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Bigglezworth
October 1st, 2008, 15:07
Do any of you have/use an OEM shop repair manual? I've confirmed you can get the shop manual from Audi which is a DVD with the same used by the techs in the shop. It is suppose to contain information and vehicle specifics for all A6/S6/Allroad/RS6 models from 1998 - 2005. I'm being quoted $150.00CAD and it takes approx 2 weeks to receive.
DuckWingDuck
October 1st, 2008, 16:38
damn, that seems expensive. Did you see that link I posted the other day? There's a dealer login but supposedly the consumer section gots stuff too.
KfabR8
October 2nd, 2008, 00:13
That's actually not bad at all.
There's a huge amount of info and in general, OEM service manuals are well worth the cost, even if it hurts the wallet up front.
DuckWingDuck
October 2nd, 2008, 01:32
esp. if we do a group buy and everybody chips in a $20 or something. Heh.
BLITZEN
October 2nd, 2008, 06:02
I have the DVD. My mom got it for me the first Christmas after I bought my RS6. So yes, it exists and is available to the public. Unfortunately, I haven't looked at it yet b/c the car's been completely under warranty for every issue I've had to tackle so far.
DuckWingDuck
October 2nd, 2008, 15:43
Blitzen - You got a DVD burner? I think there are more than a few who'd pay you a couple bucks to make copies. Or, how big are the files? I can offer to host them.
Aronis
October 3rd, 2008, 01:55
the security software used is very hard to deal with. When my notebook pc died I had to got through a hassle to get a new install code. I actually just plug the hard drive from that pc into my new notebook and could get it to run.
Mike
snoopra
October 3rd, 2008, 03:53
The dealers use an OEM service manual called ElsaWin if I'm not misstaken. Is this what you're referring to?
Bigglezworth
October 3rd, 2008, 13:39
The dealers use an OEM service manual called ElsaWin if I'm not misstaken. Is this what you're referring to?That's the one yes.
THM
October 3rd, 2008, 21:14
there is also manual called bentley manual
everything depend what DIY you are planing to do
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=AC55
snoopra
October 3rd, 2008, 21:47
there is also manual called bentley manual
everything depend what DIY you are planing to do
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=AC55
Everyone that used it said it sucks(bentley).
snoopra
October 3rd, 2008, 21:49
By the way everyone, I have a professional dvd burner and scratch remover if needed.:D
DuckWingDuck
October 5th, 2008, 00:15
From the site that snoopra mentioned on his oil temperature thread: http://catalog.worldpac.com/zygmunt/wizard.jsp?partner=zygmunt&clientid=bimmerparts.com&baseurl=http://www.bimmerparts.com/&cookieid=2HA15DC1W2HA15EJIJ&year=2003&make=AU&model=RS6-Q-001&category=Z&part=CD+ROM+Repair+Manual
$66!
THM
October 5th, 2008, 01:17
^^^ Good find
DuckWingDuck
October 5th, 2008, 01:35
feel free to add to my reputation point total ;)
snoopra
October 5th, 2008, 06:10
feel free to add to my reputation point total ;)
Good one, Duck:thumb: