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steamship
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D4 - Interior Electrics
Yesterday, 10:51 AM
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Retro-fitting a 220v inverter?
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Posted By
steamship
In theory, it looks simple looking at the parts...
In theory, it looks simple looking at the parts diagram, but I don't know about any specifics in relation to the wiring of it, or if additional wiring is required if the inverter is fitted.
The...
Forum:
D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
Yesterday, 10:14 AM
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2
Info on updating firmware?
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67
Posted By
steamship
Have you checked out Ben Weavings site...
Have you checked out Ben Weavings site (thenavman), as he seems to offer a large array of updates for a host of Audi models. He also gets good feedback on the Facebook groups. He appears to cover A8s...
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
Yesterday, 09:52 AM
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Ea\se of fitting badge on front grille
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976
Posted By
steamship
Page 267 of the above mentioned PDF has an...
Page 267 of the above mentioned PDF has an exploded diagram of how it was put together and how to remove it. I don't see any mention of the mesh though.
Even by Audi standards, I don't think they...
Forum:
Owners Meets
12th June 2024, 05:06 PM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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352
Posted By
steamship
Brilliant panoramic photo.
Brilliant panoramic photo.
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
12th June 2024, 02:06 PM
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Ea\se of fitting badge on front grille
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976
Posted By
steamship
Didn't realise there was a mesh behind the main...
Didn't realise there was a mesh behind the main grille. The instructions don't mention it, but I would think that they could be fitted from the front, so long as you don't drop them.
Forum:
D2 - Interior
12th June 2024, 10:48 AM
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FL A8 seats upgrade
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9,259
Posted By
steamship
According to the parts catalogue, the base...
According to the parts catalogue, the base section (#5 in the attached image) is different in the LWB model.
The part numbers for the SWB model are 4D0885305A (left) and 4D0885306A (right), and...
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Owners Meets
12th June 2024, 10:10 AM
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2024 Meet After Action Report
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352
Posted By
steamship
I was hoping to see what way Google Maps decided...
I was hoping to see what way Google Maps decided to take me down there on the Friday, but checked the files yesterday and the dashcam never picked up a GPS signal from Holyhead! It was fine all the...
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D3 - Engine Bay
11th June 2024, 03:18 PM
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Odd pump/grumbling noise from engine bay when coming to a stop
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11,085
Posted By
steamship
Something to consider if you have access to one....
Something to consider if you have access to one. Do you know anyone who has a car lift that could help you for half an hour or so. If so, raise it enough to get the wheels off the ground, have...
Forum:
Owners Meets
10th June 2024, 03:23 PM
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9
2024 Meet After Action Report
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352
Posted By
steamship
Well said. Thanks also to their significant...
Well said. Thanks also to their significant others who also contributed.
Finally arrived home at 3:00am this morning. Journey back in the car was faultless, despite the nagging little noise from...
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Owners Meets
6th June 2024, 02:58 PM
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49
Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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12,388
Posted By
steamship
As if you didn't have enough on your plate Ray....
As if you didn't have enough on your plate Ray. Concentrate on the both of you getting back in tip top condition. Health comes first.
Forum:
Owners Meets
5th June 2024, 03:41 PM
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49
Sticky:
Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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Posted By
steamship
Has anyone else received an email about payment,...
Has anyone else received an email about payment, as I haven't received one yet, and nothing in my Spam folder? I might call them tomorrow and ask, just in case.
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd June 2024, 03:00 PM
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water Cooler Hose
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837
Posted By
steamship
Best I could find was one site that had 'Request...
Best I could find was one site that had 'Request a quote' as opposed to the usual 'not found'.
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D2 - Engine Bay
2nd June 2024, 01:28 PM
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water Cooler Hose
Views:
837
Posted By
steamship
Oddly enough, I provided both a screenshot of the...
Oddly enough, I provided both a screenshot of the possible pipe (for them to verify) and a part number, but instead of replying in that thread, they started another post!
Forum:
D4 - Interior Electrics
2nd June 2024, 07:53 AM
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Dashcam power supply
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5,308
Posted By
steamship
Whoops! Had to reread through it again, as there...
Whoops! Had to reread through it again, as there were countless questions about looking for a switched live, with no definitive answer. However, it's the one shown in the photo in post #11...
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D2 - Engine Bay
1st June 2024, 03:34 PM
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water Cooler Hose
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837
Posted By
steamship
This was also posted on one of the Facebook Audi...
This was also posted on one of the Facebook Audi groups, and I'm sure I responded to it either with the part number, or asking for more details of the engine.
EDIT: I did respond to it, but it...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st May 2024, 07:22 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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2,917
Posted By
steamship
Managed to get out today for a 170 mile run, with...
Managed to get out today for a 170 mile run, with several stops along the way. The car was faultless. I on the other hand am a wreck with my neck. Might have to stock up on painkillers.
Forum:
D4 - Interior Electrics
31st May 2024, 07:14 PM
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Dashcam power supply
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5,308
Posted By
steamship
In that thread I linked to in post #4 above, they...
