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Forum: D3 - Everything Else

19th July 2017, 07:29 PM

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Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Julian, I have made some enquiries with some...

Julian,

I have made some enquiries with some second hand part dealers that are selling battery ECU's but they are unable to tell me what the software version is. In fact it is very obvious that...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

19th July 2017, 07:25 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Update for you all Gents. I have installed a...

Update for you all Gents.

I have installed a replacement amplifier (no CP removal required).
Installed and coded a new battery.
Cleared all the VCDS codes and performed a re-scan.

The new...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

19th July 2017, 07:16 PM

Replies: 9

What have I Fried??

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Posted By davekes

Update: Fuse installed and system restored,...

Update:

Fuse installed and system restored, the replacement amplifier works a treat.

New batttery installed and coded. faults cleared in VCDS,new scan reveals a significant improvement in...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

18th July 2017, 07:08 PM

Replies: 9

What have I Fried??

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Posted By davekes

Thanks for setting me straight on how to check...

Thanks for setting me straight on how to check the voltage correctly.

Ray,

Thanks for such a good explanation, it was that which led me to look for a mainline fuse. I traced the power wire...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

18th July 2017, 04:15 PM

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What have I Fried??

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Posted By davekes

I know, what a plonker! The fuses are fine. ...

I know, what a plonker!

The fuses are fine.

Regarding power to the MMI fuse box, I'm a novice with a multimeter , I've
Put it on the continuity setting and put the black lead on the battery...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

18th July 2017, 03:19 PM

Replies: 9

What have I Fried??

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Posted By davekes

What have I Fried??

Hi all,

Well the new amplifier arrived today, I plugged it in to test it before fitting and it was working well, so I set about installing it.

During the installation I had a battery charger on...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

17th July 2017, 06:49 AM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Thanks Julian. I will have a look at those...

Thanks Julian.

I will have a look at those with VCDS later this week.

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

15th July 2017, 06:32 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Julian Thanks for some great information. If...

Julian

Thanks for some great information. If I fit a new battery whilst on this model of battery management software, do you think it'll drag the battery down?

I don't have the battery charge...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

14th July 2017, 06:32 PM

Replies: 28

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Posted By davekes

Thanks Joe. I've ordered one from the forum...

Thanks Joe.

I've ordered one from the forum sponsors, very reasonably priced.

I'll look into refurbishing mine as a back up.

Any idea how much Audi will charge me to remove the CP?

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

14th July 2017, 04:33 PM

Replies: 28

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Posted By davekes

Haha....I spoke too soon!! The Amp is...

Haha....I spoke too soon!!

The Amp is definitely dodgy, sounds disappeared again so I'll loop it out of the system and loop at ordering a replacement.
Will get a battery this weekend too.

Has...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

14th July 2017, 02:57 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

The plot thickens!! Having noticed that the...

The plot thickens!!

Having noticed that the battery has been draining whilst I've been working on the car, I connected up a charger to keep it topped up.

Having connected the charger, I put the...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

14th July 2017, 01:43 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

M-A8, thanks for the advice. I think a new...

M-A8,

thanks for the advice. I think a new battery may be the first port of call.

So here are the results of my VCDS scans today.

Scan 1: This was taken after all previous faults were...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

14th July 2017, 12:03 PM

Replies: 28

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Posted By davekes

Gents, Just a small update, I charged the...

Gents,

Just a small update, I charged the battery up overnight, connected to the car this morning and the MMI didn't spring back to life this time as it had previously.
I've managed to do a...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

12th July 2017, 05:10 AM

Replies: 28

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Posted By davekes

I've ordered vcds, so will be able to have a...

I've ordered vcds, so will be able to have a re-scan this weekend, I've also ordered a fibre optic loop bypass. I'll post back here after a bit of investigation.

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

11th July 2017, 05:32 PM

Replies: 28

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Posted By davekes

Thanks for the offer, much appreciated. I'm in...

Thanks for the offer, much appreciated. I'm in Cumbria though!

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

11th July 2017, 04:21 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Hi Matt Thanks for the reply. I'm away...

Hi Matt

Thanks for the reply.

I'm away from the car for a few days but will check the amp when I return. I have had sound in the past (I've only owned the car for 2 weeks). It was all working...

Forum: D3 - Everything Else

10th July 2017, 05:17 PM

Replies: 28

Help with fault code diagnosis

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Posted By davekes

Help with fault code diagnosis

Hello all,

I have recently bought an A8 d3 2005 plate, and have been experiencing issues with the MMI, it is currently stuck up and blank. Boot screen will load then it shuts down. I have...

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