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HPsauce
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Daily banter
23rd April 2024, 08:42 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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HPsauce
The interactions get ever more complex, you do...
The interactions get ever more complex, you do get chased for "no insurance" these days, though it's not required if you're off a public road.
I always keep my MOT and tax renewals well apart! If it...
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Daily banter
22nd April 2024, 07:19 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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HPsauce
I've not done it recently, but when I bought my...
I've not done it recently, but when I bought my current S8 it overlapped with the old one for a while and my insurers were happy to do IIRC up to 30 days at "reasonable" rates.
I think I did...
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 08:01 PM
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Winter tyres today.
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HPsauce
I have Sottozeros on the S8 and find the same. As...
I have Sottozeros on the S8 and find the same. As they still have LOADS of tread they will probably stay on until we get a heatwave! :ROFL:
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Motormouth
21st April 2024, 11:58 AM
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Winter tyres today.
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10,924
Posted By
HPsauce
I used to put the summers back on around Easter,...
I used to put the summers back on around Easter, but haven't yet as the weather has been so rubbish. Went out yesterday for a run and it was only 10C during the day!
It's booked in to be on display...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
19th April 2024, 08:29 AM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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HPsauce
Allow days....... and don't panic!
Allow days....... and don't panic!
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 03:44 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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807
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HPsauce
The UK time signal is coded in BCD (Binary Coded...
The UK time signal is coded in BCD (Binary Coded Decimal), I expect the European ones that our cars presumably pick up are similar.
There are various "adjustment" components of the UK signal to...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
18th April 2024, 02:47 PM
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Clock/Radio clock on the blink
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HPsauce
I seem to recall long ago reading in some detail...
I seem to recall long ago reading in some detail how the date/time data is coded and transmitted and recall that it is subject to errors and that parts (e.g. hours or minutes) can be incorrect or...
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Daily banter
18th April 2024, 02:28 PM
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Annual insurance game...
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HPsauce
I know this is an old thread but I can't...
I know this is an old thread but I can't immediately spot a newer more relevant one. :o
Just been playing the "game" today, having been away and only having under a week to go I know my options will...
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th March 2024, 09:17 PM
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Tapping noise from engine on cold start
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406
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HPsauce
:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you...
:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you forget these things!
The engine has been in MJs expert hands since then so I thought I'd better ask anyway.
My old Rover 800s (I had almost as many...
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D2 - Engine Bay
16th March 2024, 01:05 PM
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Tapping noise from engine on cold start
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HPsauce
Tapping noise from engine on cold start
Haven't run the S8 for a few weeks, started it today; fired up almost instantly despite a weak battery. Clear tapping noise from the engine heard all round the car outside though inaudible in the...
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
1st February 2024, 02:16 PM
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MOT failure
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21,387
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HPsauce
You need to try and employ my strategy if...
You need to try and employ my strategy if possible:A combination of SORN (a saving) and 6 months tax (small extra cost) has allowed me to do that.
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
31st January 2024, 11:44 AM
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MOT failure
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HPsauce
Mine has drifted for various reasons, including...
Mine has drifted for various reasons, including SORN during Covid. At least at this time of year you can book in at relatively short notice and the S8 isn't getting much use either so no pressure....
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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
29th January 2024, 01:42 PM
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MOT failure
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HPsauce
And another year and another squeaky clean MOT....
And another year and another squeaky clean MOT. :D Over 2,000 enjoyable luxurious miles this time. +++
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D2 - Interior Electrics
23rd January 2024, 08:21 AM
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Airbag warning light - Passenger seat
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HPsauce
I think if you read through my earlier comments I...
I think if you read through my earlier comments I also did a resistance check on both seat pads, occupied and unoccupied.
Definitely worth doing. +++
(IIRC they are normally wired in series.)
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Other marques
19th January 2024, 08:23 AM
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Are Teslas any good?
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HPsauce
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these...
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these driveability issues sorted.
Interestingly last night I was given a lift by a friend in his EV runabout, a Cupra Born.
He said his wife won't drive...
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Other marques
18th January 2024, 12:21 PM
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Are Teslas any good?
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HPsauce
Interesting article on CNN:...
Interesting article on CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/18/business/why-do-people-keep-crashing-teslas/index.html
One quote is "Controlling speed is especially critical in low-speed...
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D2 - Engine Bay
14th January 2024, 02:08 PM
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windscreen washer jet FL
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HPsauce
Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due...
Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due and washer jets are a bit feeble......
Decided to try descaler first (HG stuff as noted above, neat) but in situ. Weather isn't conducive to...
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Daily banter
22nd December 2023, 07:59 AM
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Forum not crashing
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Posted By
HPsauce
I'm getting email notifications for new posts on...
I'm getting email notifications for new posts on relevant threads.
