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Originally Posted by Warren
Hi Teutonic,
They haven't done the job for me yet but they are probably going to get the job. I will post my feedback when done. 
On first impressions they seem like a good independent garage and are all Audi trained technicians. |
I take it you are referring to Inde-Tech - there have been many positive reports and generally good feedback about these guys. Even if you have to travel a couple of hundred miles, it should be worth it, with the reassurance that you know they will do an excellent job, and for a fair £££.
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Originally Posted by Warren
Re. Audi's overheads
The job is booked at 2.5 hours and the unit is £570 from Audi so that makes £500 per hour towards Audi's overheads! I can not justify that cost so yes i feel they are having a laugh.  |
I'm not too sure exactly what work you are detailing, for 2½ hours labour? If you are sure that it is only 2½, then OK, you're right to be miffed about the extortionate charge. Bear in mind, though, you can usually haggle, even with main dealer prices, as I always do!
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Originally Posted by Warren
I've put the car on our diagnostics (Modis) and get the following fault code F125 transmission range sensor no plausable signal. This was the same fault reading on a VAG-COM.
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OK, but what was the full 5-digit code? Usually, with the basic EOBD/OBD-II fault code readers, they merely just throw one, or maybe two basic "generic" codes. However, VAG-COM should show the generic, AND a few more detailed "manufacturer-specific" codes.
Your Modis scanner - that is very similar to the Snap-On 2500 scanner?? If so, I have had some "issues" with one of them, failing to clear codes properly, and even failing to interrogate certain modules at all.
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Originally Posted by Warren
The actual exchange of the unit is quite an easy job when up on a ramp. If I did decide to go down the Re-manufactured route (the cheapest by far) do these control units need coding to the vehicle?
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OK. I don't know about any "recoding", but I would guess that it would need "adaptation", just like throttle bodies do. Surely the VAG-COM should point you in the right direction with that issue.
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Originally Posted by Warren
I see you have a CBR 600FX, great bike I had one for about 2 years. was a great all rounder.
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Yeah, I often think about trading it for something different, but it really is a great little bike, but maybe a touch too cramped for me . . . .
