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ivanhoe
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
20th November 2020, 07:29 PM
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16
4.2 TDI engine noise
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17,314
Posted By
ivanhoe
Sorry I can't offer any help/suggestions. Good...
Sorry I can't offer any help/suggestions.
Good luck with it though and be sure to report back on any progress.
Forum:
D3 - Lights
8th November 2020, 04:09 PM
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44
D3 led rear lights
Views:
73,701
Posted By
ivanhoe
Thanks for updating. Interesting. 😎
Thanks for updating. Interesting. 😎
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
18th October 2020, 10:43 PM
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16
Varta 020 or Bosch S5 015
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13,304
Posted By
ivanhoe
I fitted the varta 020 two years ago. No...
I fitted the varta 020 two years ago.
No apparent problems.
123 quid.
Didn't code it.
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
18th October 2020, 10:38 PM
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16
Varta 020 or Bosch S5 015
Views:
13,304
Posted By
ivanhoe
Tps stoke no longer serve me.
Tps stoke no longer serve me.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th May 2020, 03:13 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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16,437
Posted By
ivanhoe
Should be all good then. Maybe they have seen...
Should be all good then.
Maybe they have seen the error of their ways now.
I know my experience wasn't an isolated incident because I googled it and it had been happening a lot.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th May 2020, 04:01 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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16,437
Posted By
ivanhoe
Did you set up an account? They literally...
Did you set up an account?
They literally changed my order immediately after I placed it, I went back to their site immediately after making payment and they had already substituted the brands, I...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th May 2020, 11:05 PM
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27
A8 D3 rear Disc (several sizes) is the same Caliper used
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16,437
Posted By
ivanhoe
Be sure to double check your order if using...
Be sure to double check your order if using Autodoc ........they have a habit of substituting brands....... In particular their own brands without informing you. They did this on me on a couple of...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
8th April 2020, 11:09 AM
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6
Replacing battery - need to re-code?
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8,128
Posted By
ivanhoe
I would do as you suggest. I don't advocate it...
I would do as you suggest.
I don't advocate it ....but.... I changed mine without recoding with no apparent problems.
Battery was same spec as original though.
A garage did say at a later date...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
10th February 2020, 05:07 PM
Replies:
2
One touch memory
Views:
4,461
Posted By
ivanhoe
Ok, I'm going to simplify..... It's like...
Ok, I'm going to simplify.....
It's like logging in to a computer, your fingerprint logs you in. Whilst logged in the computer remembers the last position the seat etc is in.
If someone...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
10th February 2020, 04:49 PM
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2
One touch memory
Views:
4,461
Posted By
ivanhoe
When the car recognises your print it should set...
When the car recognises your print it should set seat etc to the settings that were used last time you set positions, whilst being "logged in"
So..... You log in with fingerprint and the car...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
7th February 2020, 11:53 AM
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48
Draining battery
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71,148
Posted By
ivanhoe
Any updates on this?
Any updates on this?
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
19th January 2020, 10:10 AM
Replies:
7
DAB with Bose
Views:
12,315
Posted By
ivanhoe
Was dab fitted at the factory in 2005, I know my...
Was dab fitted at the factory in 2005, I know my 2006 doesn't have it.
Just thinking if the dab tuner was retro fitted the Ariel and system may not be optimised for dab..... Maybe????
Forum:
D3 - Lights
12th January 2020, 10:23 PM
Replies:
44
D3 led rear lights
Views:
73,701
Posted By
ivanhoe
The link I posted has the specs. Those leds...
The link I posted has the specs.
Those leds have been tested in the a8 lights and confirmed ok.
Forum:
D3 - Lights
8th January 2020, 04:34 PM
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44
D3 led rear lights
Views:
73,701
Posted By
ivanhoe
https://lighthouseleds.com/5mm-straw-hat-wide-angl...
https://lighthouseleds.com/5mm-straw-hat-wide-angle-led-red-15-000-mcd.html
The person who recommended these reported that he had personally tried a few different led's and he had found these to...
Forum:
D3 - Lights
8th January 2020, 04:23 PM
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44
D3 led rear lights
Views:
73,701
Posted By
ivanhoe
http://http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?a...
http://http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=22703&stc=1&d=1578504230
Haven't done the job yet but bought these from America after reading a recommendation somewhere on the net.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
18th November 2019, 08:58 PM
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23
Keyless...
Views:
26,938
Posted By
ivanhoe
That's how mine works...... When it works.
That's how mine works...... When it works.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
17th November 2019, 12:10 PM
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23
Keyless...
Views:
26,938
Posted By
ivanhoe
Thanks for the link. Two switches, drivers and...
Thanks for the link.
