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paulrstaylor
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th November 2023, 10:38 PM
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Repeated intermittent ABS light issues
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paulrstaylor
Self tapper into it and pull on that...
Self tapper into it and pull on that...
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Other Audis
5th March 2023, 07:27 PM
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A8 D5 Heated Wheel Retrofit?
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12,157
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paulrstaylor
You won't need to touch the steering column, but...
You won't need to touch the steering column, but you may need a new clock spring/slip ring/squib and stalks with the right options for your car plus heating contacts.
Here is an example...
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Other Audis
28th February 2023, 02:30 PM
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3
A8 D5 Heated Wheel Retrofit?
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12,157
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paulrstaylor
I've fitted a few heated wheels to Audis over the...
I've fitted a few heated wheels to Audis over the years, but not a D5.
That said, they all are very similar - new wheel(and airbag if needed), clock spring, usually a power feed and fuse and a...
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D4 - Engine Bay
18th February 2023, 05:05 PM
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Oil and filter choices
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9,669
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paulrstaylor
I'm pretty sure it is just a plug, with an...
I'm pretty sure it is just a plug, with an o-ring. Pull it out, put it back - like a dip stick without the dip-stick!
Forum:
Daily banter
14th February 2023, 04:02 PM
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D4 2017 3.0tdi (viewing but flat battery) in a dealers
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1,993
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paulrstaylor
Sounds like the battery could be toast - bear in...
Sounds like the battery could be toast - bear in mind the new one will need coding.
I fitted a towbar to a D4. Honestly not rocket science to do the genuine swivelling kit, but you need to be a...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
3rd January 2023, 05:44 PM
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Wanted D2 S8 UK
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26,422
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paulrstaylor
I just took a look out of interest - it seems...
I just took a look out of interest - it seems like Tradition won't supply private UK buyers directly still, but will supply a UK-based VAT-registered business with a valid EORI number..... so small...
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D4 - Wheels and Tyres
1st December 2022, 06:13 PM
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45
High speed vibration
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64,911
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paulrstaylor
Swapping front to back would help isolate the...
Swapping front to back would help isolate the issue for sure +++
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D4 - Wheels and Tyres
1st December 2022, 04:17 PM
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High speed vibration
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64,911
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paulrstaylor
The seat of the pants probably points to rear...
The seat of the pants probably points to rear wheel issue - balancing or bent rim?
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D4 - Wheels and Tyres
9th November 2022, 09:16 PM
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4.2 TDI D4 Tyre pressures
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16,708
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paulrstaylor
99.9% sure that's from a 4.2tdi! I had a...
99.9% sure that's from a 4.2tdi!
I had a few, but not any more, that's a pic from my phone!
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D4 - Wheels and Tyres
9th November 2022, 08:47 PM
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4.2 TDI D4 Tyre pressures
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paulrstaylor
40 seems high unless fully loaded, this is the...
40 seems high unless fully loaded, this is the door sticker from a 2016 D4
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=28964&stc=1&d=1668026048
Inside the drivers door shut, note the...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
9th November 2022, 12:30 PM
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Wanted Q7 3.0tdi 2014-
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8,312
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paulrstaylor
If the switch has failed "closed" then you might...
If the switch has failed "closed" then you might get a code. If it has failed "open" then you will probably be able to see it not operating in the measuring blocks.
The next generation of keyless...
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D4 - Engine Bay
3rd November 2022, 08:15 AM
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A couple of Nube questions
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paulrstaylor
I didn't, as the reason I had an old dipstick was...
I didn't, as the reason I had an old dipstick was the plastic handle was well past its best, and so I bought a new one for the S4. I just used it to dip on oil changes and kept it in the garage in...
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D4 - Engine Bay
2nd November 2022, 05:47 PM
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A couple of Nube questions
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paulrstaylor
You can, I also adapted a dipstick to work with...
You can, I also adapted a dipstick to work with my D4 4.2tdi as easier than the computer in my mind - from memory, I used an old one from a b6 S4 that I had lying around and added a twist in my vice...
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D3 - Engine Bay
23rd September 2022, 07:17 PM
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Exhaust pressure sensor A
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paulrstaylor
I had this many years ago on a 4.2tdi..... got...
I had this many years ago on a 4.2tdi..... got the right run around and not DIY'able for me on my drive, but the outcome wasn't that bad in the end (see post #20)
...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th September 2022, 10:31 AM
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Tyre rotation - four or five tyres and rotation pattern?
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13,212
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paulrstaylor
Agreed, the spare should be to get you out of a...
Agreed, the spare should be to get you out of a jam short term - not swap and forget.
Opinions vary (especially on FWD cars), but the safety advice would be put the new pair on the rear - if...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
19th August 2022, 03:37 PM
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Climate controls reversed on screen but proper on dials
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7,777
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paulrstaylor
I had a similar issue after the main dealer...
