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Bushido
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
9th February 2024, 08:50 PM
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Audi A8 4.2 TDi offered for sale on here first
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Bushido
Audi A8 4.2 TDi offered for sale on here first
I can't put it off any longer with a new house purchase due to complete...
Audi a8 D3 4.2 Tdi Sport Quattro (GP06 HJA)
MOT Aug 2024 but happy to renew on sale.
150,000 miles. May rise slightly....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st February 2023, 07:45 PM
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OSF collapsed on 2006 a8 4.2 tdi
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Bushido
Well, that's an answer of the highest order!!...
Well, that's an answer of the highest order!! Many thanks +++++++++
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st January 2023, 09:40 PM
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OSF collapsed on 2006 a8 4.2 tdi
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Bushido
OSF collapsed on 2006 a8 4.2 tdi
Hi all,
I havent used the car for a couple of months and on returning to it have found that the OSF seems to have collapsed and stayed down when the rest has raised.
Can anybody please give me...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
23rd August 2022, 07:11 PM
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S8 d2 parts required for a recommission please
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Bushido
S8 d2 parts required for a recommission please
Good evening all,
Ok. Big decision made to decommission my s8 d2 FL with the blown gearbox. It’s been dry stored for almost 4 years now and that’s just not good enough!
I am genuinely...
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D3 - Lights
6th June 2022, 06:30 PM
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D3 led rear lights
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73,788
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Bushido
Did we please ever get a solution to this?? ...
Did we please ever get a solution to this??
I cannot get me head around the 2nd price of replacements and new... Id sell the car on first. And that's saying something!! :-(:-(:Confused:
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th June 2022, 06:20 PM
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A8 d3 rear n/s indicator lamp (early version)
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2,942
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Bushido
Can you believe that I have just logged on to ask...
Can you believe that I have just logged on to ask this exact same question regards looking for a pair of replacement rear lamps for an 06 and the thoughts re having them repaired!!
Officially...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
2nd June 2022, 08:33 PM
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Towbar wanted
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2,411
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Bushido
Towbar wanted
Hi all,
I hope everyone is keeping well.
Would anyone happen to have a towbar available for a 2006 a8??
Thanks in advance +++
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th March 2022, 07:20 PM
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B&O door speaker blown :(
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19,763
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Bushido
B&O door speaker blown :(
I know that Ian had led the charge with budget friendly superglue fixes on the front dash speakers in the past,
Thought id throw my repair out there. My passenger front bass speaker has never...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
22nd February 2022, 11:17 PM
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Any experience of DPF removal on a 4.2 tdi??
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Bushido
Any experience of DPF removal on a 4.2 tdi??
As per title, has anybody any first-hand experience on removal/gutting of the dpf on the 4.2 tdi?
I see that Darkside Developments offer by pass pipes in place of the dpf.
Other online tuners...
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D3 - Engine Bay
13th February 2022, 09:07 PM
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Realistic tuning options of d3 4.2 tdi
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Bushido
Realistic tuning options of d3 4.2 tdi
Good evening all,
I am looking to gather some serious information / input on the known options for tuning the d3 a8 4.2 tdi?
The car already has a map and I know there is an option to also map...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
30th January 2022, 12:54 PM
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Audi Q7 alloys and wheel adaptors for sale
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2,631
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Bushido
Audi Q7 alloys and wheel adaptors for sale
Hi all, I'm having another tidy up and clear out here!
I was holding these for the current d3 but have gone an alternative route.
They came on my original d3 and I had no idea that they were...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
20th December 2021, 05:56 PM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
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18,728
Posted By
Bushido
Will have a check of that. Thank you +++
Will have a check of that. Thank you +++
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D3 - Interior Electrics
19th December 2021, 09:07 PM
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Digital speedo on the dash??
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7,437
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Bushido
Digital speedo on the dash??
Hi all,
My 09 a8 used to allow me to toggle the dash settings and pull up a nice digital speedo reading in the middle of the display. Was this a facelift option as my o6 doesn't seem to have it...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
19th December 2021, 09:02 PM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
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18,728
Posted By
Bushido
Well b#gger me! We replaced the valve. No...
Well b#gger me!
We replaced the valve. No improvement.
Was suggested to replace the engine coolant temp sensor for the sake of £16 and 10 minutes time. No improvement! (top tip - but the...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
15th December 2021, 11:30 AM
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Playstation and roof mounted screen
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Bushido
Playstation and roof mounted screen
Hi all,
Following one of Ian's wise contributions on a previous thread, I understand that the PlayStation was never a factory option in the a8.
Im curious if anybody has one fitted to their car....
Forum:
D3 - Common Faults
14th December 2021, 06:00 PM
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ESP Light - Random Always On
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31,512
Posted By
Bushido
Jake, my 4.2 tdi has started that exact same...
