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Forum: D3 - Lights 25th June 2019, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,856
Posted By MAM
I had to replace the led units inside the lights....

I had to replace the led units inside the lights. I found some cracked lights being sold and swapped the internals over.

Condensation and water ingress had killed the led circuit boards. I had 2...
Forum: D3 - Lights 28th December 2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,856
Posted By MAM
I have been looking for a replacement rear light ...

I have been looking for a replacement rear light but things have worsened leaving me to consider that it is not the light at fault.

The indicator now no longer works, and when on a journey...
Forum: D3 - Lights 15th October 2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,856
Posted By MAM
Yes, very easy - took me a little time to find...

Yes, very easy - took me a little time to find the bolts, but open up the boot and at 90 degrees to the wing light cluster you will see 2 round covers - remove these and with a deep socket you can...
Forum: D3 - Lights 12th October 2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,856
Posted By MAM
I have taken the unit apart and cannot see an...

I have taken the unit apart and cannot see an obvious issue - the bizarre thing is that when it is cold, the indicator works, but when it gets warmed up by the sun, it stops working.


I am...
Forum: D3 - Lights 12th August 2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,856
Posted By MAM
Fault on read LED indicator

I have an issue where one of my rear indicators comes up with a fault after a period of use. The amount of time varies, and re-starting the car clears the issue for a short while.

The rear lights...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th October 2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,608
Posted By MAM
That's perfect, thanks. I can get it re-sprayed...

That's perfect, thanks. I can get it re-sprayed with minimal fuss as it looks pretty terrible at the moment. +++
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th October 2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,608
Posted By MAM
Roof paint peeling problem

On the roof of a D3, there are strips running down each side where roof rails would normally be - I have no idea whether they are drainage covers or a feature.

The drivers side one is bubbling and...
Forum: Other marques 7th September 2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,586,988
Posted By MAM
I have just been across to Belgium (Driving...

I have just been across to Belgium (Driving through the Netherlands) on holiday in the 8 and saw 2 Grey model S Teslas




One was doing a steady 120kph in the middle lane as I wafted by - twas...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 1st July 2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,158
Posted By MAM
Dunno if it will help, but I was having quite a...

Dunno if it will help, but I was having quite a few problems with remote batteries only lasting a few weeks. I found that due to me using the car mainly for small journeys, the problem was the...
Forum: Owners Meets 25th May 2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,478
Posted By MAM
I'll bring a bottle of Moet, some nice Port and...

I'll bring a bottle of Moet, some nice Port and Scarborough bickies.
Forum: Owners Meets 20th May 2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,129
Posted By MAM
My menu has also been emailed.

My menu has also been emailed.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 14th May 2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 45,967
Posted By MAM
After finding out that my installed unit was...

After finding out that my installed unit was fried - this could have been either me installing the MMI upgrade, or I bought a dud - I bought another replacement unit.

I have taken this unit and...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 14th May 2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,778
Posted By MAM
Well after a bit of messing about, I removed...

Well after a bit of messing about,

I removed the old centre console

Struggled to insert the replacement leather one as the fit is a hell of a lot tighter that the original,

Flattened the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 14th May 2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,631
Posted By MAM
I'll have it - and I am off to the meet.....

I'll have it - and I am off to the meet.....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th April 2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,064
Posted By MAM
Ah, that's what I was afraid of, I have one of...

Ah, that's what I was afraid of, I have one of those in the loft. :(
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 13th April 2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,064
Posted By MAM
I would like to check that the Bluetooth module...

I would like to check that the Bluetooth module is the correct on for me as mine is fried. If it fixes my issue, that would be stellar.

Mike
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th March 2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,109
Posted By MAM
I am probably one of the few, but that makes it...

I am probably one of the few, but that makes it more appealing - why taking a can opener to a roof is seen as a good this is beyond me.. :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 17th February 2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,969
Posted By MAM
The file opened straight away for me, so it looks...

The file opened straight away for me, so it looks like it is working fine.
Forum: Daily banter 10th February 2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,835
Posted By MAM
Well, I have collected my car from York Audi...

Well, I have collected my car from York Audi after an interim service. They were great and immediately advised me of the internet offer of £370 for the service covering plugs, pollen filter, oil...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 4th February 2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,536
Posted By MAM
Drivers Door Wiring

I have a new fault that should be fairly easily fixed, buy I need a little info so I can get the right parts, or direction for further investigation.

My drivers door wiring must have some damage...
Forum: Owners Meets 21st January 2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,685
Posted By MAM
Yes, they only have 11 rooms and they filled up a...

Yes, they only have 11 rooms and they filled up a couple of days ago - We booked an alternative a few mins away. There do seem to be a few good B&B's, but as most here, one of my key requirements...
Forum: Owners Meets 20th January 2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 129,685
Posted By MAM
1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3...

1. Architex Ma8tey - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
2. TinTin + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
3. ConanTheLibrarian + 1 - Room Booked at George 3 Hotel
4. Daviesbike + 1 - Staying Locally
5....
Forum: Daily banter 15th January 2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,835
Posted By MAM
That's a little worrying, I am about to get mine...

That's a little worrying, I am about to get mine serviced as the dash has kindly told me I have to service the car in 5000 miles or 15 days, but seeing the display made me wonder whether I should try...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 23rd July 2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 47,168
Posted By MAM
It's whats known in the trade as a Friday...

It's whats known in the trade as a Friday afternoon engine. They set out to make a 4.2, but realise that they don't have enough time to finish it before the buzzer goes for the weekend, so to...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th June 2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 47,760
Posted By MAM
I have it back, but I only had one door resprayed...

