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The_Laird
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Owners Meets
Yesterday, 07:19 AM
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2025 Annual Meet
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The_Laird
So, my original question remains. Is there anyone...
So, my original question remains. Is there anyone that’s going to step up to organise a ‘traditional’ meet in 2025 as Nick and I have an alternative if not.
Forum:
D2 - Common Faults
25th October 2024, 12:04 PM
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Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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98,881
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The_Laird
IIRC, MJ/Michaela/Micky Jane made a batch of the...
IIRC, MJ/Michaela/Micky Jane made a batch of the boot cable grommets on her 3D printer. Might well be worth a PM to see if she has any left.
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd October 2024, 08:32 PM
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2025 Annual Meet
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2,437
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The_Laird
It’s a big, big job and, if you’ve not been to a...
It’s a big, big job and, if you’ve not been to a meet before, it would be difficult to explain. You need to find a location of interest and a hotel to accommodate us all. Then plan a driver-friendly...
Forum:
Owners Meets
18th October 2024, 10:07 PM
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14
2025 Annual Meet
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2,437
Posted By
The_Laird
Just wanted to bump this as the forum has been a...
Just wanted to bump this as the forum has been a bit iffy recently and some may not have seen the original post.
In brief, we’re looking for anyone to take on the 2025 Annual Meet organisation as...
Forum:
Owners Meets
10th October 2024, 04:42 PM
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14
2025 Annual Meet
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2,437
Posted By
The_Laird
The annual meet is usually the first weekend in...
The annual meet is usually the first weekend in June, although we changed that to the second weekend this year. However, I think that the small group of organisers have had enough so, unless someone...
Forum:
Owners Meets
9th October 2024, 08:35 PM
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14
2025 Annual Meet
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2,437
Posted By
The_Laird
2025 Annual Meet
A bit early, I know!
But Nick and I wanted to know if anyone has plans to organise a ‘traditional’ annual meet next year.
We’re very aware that the usual organisers (many of whom have organised...
Forum:
D2 - Body and Exterior
9th October 2024, 08:05 PM
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Phone aerial grommet
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1,383
Posted By
The_Laird
I think you are right, Sean. Although this part...
I think you are right, Sean. Although this part is relatively expensive and postage costs even more so, I’m very happy with the result and the look of this item. It’s less ‘plastically’ looking than...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
8th October 2024, 04:09 PM
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Phone aerial grommet
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1,383
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The_Laird
Update on this topic. I did get a very similar...
Update on this topic. I did get a very similar item to that which David bought, but the rubber was so hard that, even once I got the rubber grommet in, the aerial would just not fit through.
So, I...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th September 2024, 11:09 AM
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New neighbour keyed my car
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1,485
Posted By
The_Laird
There’s another, additional, approach which is to...
There’s another, additional, approach which is to report it as Anti Social Behaviour to your local Borough Council. They may also come and ‘have a word’. If the police also have a chat, then she...
Forum:
Daily banter
24th September 2024, 07:51 AM
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New neighbour keyed my car
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1,485
Posted By
The_Laird
First question is ‘does your insurance cover...
First question is ‘does your insurance cover vandalism’?
My guess is that the insurance company would be more interested than the police, particularly as, IMHO, the CCTV footage doesn’t capture...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
7th September 2024, 07:02 AM
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34
aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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28,089
Posted By
The_Laird
The aerial/antenna is for the phone, so if it...
The aerial/antenna is for the phone, so if it didn’t have a phone it didn’t need an aerial/antenna.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
6th September 2024, 11:56 AM
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aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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28,089
Posted By
The_Laird
Hi Sean. I wonder if the design changed at some...
Hi Sean. I wonder if the design changed at some point? In the attached image, you can see the split/groove between the 2 halves of the grommet and, when installed this groove fits so that each half...
Forum:
TT/TTS/TTRS 8J
5th September 2024, 07:12 AM
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2
Air Con noise
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2,358
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Paul. Topping up the air con coolant was...
Thanks Paul. Topping up the air con coolant was going to be my next attempt at a fix as I’ve checked the filter and all the air vents.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
4th September 2024, 01:43 PM
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aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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28,089
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Sean. I’m sure there wasn’t one there when...
Thanks Sean. I’m sure there wasn’t one there when I took the grommet off. Instead, the grommet was partially split so that it fit either side of the bodywork to make the seal
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TT/TTS/TTRS 8J
4th September 2024, 11:32 AM
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2
Air Con noise
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2,358
Posted By
The_Laird
Air Con noise
Help!
