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mattylondon
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
5th March 2021, 12:30 PM
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20
Mmi 2g update - optic loop?
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547
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mattylondon
Yes, that is exactly what happens. Also the...
Yes, that is exactly what happens.
Also the Nav unit uses Adaptation Channels to set its parameters, rather than using a coding value like other modules. Hence no coding.
You can do a DVD read...
Forum:
Daily banter
4th March 2021, 08:21 PM
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43
Sticky:
Moltuae. RIP. :-(
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1,425
Posted By
mattylondon
Most unfortunate to read that Mark has sadly...
Most unfortunate to read that Mark has sadly passed away. My condolences to Lyn and all his friends on the forum. Sadly I never had the opportunity to meet Mark in person, but his personality and...
Forum:
Daily banter
21st January 2021, 09:58 PM
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99
What's going on in the air?
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13,748
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mattylondon
A few jets in the current Russian fleet have twin...
A few jets in the current Russian fleet have twin tails.
Mig 35, Sukhoi 34 and 35.
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D2 - Lights
15th January 2021, 02:45 PM
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LED High Beam - delighted with results
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1,294
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mattylondon
Looks like an improvement Gregor. I've done a...
Looks like an improvement Gregor. I've done a similar hid and led swap to the headlights on a B5 A4 a few years ago.
Originally it had halogen projectors for dipped and halogen reflectors for main...
Forum:
Daily banter
10th January 2021, 12:12 AM
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5
audi cab
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734
Posted By
mattylondon
Didn't Kim Collins do an S2 conversion to a Cab,...
Didn't Kim Collins do an S2 conversion to a Cab, back in the 90's?
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
29th December 2020, 03:59 PM
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92
New car... old member
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10,789
Posted By
mattylondon
Hi mate, Well done on installing the extra...
Hi mate,
Well done on installing the extra parts to the Aux. Heating. The module is one of those without a VCDS label file. I have been meaning to write one but never got round to it.
Since...
Forum:
D3 - Body and Exterior
20th December 2020, 07:21 PM
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8
Headlight wash
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3,091
Posted By
mattylondon
Hi John, all doing well mate. +++ I'll be...
Hi John, all doing well mate. +++
I'll be honest and although it can be changed there will be some trial and error as I've not discovered what the T values are that can't be altered at they're...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
20th December 2020, 08:30 AM
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Headlight wash
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3,091
Posted By
mattylondon
The time delay and washer time duration can all...
The time delay and washer time duration can all be altered in the adaptation channels.
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
28th November 2018, 03:13 PM
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48
Draining battery
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20,582
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mattylondon
The battery coding is showing null values at the...
The battery coding is showing null values at the start, but I would change them to zero's (coding is in HEX, therefore 30)
Current:
000001393135313035434654553330373338323831313138
Try:...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
3rd November 2018, 07:49 PM
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14
Genuine rosstech Vagcom / VCDS
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2,854
Posted By
mattylondon
At present there are only a few cars the old...
At present there are only a few cars the old Hex-usb+can doesn't fully support, and Paulrstaylor's Q7 is one of them. Also there was the odd task it couldn't do with UDS protocol modules, but still a...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
6th September 2018, 09:44 AM
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28
ABS 00003 control module 014 defective...
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7,835
Posted By
mattylondon
When using ODIS engineering it gives a bit more...
When using ODIS engineering it gives a bit more info on the modules. I've attached a screen grab of a D3 Odis report where you can see the flash status of the ABS and a few others. Also there's no...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
5th September 2018, 04:40 PM
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ABS 00003 control module 014 defective...
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7,835
Posted By
mattylondon
Hi Lee, The ABS, ESP 5.7 in the D3, isn't...
Hi Lee,
The ABS, ESP 5.7 in the D3, isn't flashable.
Forum:
House and Home DIY
8th August 2018, 03:39 PM
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Restrictive Covenants
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10,388
Posted By
mattylondon
I wouldn't worry too much and just relax. RC's...
