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by mickpd
Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:33 pm
Forum: Audi Tuning and Modifications
Topic: Steering wheel hub adapter advice
Replies: 0
Views: 285

Steering wheel hub adapter advice

Can anyone advise me on fitting a momo sports steering wheel to the 1995/6 S4/A4.What hub adapter will i need,where can i get one?.Im having problems finding one,i think its due to the air bag issue.Has anybody done this mod to theirs who can help?? Thanks
by mickpd
Sat May 22, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

I suppose if it was only the sensor and not the faulty wire that caused the problem then it would have been much easier to diagnose...I have not heard of this transplant being done before with such a relatively new engine and even my local Audi dealers were doubtful if it could be done at all.This m...
by mickpd
Sat May 22, 2004 3:26 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

I have just got the car back and thankfully,it is now running ok.The problem was eventually traced to a faulty flywheel sensor wire. Thanks for all your help.
by mickpd
Mon May 17, 2004 5:39 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

The ecu is the original match for the 2.7 engine.Everything worked no probs for a year, up to recent remap??? The engine is supposedly out of the allroad and is only 2+half years old.I was told at time of remap that the speed limiter cannot be removed.The car is going back to tuners tomorrow on a tr...
by mickpd
Mon May 17, 2004 1:09 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

The car started ok this morning but stopped again after 2 mins.I didnt notice any lights.I have the fault codes,as follows.... 17972 P1564 Throttle valve control unit-J338 low voltage at base setting sporadic fault 17518 P1110 Bank2-Probe2,Heating element circuit Short to Positive sporadic fault 175...
by mickpd
Sun May 16, 2004 11:44 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

I hope to get the fault codes tomorrow(mon).If so,i will post them hear and hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.I will let you know who did the remap after i have had the problem resolved and what their contribution was in solving it.After all,with their work and my loss of it due ...
by mickpd
Sun May 16, 2004 12:21 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

Thanks for the reply and anything else that may be of help. I dont have access to the car at present due to working away from home.I will try your suggestions when i can get back.I have also been told to check for air leaks,but where are the most obvious places to look? If it is a simple problem to ...
by mickpd
Sat May 15, 2004 9:17 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE
Replies: 14
Views: 1794

SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE

Can any of you techies help me with a problem? My engine suddenly dies without warning (dangerous at r/bouts,T junctions,etc). it will do it at any rpm,sometimes will cut in/out sparodically before stopping.It will then start ok with the key but problem still persistent.I tried this test.....Normal ...
by mickpd
Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:13 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SPEED LIMITER REMOVAL
Replies: 6
Views: 708

Thanks for the replies lads. Ive just collected the car from AMD today.They cannot remove the limiter,but have re-mapped the ECU and fitted a massive, hybrid exhaust system,and viper D /Vs. Torque is well up now.I am impressed with final result.
by mickpd
Sun Apr 25, 2004 9:03 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: SPEED LIMITER REMOVAL
Replies: 6
Views: 708

SPEED LIMITER REMOVAL

Hello all,i have just joined the fold.Can any of you technical dudes tell me how to remove (and the removal process of) the speed limiter.1996 A4 with 2002 2.7 Biturbo transplant.Thanks for any help

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