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Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics Yesterday, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14
Posted By HPsauce
Well VCDS said "00955 - Key 1 09-00 - Adaptation...

Well VCDS said "00955 - Key 1 09-00 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed"
I have no idea how or why, or what the limit actually is. The key just sits unused in a small cup, I don't carry it in my pocket...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics Yesterday, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14
Posted By HPsauce
Central locking weirdness - explanation?

I've noticed a few times in recent days that my remote doesn't work to unlock the car or open the boot. After a short while and a few prods it usually starts working and is then fine. :Confused:
...
Forum: Owners Meets 25th October 2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,445
Posted By HPsauce
Which given 1st June is a Sunday would likely be...

Which given 1st June is a Sunday would likely be 7th/8th I guess?

Unfortunately, like Donp38 "We have some family health issues" so are limited in availability/commitment at present. :-(
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 23rd October 2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By HPsauce
Fixing the B pillar gloss black trim

My passenger side trim is flaking and annoying me. See picture.
In reality it doesn't look quite that bad as I chose the angle to get a good contrast!

Reading up it seems that replacing it...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 18th October 2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks Ainars, missed that one. Not sure about:...

Thanks Ainars, missed that one. Not sure about: NO PUNGCHERE!!!!!!!!!!

To be honest, having bought two 20" wheels (for about the same price as fixing my broken diamond cut one!) I'm tempted to get...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 18th October 2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By HPsauce
Well my researches seem to lead to the conclusion...

Well my researches seem to lead to the conclusion that to get diamond cut you need to buy from Germany at German prices and be prepared to pay a lot to get them into the UK.
However I found a...
Forum: Daily banter 15th October 2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,670
Posted By HPsauce
Used Autoaid last week

It's cropped up in a few threads, but this is the most recently active.
I finally needed AutoAid last week when I had a bad puncture. They were fine except I was in an area with really poor phone...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 13th October 2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By HPsauce
Wanted - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35ZR20

I'm after a 20" Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (the dual compound tyre) size 255/35ZR20 with decent tread.
As this will probably end up on the spare I could (as I have before) tolerate a standard PS4.
...
Forum: Daily banter 11th October 2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 205
Posted By HPsauce
Northern Lights last Night

No doubt lots of you "Up Norf" will see these regularly, but down here in Buckinghamshire it's definitely a first!

Attached photo was taken in my daughters back garden just a couple of miles away,...
Forum: Owners Meets 11th October 2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,445
Posted By HPsauce
Whatever happens, SWMBO and I very much look...

Whatever happens, SWMBO and I very much look forward to these meets and are happy to help as far as we can. Hopefully something will happen next June or thereabouts.

Realistically due to our...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th October 2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By HPsauce
However I do plug my "battery maintainer" solar...

However I do plug my "battery maintainer" solar panel in there too, so it almost certainly has to be something to do with that. I must have shorted something out somehow, though given the design of...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th October 2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By HPsauce
Correct. +++ So how could this happen? ...

Correct. +++
So how could this happen?

https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30424&stc=1&d=1728218799

PS Weird thing I found about the fuses/spares.
The spare 10A fuse in...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th October 2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks Sean I'll check the fuse first. +++ I...

Thanks Sean I'll check the fuse first. +++ I reseated it several times.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 4th October 2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By HPsauce
OBD port stopped working, I think....

It's a while since I did a VCDS scan and my S8 has also been on SORN for a few weeks.
While unused I plug a (sizeable, motorhome model) solar panel into the OBD port to give a minimal trickle charge...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd September 2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By HPsauce
An alternative that I'm looking at is The German...

An alternative that I'm looking at is The German Car Festival Goodwood 2024
05 October 2024 https://events.fastcar.co.uk/german-car-festival/
Forum: Daily banter 23rd September 2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By HPsauce
Sorry, can't make it, I did look at going but...

