Latest update
Swapped the CCCU and now everything works as it should (alarm and Central locking problems disappeared) - Thanks for the CCU Wassap !!!
Just plugged it in and coded the key via VCDS and hey presto !!!
Fitted the replacement rear light cluster (there was a hole in one - I though that only happened on a Golf )
(thanks again Wassap!!!)
Replaced the broken mirror head on the passenger door (thanks yet again to Wassap for a perfect matching mirror)
I had bought a heated mirror glass on eBay but it was more hassle than I wanted. The connectors wouldn't go on tightly enough and they obstructed the plate that the mirror sticks to. I probably could have cut the plate but I can do without the hassle! I think I will try a different seller next time, or even Audi!!!
But while I had the doorskin off I noticed a problem. The cable from the inside door handle to the door lock was broken !!!
Never replaced one before so I did not know if it was a big job or not.
I went to Audi to order the cable and it was in stock an under £8 Another result!!!
It was obvious that the alloy interior door skin would have to come off, lots of screws !!
But I was worried about the window motor, that definitely had to come off too. But it was easy, just undoing the three screws and the motor can be pulled off (ingenious design I thought!!) The lugs can then be released by pinching the sides and the motor, mounting and mechanism are completely out of the way!
BUT was so disappointed when I got the alloy skin off, because the other end of the cable disappears into the heart of the lock and that is behind the main doorskin.
as you can see here
I didn't want to have to take the window frame out and remove the lock, because they have to be aligned properly when re-fitted, but it looked like I had no choice.
But I pushed the end of the inner cable that was left (just two inches left) and as it turned it just fell out !! Result, the reason being is that it is also cleverly designed and has a simple "T" shape that slots into the lever and that means that you DON'T have to get to the lock at all. Just manually raise the brass coloured lever (can be seen in the photo) and you will see the slot for the T peg. A little bit of fiddling and way you go !!!
A few minutes later, the door was fully assembled and job done!!!
Had a new windscreen fitted today too, because of the usual scratches from the wiper, this one had a 3" wide patch as well, right in vision, so it had to be replaced (£150 including fitting at home, not bad I suppose).
New wiper fitted and the arm twisted to get the required clearance to prevent further scratches and another job done.
Bonnet needed a re-spray, going matt and a scratch and small dent, so had a quote of £130 (again, not bad)
Focus is on MOT now, but I have the brake pad wear warning and the pad and connectors are fine, even joining the ends together doesn't get rid of it, so there must be a break in the loom. I will have a look tomorrow and that is one of the few warning lights that does not constitute a fail in the "improved" test. But I just want it fixed properly, not just shorted out anyway.
The engine light is on and indicating a Lambda sensor fault (pre-Cat) bought one on eBay that was titled (pre
and post Cat) but it will fit post-Cat for the A2 and a different plug on the pre Cat one, so I need another one.
Once I have these little jobs done it is off to the MOT station and time for the fingers to be crossed again!!!
Watch this space!!
Steve B