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Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 18th September 2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,765
Posted By ahd91
Brake caliper clearance

Given that my S8's transmission is now dead and uneconomical to repair, I'm going to be breaking my car for spares.

I want to take off the wheels ASAP, and replace them with something cheap for...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 9th September 2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,271
Posted By ahd91
So, things took an awful turn for the worse...

So, things took an awful turn for the worse yesterday.

Driving about at 10mph, when I got the dreaded bang and real difficulty selecting gears 1 and 2. After driving about for a min, I can get the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
Tempting, tempting! Few more bits that need to be...

Tempting, tempting! Few more bits that need to be purchased first though :)
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
To be honest I'm not sure how old they actually...

To be honest I'm not sure how old they actually are - they were on the car when I bought it four months ago. I might move them to the back and see if there's any obvious difference to test them.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
I think most tyre manufacturers say new tyres to...

I think most tyre manufacturers say new tyres to the rear so that's what I went with - could be wrong though!

Yeah I have toyed with the idea of moving to some 18" wheels. The 20s just look so...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
They're P Zeros all round, though the front two...

They're P Zeros all round, though the front two are a few mm more worn than the back.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
I do love this forum - instant help! Yes,...

I do love this forum - instant help!

Yes, I've got the numbers on the inside of the filler cap but general consensus seemed to be 40. Will try at 36 and see what things are like.

Springs are...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th July 2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By ahd91
S8 FL Harsh Ride

So now that the car is working again, I can get on to resolving its other issues.

Recently (I think) the car's ride seems to have become quite harsh, and I'm not sure if this coincided with two...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 20th July 2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Just checking in to say that I've now gone a full...

Just checking in to say that I've now gone a full week, for a total of 9 hours of driving without any issues at all. Almost certain I've got it.

Big thanks to all that chipped in +++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th July 2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Yes, was driving me mad! I'm not letting myself...

Yes, was driving me mad! I'm not letting myself get too excited just yet though. I won't know whether it's fixed until it goes for several days without stalling, so I'm commuting nervously at the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 12th July 2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
May have solved my issue! Discovered that one of...

May have solved my issue! Discovered that one of the fuse holders attached to the TCU (5 amp, wires labeled 41) was corroded - just poking it would cut the engine. Cleaned it up, put a new fuse in,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th July 2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
No, there are the two connectors, one long and...

No, there are the two connectors, one long and one short. The longer one simply comes off by pulling out the tab, but the second one is surrounded by a riveted metal bracket making it impossible to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th July 2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Looking at the ECU/TCU harnesses etc now. ...

Looking at the ECU/TCU harnesses etc now.

How the hell do you get the metal shield off the ECU to remove the wiring harness?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th July 2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Indeed, it's a 2002 FL model, and I was under the...

Indeed, it's a 2002 FL model, and I was under the impression there is no ICV.

Disconnected, cleaned and sanded down the main chassis ground and junction box last night, but that made no...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 8th July 2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Will do, sorry, I'm terrible at the electrical...

Will do, sorry, I'm terrible at the electrical side of things.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 8th July 2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
I've not checked, no. Will look at that. Thought...

I've not checked, no. Will look at that. Thought perhaps this is a crank sensor issue - the relay won't power up if there's no signal from that will it?

The other interesting thing is that I get...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th July 2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
I think I might be close. The car altogether...

I think I might be close.

The car altogether will not start now, so I ran diagnostics. Got loads of short to ground codes for the injectors which from my research points to the fuel pump relay....
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th June 2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,047
Posted By ahd91
Yes, it does seem to be a bit of a pain. At...

Yes, it does seem to be a bit of a pain.

At this point I actually wish I had the cutting out at half empty problem rather than the one I've got :)
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th June 2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,047
Posted By ahd91
Looks like I'll have to fashion some sort of tool...

Looks like I'll have to fashion some sort of tool then.