Sorry, can't make it, I did look at going but just too much else on. Plus the S8 is currently on SORN, though will probably be taxed again for October.
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 19th September 2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,614
Posted By HPsauce
Remember the wider wheels will need lower profile...

Remember the wider wheels will need lower profile tyres to get the same rolling radius/circumference. So you'll need two pairs of different width and percentage height, ideally the same make and...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th September 2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,517
Posted By HPsauce
Hello Cole and welcome, lovely looking S8. +++ ...

Hello Cole and welcome, lovely looking S8. +++

Most people here are in UK (some in Europe) where the RNS navigation system was very common and popular, so experts on the Symphony system are few...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th August 2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,208
Posted By HPsauce
And the result was what? Almost certainly...

And the result was what?

Almost certainly not relevant but the weird untraceable squeak from my engine bay turned out to be the alternator; identified and fixed by MJ. :cool:

Also, watching...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By HPsauce
Ski hatch is only soft aluminium tabs, I cut mine...

Ski hatch is only soft aluminium tabs, I cut mine very quickly with a small oscillating blade cutter.

Do you mean the boot doesn't open pressing in the button on the boot lid? Probably something...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th August 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By HPsauce
Not sure how many others on here are around the...

Not sure how many others on here are around the Western side of the M25 (I'm in South Bucks about 30 miles North of you) but maybe we can arrange a summer mini-meet to look over your new acquisition?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th August 2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By HPsauce
"The cat"? There are two.... Mine was rattling...

"The cat"? There are two....
Mine was rattling on one side when I bought car (replacement priced in) but it sailed through an MOT when properly warmed up.
When I did get the failed cat replaced I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th August 2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,980
Posted By HPsauce
Did the seller explain why the RNS is asking for...

Did the seller explain why the RNS is asking for a code in the photos?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th August 2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By HPsauce
There's always a market for genuine VCDS...

There's always a market for genuine VCDS (especially unlimited-VIN) so if you buy one then no longer need it, just sell it on. You won't lose much and will have made use of it.

If it's a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd August 2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By HPsauce
Of course, that's why you have the aerial NSR -...

Of course, that's why you have the aerial NSR - it's for the phone! :o
All the other aerials are incorporated into the rear screen IIRC.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd August 2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By HPsauce
Showing my ignorance here.... What's the small...

Showing my ignorance here.... What's the small square grey panel for in the storage tray between the front seats? (to the rear of the drinks holder) :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd August 2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,740
Posted By HPsauce
I was thinking about something along those,...

I was thinking about something along those, including the F125 switch, but in most cases problems mean the relevant relay is "dead" so you don't get cranking.
I'm another one that agrees VCDS is a...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st July 2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 818
Posted By HPsauce
Serendipity from New Scientist 27 July 2024

So, leafing through last weeks issue there was a double page spread, mainly photos, published (maybe promoted by) The Eden Project.,
It was referencing a book they launched "102 Things to Do with a...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 30th July 2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,974
Posted By HPsauce
That looks like it's designed to just clip in. Is...

That looks like it's designed to just clip in. Is the single shorter protrusion some sort of release latch?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th July 2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,946
Posted By HPsauce
Solar sunroof randomness - any explanation?

My ventilation fan seems to be completely random as to whether it fires up from the solar sunroof.
Some days it will be annoyingly silent in blazing sunshine (though today it's working) and others...
Forum: Owners Meets 13th July 2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,556
Posted By HPsauce
Enjoy and post some photos. +++ Sadly won't be...

Enjoy and post some photos. +++ Sadly won't be there, lunch/afternoon family BBQ has been arranged at short notice by my daughter! :tuttut:

As a bonus I'll definitely not be sober when the...
Forum: Owners Meets 10th July 2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,556
Posted By HPsauce
Or not..... I think the weather intervened!...

Or not..... I think the weather intervened! :tuttut:
It's this coming Sunday, 14th July, anyone going? I can make it for once.... :ROFL:
£18 seems a bit steep, but that's trivial compared to the...
Forum: Owners Meets 18th June 2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,142
Posted By HPsauce
An excellent weekend, many thanks to all the...

