the second lot of replacement sunvisor clips i sourced from ebay and yet again they've broken as the clip is too tight on the cheap ones, so it looks like i need to source some genuine items instead.
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Literally just fitted a wiper delete to the mrs A3 last night, a general quick detailer will keep the rain beading off but unfortunately don’t stop dirt, you just need to wash it more often lol
 
Ricky Burrows said:
Literally just fitted a wiper delete to the mrs A3 last night, a general quick detailer will keep the rain beading off but unfortunately don’t stop dirt, you just need to wash it more often lol
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Hey to each his own, or what ever the saying is Ricky! Its not for me personally. I park on a busy road at work and the whole nearside and front and rear are getting caked in salt and dirt through the day which makes visibility a pain at the minute, so getting the wiper back make things a little easier!
 
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Not physically done anything to the car today, but have been on a road trip to buy a few bits and cleaned them up.
Hopefully get them all fitted tomorrow weather and time depending.
 
Agreed to PX my B7 3.2 Avant for a C6 3.0TFSI Avant, got to put it back to standard now


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Ok first 1 is a spot the difference (on my car)
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Bought myself a new half leather/alcantara interior for a canny price.
Although it was a bit grimy when i got it, it came up well after a Rugdoctor session on it.
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Didn't get everything i wanted to done, so got more to do tomorrow (hopefully good weather again).
 
Fully said:
Ok first 1 is a spot the difference (on my car)
Before
E3GGcZy.jpg


After
nj46bHs.jpg


Bought myself a new half leather/alcantara interior for a canny price.
Although it was a bit grimy when i got it, it came up well after a Rugdoctor session on it.
Before
8majJck.jpg


After
Qoyc3YA.jpg

BqhktoE.jpg


Didn't get everything i wanted to done, so got more to do tomorrow (hopefully good weather again).
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Roof bars :)
 
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Now on eBay looking for a card and coin holder… Cheers for that lads, didn’t realise I wasn’t happy with the blanks until tonight!
 
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norad97 said:
Is it easy to fit, ? Did you just push the airbag light behind.
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I just wrapped the light in a cloth to prevent it getting scraped and push it behind, plenty of room

The dash tells you anyway about Airbag status so its no issue
 
tr7 said:
I just wrapped the light in a cloth to prevent it getting scraped and push it behind, plenty of room

The dash tells you anyway about Airbag status so its no issue
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Hi, yes that is what I thought, now the removal video posted above, but if there is not one fitted cant you just remove the blanks and esp and push into the open space?
 
norad97 said:
Hi, yes that is what I thought, now the removal video posted above, but if there is not one fitted cant you just remove the blanks and esp and push into the open space?
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The blanks just push out and the ESP and airbag need disconnecting then pushed out, then the ESP button goes back in beside the tray
 
Almost certain you can remove the coin tray etc from above without the radio being removed.

Don't see a reason why the radio needs to come out

Top panel surround of the console/dash and then a flat head straight down to release the. clip and it pulls out
 
These bits here stop from pulling it out with stereo in place.
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It does mention it in the tutorial i linked
 
I was going to do that swap but it won't work in my old bus due to having the parking sensor deactivate switch next to the hazards.:bye:
Audio5
 
Fully said:
Ok first 1 is a spot the difference (on my car)
Before
E3GGcZy.jpg


After
nj46bHs.jpg


Bought myself a new half leather/alcantara interior for a canny price.
Although it was a bit grimy when i got it, it came up well after a Rugdoctor session on it.
Before
8majJck.jpg


After
Qoyc3YA.jpg

BqhktoE.jpg


Didn't get everything i wanted to done, so got more to do tomorrow (hopefully good weather again).
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Is the Alcantara ok? I don't believe it wears very well.
I've fitted half leather, half cloth in mine.
 
Change my exhaust centre section.
It's the price we pay for having cars that are so durable, even at nearly 14 years old it was the original one and I had to chop it through from the rear section.
I'd already bought a good cat back complete genuine exhaust from Fleabay rather than fit a new replacement, this one should out live my car.
 
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Fitted mine today, easy job to do, the hardest part is finding a card box in very good condition
 

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I'm Just Rob. said:
I was going to do that swap but it won't work in my old bus due to having the parking sensor deactivate switch next to the hazards.:bye:
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you could put the parking sensor next to the tray instead of the ESP.

Pie-eyedpiper said:
Is the Alcantara ok? I don't believe it wears very well.
I've fitted half leather, half cloth in mine.
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Yeah it was decent especially for the price i got it all, and i did give it a good clean too.
 
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Fully said:
you could put the parking sensor next to the tray instead of the ESP.


Yeah it was decent especially for the price i got it all, and i did give it a good clean too.
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ESP is a functioning switch so cant take that out, coin tray takes 3 slots and i only have 2 , so looks like a no go .
 
I sometimes like to explore the limits of the Quattro :thumbs up: .
 
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You can't replace the ESP switch because it had a radius corner unlike the other switches

The others are interchangeable but not it
 
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tr7 said:
You can't replace the ESP switch because it had a radius corner unlike the other switches

The others are interchangeable but not it
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I noticed that before .
Also my switch bank all have a chrome strip on the buttons etc , I've not seen a coin tray to match as yet anyway.
 
I'm Just Rob. said:
I noticed that before .
Also my switch bank all have a chrome strip on the buttons etc , I've not seen a coin tray to match as yet anyway.
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TBH, I just fitted it because I could, not even sure if I'm going to use it. This is all I have done to my car for over a year
This year I will be fitting my RS4 grill which is ready to fit and has been wrapped up in the garage and trying to repair my front bumper
wing mountings tabs.
Tried to find a used one in very good condition, but finding one in Avus Silver is almost impossible.
 
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norad97 said:
TBH, I just fitted it because I could, not even sure if I'm going to use it. This is all I have done to my car for over a year
This year I will be fitting my RS4 grill which is ready to fit and has been wrapped up in the garage and trying to repair my front bumper
wing mountings tabs.
Tried to find a used one in very good condition, but finding one in Avus Silver is almost impossible.
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You need to keep doing bits Richard or you'll loose interest in it which would be a real shame.
Would be nice to see that grille on etc, maybe have a meetup over at fairoaks soon.
 
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