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Q7 4L
11th August 2018, 01:51 PM
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Audi Q7 4L Spec and Buying guide
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The Q7 is one of my favourite all time cars. I’m...
The Q7 is one of my favourite all time cars. I’m a long way off of owning one as they hold their value very well.
The 6.0 V12 is my personal favourite. I think I’ve watched every video on YouTube...
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D3 - Everything Else
29th May 2018, 11:03 AM
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Aircon regas
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The fact is has air con in the rear won’t affect...
The fact is has air con in the rear won’t affect the total amount of gas, but being an ‘8’ they do have a rather large refrigerant gas capacity. If the system is low on gas they will probably charge...
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Other marques
11th February 2018, 12:28 PM
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Wife's new car
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Best bit is that it’s almost identical to the MX5...
Best bit is that it’s almost identical to the MX5 underneath. It’s mostly built by Mazda, then shipped over to Fiat to put the badges on. Cracking Fiat engine though. Would definitely have this over...
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D3 - Common Faults
20th December 2017, 06:09 PM
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ESP, ABS, Brake light
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Yeah, looks like brake light switch
Yeah, looks like brake light switch
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Daily banter
18th October 2017, 06:37 PM
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European speeding tickets
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It's annoying that we get tied up into their...
It's annoying that we get tied up into their fines, but we can't pursue Europeans for crossing the Dartford crossing without paying, even though it's a French company who own it!:Confused:
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D3 - Everything Else
13th September 2017, 12:12 PM
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2006 Audi A8 4.2 TDI - Project Thread
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Such a beautiful car!
Such a beautiful car!
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Daily banter
7th September 2017, 11:21 AM
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Which oil spec?
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The 5w40 is not considered long life spec. I...
The 5w40 is not considered long life spec. I can't comment as to whether it would be suitable for your engine.
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Daily banter
6th September 2017, 06:12 PM
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Which oil spec?
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Perhaps unnesecary, but you could change the oil...
Perhaps unnesecary, but you could change the oil on a 6monthly basis? I don't have an '8', but I change my oil twice a year (about 5000miles) because I can.
I would not recommend any oil...
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Daily banter
29th August 2017, 10:09 PM
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Which oil spec?
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I think 504.00 and 507.00 supersede all of the...
I think 504.00 and 507.00 supersede all of the old VW specs. If you look at Qunatum Longlife III 5w30, it seems to be the oil of choice for D3 owners. It's dead cheap on eBay, wherever you look. It's...
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D3 - Transmission
4th August 2017, 08:17 PM
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Whining/Whirring Noise On Overrun
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Did you ever get to the bottom of it?
Did you ever get to the bottom of it?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
26th July 2017, 07:38 PM
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2006 4.2 tdI rear disk rear pads front pads:questions
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Skimming the lip off the discs is plausible. I'd...
Skimming the lip off the discs is plausible. I'd ask Audi for the measured thickness against the minimum allowable thickness to see how deep the lip is. If it's got plenty of 'meat' left, you could...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
18th July 2017, 09:59 PM
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S8 D2 FE Cat C on ebay
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I hate adverts that hide the registration too....
I hate adverts that hide the registration too. What is there to hide? As soon as I see any advert with hidden reg I just close the ad and move on.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th June 2017, 01:05 PM
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Could I easily adjust the EPB pad thickness? ...
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Unless the pad sensor wire has come adrift....
Unless the pad sensor wire has come adrift. Happened to Conquistador.
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Daily banter
7th June 2017, 11:00 PM
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Updated pics of mods done by last owner..honest opinions please
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I think it looks quite good. Not sure on the...
I think it looks quite good. Not sure on the exhaust tips, but otherwise roof and ride height look spot on.
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Daily banter
27th February 2017, 08:44 PM
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Mpg
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Might be worth a couple of shots of Red-Ex or...
Might be worth a couple of shots of Red-Ex or Wynns. Perhaps poor injector spray pattern. For the relatively inexpensive cost, it's worth a try.
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2017, 12:44 PM
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Can the TCU learning be reset this way?
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Instead of holding the pedal down, I found a...
Instead of holding the pedal down, I found a guide which said to switch on the ignition without starting, then over a period of 20-30 seconds, slowly press the accelerator pedal all the way to the...
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D2 - Transmission
20th February 2017, 12:12 PM
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Can the TCU learning be reset this way?
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I've tried the pedal reset procedure in the D2 S8...