I wouldn't worry too much and just relax. RC's that are on title deeds are common upon ex-local authority housing estates and developer built estates with the latter being another cash cow from the...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
29th June 2018, 10:24 AM
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11
Heated front screen
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4,573
Posted By
mattylondon
I've seen S8's without heated front screen, but I...
I've seen S8's without heated front screen, but I don't know what is what isn't standard.
Easier than moving the battery to see the module check the coding for 08 Auto HVAC
Heated front screen...
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D3 - Body and Exterior
28th June 2018, 12:26 PM
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11
Heated front screen
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4,573
Posted By
mattylondon
+1 what IT says. Agree that it's the routing of...
+1 what IT says. Agree that it's the routing of the cables properly.
The front heated screen module is a slave from the Climate Unit. It's located in the boot near the battery.
Module...
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D3 - Transmission
26th June 2018, 12:46 PM
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ATF - Change or not? Confused!
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10,222
Posted By
mattylondon
Multi-tronic is Audi's brand name for a CVT...
Multi-tronic is Audi's brand name for a CVT gearbox they developed. I guess the oil used will be slightly different from a regular Auto gear box.
Forum:
Daily banter
23rd June 2018, 12:39 PM
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36
Gwen
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6,167
Posted By
mattylondon
Dear Ray, so sorry for you and your family's...
Dear Ray, so sorry for you and your family's loss. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th June 2018, 03:22 PM
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24
Ceramic Brakes disc removal
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7,663
Posted By
mattylondon
Just a question about TPS, the one in Norwich are...
Just a question about TPS, the one in Norwich are going to close the Trade Cash Account so can't get any discount unless you're a bona fide garage with an account. They said it was a VW decision who...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th June 2018, 02:57 PM
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24
Ceramic Brakes disc removal
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7,663
Posted By
mattylondon
I just checked the Bentley catalogue if any...
I just checked the Bentley catalogue if any difference in price... Nope still £152... such a rip off :tuttut:
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
20th June 2018, 11:03 AM
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24
Ceramic Brakes disc removal
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7,663
Posted By
mattylondon
I bought a set of two steel pins similar to the...
I bought a set of two steel pins similar to the below on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231466008055?
For anyone 'downgrading' to steels due to expensive ceramics you can use 2-piece 380mm...
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Daily banter
19th June 2018, 04:06 PM
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46
What's in the workshop - Dolphin Grey time
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Posted By
mattylondon
Wow, you're tickling it with over 2000Nm :eek: ...
Wow, you're tickling it with over 2000Nm :eek:
Yeah a cordless wouldn't have a hope at that job. I was intrigued while browsing Screwfix with the claims of 950Nm.
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Daily banter
19th June 2018, 03:26 PM
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What's in the workshop - Dolphin Grey time
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7,953
Posted By
mattylondon
Sorry to go off topic... Reason I ask is I'm...
Sorry to go off topic... Reason I ask is I'm thinking of replacing my impact wrench which is 500Nm for the cordless DeWalt, rated at 950Nm. Although a good breaker bar is cheaper.
Forum:
Daily banter
19th June 2018, 01:51 PM
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3
Is no one safe!
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1,354
Posted By
mattylondon
It did make the radio bulletins yesterday on...
It did make the radio bulletins yesterday on Radio 2.
Forum:
Daily banter
19th June 2018, 01:48 PM
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46
What's in the workshop - Dolphin Grey time
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7,953
Posted By
mattylondon
Let's put some numbers on this... 40kg force...
Let's put some numbers on this...
40kg force on the bar, which is 392 Newtons, on a 0.914m bar equates to 358 Nm
+++
Forum:
Daily banter
19th June 2018, 09:16 AM
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46
What's in the workshop - Dolphin Grey time
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7,953
Posted By
mattylondon
Nice work MJ. And again thanks for the photos,...
Nice work MJ. And again thanks for the photos, they give confidence to a home mechanic like myself.
What sort of torque did you need to remove the hub bolt?
Forum:
For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
18th June 2018, 04:18 PM
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10
A8 D2 monoblock wheels wanted
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2,618
Posted By
mattylondon
How much do want them? ...
How much do want them?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323281804137?
