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  • 11-06-2013 4:41pm
    #1
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭


    I'm a member of an audi forum which is based in the UK but with lots of European members.
    I got a cruise control kit for my Audi 80 lately and stuck up a thread asking about the wiring side of fitting it. Got 2 pm's from members saying they would help me for a 30 pound fee.
    These lads were eastern european, now fair enough if someone does something for you, you sort them out, but these lads wanted me to send them money in return for telling me where 4 wires plug into. For all I know they hadn't a clue or i'd never hear from them again.
    But in my eyes the point of forums is for people with similar interests to come together to share information.
    Anyone experienced this?


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  • #2
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    wesf wrote: »
    Anyone experienced this?

    Wire me twenty euro and I'll tell you :D


  • #3
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    Tell them to go f*ck themselves!

    Keep on searching, you should find the info if you look hard enough!


  • #4
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    been looking for days now and no luck whatsoever!


  • #5
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    wesf wrote: »
    been looking for days now and no luck whatsoever!

    Have you tried a forum like autoshyte (spelt with an i not y).

    They have a large mix of posters who could help


  • #6
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    wesf wrote: »
    been looking for days now and no luck whatsoever!

    Have you started a thread about the issue here? There's a fair few VAG fanatics around that could see you right.


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  • #7
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    MugMugs wrote: »
    Have you started a thread about the issue here? There's a fair few VAG fanatics around that could see you right.

    I spotted a thread about it, or at least a post.

    OP don't pay for that info


  • #8
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    Is that a nice silver Avant 80 by any chance?


  • #9
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    Tried posting on a few VAG forums with no luck, even emailed the suppliers of the kit, they said they may be able to help but nothing as of yet.
    No I wouldn't pay for the info, whatever about if it was someone nearby who offered to fit the kit and wire it in, I would have no problem paying for that


  • #10
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    dieselbug wrote: »
    Is that a nice silver Avant 80 by any chance?
    It is, how did you know?


  • #11
    riverrock1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭riverrock1


    Did you get on to Kufatec themselves to get the info?
    I bought a bluetooth kit from them a few years ago and the info supplied with
    it was pretty rubbish considering it was very expensive .
    I think they gave me a login and I had to download the info so I would try
    that first.

    And as others have said,tell the other guys to F off


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  • #12
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    riverrock1 wrote: »
    Did you get on to Kufatec themselves to get the info?
    I bought a bluetooth kit from them a few years ago and the info supplied with
    it was pretty rubbish considering it was very expensive .
    I think they gave me a login and I had to download the info so I would try
    that first.

    And as others have said,tell the other guys to F off

    Was onto kufatec and they have no instructions for my model. Waiting on a reply from their technical team.
    Just frustrating to have it sitting here after postage took 3 weeks and no instructions to fit it now that it is here.


  • #13
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    Is this of any use. Think I sold it to you.


    http://www.s2central.net/S2_Schematics/D/D08.PDF


  • #14
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    dieselbug wrote: »
    Is this of any use. Think I sold it to you.


    http://www.s2central.net/S2_Schematics/D/D08.PDF

    Jim? I'm sure it is but i can't read wiring diagrams, but the lad I'm getting to have a look at it for me does so i'm sure it will come in useful! thanks


  • #15
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,794 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Thats similar to what I gave you last week.
    I think you have most of what would be needed. Given that all your wires appear grey, you will have to trace this from the output pins if they are numbered as per the diagram.
    No luck with finding a spare 6 pin connector around the steering column?


  • #16
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    mickdw wrote: »
    Thats similar to what I gave you last week.
    I think you have most of what would be needed. Given that all your wires appear grey, you will have to trace this from the output pins if they are numbered as per the diagram.
    No luck with finding a spare 6 pin connector around the steering column?

    yeh i've lots of bits of info, hopefully your man will be able to piece it all together when he takes a look! going out to have a look now!


  • #17
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    OP have you gawked through vwvortex?

    When you find out what you need to find and it works make a thread about it and stick 2 fingers to those asking for money :D


  • #18
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    Can you PM me the VIN I may have some more info on it.


  • #19
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    I found a blue 6 pin steering column plug.
    Oh that's my plan, gonna do a step by step guide!!


  • #20
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    20130611_193451_zps5371f876.jpg


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