OFFICIAL: B6 A4 Random Little Question Thread

**JBF@Shyne** · 03-15-2011 08:16 PM

Over on G35Driver, we have a thread for random questions that may or may not have been answered in other threads. There are quite a few of knowledgeable members(including myself :) ) that contribute to all the questions asked in the thread.

Rather than some people spending a lot of time searching in hopes of finding their EXACT answer, they post in the "RLQ" thread and one of us either answers right away or those of us with skilled searching ability, we locate the applicable threads for them.

Its been a big hit over there and I thought I might share the wealth by starting a similar thread here.

Any takers?

**texasboy21** · 03-15-2011 08:24 PM

DIY for a ccm replacement?

**diplomat128** · 03-15-2011 08:28 PM

brilliant idea.

**JBF@Shyne** · 03-15-2011 08:32 PM

Here's one.

My drivers side exterior door handle "cover" is loose and it rattles when I close the door. I see some tabs that may be bent to make it tighter, but I don't want to damage anything. Anyone else have this problem?

**soulvxr6** · 03-15-2011 08:36 PM

i think its a great idea

**swededA4** · 03-15-2011 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by texasboy21

DIY for a ccm replacement?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ng-for-the-02s

**JBF@Shyne** · 03-17-2011 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by JBF@Shyne

Here's one.

My drivers side exterior door handle "cover" is loose and it rattles when I close the door. I see some tabs that may be bent to make it tighter, but I don't want to damage anything. Anyone else have this problem?

anyone?

**SLeal** · 03-17-2011 12:22 AM

If you life the door handle, theres a couple of flaps you push towards the rear of the car. It lets you take off the door handle piece and you can put silicone behind it to stop the rattle. I did the DIY a while back and remember seeing a thread for it that had pictures. Ill see if I can find it.

EDIT: Here it is!

**Outerfroggy1** · 03-18-2011 03:11 PM

Best idea for a thread ever! haha

Here's mine, Anyone know where I can buy a full set of triple square sockets? all I find online are small 4 or 5 piece kits that I'm not sure if they have all the sizes I'm going to need.

I'm looking for a full rail of a dozen sockets and whatnot.

**rollaphillie** · 03-18-2011 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Outerfroggy1

Best idea for a thread ever! haha

Here's mine, Anyone know where I can buy a full set of triple square sockets? all I find online are small 4 or 5 piece kits that I'm not sure if they have all the sizes I'm going to need.

I'm looking for a full rail of a dozen sockets and whatnot.

I got mine from here, http://www.haltonauto.com/, its not local to you but try calling them I'm sure they will ship within Canada.
I get most of my tools from them and 9/10 they are better priced and can get you anything you need

http://www.jetequipment.com/en/produ...8&groupid=1763, This is the set I purchased from them. Cant remember the price tho

What will you be using them for? I've only ever used the M10 bit for axles and front seats. The rest were a waste of money so far

good idea for a thread btw

**Outerfroggy1** · 03-20-2011 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by rollaphillie

I got mine from here, http://www.haltonauto.com/, its not local to you but try calling them I'm sure they will ship within Canada.
I get most of my tools from them and 9/10 they are better priced and can get you anything you need

http://www.jetequipment.com/en/produ...8&groupid=1763, This is the set I purchased from them. Cant remember the price tho

What will you be using them for? I've only ever used the M10 bit for axles and front seats. The rest were a waste of money so far

good idea for a thread btw

Mostly the drainplugs, seats and axles like you said. I've seen some pulleys on the engine that have what appears to be triple square bolts in them too. I need to replace the idler pulley once it warms up a bit. I would rather buy a large set to make sure I have them all, then to rip half the car apart and find out I don't have the right one :(

**n7plus1** · 03-20-2011 04:56 PM

good idea..youre my favorite newbie.

**1CleanB6** · 03-21-2011 06:36 AM

great idea! When i drive off in 1st gear, i hear like a "clunk clunk clunk..." in the low rpms then it goes away as i accelarate, this only happens in first pretty much, Is this due to a bad transmission mount? Any other thoughts on why it happens?

**EErie B6** · 03-21-2011 06:39 AM

I see one problem... this thread is going to turn into the "my question is small and i am too lazy to search thread"

**JBF@Shyne** · 03-21-2011 06:55 AM

^ pretty much...

but its better here than cluttering up the rest of the forum

**n7plus1** · 03-21-2011 01:23 PM

true...lets see.

**A4natomical** · 03-21-2011 01:34 PM

I searched and this is definitely not talked about...

Is there any way to replace the e-brake push button??

The only option I came across is the B7 push button which is a totally different design and not a direct swap.

**Outerfroggy1** · 03-22-2011 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by A4natomical

I searched and this is definitely not talked about...

Is there any way to replace the e-brake push button??

The only option I came across is the B7 push button which is a totally different design and not a direct swap.

Me too mine is scratched to shit!

**BNZ TOY** · 03-22-2011 02:05 PM

The round turning controller for the sun roof doesn't always work. If I have the sunroof open and turn the control to full close very quickly, it will almost never work. I have to hold it and turn it slowly.... little annoying thing, anyone else have this issue? However, i can turn it to OPEN very quickly and it'll work perfectly....

**AudiA4_20T** · 03-22-2011 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by BNZ TOY

The round turning controller for the sun roof doesn't always work. If I have the sunroof open and turn the control to full close very quickly, it will almost never work. I have to hold it and turn it slowly.... little annoying thing, anyone else have this issue? However, i can turn it to OPEN very quickly and it'll work perfectly....

