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Re: a6
In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
spinning.
> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a service
> done..
A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
(although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
definitely not be long life.
You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
(or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
> good condition.
> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one i
> would be will to but it off you
In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
have to charge postage.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there :P
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there :P
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there :P
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Re: a6
"Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk...
> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> but
> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but only
> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
there :P
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Re: a6
In message <6radnUZvGZHZqRPenZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@pipex.net>
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: a6
In message <6radnUZvGZHZqRPenZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@pipex.net>
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: a6
In message <6radnUZvGZHZqRPenZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@pipex.net>
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: a6
In message <6radnUZvGZHZqRPenZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@pipex.net>
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Ronny" <Admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> You will most prob be able to just remove the cover on the back and fit a
> bulb in, instantly giving you 2 x fog lights
>
> You may have to open up the rear cover a little with a dremel to accomodate
> the bulb, but it is a simple job, all the wiring and connectors should be in
> there
I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can tell,
the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't on my
current RS6 or wife's A2.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: a6
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
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> In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
> "Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
>> only
>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
>
> As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
> functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
> be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
>
>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
>
> anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
> given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
> when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
> default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
> in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
> time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
> at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
> spinning.
>
>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
>> service
>> done..
>
> A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
> service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
> started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
> VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
> (although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
> definitely not be long life.
>
> You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
> (or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
> tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
> If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
>
>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
>> good condition.
>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
>> i
>> would be will to but it off you
>
> In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
> reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
> than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
>
> It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
> usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
> have to charge postage.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage.