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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th April 2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,508
Posted By RanjS8
Audi 6 CD Changer

I also have a 6 CD Changer, which I am happy to give away also.

I believe it came out of an Audi S8 I had, however I am struggling to remember now. It has been sitting in my a garage a while.
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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th April 2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,495
Posted By RanjS8
D2 FL Instrument Cluster

Have a D2 FL Instrument Cluster for anyone interest.

Happy to give away for nothing.

Just need to collect or pay for postage.

I bought it from A8 Parts a while back when I was playing around...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 17th April 2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,402
Posted By RanjS8
D2 FACELIFT Xenon Headlights Free

It has been while since I have posted here.

However, I currently having a clearout of my garage and have a set of Xenon headlights for the facelift D2 sitting here.

One clip is slightly damaged...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 7th October 2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,492
Posted By RanjS8
Cambelt n Spec

Hi
In terms of spec, I am not too hot on D3s so yes I am sure there are few things that I have missed.

Cambelt was done at approx 116k I believe. In terms gearbox I am not sure about servicing...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 30th September 2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,492
Posted By RanjS8
For sale 2003 D3 4.2 SPORT PETROL ON LPG

Well time has come to let this car go to a new home.

I would love to keep it, however life is moving me in another direction so i need to let this go now.

Since i have owned it, I have done a...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th July 2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,671
Posted By RanjS8
Component Protection

Hey Guys

I have found a chap that can bypass component protection without needing a trip to audi every time. Just needs the replacement component and the existing component to do the job.

I...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th July 2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
4 wheel alignment done. Car running better than ever!!!!!

Well, the steering rack replacement was a success!!!! I enlisted the help of my nephew, who has been working as an apprentice mechanic for a vw specialist for past 3 yrs. He has just moved to a bmw...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd July 2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
Steering Rack replaced

Well the steering rack has been replaced. Still have to put power steering fluid in and bleed the system so car is still on axel stands and untested. However, this will be the first task next week...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
engine replacement

I will find out later this week if I need to take the engine out. I have bad feeling I do as that's what Guy told me in passing at some point.

3000 to replace Rack is a lot. I was quoted 600...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
Steering Rack

I ordered one from A8 parts today. Will be arriving thursday/friday.
If it was on a d2, I would be quite confident. Unfortunately, I avoided getting to grips with the car and preferred giving it...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
been a while

hi Dezzy
it certainly has been a while. I ve been busy in other areas of life.
I am waiting for steering rack to arrive. Will take pics as I go
sorry to hear about yours. bring it back to life!
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd June 2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,820
Posted By RanjS8
Steering Rack Replacement

Hey guys

Been a while. Well I have been advised that my steering rack needs replacing.

I am gona have a friend help me with this job. I am aware it isn't for the faint hearted.

I have a...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 6th April 2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,104
Posted By RanjS8
pcp/finance

I ve been round and round in circles with pcp/finance recently. Personally, I never really liked it as you pay the depreciation but have nothing to show for it at the end of it.

Work out the...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 3rd April 2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,936
Posted By RanjS8
component protection

Yes i was aware of that and i find it sooooo annoying. I might try buying the optical loop tester thing you linked and just put that and see if it continues working. Which might save me from trying...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 2nd April 2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,936
Posted By RanjS8
Control head

Well I decided to disconnect the optical cable from the control head and see what faults were logged. And the same faults were recorded all be it permanent rather than intermittent. So I think the...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 2nd April 2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,936
Posted By RanjS8
MMI switches off after 30 secs or so

Hey guys been a while since I have been on here. So hello everyone.

Have a couple of issues with my A8.

But the most annoying one is this.

The MMI is working intermittently. It comes on...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 10th July 2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,278
Posted By RanjS8
ami cable

Hi
would u take 25 pound for it?
thanks ranj
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 8th May 2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,621
Posted By RanjS8
d3

Will it fit the d3?
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 3rd May 2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,636
Posted By RanjS8
lacquer coating

I have to admit i was totally unaware of the lacquer coating...so will need to address that issue....but i was very impressed wit the ease i got the mirror finish back.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 30th April 2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,246
Posted By RanjS8
f125 switch

Your symptoms definitely sound like the f125 switch is faulty. The switch lives on the passenger side of the gearbox and the connector can be accessed from below or by removing the passenger side...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 30th April 2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,636
Posted By RanjS8
Polishing the silver strips

Well after some googling and watching some you tube videos on polishing aluminium, I finally found the answer in a little kit i bought from halfords.
...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 23rd April 2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,527
Posted By RanjS8
Kessi....antenna

sounds like antenna is faulty or the wiring between kessi n antenna is faulty....I would get a replacement antenna n wire it direct to kessi unit under passenger seat n see if it works...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 22nd April 2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,636
Posted By RanjS8
How to restore body work strips

The chrome strips on my car are looking a bit oxidised. I was wondering does anyone know how to restore them. Are they actually made of chrome or aluminium?
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,315
Posted By RanjS8
front trims

from memory which is a bit fuzzy so you have to forgive me.....i recall pulling out the driver side and passenger air vents.....once you pull them out, there are retaining screws or clips which you...
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,578
Posted By RanjS8
d3 experience

Well Ian you will be glad to hear, in the past few weeks....the following has been managed...