I have a very similar noise to this in my Audi TTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym7HR6rC6Cw&t=64s
It’s only there with the air con turned on and, like in the video, it disappears...
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D2 - Body and Exterior
3rd September 2024, 02:49 PM
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34
aerial base and aerial replacement needed
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28,089
Posted By
The_Laird
Where does the O-ring go? I didn’t come across...
Where does the O-ring go? I didn’t come across one when I took the antenna out.
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D2 - Body and Exterior
31st August 2024, 03:09 PM
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Phone aerial grommet
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1,383
Posted By
The_Laird
Phone aerial grommet
Does anyone know the part number for the phone aerial grommet? Is it 4A5035539? I’ve bought 2 that don’t fit properly, so the next question is where can I get one from?
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
23rd August 2024, 07:11 AM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
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3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
The housing and the tow hook can both get pretty...
The housing and the tow hook can both get pretty corroded. I’ve used a flap wheel on a drill to remove most of it from the housing, and loads of WD40 and grease (you can see the grease in at least...
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
22nd August 2024, 02:49 PM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
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3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
Photos as promised (I hope!)
Photos as promised (I hope!)
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
22nd August 2024, 02:47 PM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
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3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
OK, tried it on mine, so here are instructions...
OK, tried it on mine, so here are instructions and photos.
Photo 1 is the 'resting' position, with the balls out. Turn the key clockwise, pull on the knob and twist it. It will lock into place and...
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
21st August 2024, 10:55 AM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
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3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
A little more detail: the knob should pull out...
A little more detail: the knob should pull out (it’s quite stiff - more innuendos!) and turn so that the pointer in in the red, when it should lock. Make sure that the key is in the unlocked position...
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D4 - Body and Exterior
21st August 2024, 07:51 AM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
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3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
Did that work?
Did that work?
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
12th August 2024, 07:05 AM
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11
Westfalia tow bar fitting issue
Views:
3,944
Posted By
The_Laird
OK, i have a similar tow bar on my D2. I think...
OK, i have a similar tow bar on my D2. I think the most likely issue is that you’re trying to put it in (excuse unintended innuendoes) with the ‘balls’ out. You need to pull out the knob (I did warn...
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D2 - Engine Bay
24th July 2024, 03:58 PM
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17
Check Engine + Vag codes - Too Lean/Implausable
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13,361
Posted By
The_Laird
Well, instead of seeking out the fuse, I used the...
Well, instead of seeking out the fuse, I used the VCDS and ran the pump. I could hear the relay clicking and the pump running in the air filter box, so I assume that’s all working.
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
19th July 2024, 09:51 AM
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17
Check Engine + Vag codes - Too Lean/Implausable
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13,361
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Sean!
Thanks Sean!
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
17th July 2024, 12:08 PM
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17
Check Engine + Vag codes - Too Lean/Implausable
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13,361
Posted By
The_Laird
Reviving a very old thread. Which is the...
Reviving a very old thread.
Which is the fuse for the secondary air injection pump? I can’t find it on the list in the handbook
Forum:
D2 - Transmission
15th July 2024, 02:32 PM
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37
Not sure what this problem is!
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62,721
Posted By
The_Laird
OK, so the problem persists but hasn’t got any...
OK, so the problem persists but hasn’t got any worse and it only happens when the engine/box is warm.
But the VCDS is now throwing up F125 intermittent faults which, according to some, might give...
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th June 2024, 11:52 AM
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27
2024 Meet After Action Report
Views:
12,141
Posted By
The_Laird
Great photos Sean. You certainly have a good eye!
Great photos Sean. You certainly have a good eye!
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Cars
14th June 2024, 06:48 AM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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7,287
Posted By
The_Laird
Congratulations on the sale, Brian. Fingers...
Congratulations on the sale, Brian. Fingers crossed for the other two, although I’m surprised that the S8 hasn’t been snapped up - there are fewer and fewer good ones left.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 03:40 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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14,914
Posted By
The_Laird
Great news on the MOT Sean. Sounds like your...
Great news on the MOT Sean. Sounds like your perseverance eventually beat the system!
Forum:
Daily banter
28th May 2024, 11:55 AM
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3
Installing CarPlay into a Q3
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1,783
Posted By
The_Laird
There’s a link on a YouTube video where the guy...
There’s a link on a YouTube video where the guy says that he bought these from AliExpress, but the link doesn’t work and I can’t find them when I use the search box. Someone must sell them :)
Forum:
Daily banter
27th May 2024, 03:51 PM
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3
Installing CarPlay into a Q3
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1,783
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The_Laird
Installing CarPlay into a Q3
I couldn’t find where else to post this!
