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Alex C
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Daily banter
24th January 2024, 05:27 PM
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D3 S8 - potentially ruinous now?
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Alex C
The car is for sale in the Taunton area, so if...
The car is for sale in the Taunton area, so if there was an owner in that vicinity that knows this engine well that could be very useful. I actually have VCDS (albeit on a laptop that requires...
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Daily banter
24th January 2024, 03:12 PM
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D3 S8 - potentially ruinous now?
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Alex C
D3 S8 - potentially ruinous now?
Mods please move if this is the wrong section…
I miss my D3 4.2tdi, it was replaced by an F11 535d as I hoped it would be more of a drivers car but even with the variable dampers it wallows and...
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D3 - Transmission
23rd January 2024, 11:47 AM
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ZF approved garages
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Alex C
If there is nowhere “official” ZF approved in NI,...
If there is nowhere “official” ZF approved in NI, and you’ve got to come over for someone you trust I can recommend Graham Martin Automotive near St. Helen’s, or Unit 20 obviously. Both have the ZF...
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D3 - Transmission
22nd January 2024, 07:53 AM
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ZF approved garages
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Alex C
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/o...
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/our-catalog/partner-finder/#/
Anyone looking might find the above link useful.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st January 2024, 10:36 AM
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Looking for an A8 D3 4.tdi
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Alex C
I'd been looking again also, but I might say F*ck...
I'd been looking again also, but I might say F*ck it and go for an S8 while I still can.
These look OK?
...
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Daily banter
17th November 2023, 12:03 PM
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Volvo Specialist.
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Alex C
Hallmark Volvo in Stockport also have a very good...
Hallmark Volvo in Stockport also have a very good rep in the Volvo world.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
28th June 2022, 07:44 PM
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A8 D3 19” wheels
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Alex C
A8 D3 19” wheels
My spare set of wheels for sale on eBay if anyone is interested:
19” A8 wheels...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
19th June 2022, 11:28 AM
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D3 4.2Tdi Sport
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Alex C
Sold.
Sold.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
17th June 2022, 11:30 AM
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D3 4.2Tdi Sport
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Alex C
Would also take a decent offer late in the late...
Would also take a decent offer late in the late £5k's, mine is a very decent example in my opinion, with services and work always done when the common issues pop up (door handles, rear callipers, A/C...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
17th June 2022, 11:19 AM
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D3 4.2Tdi Sport
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Alex C
HI, Sorry not been on the forums for a...
HI,
Sorry not been on the forums for a while.
Yes I have actually just started a possible Px on it, but still have it if you want to have a look
https://youtu.be/p0Ur5L4jqGw
Attached a...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th March 2022, 11:52 AM
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D3 4.2Tdi Sport
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Alex C
D3 4.2Tdi Sport
Hi
Looking at a D4 later so likely my D3 will be up for sale. It needs a new rear calliper which I will get sorted when my local Indy has a slot or can discount the asking price by the amount to...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th July 2021, 12:35 PM
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TWO D3 W12's for Sale!
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Alex C
Black car sold also now thanks for the interest
Black car sold also now thanks for the interest
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th June 2021, 07:08 PM
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TWO D3 W12's for Sale!
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Alex C
Silver one has sold in hours! So just the...
Silver one has sold in hours!
So just the black one available now.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th June 2021, 04:52 PM
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TWO D3 W12's for Sale!
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Alex C
Forgot to say prices, £4K and 7k respectively...
Forgot to say prices, £4K and 7k respectively seems reasonable?
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
16th June 2021, 02:19 PM
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TWO D3 W12's for Sale!
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Alex C
TWO D3 W12's for Sale!
Hi All
Due to the recent sad passing of a colleague at work, we have his two D3 W12s (both LWB) and would like them to find new homes. The Log-books have been transferred to our MD who is looking...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st December 2020, 02:43 PM
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Suspension refresh D3 4.2 tdi
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Alex C
Suspension refresh D3 4.2 tdi
Hi all and happy new year.
My car is now approaching 100K so I am thinking about refreshing the suspension. Air suspension seems fine and holds height OK so its more the bushes etc that I was...
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D3 - Everything Else
19th June 2020, 01:53 PM
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Air con condenser replacement 4.2tdi
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Alex C
Air con condenser replacement 4.2tdi
I’ve a nice hole in my air-con condenser (proven via a/c specialist). My local Indy have quoted the job but are unable to source a condenser via Eurocarparts,
Does anyone have a source for a good...