It always reacted slow in my car too, not sure if that's just the processor on it or something

**jursch2211** · 03-22-2011 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by BNZ TOY

The round turning controller for the sun roof doesn't always work. If I have the sunroof open and turn the control to full close very quickly, it will almost never work. I have to hold it and turn it slowly.... little annoying thing, anyone else have this issue? However, i can turn it to OPEN very quickly and it'll work perfectly....

Mine does the same. I though there was a recall on the 2002 sunroof switch. Maybe I'm making that up????
I have two questions hopefully someone can answer,
1. Can the glove box latch be replaced and how do you remove it, just the latch inside the car. I found it using the search Clicky
2. Can the rear control arm bushings be replaced. About to do a full suspension upgrade and don't want to replace the rear control arms. Just wanted to know if the bushings can be replaced. TIA

**Shayneduboulay** · 03-22-2011 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by BNZ TOY

The round turning controller for the sun roof doesn't always work. If I have the sunroof open and turn the control to full close very quickly, it will almost never work. I have to hold it and turn it slowly.... little annoying thing, anyone else have this issue? However, i can turn it to OPEN very quickly and it'll work perfectly....

Mine did the same thing so I removed the entire unit and clean the contact as well as bending it a bit more so it has more resistance. It works perfect now!!

**Raiketsu** · 03-22-2011 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

It always reacted slow in my car too, not sure if that's just the processor on it or something

Same here. I always have to turn it to one notch before fully open to get it going, then turn it to fully open and it works then

**A4.Rob** · 03-22-2011 07:58 PM

this is a really good idea. A+

**Slavchob** · 03-22-2011 08:56 PM

My center console has the coating of paint (or whatever it is that Audi uses) on both sides of it closer to the shifter plate rubbing off probably because of the previos owners legs rubbing on it all the time. It has happened to both the sedan and cabrio, and is really obvious since it's shiny in the black interior and isn't matte. Any fix for this?

**OMGHI** · 03-22-2011 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by 1CleanB6

great idea! When i drive off in 1st gear, i hear like a "clunk clunk clunk..." in the low rpms then it goes away as i accelarate, this only happens in first pretty much, Is this due to a bad transmission mount? Any other thoughts on why it happens?

I have the same thing, its gotta be a control arm bushing issue of some sort. Anyone have this and know which bushing or mount causes this ??

**Raiketsu** · 03-22-2011 09:07 PM

....How do you change the title of a post?

**32_d3gr33s** · 03-22-2011 09:45 PM

2 Questions

1.) What spark plugs for a 2003 3.0

2.) Steps to removing valve cover on 3.0 (ie replacing gasket afterwards, etc. - i just want to take a peek inside)

**32_d3gr33s** · 03-22-2011 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Slavchob

My center console has the coating of paint (or whatever it is that Audi uses) on both sides of it closer to the shifter plate rubbing off probably because of the previos owners legs rubbing on it all the time. It has happened to both the sedan and cabrio, and is really obvious since it's shiny in the black interior and isn't matte. Any fix for this?

new console...

**sneakyboy1** · 03-22-2011 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by 32_d3gr33s

2.) Steps to removing valve cover on 3.0 (ie replacing gasket afterwards, etc. - i just want to take a peek inside)

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng110.shtml
This DYI is for a full TB replacement so if you just scroll down the page some it shows the actual VC removal etc.

**a4darkness** · 03-23-2011 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by Slavchob

My center console has the coating of paint (or whatever it is that Audi uses) on both sides of it closer to the shifter plate rubbing off probably because of the previos owners legs rubbing on it all the time. It has happened to both the sedan and cabrio, and is really obvious since it's shiny in the black interior and isn't matte. Any fix for this?

Close as I got, pretty sure Old Guy pioneered this one.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Touch-Up-Paint

**a4darkness** · 03-23-2011 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by Raiketsu

....How do you change the title of a post?

Edit Post + Go Advanced

**Raiketsu** · 03-23-2011 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by a4darkness

Edit Post + Go Advanced

Oops, I meant change the title of the thread that you created

**A4natomical** · 03-23-2011 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Raiketsu

Oops, I meant change the title of the thread that you created

Within the first two days or so you can click just to the right of the thread title on the main B6 forum page.

**motorsports916** · 03-23-2011 11:34 AM

is the recall on the sunroof switch for sure?? mine is HORRIBLE...

**boostedAvant** · 03-23-2011 12:11 PM

Good idea on this thread. I just hope people read through it instead of asking the same questions over and over.

**TFlanary** · 03-23-2011 01:21 PM

This thread would be better if it was a Q&A First post... but that would require a moderator to go through all the replies.

**SLeal** · 03-24-2011 12:16 AM

Anybody remember how or where to get blank key blades for a b7 key fob that are tough enough to get cut by a locksmith?

There were links in some of the numerous threads but all the links were dead. TIA

**a4darkness** · 03-24-2011 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by motorsports916

is the recall on the sunroof switch for sure?? mine is HORRIBLE...

Nope, but I couldn't agree with you more. Thankfully Martini did a great write up over on A4Mods:

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...s/sunroof.html

**AlanMGL** · 03-24-2011 04:25 AM

I put a black projector headlights from part4euro on my car. They look great, but now it gives me error for dipped left and right parking light. My signals work. Is there a way I can get rid of that error????????????? Thanks. great thread.

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