An excellent weekend, many thanks to all the organisers and to Sean for the imaging.
Also, not a D3 in sight - what does that tell us? (Not even a V10 S8 :eek: )

PS I had a standard online...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 13th June 2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,287
Posted By HPsauce
Excellent, where's it gone, will we see it on...

Excellent, where's it gone, will we see it on another forum? :cool:
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 11th June 2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,058
Posted By HPsauce
It depends on your network! According to OFCOM...

It depends on your network! According to OFCOM (who ought to know):
Vodafone completed its switch-off in early 2024.
EE completed its switch-off in early 2024.
Three expects to switch-off by the...
Forum: Owners Meets 6th June 2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By HPsauce
A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat...

A drink in the bar will do fine David, if the mat meets your approval. :D
As for hotel payment I wonder if it's because I'm registered with the hotel chain (Best Western) rewards scheme and they...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th June 2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By HPsauce
I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked...

I don't know about anyone else, but when I booked the hotel didn't ask me for any credit card details which somewhat surprised me, not sure if everyone else was the same? I recall the original...
Forum: D2 - Lights 4th June 2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 32,699
Posted By HPsauce
The answer to that is no, it just made the...

The answer to that is no, it just made the surface a bit cloudy but didn't remove any more film.
A further round of Brasso/Silvo got it back to "reasonable" again.

I suspect to really get it...
Forum: D2 - Lights 3rd June 2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,675
Posted By HPsauce
Reading this prompted me to do what I promised...

Reading this prompted me to do what I promised last October (here: https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17118 ) and go back to improve mine.
A few more minutes work on the errant (nearside)...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st May 2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets...

It says don't recycle, whereas all beer gets recycled quite quickly! :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st May 2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some!...

There is Rocking Horse Poo, and I found some! Though I have no recollection of how/when I got it. :Confused:

Anyone know exactly what this is, I found it today while looking for something...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th May 2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,921
Posted By HPsauce
If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then...

If it's an FE as it certainly appears to be then the 20s should go with it if the buyer intends to get the car running.
If not, I'm interested in the 20s, assuming they are genuine FE 8.5J ones, not...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th May 2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
Well you win some and you lose some and this one...

Well you win some and you lose some and this one was a WIN! +++
Arrived just now. Looked rather tired and dusty when I opened the package and had the wrong retaining bolt/nut (for an 8) which I...
Forum: Owners Meets 30th May 2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
Posted By HPsauce
ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel......

ASDA is just round the corner from the hotel... :eek: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GAXKvkkMUXmVNR5s7

https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30263&stc=1&d=1717073176
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,687
Posted By HPsauce
As noted on that web page you can also request a...

As noted on that web page you can also request a Statement of Compliance or a Date of Manufacture letter. I asked for both and have just been told they are being sent to me by snail mail. Given the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,914
Posted By HPsauce
Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and...

Well done Sean, but what a ridiculous system and what extraordinary effort was required. :angry2:
Looking forward to seeing you a week Friday.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th May 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,914
Posted By HPsauce
Can you take the risk and book one over here...

Can you take the risk and book one over here around the meet weekend?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd May 2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
That's nothing like as rotted as the one I...

That's nothing like as rotted as the one I received - lots of the smaller components had just disappeared, corroded away!

Meanwhile I've put back the original 8L0 951 605, with good batteries, to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st May 2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
Well it didn't work at all - No Communication...

Well it didn't work at all - No Communication according to VCDS.
To be fair, the seller refunded immediately, didn't ask for it to be returned (extra pointless cost I guess).
So I cut it open to...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th May 2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
Posted By HPsauce
Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605...

Well I've taken a punt on an Original 8L0 951 605 I found on eBay (commercial breaker, not our sponsor!) and made a cheeky offer that was accepted on the basis that it will work but the batteries...
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