Christine is back

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:24 pm

Currently Under the car. From what I am being informed
Front leak is the near side turbo oil drain pipe.
Other leak is the transfer box output shaft oil seal.
Waiting for a price and parts availability.
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Re: Christine is back

Post by Mark-RS » Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:08 pm

Never rains but it pours right ?

At least it ticks a few things off the list. Less to hopefully go wrong down the line. At least, that's the way I like to look at it :-)

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:42 pm

Mark-RS wrote:
Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:08 pm
Never rains but it pours right ?

At least it ticks a few things off the list. Less to hopefully go wrong down the line. At least, that's the way I like to look at it :-)
Exactly this. That’s also the way I am looking at it. Plus the two rocker cover gaskets have a small leak.
Get these done at the same time.
Was going to be done last time. But the gaskets didn’t arrive.

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:42 pm

Spare parts are due to arrive tomorrow.
So will be heading to Neston again very soon.
Hope this visit cures the two oil leaks.
Fingers crossed

Brake problem now sorted.
Calipers discs and pads to the front
Brake booster valve replaced.
Flex hoses replaced
The awkward vac pipes below the air box were also replaced.
Rear calipers discs and pads were done last year so hopefully brakes are now good for a while.

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:31 pm

One step forward and two steps backwards at the moment.
Parking sensors playing up. Long continuous beep when reverse selected.
Drivers in door light stopped working. Micro switch ???

Don’t care at the moment cos I am still ecstatic with the pedal box fix. Sorry to keep going on about this. But the difference in the driving experience is immense.

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Re: Christine is back

Post by Shoppinit » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:36 pm

Turns out the constant bone shaking was what was keeping everything else working. Funny how it goes.
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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:40 pm

Ha ha Ben. Now isn’t that the truth.
My bank account is now empty.
Starting on my wife’s.
For gods sake don’t tell her ?

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Post by Mɐʇʇ » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:46 pm

Yup, most commonly the microswitch in the lock mechanism (assuming you already checked the bulb).
I've not found a good aftermarket replacement yet, so I can only recommend new OEM locks.

Fortunately actual replacement is easy, even though you do have to remove the entire window assembly - it's not as scary as it looks.
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Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:31 pm
Drivers in door light stopped working. Micro switch ???
"not a professional engineer, mechanic and mechanist"

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:32 pm

Hi Matt. Do you have to remove the door card to check or replace the bulb.

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Re: Christine is back

Post by Mɐʇʇ » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:37 pm

Assuming you mean the puddle light - nah. The unit just prizes out from below.

You can tell if it's the microswitch or not though.
If the interior lights are off and you open the door - if the lights come on, it's likely the bulb. If the lights stay off, it's likely the microswitch.
(Assuming you have the interior lights set to come on when the door opens)

I've replaced all my door locks & puddle lights at some point - just one of those things. I actually got the LED puddle lights that project "RS6" onto the ground. Some call it cheezy, but I like it.
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Re: Christine is back

Post by Shoppinit » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:39 pm

You can test the microswitches with the Vagcom, too.
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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:49 pm

Cheers guys. When I open the door the interior lights illuminate.
So hopefully it might be the bulb. Will check it this afternoon.
I did replace both front door locks around two years ago. So if I am lucky it won’t be that.

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Re: Christine is back

Post by Lander91 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:18 am

Mɐʇʇ wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:37 pm
. I actually got the LED puddle lights that project "RS6" onto the ground. Some call it cheezy, but I like it.
Hi Matt, got a link to the ones you bought? Any buffoonery to get then to work or do they come with resistor's etc?

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Re: Christine is back

Post by steve2003rs6 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:04 pm

Replaced the drivers door puddle light bulb.
Still not working.
Have to dig deeper.
My wife has tidied up the garage again.
Cannot locate my multi meter.
Or anything else for that matter.
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Re: Christine is back

Post by Mɐʇʇ » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:50 pm

Lander91 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:18 am
Hi Matt, got a link to the ones you bought? Any buffoonery to get then to work or do they come with resistor's etc?
Just ebay - google for Audi Puddle Light.
There's 100's of them. Most of my bulbs were blown and/or there was corrosion on the contacts, so I was just going to replace them and spotted these so thought I'd give em a go.
They work very well.
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