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kele
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Owners Meets
22nd June 2023, 12:51 PM
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Vorsprung International Attendance
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Posted By
kele
Just to say that whilst I fully intend to be...
Just to say that whilst I fully intend to be there. I won't need a parking space. In part because the S8 has moved to a new home / (lucky owner) and in part because it is a short walk for me...
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Owners Meets
2nd January 2023, 08:05 PM
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Vorsprung international
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8,769
Posted By
kele
+1, yes...
+1, yes...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th October 2022, 07:44 AM
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(Power)steering failure
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24,274
Posted By
kele
If you have lost all the power steering fluid,...
If you have lost all the power steering fluid, you don't want to run the pump without fluid. That would squeal without fluid and fail. I would start by checking the power steering fluid. If low or...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th September 2022, 05:41 PM
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FOR SALE: Private Plate for S8
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9,266
Posted By
kele
S8 PLS Sold for £1500 on ebay in 2021....
S8 PLS Sold for £1500 on ebay in 2021....
Forum:
Daily banter
1st August 2022, 08:14 PM
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13
Recovery
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6,209
Posted By
kele
+1 They tend to use local providers who...
+1
They tend to use local providers who often subcontract to the other big three in any case.
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
12th May 2022, 06:36 PM
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7
Key Fob remote lock/unlock stopped working.
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10,083
Posted By
kele
Thanks Both. I did place a order with Craig...
Thanks Both. I did place a order with Craig Nettleton on 12/10/2020 by email following a phone call. Still waiting.. I regret now not getting a key at the meet in North Wales (when he was there in...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
10th May 2022, 01:56 PM
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7
Key Fob remote lock/unlock stopped working.
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10,083
Posted By
kele
On a tangent somewhat.. I have bought an...
On a tangent somewhat.. I have bought an identical 3rd / spare key for my S8. Although new condition and new to me, it has been used and is programmed to work with another car. I was hoping I could...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st January 2022, 07:21 PM
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13
S8 V10 D3 power steering pump change
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13,567
Posted By
kele
Mine was engine out. Luckily, still under used...
Mine was engine out. Luckily, still under used approved main dealer warrantee back then...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st December 2021, 06:11 PM
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First pad change from new
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6,976
Posted By
kele
Similar experience to mine... In that the rears...
Similar experience to mine... In that the rears ware faster; as do the inner fronts.
My discs were all replaced with new under warrantee (due to cracking) much earlier in its lifetime. Although...
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
1st December 2021, 06:59 PM
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8
10%battery common issue, anyone actually had it fixed?
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9,952
Posted By
kele
On mine, changing all four door handles (supplied...
On mine, changing all four door handles (supplied by our sponsor) and a new alarm siren last year did the trick. Battery all good since then... Holding charge and battery monitor level.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
18th April 2021, 11:31 AM
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7
D3 Sway Bar Bushes - Supply found
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7,385
Posted By
kele
You should be able to get these locally and...
You should be able to get these locally and cheaply?
ADSB-D3F-KIT Genuine Febest FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT D30.8 4E0411305AB
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D3 - Engine Bay
27th January 2021, 02:29 PM
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13
Air inlet manifold
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11,832
Posted By
kele
It is normal for some fuel and oil vapor and gas...
It is normal for some fuel and oil vapor and gas to go in there. I have fitted catch cans on each side now (after fitting a brand new intake). Those cans do collect some fuel and oil ahead of the...
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
16th January 2021, 05:49 PM
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5
Help please possible oil leak S8 D3
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7,130
Posted By
kele
Maybe leaking Cam Actuator Solenoid. Have a look...
Maybe leaking Cam Actuator Solenoid. Have a look here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqvhCpLZ_k)
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
4th January 2021, 08:01 PM
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6
front sway bar bushes
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6,055
Posted By
kele
The noise has gone when going over speed bumps...
The noise has gone when going over speed bumps but probably more to do with new links than the STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT itself. In hindsight, I could have just done the links and saved the time,...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st January 2021, 05:58 PM
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6
front sway bar bushes
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6,055
Posted By
kele
I did mine this week. Using part search term on...
I did mine this week. Using part search term on ebay "ADSB-D3F-KIT Genuine Febest FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH KIT D30.8 4E0411305AB". Fitted in conjunction with a new pair of drop links. Job long...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th November 2020, 07:59 PM
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5
S8 hand brake motor required
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5,524
Posted By
kele
They are not sided. I think part number...
They are not sided. I think part number 4E0998281. I put TRW branded on mine recently..
