With the permission of Parks853 (Original poster) and Anthony, I decided to remake the infamous B7 A4 FAQ( here!!!
Big and to Parks853 for starting this and those who have contributed prior, but sadly Parks left the Audi family leaving his child behind, so I have adopted his child and will raise it as my own, without forgetting who his father was. Being said, I am using OP's thread as the foundation, but have added substantially more information and deleted the dead links. This was/is a very tedious and extremely time consuming job, but it will serve the community well and at the end is all that matters.
What I want, is for my fellow member to take some time, read these posts and post any new information not currently present or corrections that is needed. I am also encouraging feedback either via pm or on this thread.
In summary, I am not discouraging the frequently repeated questions by new members, but rather providing a vast array of resources for the member! Lets make this an epic thread to help the community for generations to come! (if we have generations to come.) +1 for the community
****Links and photos change, report any dead links to this thread or via pm.****
***Please Note:*** Most exhausts might not be compatible with FWD/CVT or 3.2 engines. On most cases, exhausts that offer full catback/turbo back will fit if you make custom piping for your FWD/CVT or 3.2 engines. In other words, you may use the muffler's from a Quattro and have no problem.
***Note 2:*** Using RS4 or Quad Tip's require different valances from your standard A4 Non/Sline. You will be required to use an S4 valance to fit a Quad Tip Muffler.
*Note* - these can't be directly compared to aftermarket bars, which may be a different alloy, construction (hollow), etc.
RS4 Sway Bar - Part Number
OEM B7 RS4 22mm Rear Stabilizer Bar Pic
* B7 RS4 22mm Rear Stabilizer Bar - 8E0-511-409-AM or 8E0-511-409-AL (new number)
* 2 x Rubber bushings for bar - 8E0-511-327-B
* 2 x New clips for bar - 8A0-511-439
* 4 x Bolts for rear stabilizer bar - N-101-277-06
Last edited by Quattro; 03-09-2009 at 02:27 PM.
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*NOTE* - I am not a wheel professional and can’t guarantee these wheel offsets will fit. The offsets above place 70mm of rim from the mounting surface to the front edge (which is close to the fender). From installs listed on the forums and what manufactures sell; the offsets can be +/- 3mm from listed.
**NOTE** - The B7 A4 has very large stock front calipers (B5 S4 size) so becareful when purchasing rims. Due to their design (including spoke design) they may not fit over the calipers.
Suspension Related:
Stock Rotor size
* Front - 12.6"/320x30 mm - Ventilated disc / ContiTeves FNRG-60
* Rear - 11.3"/ 288x12 mm - Solid disc / TRW CII-41
RS4 Sway Bar - Part Number
OEM B7 RS4 22mm Rear Stabilizer Bar Pic
* B7 RS4 22mm Rear Stabilizer Bar - 8E0-511-409-AM or 8E0-511-409-AL (new number)
* 2 x Rubber bushings for bar - 8E0-511-327-B
* 2 x New clips for bar - 8E0-511-439
* 4 x Bolts for rear stabilizer bar - N-101-277-06
* Module 09 (Central Electrical), recode to ###XY, where:
X = DRL
0 – Halogen without DRL
1 – Halogen with DRL
2 – Bi-Xenon with DRL
3 – Bi-Xenon without DRL
4 – Bi-Xenon with DRL / tail light / license plate light
Y = Locale
1 – Rest of World / Nordic Countries / Denmark / Croatia / Baltic Countries with Bi-Xenon
2 – Nordic Countries / Denmark / Croatia / Baltic Countries without Bi-Xenon
3 – USA / Canada with Bi-Xenon
4 – Canada without Bi-Xenon
5 – Special Vehicles
*Bonus 1* Enable Dashboard Headlight Indicator
Module 17 (Instruments), recode to ??###, where ?? = [existing 2 digit value - 2]
NOTE - This mod tested on bi-xenon cars only; halogen cars may not work as intended.
Disable Seatbelt Chime (Still wear your seat belts, were applicable!
Module 17 (Instruments), recode to 00###Z#, where:
Z = Warning Type
0 – Disabled
1 – Europe NCAP – Visual indicator always on, audio chime for 91 seconds active
2 – USA & Canada NAR Old – Visual indicator & audio chime for 6 seconds at startup
3 – USA & Canada NAR New – Visual indicator on, audio chime every 30 seconds
4 – Europe NCAP including front passenger seat
5 – USA & Canada NAR Old including front passenger seat
6 – USA & Canada NAR New including front passenger seat (North American B7 default)
NOTE - All Module 17 recodes can be combined and done together. e.g. To do both above, recode to ??#Z1
- Affects: Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Average Fuel Consumption, Range, & Distance to Empty
- Default: 100%
- Range of values: 85 – 115%
Remote Window Functions
* Module 46 (Central Convienence), recode to [existing value + 64]
1-Click Unlock All Doors
Module 46 (Central Convienence), recode to [existing value - 4]
***Bonus 3*** Disable Auto-Lock
Module 46 (Central Convienence), recode to [existing value - 32]
NOTE - All Module 46 recodes can be combined and done together. e.g. To do all 3 above, recode to [existing value + 64 - 4 + 32]
Fixing Dip Headlights display
Headlight Adjustment
[Select]
[55 - Xenon Range]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 001
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The meas. block field now shows "Wait" and should switch to "Adjust Headlights" then (this may take up to 10 seconds).
Adjust the headlights using their manual adjusting screws as referenced against a suitable aiming target.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The adjustment should now be learned.
[Done, Go Back]
Don't forget to check/clear fault codes afterwards.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
"I always wondered what sex on a stair master would be like" - MattzWarsteiner
"ALL I REMEMBER IS ARGURFIN WITH DRCURITY AND THEM KICKING me out of neptunes i ve had like 6 LIT's biches is crazy my backj fucking hurts" - El_Chapusca
"Avatar+Shrooms=stick your dick in your cigarette lighter and control your car with your mind and feelings." - Shnab
"I always wondered what sex on a stair master would be like" - MattzWarsteiner
"ALL I REMEMBER IS ARGURFIN WITH DRCURITY AND THEM KICKING me out of neptunes i ve had like 6 LIT's biches is crazy my backj fucking hurts" - El_Chapusca
"Avatar+Shrooms=stick your dick in your cigarette lighter and control your car with your mind and feelings." - Shnab
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
wow...that was very awesome! I hope this gets stickied, and the title gets changed...it MUST get changed! LOL!
Edited right on time!!!
Channa
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2012 Q5 - Black | Black | Premium Plus | S-Line | Nav | B & O
2008 - DTM | Sprint Blue Pearl | Black leather/Alcantara | Navi | CF trim | OEM 18" RS4s
De-Badged | Huper Optik 50% | RS Quattro CF Bumper Trim | V1 | STaSIS Cat-Back Exhaust | VMR V713s
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
Randy.. great post, man. Thanks for the amazing effort and time to build this. Just one question though. Is there a reason why you left out STaSIS for the exhaust upgrade section?
Accelerating Under Demonic Influence
06 A4 S-Line 2.0T Quattro Tip Nav, BT, Bose, SIRIUS, 6CD Changer, Bi-Xenon, Sport Suspension
Mods: GIAC-X, ECS Smoked reflectors, Passport 9500i, RS4 rear Sway, Carbonio Intake, Cupra R Splitter, RS4 Pedals, STaSIS Exhaust, Hawk HPS pads, SS brake lines, Omori Vent Gauge
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
a4 mods.com
atp intercooler
repeated rs4 sway info
no intakes/ intake pipes including diy silicone and cone filters
nuespeed race 2.0f 2.0r
avant info
diverter valves/ bov/ spacers
pvc fix(s)
Shock info/companies
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
will do, it was late...i could barely see last night...Andrew, I know I cant believe I forgot REMUS!!! I feel horrible, ran it for years and it didnt come to mind.
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
The DIY for the sat radio install is HORRIBLE, and completely wrong - this link should be removed and forever stricken.
I posted better DIY in a thread a while back both for sat radio and for the Symphony II to Symphony II+ conversion. ENJOY - I hope you can add them to the thread.
DIY for Symphony II to a Symphony II+
With the proper harness from euro parts (symphony II to symphony II+ (specify with or without Bose, it matters)), the diversity antenna adapter (a must have for good radio reception), and the removal rings you will be all set.
1. Insert keys - pull to remove the old unit, disconnect all wires.
2. Connect the euro parts harness to connections in dash before connecting to unit, it's easier - (you will have one unused plug on your harness which is for the phone (I assume you probably don't have the phone hookup) so nothing gets plugged in there.
3. Take the diversity antenna connector from the old unit (tan square with a pink clip on it) - remove the small pink clip and remove the tan plastic housing so you are down to the metal connector on the wire. Insert this wire into the empty space on your diversity antenna adapter by removing the pink clip on the diversity antenna adapter and inserting the wire and then putting the pink clip back in.
4. Connect the "cable tv" looking antenna cable to the other side of the diversity/antenna adapter.
5. Plug in the square block harness adapter to the unit and lock it in using the built-in lever.
6..Plug in the diversity antenna adapter to the unit.
7. Ease the unit back into the dash, pushing the harness and extra wires out of the way. TEST THE UNIT and be prepared to enter your key code - make sure it unlocks.
8. If everything works, push unit the rest of the way into the dash. Hopefully hear 4 clicks as each corner locks into place.
*PS - No need to disconnect the battery for this swap - some threads say to disconnect.
*PPS - Some people are having problems with the OEM iPod adapter after this swap. I don't have an iPod adapter and thus had no trouble. Some have suggested that if you have the iPod adapter that you SHOULD disconnect the battery to avoid a problem here. I can't confirm or deny this information.
OEM Satellite Radio Install - DIY
I added the newest revision of the XM module to my car - I purchased the receiver on here on the forums.
The install is very easy.
1. Once you have the receiver all you have to do is go to the left side of the trunk, open the cubby door, and pull out the tray, it looks like rectangle block with two screwdriver pry sections on the bottom. Take a cloth over a screwdriver and pry open (opens like a drawer). Pull it all the way out.
2. If you stick your hand way back there (and to the right) you will find the harnesses for the XM and/or Sirius radio (you will feel them and see them when you pull toward you). The wires will be folded back on themselves and zip tied by the factory to keep them out of the way and from bouncing around (you will know what I mean when you see it). Carefully cut the zip tie and remove any foam that might be covering the plastic harnesses.
3. Slide Sat receiver into tray/drawer and secure with screws (you may have the screws) or secure with double sided tape on the tray.
4. Slide the drawer back into the slots on the cubby. You are now done in the trunk. YAY!
5. Go and test your sat button - If it works - great - but more than likely it will still say "No Sat Radio" or something to that effect. If it does not work you have one more important step.
6. Go here: http://audi.barrystuff.com/s4/satRad...sat_canBus.pdf
You have to switch the CAN BUS connection near the passenger foot well - Don't be intimidated - this is a peace of cake. Don't be afraid to pull straight up on the plastic molding. Removing the CAN BUS connector is tricky - I fought with the dang thing for over 20 minutes before I was able to sneak it out. It has some kind of clip on it to release it and I couldn't figure it out for a while, then it just popped out on me. So, if anyone has a trick on this (besides playing around with it for 20 minutes) feel free to post. Really - it's easy. Once this connection is switched - see photos and directions in PDF, you are done and you just have to call Sirius or XM to set up.
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One more thing - look at this website (link below) for "photo help" but know that this dude is a complete idiot because he didn't realize that the black rectangle is a tray that pulls out. Audi would never design a radio install that would require the dumb ass shit that he did in this DIY. You can see the "rectangle" drawer in his photos, apparently he never realized that the "drawer" was his access, not removing the entire side of the trunk wall. But again, his photos provide some reference to what I have inserted above. You don't need his tools or anything, so forget the rest, really.
***One more thing - If you have not yet purchased a receiver you can call your local Audi dealer to ask which sat radio modules will work with your vehicle - he gave me 4 different part numbers for mine. 2 for XM and 2 for Sirius - the original and then a newer part number for the revision (much like our many revisions of diverter valves) - In this case the newer part (the revised part number) will allow you to connect your sat radio to the Navigation Plus system if you ever decide to upgrade to the Navigation Plus system, whereas I don't think the older revision will work with NAV, but it will work with all other units. Enjoy
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MOST READ -
Great job!! Just a note, the Brilliant Black thread doesn't work because the link is ttp://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1990867#post1990867 and is missing the "h" at the very beginning to make it "http:..."
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
Originally Posted by audidrver
a4 mods.com
atp intercooler
repeated rs4 sway info
no intakes/ intake pipes including diy silicone and cone filters
nuespeed race 2.0f 2.0r
avant info
diverter valves/ bov/ spacers
pvc fix(s)
Shock info/companies
you the man!!!
What ^^ he said X2. Also the S4 rear valance picture is not working.
Might want to add info on Water/Meth kits as well.
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
randy, I have tons of info on steering wheels/installs, I think JMG's ipod hoookup DIY should be in here (DICE unit), and some other stuff. How should I go about this?
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
if anyone has direct links or have created threads about this...shoot me a pm and I will update the FAQ. I still need to finish up some minor things, but its coming along nicely.
Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
Originally Posted by audidrver
... Shock info/companies
you the man!!!
This was the first thing I scrolled down to look for since I was considering getting springs and shocks. Since I am the one looking, I don't have any links or anything. Great job on the overhaul... You are the man indeed...
-Steven
The International Order of Ninjas (ION) : GCC Ninja Extraordinaire
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to Parks853 for starting this and those who have contributed prior, but sadly Parks left the Audi family leaving his child behind, so I have adopted his child and will raise it as my own, without forgetting who his father was. Being said, I am using OP's thread as the foundation, but have added substantially more information and deleted the dead links. This was/is a very tedious and extremely time consuming job, but it will serve the community well and at the end is all that matters.
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- DTM | Sprint Blue Pearl | Black leather/Alcantara | Navi | CF trim | OEM 18" RS4s
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Re: The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -
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