I had a similar issue after the main dealer replaced the climate controls on my Q7, long story short, they hadn't been coded correctly and were at least partly coded for LHD in a RHD car. If you...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th July 2022, 12:33 PM
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00283 - 00283 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Left
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7,049
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paulrstaylor
I can't decide if even posting this is going to...
I can't decide if even posting this is going to get me nailed as the biggest bodger on the forum, but for what it is, if you are going with a good quality sensor, I'd be tempted to remove the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
25th July 2022, 09:10 AM
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00283 - 00283 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front Left
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Posted By
paulrstaylor
I haven't changed an ABS sensor on a D2 for...
I haven't changed an ABS sensor on a D2 for probably nearly 20 years, which perhaps not surprisingly was much less stuck than yours. I did one last year on my brothers A4 where the body snapped,...
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Other marques
19th July 2022, 06:52 PM
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Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
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paulrstaylor
Batteries sound like a small win, aside from...
Batteries sound like a small win, aside from that is everything okay?
Forum:
Other marques
14th July 2022, 07:52 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Tax it today, worst case, you lose a month?
Tax it today, worst case, you lose a month?
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
25th June 2022, 08:02 PM
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3
FS - A8 Battery
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20,570
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paulrstaylor
If you have a scrap metal dealer nearby, they buy...
If you have a scrap metal dealer nearby, they buy scrap batteries for the lead 👍
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
23rd June 2022, 09:45 PM
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12
06' A8L suspension
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11,734
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paulrstaylor
Is check the ride height, relatively simple to...
Is check the ride height, relatively simple to lower using VCDS and could explain why it's better in lift mode?
Forum:
Daily banter
21st June 2022, 02:44 PM
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33
Price of Czar Putin to my pocket
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14,403
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I have taken two two transactions by default at...
I have taken two two transactions by default at Costco now 🥴
Forum:
Other marques
20th June 2022, 06:08 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Not exactly a happy ending to this story, but at...
Not exactly a happy ending to this story, but at least it will end and you can use the car again! Hopefully no delay and smooth sailing from here, painless apart from the bill!
Forum:
Other marques
13th June 2022, 12:27 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
As others have stated, s75. ...
As others have stated, s75.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/section75-protect-your-purchases/
When I bought my RS4 there were a number of undisclosed issues which the supplying...
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Other marques
12th June 2022, 08:34 AM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
To be fair, 6 years is probably pushing the time...
To be fair, 6 years is probably pushing the time limits, but can't hurt to involve another dealer in the process and see if they can apply some pressure on your behalf?
Forum:
Other marques
11th June 2022, 09:34 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
So you would have to bring a claim for the cost...
So you would have to bring a claim for the cost of repair against the supplying dealer that the car they supplied was defective, and therefore not fit for purpose. Have you spoken with the supplying...
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Other marques
11th June 2022, 07:36 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Where did you buy the car and how long have you...
Where did you buy the car and how long have you owned it?
"The legal route" would be to bring a case against the supplier, not the manufacturer or the service agent (unless they sold you the car)?
Forum:
Other marques
27th May 2022, 04:04 PM
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58
Volvo with Launch Control...
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1,354,304
Posted By
paulrstaylor
I was expecting them to play nice, my Dad has a...
I was expecting them to play nice, my Dad has a D4 V60 that had a top end rebuild FoC out of warranty because of an issue caused by a common EGR failure. He was put in a brand new car for three...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th May 2022, 09:48 AM
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9
D2 wing bolt cover caps for sale £20 inc p&p
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3,737
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paulrstaylor
They look like a good candidate for 3d printing?...
They look like a good candidate for 3d printing? :ROFL:
Forum:
Daily banter
18th February 2022, 12:16 PM
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210
What's going on in the air?
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395,031
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paulrstaylor
This is quite therapeutic to watch in the...
This is quite therapeutic to watch in the background of my working day!
LIVE: Storm Eunice at London Heathrow Airport
https://youtu.be/vPQh1FrbOc0
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Other marques
25th January 2022, 11:06 AM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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3,778,907
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paulrstaylor
I thought of this thread when I watched a Rich...
I thought of this thread when I watched a Rich Rebuilds video on youtube yesterday, outlining some (potentially sensationalist) service issues with Tesla in the US. ...
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Daily banter
21st January 2022, 05:26 PM
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28
Cars you regret selling
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10,931
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paulrstaylor
I have to admit when I saw this thread title, I...
I have to admit when I saw this thread title, I assumed you was going to say your White D3 and that you had bought it back again! :ROFL:
Forum:
IT, AV and other Tech
21st January 2022, 03:00 PM
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5
Big Brother absolutely IS watching you!
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21,310
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paulrstaylor
Do you have the LinkedIn app on a mobile that may...
Do you have the LinkedIn app on a mobile that may contain contact details?