1. kessy is now working
2. i adapted the headlights so no more headlight beep or warning sign
3....
Forum: TT 8N 6th April 2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 202,416
Posted By RanjS8
looking good

Looking good andy.

I m loving the D3 andy....took it down to london yesterday....it was a dream to drive.....i changed the blower motor....things have improved....but still needs...
Forum: TT 8N 4th April 2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 202,416
Posted By RanjS8
Nice car

Nice car Andy. Glad you are happy.....funnily enough this is what i was looking at for the summer....maybe next year now....
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 28th March 2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,946
Posted By RanjS8
aircon drains

Hey guys how do i get aircon drains. How do i unblock them.
Thanks
Ranj
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,578
Posted By RanjS8
2 days inttoo d3 ownershhiip

Well 2 days after getting my hands on Andys a8 and i m loving toys...its actually got tv on t go!!!!..... (tv only works wwwwhen u r driving).....

Theres few niggles but all doable fairly...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 24th March 2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,287
Posted By RanjS8
tyre width

Ur issue is tyre width not rim width. 9j wheels r fine. Ideally u 255 35 20 tyres....but the 275 35 20 tend to b cheaper hence ur issue.

only 2options narrower tyres on front or minimum 5mm...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd March 2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,081
Posted By RanjS8
thanks

Thanks ...looks like just the place
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 23rd March 2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,032
Posted By RanjS8
cambelt change

Just depends how much u love ur 8 i guess....just ensure timing tools r used when it is done....n it isnt just a tippex job...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 23rd March 2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,081
Posted By RanjS8
needed vacuum hoses

I need to replace a vacuum hose for the secondary air circulation pump....does anyone know wer i can get some from or have some for sale.

Thanks

Ranj
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 16th March 2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,355
Posted By RanjS8
pm sent

Pm sent
Forum: Daily banter 11th March 2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,784
Posted By RanjS8
a8 all the way

I understand how u feel ...a8 can be expensive cars to maintain but in terms of comfort n joy there just isnt anything like it.

Last month i drove to st austell n back in the seat ibiza ....its...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 5th March 2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,776
Posted By RanjS8
thanks alot

Looks like the connector is fairly easy to get to....so that will be the first thing i will check. The s8 will be on car ramps this sunday.....my son should enjoy that....he is only 5 but already...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th March 2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,881
Posted By RanjS8
mirror dipping issue on reverse

Hey guys

There is something called the mirror control module that sits on the driverside. It near where the driver seat belt mechanism is fixed. It goes faulty with time and so the auto dipping...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,776
Posted By RanjS8
image of the wire

I m really bad with pictures....can never quite work out whats going on.....it looks like the wire from the switch is attached to the underside of the gear box....is it going towards the front or...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,776
Posted By RanjS8
connector?

The switch is bolted to the side of the gearbox. Its only held on by two bolts but they are very easy to strip so has the potential of making this a night mare job in situ ....verging on...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th March 2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,776
Posted By RanjS8
f125 connector? where does it live?

Well recently this has been playing and sending the gearbox into safe mode when i go into reverse on a cold start. I have feeling the connector is at fault rather than the switch itself. I dont...
Forum: Daily banter 26th February 2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,988
Posted By RanjS8
bad morning made better by the audi

Well i woke up this morning to find someone had decided to break the glass on my passenger front door n in the 3/4 rear panel in the seat ibiza.

Have no idea why....they didnt take...
Forum: Other marques 26th February 2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,690
Posted By RanjS8
power

That is just sooo cool....need a garage full of horses for sure...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 18th February 2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 93,828
Posted By RanjS8
erratic throttle

Have u consider the fuel pump relay or fuel pump?
Forum: Daily banter 13th February 2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,985
Posted By RanjS8
s8

Thats my point....an enthusiast would want original s8 wheels in the least. But still someone is expecting to get at least 4k for it.

So wer would u put the price of an s8 with originals wheels...
Forum: Daily banter 13th February 2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,985
Posted By RanjS8
S8 Pre facelift

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/161598761048?cmd=VIDESC

Have a look at this advert....looks like the price of these cars is rising......surprised it isnt on s8 wheels those.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 4th February 2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,638
Posted By RanjS8
wat a car

Wowwww.!!!....if only this was 6 months later....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,833
Posted By RanjS8
thanks

thanks guys

first thing i did this morning was look through the window at 8 parked on the drive.....feel like kid with a late xmas present...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 30th January 2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,833
Posted By RanjS8
Back in the Groove

Hey Guys

I just couldnt resist. Went to have a look last week and i was impressed with what i found. Micheal is a top guy with an eye for detail.

I ve been pottering around in seat ibiza...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 6th November 2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,000
Posted By RanjS8
unreasonable????

having a wheel bearing fail under warranty seems really unlucky....and I suppose ur right to ask for brake job for half price.....but I suppose the dealership view is this:::

when changing brake...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th October 2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,179
Posted By RanjS8
coolant temperature sensor

The battery power maybe an issue .....but that would normaly cause an issue starting from cold or cause efficient running issues....

Your issue is restarting when hot.....that is a classic case of...
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