Admittedly only one active thread at present and it's a new one, so post-fix.
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 03:46 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Booking Confirmations
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HPsauce
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely Sargent - sarg - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights - booked...
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 03:44 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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HPsauce
Silly question, but is that Dinner, B&B rate just...
Silly question, but is that Dinner, B&B rate just Saturday dinner or Friday as well?
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Owners Meets
19th December 2023, 02:32 PM
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Annual Meet 7-9 June 2024 Hotel Details
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Posted By
HPsauce
Excellent, well done for finding the venue and...
Excellent, well done for finding the venue and arranging the package. +++
(And only 90 minutes drive from home :cool: )
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D4 - Everything Else
9th December 2023, 07:05 PM
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Here we go again..........Heater Woes
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HPsauce
Only time I had those symptoms was after a major...
Only time I had those symptoms was after a major service (long ago) at Audi when they didn't top up the coolant properly. Easily fixed by me.
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Daily banter
9th December 2023, 08:08 AM
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Forum not crashing
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HPsauce
Well done Ian, the stability is most welcome....
Well done Ian, the stability is most welcome. Anything else can wait its turn. +++
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D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 04:34 PM
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Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
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HPsauce
+1. Mine were fine after I replaced the bulbs a...
+1. Mine were fine after I replaced the bulbs a few years back now. Still good.
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D2 - Everything else
4th December 2023, 11:12 AM
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20
Subtle Enhancements - Like to Have
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11,013
Posted By
HPsauce
I've mostly reverted mine to standard except for...
I've mostly reverted mine to standard except for the reversing camera which is very useful.
Though I do really need to replace it with one that's better at night. :tuttut:
Adaptive (radar) cruise...
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Daily banter
30th November 2023, 06:12 PM
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34
Forum Crashing
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17,550
Posted By
HPsauce
Definitely using https here.
Definitely using https here.
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Motormouth
29th November 2023, 08:36 AM
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12
Winter tyres today.
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10,924
Posted By
HPsauce
I discussed that with my tyre man. I've had...
I discussed that with my tyre man. I've had winter wheels/tyres for a long time and it used to be October but slowly drifted back. Now it's usually early December; there were just several factors...
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Motormouth
28th November 2023, 02:39 PM
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12
Winter tyres today.
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10,924
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HPsauce
Winter tyres today.
Anyone else putting on their winter boots? Swapped over from summer FE 20s to my 18" winter wheels and tyres this morning. :cool:
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D2 - Interior
27th November 2023, 01:50 PM
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3
Rubber boot liner
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8,838
Posted By
HPsauce
Just to add that mine was made by Carbox but a...
Just to add that mine was made by Carbox but a search of their web site doesn't show anything suitable any more.
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D2 - Interior
27th November 2023, 09:15 AM
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3
Rubber boot liner
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8,838
Posted By
HPsauce
I bought a properly moulded plastic one ages ago...
I bought a properly moulded plastic one ages ago with raised sides but they no longer seem to be available; hardly surprising given how long since any D2s were made. :(
Your best bet is probably...
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
23rd November 2023, 05:57 PM
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9
For sale pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs.
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8,550
Posted By
HPsauce
Thanks for checking Ainars. +++ I believe these...
Thanks for checking Ainars. +++
I believe these will also fit a D2.
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For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items
23rd November 2023, 05:22 PM
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9
For sale pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs.
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8,550
Posted By
HPsauce
Just a gentle word of warning; I bought some very...
Just a gentle word of warning; I bought some very similar bulbs a while back and they too passed the online check, until I realised that both bulbs had the same ID; it should be unique.
In my case...
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Owners Meets
16th November 2023, 09:17 PM
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24
Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,039
Posted By
HPsauce
You can't mention Warwickshire without noting The...
You can't mention Warwickshire without noting The Leopard Inn - Bishops Tachbrook. https://theleopardinn.co.uk/
Many an A8 meet has been held there!
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Owners Meets
16th November 2023, 08:51 AM
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Annual Meet 2024 - HELP!
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18,039
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HPsauce
My old "neck of the woods" is quite near (North...
My old "neck of the woods" is quite near (North of Leicester/near Melton Mowbray) and I usually meet up with my two sisters a few weeks before Xmas in that area and visit our parents grave in Thorpe...
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D2 - Engine Bay
5th November 2023, 08:19 PM
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Pre-Face Lift 4.2 Timing Belt Parts Scarcity?
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HPsauce
Welcome, interesting colour, what exactly is it? ...
Welcome, interesting colour, what exactly is it?
Also Facelift Avus wheels on a PF A8. Presumably not an S8 as I don't think the PF S8 got over the pond?
