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by David_Smith2003
Fri Oct 10, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Intermittent Emission of Black Smoke.
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Intermittent Emission of Black Smoke.

The white smoke is much denser than water vapour.

It is vital to connect this at this juncture. I want to bring this to A1 in Cardiff, since it is the nearest location to me.


I will provide an update whenever I get a report.
by David_Smith2003
Fri Oct 10, 2025 12:53 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Intermittent Emission of Black Smoke.
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Intermittent Emission of Black Smoke.

Greetings This may be quite verbose, but it will provide a clearer understanding of the issue. Acquired a pre-owned W204 - 2012 C200 CDI last year, with about 107,000 miles and a satisfactory service history. One of the tasks performed by the prior owner was a forced DPF regeneration. Upon acquisiti...
by David_Smith2003
Tue Sep 23, 2025 8:04 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Genuine Audi Swivel/Retracting Towbar Retrofit for A4 B9 and Allroad
Replies: 6
Views: 1101

Re: Genuine Audi Swivel/Retracting Towbar Retrofit for A4 B9 and Allroad

I want to install a retrofit genuine retractable towbar. I visited Audi to purchase the component. The provided number is 8W0092157B, however I was informed that it requires license activation to function. The reseller refuses to activate it if I do the installation independently. I have not purchas...
by David_Smith2003
Tue Sep 16, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Rear brake pads and rotors
Replies: 7
Views: 909

Re: Rear brake pads and rotors

The accessibility to your vehicle is unclear to me, however bleeding the brakes is quite simple if access is adequate, and it is a favorable time to replace all the fluid anyway. Air ingress into the system may be mitigated by using brake hose clamps positioned at the terminus of the hose on the whe...
by David_Smith2003
Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:20 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: W639 exhibits low power with no apparent issues.
Replies: 6
Views: 783

Re: W639 exhibits low power with no apparent issues.

I am glad you have sorted it, Luke, and I appreciate you sharing the conclusion for the benefit of others.
by David_Smith2003
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Extensive Terms of Service revision
Replies: 8
Views: 1950

Re: Extensive Terms of Service revision

Indeed, it does.
The vehicle must be in park with the handbrake engaged to read and consent.
by David_Smith2003
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Extensive Terms of Service revision
Replies: 8
Views: 1950

Re: Extensive Terms of Service revision

Oh, the pinnacle of delight.

I really hope they would include this feature into the Connect app for their users. Thus, you resolve it in that manner.
by David_Smith2003
Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster
Replies: 9
Views: 1810

Re: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster

The traditional mechanic is becoming obsolete; technicians increasingly perform tasks dictated by computers. It disheartens me that you will not find a technician to disassemble a caliper or refurbish it in a traditional mechanical manner. I refer to the caliper, as I recently encountered one that w...