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Old 09-17-2005, 03:48 PM
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Default is a flashing CEL very bad? right now its just solid on, but it was flashing before... car seems to

run fine though...

started flashing when i was at the track.
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flashing means its working ...... like the hard drive light on your computer
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Default when that happens..you need to vag it.

check for DTC's when that happens. Then search under the DTC name to get an idea about a fix. If the AudiWorld search does not yield an answer...ask in the forum by stating the code(s)and any possible symptoms. Also, remind us what year and engine you have...it makes it easier sometimes to figure things out.
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I like my response better... but yours is more helpful
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Default I like your response better as well. I wanted to mention two things...

First, if you ever come across a full size pass. mirror and housing you are not gonna use and want to sell...think of me. I need to replace this tiny one and I'm too cheap to buy one at the dealer. Second, did you ever check out Becker HU's? People on here have asked about the Traffic Pro unit that is from Harman/Becker. I believe it was first introduced from Harman/Kardon..but did they get bought out or merge with Becker? I don't know but all the units have Becker on them now...thought you would like that. lol
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Default yeah....

use car-part.com

door mirror for 1999 A4, power, folding, R side, through 199,999.

as for the radio... I never bothered to change the head unit in the sedan since I just track/AX the car.



1999
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Audi A4 04122 $70 Specialized German Recycling USA-CA(Rancho-Cordova) Request_Quote 1-877-643-7626 Request_Insurance_Quote


1999
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Audi A4 Ele, thru VIN 199999, folding (opt 6- RH MD1221 $75.19 All Auto Parts Co. -- Gold Seal USA-CA(Fontana) Request_Quote 1-800-797-4595 Request_Insurance_Quote

1999
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Audi A4 -RH Ele thru VIN 199999 Foldng opt 6XK-U 15405 $Call Stockton Auto Dismantlers USA-CA(Stockton) Request_Quote 1-800-235-8733 Request_Insurance_Quote
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ROFL&gt; the car is busy, wait a moment!
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maybe it just needs to be defragged or formatted.
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Default oh my, that sounds serious....

thats expensive right?
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Default yes, but through 199,999 includes the small size mirror.

And I have had some of these places try to sell me a small one already. It lists many that are 200,000+ and are also the 99 A4. So from 200,000 is a different mirror that will not fit my A4? I'm not of the know on the different types other than big or small, sorry.
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