I have it back, but I only had one door resprayed which was a mess. This has now highlighted other areas that need re-doing as I have removed some very poor blending. My front wing is now a...
Forum: Owners Meets 5th June 2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 47,760
Posted By MAM
It is probably safe to say you are somewhat more...

It is probably safe to say you are somewhat more prepared than I. All I seem to have got done is a wheel refurb, the bodyshop to make the car shiny, a quick flick around the engine bay a hoover and...
Forum: Daily banter 5th June 2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 42,211
Posted By MAM
Fitting Cornice and Pelmet to my new kitchen and...

Fitting Cornice and Pelmet to my new kitchen and siliconing all round the tiles :( I hate Silicone.

But I get a weekend off this week:mexicanwave:
Forum: Daily banter 4th June 2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,124
Posted By MAM
If I use the boot close button, mine also...

If I use the boot close button, mine also re-opens if I leave the keys in the boot. I have not tried it without using the button however.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 4th June 2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,754
Posted By MAM
Well, I have my car back and it's shiny. :D ...

Well, I have my car back and it's shiny. :D

Now I know where all the deep scratches, stone chips, rub marks and more iffy paint are. :-(

Why is it that when you clean a little bit of the car,...
Forum: Spotless 3rd June 2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 35,259
Posted By MAM
I am on the D3 side which is why I had a minor...

I am on the D3 side which is why I had a minor issue with D2 and best in the same sentence.

Besides, 3.7 being the new 7.3? 0-62? :D
Forum: Spotless 3rd June 2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 35,259
Posted By MAM
One minor issue with the above list ...

One minor issue with the above list






The words Best and D2 in the same sentence!!! :D
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd June 2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,074
Posted By MAM
Thanks - I've cleaned it now :ROFL:, the plastics...

Thanks - I've cleaned it now :ROFL:, the plastics are shiny again, and the drainage clean rather than just the middle bit staying nice.
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 3rd June 2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,754
Posted By MAM
It is a good excuse for me as I have been...

It is a good excuse for me as I have been promising myself for 2.5 years since I bought the car that it would get these bits of TLC. Something always seems to come up, but this time, new kitchen or...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 2nd June 2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,754
Posted By MAM
Sorting out the paintwork

Well

Away goes my car for another 4 days - this time to the body shop to sort out most of the annoying marks that were there when I bought the car, poor examples of re-sprayed panels and overspray...
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,988
Posted By MAM
I bought mine when I was 38 and I am now 41.

I bought mine when I was 38 and I am now 41.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th May 2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,074
Posted By MAM
Here's mine

Here's mine
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 26th May 2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,995
Posted By MAM
I concur, this does sound nice. Since changing...

I concur, this does sound nice. Since changing from my Lexus Soarer to the A8, it is the main thing I miss. I used to have an Exhausts by Design stainless system and it sounded sweet.

It would...
Forum: Daily banter 26th May 2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,839
Posted By MAM
You mean everyone standing on Neil's bonnet, boot...

You mean everyone standing on Neil's bonnet, boot and roof???

Or just the 3.7s? :ROFL:
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 26th May 2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,018
Posted By MAM
Agreed - I have the same with mine, but as soon...

Agreed - I have the same with mine, but as soon as you look at them from a short distance, they tend to look far better. It is so easy to look at them close-up and notice the slight variation in...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 26th May 2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,092
Posted By MAM
Glad you got sorted +++, but it does open up the...

Glad you got sorted +++, but it does open up the old question - why on earth would you get a can opener and cut a hole in a perfectly good roof? :ROFL:
Forum: Spotless 26th May 2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,611
Posted By MAM
After a failed attempt at cleaning the centre cap...

After a failed attempt at cleaning the centre cap outer ring and spraying it chrome (due to excessive corrosion), I removed the outer ring, cleaned it all up and sprayed the whole centre cap chrome...
Forum: Owners Meets 22nd May 2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,395
Posted By MAM
I would be interested (Already voted)

I would be interested (Already voted)
Forum: Spotless 21st May 2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,611
Posted By MAM
As far as I know, they are just metal valves...

As far as I know, they are just metal valves rather than the standard rubber. They look a little better and are a higher performance product (not that a standard valve fails for normal road use).
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 21st May 2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,387
Posted By MAM
Well, as the car was in for its alloy refurb and...

Well, as the car was in for its alloy refurb and it was spending a week on jacks, I got the garage to replace the valve.

All is much quieter now. It is surprising how little it takes for you to...
Forum: Spotless 21st May 2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,611
Posted By MAM
Picked the car up today All I got when I...

Picked the car up today

All I got when I arrived was all the front room staff taking me to the car saying you've gotta see these - they're georgeous.

I had the full backs done in black rather...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 18th May 2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,778
Posted By MAM
That may be worth a try as I can see that the CD...

That may be worth a try as I can see that the CD has to come out, and other trims too to get to the fitting bolts. I wonder if they might look at it on the way up to Scotland as I have to drive past...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th May 2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 117,892
Posted By MAM
........ and I +++

........ and I +++
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 16th May 2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,778
Posted By MAM
Centre console

Many moons ago, I purchased a leather centre console. I have meant to fit it many times, but have never got round to it. I have no instructions, and am somewhat worried about damaging other...
Forum: Spotless 14th May 2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,611
Posted By MAM
I have eventually managed to find an image that...

I have eventually managed to find an image that shows how the alloys should look. Hopefully it shows up ok. I think the black looks better than the grey on these wheels - for me the grey makes them...
Forum: Spotless 14th May 2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,611
Posted By MAM
I don't get mine back until next Wednesday - the...

I don't get mine back until next Wednesday - the bloke that sorts out the refurbs was on holiday for a couple of days - Aarrgh :(

I have decided to have the TPMS removed and replaced with metal...
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