Forum:
D3 - Wheels and Tyres
11th October 2020, 03:15 PM
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15
Another TPMS thread
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24,936
Posted By
kele
+1
+1
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D3 - Wheels and Tyres
10th October 2020, 07:07 PM
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15
Another TPMS thread
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24,936
Posted By
kele
I did x4 new on mine this week. You do need to...
I did x4 new on mine this week. You do need to "get up to speed" on a run before they display temps.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
2nd October 2020, 03:53 PM
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17
S8 5.2 V10 Decoke
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15,532
Posted By
kele
I guess no decoke option in that price. But does...
I guess no decoke option in that price. But does it include fitting or just the part itself?
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
30th September 2020, 09:04 PM
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17
S8 5.2 V10 Decoke
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15,532
Posted By
kele
An old post I am resurrecting here. But a common...
An old post I am resurrecting here. But a common issue on the S8 nonetheless. Collapsed swirls flaps that is. Rather than take the flaps out of the intake and risk losing some drivability (or having...
Forum:
Daily banter
10th August 2020, 08:04 AM
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14
New wipers
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6,042
Posted By
kele
https://www.audi.co.uk/account/fixed-price-service...
https://www.audi.co.uk/account/fixed-price-services.html#/fixPrice?id=29&serviceCode=SERMIN
£45 OEM, fitted price - fixed price serving. Weirdly, I think the fitted price is cheaper than the parts...
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Daily banter
4th August 2020, 04:23 PM
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10
"Provocative"
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5,269
Posted By
kele
+1
+1
Forum:
Daily banter
31st July 2020, 10:24 AM
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18
Got myself another 8
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7,990
Posted By
kele
Very nice.. Not so many PLUS versions here....
Very nice.. Not so many PLUS versions here. Hoping to see more as they become more affordable.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
11th March 2020, 05:07 PM
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19
Clunk from front suspension (maddening)
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11,694
Posted By
kele
I have done all my upper and lower front arms....
I have done all my upper and lower front arms. Still got this noise you describe when cold over speed bumps. Anti roll bar next then I think...?
Forum:
Daily banter
11th August 2019, 02:36 PM
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11
Shell Go +
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5,058
Posted By
kele
Its all the fault of Oli18 :)
Its all the fault of Oli18 :)
Forum:
Owners Meets
10th August 2019, 06:17 PM
Replies:
37
Audis In The Park Show - who's coming? SUN 11th AUG at Deene Park Northants
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43,007
Posted By
kele
1. Architex_mA8tey - D4 A8L 4.0Tfsi 2. VinceT -...
1. Architex_mA8tey - D4 A8L 4.0Tfsi
2. VinceT - D2 A8 PF 2.8
3. tintin - D2 S8 Final Edition
4. Roberto D3 3.0 tdi sport (ibis white)
5. Janis Grasis - D2 PF 2.8
6. The Laird - D2 S8 Final...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th July 2019, 03:02 PM
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11
S8 Ceramic discs judder
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22,026
Posted By
kele
I stumbled across this company...
I stumbled across this company (https://surfacetransforms.com/) - yes. I have not used them however... More information here (https://peansweden.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Surface-Transforms.pdf)
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th July 2019, 09:28 PM
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11
S8 Ceramic discs judder
Views:
22,026
Posted By
kele
You can get these discs refurbished by the way ...
You can get these discs refurbished by the way
As standard, every new refurbished disc will get new nuts and bolts.
the process is something like this
- Discs are weighed and depending on...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th July 2019, 09:16 PM
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11
S8 Ceramic discs judder
Views:
22,026
Posted By
kele
I read that the discs are good for 180k miles as...
I read that the discs are good for 180k miles as long as they don't get damaged. Depends on use of course. And I think you have to weigh them to establish if they need to be replaced.
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
28th July 2019, 11:36 AM
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11
S8 Ceramic discs judder
Views:
22,026
Posted By
kele
If the pad has been inserted incorrectly or the...
If the pad has been inserted incorrectly or the backing clip on the pad is bent or damaged, then you can get these symptoms. And the inner pad may wear more quickly that the outer pad but if the...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
18th June 2019, 09:21 PM
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24
Windscreen wipers
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20,363
Posted By
kele
Don,t forget a free summer check, a coffee and a...
Don,t forget a free summer check, a coffee and a biscuit whilst your at it..+++
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
29th May 2019, 07:23 PM
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31
S8 D3 truly random misfire
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27,962
Posted By
kele
James at injectortune runs a D2 S8. Or at least...
James at injectortune runs a D2 S8. Or at least did in the past. He did 10 injectors on mine. All good...
Forum:
Motormouth
15th May 2019, 05:48 PM
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2
The Car Years
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14,391
Posted By
kele
Ah ok. thanks. I'd missed that too. So much...
