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Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th October 2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By Mossyboy1978
It certainly has and a big thank you to HP for...

It certainly has and a big thank you to HP for his generosity!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Absolutely!

Absolutely!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 01:35 PM
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Views: 3,627
Posted By Mossyboy1978
You can certainly have the floor mats for £3.5k...

You can certainly have the floor mats for £3.5k :ROFL:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Mossyboy1978
No problem with that Andrew.

No problem with that Andrew.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Yes they are. I had no idea! The driver's side...

Yes they are. I had no idea! The driver's side one has a hole in it. :(
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 6th October 2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
HUGE thanks to HP for the lend of the VCDS and...

HUGE thanks to HP for the lend of the VCDS and the guidance, and the offer of a cuppa. #gent+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 6th October 2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
This is GREAT advice - thank you. Unfortunately I...

This is GREAT advice - thank you. Unfortunately I absolutely don't have the skills to do this myself :( so will need to get an auto electrician involved :mad:

Thank you MJ +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Selling 2002 FL S8

Morning all

I think I've come to the end of the road with my S8. It's been about 7 years and I've loved her to bits but I can't really afford to keep her on the road any longer and I'm hoping...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Sadly I don't have one. Anyone in...

Sadly I don't have one.

Anyone in Hertfordshire on here with a VCDS?

Thanks
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Is it possible that this is something to do with...

Is it possible that this is something to do with the coolant temp sensor at the back of the engine?

Rather than the one at the bottom of the expansion tank?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd October 2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,855
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks HP. Any chance one of those might be...

Thanks HP.

Any chance one of those might be for sale??

Assume the microswitch in the catch in the bootlid not the boot itself?

:)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd October 2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,855
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Boot catch error

Morning all

Has anyone here replaced the boot catch? It keeps showing the boot as open when it is very much closed! I've tried cleaning the connectors - think there must be a problem with the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd October 2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks Ronin - that sorted that issue! ...

Thanks Ronin - that sorted that issue!

Coolant level warning remains.....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd October 2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Not in my ownership - and I've had it about 7...

Not in my ownership - and I've had it about 7 years.

The mystery continues....as does the beeping....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd October 2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
UPDATE: Removed the instrument binnacle and...

UPDATE: Removed the instrument binnacle and checked the connectors - all seems fine. Nothing obvious. Put it all back together again and now I have the ABS warning coming up as well as the coolant...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th September 2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks for this - all understood. I've checked...

Thanks for this - all understood. I've checked the wires into the plug and actually put a replacement plug in place, disconnecting both wires to the connector at the sensor end, and reconnecting to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th September 2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
I'm assuming that connector is behind the...

I'm assuming that connector is behind the instrument binnacle? Could be as simple as a wire come out I suppose?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th September 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks Steamship - this is really helpful. ...

Thanks Steamship - this is really helpful.

Why would I need an extra length of wire for the green/yellow wire test? Sorry - I am an auto electrics noob....

Also - is there a way to check the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th September 2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Yes i tried that - had same outcome: warning...

Yes i tried that - had same outcome: warning after 10 seconds of engine running.

I used a multimeter on the sensor today and have consistently been showing between 5 and 7 volts.

Problem is:...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th September 2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
I haven't actually. I need to get a voltmeter and...

I haven't actually. I need to get a voltmeter and see if there is current.

Question is - if there isn't, where does that wiring go back to that might need to be checked? Fusebox? ECU?
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 26th September 2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,347
Posted By Mossyboy1978
I had a similar problem some years ago. Vibration...

I had a similar problem some years ago. Vibration above 60 and worse the faster you go. Tried everything and nothing helped.

Then checked calipers. On one side one of the pistons was jammed...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 26th September 2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
So now I am really confused. Autodoc sent...

So now I am really confused.

Autodoc sent me two new coolant reservoirs by accident instead of one. Hooray!

Installed first one and the same warning comes on about 10 seconds after ignition....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th September 2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Brilliant! Thank you. And disconnecting the...

Brilliant! Thank you.

And disconnecting the sensor wont make any difference?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 15th September 2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Bumping this up again as I'm get fed up with the...

Bumping this up again as I'm get fed up with the warning and cannot find a new tank with a fresh sensor in it anywhere. There is defo not a coolant leak or issue.

If I just disconnect the sensor...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th May 2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,471
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Drivers side window switch stopped working

Afternoon all

Drivers side window seems to have stopped working. All other windows working just fine!

I can't hear anything when I press the switch so could be the motor? Strangely when the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 2nd September 2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,310
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Good luck with the viewing. Be interested to know...

