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07-05-2019, 05:24 AM
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Views: 16,086
Posted By danno6

Curious as to the resolution to this issue (AC...

Curious as to the resolution to this issue (AC blowing ambient air). I am having the same problem, I brought it to the dealer, they replaced a "pressure switch seal" and recharged the system, but it...
02-06-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,222
Posted By danno6

Just as an example, at the 15k service interval...

Just as an example, at the 15k service interval for my 2015Q5, the dealer wanted around $100 to replace the cabin air filter. I bought it on Amazon for around $20-25 and installed it in about 5...
10-01-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 56,330
Posted By danno6

I schedule my maintenance with the dealer...

I schedule my maintenance with the dealer online...when I put in the mileage, it has the recommended service with the costs based on my model. I can then remove or add items and the costs will be...
02-21-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,705
Posted By danno6

I have these issues, mostly when the car is...

I have these issues, mostly when the car is covered with dirt, salt and or snow. It has worked fine in the cold temperatures as long as the car is relatively clean....
01-06-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By danno6

had the same thing happen when I started driving...

had the same thing happen when I started driving off and my drivers door wasn't closed properly (I was just in my driveway after getting the mail at the street). the angry beeping, which I thought...
01-03-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,082
Posted By danno6

when I picked up mine (beige interior and B&O,...

when I picked up mine (beige interior and B&O, but same otherwise), the salesman told me to store the music on the SD car as sending it over bluetooth compresses it...not sure if it was bs or not,...
12-30-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 47,771
Posted By danno6

Moonlight Blue with Beige interior, Premium Plus,...

Moonlight Blue with Beige interior, Premium Plus, B&O, mats and wheel locks, 41K, took delivery tonight!
04-24-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By danno6

Obviously the sensor is for the front brakes....

Obviously the sensor is for the front brakes. When mine came on I ordered parts for all around. After changing out the front brakes( this was around 60k miles), I took one of the rears apart and the...
01-30-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,760
Posted By danno6

I had an 05 A6 that I got rid of recently...

I had an 05 A6 that I got rid of recently (because of a move overseas) - loved it. I sold it with ~70k miles for $16,000, so not sure of the prices in NC (I was in MA), but your budget should be...
01-06-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,670
Posted By danno6

Yea, mine started to act up when I was on a trip...

Yea, mine started to act up when I was on a trip to Niagara Falls with my wife about a month after I bought the car (- weather was a little colder in upstate NY then in Boston!). Pissed me off...
01-05-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,670
Posted By danno6

I just did the wd-40 trick and had no future...

I just did the wd-40 trick and had no future problems...did not replace the latch (but sold the car after 1 year....)
12-26-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,838
Posted By danno6

I had an 06 A6 that I bought last fall, and after...

I had an 06 A6 that I bought last fall, and after a snow storm or 2 I went out and got some snow tires - I had previously owned a 97 A6 and it was an animal in the snow. The wide stock tires,...
12-16-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,111
Posted By danno6

FYI, I sold my 05A6 3.2 with ~70k miles in...

FYI, I sold my 05A6 3.2 with ~70k miles in September for $16k.....had it advertised for over 1 month and that was the best offer I got. You should be able to get the $18k down a little more!
10-24-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 72,616
Posted By danno6

agree, nothing to do with advanced key - my 05...

agree, nothing to do with advanced key - my 05 without that option had the same issue. I followed the advice here and sprayed a little silicone (alright, I was pissed, about 1/2 a can!), and never...
10-11-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By danno6

that was the one i used...

that was the one i used...
10-09-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By danno6

do a search on the forum. I replaced this on my...

do a search on the forum. I replaced this on my 05, got the part from genuinevwaudiparts.com. I think the price someone else mentioned of around $30 was correct. Pretty easy to replace as well.
09-28-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,462
Posted By danno6

I had a 2005 A6Q 3.2 (had to sell it due to...

I had a 2005 A6Q 3.2 (had to sell it due to overseas relocation). I found it pretty easy to work on...I hadn't done any auto maintenance for over 15 years but didn't want to pay for routine servicing...
09-09-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,726
Posted By danno6

I did the big mmi knob, put a rag around it and...

I did the big mmi knob, put a rag around it and pulled it off with a pair of pump pliers. Then pushed the new one on.
09-07-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,959
Posted By danno6

yea, second that. I remember it being a pita when...

yea, second that. I remember it being a pita when I did it, follow the directions!
08-31-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 119,081
Posted By danno6

update on my car (2nd post in this thread). My...

update on my car (2nd post in this thread). My father borrowed it and set the brake - it locked up again (I haven't used the parking brake since I bought it about 1 year ago). I brought it to the...
08-31-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Posted By danno6

I waited about 1000 or so miles before doing...

I waited about 1000 or so miles before doing mine. Bought rotors and pads all around, but found that the rear pads were in great shape and didn't replace them. I replaced the rotors, only because I...
04-03-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By danno6

I used to have good luck with Metric on Broadway...

I used to have good luck with Metric on Broadway in Cambridge (almost in Kendall Sq.). That was when I owned my 97 a6 and worked down the street...6 or 7 years ago. No experience there since
04-03-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By danno6

did my fronts a couple of weeks ago....the rotors...

did my fronts a couple of weeks ago....the rotors dropped right off once I removed the screw.

A friend had a Jetta and had a hell of a time removing the rotors. He got a dead blow hammer....then I...
04-01-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By danno6

I got these from genuineaudivwparts.com I forget...

I got these from genuineaudivwparts.com I forget the category they were under, but look for the shields, then click on the illustration and it gives you an exploded view with the parts - click on...
03-30-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By danno6

I had to pull the fog light out of my car to...

I had to pull the fog light out of my car to replace the plastic piece around it...it was easy - once you get the plastic piece out there are 2 screws holding it in place.

go to...
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