Another Newbie with Questions

Doddy · 08-02-2010, 06:41 PM

First of all thanks for the invite great site.

Have just purchased a 2004 A6 Avant 1.9 TDi SE. Tiptonic.
but have three faults, was informed of these before I bought it.

1. The AM on the sound system dont work

cant get any stations.
2. The reversing sensors on it work but just sound soon as I put it ireverse? then just goes off after a couple of seconds.
3. The front side lights are dim, so purchased some new LED ones.
Is there an easy way of getting at them without taking the engine out

Love the car otherwise, any help on these annoyances appreciated.
Thanks for looking. Regards Doddy

cruiser647 · 09-02-2010, 02:03 PM

Welcome to TSN Doddy!

1) - pass, you might need to replace it. Take it out with the Audi tools, and check the connections
2) - Sounds like the gear linkage/sensor bit might be out of sync somewhere. Not sure how or what you clean for it
3) - LEDs? Not sure where they will fit? I think their might be some other information on here about fitting LEDs. You can buy replacement headlamps with them built in for your model.

With all my cars, I just buy 90% brighter Osram bulbs and fit them. Easy, but a dirty job to fit. You need flexible hands too! However, I could not get to the poxy little sidelights - I'll let the servicing garage do it when it's in for a service!

Doddy · 09-02-2010, 08:22 PM

Thanks Cruiser, looks like the weekend might be spent in the garage

08-02-2010, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doddy Shank's Pony Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Another Newbie with Questions First of all thanks for the invite great site. Have just purchased a 2004 A6 Avant 1.9 TDi SE. Tiptonic. but have three faults, was informed of these before I bought it. 1. The AM on the sound system dont work cant get any stations. 2. The reversing sensors on it work but just sound soon as I put it ireverse? then just goes off after a couple of seconds. 3. The front side lights are dim, so purchased some new LED ones. Is there an easy way of getting at them without taking the engine out Love the car otherwise, any help on these annoyances appreciated. Thanks for looking. Regards Doddy

09-02-2010, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
cruiser647 BBC Correspondant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anywhere but work.... Posts: 17,004	Welcome to TSN Doddy! 1) - pass, you might need to replace it. Take it out with the Audi tools, and check the connections 2) - Sounds like the gear linkage/sensor bit might be out of sync somewhere. Not sure how or what you clean for it 3) - LEDs? Not sure where they will fit? I think their might be some other information on here about fitting LEDs. You can buy replacement headlamps with them built in for your model. With all my cars, I just buy 90% brighter Osram bulbs and fit them. Easy, but a dirty job to fit. You need flexible hands too! However, I could not get to the poxy little sidelights - I'll let the servicing garage do it when it's in for a service! __________________ "There will be no whitewash in the White House." Richard M Nixon. Speaking of liars, look at this website!:- http://www.labour.org.uk/home

09-02-2010, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doddy Shank's Pony Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Thanks Cruiser, looks like the weekend might be spent in the garage