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Forum: D4 - Everything Else 25th October 2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By ainarssems
You can get them on eBay, I used it before for Q7...

You can get them on eBay, I used it before for Q7 as I do not have manual and the sticker on spare wheel we'll is faded unreadable. Here is one example, it's just the first one I found it might be...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 18th October 2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By ainarssems
Maybe this one? Not a 4S but should be OK for...

Maybe this one? Not a 4S but should be OK for spare and not far from you, could pop over to collect and get it fitted for £10 extra. A bit of mixed feedback but if going over yourself, you could...
Forum: Daily banter 24th September 2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,338
Posted By ainarssems
Not sure police will do much other than talk to...

Not sure police will do much other than talk to women but if she denies it, probably will not take further. Cannot see the actual damage happening and cannot see the women's face ice to identify her....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,376
Posted By ainarssems
Is it still braking all wheels or mostly just...

Is it still braking all wheels or mostly just one? Can you see pressure reading in VCDS when it's happening? If it's all wheels and you can see pressure, considering you already replaced master...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 27th August 2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By ainarssems
PS4 and PS4s did not last that long compared to...

PS4 and PS4s did not last that long compared to some other Michelin tyres, still quite long life compared to some other brands.

No personal experience with PS5 but compound is supposed to be...
Forum: Daily banter 18th August 2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,913
Posted By ainarssems
I think it should be OK, I think it only needs a...

I think it should be OK, I think it only needs a code if moved to different car. It's the old cars that needed code even if still in the same car but battery died or was disconnected.
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 11th August 2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,976
Posted By ainarssems
Probably balls seized to to lack of use, try...

Probably balls seized to to lack of use, try pressing them in one by one. Or maybe a mismatch between two parts.
Forum: Daily banter 13th July 2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,741
Posted By ainarssems
I also find that Waze is better for traffic and...

I also find that Waze is better for traffic and updates faster, it makes sense as it's community driven with drivers reporting issues. But for new roads or new estates, they usually appear on Google...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 11th June 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,076
Posted By ainarssems
Mee too. I am with Tesco(O2) on the phone and...

Mee too. I am with Tesco(O2) on the phone and there are some areas around here that do not have 4G coverage(or signal is too weak) and it drops down to 3G. Or sometimes 4G is so slow because of weak...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 31st May 2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,949
Posted By ainarssems
That's not much time left till Monday. What's the...

That's not much time left till Monday. What's the scrap value? Webuyany car values it pretty low with many assumptions so would probably be even lower. I am kind of tempted if it is cheap enough and...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,972
Posted By ainarssems
I suppose you can legitimately return back from...

I suppose you can legitimately return back from the appointment if it failed as well? Unless it's dangerous.
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 26th May 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,234
Posted By ainarssems
Open up ECU, check for dry solder joints??? Or...

Open up ECU, check for dry solder joints??? Or check for shorted MOSFETs or other drivers inside ECU.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 23rd May 2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,151
Posted By ainarssems
You have no response from immobilizer because on...

You have no response from immobilizer because on 2002 there is no separate immobilizer like on pre 1998 cars, it's integrated in instrument cluster. You cannot get code with VCDS, there may be some...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th May 2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,780
Posted By ainarssems
Steering angle sensor fault will give those...

Steering angle sensor fault will give those lights on. Failing battery can give all sorts of weird things and usually multiple weird things. If the steering angle sensor is the only fault, it's...
Forum: Other marques 16th May 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,972
Posted By ainarssems
I did not go after seeing video on YouTube when...

I did not go after seeing video on YouTube when it was in London. It was cordoned off, could not get close, touch or get in it so decided not worth going.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th May 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,376
Posted By ainarssems
Probably master brake cylinder getting stuck and...

Probably master brake cylinder getting stuck and not releasing properly all the way, had it on A6. Brakes are dragging a bit, heat up, brake fluid expands and presses brake pads harder and heat them...
Forum: Other marques 8th May 2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,972
Posted By ainarssems
Cybertruck is touring the Europe. I am thinking...

