Brizzle

Turns out you don’t have to take out the whole light 

The mechanic took off the air intake box but was big awkward and managed to get his hand in, but while doing it the rear spring went, charming 

Hello all 

Went to replace my drivers side main beam bulb at weekend but can’t see how it would be done, no room whatsoever 

Looked online and they say you have to take the whole light out, really!

Has anyone done there’s?

Cheers 

I’ve had these on my car, they squeak when warm not cold, 

Took it to two garages who say they are fine, it’s just something that happens on some cars apparently 

43 minutes ago, Ginge-In-Denial said:

The garages were quoting me £1000 to £1200 for a dual mass replacement but there is a chap locally that only does clutches and gave me the option of a single mass conversion along with the clutch all new supplied and fitted for £480.  Honestly I've not noticed any difference with the single mass conversion.  Hope this helps fella.

Cheers 

Just get the feeling mine might need doing at some point as when I put my foot down, with windows open can hear a noise for first few seconds 

On 8/10/2022 at 9:58 PM, Ginge-In-Denial said:

Hey all, anyone know what this weird sound is?  I think it's coming from the left hand side of the engine, possibly timing belt.  I have had the clutch and flywheel replaced 150 miles ago so is it maybe a clutch bedding in sound?

A3 2004 2.0 FSi

 

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Was the fly wheel expensive to replace? 

You just go into it and reset it from the car system 

But make sure you do service it, these cars need it

Good point, would love one too 

Find a guy local who will do it for £150, so booked in for a few weeks time 

28 minutes ago, JMKC82 said:

Hi, just to clarify, the actual jacking point on the chassis looks fine.  Whoever tried to jack it up, put the jack in the wrong place.

I know mate, someone in a hurry by the looks of it, but I have no idea why

Someones has a go while it’s been parked up 

Mines not plastic, just checked

Taking it to a guy tonight to get a price 

Mines not plastic, just checked

Taking it to a guy tonight to get a price 

1 minute ago, Stevey Y said:

Hi you won't need a new sill as if its plastic they just heat it with a hot air gun whilst pushing with something like a screwdriver handle from the other side and it pops out, ABS will always want to go back to the shape it was moulded to, it might need a skim of filler and definitely some paint.

Steve.

Ok cheers man, I may give it a try if it’s really that simple 

1 minute ago, Magnet said:

Hello Karl,

Sorry to hear of your sill damage. 
This is likely to detract from the car’s value/appeal, and personally, I would be looking to get it rectified as funds allow. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 
p.s. It won’t cost anything to get a couple of quotes, and if it were mine, I would be having a chat with a couple of the smaller used car dealers in your area. These chaps usually know where to get work done at more reasonable costs. 

Is having a new sill a big job to do?

Thanks for you reply 

Afternoon all 

Today noticed that on the drivers side off my car the bit where you jack it up is damaged, not sure how or when it was done 

Would you leave it like this or look at getting it done

Wonder if it was guys trying to get to the cat?

It seems ok though, took it apart and seems dry 

Fingers crossed 

While sat at work I notice my flask has leaked onto my key fob

I keep it in a little materiel pocket put that was soaked 

Is the key a done for now,

I have a spare one at home and will leave this one in the sun to help dry out 

9 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Thanks Karl,

Were any of the comments of any help to you? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Yes cheers,

Just don’t want to be seen as a pain at the garage

5 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Karl,

Sounds as if the garage has replaced your (previously broken?) original passenger side spring with the wrong (aftermarket?) replacement. 
I would be taking my measurements from the driver side wheel centre to under wheel arch - obviously on level ground - and using this as the correct level. You don’t tell us whether the replaced passenger side spring rides higher or lower than the original driver side one. 
Two things when replacing springs:- 

Make sure the correct springs are being used particularly if using aftermarket replacements. 
Always replace both sides at the same time. 
 

Sounds like a return to the garage! Don’t allow them to just replace the driver side to match the probably- incorrect one they have already fitted. Make sure they replace the one they have fitted with the correct replacement. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

 

The replaced spring on passenger side sits higher than drivers side 

The passenger side rear of my Audi is different to the drivers side rear, gotta be a good inch 

The garage replaced passenger side coil spring few months back but now I’ve noticed a difference 

Ive had a quick look under car but can’t see if drivers side rear spring is snapped, doesn’t sound of feel like it is 

Should both sides be same?

Name and shame them, others need to know 

On 5/22/2022 at 10:55 AM, Jay1878 said:

Hello i drive an Audi a4 avant. I was just wondering if my tailgate/boot should lift up automatically when i press the boot open button on my Key fob.

Hold it down for 3 seconds 

Can someone tell me if the flywheel would make a noise when engine is warm and you brake, doesn’t seem to do it when cold

Its going back in garage Thursday 

10 hours ago, ninjag said:

 

The Multitronic transmission is a CVT type and I believe it has a dual mass flywheel. I think the part itself is about £500. 

It kind of seems from you you say is that before realising it was under warranty they were happy to take £1,000 off you without the head mechanic being involved? 

 

Would seem so 

Noticed a slight noise when braking, can’t hear it from inside but if you have windows down and braking can hear a sort of tapping, clipping noise 

Now took it to the garage today as it’s under warranty and they say it’s the fly wheel, but do autos have one, though they just had a plate 

Garage have said new one fitted about £1000, but didn’t realise it was in warranty still, so have asked me to bring it back next week when their head machinic is in

Just hope if it is that they honer their warranty, if that really is the issue 

Can anyone help me with what the mailbox number is for on the MMI screen 

Is it for emails?

Looked in the book but can’t see anything 

Cheers