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Comment on Dealer Scam 2013 by idog

idog — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:17:35 +0000

Truly, I was so disappointed when it wasn’t a real deal. I talked to the guy and he seemed too reluctant to sell and just want my information. Yes, I do document everything I do so I can come back to read when I need the information. Thanks Tom.

Comment on Dealer Scam 2013 by Tom

Tom — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:28:43 +0000

Wow, glad you were cautious enough to not get taken by this scmbag. Thanks for posting this here and on Audiworld.
I am “Atomic*” on there. I have a 2004 A8L and I just love it. I appreciate your input on AW.

Regarding your website; do you document every single thing you do? Have you sought help? ;^)

Regards,
Tom

Comment on Symphony II Problems With Antenna On A4 Cabriolet by Earl Pearce

Earl Pearce — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:52:59 +0000

Same problem on a 2006 A4 Cabriolet. Your pictures were great. Used the same method sat works great now. Thanks

Comment on How To Change Q7 Battery by Pristine Detail

Pristine Detail — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:33:40 +0000

Very helpful advice given here which has saved me a lot of time & money let alone an injury. I WAS going to remove the seats in a Q7 to aid cleaning of the interior.

Thanks for taking the time to write this article.

Comment on A4 Cabriolet Brake Bulb Replacement by idog

idog — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:55:10 +0000

I’m sorry but I don’t know about the pin you’re referring to. You should ask the dealer, they should have the number. Sorry!!!

Comment on A4 Cabriolet Brake Bulb Replacement by CJ

CJ — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:32:18 +0000

Great process for the bulb replacement. Do you happen to know the part number or where I can get the retaining pin? I was checking a bulb on the driver’s side and the tip of the pin fell out as I was pulling the assembly out.

Comment on A8 Upper Control Arm Replacement by Bob D

Bob D — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:42:02 +0000

Nice website, couple of comments/tips on the upper CA replacement. The Upper straight arm (forward position) is locked into the subframe assembly on the bushing end. This is actually what requires removing the entire subframe, not the circlip itself. You could in fact drive the bolt out from up above but you still cannot remove the arm while it’s installed on the car. It simply won’t fit.

If it’s easier, you can leave the shock installed and remove the subframe and shock as one unit. That’s how I do it now and it eliminates removing the two 13mm shock bolts which are recessed and any orientation problems going back in.

Finally, make sure you check the Bentley and/or mark the position of the rear arms. They need to be at a specific angle so the bushing is in the correct position when the car is on the ground. I draw a line on the subframe which matches the angle of the old one before I remove it. If not, it’s a specific measurement done with a tape measure.

Comment on Honda Odyssey Oil Pressure Light On Fix by idog

idog — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:41:29 +0000

Are you sure it’s the same one? It should just be an electrical wire, the boot is just to cover the oil and dirt from getting into the contact, it should just be a circular contact. If you’re afraid of breaking the wire because it’s too tight, slide a little sharp screw driver at the base and pry it out slowly. It’s just a plug.

Comment on Honda Odyssey Oil Pressure Light On Fix by jason

jason — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:28:34 +0000

how do you get the wire off? I have a similar vehicle and I have pulled on the boot but am afraid that I will tear the boot if I pull any harder. how is it holding on and is this fear warranted?

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Comment on Symphony II Problems With Antenna On A4 Cabriolet by idog

idog — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:35:13 +0000

Hello Jeffe,
You don’t have to really disassemble the whole trunk like my article, if you look at the pictures and videos, the part that kinks and causes all these problem is right at the rubber boot. Lift up the boot, you can see the kink(s) and fix it from there. No booster needed, the antenna on the cabriolet is very good, just got disconnected when the ground cable touches the signal cable because of the kinks. Good luck.

Comment on Symphony II Problems With Antenna On A4 Cabriolet by Jeffe Verde

Jeffe Verde — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:36:51 +0000

I’ve got a 2005 A4 cabrio that’s been exhibiting the broken antenna cable sypmptoms — intermittent signal related to opening/closing the trunk. In your experience, were the breaks pretty obvious to visual and/or manual inspection? I can’t see or feel anything that’s obviously different from the rest of the cable. And I’m not having any luck with the “move it till the signal improves/fails”, as the only station I can pick up comes in even with everything disconnected (a nearby, overboosted broadcast antenna).

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Comment on Odyssey Ignition Switch Replacement by dave

dave — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:21:18 +0000

thanks, I have a 1999 odyssey an the switch failed.
had to remove from the column. I took it apart to see if I could figure how to repair the switch, but no joy. shame they build stuff that fails so easily.

Thanks again for your site. very helpful.

Comment on Audi A8 Made The Most Stolen Luxury Cars List by silverd2

silverd2 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:14:21 +0000

Well, actually it was the D3 S8 on a list of “Most stolen luxury cars”…and only 2 were stolen. The list was based on the number stolen compared to the number sold in the US.

Comment on Symphony II Problems With Antenna On A4 Cabriolet by Gregg

Gregg — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:16:58 +0000

Thanks very much for the great write up and pictures! Now I know what to do about my sketchy radio reception!

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Comment on A4 Cabriolet V6 3.0 Oil Change by Mariel and Alberto

Mariel and Alberto — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:24:25 +0000

What an awesome breakdown, thank you! We also found the Mobil One full synthetic oil by the case at SAMs Club for around $ 35. This stuff is normally charged at a premium at the Lube shop and can go up to 7k miles between changes. We were quoted $120 for a mobile One oil change! Hope that tip helps because yours were invaluable. Thanks.

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