I've tried the pedal reset procedure in the D2 S8 and it did behave different. I think it resets the gearchange. For example, the car had been driven energetically previously and all the shift points...
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A8 / S8 Generic Posts
2nd February 2017, 06:39 PM
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A8 4.2 Starting problem, Suggestions please
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Definitely sounds like water ingress. Could be...
Definitely sounds like water ingress. Could be sunroof drains. They are always a good place to start if you're looking. Even if they aren't the issue, they commonly get blocked and can cause all...
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D2 - Engine Bay
18th January 2017, 11:03 PM
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D2 S8 - Big end gone?
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You can get aftermarket cats much cheaper. Be...
You can get aftermarket cats much cheaper. Be careful on the number of cells, as if they aren't 'capable' enough it can flag the EML.
Bottom end failure tends to sound a bit more 'pneumatic...
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D3 - Engine Bay
11th January 2017, 06:52 PM
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4.2tdi boost control
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Have you checked the oil level?
Have you checked the oil level?
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
6th January 2017, 05:43 AM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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The technicians aren't leaving. So it the same...
The technicians aren't leaving. So it the same people servicing the same cars. Repairs will be as and when.
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
5th January 2017, 06:21 PM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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Just so it's clear, we only need to reset Service...
Just so it's clear, we only need to reset Service lights.
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
5th January 2017, 05:49 PM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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Because we are a main dealer, the only...
Because we are a main dealer, the only information we have is of that given or provided by the manufacturer. Because the franchises are no longer with us, we need a 3rd party alternative to what they...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
5th January 2017, 11:37 AM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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Yeah most normal cars haha! Some VAG cars must be...
Yeah most normal cars haha! Some VAG cars must be plugged in to do it.
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
5th January 2017, 05:28 AM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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I think we were using ODIS, I'm not 100% sure how...
I think we were using ODIS, I'm not 100% sure how it all worked.
Cost effectiveness may be one of the reasons, us 'ground staff' don't get told too much I'm afraid.
Ultimately all we would...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
4th January 2017, 11:59 PM
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
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I think the only new Seat and Skoda models are...
I think the only new Seat and Skoda models are likely to be the Areca and Kodiac however due to the timing of the franchise closure, I'm not sure we will see those customers. The Ross Tech links are...
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VCDS (aka Vagcom)
4th January 2017, 07:43 PM
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15
Main Dealer - Goodbye
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Main Dealer - Goodbye
It's not often that Main Dealers take to Internet forums for advice, however...
As some of you may know (from various meets etc), I work in the service department at a multi-franchise main dealer....
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th January 2017, 07:30 PM
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Mysterious Brake Pad Warning
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The work was done by one of the technicians at my...
The work was done by one of the technicians at my 'garage', and he simply said "the wear sensor had come adrift so I refitted it".
The technician was in the process of changing the pads anyway,...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th January 2017, 05:41 PM
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Mysterious Brake Pad Warning
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6,277
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'Conquistador' experienced a similar anomaly with...
'Conquistador' experienced a similar anomaly with his D3 S8, all it was just one of the wear wires (or sensor thing) that had come adrift, making it seem like the pads were worn. Audi couldn't even...
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D3 - Everything Else
30th October 2016, 09:43 PM
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2007 S8 running costs
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Make sure you budget for fuel. They are extremely...
Make sure you budget for fuel. They are extremely thirsty. Those cheeky engine blips whilst stationary are about £1 each!
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D3 - Engine Bay
23rd October 2016, 12:30 PM
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What Oil in a V10 S8?
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Like you say, the specification numbers sort of...
Like you say, the specification numbers sort of overrule oil viscosity ratings. Nowadays, it's important to understand how the lubricating properties are affected by temperature, age, pressure, and...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
19th October 2016, 12:20 AM
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Wanted: S8 D3 (5.2L V10) Exhaust Boxes (OEM)
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Ollie removed the rear most silencers, almost...
Ollie removed the rear most silencers, almost under the rear passenger seats and then reconnected the flaps. Quiet when wafting around, and loud when you give it some beans.
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D3 - Transmission
16th October 2016, 09:46 PM
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Intermittent rumbling & slight vibration from rear at speed
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And as another suggestion, what are your tread...
And as another suggestion, what are your tread depths all round?
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D3 - Engine Bay
28th September 2016, 06:14 PM
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4.2TDI Engine Noise
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It seemed to respond more to some sort of...
It seemed to respond more to some sort of pressure. The closest I've ever heard, was a catalytic converter had broken up and made a similar sort of noise. Doesn't really sound like a pulley or...
