A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 45 of 45
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: mazm3
Forum: Daily banter 4th March 2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,209
Posted By mazm3
Hmm thats a idea maybe the plastic parts could be...

Hmm thats a idea maybe the plastic parts could be wrapped as we are in in 2015 and wrapping has come on leaps and bounds..
Forum: Daily banter 3rd March 2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,209
Posted By mazm3
Thanks for the pics. From what ive read it was a...

Thanks for the pics. From what ive read it was a diesel. Has anybody ever tried to do this to theirs?
Forum: Daily banter 2nd March 2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,209
Posted By mazm3
Original highly polished bare aluminium look

Ok, ive seen some pics of the original D2 A8 looking like a shiny delorean.

Has anyone got any info or links to this?

How did they get the plastics that shiny??!
...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th February 2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,849
Posted By mazm3
Oh dear. Perhaps its easier and less hassle to ...

Oh dear. Perhaps its easier and less hassle to just to buy a FL:rolleyes:

Actually.. wheres the fun in that? I need to paint it anyway.....:ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,819
Posted By mazm3
Thanks all

Thanks all
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,819
Posted By mazm3
Ok...So what are they from? Genuine Audi wheels?...

Ok...So what are they from? Genuine Audi wheels? Aftermarket?
Forum: Daily banter 12th February 2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,819
Posted By mazm3
What wheels are these?

Hard to get a wheel right on an 8 IMO. These look great but what are they?

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm205/mazm3/befores%20and%20afters/herbst-4914532348293777768_zpsd05duqnb.jpg...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th February 2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,849
Posted By mazm3
Headlight upgrades!!

Probably a very popular question on here but what are my options on upgrading my headlights?

I have the original 1995 small headlights with separate indicators. Im not massively bothered about...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 11th February 2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,817
Posted By mazm3
Hi, im located in Portsmouth! Just checked out...

Hi, im located in Portsmouth! Just checked out the x car link site. Seems i can use my ipod! Might be a better solution than the cd player
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 11th February 2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,817
Posted By mazm3
Cd changer error?Options please..

A8 4.2 1995

Each time i press the mode button on the standard stereo it just comes up error. Doesnt even try to read discs.

Any ideas? Can i use an ipod on the cd changer lead?Is that possible?...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 31st January 2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,804
Posted By mazm3
Heated steering wheel?

So i have the 3 spoke sport wheel fitted to my 1995 A8 4.2 and read somewhere it is heated? Is this true and is the a repair for it as it isnt very warm :D
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th January 2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,337
Posted By mazm3
Youll need to repace the EGR valve. Cleaning...

Youll need to repace the EGR valve. Cleaning doesnt work from experience
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
I am in this guys boat ...

I am in this guys boat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16M0WBuhANI
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
I have 3 of them keys so im assuming at least one...

I have 3 of them keys so im assuming at least one should work!! Cheers for the link though

Reading the book, each key programs each drivers:

Seat position
Headrest position
Seatbelt position...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
Reciever is like a small square blob on the black...

Reciever is like a small square blob on the black glossy part of the front door rear frames
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th January 2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,772
Posted By mazm3
Thanks. Pearl effect? Sounds expensive for...

Thanks. Pearl effect? Sounds expensive for respray time :D
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
Yep infa red same as this ...

Yep infa red same as this
...
Forum: Daily banter 12th January 2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
Well ive decided im not going to. If im honest i...

Well ive decided im not going to. If im honest i bought the car back originally just to take my plate off and was going to weigh it.

But its back under my skin again since using it the last few...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
So i tried what it says in the book. Car...

So i tried what it says in the book.

Car locked

Press button on key

Unlock car manually

Nothing happened???!
Forum: D2 - Everything else 12th January 2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,887
Posted By mazm3
Infa red key entry how to get working?

How do i get my infa red sensor key to work? Ive got 3 of the large type infa red keys, and replaced the batteries but have never been able to get them to operate?

Any tips?

Car is a 1995 A8...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 12th January 2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,772
Posted By mazm3
What colour car do i have?

Its definitely red but id like to know the official colour.

It has a paint code LZ3N/LZ3N N3Q/ BT
Forum: Daily banter 12th January 2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
Thanks all for the nice words! Always thought it...

Thanks all for the nice words! Always thought it was just a "sport" badge rather than a trying to be an S8! A bit like an S line badge?? Everydays a school day though +++



Yes your right. I...
Forum: Daily banter 11th January 2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
Thanks, unfortunately those pics were taken a...

Thanks, unfortunately those pics were taken a year ago and since then the paintwork has fell victim to a brake fluid attack :mad:

60% has peeled. Such a shame. Im currently deciding whether to get...
Forum: Daily banter 11th January 2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
http://i.imgur.com/fxpiywt.jpg?1 ...

http://i.imgur.com/fxpiywt.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/gIbv132.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/ph2oNS4.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/C87ICoN.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/JmFCAXX.jpg?1
Forum: Daily banter 11th January 2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
Well its got the option code on the sticker for...