Jake, my 4.2 tdi has started that exact same thing!! Let me know if you get to the bottom of it matey +++
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
6th December 2021, 07:02 PM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
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18,728
Posted By
Bushido
And now we are going the exact same route with...
And now we are going the exact same route with the latest 4.2 tdi! :-(
See if I can do it in under a year this time though :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd October 2021, 08:14 PM
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5
MMI 2G Android Auto & Apple Carplay
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14,937
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Bushido
Have you had any success with this set up matey??...
Have you had any success with this set up matey?? Following with interest +++
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd October 2021, 08:10 PM
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8
Idiots guide to 2006 audio upgrade please!
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9,349
Posted By
Bushido
Have messaged you Jimster +++
Have messaged you Jimster +++
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
9th September 2021, 07:47 PM
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8
Idiots guide to 2006 audio upgrade please!
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9,349
Posted By
Bushido
Would that come up on the screen when I select it...
Would that come up on the screen when I select it to tell me?? :Confused:+++
Forum:
Daily banter
27th August 2021, 10:20 PM
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4
VAGCOM required NE England
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2,410
Posted By
Bushido
Thats a really good offer but I think I also need...
Thats a really good offer but I think I also need somebody who knows their operation too. For example I lowered my last 8 mechanically with new links but have since been advised you can do the same...
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
24th August 2021, 08:55 PM
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8
Idiots guide to 2006 audio upgrade please!
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9,349
Posted By
Bushido
If the AMI would be sat beside the cd changer...
If the AMI would be sat beside the cd changer then sadly I have a space :Confused:
Can you please elaborate / link to the parts I would need to take the feed from the TV unit??
Thanks as always...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
23rd August 2021, 08:43 PM
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0
19" diamond cut alloys for sale
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3,278
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Bushido
19" diamond cut alloys for sale
Hi all,
My new purchase has these alloys fitted . Diamond cut a few months ago and in rfemarkably clean and undamaged condition. Have just had a full set of 255 40 19 Kumho Ecsta tyres fitted.
...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
23rd August 2021, 08:36 PM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
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18,679
Posted By
Bushido
Just to close the loop on all of this excitement...
Just to close the loop on all of this excitement - I have just taken delivery of this a8 +++
...
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd August 2021, 03:03 PM
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4
VAGCOM required NE England
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2,410
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Bushido
VAGCOM required NE England
HI,
Ive tried the official thread, but does anybody around Hartlepool area (happy to travel) have VAGCOM please?
Would like to discuss a few options and features on the car.
TIA, Paul
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
21st August 2021, 08:42 PM
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3
A8 d3 alloys wanted. 20" or 19"
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2,996
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Bushido
A8 d3 alloys wanted. 20" or 19"
Hi all,
Would be very interested to hear from anyone who has any 19" / 20" alloys for the a8 d3.
Genuine Audi or aftermarket.
With or without tyres.
Nothing welded or repaired please.
Cash...
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
20th August 2021, 08:15 AM
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8
Idiots guide to 2006 audio upgrade please!
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9,349
Posted By
Bushido
Idiots guide to 2006 audio upgrade please!
Hi all,
With a 2006 a8 with the B&O system, what’s the options with an audio upgrade?
I definitely want iPod connection. Tv was nice but rarely used on my previous car.
I’m figuring the car will...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
18th August 2021, 08:46 PM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
This has all been really helpful and I am...
This has all been really helpful and I am grateful to everyone who has thrown their 2penneth in .
Ive been to view 4 now. Typically their opinion of "mint" and "immaculate" and "fully loaded with...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th August 2021, 05:50 PM
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10
Decoding spec of potential purchases
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9,924
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Bushido
Decoding spec of potential purchases
Hi again all,
Is there an available resource for checking spec / build details of potential purchases please? I seem to recall that Ian is often good enough to help people along here and that I have...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th August 2021, 08:00 PM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
This is all really helpful++3”+ What would my...
This is all really helpful++3”+
What would my 2009 have had done to it to have had what was described as an mmi update / upgrade to mmi3 with the jukebox etc?? When I bought it the seller told me...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th August 2021, 08:42 AM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
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18,679
Posted By
Bushido
Do the a8 and s8 have the systems / head units do...
Do the a8 and s8 have the systems / head units do we know?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th August 2021, 06:06 PM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
How good will a b&0 system from a 2006 car be by...
How good will a b&0 system from a 2006 car be by modern standards? And what premium price can they hold of a like for like model without it? I appreciate it was a £4K option in the day , but...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
13th August 2021, 07:05 AM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
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Bushido
Sorry, ended up with 2 posts running. Budget...
Sorry, ended up with 2 posts running.
