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Forum: Owners Meets Yesterday, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
Posted By 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
Replies: 32
Views: 98,877
Posted By 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
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
Posted By 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
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
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
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
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
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
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
Replies: 7
Views: 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...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 8th October 2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Posted By 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
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
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
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
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...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 7th September 2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 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.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 6th September 2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 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
Replies: 2
Views: 2,357
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, 01:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 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
Forum: TT/TTS/TTRS 8J 4th September 2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,357
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, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 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.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 31st August 2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 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
Replies: 11
Views: 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
Replies: 11
Views: 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
Replies: 11
Views: 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
Replies: 11
Views: 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...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 21st August 2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,944
Posted By The_Laird
Did that work?

Did that work?
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 12th August 2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
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...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th July 2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 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
Replies: 17
Views: 13,361
Posted By The_Laird
Thanks Sean!

Thanks Sean!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th July 2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 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
Replies: 37
Views: 62,720
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
Replies: 27
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
Replies: 23
Views: 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.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 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
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
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
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
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, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 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
Replies: 49
Views: 21,010
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, 02:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 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
Replies: 13
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 20th May 2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 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...
Forum: Owners Meets 17th May 2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 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
Replies: 13
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
Replies: 8
Views: 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...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 8th May 2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,314
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, 06:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 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
Replies: 2
Views: 17,243
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, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,821
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, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 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
Replies: 11
Views: 13,821
Posted By The_Laird
Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)

Anyone got any more helpful suggestions? :)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th April 2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
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...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 19th March 2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 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
Replies: 9
Views: 4,601
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, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,601
Posted By The_Laird
Passed a big milestone last week

See attached photo +++
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