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Hi im still searching for replacement lights. No where seems cheep but while it still goes through the mot ok im willing to live with them for now cheers tony.

Hi Guys

I have got the engine management light on our audi 1.8T cabriolet.
Faults codes I ahve are
17698 and 17544

Any clues as to where to start with this?

many thanks
Tony

Hi Guys I desperately need some help and advice on out A4 B6 1.8T cabriolet roof which suddently stopped working.

Basically when I open the roof it starts to open and gets to the stage where it nee ...

No probs

Thats a good question regarding diesels. I know people who swear by them and others who swear at them!

I have never taken the plunge myself for two reason, I dont like the way they driv ...

Hi and welcome

Any car over 100K has done a lot of work. It will be fine but things will start to were out. Things like alternators, tensioners, pumps, clutches etc have all been spinning around fo ...

Hi Guys

I am looking for a low cost code reader for our Audi 1.8T cabriolet 2003 model.
Been scanning ebay and there seems to be a good selection at around the 10 to £5 range.

I am very tempte ...

can you explain in more detail, its impossible to diagnose from your description. what car is it also 2001 what?

Tony

All sorted. Was the standard coil pack problem. Misfire on number 4. Replaced and all good again. Any body know easy way to turn engine check light off. Was going to disconnect battery for couple of m ...

I sure will no worries.

However my car has now developed a rough running problem and lost power.
So I have no idea whats wrong, see my other post. Damn cars!!!

Cheers
Tony

Hi Guys

Out of the blue our 1.8T B6 cabriolet started to run rough and is down on power. If I accelerate and a slight gradient the car judders and struggles to get up the hill. When i drove home th ...

Thanks Mike

Interesting about the crank case breather. I may have to investigate further. Does anybody out there ahve a picture of the crank case breather pipe to help me locate it?

The Cam cove ...

Hi Guys

Would anybody be so kind as to post up or send me a speaker wiring diagram for the Audi B6 cabriolet with the standard symphony headunit (6 cd changer type). Its not the Bose system install ...

I need to do something sooner rather than later.

Cheers
Tony

Isn't that "sooner rather than latte - - ?"

Made me chuckle on a dull Firday afternoon.
Are you taking bookings? H ...

Thanks for the advice guys. I actually own a Bissell carpet cleaner so might give that a go. I also read that white viniger diluted in water might work. Not sure if it might stain the fabric though.
...

Hi Guys

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, couldnt see where exactly to post.

Car is a 2003 1.8T cab with the alacantera/leather seat option.

The wife manage to spill a pint of skimmed milk ...

Hi and welcome

We have the 1.8T none quattro cabriolet and its a great car. But it will not be sport like your BMW.
It is quite planted but very heavy and feels it to drive. More of a cruiser than ...

I've been with flux for a few years but they are starting to annoy me now offering over inflated prices for renewals when they know they can get much cheaper quotes. However they havent been very comp ...

mmm I am not expert on this but I know autoboxes can be a bugger to fix. To me it sounds like its a sensor fault somewhere but it may need a fault coder reader or specialist to diagnose.

When you c ...

IN the £192 bill you had does it specify removal of the cambelt to remove the sump, usually there is no need.

You may have been very very unlucky and coincidental but does sound a bit odd to me.

Great thanks the engine number starts with BFB so I am guessing that's the code. Cheers, tony

anyone?

No Worries,
just a thought, make sure he changes the water pump to. They fail at the same time as the belt is due and has the same affect as the belt snapping since they are run directly off the time ...

I did hear the 2.0TDI's had serious oil pump issues where the main pump drive shaft fails wrecking the engine. Have a look here:- www.honestjohn.co.uk

Not sure if Audi fixed this or not.

Also I ...

If its the latest fuel system cleaner then its a specialised job (as seen on wheeler dealers) Cleaner is forced in under pressure and it literally cleans the whole fuel system while the car runs on th ...

Very nice looking car that.
We have the 1.8T version but a friend of mine has the 2.4 V6 and its def got a cambelt, quite a big one at that.

Smooth engine though.
Good luck

Hi Guys

Occasionally I can smell burning oil through the heater vents on our 2003 1.8T A4 cabriolet with 66K on the clock. It seems like the car can run for a few days with no smell at all but then ...

Thanks for the reply, that's quite some sludge build up, I had heard of this problem on the 1.8t but never seen quite how bad it might be. Our car is only on 66k but has had the audi scrimpo long life ...

As per the title, a small price of plastic broke from the dip stick handle and fell down the tube into the sump. Should I be worried.

Thanks tony.
Car is a 1.8t cabriolet b6 model [/b]

Thanks, could try vaseline or maybe some silcon spray. Not sure if it would work but I'll try anything to help prevent window or window motor damage.