Thanks for the service docs - had not seen them. Just been following YouTube videos.
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th June 2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,047
Posted By ahd91
Pump Replacement Questions

Some of you may have seen another thread of mine in which I'm having terrible stalling/non starting issues. They've been infuriatingly intermittent, making diagnosis difficult.

Anyway, I managed...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th June 2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
So I've replaced the old battery, which has made...

So I've replaced the old battery, which has made starting much easier. I also filled the tank to the brim to test whether the problem only happened below 1/2 a tank as many people have experienced. I...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st June 2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Yes, I'm wondering if I do have two problems now...

Yes, I'm wondering if I do have two problems now - the flat battery from attempting to start the car as you say, and the fuelling issue which is the real culprit.

If I stick my ear right over the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 1st June 2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
I forgot to mention that on the second breakdown...

I forgot to mention that on the second breakdown the car was stranded in a car park. Jumping did not start it, but a 5-litre can of fuel did seem to do the trick. The car does have have about 20-30...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st May 2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
The dash also seems to think that all the doors...

The dash also seems to think that all the doors are open. Something seriously messed up.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st May 2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
The saga continues, and I am now leaning towards...

The saga continues, and I am now leaning towards a fueling issue.

This evening I tried to start the car several times on the driveway, but seconds after starting, it would die. This happened three...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th May 2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Hmm - I'll look at that too - it is about 1/4...

Hmm - I'll look at that too - it is about 1/4 full right now.

Hasn't stood for more than about 24 hours in the two months I've had it.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th May 2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Ah excellent. Found an image of the location...

Ah excellent.

Found an image of the location - not sure if it's o/s/f or n/s/f though - any help? And is it readily accessible?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th May 2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
So this appears to have taken a turn for the...

So this appears to have taken a turn for the worse, and it seems to be an electrical issue?

In the past few days, the car has died on me three times. The revs suddenly start to fluctuate and drop...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By ahd91
Will get it scanned ASAP then. Just...

Will get it scanned ASAP then.

Just disconnected the battery and left for 10 mins. This appears to have temporarily fixed things.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By ahd91
I could certainly see how the ABS wheel speed...

I could certainly see how the ABS wheel speed sensor could affect the speedo - but I don't see how this would also affect the fuel gauge?

I can live with no speedo for a couple of mins, but as...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By ahd91
Not been able to scan it yet; booking in at some...

Not been able to scan it yet; booking in at some point this week.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th May 2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By ahd91
Sorry to revive an old thread, but I'm having...

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I'm having this issue too. On first switch-on, the fuel gauge fluctuates, and the speedo is dead. Once the car is warm, fuel gauge dies altogether, and the speedo...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th April 2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
Needle didn't give me so much as a murmur on my...

Needle didn't give me so much as a murmur on my 90 min commute home. Typical. I'm going to put it down as some dodgy fuel.
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 29th April 2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,262
Posted By ahd91
Aux in Lead

I've seen a variety of solutions for getting music into the car, mostly the box units that allow you to control the iPhone to some extent using the car's controls.

I have no interest in this...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th April 2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
I'll find someone to read the codes then, thanks....

I'll find someone to read the codes then, thanks.

Now that you mention it, I did have to grab some lower grade fuel from a station whose brand name I can't even remember.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 29th April 2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,271
Posted By ahd91
Many thanks for the reply. Yes, it does...

Many thanks for the reply.

Yes, it does sound like it's that. I'm in Leeds if there's anyone around that might be able to help.

Where would I source a F125? Having trouble, and I understand...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th April 2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,117
Posted By ahd91
S8 - Revs Wobble at Idle

This morning on my way to work, I noticed that every now and again my revs at idle were a little bit bouncy. The car actually cut out at some lights at one point, but started up again without issue....
Forum: D2 - Transmission 26th April 2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,271
Posted By ahd91
Reverse Puts S8 Into Limp

Got a bit of an issue with my recently acquired 02 S8.

Whenever I put the car into reverse, I get a bit of a clunk, and all the transmission lights come on. The car then goes into some sort of...
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