Sorry, can't help with the questions, but...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
21st October 2023, 05:51 PM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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4,008
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HPsauce
Thanks MJ, I probably won't be doing it for a...
Thanks MJ, I probably won't be doing it for a while now (problems at home) but the old one will DEFINITELY NOT be thrown away when I do! Your name will be on it. :cool:
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D2 - Lights
21st October 2023, 04:32 PM
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Quick clean of headlight front surface
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HPsauce
Quick clean of headlight front surface
One of my headlights (nearside) is noticeably yellow and cloudy compared to the other. I decided it was may be time to do something about it.
So I read all the various threads I could find on this...
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D2 - Common Faults
14th October 2023, 05:31 PM
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Unblocking drains DEFINITIVE THREAD
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61,467
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HPsauce
When I had water there it came through the air...
When I had water there it came through the air ventilation tubes (which run under the carpet and IIRC in the centre console unit from the front) having originated in the scuttle/aircon condenser...
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D2 - Interior Electrics
12th October 2023, 06:12 PM
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Boot catch error
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3,268
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HPsauce
You're welcome, I had two and no obvious use for...
You're welcome, I had two and no obvious use for either. I'm a bit of a hoarder and keep components like that "just in case", especially when they're easy to remove and store and might have other...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
11th October 2023, 01:15 PM
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14
Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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4,008
Posted By
HPsauce
Thanks Sean, pretty much as expected. The torque...
Thanks Sean, pretty much as expected. The torque settings are useful, though confusing. +++
(The wiper arm securing nuts are 20Nm or 16Nm depending which page you read!)
No comments about...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
10th October 2023, 04:09 PM
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Wiper Motor And Mechanism New Genuine 4D2955023E
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4,008
Posted By
HPsauce
So I'm now the proud owner. :cool: When I get...
So I'm now the proud owner. :cool:
When I get round to fitting it are there any tricks, special tools, preparation/lubrication/calibration etc. required?
At first glance it's wipers off, scuttle...
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Daily banter
10th October 2023, 10:24 AM
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Anyone near Chelmsford with VCDS?
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4,484
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HPsauce
Remember even the limited ones can do scans on...
Remember even the limited ones can do scans on any car. IIRC it's only certain functions that require you to "lock in" a VIN and it warns you first.
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Daily banter
9th October 2023, 10:35 AM
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Anyone near Chelmsford with VCDS?
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4,484
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HPsauce
It's almost certainly a clone and will probably...
It's almost certainly a clone and will probably only work with the hacked software that came with it.
Genuine cables typically have a serial number label, a "sold by" label and NO software version...
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Daily banter
8th October 2023, 04:27 PM
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Anyone near Chelmsford with VCDS?
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4,484
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HPsauce
Are you sure it won't work with the latest VCDS?...
Are you sure it won't work with the latest VCDS? No harm in trying...
Exactly which model cable is it though, maybe post a photo? USB, serial?
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D2 - Interior Electrics
6th October 2023, 10:06 AM
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6
Boot catch error
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3,268
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HPsauce
I donated one of those microswitches to Richard...
I donated one of those microswitches to Richard yesterday and showed him what needs to be undone to get the trim out of the way.
I think just replacing the switch (which he did later back home) has...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th October 2023, 09:59 AM
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Selling 2002 FL S8
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3,910
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HPsauce
So the final scan (clean sections omitted) was: ...
So the final scan (clean sections omitted) was:
Thursday,05,October,2023,11:54:15:38881
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 11 x64
VCDS Version: 23.3.1.0 (x64)
Data version:...
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th October 2023, 09:04 AM
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Selling 2002 FL S8
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3,910
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HPsauce
Just to add that I thought I recognised this car...
Just to add that I thought I recognised this car when it arrived on my driveway yesterday and I was told it's previous owner was Professor Peach on here. He hasn't posted in at least 5 years though....
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D2 - Engine Bay
5th October 2023, 11:02 AM
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Temp warning but no overheating
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11,448
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HPsauce
So Richard has been and gone. Scanned car,...
So Richard has been and gone. Scanned car, cleared lots of (largely historical) codes, short drive, scanned again.
Nothing exciting, usual intermittent 01119 Gear Recognition Signal (F125 failing...
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th October 2023, 07:41 PM
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Temp warning but no overheating
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11,448
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HPsauce
He should be calling in here tomorrow when I can...
He should be calling in here tomorrow when I can at least run a full VCDS scan and see what's showing.
Any particular measuring blocks to look at as well?
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D2 - Engine Bay
4th October 2023, 09:24 AM
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33
Temp warning but no overheating
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11,448
Posted By
HPsauce
Could well be, I've certainly had problems with...
Could well be, I've certainly had problems with them and replaced more than one.
Important to remember that the sensor has two separate parts to it, one feeds the dash display, the other the ECUs....
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