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Owners Meets
27th September 2016, 05:59 PM
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Audi Driver International - Castle Combe - Saturday 15th October 2016
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I'm afraid due to last minute affairs myself and...
I'm afraid due to last minute affairs myself and Conquistador regretfully are not able to attend. I hope the day will be as good as it has always been for the last few years. Hope to see some great...
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D3 - Engine Bay
15th September 2016, 11:33 AM
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S8 5.2 V10 Decoke
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That is very detailed Marcin! Looks like a lot of...
That is very detailed Marcin! Looks like a lot of work, patience, and swearing!
What does the performance feel like now you've done it?
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D2 - Everything else
10th September 2016, 06:48 PM
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smell of burning rubber
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You petrol or diesel?
You petrol or diesel?
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D2 - Transmission
7th September 2016, 05:42 PM
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Straining at the leash
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I'll mention it before someone else does, but...
I'll mention it before someone else does, but this complaint usually goes on to people debating whether to keep it in D at traffic lights or switch to Neutral instead. It's normal behaviour but I...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
4th September 2016, 10:02 PM
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Snag list
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Does the button on the inside of the boot lid...
Does the button on the inside of the boot lid illuminate?
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Daily banter
4th September 2016, 11:00 AM
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Worst motoring mechanical failures
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Being in the motortrade I get a lot of stories,...
Being in the motortrade I get a lot of stories, so some of which aren't my own.
My personal favourite: Unspecified company van driver, driving said 15 plate company van north on the A12. Reported...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th August 2016, 11:23 PM
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Curbed wheels - ownership observation
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Maybe all curbs to be covered in some sort of...
Maybe all curbs to be covered in some sort of felt. I think the fitment of the wheel and tyre aren't particularly forgiving. If you look at a new Ford Focus ST, they have so much of the lip of the...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th August 2016, 08:17 PM
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Curbed wheels - ownership observation
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I am extremely careful when parking and will take...
I am extremely careful when parking and will take as much time as I need; in an 8, it usually involves having my head out of the drivers side window. A friend with an S8 often curbs his wheels, and...
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
30th August 2016, 07:40 PM
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Curbed wheels - ownership observation
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I'm going to say, in all the cars I've ever...
I'm going to say, in all the cars I've ever driven, from Fiestas, A8's, Fore D Rangers, Transit Vans and Motorhomes, I've never curbed one. We have an extremely tight car park at work which has small...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd August 2016, 08:25 PM
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One touch windows
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+1 Definitly sounds like it's lost its position....
+1 Definitly sounds like it's lost its position. I'm sure the reset procedure is hold until up and continue to hold. And then hold down and continue to hold.
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D3 - Everything Else
23rd August 2016, 08:10 PM
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General questions
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Sounds like an older charger. Most batteries...
Sounds like an older charger. Most batteries these days are maintenance free and do not require topping up like older batteries did. I would only use an auto-sensing charger, since it will stop...
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D4 - Lights
23rd August 2016, 08:09 PM
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headlamp cornering light fault
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Usually the cornering light is a bulb situated at...
Usually the cornering light is a bulb situated at an angle between the projector for the dipped beam and the DRL.
Couldn't really comment on the fog lights. All seems very odd.
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D3 - Everything Else
23rd August 2016, 06:17 PM
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General questions
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5,454
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1. Battery charge almost definitely low. Give it...
1. Battery charge almost definitely low. Give it a full charge and invest in a battery maintenance charger. You'll find the battery level display in the MMI. Convenience features are temporarily...
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D4 - Lights
23rd August 2016, 06:13 PM
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headlamp cornering light fault
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19,114
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Open circuit could be anything from a broken wire...
Open circuit could be anything from a broken wire to a blown bulb?
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Owners Meets
21st August 2016, 09:33 PM
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Audi Driver International - Castle Combe - Saturday 15th October 2016
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1. Architex Ma8tey - Car / One Person + 1 Big...
1. Architex Ma8tey - Car / One Person + 1 Big Boys Brekkie at the Bolingbroke
2. Conquistador + Co-Pilot - 1 car space but probably no breakfast (McDonald's on the way)
3. ConanTheLibrarian +1 ...
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D3 - Engine Bay
20th August 2016, 05:50 PM
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EGR Cooler Problem
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15,296
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Despite people not commenting, I think a lot of...
Despite people not commenting, I think a lot of people have been following this thread. I have. +++
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