Petemate
07-04-2010, 10:24 PM
Having read through a lot of previous posts in this section, I am mow suffering seriously-fried brain....
Intending very shortly to get an A4 Avant about '56 reg. As an ex-mechanic, and having fitted tow-bars to many of my cars previously, I am confident with the Audi - until it gets to the electrics (although I am also OK with most vehicle electrics - eg, design and complete rewire of our old Model 'A' roadster replica)
It looks like it will be a vehicle-specific kit, as we tow a caravan and although it is only a small one (max weight 1000 kg) I naturally want the car to be OK. I have read horror stories on here regarding heavier duty fans and re-programming of the electrics for warning lights & reverse sensors etc - Scott of PFJ - are you out there??!!
I do not mind the pain of stripping half the car out; with some of my others - been there, done that. Is it possible for an Audi specialist (we have a good one less than 5 miles from me, run by a couple of mates now for years) to do the programming? (they have all the diagnostic stuff for the VW/Audi cars) or does it HAVE to be a main dealer?
Edited to add the following:-
How about the Skodas? Octavia from 2007 - Canbus wiring? Towbar prep from factory? (eg - cooling fan) Sorry for all the questions but we are struggling to make a decision within our budget & the Audis are a bit pricey.....
Intending very shortly to get an A4 Avant about '56 reg. As an ex-mechanic, and having fitted tow-bars to many of my cars previously, I am confident with the Audi - until it gets to the electrics (although I am also OK with most vehicle electrics - eg, design and complete rewire of our old Model 'A' roadster replica)
It looks like it will be a vehicle-specific kit, as we tow a caravan and although it is only a small one (max weight 1000 kg) I naturally want the car to be OK. I have read horror stories on here regarding heavier duty fans and re-programming of the electrics for warning lights & reverse sensors etc - Scott of PFJ - are you out there??!!
I do not mind the pain of stripping half the car out; with some of my others - been there, done that. Is it possible for an Audi specialist (we have a good one less than 5 miles from me, run by a couple of mates now for years) to do the programming? (they have all the diagnostic stuff for the VW/Audi cars) or does it HAVE to be a main dealer?
Edited to add the following:-
How about the Skodas? Octavia from 2007 - Canbus wiring? Towbar prep from factory? (eg - cooling fan) Sorry for all the questions but we are struggling to make a decision within our budget & the Audis are a bit pricey.....