Cybertruck is touring the Europe. I am thinking abou going to Birmingham(Solihull) on Sunday to see it in person.

https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/events/cyberodyssey?lat=52.289125&lng=-0.600363

Any...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th April 2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,972
Posted By ainarssems
For the bush you probably need to take off the...

For the bush you probably need to take off the arm and do it on the press. Sometimes bushes can be looking pretty sorry from the outside but not having excess movement. I would not replace it based...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,412
Posted By ainarssems
You must make a SORN if your vehicle is not...

You must make a SORN if your vehicle is not insured (even for a short time, for example because there’s a delay renewing your policy). This was brought in quite long time ago, maybe 10 years ago. I...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd April 2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,412
Posted By ainarssems
Where did you look for short term cover and how...

Where did you look for short term cover and how would it work regarding road tax?

I briefly checked it couple of years ago and most short term covers were meant for additional cover for the car...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd April 2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,581
Posted By ainarssems
It's a bit of a long shot and hard to say without...

It's a bit of a long shot and hard to say without experiencing symptoms in person. Could it be climate control fan touching the casing?

I had kind of similar experience on Q7 after replacing...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd March 2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,744
Posted By ainarssems
Plastic going through the engine probably would...

Plastic going through the engine probably would not do any harm, if anything it would go through engine and get stuck in cat. It might just burn up in cat and not cause any issues or it may...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 22nd March 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,744
Posted By ainarssems
I am wondering if it would be possible to remove...

I am wondering if it would be possible to remove the plastic flap, weld the broken arm, then securely reattach the plastic flap.
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st March 2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,951
Posted By ainarssems
Sorry, no experience changing it on D4 but seems...

Sorry, no experience changing it on D4 but seems a bit suspicious that it works when you start moving. I would think it's not enough vacuum in idle and when you start moving and rpm increase you have...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th March 2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,744
Posted By ainarssems
O2 sensors do not work that fast they just...

O2 sensors do not work that fast they just measure average and trim fuel for whole bank, you can expect response time 0.5-2sec, in that time each cylinder in idle fires 5-10 times. Plus the glasses...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th March 2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,744
Posted By ainarssems
I don't think it's ideal to run it with one flap...

I don't think it's ideal to run it with one flap missing, either have them all or remove all. That cylinder will be getting more or less air compared to other cylinders depending on rpm but the same...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th March 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,239
Posted By ainarssems
Could very well be fuel pump gone. Have seen it...

Could very well be fuel pump gone. Have seen it happen couple of times when battery goes low. Voltage goes down, amps have to go up to keep power up, too much amps for too long and it burns out.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th March 2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,111
Posted By ainarssems
Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There...

Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There are cheaper listings on eBay and Amazon...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th March 2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,180
Posted By ainarssems
Sounds like a lovely car. I am not looking for...

Sounds like a lovely car. I am not looking for one and I am not up to date with the values, and £29.5k could be a fair price. But regarding your comment about loosing £2.5k in 10 months, you cannot...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,972
Posted By ainarssems
On my Tesla I can choose 'Creep' or 'Hold' mode....

On my Tesla I can choose 'Creep' or 'Hold' mode. Start/stop on Q7 you can control with brake pedal. If you press fairly hard and hold when stopping it will stop engine, if you release brake pedal a...
Forum: Q7 4L 27th December 2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,108
Posted By ainarssems
That voltage 8.44V looks a bit low, that would...

That voltage 8.44V looks a bit low, that would explain the struggle to turn over and the error might be just the result of low voltage. Check the battery condition and charge level and connections...
Forum: D3 - Lights 19th December 2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 17,467
Posted By ainarssems
I am pretty sure 2003 and 2005 headlights have...

I am pretty sure 2003 and 2005 headlights have the same shape so should be able to use the same lens. I have no experience removing D3 lenses but it can be a pain on other cars if they use PermaSeal.
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 19th December 2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,575
Posted By ainarssems
-16C is probably low enough for England, but is...

