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Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 7th September 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,799
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.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th September 2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,799
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, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
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.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th September 2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,799
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
Forum: TT/TTS/TTRS 8J 4th September 2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
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...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 3rd September 2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,799
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.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 31st August 2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
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, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
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, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
Posted By The_Laird
Photos as promised (I hope!)

Photos as promised (I hope!)
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 22nd August 2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
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, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
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...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 21st August 2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
Posted By The_Laird
Did that work?

Did that work?
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 12th August 2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
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...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,380
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, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,380
Posted By The_Laird
Thanks Sean!

Thanks Sean!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th July 2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,380
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, 01:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 61,423
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, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,614
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, 05:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,913
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.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,804
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, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,614
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, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,614
Posted By 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, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,542
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, 06:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
Posted By 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, 01:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
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, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
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, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,551
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...
Forum: Owners Meets 17th May 2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
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, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
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, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,551
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...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 8th May 2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,796
Posted By 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, 05:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
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, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,802
Posted By 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...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 18th April 2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,430
Posted By 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, 05:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,430
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, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,430
Posted By The_Laird
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)

Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th April 2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,430
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...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 19th March 2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,424
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, 05:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,357
Posted By 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, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,357
Posted By The_Laird
Passed a big milestone last week

See attached photo +++
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th March 2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,946
Posted By The_Laird
There’s also a place between Derby and...

There’s also a place between Derby and Nottingham, BCS or Brake Caliper Specialists https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/#/
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 5th March 2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,511
Posted By The_Laird
I'd agree, but make sure the passenger side is a...

I'd agree, but make sure the passenger side is a curved blade and give the 'aero' blades a miss.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 24th February 2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,287
Posted By The_Laird
I think that’s a Final Edition, isn’t it?

I think that’s a Final Edition, isn’t it?
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd February 2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,282
Posted By The_Laird
Nick and I wondered how much better this photo...

Nick and I wondered how much better this photo would be if it had a row of '8s in front of it! To find out, sign up for this year's Annual Meet. Nick and Ann have arranged a tour of the Midland Air...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th January 2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,193
Posted By The_Laird
This is the correct designation of ‘right side’....

This is the correct designation of ‘right side’. For all ‘side’ references, the viewpoint should be from the driver’s seat. Hence ‘left hand drive’, for example. This also avoids any confusion in...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th January 2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,193
Posted By The_Laird
Did they change the water pump? I thought that...

Did they change the water pump? I thought that the water pump and thermostat changes were ‘standard procedure’ when doing the cam belt.
Forum: Owners Meets 14th January 2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,868
Posted By The_Laird
Make sure to add your name to the hotel booking...

Make sure to add your name to the hotel booking thread. Look forward to seeing you there!
Forum: D2 - Everything else 10th January 2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,453
Posted By The_Laird
Reviving an old thread as my S8 is exhibiting a...

Reviving an old thread as my S8 is exhibiting a similar smell.

But, I’ve recently had a service, MOT and a gearbox service at Mackie’s. Shouldn't someone have noticed?

And just had all 4...
Forum: Daily banter 30th December 2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,977
Posted By The_Laird
Sorry Brian. I’ve just spoken to The Godfather of...

Sorry Brian. I’ve just spoken to The Godfather of the Glasgow Mafia (older members will understand) and he’s confirmed that no-one can leave ‘the family’. :tuttut:

I have no idea what your S8...
Forum: Owners Meets 21st December 2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,868
Posted By The_Laird
No, the 8s will be in the large car park at the...

No, the 8s will be in the large car park at the back, you’ll be out front! :ROFL:
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