Today I.....

lavandism said:
Today I opened a malfunctioning original ‘99 indicators/hazard lights relay just to see what’s inside. I suppose the burst capacitor is to be blamed for the KO? (Genuine question I know nothing about electrical parts).
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Old electrolytic capacitors often fail that way, old age. Worth replacing it, and checking it.
Could be a fix and very cheap.
Mac.
 
lavandism said:
Yup, the capacitor has leaked.
Time to learn soldering!
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Get some solder wick, or someone with a solder sucker, or solder vac, to clear away the solder, it'll come out easily then, with no track damage.
Better still, find a friendly electronic repair shop, who'll do it for you.
Good luck.
Mac.
 
Afternoon all,

Today I… Received a parcel. Not the biggest of packages to be delivered recently but will make up for it size in viewing pleasure and functionality:

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Once this screen kit is soldered into the spare instrument cluster then I will be welcomed by this:

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Quite excited as the new addition to the driveway really is going to be next level soon enough.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
Andrew said:
Good Evening George,

Your post caught my eye as I am in the throes of ordering parts for a suspension refresh and now on the point of ordering bump stops and bellows.

I know the Bilstein B4 are quite adequate for the A2 but on the grounds pay a bit more (a lot actually) you get better I selected Bilstein B6 (35-052173 + 24-067898). It sounds you may have done similar with your bump stop conundrum.

Now a general question about my purchase for anyone who knows the answer which may help you if you also went for Bilstein B6. Are bump stops needed with the B6???? The reason I say this is that after watching a few Youtube videos with the B6 the shaft is inverted (hence the wider shaft diameter AND it is fitted with an internal bump stop which suggests the external bump stop is is not needed (except possibly with some cars).

Help please.

This is informative about B6 shocks.


@Robin_Cox I remember you have B6 shocks, what did you do and dust covers - thanks

Andy
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Did you get a definitive answer in the end @Andrew ?
 
Andrew said:
Good Evening,

Not yet. I have messaged Bilstein themselves and will let you know when I hear.

Andy
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Evening Andrew,

Are any of these new items at all useful to you Sir:

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They have part numbers on them to check if they might be compatible with your planned works.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
2work said:
Evening Andrew,

Are any of these new items at all useful to you Sir:

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They have part numbers on them to check if they might be compatible with your planned works.

Kind regards,

Tom
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Good Evening Tom,

Thanks and I will bear in mind but at the moment I am leaning towards fitting no external bump stops, partly based on a post by @steve_c from November 2022 when he wrote

"The problem with the standard A2 set ups is that the shock absorbers don't really provide enough shock absorption, even when new, and too much shock is loaded onto the springs as a consequence. I have now upgraded from Bilstein B4 to Bilstein B6 shocks and the difference really is night and day. Despite the expense, I really wouldn't switch back. Incidentally, the B6 front shocks have built in bump stops, which is why I no longer have any need of the stops I've offered here."

It is a complicated question as it seems to me to depend on the length (unknown) and behaviour of the pre-fitted internal bump stop of the Bilstein B6 damper when compared with the standard B4 type standard OEM.

Andy
 
The pointy ones are for B4 rear, the others are not for B6, I suspect for B4 front. These are the ones I was supplied with and definitely don’t fit B6.

George
 
Andrew said:
Good Evening Tom,

Thanks and I will bear in mind but at the moment I am leaning towards fitting no external bump stops, partly based on a post by @steve_c from November 2022 when he wrote

"The problem with the standard A2 set ups is that the shock absorbers don't really provide enough shock absorption, even when new, and too much shock is loaded onto the springs as a consequence. I have now upgraded from Bilstein B4 to Bilstein B6 shocks and the difference really is night and day. Despite the expense, I really wouldn't switch back. Incidentally, the B6 front shocks have built in bump stops, which is why I no longer have any need of the stops I've offered here."

It is a complicated question as it seems to me to depend on the length (unknown) and behaviour of the pre-fitted internal bump stop of the Bilstein B6 damper when compared with the standard B4 type standard OEM.

Andy
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All understood Andy,

The offer of these are there if you find out otherwise Sir but it does seem that the B6s are spot on without such rubbers.

Kind regards.

Tom
 
Clocked just over 1500 miles since installing the ProBoost in Betty (Blue)

500 of which was a fast run at the weekend to Falmouth and back. Averaged 52 and a bit mpg via M25, M4 (convoy ish part of the way with a Silver FSI with stickers on boot and fuel flap. Anyone, Anyone, Bueller?, M5 & A30). Return via A30, A303 (spirited), M3 & M25. Full round trip 48ish mpg. Not bad and was running beautifully

Specifically today

Drove the 15 odd miles over to see my Dad on his 94th Birthday & delivered just the essentials (nice and unusual wine & a card)

My reward? 1st FSI EML :rolleyes: on start up after sitting for 45mins, ignition off and restart. Starts fine, idles fine, responds fine, engine may nothing obvious amiss....