Two switches, drivers and nearside rear work on mine, however no hand sensors work, well the drivers works once In a blue moon, usually on a very cold day. Marvellous when it...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
16th November 2019, 05:09 PM
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23
Keyless...
Views:
26,938
Posted By
ivanhoe
What is the approximate cost of replacing all the...
What is the approximate cost of replacing all the handles please. Did you diy or pay labour.
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
5th August 2019, 09:42 PM
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5
Analogue TV to digital hybrid.
Views:
7,073
Posted By
ivanhoe
Blimey, is there no FM over there too. Will...
Blimey, is there no FM over there too. Will Google that in a minute.
Impossible to keep up with technology.
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th August 2019, 09:21 PM
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5
Analogue TV to digital hybrid.
Views:
7,073
Posted By
ivanhoe
Thanking you.
Thanking you.
Forum:
D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th August 2019, 06:21 PM
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5
Analogue TV to digital hybrid.
Views:
7,073
Posted By
ivanhoe
Analogue TV to digital hybrid.
Sorry if already covered elsewhere.
Can the digital hybrid TV module be literally plugged in , in place of the analogue unit and work as it should with nothing else required or to do? ...
Forum:
Daily banter
3rd August 2019, 09:29 PM
Replies:
14
Next Car: D3 S8, D4 4.2 or something else???
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8,927
Posted By
ivanhoe
Ray, The names Andy, :-) Ivanhoe is my...
Ray, The names Andy, :-)
Ivanhoe is my house name.:-)
I'm in mid Wales for the week, so couldn't have met up.
Thanks for the thought though, next time perhaps.
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
2nd August 2019, 10:37 PM
Replies:
9
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.
Views:
14,002
Posted By
ivanhoe
Pretty sure my 275/35/20 did fit in the...
Pretty sure my 275/35/20 did fit in the well............just.
Got a niggling feeling though that I struggled to get the lid down completely flat.
I wasn't too bothered at the time, it was just...
Forum:
Daily banter
2nd August 2019, 08:12 PM
Replies:
14
Next Car: D3 S8, D4 4.2 or something else???
Views:
8,927
Posted By
ivanhoe
I'd like to chime in here, although more D3 4.2...
I'd like to chime in here, although more D3 4.2 tdi related, but obviously crosses over to the d4.
4.2tdi D3., I love it, drives beautifully with all the power you could need on today's...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th July 2019, 03:56 PM
Replies:
16
Squealing noise
Views:
10,283
Posted By
ivanhoe
I clamped the brake hose with a proper but cheap...
I clamped the brake hose with a proper but cheap hose clamp.
You also need a jar with brake fluid in it and a hose that fits the bleed nipple. I'm sure there must be a few YouTube videos of...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th July 2019, 10:52 AM
Replies:
16
Squealing noise
Views:
10,283
Posted By
ivanhoe
I used the Carista Bluetooth plug in dongle...
I used the Carista Bluetooth plug in dongle thingy, with there app. On my phone to open and close the motor mechanism.
I purchased a piston and seal kit off ebay to refurbish the caliper.
...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
10th July 2019, 03:42 PM
Replies:
40
!!!!Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction!!! Workshop!
Views:
43,906
Posted By
ivanhoe
I think the other wires are to do with...
I think the other wires are to do with determining pad thickness(wear).
When I stripped my calliper down to refurbish, I didn't see any other way that the car can determine pad thickness other...
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd March 2019, 08:09 AM
Replies:
17
Which tyres wear faster?
Views:
55,943
Posted By
ivanhoe
Audi d3 owners manual states that tyres with...
Audi d3 owners manual states that tyres with deepest tread should be on the front . ???
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
18th March 2019, 09:08 PM
Replies:
9
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.
Views:
14,002
Posted By
ivanhoe
Yes that's what I have.
Yes that's what I have.
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
17th March 2019, 05:30 PM
Replies:
9
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.
Views:
14,002
Posted By
ivanhoe
Just copied this from an eBay advert- Audi...
Just copied this from an eBay advert-
Audi space saver spare wheel and tyre very rare rrp 889 plus vat with out a tyre
this is the space saver for vehicles with 20 inch alloys wheels fitted with...
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
17th March 2019, 11:33 AM
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9
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.
Views:
14,002
Posted By
ivanhoe
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.
Just checking if that is normal. According to Internet calculator it's 2% difference.
D3 4.2tdi sport.
Spare is stickered 50mph max.
Forum:
Daily banter
19th December 2018, 04:24 PM
Replies:
20
Road Tax increase ? again is this true ?
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11,811
Posted By
ivanhoe
6.7% during my 14 month ownership.
6.7% during my 14 month ownership.