Thanks for the reply.

Hi Guys

We had the first really cold night where I live last night and the door windows and doors were frozen shut this morning.

I did my best to scrape and defrost with some luke warm water in ...

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Topic: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6 headlight replacment - where to buy
Wozman Replies: 7 Views: 36787	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:56 am Subject: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6 headlight replacment - where to buy
Wozman Replies: 7 Views: 36787	Hi im still searching for replacement lights. No where seems cheep but while it still goes through the mot ok im willing to live with them for now cheers tony.
Topic: Engine Management light on Audi A4 cab B6 2004 1.8T
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11015	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:11 pm Subject: Engine Management light on Audi A4 cab B6 2004 1.8T
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11015	Hi Guys I have got the engine management light on our audi 1.8T cabriolet. Faults codes I ahve are 17698 and 17544 Any clues as to where to start with this? many thanks Tony
Topic: Help needed to diagnose fault with A4 B6 cabriolet roof
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 6774	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:08 am Subject: Help needed to diagnose fault with A4 B6 cabriolet roof
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 6774	Hi Guys I desperately need some help and advice on out A4 B6 1.8T cabriolet roof which suddently stopped working. Basically when I open the roof it starts to open and gets to the stage where it nee ...
Topic: Used Audi A4 B8
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 9793	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:14 pm Subject: Used Audi A4 B8
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 9793	No probs Thats a good question regarding diesels. I know people who swear by them and others who swear at them! I have never taken the plunge myself for two reason, I dont like the way they driv ...
Topic: Used Audi A4 B8
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 9793	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:19 pm Subject: Used Audi A4 B8
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 9793	Hi and welcome Any car over 100K has done a lot of work. It will be fine but things will start to were out. Things like alternators, tensioners, pumps, clutches etc have all been spinning around fo ...
Topic: OBD II code reader...which one..bluetooth/Android?
Wozman Replies: 0 Views: 7286	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:25 am Subject: OBD II code reader...which one..bluetooth/Android?
Wozman Replies: 0 Views: 7286	Hi Guys I am looking for a low cost code reader for our Audi 1.8T cabriolet 2003 model. Been scanning ebay and there seems to be a good selection at around the 10 to £5 range. I am very tempte ...
Topic: rev's arnt dropping straight away between gear change
Wozman Replies: 7 Views: 19345	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:38 pm Subject: rev's arnt dropping straight away between gear change
Wozman Replies: 7 Views: 19345	can you explain in more detail, its impossible to diagnose from your description. what car is it also 2001 what? Tony
Topic: 1.8t cabriolet rough running and down on power HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 4887	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:26 pm Subject: 1.8t cabriolet rough running and down on power HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 4887	All sorted. Was the standard coil pack problem. Misfire on number 4. Replaced and all good again. Any body know easy way to turn engine check light off. Was going to disconnect battery for couple of m ...
Topic: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:15 pm Subject: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	I sure will no worries. However my car has now developed a rough running problem and lost power. So I have no idea whats wrong, see my other post. Damn cars!!! Cheers Tony
Topic: 1.8t cabriolet rough running and down on power HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 4887	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:14 pm Subject: 1.8t cabriolet rough running and down on power HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 4887	Hi Guys Out of the blue our 1.8T B6 cabriolet started to run rough and is down on power. If I accelerate and a slight gradient the car judders and struggles to get up the hill. When i drove home th ...
Topic: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:45 am Subject: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Thanks Mike Interesting about the crank case breather. I may have to investigate further. Does anybody out there ahve a picture of the crank case breather pipe to help me locate it? The Cam cove ...
Topic: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6 2003 speaker wiring diagram (not Bose)
Wozman Replies: 0 Views: 4414	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:08 am Subject: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6 2003 speaker wiring diagram (not Bose)
Wozman Replies: 0 Views: 4414	Hi Guys Would anybody be so kind as to post up or send me a speaker wiring diagram for the Audi B6 cabriolet with the standard symphony headunit (6 cd changer type). Its not the Bose system install ...
Topic: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:05 pm Subject: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	I need to do something sooner rather than later. Cheers Tony Isn't that "sooner rather than latte - - ?" Made me chuckle on a dull Firday afternoon. Are you taking bookings? H ...
Topic: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:19 pm Subject: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	Thanks for the advice guys. I actually own a Bissell carpet cleaner so might give that a go. I also read that white viniger diluted in water might work. Not sure if it might stain the fabric though. ...
Topic: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:55 pm Subject: Spilt milk..........help
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 12851	Hi Guys Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, couldnt see where exactly to post. Car is a 2003 1.8T cab with the alacantera/leather seat option. The wife manage to spill a pint of skimmed milk ...