Well its got the option code on the sticker for sports suspension, and it has a harsher ride and lowered look to it. Also has the recaro interior. Im thinking it is a sport from that :)
Forum: Daily banter 10th January 2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
Ok, so i did find the options list in the end! ...

Ok, so i did find the options list in the end!

Im also starting to doubt whether mine is a sport as it doesnt say it on the logbook?
Forum: Daily banter 10th January 2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,851
Posted By mazm3
A few a8 4.2 questions...again!

So, im rather interested in my A8 at the moment. Looking through the paperwork there are a few things that crop up.

On the build sticker the engine code "ODU" has been crossed out by what i assume...
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,289
Posted By mazm3
Thats nice to know. I always thought my car was a...

Thats nice to know. I always thought my car was a very special purchase back when it was new.

Has anybody created a thread before with options available to the A8/S8 so i could compare what i have?
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,289
Posted By mazm3
So my car is registered early 1996. Was the S8...

So my car is registered early 1996. Was the S8 not available then? Was my car the best A8 you could buy back then?
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,289
Posted By mazm3
Thanks for the reply, is the transmission a 5...

Thanks for the reply, is the transmission a 5 speed auto box as opposed to my 4 speed? What about suspension? Is it different from the "sport"?
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,289
Posted By mazm3
Whats the difference between the S8 and A8 4.2?

As per title. I own an early A8 4.2 sport and it has pretty much most options. I cant see massive differences between mine and an S8?

Educate me...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th December 2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By mazm3
Ok, so scanning brings up codes of mixture...

Ok, so scanning brings up codes of mixture adaptation so im assuming the split crankcase pipe is letting in air after the MAF. So surely isnt the engine going to run a weak mixture with that extra...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th November 2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By mazm3
No, will do that first

No, will do that first
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th November 2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,004
Posted By mazm3
Air leaks?

Car: 1996 A8 4.2 auto

So im getting some **** poor mpg at the moment. Driving like an absolute OAP im getting 16.9mpg at best. Thats a mixture of 40 and 60 mph roads.

I have noticed a split...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 15th November 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,609
Posted By mazm3
1996 D2 A8 alarm keeps going off on its own!!

:mad:

Anybody been down this road? For the record, its never locked and unlocked remotely from the keys, always had to use the barrel. But it does lock all the doors at the same time, but give it...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th November 2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,980
Posted By mazm3
Plug a scanner into it and read what the coolant...

Plug a scanner into it and read what the coolant temperature is. If its giving an incorrect reading this could make fans come on all the time.

May not help but it happens with modern vw's/skodas,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th November 2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,980
Posted By mazm3
Have the same on my 1996 4.2/ Goes to nothing....

Have the same on my 1996 4.2/ Goes to nothing. Noticed it when i changed the cambelt
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 11th November 2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,637
Posted By mazm3
Thanks for the reply, its from an X reg 4x4 golf....

Thanks for the reply, its from an X reg 4x4 golf. The car came in for parts so i thought hmmm thatd be nice. I have the standard Bose radio fitted.

BUT researching it a bit multimedia systems seem...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 8th November 2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,637
Posted By mazm3
Will a golf mk4 nav unit wire into an A8?

So ive seen a golf mk4 with the sat nav/tv unit, and thought it may fit the A8?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 8th November 2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,697
Posted By mazm3
I was changing my timing belt on my d2 4.2 this...

I was changing my timing belt on my d2 4.2 this morning until i had the wrong belt supplied to me.

I noticed also that you can manipulate the belt to become dangerously slack in one part. Cant...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th November 2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,296
Posted By mazm3
Drivers recaro lower bolster in max position and wont retract!

Any advice? Tried the memory settings but to no avail:Confused:
Forum: Other marques 7th November 2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,826
Posted By mazm3
They are a rare beast nowadays, but would i want...

They are a rare beast nowadays, but would i want one over an 8? Nah!"
Forum: Other marques 7th November 2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,826
Posted By mazm3
Aha something new learnt thanks

Aha something new learnt thanks
Forum: Other marques 7th November 2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,826
Posted By mazm3
You actually took time out of your life to...

You actually took time out of your life to research the current tax and MOT status for the purpose of this thread? :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 2nd November 2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,851
Posted By mazm3
Unbolt all coilpacks Start engine Lift...

Unbolt all coilpacks

Start engine

Lift coilpacks one by one and listen for a clicking sound. This means that coilpack is firing.

When it makes no noise when lifted you know somethings wrong....
Showing results 1 to 45 of 45

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 02:22 PM.

Contact Us - Homepage - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.