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Hi

Probably in the wrong section....

Anyone using the above for fault codes? Sure its not the 'full-fat/all-singing' type but could be a good starting point......
AutoExpress seem to review it well for £20 and reading codes/turning of dash lights etc.

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Hi

I use a fire alarm back-up battery (these should be replaced every 3 years apparently) plenty of life in it to 'piggy-back' temporarily.

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PS - I didnt get a code for the wireless when acquired the car - VW want extort to provide the 4-digits.

Hi

Those letters refer to the area the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) applies to/in - eg a particular area within a City/Town or suburb.

The letters will be on permits issued to the vehicle so cars without the relevant permit for that area will be ticketed.

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Hiya

Those fellahs with a TPS nearby able to advise if they will still sell to non-trade account people who turn up?
My Local wont which is a bit if a bind what with having to do tinternet trawls......

Cheers
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Hiya Chillout1983

Interesting to say the least - TPS, locally, wont do other than if you have a Trade Account now (and then Garages only...) - may I ask how long ago and which part of the country as obviously the (need for an account) things can be interpreted differently?

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Hiya All I am investigating the above and have come across the usual suspects (Bosch, Dayco, Febi-Bilstein, SKF, Gates and Contitech), all from Autodoc. Which to avoid and preference based on personal experiences please? There are others, but then the price doubles (circa £120 to double!),from names...

Hiya My Haldex unit is a Gen4 and I got the necessary from: https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/genuine-audi-high-performance-oil-for-haldex-coupling-g-055-175-a2.html. Perhaps use these to check what they advise and then do a trawl for the best price.......... L PS - If you can get the ...

Good eventide Gazwould

Appreciate such a swift reply - thank you!

Autodoc do the Ferodo Eco-Friction and Brembo (Coated Disc Line - whatever that is) for less than ECP (far as I worked out!) so ordered.

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Hiya

I gave the seriel number from my Haldex unit and let the Haldex Repair folk advise and bought the bits from them.

Probably a bit more expensive but I didnt want to start the service and find something amiss......

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Hiya All Trust all keeping safe and well. Front pads and discs need replacing in the summer, so trying to get sorted in advance for the necessary bits....... ECP are doing the usual 45% off (maybe 60% nearer Easter) and Autodoc doing 25% off so same ballpark in cost. Autodoc seems to have more optio...

Hiya

Whilst we are 'chewing the cudd' on fluids/oils - anyone know of a discount code for Opie Oils please?
Also, options where to acquire the associated gearbox filter/number etc. please.

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Hi Interesting as I have found that my temp guage also doesnt hit 90, not even half-way when freezing/low single digits. Perfectly fine when temp is over 10-12degC. Thermostat was changed about 18mths ago for a genuine VW one.... The 'secondary' stat (that sits above gearbox I recall) has never been...

Good morning All

Thank you all for the responses and information.

Couple of question - Gazwould - your info distracted me......how many litres and any seals etc.?

Suggested acquisition from linky?

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Hiya All With upcoming New Year, the DSG box is approaching 80k on the clock so, if I recall correctly, due to have the fluid changed. So, may I ask for where to acquire said fluid given TPS now will not serve on a drop in basis (leastways not my local one) and insist on an account? In asking I am a...

Hi Gazwould

Interesting that you use this in addition to the 2-Stroke oil............how long have you been running the mix and what improvements/change have you found?
In your opinion, mix only for older (?) vehicles or newer too?

Would appreciate a link to the 5l for £32 please?

Danke
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Hi Haldex coupling is usually 4wd associated, so unless yours is 4wd......... Battery - you have the manufacturers recommendations - VW Garage/Service Book, or as your local Independent VW Specialists advice. Some keep going others less so, your call. I have had some factory batterys last 9+years, t...

Hi Gazz

....and that oil in photo is from where - do share/tell please?
Okay, okay senior optic moment - says Asda!

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Hi As gtijames says look out a local independent, better option going forward too when you need them, otherwise costs at VW cause friction. Genuine parts were available from TPS at Trade prices, that seemed to have changed last summer - maybe someone can update including what they (TPS) require to o...

Hi Ray

Thank you - I can now remove the '?' from near me name!

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Hi

I have a 2012 Panzer, 103Kw, engine code (I think) CFFB. The B6 page gives engine codes but the B7 not.

Local Dealer says (on giving my reg. no.) no such thing as B6/B7 as they use 'chasis numbers'.....mine is a 3C chasis.

So what do I have a B6, B7 or a 3C please?

Cheers
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Hi Twincam

Mike seems to have departed where he was and the number he offered to be used. I also did a post to see if there a new contact number - to no avail.

One of the Mods suggested using Facebook - I dont have it..........

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Ray112

Thank you for your reply, noted, will do.

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Hi

Thank you for your replies -

Have to stick with the back ones (Contiseal) as changed these last year, so will have to be a non-Continental brand of same (goo inside).

Mrderv - suggestions for equivalent (goo inside) non-Contiseals?

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Hi

I had to change one of the TPM Sensors after a tyre change - seems it was knocked causing damage.

Note my TPM system is the non-realtime version - ie standard rubber valves.

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Hi I did post re a Provent 'catch-tank' thingy, brought to my attention by a good friend Down Under, but didnt seem to get any replies/interest here. Seems many (Down Under) fit one - my friend did on a new L200. Okay environment/miles are very different (he is in the real Boonies) but seemed to mak...