Ginger drive, more than fine. Decide to gently get back to my place and put on VCDS

Saved & cleared the codes. Have not done a search for P1364 yet, nor restarted.

Let's see what tomorrow brings & hopefully not two sickly FSI's

Monday,29,April,2024,21:37:01:32445
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 23.11.0.0 (x64) HEX-NET2 CB: 0.4643.5
Data version: 20240322 DS351.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WAUZZZ8Z24N019692 License Plate:
Mileage: 85519 Repair Order:



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Chassis Type: 8Z (8Z - Audi A2 (2000 > 2005))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 16 17 18 37 45 46 56 57 75 76 77

VIN: WAUZZZ8Z24N019692
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 036-906-013-BAD.clb
Part No: 036 906 013 F
Component: MED7.5.11 PBV1
Coding: 00051
Shop #: WSC 00562
VCID: 1276D3780D786A4A897-5160
WAUZZZ8Z123456789 AUZ7Z0B2161231

1 Fault Found:
17772 - Cylinder 4 Ignition Circuit
P1364 - 35-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 8Z0-907-379-MK60.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 907 379 D
Component: ESP FRONT MK60”
Coding: 0007183
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 49C4341425AEE992B8D-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 8Z0-820-043.clb
Part No: 8Z0 820 043 F
Component: A2-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT 0514
VCID: 392444D4704E791228D-258E

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 8Z0-959-655.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 959 655 G
Component: Airbag Front+Seite 0005
Coding: 00102
Shop #: WSC 02152
VCID: 50F21970C3F4D85AFF3-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 8Z0-920-xxx-17.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 920 980 T
Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. VDO D04
Coding: 04442
Shop #: WSC 18184
VCID: 52F61378CDF8AA4AC97-5160
WAUZZZ8Z24N019692 AUZ7Z0C2529276

No fault code found.

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 951 177
Component: Innenraumueberw. D04
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 55FCE864FC16BD722C5-5118

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv. Labels:. 8Z0-959-433.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 959 433 AF
Component: Komfortger·t TBD 1210
Coding: 07915
Shop #: WSC 18184
VCID: 0A46CB186528A28A717-4B00

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8Z2959802A
Component: Tırsteuer.FS BRM 0004

Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8Z2959801A
Component: Tırsteuer.BF BRM 0004

1 Fault Found:
01561 - Rear left door
61-10 - Won't De-Safe - Intermittent

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Address 56: Radio Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 035 195 E
Component: symphony II NP2 0400
Coding: 00203
Shop #: WSC 18184
VCID: 3E2E57C869605E2A1DF-5066

No fault code found.

End----(Elapsed Time: 03:39, VBatt start/end: 12.0V/12.2V. VIgn 11.9V)-----



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Don’t know, good news is I have 4x brand new Bosch for the project car and and 2 other decent brand (forget which) used. Plus 2x Chinese crap

Will check out what’s in there later & report back


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Andrew said:
Good Evening Tom,

Thanks and I will bear in mind but at the moment I am leaning towards fitting no external bump stops, partly based on a post by @steve_c from November 2022 when he wrote

"The problem with the standard A2 set ups is that the shock absorbers don't really provide enough shock absorption, even when new, and too much shock is loaded onto the springs as a consequence. I have now upgraded from Bilstein B4 to Bilstein B6 shocks and the difference really is night and day. Despite the expense, I really wouldn't switch back. Incidentally, the B6 front shocks have built in bump stops, which is why I no longer have any need of the stops I've offered here."

It is a complicated question as it seems to me to depend on the length (unknown) and behaviour of the pre-fitted internal bump stop of the Bilstein B6 damper when compared with the standard B4 type standard OEM.

Andy
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I've just ordered rear B6 Bilstein dampers from Autodoc but not managed to source the top or bottom bolts.
Do these need changing and if so what spec and where do we find them nowadays ?
Sam
 
SamT said:
I've just ordered rear B6 Bilstein dampers from Autodoc but not managed to source the top or bottom bolts.
Do these need changing and if so what spec and where do we find them nowadays ?
Sam
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I ordered some Febi ones from Autodoc, best of a poor choice at the time. Maybe a poor choice

FEBI BILSTEIN 37896 Repair kit, suspension strut​

 
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