Good luck with the viewing. Be interested to know how it goes. If you get a decent price I might have to put mine up!
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 1st September 2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,310
Posted By Mossyboy1978
How silly are the offers??? Was thinking about...

How silly are the offers???
Was thinking about selling mine but if the offers are stupid I'm not so sure its worth it!

I saw one sold at auction last month for £3.5k - about 135k miles and 2002...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th June 2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,779
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Temp warning but no overheating

Morning all

I keep getting regular temperature warning - the big red thermometer in the centre of the dashboard! - but the car is ALWAYS rock solid at 90 degrees. It's been happening for a about a...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th April 2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,264
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks MJ How many lamda sensors are there...

Thanks MJ

How many lamda sensors are there ahead of the cats up near the manifold? Thought it was only one???
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 11th April 2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,264
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks to you both MJ -my garage is saying...

Thanks to you both

MJ -my garage is saying the replacement of this sensor takes hour because its right up around the manifold. Is this true or am I being led on a merry dance?
Thanks

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 25th March 2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,264
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Anyone know where to get a new lamda sensor?

Hi all

I need a replacement lamda sensor for bank 2 - the one ahead of the cat after the manifold.

I cannot find any direct replacement and there doesn't seem to be an aftermarket option...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th January 2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th January 2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Correct! If you're looking at the hub from under...

Correct! If you're looking at the hub from under the centre of the car it's the one on the left at the bottom. The banana shaped arm ball joint goes in it

Thanks

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th January 2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks Frank. Sent you a PM

Thanks Frank. Sent you a PM
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th January 2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks so much MJ. Really appreciate it.

Thanks so much MJ. Really appreciate it.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th January 2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
And yes 20" wheels and brembos

And yes 20" wheels and brembos
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th January 2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
The carrier is absolutely fine. Used a different...

The carrier is absolutely fine. Used a different mechanic for some suspension work and he managed to lose the insert where the NSF lower arm bolts in at the rear. Utter nightmare. Of course he has...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th January 2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,459
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Anyone got a hub?

Afternoon

I'm looking for a Near Side Front hub carrier for my S8 - Prestige don't have one at present. Anyone got one they are keen to sell?

Part number 4D0407257T (I think!)

Thanks

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th January 2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,140
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Nope - can’t see it for love nor money. Any...

Nope - can’t see it for love nor money. Any chance you’ve got a pic?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd January 2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,140
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd January 2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,140
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Mystery pipe

Afternoon all

Anyone know where this tubing on the washer bottle is supposed to go? Tool the bottle out and now haven't got a clue what to do with this bit.

Thanks in advance

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th October 2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 34,529
Posted By Mossyboy1978
I recently had my exhaust done. Both cats had...

I recently had my exhaust done. Both cats had failed and I could not find any anywhere to replace them with. I used a firm in High Wycombe called Style Dynamics (who do have a website and a phone...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 24th September 2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,748
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Replacing washer bottle

Has anyone actually successfully done this without removing the entire front end of the car? As far as I can see you need to remove air box, and light trim and then you still have literally no chance...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 23rd September 2021, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,509
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Outdoor car cover

Hi all

I want to lay my S8 up for the winter. Can anyone recommend a suitable outdoor cover?

Thanks

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd August 2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,258
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Thanks to you both. Looking into the ECU cat...

Thanks to you both. Looking into the ECU cat delete now as Banbury is a bit far for me
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th August 2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,258
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Replacement lambda sensor

Evening all

Just had new exhaust mid section fabricated with sports cats and new pipes (will upload a vid shortly). One of the post-cat lambda sensors is knackered and I need to buy a new one. ANy...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 10th August 2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,349
Posted By Mossyboy1978
I’ve had an after market on mine for a couple of...

I’ve had an after market on mine for a couple of years. It triggers the EML but makes zero difference to the car’s performance.

Come MOT time I get it turned out, get the MOT done, and move on. ...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 30th July 2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,496
Posted By Mossyboy1978
THank you all very much. I have tried the battery...

THank you all very much. I have tried the battery route and no dice. So have ordered a replacement part from eBay as suggested. Will keep you updated.

Mossy
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 28th July 2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,496
Posted By Mossyboy1978
New key

Morning all

One of my keys has gone through the wash and now doesn’t work. I’ve opened it up and spotted some rust around the batteries and some white misting on the circuit board. Might be time...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 28th February 2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 142,411
Posted By Mossyboy1978
Exactly what I'm after! How is the bluetooth...

Exactly what I'm after! How is the bluetooth phone connection. Are calls OK?
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