So, my daughter has a Q3 and she bought a CarPlay kit for me to install for her, but the kit she bought is for a Q3 with satnav and her Q3 doesn’t have...
Forum:
D2 - Lights
26th May 2024, 01:13 PM
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1
Cleaning the headlights
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6,675
Posted By
The_Laird
Cleaning the headlights
I've been meaning to do this for ages and the before and after pictures below show that it was worth the effort.
I used a Holts kit;...
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd May 2024, 07:58 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
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The_Laird
We’ll all miss you Ray. But thanks for the...
We’ll all miss you Ray. But thanks for the update.
If anyone knows how to contact Neil or Brian and Donna G, please let me know. They’ve just gone off the grid!
Forum:
Owners Meets
23rd May 2024, 02:07 PM
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49
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
The_Laird
Ray, are you planning to visit the Air Museum on...
Ray, are you planning to visit the Air Museum on Saturday? If so, payment is required please. See the ‘visit’ thread. Thanks - Jim
Forum:
Owners Meets
20th May 2024, 12:35 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
The_Laird
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin: 1 Large Male
The Laird: 1 Medium male (edit from Large)
David'S8: 1 x XL male. (What are the sizes by the way - if...
Forum:
Owners Meets
20th May 2024, 12:34 PM
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8
Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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2,851
Posted By
The_Laird
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum...
Jim & Christine Greaves. The Laird. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
David & Norma Cantello. DavidS'8. Air Museum and Caffeine and Machine. £28.69 paid
Steve Sargent & Anely...
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Owners Meets
17th May 2024, 07:00 AM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
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4,344
Posted By
The_Laird
There was a design on an earlier post - where’s...
There was a design on an earlier post - where’s that?
Forum:
Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 12:02 PM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
Views:
4,344
Posted By
The_Laird
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin: 1 Large Male
The Laird: 1 Medium male (edit from Large)
David'S8: 1 x XL male. (What are the sizes by the way - if...
Forum:
Owners Meets
14th May 2024, 10:27 AM
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8
Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
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2,851
Posted By
The_Laird
Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
Hi All
After a fairly major hic-cup, we’ve had to make minor amendments to the plans, but we have now finalised the Saturday morning visit to the Midland Air Museum...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
8th May 2024, 06:27 AM
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18
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
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22,314
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The_Laird
I took mine out years ago after a couple of...
I took mine out years ago after a couple of attempts at fixing/replacing it. No-one pays any attention to a car alarm anyway!
Forum:
Owners Meets
4th May 2024, 06:53 AM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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21,010
Posted By
The_Laird
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female Sarg: 1...
Tonupkid: 1 Large Male. 1 Medium Female
Sarg: 1 2XL Male, 1 Small Female
Tintin: 1 Large Male
The Laird: 1 large male
Forum:
Spotless
27th April 2024, 10:47 AM
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2
Wheel hose rollers
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17,245
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The_Laird
Wheel hose rollers
I bought these a few weeks ago and tried them for the first time today.
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/maxshine-ezy-wheel-hose-slide-rollers-2-pack
I was a little sceptical, but they are...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 10:36 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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13,821
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The_Laird
Well this is strange! I’ve done none of the reset...
Well this is strange! I’ve done none of the reset stuff and only tried to change the time. After a couple of days, the date was correct again but the time was a long way out. Then the minutes and...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
16th April 2024, 06:46 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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13,821
Posted By
The_Laird
Thanks Sean. I’ll give that a go
Thanks Sean. I’ll give that a go
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
14th April 2024, 01:33 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
Views:
13,821
Posted By
The_Laird
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
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D2 - Interior Electrics
12th April 2024, 09:00 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
Views:
13,821
Posted By
The_Laird
Clock/Radio clock on the blink
Got in the S8 this morning just before 9am and the clock/radio clock showed 15:13 on 16 October 2024! The radio clock signal indicator was on and I can adjust the hour on the clock (on the dash and...
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D2 - Fuel and Exhausts
19th March 2024, 06:59 AM
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27
Inlet manifold Co flap broken off
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24,673
Posted By
The_Laird
As you may have seen in another thread, I’ve just...
As you may have seen in another thread, I’ve just clocked up 200K miles and not had this problem. Fingers crossed!
Forum:
Daily banter
19th March 2024, 06:56 AM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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4,611
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The_Laird
I do far fewer miles now that I’m retired, but I...
I do far fewer miles now that I’m retired, but I do drive it regularly
Forum:
Daily banter
18th March 2024, 11:53 AM
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Passed a big milestone last week
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The_Laird
Passed a big milestone last week
See attached photo +++
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