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Lee S
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Daily banter
29th May 2018, 02:30 PM
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What do most do next?
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5,445
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Lee S
I put on my sensible shoes and got rid of my A8...
I put on my sensible shoes and got rid of my A8 about 9 months ago and bought a Nissan Leaf.... Loving the virtually free motoring but missing the grunt of the A8. If only I could have the best of...
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Spotless
8th May 2018, 03:47 PM
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It's what they're for...
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Lee S
So that's the "before" pic... But where's the...
So that's the "before" pic... But where's the "after" pic ?
:ROFL::ROFL:
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
27th April 2018, 11:59 AM
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3G AMI Port
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Lee S
Mine had the CD Changer and the DVD player with...
Mine had the CD Changer and the DVD player with SD card slots AND the AMI port and they all worked too. No idea why you'd need to lose one of the disc players....:Confused:
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
25th April 2018, 03:13 PM
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3G AMI Port
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7,739
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Lee S
Definitively on my 2009 3G D3, it was in the...
Definitively on my 2009 3G D3, it was in the glove-box on the rear, upper right hand side wall.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th March 2018, 12:01 PM
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A8 D3 Brand New Front Mats in Agate Grey
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3,281
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Lee S
I sure do.
I sure do.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
19th January 2018, 11:22 PM
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A8 D3 Brand New Front Mats in Agate Grey
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Lee S
Pics as promised...
Pics as promised...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
19th January 2018, 03:03 PM
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A8 D3 Brand New Front Mats in Agate Grey
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Lee S
Yes. I will post some up later tonight. Cheers.
Yes. I will post some up later tonight. Cheers.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th January 2018, 08:53 PM
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A8 D3 Brand New Front Mats in Agate Grey
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Lee S
A8 D3 Brand New Front Mats in Agate Grey
As per the title really. These were bough for my A8 D3 SWB and I never used them. Brand new bought from Audi last year. These are in Agate Grey and I think cost about £90 for the pair. Looking for...
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Daily banter
7th November 2017, 12:34 PM
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Paradise Papers
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16,405
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Lee S
and therein lies the rub !!! :rolleyes:
and therein lies the rub !!! :rolleyes:
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Daily banter
15th October 2017, 08:35 PM
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V12 Beauty
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4,297
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Lee S
Am I the only person in the world that think...
Am I the only person in the world that think these things are plain fugly ? :ROFL:
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Daily banter
9th October 2017, 12:17 PM
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Slammed!
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2,625
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Lee S
I just don't get it.... how to ruin a perfectly...
I just don't get it.... how to ruin a perfectly good car... the ride must be abysmal.
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Other marques
31st August 2017, 07:31 PM
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Mazda Skyactive-X compression ignition petrol
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28,744
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Lee S
Errr. who wants to store compressed hydrogen at...
Errr. who wants to store compressed hydrogen at home?? You have to "refuel" somewhere... they will go from petrol stations to charging stations and finally to hydrogen charging stations.... ;)+++
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Other marques
31st August 2017, 02:29 PM
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Mazda Skyactive-X compression ignition petrol
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Lee S
Surely the Hydrogen Cell will be the death knell...
Surely the Hydrogen Cell will be the death knell for ICE and also alleviate some of the charging issues?
http://www.nextgreencar.com/fuelcellcars/
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D3 - Transmission
7th August 2017, 12:23 PM
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Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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Posted By
Lee S
Well to date, the noise has gotten a little...
Well to date, the noise has gotten a little louder, but nothing has exploded or fallen off yet. :o
I have replaced all 4 tyres and that made no difference whatsoever.
I have taken the car to...
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Daily banter
11th July 2017, 01:54 PM
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43
A8 (D5) full press release and pictures
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15,810
Posted By
Lee S
Doesn't look a million miles away from a D4.... :(
Doesn't look a million miles away from a D4.... :(
Forum:
Daily banter
9th July 2017, 10:17 AM
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Another tyre dilemma !!!
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17,064
Posted By
Lee S
Yes, my friend said the same thing when I...
Yes, my friend said the same thing when I suggested to him I was going to buy a set of F1s. He said that despite the 'hype' they were very 'ordinary' and they wore out completely in about 8k to 10k....
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D3 - Transmission
3rd July 2017, 07:58 PM
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Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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25,225
Posted By
Lee S
It's still in 3rd (sometimes 2nd) when slowing...
It's still in 3rd (sometimes 2nd) when slowing down to 10 mph and only really drops into 1st if speed is like 2 or 3 mph or I stop. So 10 mph is not really related to a specific gear.
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D3 - Transmission
2nd July 2017, 10:32 PM
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Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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25,225
Posted By
Lee S
I will check that Tony, yes, but I think it...
