Audi 80 Cabriolet 1994 2.6 V6 issues.

[Huntsman]

I have a few simple issues to fix on the Audi I just bought.

Its a manual soft top - but I have a flashing red light for the roof on the dash.

Central locking not working.

Can't open boot most of the time, but sometimes does.

Central locking iffy.

I see a plethora of Audi forums, is there one in particular that's best for searching for common faults, diagnosis etc?

Plus, is there an equivalent to the realoem website for BMW's?

Thanks Audi-ists!

[Huntsman]

jith said:

Hi huntsman,

Great motors these. These are the best Audi sites for help and advice. All the lads on there are so helpful and a huge amount of advice available. A great many of them are my customers too.

http://www.audifans.net/forums.html

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/

http://www.s2forum.com/

These sorts of problems with Cabs are usually down to the effects of dampness and lack of use. The flashing light can be a sticky sensor.

J

Thanks Jith.

I did a bit of googling last night and I suspect there's broken wires in the loom where is passes into the boot lid.

Seems a nice car, 132k miles, but a bit of a wander about on the motorway, suspect lots of tired bushes.

[Huntsman]

blade7 said:

Check if it's had the waterpump replaced, I think mine went around that mileage and it was normal I think. Good time to replace the cambelt if it hasn't been done too. It was years ago but I made up a simple fixture to lock the cams. I remember the metal fuel lines rotted under the car too. Lovely car and felt really solid.

Thanks, yes, 2k miles back the water pump and the belts done, cost the chap more than I paid for the car.

[Huntsman]

istoo said:

oh and yes realOEM equivalent
http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/au/A80/

Very useful thanks.