Ah ok. thanks. I'd missed that too. So much choice on TV these days, you "can't see for looking..."
Forum:
Daily banter
5th February 2019, 05:31 PM
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8
Multi Car insurance renewal ....
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3,549
Posted By
kele
£185 on mine.. with full business use from Adrimal
£185 on mine.. with full business use from Adrimal
Forum:
D3 - Interior Electrics
29th January 2019, 06:01 PM
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29
Gremlins
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14,932
Posted By
kele
Could be taught cables... Although with the same...
Could be taught cables... Although with the same symptoms on mine, it was the headlight control module.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
1st January 2019, 01:20 PM
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4
Audi A8 D3 Workshop Manual?
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10,019
Posted By
kele
See here...
See here (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9347)
And also http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22247#post22247
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
18th December 2018, 05:13 PM
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24
Windscreen wipers
Views:
20,363
Posted By
kele
Yeh, although for me I can work from anywhere as...
Yeh, although for me I can work from anywhere as long as there is wifi and a phone signal. So no time wasted. Fitted cost was less than TPS for supply only...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
15th December 2018, 02:52 PM
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24
Windscreen wipers
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20,363
Posted By
kele
Audi main dealer fixed price servicing. Fitted....
Audi main dealer fixed price servicing. Fitted. Cheaper than buying the parts at the parts desk. No idea why that is the case...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
7th November 2018, 06:18 AM
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3
Air Suspension Compressor about to blow?
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4,320
Posted By
kele
It does sound like it could well be the...
It does sound like it could well be the compressor. Some time since I heard mine fail. The procedures are well documented here http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=22247#post22247
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
23rd September 2018, 07:05 PM
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3
D3 boot auto close from key/interior button
Views:
10,082
Posted By
kele
Yes. I did this mod shortly after the meet in...
Yes. I did this mod shortly after the meet in North Wales (A while back now).
Another forum member sold the relay on eBay (which I bought). Although, I intercepted the wiring near the battery -...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th September 2018, 01:59 PM
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4
10% off eBay on all purchases - today only
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7,258
Posted By
kele
And go to ebay for all your purchases via...
And go to ebay for all your purchases via TopCashBack (https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/kele16v)and get 1.05% cashback all year round..
And of course, link your Nectar card to your ebay account...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
17th August 2018, 07:15 AM
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5
Complete Damper replace
Views:
5,042
Posted By
kele
I have used aerosus for suspension parts in the...
I have used aerosus for suspension parts in the past..
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
16th August 2018, 04:21 PM
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10
S8 Purchase
Views:
9,276
Posted By
kele
They are holding value better than I thought...
They are holding value better than I thought then. I was thinking my 2009 would fetch about 8.5K if I was to sell it..... (not that I am selling)
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
15th August 2018, 04:09 PM
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10
S8 Purchase
Views:
9,276
Posted By
kele
Is it 2009 or 2010?
Is it 2009 or 2010?
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
13th April 2018, 04:20 PM
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12
Front top suspension arms
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7,613
Posted By
kele
VAG CAR in Cannock did all mine. Apart from...
VAG CAR in Cannock did all mine. Apart from myself, they are the only people I trust to work on my cars...
They fitted Lemforder on mine.
Forum:
D3 - Engine Bay
10th April 2018, 02:34 PM
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25
Another V10 FSI carbon clean
Views:
20,233
Posted By
kele
Ok thanks. I am interested to see the results...
Ok thanks. I am interested to see the results with different cleaning methods and workshops. Here's my before and after (http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=138808#post138808)
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D3 - Engine Bay
6th April 2018, 04:12 PM
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25
Another V10 FSI carbon clean
Views:
20,233
Posted By
kele
Do you have any equivalent pictures after the...
Do you have any equivalent pictures after the de-coke work / clean was done?
Forum:
Daily banter
27th March 2018, 08:45 PM
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18
How much can you save on part-worns?
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6,942
Posted By
kele
And when you consider that much or central and...
And when you consider that much or central and northern Europe switch between summer and winter tyres; they would always have a set in store (ether summer or winter). Hence when the car is sold on,...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
21st March 2018, 08:32 PM
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2
Auto Boot Open - via key
Views:
4,433
Posted By
kele
It is quite an easy mod with a relay.. ...
It is quite an easy mod with a relay..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GpDD1kuB7yM
Forum:
D3 - Lights
20th March 2018, 07:56 PM
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9
Headlight fault
Views:
7,591
Posted By
kele
OK. On mine I had the same symptoms. It turned...
OK. On mine I had the same symptoms. It turned out to be the headlight control module....
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