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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: 137

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: 200

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: 179

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: 1188

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: 1188

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: 1170

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...
by David_Smith2003
Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster
Replies: 9
Views: 1170

Re: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster

Currently retired and not employed for some years.
It has been a considerable duration since I replaced one, and not on a BMW, but it is indeed an unusual occurrence to malfunction, or so I believe.
Manufacturers prioritize cost reduction nowadays, which may result in increased failure rates.
by David_Smith2003
Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster
Replies: 9
Views: 1170

Re: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster

I will monitor the result; please inform us of your progress.
by David_Smith2003
Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster
Replies: 9
Views: 1170

Re: Replacement of Non-Bleed Brake Booster

Before you do any modifications, do you have a vacuum connected to it?