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Forum: D4 - Lights Today, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By steamship
1. I couldn't find any details in the D4 Tech...

1. I couldn't find any details in the D4 Tech Dump post, but check out the attached PDF from page 144. I've a few other D4 PDFs that I must contact one of the admins about to get them into the Tech...
Forum: D2 - Everything else Today, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 58
Posted By steamship
An amazing amount of work, and really jealous of...

An amazing amount of work, and really jealous of the sports seats. From what you've shown so far, there will be very few members on here who can offer more tips. You'll have to provide photos when...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 18th September 2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By steamship
Although the width of the tyres/rims is a...

Although the width of the tyres/rims is a limiting factor in terms of fitment, the issue with the Quattro system is the rolling circumference of the tyres, as they should be the same front and back,...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th September 2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By steamship
Not familiar with either the Symphony unit or the...

Not familiar with either the Symphony unit or the phone module, but check out the following PDF from the D2 Tech Dump post, starting at page 59. It gives information on its location and removal. It's...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 10th September 2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,551
Posted By steamship
Saw the previous post and suspect it's spam....

Saw the previous post and suspect it's spam. Their first and only post, and they pretty much repeat you post.
Forum: D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 9th September 2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By steamship
I'm still D2 era, where the SatNav has its own...

I'm still D2 era, where the SatNav has its own speaker, and I don't have a phone connection. ;)
Forum: D4 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 9th September 2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By steamship
I'd scan the relevant module to see what error...

I'd scan the relevant module to see what error codes are there, if any. I'm assuming that the SatNav and telephone sound comes from an independent speaker which maybe don't go through the amplifier,...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th September 2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,821
Posted By steamship
Could well be, and I didn't notice that in the...

Could well be, and I didn't notice that in the one I linked to... or more like never double checked!
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th September 2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,821
Posted By steamship
Looked up the O-ring to see what it looked like...

Looked up the O-ring to see what it looked like i.e. to see if it was split as you mention, but even the one on the Audi Tradition site is just a normal looking O-ring. Also checked the size and it's...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th September 2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,821
Posted By steamship
It looks like it just sits underneath the...

It looks like it just sits underneath the grommet, next to the body work.

https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30399&stc=1&d=1725438230
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 2nd September 2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By steamship
Thanks Dean for spotting that. Wishful thinking...

Thanks Dean for spotting that. Wishful thinking on my part that the title was correct. :(
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st September 2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By steamship
That is the correct part number. There is also an...

That is the correct part number. There is also an o-ring, should you need that. Part number for that is N90405401.

I came across the following site that has several items listed with the same part...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
To be honest, I have no idea how these ABS...

To be honest, I have no idea how these ABS systems work, so I was just following the instructions given in the relevant PDFs about bleeding the brakes, which included the procedure to bleed the ABS...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th August 2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By steamship
Welcome. Just be cautious when trawling the...

Welcome. Just be cautious when trawling the adverts, as the prices might be based on what the car "isn't"! The two commonest tag lines for A8/S8s are 'fully loaded', and with the S8 in particular,...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 29th August 2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,342
Posted By steamship
Any changes to the emissions control on a car is...

Any changes to the emissions control on a car is an automatic MOT failure. As for the first part of your question, there are members here who have fitted sports CATs to their cars, as the OEM ones...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 29th August 2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By steamship
It will be interesting to see if the sunroof and...

It will be interesting to see if the sunroof and seat errors resurface, especially since they're working fine.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 28th August 2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By steamship
You mention that there are no issues with either...

You mention that there are no issues with either the sunroof or seat module. This is where VCDS, or ODIS that garages have would be an advantage, because the output you were given doesn't have any...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 27th August 2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 851
Posted By steamship
Have you has a read through of the following PDF...

Have you has a read through of the following PDF from the D2 Tech Dump thread? It covers all the suspension parts, but not exactly in the way you mention i.e. a complete rebuild as opposed to broken...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th August 2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,801
Posted By steamship
They're pretty much a standard size for all cars,...

They're pretty much a standard size for all cars, and any decent motor factors should have the parts in stock. If you plan to make them up yourself, you can get a flare kit similar to the following...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th August 2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
Was doing some searching, so just read through...

Was doing some searching, so just read through your posts again. We can assume you've eliminated the master cylinder and the ABS unit (no errors) as being the cause. I came across the following...
Forum: Daily banter 19th August 2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,131
Posted By steamship
For the D2, the radio code is inside the front...

For the D2, the radio code is inside the front cover of one of the manuals, perforated so it can be removed. That's assuming you have the original manuals for the Phaeton.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th August 2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
Now that is weird, and would tend to suggest that...

Now that is weird, and would tend to suggest that it isn't the same issue I had. Since you've had the brake master cylinder replaced, that only leaves the ABS unit, but how the problem manifests and...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th August 2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
Since the master cylinder replacement hasn't...

Since the master cylinder replacement hasn't eliminated the problem, perhaps the OSF caliper is the problem. I had issues with my NSF caliper many years ago going out for a run one day. Country roads...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th August 2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
1. Totally forgot to update it. No squeak at all....

1. Totally forgot to update it. No squeak at all.

2. Having spoken with BrianB (donp38) at the annual meet, I checked and subsequently replaced the alternator as the rear bearing were shot. The...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 15th August 2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,316
Posted By steamship
If you have any intention of keeping the car for...

If you have any intention of keeping the car for any length of time, VCDS has to be one of the best investments out there. Even if you decide to get rid of the car later, you can still use VCDS on...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th August 2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
Let's hope so, as it was an INA timing kit I...