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Daily banter
19th January 2022, 05:55 PM
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7
A7 comparison
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3,467
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paulrstaylor
I have a similar dilemma, loved my 8's d2/3/4...
I have a similar dilemma, loved my 8's d2/3/4 but didn't love the roofbox (or trailer).
I had high hopes for the Q8, but sadly it just feels a less practical not expensive Q7..... a bit like the...
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Daily banter
19th January 2022, 08:44 AM
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A7 comparison
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3,467
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paulrstaylor
When I had a D4 that needed an extended stay in...
When I had a D4 that needed an extended stay in the Audi workshop in 2014 & 2015, I have a number of long term loan cars, including several factory fresh new D4's and also two or three well-speced...
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Daily banter
14th December 2021, 09:33 PM
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13
I give up
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6,093
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paulrstaylor
Sytner select used to be an okay warranty, and...
Sytner select used to be an okay warranty, and extendable to three years at a price.... not sure if that's still the same :Confused:
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
29th November 2021, 05:39 PM
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2
Heat difference between recirc and ram air
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5,594
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paulrstaylor
Sounds like a sticking flap rather than a control...
Sounds like a sticking flap rather than a control panel issue? Are there any codes logged?
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
28th November 2021, 06:00 PM
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8
10%battery common issue, anyone actually had it fixed?
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10,212
Posted By
paulrstaylor
It was notoriously unreliable as a battery meter,...
It was notoriously unreliable as a battery meter, I have a feeling it was soft coded out from the factory in later years by default. Unless there is an issue with starting or systems shutting down,...
Forum:
A6/S6/RS6 C6
10th November 2021, 09:39 AM
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21
A6 C6 headlights xenon ? poor light
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77,386
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paulrstaylor
I used the same place in 2013, the result was...
I used the same place in 2013, the result was good but it wasn't a simple journey! It was their first S4 cab, so shipped the lights to them in the Netherlands, a few weeks later they arrived back,...
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A6/S6/RS6 C6
9th November 2021, 08:30 PM
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21
A6 C6 headlights xenon ? poor light
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77,386
Posted By
paulrstaylor
Worse than mine, which were replaced when the car...
Worse than mine, which were replaced when the car was 8 years old as they were like candles.....
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=27403&stc=1&d=1636489566
I paid €400...
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A6/S6/RS6 C6
8th November 2021, 10:27 PM
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21
A6 C6 headlights xenon ? poor light
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77,386
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paulrstaylor
The dipped and main beam will likely both be the...
The dipped and main beam will likely both be the same xenon lamp, with a shutter that opens for high beam. The H7 will be the flasher, as xenon take a second to light and halogen is instant.
...
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A6/S6/RS6 C6
8th November 2021, 09:51 PM
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21
A6 C6 headlights xenon ? poor light
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77,386
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paulrstaylor
Probably burnt reflector bowls, they can be...
Probably burnt reflector bowls, they can be replaced with the projector, Trup at emtuning comes highly recommended..... but here sit down at the cost.....
https://emtuning.co.uk/
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Daily banter
3rd November 2021, 05:38 PM
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36
Ancient Audi, current airbag recall!
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13,037
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paulrstaylor
Take it to the dealer for the recall and see what...
Take it to the dealer for the recall and see what happens +++ :ROFL:
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Daily banter
3rd November 2021, 02:45 PM
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27
Dealers dont make much profit (what!)
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8,350
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paulrstaylor
STEALers or DEALers
Sometimes they come good..... small scall but my other half has a Golf, which has a water ingress issue of late. Needed a small replacement hose, searching online cheapest I could find was £12 from...
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Daily banter
1st November 2021, 09:04 PM
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27
Dealers dont make much profit (what!)
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8,350
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paulrstaylor
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
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Daily banter
1st November 2021, 08:31 PM
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27
Dealers dont make much profit (what!)
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8,350
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paulrstaylor
Had it ever been to scotland? :(:ROFL:
Had it ever been to scotland? :(:ROFL:
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Daily banter
30th October 2021, 09:57 AM
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27
Dealers dont make much profit (what!)
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8,350
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paulrstaylor
Cash discount isn't likely to happen, as that...
Cash discount isn't likely to happen, as that will remove the kick back and commission on selling an expensive PCP deal.....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd October 2021, 11:15 AM
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W12 sagging rear end
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7,684
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paulrstaylor
Terminal 30 is constant 12v, "open or short to...
Terminal 30 is constant 12v, "open or short to ground" means that the module isn't getting 12v, so most likely will be the fuse. From a distant memory, it is a 30a or even 40a, so I suspect the...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
3rd October 2021, 08:29 AM
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W12 sagging rear end
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7,684
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paulrstaylor
Fuse box. But suspect that will then be followed...
Fuse box. But suspect that will then be followed by the compressor....
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