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01-06-2024, 05:30 PM
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Posted By am_ver

Thanks everyone! Took the car to my indy who...

Thanks everyone! Took the car to my indy who fixed the issue.

The black thingie had come off of the white button. Hard to explain but the issue is shown here:...
01-04-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By am_ver

If you have an oil leak it might not just be from...

If you have an oil leak it might not just be from the valve gasket covers. I had mine replaced 3-4 times and still the leak continued from that area.
Turned out the leak was due to o-rings becoming...
01-04-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By am_ver

thanks! I do have the MityVac pump - can you pls...

thanks! I do have the MityVac pump - can you pls share how you went about using it? Where did you plug is in? What did you listen/look for?
01-03-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By am_ver

P2006 after thermostat replacement

Hey everyone! Happy new year!

Car is due for a smog check for me to renew my registration. Replaced the thermostat since there was a CEL with the car not reaching normal operating temps...
06-05-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 63,214
Posted By am_ver

Did you figure out what the issue was? My car is...

Did you figure out what the issue was? My car is showing similar symptoms
11-18-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By am_ver

Awesome!!! I'm right behind you at 196k....

Awesome!!!

I'm right behind you at 196k. Running into the steering column issue right now.

Other than that, it is leaking oil - most likely the driver side valve gasket cover. Have had that...
11-18-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By am_ver

wrong forum - should be in C5

wrong forum - should be in C5
11-18-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,119
Posted By am_ver

If the center panel (between speedo and odo...

If the center panel (between speedo and odo circles) is blank, and the key is not turning - means the steering column is the culprit.
11-16-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,285
Posted By am_ver

car not starting/turning help

2006 A6 with about 196k on the odo. Battery was replaced earlier this year (OEM)

Car opens fine, electronics turn on, MMI works - but intermittently when I turn the key - there is nothing. No...
10-21-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,444
Posted By am_ver

I can bet it is the harness. Inspect the harness...

I can bet it is the harness. Inspect the harness by the wheel and I'm sure you will see exposed copper.
12-07-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 48,868
Posted By am_ver

Oil leak behind engine

I have a severe oil leak - it appears to be from the rear of the engine; the part that is facing the interior of the car.

Valve cover gasket is has already be replaced, so that is not the issue....
11-07-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,754
Posted By am_ver

Don't see anything obvious in the high level...

Don't see anything obvious in the high level logs. Which module should i delve into?
12-01-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,754
Posted By am_ver

Heated seats turning off after few mins

I can turn on the seat heat button on the dash, however, the seat never gets warm. After a few minutes (about 3-5), the light for the heated seat turns off. This is for the driver side. Just for...
12-01-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,376
Posted By am_ver

I suspect you have a break in your optical...

I suspect you have a break in your optical circuit. Have you run diagnostic using a vag? I believe there is an option there to diagnose breaks in optical path.
10-27-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,691
Posted By am_ver

no - its pretty straightforward. Removal is...

no - its pretty straightforward. Removal is easier than install.

For the install, start on one side and push hard, and then feed and push little by little into the groove. It might seem impossible...
10-24-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 30,845
Posted By am_ver

Appreciate your help A6Gary. Battery is...

Appreciate your help A6Gary.

Battery is fairly new and was replaced about 12 months ago. I even got it tested at O Reilly and they gave their thumbs up.

The battery was never coded after it...
10-21-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 30,845
Posted By am_ver

Battery Regulator issues

Symptoms:
- Battery meter in MMI always on lowest level
- Errors in VAG logs (below)
- Sometimes at start-up the low battery yellow light comes up
- Sometimes the car doesn't start at first go...
09-05-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,836
Posted By am_ver

Vendor for ABS module rebuild

Pulled out the ABS module and want to get it rebuilt. I am finding a few vendors online that rebuild the module...

few on ebay for $150'ish...
cheap abs for $99
module master... i think about...
08-29-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,368
Posted By am_ver

My hunch goes to the vacuum lines ..... those are...

My hunch goes to the vacuum lines ..... those are really brittle and break easily. Check for continuity on the front right in front of the expansion tank
08-26-2016, 10:12 AM
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Views: 510,120
Posted By am_ver

Sorry noob on this topic. What are those 7.x...

Sorry noob on this topic. What are those 7.x numbers and how do you get them?!
08-26-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,444
Posted By am_ver

lol - took me 2 years to update on AW, not to...

lol - took me 2 years to update on AW, not to find the issue.

hardness was replaced on both sides... last year ... but now I noticed the left side already is showing wear -- maybe the clips to...
08-25-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,444
Posted By am_ver

Harness wiring had to be replaced. Once you...

Harness wiring had to be replaced. Once you replace the harness wire, the basic function/adaptation on the PB has to be run for the errors to go away.
08-11-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 603
Posted By am_ver

Koni FSD and Eibach spring - C6

I have a set of Koni FSD struts (Koni FSD Shocks Audi A6 05 10 | eBay)

and Eibach Springs (http://www.andysautosport.com/products/eibach__1592.140.html)

These were on a 2006 A6 3.2 for about...
07-28-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,691
Posted By am_ver

The gasket has gone brittle and needs to be...

The gasket has gone brittle and needs to be changed. I've changed mine and there is no noise now. Easy DIY - you just have to push it hard inside the groove.

8E0877297
GLASS ASSY GASKET
05-06-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,015
Posted By am_ver

Rubbing only appears to happen when I sit in the...

Rubbing only appears to happen when I sit in the car (and thats just me in the car, and not fully loaded).
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