For the process of handling the LEDs while they are supplied with their operating voltage and not covered by their respective filters or diffuser screens, the following instructions must be observed:
1. Repairs and function checks may be carried out with protection glasses only.
The used glass material must have a UV- or sun ray protection filter (e. g. UVEX sportstyle 9186 088).
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I replaced the Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioning Roller, Tensioning Dampener, and Ribbed (accessory) Belt on my 2002 Audi TT 225 (AMU engine). I documented the process in this write-up, which is intended to serve as a reference only. No liability is assumed for use of any information contained within.
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The Dension Gateway Five lets you connect your iPod or USB storage (stick, hard drive or mass storage capable mp3 player) to your original car radio, providing music playback, menu based control and charging.
The Gateway Five also offers Bluetooth connectivity for music streaming (via A2DP) and handsfree mobile call handling via the original buttons and screens of your vehicle.
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The engine control unit has a self-diagnosis capability. Before carrying out repairs and fault finding the fault memory must be interrogated. The vacuum hoses and connections must also be checked (unmetered air).
- Fuel hoses in engine compartment must only be secured with spring-type clips. Clamping-type or screw-type clips must not be used.
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When servicing the accessory drive system, it is very important to change the tensioner and the drive belt. With SKF you get a belt that is the same length as the OE (the belt is sold separately), which reduces the risk of breakage further down the road. The tensioner (VKM 31034) contains two parts – a plastic idler and a spring mounted together.
VKM 31034 System layout
The layout diagram above shows that all of the components (ALT, PS and AC) are driven by the auxiliary belts. That’s why we strongly recommended fitting the exact OE belt length when servicing the auxiliary drive system!
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While simple in principle, the S-Flo for the 2.7l twin turbo produces quite tangible increases in engine power and smoothness. The improvements are from a combination of air filter design (the unique venturi shaped base of the ITG filter) and the precise mandrel bent transition tube. Our scan tool measurements recorded an average increase of 25 grams-per-second of air through the mass air flow sensor (MAF), with a dramatically smoother flow curve. We believe you will be quite pleased with the S-Flo. Thank you for your purchase!
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AIM has developed special applications for many of the most common ECUs: by special applications we mean user-friendly systems which allow to easily connect your ECU to our high tech data loggers: user needs only to install harness between the logger and the ECU. Once connected, the logger displays (and/or records, depending on the logger and on the ECU data stream) values like RPM, engine load, throttle position (TPS), air and water temperatures, battery voltage, speed, gear, lambda value (air/fuel ratio) analog channels…
All AIM loggers include – free of charge – Race Studio 2 software, a powerful tool to configure the system and analyze recorded data on your PC.
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Kit Contents: 1. DICE Module 2. Audi radio interface cable (vehicle specific cable) 3. Docking Cable
Installation Steps for this kit
1. Pull vehicle into service bay and access trunk area.
2. Disconnect both battery terminals. These cables must be disconnected during installation to insure proper initialization of the DICE module when the DICE when it is connected.
3. Remove radio by inserting the (4) factory keys (not included) into the slots on each corner of the radio.
4. CD changer interface will be on left hand side of radio, it is the smaller left-hand connector on the bottom of the harnesses. Remove all wiring from the radio unit and remove from vehicle.
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The Bi-Pipe installation procedures for Audi S4:
1. Allow engine to cool before beginning installation.
2. Remove throttle body cover by twisting the two ¼ turn mounting screws and pulling straight up on the cover.
3. Remove two screws securing the fresh air intake ducting.
4.Remove ducting by pulling up on the left side first and then pull out.
5.Remove two 8mm nuts and washers securing the boost sensor.
6.Remove two 5mm allen head bolts securing the boost sensor bracket and remove bracket.
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For preparation of the vehicle, you may either place the car on ramps or you may place it on jack-stands and remove the front wheels. Be sure that you order the correct alternator with the correct amperage. You may want to wait to order your new alternator until you see what the old one looks like. Mine was 120A. Be sure to have your faulty alternator tested to be sure that this is the part that is failing. You may want to be sure that when you order a new alternator that you get one with the pulley already installed. I tried to buy an AutoLite from the auto parts store and the pulley from the old alternator would not work on the AutoLite. I think this is the same for some Bosch as well. I think the pulley configuration varies. You may want to also replace the V belt since you’ll have it off for this repair anyway. You may also want to replace your power steering fluid after you’re done with the repair since you should be doing this periodically anyway.
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