The side marker lens on the Mark I Audi TT (model years 2000-2006) is a simple part that clips into the side of the front fender. To replace this lens is really simple, but you won’t know that unless you know how to remove it. Since the side marker lens on my TT was cracked, I got a replacement part and wanted to write a quick little tutorial to help anyone who is looking to do the same job. If you need to change out a burnt out bulb, it will also require taking the lens cover off to replace the bulb.

If you notice any boost issues on your car, the first thing you probably want to do is to pull the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on your TT. When I starting experiencing boost issues, I would get an intermittent code P1548: Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Open Circuit. Sometimes I would have no code, sometimes I’d get this code.

If you’ve ever had to replace the car battery in your MK1 Audi TT, you may have turned your car back on and found the word “SAFE” on the screen of your radio. This message comes up the first time you start your vehicle any time your car is disconnected from the battery. You’ll need to enter your 4 digit code into your radio to bypass the “SAFE” screen.

Getting the stock radio out of the the Mark I Audi TT can be a real pain if you don’t know how to do it and also don’t have the right tools. If you are equipped with the proper tools and the knowledge to remove your radio, it is actually quite easy to do. I’ve made this short tutorial to aid you in the removal of the radio on your 2000-2006 Audi TT, in the case that you need help in doing so.

We were looking for a 360 camera, which gives a lot more views all around your vehicle in case anything happens. Vantrue is a pretty popular brand that gets rave reviews, so we opted for this one: the Vantrue N5 (Nexus 5) 360 Dash Cam. I’ll be going through the install process of this dash cam, which has both a front and a rear camera. Both cameras are connected by wire and will be installed so that the wiring is hidden.

Rough Country sells two different folding tonneau covers that costs between $650-$700, and they both seem comparable to the Bakflip MX4. I went with the one called the Tri-fold Tonneau Cover, which is similar to the Bakflip cover in that it folds out of the way for full use of the bed. I paid $700 (at time of this post) for the bed cover.

A common, but relatively minor issue on the fifth generation Honda Odyssey is the inevitable deterioration of the molding on the rear tailgate trim. This becomes evident when you see the molding either cracking, or even breaking off in pieces where the rear trim meets the tailgate glass.

If your MK1 Audi TT is experiencing a constant clicking noise, there are two reasons why it happens. The first reason is a faulty hazard light switch, which is the easier of the two to address. The second reason is due to a faulty turn signal switch, which is a slightly more involved repair.

Because it would have been difficult to refurbish the sun visors (especially with the paint damage), I simply replaced them with ones that I found at the junkyard. As an added bonus, the sun visors I picked up didn’t have those unsightly warning labels on them. This post will go through the removal of the sun visors so that you know how to safely remove/install them, whether you plan on replacing them or taking them off to do a proper cleaning.