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Old 5th November 2021, 11:30 AM
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Got the letter for my 98 a4 but nothing for my 97 s8 even though it looks to be exactly the same wheel. Will ask the question at Audi when I eventually get round to taking it
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Old 5th November 2021, 01:36 PM
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Put your reg into the London LEZ checker, FL1 fails, FL2 passes.
Check Your Vehicle on this page: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/low-emission-zone
As Sarg says, great tip, and I get the same as him. MJ's comment below confirms what I have.

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single piece foglight grilles for one, the introduction of the S-mode gearbox
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Old 5th November 2021, 04:04 PM
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Both my 96 A8s show the recall. Guess I'll have to tow them to an Audi dealer!
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2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
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Old 5th November 2021, 04:09 PM
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This is the change from Bosch ME7.1 to 7.1.1 which adds some software tweaks to how the secondary air and cam timing works plus close-coupled pre-cats to achieve Euro 4 for the A8
I guess the removal of said secondary air valves is never mentioned
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Old 5th November 2021, 04:59 PM
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i had this info 3 years ago
and scapped 2 airbags cos of it
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Old 5th November 2021, 06:47 PM
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i had this info 3 years ago
and scapped 2 airbags cos of it
It was only launched in September this year - it’s a different issue to the previous one (although similar effect)
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Old 5th November 2021, 09:56 PM
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cricky thats some airbag issues Adrian
wonder if my A6,s are a problem
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Old 19th November 2021, 11:48 AM
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Just received my recall letter today. Mine is a 2000 FL1, I guess I'll have to try and arrange a visit to have it fixed. Says it should only take an hour but they may need the car longer.
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Old 19th November 2021, 05:42 PM
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I just found an FL2 airbag made by Takata Looks like none of us are safe then.
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Old 19th November 2021, 06:37 PM
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I just found an FL2 airbag made by Takata Looks like none of us are safe then.
So how can we easily check out whether we have or have not the Takata airbags?
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