How to repair Audi spec cable tie

tractor Dave · 26-06-19, 12:14 PM

A few of my old style cable ties have broken. These are the ones with the hole in the bottom that engages with a small tab on the body work. I couldn't find new replacements so invented a fix.
Find a normal cable tie the same width.
Cut a length to match the broken end.
Place the new section over the old and use a small amount of plastic superglue to bond.
Place a short length of heat shrink over the join and heat to seal.

If you want to keep it looking OE, you could buy brown cable ties and heat shrink insulation.

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mikes2 · 26-06-19, 12:53 PM

Nice one, although the new ones are available

3D0971838N

sinbin5t · 26-06-19, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

Nice one, although the new ones are available

3D0971838N

I always find that after i come up with a fix

Good repair is that one though !

tractor Dave · 26-06-19, 02:52 PM

Thanks Mike. Where from? I couldn't see them on Audi Tradition.

mikes2 · 26-06-19, 04:04 PM

plenty of equivalents on your favourite auction site

tractor Dave · 26-06-19, 06:38 PM

Cheers

26-06-19, 12:53 PM	#2
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Nice one, although the new ones are available 3D0971838N __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

26-06-19, 04:04 PM	#5
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	plenty of equivalents on your favourite auction site __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

26-06-19, 02:52 PM	#4
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,157	Thanks Mike. Where from? I couldn't see them on Audi Tradition.

26-06-19, 06:38 PM	#6
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,157	Cheers