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Ask whoever you pick to pull the stored fault codes from every module, not just the engine ECU, since low-voltage events leave traces in the body and head unit modules. Also check for water ingress around the rear tailgate and footwell areas, which …
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Waiting for bouncing or uneven wear is the expensive way to do it, since worn shocks chew tires before you ever see a symptom. A bounce test at a shop takes ten minutes. Honestly I'd just do them in pairs and be done with it.
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The sixth gen has an electronic parking brake on the rears, so if only the fronts are worn you can skip that service mode entirely. For the fronts, make sure they clean the hub face, torque the wheel nuts in a star pattern, and use wheel protectors …
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Focus models with start-stop need an AGM, and a cheap flooded one won't survive the cycling in this heat. Match the group size and CCA to the old label, and check the date sticker on the new one before it goes in. Some of the newer ones also want th…
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Coyote injector tick is common, especially on direct injected setups, and it usually stays constant regardless of engine temperature. A manifold leak tends to tick on a cold start and fade as the metal expands. If the tick follows engine speed and g…
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Shaded parking really does help longevity more than people expect, noticed my film held its clarity noticeably better on the side of the car that gets less direct sun exposure during the day compared to the side that's constantly baking.
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Can't personally vouch for that specific shop but the actuator issue you're describing is common enough that most decent independent Audi specialists should be able to diagnose it quickly with the right software. Worth asking upfront rather than ass…