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Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 1st September 2017, 10:31 AM
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Posted By A8L
MOT'D and sold I'm now rolling in a Merc...

MOT'D and sold

I'm now rolling in a Merc E200 on a 17Plate :)
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 29th May 2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Battery Dilemma!

I am guessing here but I reckon letting it stand for so long killed the original battery and the new 1 I got from Halfrauds was suspect at best!!

The replacement battery appears to have kicked it...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 29th May 2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Problem solved :)

+++Just thought I would provide an update on this.

ITS FIXED :D:D

So I bought a the Power Probe III, nice tool only I didn't get to use it on my starter motor.

I had previously bought a new...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 28th April 2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
D3 Starter

Hi All

I have finally decided to attempt to powerprobe the starter on my dead D3. I have ordered a PowerProbe3 and I am going to buy a trolley jack and axle stands so I can attempt the power...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 16th September 2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Hi D - it is indeed a 4.2 - I will PM you for...

Hi D - it is indeed a 4.2 - I will PM you for some more details - Thanks a lot..
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th September 2015, 07:23 PM
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Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
just a quick update I have contacted Nigel...

just a quick update

I have contacted Nigel Travis (http://nigeltravis.wix.com/nigel-travis-vw-audi) to see if he can help, he has worked on my 8 in the past and I was impressed so fingers crossed...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th September 2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Thanks Del - I will give it a whirl and see what...

Thanks Del - I will give it a whirl and see what I can figure out. As you say I think its best to get an auto electrician to have a look as I am not confident messing with electrics.

I appreciate...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th September 2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Hi Dell - thanks mate, that is my next port of...

Hi Dell - thanks mate, that is my next port of call.

once I have removed the knee thingy is the upper right relay the one labelled 370 with the yellow dot in the lower left corner on your pic?
...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th September 2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
I have just attempted to recode the battery...

I have just attempted to recode the battery without success. I get an error saying 'Coding Rejected, Error 0E'. I used 11 digits off the new battery and a generic serial number which I got from the...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th September 2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Cheers Dezzy - yes carpets are bone dry :) ...

Cheers Dezzy - yes carpets are bone dry :)

is there somewhere to get a new set of A8 fuses or some spares - A8Parts don't appear to have any?
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th September 2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Thanks guys - I will certainly attempt the...

Thanks guys - I will certainly attempt the battery coding as suggested - cheers.

back in work today so will be after 6PM :(
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th September 2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
quality feedback thanks a lot, I will attempt...

quality feedback thanks a lot, I will attempt vcds again and report back.

I did attempt to code the battery but couldn't see the 10 digit serial number on my new battery - there is a number under...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Hi Dezzy Yep, I think that's fair to say! I...

Hi Dezzy

Yep, I think that's fair to say! I suppose on the upside, my old battery was tested and the advisory was to replace it - the voltage was lower that low!

I don't get any dash lights...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
£160 and a new battery fitted but the same issue...

£160 and a new battery fitted but the same issue is happening. I managed to run a scan after swapping the battery (attached) but I am in the same position where it wont let me do another scan,...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
OK battery out - boot left open, halfrauds here I...

OK battery out - boot left open, halfrauds here I come :)
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
anything I should note when removing the battery...

anything I should note when removing the battery or is it just unbolt and remove?
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
That makes sense, I'm off to Halfauds! Thanks :)

That makes sense, I'm off to Halfauds! Thanks :)
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
I have just done a bit more testing after the...

I have just done a bit more testing after the latest failed start - I left it on the Mondeo jump leads on and after the start reduced the CTEK down to '3' it quickly got back up to '6' and I thought...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
well that didn't work :mad: I left the...

well that didn't work :mad:

I left the battery charging overnight again and it didn't get to the final stage, step 7 on the ctek.

I attached the Mondeo jump leads as well as the ctek and...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 7th September 2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
ctek status

I left the ctek charging overnight and its now up to '6' so hopefully it should fire up now. I'm going to leave it to complete the full cycle, shouldn't be much longer and I'll post the results.. ...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 6th September 2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
no, I don't get any noise from the engine...

no, I don't get any noise from the engine whatsoever :Confused:
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 6th September 2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Hi Guys Thanks for the replies - the engine...

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies - the engine doesn't turn at all, not a sound! I get every thing else, radio, lights, alarm, seats etc but the engine, ziltch! The fuel is really low but it doesn't...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 6th September 2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,558
Posted By A8L
Battery Dilemma!

Hi All

My 8 has been sitting on my drive for the best part of 6 months and I have been starting it every other week to make sure it starts etc. It was starting fine up to a month or so ago when...
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