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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th April 2023, 07:13 AM
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Powerless/polybushes
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Readie
Powerless/polybushes
Hi all, has anyone installed polybushes on their s8 ? I have a d2 s8 and think some of my bushes are going so was considering poly… thoughts ?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
26th December 2022, 05:43 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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Readie
It’s been n a while but I thought I would let you...
It’s been n a while but I thought I would let you all know what happened in the end…
I managed to find another instrument cluster, which 4rings managed to fit and link to the car. 2 minor issues… s8...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
15th July 2022, 01:11 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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Readie
Current situation… 4 rings has sent to cluster...
Current situation… 4 rings has sent to cluster off to an electronic specialist. The specialist has confirmed that the processor in the cluster has died and cannot be repaired.
I now definitely...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th July 2022, 07:00 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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Readie
Thanks steamship, you say the hard part is...
Thanks steamship, you say the hard part is finding an instrument cluster with the same part number… does that mean that I cannot use any d2s8 cluster ?
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
6th July 2022, 12:32 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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Readie
ok thanks for the responses. Clearly the...
ok thanks for the responses.
Clearly the radio is secondary for me at the moment so will drop that for now.. the immobiliser issue is the main thing i need to sort and so if i understand...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
5th July 2022, 09:25 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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5,752
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Readie
Thanks for the response . The battery drain...
Thanks for the response .
The battery drain was one of the things the car went in for, it has been doing it for ages and I thought it was something to do with water ingress in the front scuttle,...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
5th July 2022, 12:23 PM
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Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
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Readie
Wanted-help on instrument cluster and radio head unit
Hi all, having spent a considerable amount of money on a full service and cambelt change, my fuel pump now packed up..
It has gone to 4rings in dartford and they have sorted the fuel pump but 2...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
16th June 2020, 09:43 PM
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Lowering springs and rear callipers/brakes
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Readie
Lowering springs and rear callipers/brakes
Hi all, i have just had an mot fail and need to replace a rear calliper(And disk and pads) on one side, so was thinking about what simple bolt on upgrade there is. Can I just check, the d3 w12 is a...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th December 2019, 01:08 PM
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wanted - windscreen wiper motor
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Readie
wanted - windscreen wiper motor
Hi All, you may recall I have had trouble with my wipers - they do not work on 'fast' so have decided to just replace.
does anyone have the wipers motors for sale ??
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D2 - Body and Exterior
28th October 2019, 05:30 PM
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windscreen wipers not working on maximum
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Readie
windscreen wipers not working on maximum
Hi All, heading says it all really.
The intermittent is OK, the normal speed is OK but when I switch to 'full speed' they just stop. Any ideas ?
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Owners Meets
13th August 2019, 12:56 PM
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Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
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Readie
It was great to meet everyone if only briefly as...
It was great to meet everyone if only briefly as I spent quite a time wandering round looking at all the other great cars.
One thing which I found really interesting, having in the past been to...
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Owners Meets
2nd August 2019, 03:40 PM
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Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
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Readie
Brilliant, thanks. Am just having a few bits...
Brilliant, thanks.
Am just having a few bits looked at this week with fast road conversions so hopefully will see a bit of an improvement and will be able to compare in a couple of weeks...
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Owners Meets
30th July 2019, 11:17 AM
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Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
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41,950
Posted By
Readie
Having kick started this have just realised i...
Having kick started this have just realised i didn’t have my name on the list. I am a definitely but cannot seem to add my name to the list from my phone. I will be paying on the day as coming from...
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Owners Meets
22nd July 2019, 12:34 PM
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Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
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Readie
Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
Who's coming to this? anyone from here?
http://www.audisinthepark.com/home
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
22nd July 2019, 12:17 PM
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d2 s8 lowering springs
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Readie
d2 s8 lowering springs
guys, can anyone point me in the direction of what ones to buy ?
Not looking to go mad on price or height but want a little lower and am on 19 inch wheels...
any thoughts much appreciated
si
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th June 2019, 12:09 PM
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springs and ARBs
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Readie
springs and ARBs
does anyone have any experience of these guys ?.....
https://www.springcoil.co.uk/springs/suspension-springs/
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D2 - Engine Bay
20th March 2019, 12:04 PM
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S8 idling 'lumpy'
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4,162
Posted By
Readie
Thanks All, sounds like it wont harm it to much...