Forum:
Daily banter
19th December 2018, 04:04 PM
Replies:
20
Road Tax increase ? again is this true ?
Views:
11,811
Posted By
ivanhoe
Agree. Just bitter because my wages haven't...
Agree.
Just bitter because my wages haven't gone up by anywhere near that percentage in that timeframe. :mad:
Forum:
Daily banter
17th December 2018, 04:24 PM
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20
Road Tax increase ? again is this true ?
Views:
11,811
Posted By
ivanhoe
Have to say the increases are doing my head in. ...
Have to say the increases are doing my head in. I've owned my 4.2 tdi for about 13 months. Initially £520, then £540 and now going up to £555. As if the fuel prices aren't enough.
Big money...
Forum:
Daily banter
26th November 2018, 08:12 PM
Replies:
36
Issue Uploading Images To Site
Views:
13,216
Posted By
ivanhoe
I haven't been able to download anything from the...
I haven't been able to download anything from the D3 tech dump on my phone or tablet recently. I could previously.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
24th November 2018, 09:11 AM
Replies:
41
4.2TDi sudden death
Views:
25,362
Posted By
ivanhoe
Sorry to hear of your problems. Is the vcds...
Sorry to hear of your problems. Is the vcds mileage correct at 365000km, 226000miles?
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
10th November 2018, 09:34 PM
Replies:
26
3.0TDI Hot Start Issue, Very Slow Cranking
Views:
20,703
Posted By
ivanhoe
So your diagnosis is a poor mechanical crimped...
So your diagnosis is a poor mechanical crimped joint?
Interesting, I hope the solder repair cures your problems.
Thanks for the pics. Hoping I never need to do this though.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
30th September 2018, 03:26 PM
Replies:
74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Maybe we need a new motor.
Maybe we need a new motor.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
29th September 2018, 08:49 PM
Replies:
74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Thanks for the reassurance.:)
Thanks for the reassurance.:)
Forum:
D3 - Lights
29th September 2018, 08:44 PM
Replies:
1
L E D , D R L' s again
Views:
9,362
Posted By
ivanhoe
L E D , D R L' s again
Can anyone recommend/link to a reliable bulb.
Just discovered a previous owner has linked the drl to the sidelight, the mod documented on the forum.
Not sure if I should now be looking for...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
29th September 2018, 06:38 PM
Replies:
74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Mmmmmmmm :Confused: worked every time earlier, ...
Mmmmmmmm :Confused: worked every time earlier, probably a dozen attempts........ now this evening struggling again and needing winding out further, which I feel may potentially be straining...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
29th September 2018, 02:11 PM
Replies:
74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
I can now confirm that T P S Stoke will serve non...
I can now confirm that T P S Stoke will serve non trade account customers.
The part number is correct. I also had to put the tow hook back in the correct place in the lid to add ballast to enable...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
27th September 2018, 03:49 PM
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74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Thanks for the kind offer. I will approach tps...
Thanks for the kind offer.
I will approach tps stoke.
I will go in person with my overalls on.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
27th September 2018, 12:12 PM
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74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Cheers for the info. Wonder if t p s Stoke...
Cheers for the info.
Wonder if t p s Stoke will serve me?????
Someone abroad selling on eBay.
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
26th September 2018, 09:51 PM
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74
Power boot struggles to open on left side.
Views:
92,168
Posted By
ivanhoe
Do you just replace the screw in centre of the...
Do you just replace the screw in centre of the buffer?
Forum:
D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th September 2018, 07:37 PM
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3
D3 4.2 tdi injectors
Views:
14,007
Posted By
ivanhoe
https://youtu.be/C7qODEdvXiI
https://youtu.be/C7qODEdvXiI
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
14th September 2018, 08:24 PM
Replies:
15
2006 4.2tdi warm up time
Views:
9,929
Posted By
ivanhoe
Carista scan should reveal a problem with the...
Carista scan should reveal a problem with the aux. Heater. If a problem exists.
The engine undertrays off mine at the moment and I did notice the aux heater exhaust sticking down.
If look...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
14th September 2018, 02:54 PM
Replies:
15
2006 4.2tdi warm up time
Views:
9,929
Posted By
ivanhoe
Going to work this morning, only 3 miles, was at...
Going to work this morning, only 3 miles, was at 70degrees. Normally on the way home, slightly different, faster route, 3.5 miles 90degrees.
Gauge starts moving off 50 at about 1 mile.
Forum:
Daily banter
4th March 2018, 02:29 PM
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67
What design features do you wish the A/S8 had?
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20,113
Posted By
ivanhoe
Agree on having a rear wiper. Also agree on...
Agree on having a rear wiper.
Also agree on being able to switch off auto dip.
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