I will check that Tony, yes, but I think it doesn't shift down to 1st until really low, like 5 mph or something, maybe even lower. I will try it tomorrow to see. I have done about 180 miles in it...
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D3 - Transmission
2nd July 2017, 10:27 PM
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12
Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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25,225
Posted By
Lee S
Very good point Del, yes you're correct, so it...
Very good point Del, yes you're correct, so it could still be something like a dodgy CV joint (he says hopefully...) :(
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D3 - Transmission
2nd July 2017, 09:38 PM
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12
Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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25,225
Posted By
Lee S
Hi Joe. Sorry, yes. Updated OP with new bullet...
Hi Joe. Sorry, yes. Updated OP with new bullet points. 78k. Agree. Need to get someone to look at it before something goes pop. Its not looking very promising if the noise goes completely when in...
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D3 - Transmission
2nd July 2017, 05:02 PM
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Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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25,225
Posted By
Lee S
Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
Just noticed this over the last week or two. It has definitely got worse/louder but seems to have settled now. It can be described as a whirring or whining noise coming from the gearbox tunnel area...
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Daily banter
23rd June 2017, 03:16 PM
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A7/A8 Dieselgate recall
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10,298
Posted By
Lee S
Mine's a late 2009 4.2 TDI DPF V8 TDI and...
Mine's a late 2009 4.2 TDI DPF V8 TDI and according to the VAG checker it is NOT affected... +++
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
20th June 2017, 03:51 PM
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Why has this happened to my tyre valves?
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7,563
Posted By
Lee S
Only £10 from Sytner... ...
Only £10 from Sytner...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-Valve-Cap/232364534306
Forum:
Daily banter
16th June 2017, 04:43 PM
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Another tyre dilemma !!!
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17,064
Posted By
Lee S
Interesting. I would love to know your opinions...
Interesting. I would love to know your opinions and thoughts on the GYs compared to the P Zeros. Thanks.
Forum:
Daily banter
15th June 2017, 01:15 AM
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50
Another tyre dilemma !!!
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17,064
Posted By
Lee S
:D
:D
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Daily banter
14th June 2017, 09:37 PM
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50
Another tyre dilemma !!!
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17,064
Posted By
Lee S
+1 - I have the P Zeros R01 PNCS in 20" (275/35...
+1 - I have the P Zeros R01 PNCS in 20" (275/35 20) and I drive my car fairly hard at times and it has 830+ Nm torque and 370HP and I have never ever had an issue with the back or the front losing...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
14th June 2017, 09:28 PM
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20
Well thats interesting
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10,497
Posted By
Lee S
Why ? I'm due a set soon and have been thinking...
Why ? I'm due a set soon and have been thinking about trying something else after the P Zeros.
Forum:
D3 - Lights
11th April 2017, 04:17 PM
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7
Both rear lights cracked
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4,863
Posted By
Lee S
Yep. Mine cracked and full of water too... they...
Yep. Mine cracked and full of water too... they were replaced only 3.5 years ago. The quality is absolutely shocking.. I don't understand how they can be so prone to failure. I see 20 year old...
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D3 - Lights
28th March 2017, 09:40 AM
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24
GOOD NEWS! D3 licence plate LED !UNIT!
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12,691
Posted By
Lee S
Deffo... I'd have some of these too.
Deffo... I'd have some of these too.
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D3 - Interior Trims
10th February 2017, 03:19 PM
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19
Isofix seat fixings
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15,717
Posted By
Lee S
I use a Prince Lion-heart seat protector under my...
I use a Prince Lion-heart seat protector under my child seat and it doesn't mark the leather at all. It even came in the same colour as my seats. Sorted !! :cool:
...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
7th February 2017, 04:20 PM
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fuel
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17,338
Posted By
Lee S
I use Shell, Texaco or BP and sometimes go for...
I use Shell, Texaco or BP and sometimes go for the "premium" version now and then to aid cleaning.
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D3 - Interior Trims
7th February 2017, 03:13 PM
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19
Isofix seat fixings
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15,717
Posted By
Lee S
I definitely have 2 pairs in the rear seats...
I definitely have 2 pairs in the rear seats hidden between the bolsters, but never checked the front seat for them.
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D3 - Engine Bay
22nd January 2017, 08:58 PM
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4.2 Tdi Auxiliary Heater
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3,739
Posted By
Lee S
You can override the usual automatic temperature...
You can override the usual automatic temperature based activation by using the Auxiliary Heating menu in the AC part of the MMI. Could it be that it is constantly set to on? Do you have a little...
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D3 - Everything Else
18th January 2017, 06:48 PM
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6
Windscreen Condensation
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3,441
Posted By
Lee S
...or a leaking rear windscreen seal :mad::mad:
...or a leaking rear windscreen seal :mad::mad:
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D3 - Engine Bay
14th January 2017, 08:08 PM
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4.2tdi boost control
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7,075
Posted By
Lee S
Think mine is around 640-650 ish.
