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Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th November 2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,442
Posted By ivanhoe
Sorry I can't offer any help/suggestions. Good...

Sorry I can't offer any help/suggestions.
Good luck with it though and be sure to report back on any progress.
Forum: D3 - Lights 8th November 2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 67,968
Posted By ivanhoe
Thanks for updating. Interesting. 😎

Thanks for updating. Interesting. 😎
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 18th October 2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,399
Posted By ivanhoe
I fitted the varta 020 two years ago. No...

I fitted the varta 020 two years ago.
No apparent problems.

123 quid.

Didn't code it.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 18th October 2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,399
Posted By ivanhoe
Tps stoke no longer serve me.

Tps stoke no longer serve me.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th May 2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,048
Posted By ivanhoe
Should be all good then. Maybe they have seen...

Should be all good then.
Maybe they have seen the error of their ways now.

I know my experience wasn't an isolated incident because I googled it and it had been happening a lot.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th May 2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,048
Posted By ivanhoe
Did you set up an account? They literally...

Did you set up an account?
They literally changed my order immediately after I placed it, I went back to their site immediately after making payment and they had already substituted the brands, I...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th May 2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,048
Posted By ivanhoe
Be sure to double check your order if using...

Be sure to double check your order if using Autodoc ........they have a habit of substituting brands....... In particular their own brands without informing you. They did this on me on a couple of...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 8th April 2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,133
Posted By ivanhoe
I would do as you suggest. I don't advocate it...

I would do as you suggest.
I don't advocate it ....but.... I changed mine without recoding with no apparent problems.
Battery was same spec as original though.
A garage did say at a later date...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th February 2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,910
Posted By ivanhoe
Ok, I'm going to simplify..... It's like...

Ok, I'm going to simplify.....
It's like logging in to a computer, your fingerprint logs you in. Whilst logged in the computer remembers the last position the seat etc is in.
If someone...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th February 2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,910
Posted By ivanhoe
Smile When the car recognises your print it should set...

When the car recognises your print it should set seat etc to the settings that were used last time you set positions, whilst being "logged in"
So..... You log in with fingerprint and the car...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 7th February 2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 63,612
Posted By ivanhoe
Any updates on this?

Any updates on this?
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 19th January 2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,276
Posted By ivanhoe
Was dab fitted at the factory in 2005, I know my...

Was dab fitted at the factory in 2005, I know my 2006 doesn't have it.
Just thinking if the dab tuner was retro fitted the Ariel and system may not be optimised for dab..... Maybe????
Forum: D3 - Lights 12th January 2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 67,968
Posted By ivanhoe
The link I posted has the specs. Those leds...

The link I posted has the specs.
Those leds have been tested in the a8 lights and confirmed ok.
Forum: D3 - Lights 8th January 2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 67,968
Posted By ivanhoe
https://lighthouseleds.com/5mm-straw-hat-wide-angl...

https://lighthouseleds.com/5mm-straw-hat-wide-angle-led-red-15-000-mcd.html

The person who recommended these reported that he had personally tried a few different led's and he had found these to...
Forum: D3 - Lights 8th January 2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 67,968
Posted By ivanhoe
http://http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?a...

http://http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=22703&stc=1&d=1578504230

Haven't done the job yet but bought these from America after reading a recommendation somewhere on the net.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 18th November 2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,306
Posted By ivanhoe
Smile That's how mine works...... When it works.

That's how mine works...... When it works.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 17th November 2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,306
Posted By ivanhoe
Thanks for the link. Two switches, drivers and...

Thanks for the link.
Two switches, drivers and nearside rear work on mine, however no hand sensors work, well the drivers works once In a blue moon, usually on a very cold day. Marvellous when it...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 16th November 2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,306
Posted By ivanhoe
What is the approximate cost of replacing all the...

What is the approximate cost of replacing all the handles please. Did you diy or pay labour.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 5th August 2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,352
Posted By ivanhoe
Blimey, is there no FM over there too. Will...

Blimey, is there no FM over there too. Will Google that in a minute.

Impossible to keep up with technology.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th August 2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,352
Posted By ivanhoe
Thanking you.

Thanking you.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th August 2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,352
Posted By ivanhoe
Analogue TV to digital hybrid.

Sorry if already covered elsewhere.

Can the digital hybrid TV module be literally plugged in , in place of the analogue unit and work as it should with nothing else required or to do? ...
Forum: Daily banter 3rd August 2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,524
Posted By ivanhoe
Ray, The names Andy, :-) Ivanhoe is my...

Ray, The names Andy, :-)

Ivanhoe is my house name.:-)

I'm in mid Wales for the week, so couldn't have met up.
Thanks for the thought though, next time perhaps.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 2nd August 2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,994
Posted By ivanhoe
Pretty sure my 275/35/20 did fit in the...

Pretty sure my 275/35/20 did fit in the well............just.
Got a niggling feeling though that I struggled to get the lid down completely flat.
I wasn't too bothered at the time, it was just...
Forum: Daily banter 2nd August 2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,524
Posted By ivanhoe
I'd like to chime in here, although more D3 4.2...