Topic: Quattro or no quattro ...?
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 11470	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:33 am Subject: Quattro or no quattro ...?
Wozman Replies: 5 Views: 11470	Hi and welcome We have the 1.8T none quattro cabriolet and its a great car. But it will not be sport like your BMW. It is quite planted but very heavy and feels it to drive. More of a cruiser than ...
Topic: Adrian Flux Insurance - Unbeatable Savings
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 18736	Forum: Adrian Flux Insurance Area Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:11 pm Subject: Adrian Flux Insurance - Unbeatable Savings
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 18736	I've been with flux for a few years but they are starting to annoy me now offering over inflated prices for renewals when they know they can get much cheaper quotes. However they havent been very comp ...
Topic: 2000 A4 1.6 AUTO Gearbox problem HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 5052	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:27 am Subject: 2000 A4 1.6 AUTO Gearbox problem HELP
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 5052	mmm I am not expert on this but I know autoboxes can be a bugger to fix. To me it sounds like its a sensor fault somewhere but it may need a fault coder reader or specialist to diagnose. When you c ...
Topic: 2005 audi avant - cambelt change
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 11065	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:22 am Subject: 2005 audi avant - cambelt change
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 11065	IN the £192 bill you had does it specify removal of the cambelt to remove the sump, usually there is no need. You may have been very very unlucky and coincidental but does sound a bit odd to me.
Topic: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:32 pm Subject: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Great thanks the engine number starts with BFB so I am guessing that's the code. Cheers, tony
Topic: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:29 pm Subject: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	anyone?
Topic: 02 A4 2.4 Sport Cab Belt or Chain
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 7662	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:09 pm Subject: 02 A4 2.4 Sport Cab Belt or Chain
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 7662	No Worries, just a thought, make sure he changes the water pump to. They fail at the same time as the belt is due and has the same affect as the belt snapping since they are run directly off the time ...
Topic: Looking to replace '98 1.8T SE A6 with another A6.....
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 10841	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:27 pm Subject: Looking to replace '98 1.8T SE A6 with another A6.....
Wozman Replies: 1 Views: 10841	I did hear the 2.0TDI's had serious oil pump issues where the main pump drive shaft fails wrecking the engine. Have a look here:- www.honestjohn.co.uk Not sure if Audi fixed this or not. Also I ...
Topic: Query - oil additives - engine Cleaner? Any Recommended??
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11707	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:53 am Subject: Query - oil additives - engine Cleaner? Any Recommended??
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11707	If its the latest fuel system cleaner then its a specialised job (as seen on wheeler dealers) Cleaner is forced in under pressure and it literally cleans the whole fuel system while the car runs on th ...
Topic: 02 A4 2.4 Sport Cab Belt or Chain
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 7662	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:26 am Subject: 02 A4 2.4 Sport Cab Belt or Chain
Wozman Replies: 4 Views: 7662	Very nice looking car that. We have the 1.8T version but a friend of mine has the 2.4 V6 and its def got a cambelt, quite a big one at that. Smooth engine though. Good luck
Topic: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:02 pm Subject: Smell of burning oil.... Rocker/cam cover gasket????
Wozman Replies: 10 Views: 25501	Hi Guys Occasionally I can smell burning oil through the heater vents on our 2003 1.8T A4 cabriolet with 66K on the clock. It seems like the car can run for a few days with no smell at all but then ...
Topic: small bit of plastic broke of dip stick and fell into sump
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11109	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:25 pm Subject: small bit of plastic broke of dip stick and fell into sump
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11109	Thanks for the reply, that's quite some sludge build up, I had heard of this problem on the 1.8t but never seen quite how bad it might be. Our car is only on 66k but has had the audi scrimpo long life ...
Topic: small bit of plastic broke of dip stick and fell into sump
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11109	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:58 am Subject: small bit of plastic broke of dip stick and fell into sump
Wozman Replies: 2 Views: 11109	As per the title, a small price of plastic broke from the dip stick handle and fell down the tube into the sump. Should I be worried. Thanks tony. Car is a 1.8t cabriolet b6 model [/b]
Topic: frozen door windows on A4 cabriolet advice
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11781	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:28 pm Subject: frozen door windows on A4 cabriolet advice
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11781	Thanks, could try vaseline or maybe some silcon spray. Not sure if it would work but I'll try anything to help prevent window or window motor damage. Thanks for the reply.
Topic: frozen door windows on A4 cabriolet advice
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11781	Forum: A4/S4/RS4 Saloon/Avant/Cabriolet Forum Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:37 am Subject: frozen door windows on A4 cabriolet advice
Wozman Replies: 3 Views: 11781	Hi Guys We had the first really cold night where I live last night and the door windows and doors were frozen shut this morning. I did my best to scrape and defrost with some luke warm water in ...