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D3 - Everything Else
18th April 2018, 01:58 PM
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is there a service indicator?
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Alex C
Thanks I'm assuming then I need some values...
Thanks
I'm assuming then I need some values to enter to create a reminder at an appropriate point?
I'll do some more googling.
Cheers
Alex
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D3 - Everything Else
17th April 2018, 08:05 PM
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is there a service indicator?
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Posted By
Alex C
Thread bump! I’m having trouble getting rid...
Thread bump!
I’m having trouble getting rid of the service due reminder using VAGCOM. I pressed the SRI reset button and it seemed to cycle through and reset values but 2 starts later the reminder...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th November 2017, 01:21 PM
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AMI Bluetooth lead for MMI 3G 2009+
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Alex C
Sold!
Sold!
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
16th November 2017, 11:07 AM
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AMI Bluetooth lead for MMI 3G 2009+
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3,887
Posted By
Alex C
Hi Streaming I believe - the car already...
Hi
Streaming I believe - the car already has BT phone connection so whoever put it in was clearly looking to stream from their iphone but got the version wrong.
This is the link:
...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
15th November 2017, 08:41 AM
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First problem! Door handle
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Posted By
Alex C
Thanks a million +++
Thanks a million +++
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D3 - Body and Exterior
14th November 2017, 08:05 AM
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First problem! Door handle
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Posted By
Alex C
Hi I don't suppose you have a link to the...
Hi
I don't suppose you have a link to the part you ordered?
Thanks
Alex
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D3 - Body and Exterior
13th November 2017, 04:36 PM
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First problem! Door handle
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Posted By
Alex C
and this one, odd that it states 0Km however ...
and this one, odd that it states 0Km however
1 Fault Found:
02115 - Locking Unit for Central Locking
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
13th November 2017, 04:34 PM
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First problem! Door handle
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Posted By
Alex C
Thanks Its only the drivers door and it wont...
Thanks
Its only the drivers door and it wont unlock with the fob either. All other doors OK including the buttons seem ok.
Got these codes from a quick scan just a few mins ago, but will try to...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
13th November 2017, 08:43 AM
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22
First problem! Door handle
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13,129
Posted By
Alex C
First problem! Door handle
Hi all
As the temp have dropped, it seems my drivers door refuses to open from the outside.
The keyless system was a little odd in behaviour thinking back, in that I often had to actually pull...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
9th November 2017, 12:51 PM
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Winter / cross climate tyres
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15,444
Posted By
Alex C
Gone for the full monty winters as I had a good...
Gone for the full monty winters as I had a good one of these Nokians already on the spare OEM wheels I purchased.
Not getting stuck this year that's for sure (cue either 9ft of snow or none at all...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
9th November 2017, 07:59 AM
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AMI Bluetooth lead for MMI 3G 2009+
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3,887
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Alex C
AMI Bluetooth lead for MMI 3G 2009+
Hi all
This lead was in my D3 when I collected it - it didn't seem to work despite the AMI recognising it as an external source. Then I found out it doesn't work for 2G MMI so is useless to me as...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th October 2017, 05:40 PM
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24
Winter / cross climate tyres
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15,444
Posted By
Alex C
Hi Thanks, just aquired a duplicate set of...
Hi
Thanks, just aquired a duplicate set of 19” shod with winters however, otherwise I would’ve taken you up on that.
But this way I get to keep the car looking as is whilst maintaining the...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th October 2017, 01:46 PM
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24
Winter / cross climate tyres
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15,444
Posted By
Alex C
I had the Michelin Cross Climates on my V70 -...
I had the Michelin Cross Climates on my V70 - they were very good in the wet and cold, and surprisingly wore very well, with 4mm of tread left after 20k miles from new.
They were a bit baggy in...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th October 2017, 01:35 PM
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Winter / cross climate tyres
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15,444
Posted By
Alex C
This is the dilemma, I had 2 days of snow 3 years...
This is the dilemma, I had 2 days of snow 3 years ago and nothing since, so am trying to justify it for wet and frosty conditions really.
In the end however as I transport the sprog a lot on cold...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th October 2017, 11:52 AM
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24
Winter / cross climate tyres
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15,444
Posted By
Alex C
Winter / cross climate tyres
Hi All
There is 3-4mm left on my Sport Maxx GT (Rear) and RT(Front) tyres which I think are OEM fit (or equivalent Dunlop update)
Just wondering if other D3 owners go for full winters, cross...
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