-16C is probably low enough for England, but is it 25/75 or almost neat antifreeze 95/5 as both would be around -16C?

I would guess it's more likely to be 25/75 but it's possible that somebody...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 17th December 2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Would anybody like to make me an offer before I...

Would anybody like to make me an offer before I put them on eBay? It's 80% off final value fees on eBay so if nobody is interested, I will put them on eBay on Monday.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 6th December 2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,054
Posted By ainarssems
If you ar willing to DIY fit projector units you...

If you ar willing to DIY fit projector units you might want to have a look at second hand LED units from other cars. 2nd gen Nissan Qashqai are pretty cheap on eBay, I got one with broken bracket...
Forum: Motormouth 29th November 2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 36,966
Posted By ainarssems
2 weeks ago on both cars. A bit late this year as...

2 weeks ago on both cars. A bit late this year as it was quite warm for longer, usually do it in October.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Bi-xenons use D2R on D2 but projectors could be...

Bi-xenons use D2R on D2 but projectors could be D2S.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Same with Firefox. Uploaded them here ...

Same with Firefox. Uploaded them here
https://ibb.co/FKqDZv1
https://ibb.co/z7gyFyS
https://ibb.co/TWBrPnx
https://ibb.co/7jvNXvR
https://ibb.co/5x5BBkF
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Tried again and and still nothing. Just says...

Tried again and and still nothing. Just says upload failed, did the same earlier on Laptop. Used Chrome on both, maybe should try another browser or clearing cookies:Confused:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Checked the numbers and on the box they are 3222...

Checked the numbers and on the box they are 3222 311 74361 and 3222 311 74362 and on the lamps it's 33A028 and 339L21. so that's a good sign and I would think Amazon would get them straight from...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
Picture upload from phone did not work, tried...

Picture upload from phone did not work, tried from laptop and still no go. If needed can send pictures to email or whatsapp
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,465
Posted By ainarssems
For sale pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs.

I have a pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs that I bought for D3 when I had it but sold the car before fitting them and they have been in drawer ever since. Apparently there are a lot of...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 19th November 2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,754
Posted By ainarssems
Well if it's faulty, it's faulty. It's the same...

Well if it's faulty, it's faulty. It's the same like if your kettle does not boil water, you cannot turn it up to burn off limescale.

Only thing you can do is measure resistance, it should be very...
Forum: Daily banter 9th October 2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,919
Posted By ainarssems
If you tried genuine version of software and it...

If you tried genuine version of software and it was connected to the net it is most likely bricked now as genuine soft checks for clones and it it finds cloned cable it owerwrites the software in the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th September 2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,683
Posted By ainarssems
It's a bit of weird one, considering there is a...

It's a bit of weird one, considering there is a voltage reading between both contacts at the plug means they are both connected to something so I would be more inclined to think one of them could be...
Forum: Daily banter 28th August 2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,271
Posted By ainarssems
Looks like he left the long 10mm..

Looks like he left the long 10mm..
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,766
Posted By ainarssems
Is this what you need...

Is this what you need https://allegro.pl/oferta/zwrotnica-lewy-przod-audi-a8-d2-lift-4d0407257m-14069932224

About £120 in Poland

Edit:

Just scrolled through the pictures and that one is also...
Forum: Other marques 12th August 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,972
Posted By ainarssems
We are back home. Sorry, ended the previous post...

We are back home. Sorry, ended the previous post abruptly as started writing
while eating for other people, then stopped when they arrived. Will add a bit more detail and the return journey later....
Forum: Other marques 1st August 2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,779,972
Posted By ainarssems
The travel up to Berlin is a breathe, plenty of...

The travel up to Berlin is a breathe, plenty of Tesla superchargers and facilities there if you want to eat or relive yourself. But most of toilets are paid access 1€. We did not have any change and...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st August 2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,014
Posted By ainarssems
You can also ask around your local...

You can also ask around your local wrap/sign/window tinting companies if they can apply new clear paint protection film
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