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Hi again,, here's another one! VCDS lite, fault-
'Throttle body- fault in basic setting P1559'.
What is it, & how to remedy. All help, as ever, warmly welcomed. Thanx! Dave

Ah,, I was afraid of that. Never mind, had to ask,,,thanx for helping, 'tis appreciated.

Think the clue is in the last line - wheel bearings.

Get that fixed

Yes, but if the software can flag up which sensor it is, then I can go straight there, I have already had a look with the whe ...

Hi I have the above, can the lite version pinpoint which wheel gives a 00597 abs fault code and MIL? Its a speed discrepancy from a wheel sensor- but can I find out which wheel with this version? Than ...

Hi everyone. I have an occurring ABS light, on my 1999 1.8 B4 cabby, I know there is a wheel bearing on its last legs, but I've had the wheels off and can't pick up where it is...I'm pretty sure its a ...

Hiy'll. Looking for the rear silencer box for the above, may consider centre section too if priced right. Or source of supply in UK at sensible money, mild steel or stainless, thanx.

Hi all... as above. I have a temp gauge that takes ages to rise from the bottom, never going above 60 for most part. Or with heater on, never gets off the bottom. Heater works well enough, warms up in ...

Thats useful....have you a link please- my search found nowt! Cheers

Yep,, seems to be 3 8mm nuts. Will carefully have a go this weekend, hope I can seal it without it showing too much. Ta all for the info.

Thats pretty much the scenario I thought it would be. It even LOOKS brittle! It's faded but still works; I read somewhere they are hard to get too. Are there screws inside that need the lid liner to b ...

As above- not the boot, just the lid. When its opened after rain, a load runs out of the front edge in to the drain channel behind the roof/ rear panel, some does splash into the boot, but thats not t ...

ta to all who replied- lost out on the one I was looking at- it sold! maybe a 1.9 is available, so we'll see!

Anyone know any good mechs or parts supply in south Cheshire / north Staffs? Ta!

Hi MH,,, not sure what hp is in the one I am looking at. My old 100 was an "ordinary" auto, but had a freewheel on top (like a bicycle; it disengaged when coasting in top), as for not being ...

Cheers James,, don't need a q anyway. Seen the odd ref to the v6 being a bit fragile, hence my posts. As the car I have seen is an 02 and has only done 81k, maybe it has spent long time off road, or o ...

Cheers for that Moosehead. I currently have a laguna diesel estate, which have their faults for sure (forums full of it) but have had renault espaces for last 13 years and love em to bits. Thinking o ...

Looking at one as above, an auto 2.5 tdi v6 with 81k and fsh. Known faults? Service liabilities i.e. cambelt, etc etc? What do our readers recommend? Economy on urban use? All helpful info anyone can ...

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Topic: 1999 cab 1.8 B4
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 9833	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:35 pm Subject: 1999 cab 1.8 B4
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 9833	Hi again,, here's another one! VCDS lite, fault- 'Throttle body- fault in basic setting P1559'. What is it, & how to remedy. All help, as ever, warmly welcomed. Thanx! Dave
Topic: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Forum: Technical Posts Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:39 pm Subject: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Ah,, I was afraid of that. Never mind, had to ask,,,thanx for helping, 'tis appreciated.
Topic: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Forum: Technical Posts Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:52 pm Subject: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Think the clue is in the last line - wheel bearings. Get that fixed Yes, but if the software can flag up which sensor it is, then I can go straight there, I have already had a look with the whe ...
Topic: VCDS Lite on 99 1.8 cabby B4-- ABS??
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 23000	Forum: VAG - COM and other diagnostic tools Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:24 pm Subject: VCDS Lite on 99 1.8 cabby B4-- ABS??
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 23000	Hi I have the above, can the lite version pinpoint which wheel gives a 00597 abs fault code and MIL? Its a speed discrepancy from a wheel sensor- but can I find out which wheel with this version? Than ...
Topic: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Forum: Technical Posts Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:42 am Subject: ABS fault light lit- VCDS lite??
billy_bottle Replies: 5 Views: 24467	Hi everyone. I have an occurring ABS light, on my 1999 1.8 B4 cabby, I know there is a wheel bearing on its last legs, but I've had the wheels off and can't pick up where it is...I'm pretty sure its a ...
Topic: 99 1.8 B4 cabrio stuff wanted
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 8243	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:09 pm Subject: 99 1.8 B4 cabrio stuff wanted
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 8243	Hiy'll. Looking for the rear silencer box for the above, may consider centre section too if priced right. Or source of supply in UK at sensible money, mild steel or stainless, thanx.
Topic: 1999 1.8 petrol, thermostat location/replace? & Lo power
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 7455	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:15 pm Subject: 1999 1.8 petrol, thermostat location/replace? & Lo power
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 7455	Hi all... as above. I have a temp gauge that takes ages to rise from the bottom, never going above 60 for most part. Or with heater on, never gets off the bottom. Heater works well enough, warms up in ...
Topic: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:46 pm Subject: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Thats useful....have you a link please- my search found nowt! Cheers
Topic: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:52 am Subject: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Yep,, seems to be 3 8mm nuts. Will carefully have a go this weekend, hope I can seal it without it showing too much. Ta all for the info.
Topic: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:07 am Subject: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Thats pretty much the scenario I thought it would be. It even LOOKS brittle! It's faded but still works; I read somewhere they are hard to get too. Are there screws inside that need the lid liner to b ...
Topic: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	Forum: Audi Cabriolet Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:02 am Subject: Boot LID fills with water!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 31167	As above- not the boot, just the lid. When its opened after rain, a load runs out of the front edge in to the drain channel behind the roof/ rear panel, some does splash into the boot, but thats not t ...
Topic: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:53 am Subject: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	ta to all who replied- lost out on the one I was looking at- it sold! maybe a 1.9 is available, so we'll see!
Topic: Independents in Cheshire
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 7090	Forum: Audi Centres and Independents, tuning, styling, etc. Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:56 am Subject: Independents in Cheshire
billy_bottle Replies: 0 Views: 7090	Anyone know any good mechs or parts supply in south Cheshire / north Staffs? Ta!
Topic: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:51 am Subject: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Hi MH,,, not sure what hp is in the one I am looking at. My old 100 was an "ordinary" auto, but had a freewheel on top (like a bicycle; it disengaged when coasting in top), as for not being ...
Topic: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:36 pm Subject: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Cheers James,, don't need a q anyway. Seen the odd ref to the v6 being a bit fragile, hence my posts. As the car I have seen is an 02 and has only done 81k, maybe it has spent long time off road, or o ...
Topic: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:16 pm Subject: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Cheers for that Moosehead. I currently have a laguna diesel estate, which have their faults for sure (forums full of it) but have had renault espaces for last 13 years and love em to bits. Thinking o ...
Topic: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Forum: A6, S6, RS6, Allroad Forum Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:52 pm Subject: 02 a6 2.5 tdi- to buy or not? HELPPPPP!
billy_bottle Replies: 12 Views: 24272	Looking at one as above, an auto 2.5 tdi v6 with 81k and fsh. Known faults? Service liabilities i.e. cambelt, etc etc? What do our readers recommend? Economy on urban use? All helpful info anyone can ...