Haynes Manual for A4 B7

[djgilson]

In case there is anyone out there who is even slower than me at finding out these things, there is now a Haynes Manual on these vehicles (2005 - 2008). Also one on the A3 8P (2003 - 2008).

Typical, you wait for years, and then two come along at once.

[Issac Hunt]

they aren't anything special though are they? for many jobs it just says "refer to main dealer"

you'd be better off using Elsawin, the exact info the dealers use - its far more comprehensive.

[WayneOB]

For those that do;

ISBN: 1844258858

for as little as £15.99 \0/

http://www.pickabook.co.uk/bookdetai...=9781844258857
or
http://www.base.com/buy/product/audi...1844258858.htm

cheapest I have found so far.

[djgilson]

I got mine from motoringbooksofbookham

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MOTORING-BOOKS-AND-MANUALS

at £14.49 each post free. But when I checked just now, the one for the A4 (Haynes 4885) was missing from the site.

[jangles]

I've been looking for such a manual, thanks for the the tips. However, if you visit the Haynes website and look up the description of this manual, it's distinguished by what it doesn't include -

Audi A4 Petrol & Diesel (Jan 05 to Feb 08) 54 to 57
Saloon and Estate (Avant) (model code B7) with 4-cylinder engines.
Does NOT cover Quattro, S4, RS4 or Cabriolet, models with Tiptronic transmisson, or revised A4 range introduced March 2008.

Petrol: 1.8 litre (1781cc) and 2.0 litre (1984cc) 4-cyl, inc. turbo.
Does NOT cover 1.6 litre or V6 or V8 engines.

Turbo-diesel: 1.9 litre (1896cc) and 2.0 litre (1968cc) 4-cyl.
Does NOT cover V6 engines.

I have an '06-plate A4 2.0 TDI S-Line multitronic. I guess that's not covered in this manual. Good to know before buying.

[iwaters]

they aren't anything special though are they? for many jobs it just says "refer to main dealer"

you'd be better off using Elsawin, the exact info the dealers use - its far more comprehensive.

Yes this is often true. They are great for more simple cars but I have found for high end cars they quote the above a lot.

What I do find them good for is showing you that you don't always need to use that expensive gold plated VAG tool for a job and how you can make your own.

[Kalavera]

@jangles
It should cover your car for everything except the gearbox but the look of it. It's on my Christmas list anyway!

[djgilson]

Yes, it's as well to know what these Manuals don't cover - my A3 DSG is not covered, nor is my A4 quattro - but that still leaves 99% of stuff covered, and I find Haynes very good on the awkward things like trim removal which are pretty common.

[jangles]

@Kalavera, thanks.

I read this text -

Does NOT cover [...] models with Tiptronic transmisson

to mean they're not covered at all. Hardly the case though

[jangles]

Maybe Halfords are stocking these manuals now as I encountered one this morning in Halfords in Reading. The only one they had - I bought it.