Budget of around 6k
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
9th August 2021, 09:04 AM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
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Bushido
This is really helpful. Thank you again ++++++
This is really helpful. Thank you again ++++++
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2021, 05:13 PM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
Posted By
Bushido
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107225325346?make=AUDI&advertising-location=at_cars&model=A8&sort=relevance&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&postcode=ts274ed&inclu...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2021, 04:15 PM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
Posted By
Bushido
Oh this is like having a new buddy! lol So...
Oh this is like having a new buddy! lol
So soft close doors
TV package
Rear camera
Electric / heated rear seats
Rear AC would have been options on mine, R??
Thanks again +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2021, 02:36 PM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
Posted By
Bushido
Hmmm... And how much better is the B&O sound...
Hmmm... And how much better is the B&O sound system please??
Alloys and bits can all be changed to taste. So Im really trying to lock in some non negotiable specs +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
8th August 2021, 10:41 AM
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13
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
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10,759
Posted By
Bushido
Advise on A8L spec options for potential purchases
Hi all,
Going to keep coming back to the collective pool of sound knowledge and advice if thats ok please?
As I'm searching to replace my 2009 8L I am amazed by how few have the individual...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th August 2021, 11:48 AM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
Im intrigued now... Incredible in standard tune...
Im intrigued now... Incredible in standard tune or having potential with a map??
Does the 4.2 have known issues / failings to be aware of?
A mapped 3.0 is more than a happy compromise of places to...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th August 2021, 09:18 AM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
Sorry folks, it was the tdi I owned. This is...
Sorry folks, it was the tdi I owned.
This is going to be a difficult car to replace. We have yet to move to an insurance valuation but I paid £4500 for it 2 years ago and am struggling to see...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
4th August 2021, 10:53 AM
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25
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Views:
18,679
Posted By
Bushido
2009 D3 3.0 SE wanted
Hi all,
Following the courteous actions of a drunk driver I am anticipating that I will be left seeking a replacement car in the very near future.
I know that you folks know of all of the better...
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D3 - Lights
12th December 2020, 10:17 AM
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4
D3 2009 headlight warning
Views:
11,722
Posted By
Bushido
Bought the bulb direct from our sponsors +++ ...
Bought the bulb direct from our sponsors +++
What will the ballast look like? Is it the part the bulb attaches in to??
Appreciate the response +++
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
12th December 2020, 10:15 AM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
Views:
18,728
Posted By
Bushido
Job jobbed. Temp gauge sits at 90 and we...
Job jobbed. Temp gauge sits at 90 and we have..... heat in the whole cabin!!!
Still have the garages I approached saying "cant have been that..." :tuttut::ROFL::ROFL:
Forum:
D3 - Lights
10th December 2020, 08:29 PM
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4
D3 2009 headlight warning
Views:
11,722
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Bushido
D3 2009 headlight warning
Hey folks, last year I battled the dreaded headlight bulb swap and finally won! Last week the dash binged to say a bulb was now out. Feeling sick, I looked, DS was out. Switched it all on and off you...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
10th December 2020, 08:23 PM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
Views:
18,728
Posted By
Bushido
And just a year later I finally got around to...
And just a year later I finally got around to having it replaced!! lol
Fingers crossed it does seem to have done the trick but will know better when I run to work in the morning. Wish me luck! +++
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
2nd August 2020, 04:10 PM
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Donor s8 D2 values please?
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4,490
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Bushido
Donor s8 D2 values please?
Hi all, hope everyone is well and staying safe.
Just hypothetically, if you were offered a 2002 s8 with unknown box issues ( presuming terminal to be safe) what sort of price would the car hold? If...
Forum:
D3 - Lights
27th February 2020, 07:50 PM
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3
2009 D3 drivers headlight bulb. Just raaaaah!!
Views:
14,414
Posted By
Bushido
Appreciated folks. I am going to find out...
Appreciated folks.
I am going to find out how to upload pics properly as I spent a good while over with Prestige looking at a removed headlight and having a practice on that one first.
Best...
Forum:
D3 - Lights
25th February 2020, 06:35 PM
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3
2009 D3 drivers headlight bulb. Just raaaaah!!
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14,414
Posted By
Bushido
2009 D3 drivers headlight bulb. Just raaaaah!!
With the support of our sponsors I set about changing the drivers headlight bulb. Stripped out the air box, old bulb ballast twisted and removed and the bulb stayed put. Not quite what we were...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th January 2020, 09:57 PM
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7
Alloy Wheels and Roof Bars for Sale
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4,730
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Bushido
Where is collection from please? TIA
Where is collection from please? TIA
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
27th November 2019, 06:15 PM
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10
D3 3.0 tdi temp gauge / heaters issue
Views:
18,728
Posted By
Bushido
Much appreciated, I tried an indi and our...
Much appreciated, I tried an indi and our sponsors regarding this who all seemed to think I had dreamt up the existence of it...:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
Will report back +++
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