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CelestialSeeker

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  1. Would I have cause for concern if they exhibit a lack of understanding? In the United Kingdom, we own a substantial market for Audi automobiles, which suggests that we are well-informed. Conversely, it seems that the United States lags behind Europe in terms of technical proficiency and familiarity with cars produced by the Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (VAG) group.
  2. It is recommended that you visit your authorized Audi dealer and request an assessment of the software update status, specifically addressing the aforementioned concern. Additionally, it is possible that the valve chest may exhibit a problem, characterized by its very smooth operation. The Audi A4 from 2008 onwards is equipped with an 8K B8 platform. In order to initiate the release of the handbrake, it is necessary to secure the seat belt and engage the park brake when coming to a stop at a junction. Subsequently, by pressing the accelerator pedal, the handbrake will automatically disengage, provided that the system detects the presence of a fastened seat belt.
  3. Kindly provide a VCDs log with the prevailing software versions in addresses 01 and 02. Several software upgrades have been identified that have the potential to address the issue raised in your complaint. Kindly include the ECU component number corresponding to the gearbox, as well as the engine code and the respective gearbox code. Please search for any problem codes related to clutch overheating. As is the case with all continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), there is no torque converter, which may result in creep or roll back. I would recommend using the park brake feature to facilitate a smooth departure, since an automated release mechanism will be activated when securing the seatbelt. It is possible that you may not possess knowledge about the functioning of this particular gearbox. I kindly request you to verify if it is classified as a multitronic or S tronic transmission. Additionally, it is worth noting that the majority of B8 platform drivers express great enthusiasm for the enhanced multitronic system, praising its seamless acceleration. I have a strong affinity for this particular box, which, when operated with precision, exhibits exceptional performance and surpasses comparable goods from rivals by a significant margin. I would also propose that your sales representative lacks comprehensive knowledge on this product, leading you to believe it is defective due to a substandard transfer of information.
  4. It is plausible that the positive wire connecting the alternator to the battery may have incurred damage due to excessive heat or electrical overload. Please inspect the vehicle's main body ground and remove any rust present. Additionally, it is preferable to include an additional ground wire connecting the engine block to the negative terminal of the battery, and maybe include an additional body ground. The aforementioned tasks are the most straightforward to begin with. Subsequently, the complexity increases as a result of issues such as a malfunctioning fuse box, a faulty wire harness connection, and a defective electronic control unit (ECU). Wishing you the best of luck.
  5. Those are the ones I had in mind - Amazon.co.uk Even though I mentioned the factory setting, is it worthwhile to increase the temperature to get a better beam, and would this in any way impact the MOT?
  6. When was this made? W203? W204? W205 ? Unplugging the wire from the switch pack should help you identify a faulty switch if you have a W203 by removing the gear surround.
  7. Similarly, protecting them with a decent sealer or wax before cleaning ensures that just your standard go-to auto shampoo is required for cleaning.
  8. Please visit https://mosonatural.com/car-moso-bag-cars-trucks-suvs/ for a sample.
  9. Simply by handing over the battery to the auto shop when I drop off the vehicle.
  10. Is anybody able to tell me what kind of battery my key fob needs? It has recently become less responsive.Real estate 2003 E270 CDI.
  11. Here's a video I shot a while back that should help you detach or remove the battery. The seat itself weighs 40 kilograms, so you'll need at least one other person to help you lift and carry it out of the car.
  12. My go-to advice is always to stick with the original gearbox fluid. There is no need to subject your vehicle or gearbox to experimental fluids.
  13. Ah, I thought you had a six-speed in a sport. Then yours will be worse than mine, since I have a six-speed but sometimes feel like I need a seventh gear. At work, we have a new Citroen berlingo van with a five-speed gearbox. I always go into reverse in that van, but my Transit has six speeds, so people behind me must be surprised when the reverse lights flash on for a split second. I don't see why the bearings shouldn't be taken care of if you just picked up the car and drove off with it. They should have been taken care of before you got the keys.
  14. hello and thank you for joining us. tyre hum is something I can empathise with. I'm not sure what tyres come standard on the sport, but the bridgestones on my car really did hum. We seldom touch what is described in the book, and as for high revs while cruising, I believe mine runs pretty high at cruising speeds. After changing to goodtears, the road noise has been decreased, and the hum has disappeared. There is also a lot of information on the fuel economy on this page. I can't tell you how many times I told myself that I needed another gear. However, I am used to it now.
  15. 90% of the difference is that I've been forced to wait for this paint to dry, whereas you simply tallied up, paid your money, and departed minutes later with your new prized possession. Only 10% indicate that it is brand new... I am aware of at least two identical spec ex demonstrators within a reasonable distance that I could have purchased for roughly the same price that I negotiated with the vendor. To obtain the original warranty, :o???::):-[been:-X:- >:D worth:'(:o:o:o 😎 the??? delay, I believe >:(;D 😠 on the whole...
  16. A few days ago, did no one remark on the number of red limited editions that wind up on this forum? What's the next one? lol. I'm a bit of a premature curmudgeon, as I haven't received mine yet, but it's almost here >:D. If you cannot wait, you will not be the youngest child on the block either O0
  17. I hear what you're saying about the Japanese appeal, and I hope Mazda doesn't let us down! I am occasionally compelled to visit a Civic website to see if and when a Mazda3-to-Civic conversion becomes available. Although I've been on this forum for no more than a couple of months, I've been discreetly reassured by the number of fellow countrymen who have expressed the same opinion.
  18. I hear you about the Japanese draw, and I hope Mazda doesn't let us down. I'm sometimes tempted to go look around on a Civic website to see how long it will be before a Mazda3-to-Civic conversion comes up, if it ever does. I'm the opposite of you, and even though I've only been on this platform for a couple of months at most, I've been quietly comforted by how many of my countrymen have said the same thing.
  19. lol KOOLCAR: did you create that? @typer2000: I'm in a similar boat, having recently transitioned from two decades of Civic after Civic to my first Mazda, also a 3 (oddly enough, on a 3 forum!). I'm envious that you're receiving yours so quickly; I'm eagerly waiting for mine to arrive from Japan... I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.
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