Let's hope so, as it was an INA timing kit I fitted last year!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th August 2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
Just an update on this. After much searching, I...

Just an update on this. After much searching, I ordered the Gates timing belt kit and the INA water pump, as those were the only 'quality' ones available.

Got the box today and lo and behold, a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 12th August 2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,316
Posted By steamship
Timing belt - do the thermostat while you're...

Timing belt - do the thermostat while you're there. Full details on how to do it are in the following PDF from the D2 Tech Dump (https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9345) thread:

Service...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 7th August 2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,849
Posted By steamship
Afraid not. However, it should be along the same...

Afraid not. However, it should be along the same lines. I suspect with the D4 that within VCDS, it will have 'Long Coding'. Essentially, instead of adding up a list of numbers based on what is...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd August 2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
I'm sure that's what I suggested, or at least...

I'm sure that's what I suggested, or at least meant.



That's my thinking as well. One of those three in the middle, which whatever way you look at means the front end off and another strip...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 2nd August 2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
A 3-VIN version costs £225. For anyone with a VAG...

A 3-VIN version costs £225. For anyone with a VAG car that plans on keeping them, it's a worthwhile investment. You can find second-hand ones on eBay or you could even go for a cloned version,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd August 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
No need to apologise, but highest quality is...

No need to apologise, but highest quality is something I literally can't afford. No idea which part was which brand, but the components were either INA, Meyle, Febi or ContiTech.



I had another...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st August 2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By steamship
My Weird Engine Squeak is Back

Before the annual meet in June I had noticed a repetitive squeak coming from the engine. Others noticed at the time as well. After getting back, I investigated the alternator as a possible source,...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 1st August 2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
I think all the earth straps look like that. It's...

I think all the earth straps look like that. It's worth opening it up to see if the connectors are clean and free of any oxidation. The oil pressure switch shouldn't cause any oil spillage, unless...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 1st August 2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,045
Posted By steamship
Glad that you can still return the badge. As...

Glad that you can still return the badge.

As for the signature, add the year as well, as that is the important part.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st July 2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
So it would have been relatively cold when you...

So it would have been relatively cold when you tried starting it again.

Did you check the battery terminals and the earth strap underneath the front leg chassis leg? Was it an exterior wash, as...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 31st July 2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,045
Posted By steamship
Firstly, apologies as I apparently gave you the...

Firstly, apologies as I apparently gave you the wrong part number (4H0853736A).

This bit about the mesh got me thinking again, and I started reading through all the posts again after watching the...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 30th July 2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,045
Posted By steamship
I wondered about that mesh in a previous post,...

I wondered about that mesh in a previous post, especially since the parts catalogue doesn't show it, nor does the PDF. Has the mesh been added, and in the process, made it impossible to fit the W12...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 30th July 2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,045
Posted By steamship
The manual makes reference to two retaining clips...

The manual makes reference to two retaining clips (8L0807180), and that's the awkward part of the exercise.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 27th July 2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
It would be worth monitoring this to see if it is...

It would be worth monitoring this to see if it is indeed a hot start issue. If your testing confirms that, one possibility if the crankshaft position sensor failing (although I've only heard of this...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 25th July 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
The only reason I'm aware of the pressure issue...

The only reason I'm aware of the pressure issue is because MikkiJayne said to have 'at least' 2 bar, as it needs 'more' than 2 bar to get through the ABS unit, and that's what the manual states.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th July 2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
Another one that popped into my head as I was...

Another one that popped into my head as I was trying to get to sleep last night. Has it ever refused to move out of Park? If so, it might be the brake switch, as it has two sets of contacts in it,...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 24th July 2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,512
Posted By steamship
In terms of the bleeder kit, it needs 'at least'...

In terms of the bleeder kit, it needs 'at least' 2 bar, so keep it around 2.5 to be sure. I just keep an eye on the gauge as I bleed it, and then pump it back to 2.5 for the next one.

Instructions...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,383
Posted By steamship
An even better way to do it. +++

An even better way to do it. +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th July 2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
Does this 'crank no start' only happen if the...

Does this 'crank no start' only happen if the engine is hot, or even when cold? If only when hot, then there might be something amiss with the wiring. e.g. aftermarket wiring somewhere.

Something...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th July 2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,045
Posted By steamship
A couple of pointers to consider. Check out...

A couple of pointers to consider.

Check out the following thread about drainage points. Every possible source of water ingress is covered there. It's worth going through them all to eliminate...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By steamship
Not saying this isn't an option, but I just...

Not saying this isn't an option, but I just replaced my alternator as the rear bearing on it had essentially gone completely. Sounded terrible, and I eventually got around to it after about 2-3...
Forum: D4 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th July 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,751
Posted By steamship
Not an A8 or 4.2tdi, but this thread about a A6...

Not an A8 or 4.2tdi, but this thread about a A6 3.0tdi raises the same question, with the responses being that there is 'no schedule', and in the event that it does break, all that happens is the car...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd July 2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By steamship
Whilst in the drivers wheel arch, check to see if...

Whilst in the drivers wheel arch, check to see if there is any other damage, like to the ABS/brake pad sensor wires. Is it possible that you ran over a bit of debris on the road and it came up and...
Forum: D2 - Interior 22nd July 2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,373
Posted By steamship
I think the only person that has removed/refitted...

I think the only person that has removed/refitted the headliner is MikkiJayne, but I don't recall if there was a thread documenting it.

I don't think anyone has attempted re-gluing it.
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