Thanks All, sounds like it wont harm it to much (other than petrol consumption..!) if I drive back so will take the chance.....
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
20th March 2019, 12:02 PM
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Show us your...wheels
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Readie
thanks, They are Rivera RV170 19" x 9.5" 5x112...
thanks, They are Rivera RV170 19" x 9.5" 5x112 et42 ...
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D2 - Engine Bay
18th March 2019, 09:20 PM
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S8 idling 'lumpy'
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Posted By
Readie
S8 idling 'lumpy'
Hi all, this is a bit of a long shot but thought I would ask.
My first real problem has arisen.
Have now done almost 4k miles in the s8, almost all motorway, lovely and smooth but about 400...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
18th March 2019, 09:01 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
Wheels on. Dead pleased..
Wheels on. Dead pleased..
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd January 2019, 08:54 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
Thanks mj, what a fantastic write up and...
Thanks mj, what a fantastic write up and brilliant advice.
Someone should ‘sticky’ this.
In light of this will focus on 255/40s
Thank you ever so much.
Pics to follow...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
21st January 2019, 07:34 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
Thanks all, I am not really looking for a...
Thanks all, I am not really looking for a ‘stretch’ look, just want them to ‘sit ‘ right so should I go for 265 or for 255. Sounds like 35 would be a good tyre profile though.
Thoughts ?
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Owners Meets
17th January 2019, 12:39 PM
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anyone going to the nurburgring 24 hour in june
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Readie
anyone going to the nurburgring 24 hour in june
I will be going although not sure if taking the s8 or m535 yet...
Or possibly the e9 if its done...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
17th January 2019, 12:21 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
following above post, can someone tell me what...
following above post, can someone tell me what tyre size should I be looking at ?
Forum:
D2 - Wheels and Tyres
17th January 2019, 12:18 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
have finally bought these....... ...
have finally bought these.......
https://www.nuts4wheels.com/rivera-rv170-19-x-9-5-5x112-et42-black-with-polished-face.html
Hopefully they should turn up tomorrow...
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D2 - Everything else
28th October 2018, 10:09 AM
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2
Rolling road results
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4,455
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Readie
Rolling road results
Took s8 to a rolling road in broadstairs. Only 50 quid...318 bhp... 350 ish from factory... not much loss and very good apparently....!! Top speed went to 161mph...on the speed restrictor. Apparently...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
21st October 2018, 09:59 AM
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5
wanted 19 or 20 inch wheels
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4,434
Posted By
Readie
Thanks Jonny, nice wheels but not for me. ...
Thanks Jonny, nice wheels but not for me.
Tjalling, can you post or pm me some pictures.
Thanks
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D2 - Interior Electrics
2nd October 2018, 12:28 PM
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central locking vacuum control pump
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7,410
Posted By
Readie
hi guys, I am back on this now. I have tried...
hi guys, I am back on this now.
I have tried to 'rematch' the key to the car and this does not work.
I am thinking maybe the when the previous owner suggested the vacuum control pump was faulty...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
27th September 2018, 12:19 PM
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5
wanted 19 or 20 inch wheels
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4,434
Posted By
Readie
wanted 19 or 20 inch wheels
have 18s at the moment.
anyone have any nice wheels they want to shift ??
Don't really know what style I fancy so what do you have...?
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
24th September 2018, 12:54 PM
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cracked downpipes
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Readie
cracked downpipes
Hi All, took the s8 to audi for their free visual checkover and am pleased to say nothing untoward thrown up.
Other than one of the downpipes (assume there are just two downpipes ..??)has some...
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D2 - Interior
11th September 2018, 12:27 PM
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Door switch panel strange "wood" colours
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6,586
Posted By
Readie
has anybody resprayed the parts to do away with...
has anybody resprayed the parts to do away with the wood effect ?
I guess there will be quite a few who have done some carbon effect wrapping, but what about a straight colour ?
any pics ?
