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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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For fault codes, you can find them here:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index...ry:Fault_Codes
If you don't see the one you're looking for, click "Next 200" at the bottom.

AIRBAG light is likely a loose connector under the seat. This is one idea:
http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22255
Many people including myself have simply wrapped a zip tie around the airbag connectors (they are yellow) under the passenger and driver seats, and cleared the fault code to get the light to go away. You won't know which airbag is causing the fault unless you scan with a VAG-COM though (which you'll also need to clear the fault code).

The solid ABS light/flashing brake light is generally a faulty ABS module - this is quite common. Most of the time you can send the module to a company, pay a fee, and they will repair it. These are a couple places people have used (I used the Cheap ABS option):
http://modulemaster.com/en/Audi/index.php
http://cheapabs.com/index.html
 
Old Jan 29, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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the biggest problem with he sunroof is, they're plastic tracks.

stupid to be plastic but ive had problem with metal ones too but still dumb.

ur tracks are probably broken or missing pieces wich is why it came off track.
$1,600 is uber cheap for a a4, ull prolly have to but decent money into it.

what year/engine do you have?
 
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:34 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by foxracing4500
my car is a 98 1.8t

Also thanks metalman for the link, greatly appreciate it!

After I got the sunroof in place where it was lined up with the roof I just snipped the 3 cords to it, lights still work but I really dont wanna deal with that again!

Anyways so far so good I do really like the car =)
Post a few pictures of her.
 
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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You could always take the sunroof out and replace it with one of these.

 
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Ha... that's the first thing I thought of when he said sunroof issues...

TB kit with WP, tensioner, and every other thing you need to do the complete job at blauparts.com. If you're mechanically inclined (which you seem to be) you can knock it out in about 6-8 hours, maybe less if you're really good.

Once you determine what your codes are, the guys here can be much more helpful with some repair options.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike-2ptzero
You could always take the sunroof out and replace it with one of these.

Nice product placement, Pepsi would be proud.
 
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by auditech79
Nice product placement, Pepsi would be proud.
i dont get it...



also if the water pump and tb need to be done... its not that hard and the kit is cheap. i did it myself and saved my self a lot of money


www.blauparts.com has the kits.
 



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