In that thread I linked to in post #4 above, they mention about it being a permanent live, which is what some people prefer, so that its recording even when parked up. Obviously there is going to be...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
30th May 2024, 07:34 AM
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17
Outer CV Joint
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5,436
Posted By
steamship
Interesting to know, although I don't really want...
Interesting to know, although I don't really want to be doing mine. I just did the drivers side, but since I was already doing the spring and shock absorber, I had 'tons' of room.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 04:52 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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2,917
Posted By
steamship
It certainly is, and my opinion of them still...
It certainly is, and my opinion of them still stands. On those screenshots I posted before, there is one site greyed out, Hydebank. The reason for that is it still hasn't opened, 2 years after it was...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th May 2024, 01:02 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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2,917
Posted By
steamship
In theory I could drive the car to the MOT...
In theory I could drive the car to the MOT station, but the MOT had already expired on the 20th, and what if they wanted proof of where I was taking it?
Anyway, couldn't post last night, but after...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th May 2024, 08:11 AM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
Views:
2,917
Posted By
steamship
RANT - and I'm keeping this as polite as I can...
RANT - and I'm keeping this as polite as I can manage!
The DVA in NI is £$%^&* disgrace. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
I phoned them first thing, and spent 10 minutes on hold. I'm told they issue...
Forum:
Daily banter
27th May 2024, 07:18 PM
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3
Installing CarPlay into a Q3
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270
Posted By
steamship
Unfortunately the only places I can locate these...
Unfortunately the only places I can locate these parts appear to be bundled into the kits for adding CarPlay functionality, like the following one:
...
Forum:
D2 - Engine Bay
27th May 2024, 06:48 PM
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1
Audi A8 D2 2002 3,3 TDI ECU
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329
Posted By
steamship
Sounds very technical if you're playing with ECUs...
Sounds very technical if you're playing with ECUs and instrument clusters on a test bench. Not sure exactly what you're looking for, but have you checked the following wiring diagram found in the D2...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
27th May 2024, 06:27 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
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2,917
Posted By
steamship
Hope so. I phoned them at 9:00am this morning...
Hope so. I phoned them at 9:00am this morning only to discover it's a bank holiday, so will try again tomorrow. Hoping to get it done and passed this week so I can get a good long test drive done...
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
27th May 2024, 08:38 AM
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8
Ea\se of fitting badge on front grille
Views:
976
Posted By
steamship
It's also worth checking out the following thread...
It's also worth checking out the following thread which has a lot of associated PDFs for the D4:
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8379
Forum:
D4 - Body and Exterior
27th May 2024, 07:27 AM
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8
Ea\se of fitting badge on front grille
Views:
976
Posted By
steamship
Parts wise, both should still be available from...
Parts wise, both should still be available from Audi themselves. The badge itself is part number 4H0853736A, but you also need two small clips, part number 8L0807180.
Check out the following PDF...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
26th May 2024, 11:44 AM
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5
Downsizing Continued...
Views:
458
Posted By
steamship
The last comment I saw a comment by Michaela was...
The last comment I saw a comment by Michaela was that unfortunately due to illness, she had stopped doing work on cars.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
26th May 2024, 08:29 AM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
Views:
2,917
Posted By
steamship
UPDATE - ♪ Back on the Road Again ♪ Brakes -...
UPDATE - ♪ Back on the Road Again ♪
Brakes - Something I forgot to mention in the previous post was about the callipers, which I should have spotted as soon as I opened the box. They arrived...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
26th May 2024, 07:45 AM
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5
Downsizing Continued...
Views:
458
Posted By
steamship
Would be a real shame if this example was sold to...
Would be a real shame if this example was sold to someone not on the forum. Not a fan of black/black, but Connor did a great job on the photos. GLWS.
Forum:
D4 - Engine Bay
24th May 2024, 07:57 AM
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5
Egt faults 4.2 tdi
Views:
1,013
Posted By
steamship
Check out the wiring diagram PDF in the D4...
Check out the wiring diagram PDF in the D4 Technical Info & Upgrades Sticky (https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8379) thread, because although the title suggests it's only the 4.2 petrol...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
24th May 2024, 07:25 AM
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5
A8 3,3 tdi d2 2002
Views:
945
Posted By
steamship
Following up on the responses to 3,5 and 8: ...
Following up on the responses to 3,5 and 8:
3. I've had both issues with the displays in the instrument cluster. My first one had the pixellation problem, and its replacement suffers from heat...
Forum:
VCDS (aka Vagcom)
23rd May 2024, 03:15 PM
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5
A8 3,3 tdi d2 2002
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945
Posted By
steamship
I've more questions for you than answers. 1....
I've more questions for you than answers.
1. Are you using a registered version of VCDS or a cloned version?
2. Why are you trying to access the Immobilizer module?
3. Why are you trying to...
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
23rd May 2024, 01:29 PM
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1
A8 3,3 tdi d2 2002
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1,001
Posted By
steamship
Not a lot of information to go on in terms of...
