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Ok guys, took car in to have air con regassed and he managed it no problem. No keaks but he said that there was an electrical fault somewhere because the compressor wasn't kicking in. Now he is on hols for two weeks and can't look at it till he gets back and puts his computer on it to find the faults. Is there anything I could look at to try to identify the problem? I want this to be sorted.

Here is my car ... bought it for £1100 and so far very pleased with it. 02 plate, 158000 miles, 1.9 TDI (130ps) loads of service history including receipts for new turbo at £2k last year. A few little weird things that need sorting like headlamps flash when first turned on :( and ECON button only goes off when I switch the climate control off but I am hoping that is just refrigerant empty as the damned thing wont cool down! A dent or two on the wheel arches that need attention but for the money I am quite happy.

Cheers Trevor. Bought one and decided to see how I get on while saving for something nicer.

OK so I managed to get myself an 02 A4 1.9 TDI. it has 158000 on it but seems to run ok. Paid £1100 which I was quite happy with. A couple of weird things I have noticed in the few days that I have had her and would appreciate any help you could give. 1) Climate control doesn't seem to want to blow cold air and bring temp down. The ECON button is lit and I can't seem to get it to go off. Is this just topping with refrigerant or is there something more sinister going on? 2) When I put the headlights on they seem to irregularly flash for a few minutes then settle down. I cant find any lose connections anywhere. Any idea's? Pleased with it so far though ... great economy on a run :)

Hi guys ... new here and looking for my first Audi. I am looking to get an A4 but am very limited on funds so will be looking for something around 12 years old for first car. I have seen many nice looking 1.9 diesel examples around for about £1500 and in the 2001 - 2005 range. The thing that throws me each time is the millage. In the range 130 000 - 200 000 ... since I have never bought Audi before, should I be looking for lower millage and wait till I have more money or is this kind of millage OK for Audi? You advice would be very much appreciated as I don't want to ruin my perception of a great car by buying a high millage vehicle to have it cost me a fortune and regret buying Audi. Thanks in advance.