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D2 - Body and Exterior
30th August 2018, 12:26 PM
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10
Boot spoiler/lip
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8,596
Posted By
Readie
thanks, will see if I can get an original but if...
thanks, will see if I can get an original but if not this is next best.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
30th August 2018, 12:17 PM
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3
d2 rear lip/spoiler wanted
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3,149
Posted By
Readie
excellent, where are you and how much etc...
excellent, where are you and how much etc...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
28th August 2018, 12:28 PM
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3
d2 rear lip/spoiler wanted
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3,149
Posted By
Readie
d2 rear lip/spoiler wanted
hi all thought I would put out a post, anybody have one they want to get rid of ?
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D2 - Interior
23rd August 2018, 12:39 PM
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seat runners
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3,573
Posted By
Readie
seat runners
Hi All,
My passenger seat runner is loose.
It is only the rear screw which I think is a t40 or t45. I have the right socket/bit to fit, that is not the problem.
The problem is that the bolt...
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
23rd August 2018, 12:31 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
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Readie
I like your wheels mikkijayne, what ones are...
I like your wheels mikkijayne, what ones are they/ what model off ?
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D2 - Body and Exterior
23rd August 2018, 12:28 PM
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10
Boot spoiler/lip
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8,596
Posted By
Readie
I like that little lip spoiler. barzya8 any...
I like that little lip spoiler.
barzya8 any ideas where I could source one ? I also like the colour coding at the bottom - smart.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
23rd August 2018, 12:22 PM
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24
A Bit of Bling for the Boot
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31,489
Posted By
Readie
that looks good, what part is that ? the strip...
that looks good, what part is that ? the strip between bumper and body ?
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D2 - Wheels and Tyres
20th August 2018, 08:26 PM
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31
Show us your...wheels
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51,570
Posted By
Readie
Show us your...wheels
On a couple of the other car forums I am on they often have a few ‘show us your’ threads for a bit of inspiration so thought I would give it a go with this.
Bad pics but you get the idea
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D2 - Body and Exterior
20th August 2018, 08:15 PM
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Boot spoiler/lip
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8,596
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Readie
Boot spoiler/lip
Just wanted to ask if anyone had added one and if there are any pics out there ?
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D2 - Body and Exterior
19th August 2018, 12:28 PM
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A Bit of Bling for the Boot
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31,489
Posted By
Readie
Don’t think they are aluminium because the black...
Don’t think they are aluminium because the black paint had started to show signs of rust.
The polishing kit I have I bought at the new classic car show last year from these guys
...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
19th August 2018, 08:51 AM
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24
A Bit of Bling for the Boot
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31,489
Posted By
Readie
I was gonna buy these chrome struts so thought I...
I was gonna buy these chrome struts so thought I would take off the old ones just to check sizing.
Then had a root around in shed and saw I had some ‘chrome paint’ so started to rub them down for...
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D2 - Engine Bay
15th August 2018, 12:42 PM
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10
Genuine filters - cabin / pollen, oil, air
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6,657
Posted By
Readie
brilliant, thanks guys.
brilliant, thanks guys.
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D2 - Interior Electrics
15th August 2018, 07:43 AM
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11
central locking vacuum control pump
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7,410
Posted By
Readie
thanks mannyo. I think that is exactly what...
thanks mannyo.
I think that is exactly what the owner did back in may 17 given I have the two read outs one with lots of fault codes across the board in many areas/addresses and then another...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th August 2018, 10:28 PM
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11
central locking vacuum control pump
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7,410
Posted By
Readie
Thanks for the messages guys. Sorry but I am...
Thanks for the messages guys.
Sorry but I am new to this type of diagnostic stuff as you will guess from the cars in my signature !!
I have now looked through some of the paperwork and...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th August 2018, 12:45 PM
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11
central locking vacuum control pump
Views:
7,410
Posted By
Readie
Thanks HP. so next question... Where do I...
Thanks HP. so next question...
Where do I get and what type do I get, of a vcds..?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
14th August 2018, 12:32 PM
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11
central locking vacuum control pump
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7,410
Posted By
Readie
central locking vacuum control pump
Hi all have started this post following my new member intro post.
The central locking works on the key but not on the remote. It also seems that the alarm is not engaging.
I am told by the...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th August 2018, 12:27 PM
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10
Genuine filters - cabin / pollen, oil, air
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6,657
Posted By
Readie
cabin smell - filter ?
Hi just picking up on this thread. Am a new owner just 1 week in and looking at a few things.
Gave the car a good clean of the leather and the inside generally at the weekend as there was a...
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