I'd like to chime in here, although more D3 4.2 tdi related, but obviously crosses over to the d4.
4.2tdi D3., I love it, drives beautifully with all the power you could need on today's...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th July 2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,434
Posted By ivanhoe
I clamped the brake hose with a proper but cheap...

I clamped the brake hose with a proper but cheap hose clamp.
You also need a jar with brake fluid in it and a hose that fits the bleed nipple. I'm sure there must be a few YouTube videos of...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th July 2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,434
Posted By ivanhoe
I used the Carista Bluetooth plug in dongle...

I used the Carista Bluetooth plug in dongle thingy, with there app. On my phone to open and close the motor mechanism.
I purchased a piston and seal kit off ebay to refurbish the caliper.
...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th July 2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 40,255
Posted By ivanhoe
I think the other wires are to do with...

I think the other wires are to do with determining pad thickness(wear).
When I stripped my calliper down to refurbish, I didn't see any other way that the car can determine pad thickness other...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd March 2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,816
Posted By ivanhoe
Audi d3 owners manual states that tyres with...

Audi d3 owners manual states that tyres with deepest tread should be on the front . ???
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 18th March 2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,994
Posted By ivanhoe
Yes that's what I have.

Yes that's what I have.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 17th March 2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,994
Posted By ivanhoe
Just copied this from an eBay advert- Audi...

Just copied this from an eBay advert-
Audi space saver spare wheel and tyre very rare rrp 889 plus vat with out a tyre

this is the space saver for vehicles with 20 inch alloys wheels fitted with...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 17th March 2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,994
Posted By ivanhoe
275/35/20 on car, 255/45/18 spare.

Just checking if that is normal. According to Internet calculator it's 2% difference.
D3 4.2tdi sport.
Spare is stickered 50mph max.
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,837
Posted By ivanhoe
6.7% during my 14 month ownership.

6.7% during my 14 month ownership.
Forum: Daily banter 19th December 2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,837
Posted By ivanhoe
Agree. Just bitter because my wages haven't...

Agree.

Just bitter because my wages haven't gone up by anywhere near that percentage in that timeframe. :mad:
Forum: Daily banter 17th December 2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,837
Posted By ivanhoe
Have to say the increases are doing my head in. ...

Have to say the increases are doing my head in. I've owned my 4.2 tdi for about 13 months. Initially £520, then £540 and now going up to £555. As if the fuel prices aren't enough.
Big money...
Forum: Daily banter 26th November 2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,587
Posted By ivanhoe
I haven't been able to download anything from the...

I haven't been able to download anything from the D3 tech dump on my phone or tablet recently. I could previously.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th November 2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,400
Posted By ivanhoe
Sorry to hear of your problems. Is the vcds...

Sorry to hear of your problems. Is the vcds mileage correct at 365000km, 226000miles?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 10th November 2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,898
Posted By ivanhoe
So your diagnosis is a poor mechanical crimped...

So your diagnosis is a poor mechanical crimped joint?
Interesting, I hope the solder repair cures your problems.
Thanks for the pics. Hoping I never need to do this though.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 30th September 2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Maybe we need a new motor.

Maybe we need a new motor.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 29th September 2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Thanks for the reassurance.:)

Thanks for the reassurance.:)
Forum: D3 - Lights 29th September 2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,738
Posted By ivanhoe
L E D , D R L' s again

Can anyone recommend/link to a reliable bulb.
Just discovered a previous owner has linked the drl to the sidelight, the mod documented on the forum.
Not sure if I should now be looking for...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 29th September 2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Mmmmmmmm :Confused: worked every time earlier, ...

Mmmmmmmm :Confused: worked every time earlier, probably a dozen attempts........ now this evening struggling again and needing winding out further, which I feel may potentially be straining...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 29th September 2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
I can now confirm that T P S Stoke will serve non...

I can now confirm that T P S Stoke will serve non trade account customers.

The part number is correct. I also had to put the tow hook back in the correct place in the lid to add ballast to enable...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 27th September 2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Thanks for the kind offer. I will approach tps...

Thanks for the kind offer.
I will approach tps stoke.
I will go in person with my overalls on.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 27th September 2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Cheers for the info. Wonder if t p s Stoke...

Cheers for the info.
Wonder if t p s Stoke will serve me?????
Someone abroad selling on eBay.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 26th September 2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 82,632
Posted By ivanhoe
Do you just replace the screw in centre of the...

Do you just replace the screw in centre of the buffer?
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th September 2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,568
Posted By ivanhoe
https://youtu.be/C7qODEdvXiI

https://youtu.be/C7qODEdvXiI
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 14th September 2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,103
Posted By ivanhoe
Carista scan should reveal a problem with the...

Carista scan should reveal a problem with the aux. Heater. If a problem exists.
The engine undertrays off mine at the moment and I did notice the aux heater exhaust sticking down.
If look...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 14th September 2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,103
Posted By ivanhoe
Going to work this morning, only 3 miles, was at...

Going to work this morning, only 3 miles, was at 70degrees. Normally on the way home, slightly different, faster route, 3.5 miles 90degrees.
Gauge starts moving off 50 at about 1 mile.
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,173
Posted By ivanhoe
Agree on having a rear wiper. Also agree on...

Agree on having a rear wiper.
Also agree on being able to switch off auto dip.
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