Think mine is around 640-650 ish.
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D2 - Interior
13th January 2017, 10:12 AM
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9
Annoying Squeaky Leather
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4,309
Posted By
Lee S
I have done this to the back faces of the...
I have done this to the back faces of the seat-belt clips. They used to rub and squeak something terrible against my seat bolsters. Got some light grey sticky back felt from eBay and cut to shape,...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th January 2017, 02:48 PM
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36
Possible parking brake noise
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9,508
Posted By
Lee S
EPB will only auto release if the driver has...
EPB will only auto release if the driver has their seat-belt on. Otherwise you have to press the EPB button down. If it doesn't work with your seat-belt on, it must be faulty or need coding or...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th January 2017, 11:19 AM
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36
Possible parking brake noise
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9,508
Posted By
Lee S
I use my EPB a minimum of 4 times a day up to...
I use my EPB a minimum of 4 times a day up to maybe 30 or 40 times a day, every day and I have never had an issue in the 3 and a half years of ownership. I am of the opinion that a machine is...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
10th January 2017, 10:29 PM
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36
Possible parking brake noise
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9,508
Posted By
Lee S
You should firstly use the EPB to secure the car...
You should firstly use the EPB to secure the car no matter what the terrain is and then select the "Park" mode on the gearbox as extra security. Only using "Park" mode can cause wear to the locking...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
10th January 2017, 09:28 PM
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36
Possible parking brake noise
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9,508
Posted By
Lee S
Why are you parking up and walking away without...
Why are you parking up and walking away without putting your handbrake on?:Confused::tuttut:
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
10th January 2017, 08:22 PM
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36
Possible parking brake noise
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9,508
Posted By
Lee S
Normal. If you select park and engage the...
Normal. If you select park and engage the steering lock it does a built in calibration where it winds out and then in. Nothing to worry about and should maybe be done once in a while anyway to re...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th January 2017, 03:13 PM
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30
Audi S8 D3 V10
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14,616
Posted By
Lee S
Couldn't have put it better myself... good...
Couldn't have put it better myself... good decision to keep after some really bad luck. I hope your continued ownership is hassle free and enjoyable !! +++:D
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th December 2016, 09:22 PM
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12
rear footwell heaters
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7,979
Posted By
Lee S
Hmmm... I don't have 00065 and 00066 showing on...
Hmmm... I don't have 00065 and 00066 showing on my scans at all. I guess mine doesn't even have the electric heaters? It's a 2010MY D3 with rear climate control. Wonder why? Was it an option?
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th December 2016, 08:04 PM
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12
rear footwell heaters
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7,979
Posted By
Lee S
Oh great..... Mine are still working then !!...
Oh great..... Mine are still working then !! :cool:+++
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th December 2016, 10:11 AM
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rear footwell heaters
Views:
7,979
Posted By
Lee S
Do they show up on a scan as being inoperative or...
Do they show up on a scan as being inoperative or do they just go?
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D3 - Everything Else
19th December 2016, 03:38 PM
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47
Battery Drain (don't want to hijack Oli's thread)
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16,430
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Lee S
That was nice of the seller if they knew the old...
That was nice of the seller if they knew the old battery was buggered (or why else replace it? ) and didn't even bother to tell you... :tuttut:
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D4 - Common Faults
5th December 2016, 07:04 PM
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D4 Droning Noise
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78,016
Posted By
Lee S
Otherwise known as a screwdriver wedged between...
Otherwise known as a screwdriver wedged between offending noisy article and the tester's lug 'ole... :ROFL:
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th October 2016, 09:49 PM
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disc skimming
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7,921
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Lee S
Did a few hard high speed to low speed runs today...
Did a few hard high speed to low speed runs today and also three or four 60-0 "slam-ons". Felt like I was pressing really hard but never had a lock up or any ABS intervention. They seemed to be...
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Owners Meets
16th October 2016, 08:37 PM
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116
Audi Driver International - Castle Combe - Saturday 15th October 2016
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Lee S
Dunno if it's the light but the rear passenger...
Dunno if it's the light but the rear passenger door and rear quarter of that silver S8 look a different (darker) colour to the rest of the car. :Confused:
Nice SWB Ur Quattro though !! If that's a...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
11th October 2016, 08:37 PM
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The D3 wheel thread!
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19,204
Posted By
Lee S
265 on a 10.5" rim? That's a bit of a stretch...
265 on a 10.5" rim? That's a bit of a stretch isn't it? Don't get this modern fad of putting narrow tyres on wide rims. But dangerous IMO, but they wheels themselves look good. Very good !!! :love:
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