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Hi Mark, try this, Run another thicker Earth lead from the hatch directly to the the Battery Negative and think you'll find it gives you better reception, that's what I did and it worked. Also consider doing a full Earth Mod on the car it really helps. Faster window wipers - take a thick...

Hi All, came across this whilst looking up coolant leak problem on a friends Mini and guess what? Now we know the A2 isn't the only one with a Pipe-of-Death cr4p design problem! Link...

Hi, do a full Earth mod it's easy to do! ie: Earth top of strut, earth top of engine, earth alternator, earth lower block, earth to front lights, earth to window wiper, earth from battery to rear of car body for better radio reception and grounding. As said here there are loads of places to...

Hi Phil, welcome to the club, it's the best of the lot! :-) Re your overheating issue: Amazing that your gauge moved at all, my car totally overheated with no water in it and the gauge stayed at 90dg, I changed the temperature sensor (That's the awkward one/Green coloured) Make sure you get...

Welcome to the club Rogan, you've just joined the best car club in Britain. You'll be on here a lot!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-) Good health to enjoy the new car. Cheers Doug

Hi D, that's a great link to have, thank you! Cheers Doug

Hi All, can anyone tell me if this is a part number for A2 front pads? 8Z0 698 151 A Thank you Doug

HI D, try 'Seath Weir garage' in Newmains 01698 381704 first, owner Scott is fantastic at diagnostics and this type of stuff, also try Autotec in Netherton Wishaw, Owner John is the man there. I've used both and can recommend them. Cheers Doug

Hi All, I'll jump in here with a recommendation. If you ever have to change the "PIPE OF DEATH" you must change the Water pump + belts & pulleys and Electronic Thermostat too if you can afford to do so, it's a must do!!!!!!!! When you've gone as far to change the "Pipe of Death" then you may...

Hi, this is probably and earth fault, to test it connect a very thick wire like mains cable between the battery Earth and touch a known Earth point on the tailgate, turn your rear heater on/off and check if reception improves. Don't put your finger on the bare wires as this may lead to a false...

Hi, sorry for my lack of knowledge here, but where is this part located and do you have a photo of it's location? D

Hi Guy's, update on final tyre choice, I bought 195/50/16 Aoteli tyres for £131 + £40 balance and fit, got to say so far they are extremely good. Money's tight this time of year and I'm fed up paying silly money for tyres. Tyres from: eba.y_tyre-store £130.95 total. Low noise, very grippy...

Maybe we should resurrect Alan Turing to help with the enigma of the Temperature gauge :-) Any one flushed their cabin heater or coolant system to see if it helps the car heat up quicker or helps stabilize the temp gauge? Btw, I've had x3 electronic thermostats fitted to my car since I got it...

I have those wheels on my car, that's interesting to know that 205-50-16 don't rub. I compared a 185 55 16 tyre next to a 195 50 16 and there is a good difference in height, the only reason for having a higher profile is the terrible road surfaces here in central Scotland - bloody joke...

Hi Louis, They all do that at some point unfortunetaly! Check your water level immediately. If it's down then find out whats causing it straight away as you don't want the dreaded "Pipe of Death" problem. Check your temp sender sensor and put the correct one in it's place. (BTW, I went...

Thank's Guy's, there seems to be a lot of choice with tyre sizes going by what you all have on your cars. A friend that repairs sports cars says I should fit 205-45-16 on the car for the best of all worlds, but I want a softer ride for all the ruddy potholes up here. It's a difficult one...

Hi Bret, thank you for that good information, I will heed your advice and do a search based on your recommendation and see what prices are out there. All the best Doug

Hi Guy's, I have 185/55/16 Falken tyres on my car just now and would like to put on 195/55/16 tyres, is this possible without rubbing? The last owner put on Audi TT 16" wheels by the look and I'd guess the J size is not a problem. I've found that 195 tyres seem to be better priced for some...

I've started the car twice today from cold and there has been no rattle starts, I'll report back when it heats up on my next journey see if that makes any difference. Cheers D

Hi Bret, I've just been informed by Audi that it's 3.4 litres of oil for my car, on the net and on some threads here they say 4.2/5 which is wrong as you say, and I have the correct Dipstick in the car being 'P' type. I'll remove some so it's right. The oil is fully synthetic and stabiliser...