Not a lot of information to go on in terms of pipe length, diameter or placement in the engine bay, but is it by chance part #5 in the attached image? If so, the part number is 4D0121107M. You could...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
23rd May 2024, 01:19 PM
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3
S8 d3 4e Engine Mounts question
Views:
925
Posted By
steamship
If the mounts have failed completely, then it's...
If the mounts have failed completely, then it's best to replace them. I don't know if aftermarket ones are available. If it's just a case of it throwing an error code, but the engine seems stable...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
23rd May 2024, 09:52 AM
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3
S8 d3 4e Engine Mounts question
Views:
925
Posted By
steamship
4E099381FN is the correct part number for the...
4E099381FN is the correct part number for the right one, with 4E099381FL being the left side. There isn't any superseded part numbers for either unfortunately.
The only 'upgrade' I've read about...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
21st May 2024, 04:09 PM
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18
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
Views:
2,405
Posted By
steamship
And I thought the one I took out of mine years...
And I thought the one I took out of mine years ago was bad.
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=76&pictureid=463
Forum:
Q7 4L
21st May 2024, 04:06 PM
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3
Audi Q7 ABS Pump
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931
Posted By
steamship
I won't say never, because I don't know enough...
I won't say never, because I don't know enough about these or other parts. I tend to go by what ETKA says, where a part has been superseded with a newer one, that can be used. Backwards compatibility...
Forum:
Q7 4L
21st May 2024, 01:14 PM
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3
Audi Q7 ABS Pump
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931
Posted By
steamship
The A,D and E variants were all used in the '07...
The A,D and E variants were all used in the '07 to '09 Q7s. The L variant was used in the '10 to '15 Q7s. There is no superseded version of the L variant.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
21st May 2024, 01:05 PM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
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1,266
Posted By
steamship
Which is the main reason I sold the D3 S8. A...
Which is the main reason I sold the D3 S8. A grand just to have it 'legal' to drive on the road, without turning a wheel.
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
21st May 2024, 07:04 AM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
Views:
2,917
Posted By
steamship
UPDATE - swings and roundabouts New spring...
UPDATE - swings and roundabouts
New spring is in on the passenger side, after buying a set of spring compressors. Replacing the drivers side as well; as suggested; so I can do the CV boot whilst...
Forum:
D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th May 2024, 03:02 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
Views:
2,917
Posted By
steamship
If it's items #2 in the image from the first...
If it's items #2 in the image from the first post, then part number is 4D0505171L. I bought mine from Autodoc, Febest brand. There are currently ones listed on eBay, also Febest, with sellers in the...
Forum:
Owners Meets
20th May 2024, 02:48 PM
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Annual Meet: places to visit and payment please
Views:
632
Posted By
steamship
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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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
20th May 2024, 08:06 AM
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23
Audi C6 RS6 Avant for sale
Views:
1,266
Posted By
steamship
Stunning looking car, even though I'm not fussed...
Stunning looking car, even though I'm not fussed on a black interior. More importantly, it comes with a proper mode of propulsion, and is the Avant version. GLWS.
Forum:
Owners Meets
17th May 2024, 06:32 PM
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TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
Views:
1,144
Posted By
steamship
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...
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Other marques
16th May 2024, 05:23 PM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
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3,732,338
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steamship
+++ Most definitely +++
+++ Most definitely +++
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Owners Meets
16th May 2024, 09:03 AM
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13
TeeShirts for the Annual Meet 2024
Views:
1,144
Posted By
steamship
I'll be lucky if I get the parts I need by early...
I'll be lucky if I get the parts I need by early next week. Tempted to order one anyway. Will decide by the weekend.
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Other marques
16th May 2024, 08:11 AM
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390
Are Teslas any good?
Views:
3,732,338
Posted By
steamship
That reminds me of the story I saw recently with...
That reminds me of the story I saw recently with the Waymo taxis, where someone could stop them whilst wearing a t-shirt with a stop sign printed on it:
...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th May 2024, 08:21 PM
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38
D2s in London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from September 2020
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16,885
Posted By
steamship
I read someone about this on one of the Facebook...
I read someone about this on one of the Facebook groups, where a user had requested this 'certificate of conformity' and Audi allegedly refused. Can't remember the specifics, but it would have been...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
12th May 2024, 12:39 PM
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22
Front Outer CV Boot & Rear Wheel Bearing Bushes - Replacing
Views:
2,917
Posted By
steamship
Good news... and more bad news. The good...
Good news... and more bad news.
The good news is that I've managed to replace both pairs of lower rear bushes using home made tools. The official Audi tool costs $370 from the US. Mine was made...
Forum:
D2 - Interior Electrics
7th May 2024, 09:31 PM
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18
Alarm keeps going off regularly -quick fix to silence it needed
Views:
2,405
Posted By
steamship
That's pretty quick. Crazy price for new ones,...
That's pretty quick. Crazy price for new ones, which is why I never bothered replacing mine after the second one.
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