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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-16-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,730
Posted By AudiMick

This forum is rarely busy nowadays this is a 15...

This forum is rarely busy nowadays this is a 15 year old car you are talking about. You should probably post this under the relevant forums for people who track their cars. Even then you are doing...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-08-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,159
Posted By AudiMick

You can recode the cluster for 6 cylinder . If...

You can recode the cluster for 6 cylinder . If the tach is reading 50% high that would be why. Forth digit in the coding see below.

[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Recode - 07]
Write down the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 273,145
Posted By AudiMick

Its not a coat hanger, its a file hanger. Careful...

Its not a coat hanger, its a file hanger. Careful the clips holding the Symphony are fragile, its double DIN you need two sets (four of the tools) to pull the head unit.

$20 is a decent price, if...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 273,145
Posted By AudiMick

Here: Ti Kan: Audi Symphony II Radio...

Here:

Ti Kan: Audi Symphony II Radio (http://www.ibiblio.org/tkan/audi/radios/symphony2.html)
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-11-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 273,145
Posted By AudiMick

What car and radio do you have? They are all...

What car and radio do you have?

They are all different.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-18-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,863
Posted By AudiMick

FYI it has perforations so that's a pleather seat...

FYI it has perforations so that's a pleather seat (vinyl) only the V6 cars had leather as an option. They also had powered drivers seats.

Nothing wrong with the vinyl but don't argue with whoever...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By AudiMick

The nokia amp is for the old analog cell phone...

The nokia amp is for the old analog cell phone hands free I think.

It sounds like it's not Bose, if the old aftermarket radio was wired for Bose you would have probably been using the RCA...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-27-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By AudiMick

The 97 had a Delta head unit made by Blaupunkt,...

The 97 had a Delta head unit made by Blaupunkt, the changer is M-Bus Audi specific and made by Alpine .

If someone gas butchered the wires (there is no reason to do this incidentally as adapter...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,629
Posted By AudiMick

I think I have a working 96 drivers side Airbag...

I think I have a working 96 drivers side Airbag it you want it, it's the standard one not the sports wheel.

Just pay for shipping.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,687
Posted By AudiMick

You replaced the timing belt without replacing...

You replaced the timing belt without replacing the "one time use" tensioner the first time?

Not sure why you would install a bigger turbo on a motor with probable bent valves.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By AudiMick

Your Audi is a 2004 B6 A4, so this is the wrong...

Your Audi is a 2004 B6 A4, so this is the wrong forum. Its permanent mechanical AWD via torsen differential.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-26-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By AudiMick

I had a 96 A4, great car. Mine was manufactured...

I had a 96 A4, great car. Mine was manufactured in June 95 so a very early US car.

The 95/ 96 A4 is on some ways similar to the old B4 but with the new body. So when I looked for parts from...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-12-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By AudiMick

Just music CD's no computer files like MP3 etc. ...

Just music CD's no computer files like MP3 etc.

For the 98.5 thru 2002 there are ipod / iphone/ mp3 player aftermarket adapters available. Bluetooth as well.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-07-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,562
Posted By AudiMick

Take a Dremel and grind out the extra plastic for...

Take a Dremel and grind out the extra plastic for more clearance, Audi was given a pass for one year to locate the plug in the ashtray.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-07-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By AudiMick

If you disconnected the battery all of the...

If you disconnected the battery all of the learned setup info was lost . So it's running on the default MAP. It will take a few days for the computer to relearn the correct settings. Often it will...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-06-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,140
Posted By AudiMick

This is a V6 I presume I assume, since you...

This is a V6 I presume I assume, since you mentioned the leather seats.

Last timing belt and water pump replacement , should be on it's 3rd one by now? The thermostat is cheap, but it's behind the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-29-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,100
Posted By AudiMick

Its been 12 years ago that I have done this , if...

Its been 12 years ago that I have done this , if you don't have a Bentley manual try to locate one.(ignore the arrow in the pic)

If you sit in the driver's seat , you have to remove everything in...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-25-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,841
Posted By AudiMick

You need a VAG.com to check for codes. A generic...

You need a VAG.com to check for codes. A generic OBDII scanner won't work because there are VAG specific codes from the TCU .
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-12-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,078
Posted By AudiMick

Any decent mechanic can do a leakdown test,...

Any decent mechanic can do a leakdown test, instead of doing a compression test that could damage the motor further.

You manually turn the motor over by hand slowly and pressurize each cylinder...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-03-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,786
Posted By AudiMick

Its not possible with the Hitachi ECU on the US...

Its not possible with the Hitachi ECU on the US A4.

There is a way to make the EGR only operate when in test mode, doesn't open during normal driving.

However any EGR faults needs to...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-03-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,625
Posted By AudiMick

Head gasket is very rare on that car, do a...

Head gasket is very rare on that car, do a leakdown test before you start.

Obviously the car is old but the 12 valve V6 is pretty robust.

Its very easy to get an air lock in the cooling system...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By AudiMick

Congrats on your first post. Mechanical...

Congrats on your first post.


Mechanical OBD gauge ?

??????

Maybe someone can translate.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By AudiMick

Is this the larger symphony deck or the concert...

Is this the larger symphony deck or the concert I? The symphony can be a bear to get out because there are two sets of clips.

Sometimes they get stuck with all the dust and spilled coffee/ sodas...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By AudiMick

There are no 6 speed A4s. Only the S4 was...

There are no 6 speed A4s. Only the S4 was available with a six speed.

Not the best car for a student IMHO, maintenance is very expensive unless you can DIY.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-17-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,531
Posted By AudiMick

Are you using VAG.com or a generic scanner . ...

Are you using VAG.com or a generic scanner .

VAG.com has a test to check the gauges, the needles will actually move.

Make sure you have the correct cluster, since you purchased the car with the...
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