Edit: Description said one has been welded. I'd avoid or offer something realistic.
I like them on the B5...
Forum:
D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
15th June 2018, 09:30 AM
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15
EPB stuck on. Stranded. Happy days.
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4,303
Posted By
mattylondon
The A6 caliper is two wire, + and -, where as the...
The A6 caliper is two wire, + and -, where as the A8 has a hall sensor and 4 wires in total. I guess the motor inside could be identical. I which I kept my old EPB to open up but I returned it to get...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
14th June 2018, 10:03 PM
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4
ACC Retrofit. Can Dial Faces Be Changed?
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3,538
Posted By
mattylondon
They will come apart but it won't work. The ACC...
They will come apart but it won't work. The ACC cluster has led's around the edge of the speed dial, where as your original S8 does not have these. Also the W12 speedo you have goes to 180mph, S8...
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th June 2018, 02:26 PM
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15
EPB stuck on. Stranded. Happy days.
Views:
4,303
Posted By
mattylondon
One of the tools in the boot lid is apparently...
One of the tools in the boot lid is apparently for emergency release of the EPB. Be careful with the widow maker jack. Disconnect the electrical connection before hand and get the AA to secure the...
Forum:
Daily banter
14th June 2018, 09:43 AM
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25
Car Collecting Disease
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4,688
Posted By
mattylondon
That looks clean! Credit to the previous owner.
That looks clean! Credit to the previous owner.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th June 2018, 04:23 PM
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79
Want Audi estate for my wife -- please advise
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13,715
Posted By
mattylondon
Admittedly the one in the advert has been...
Admittedly the one in the advert has been modified to 320bhp and carries a premium in their asking price. Quite rare now to find a nice clean example of the A6 2.7tt.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
7th June 2018, 04:11 PM
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79
Want Audi estate for my wife -- please advise
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13,715
Posted By
mattylondon
A6 2.7tt?? ...
A6 2.7tt??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113037347726?
Not exactly a ladies colour, and I assume with £10k you're after something a little newer?
Forum:
Daily banter
7th June 2018, 03:13 PM
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8
MOT tomorrow
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1,363
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mattylondon
:yippee: Nothing better than receiving a bit of...
:yippee: Nothing better than receiving a bit of good news!
Forum:
Daily banter
7th June 2018, 03:11 PM
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2
MOT Today
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1,117
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mattylondon
MOT Today
Well my 3.7 went in for it's MOT today. I've been sweating a bit because the MOT had ran out 2 weeks ago... About a month ago I was doing a pre MOT check and noticed the short brake line from the...
Forum:
Owners Meets
7th June 2018, 09:31 AM
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43
Germany Meet 2018 - Attendance and Hotel Bookings
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12,386
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mattylondon
Going- 1. CTL 2. Architex_mA8tey 3. MJ 4....
Going-
1. CTL
2. Architex_mA8tey
3. MJ
4. Chris Simpson
5. Spanker
6. Tomas
7. David - Dei Vidas
8. Conquistador
9.
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th June 2018, 02:11 PM
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8
S8 1997. For sale
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2,608
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mattylondon
Oh yeah... Palm Beach, Florida :ROFL: ...
Oh yeah... Palm Beach, Florida :ROFL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58R6bOMrk-g
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For Sale and Wanted - Cars
6th June 2018, 11:24 AM
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8
S8 1997. For sale
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2,608
Posted By
mattylondon
Car is UK supplied but is LHD, from the photo....
Car is UK supplied but is LHD, from the photo. Reg is R269HPN. Oil leak on the MOT since 2016. Does look nice in silver with the 18" wheels. +++
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Daily banter
6th June 2018, 09:43 AM
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46
What's in the workshop - Dolphin Grey time
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7,953
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mattylondon
Speechless :love:. It's stunning MJ +++
Speechless :love:. It's stunning MJ +++
Forum:
D3 - Lights
31st May 2018, 02:47 PM
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3
Headlight removal
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3,956
Posted By
mattylondon
Oh yes, it does have to come off. There are two...
Oh yes, it does have to come off. There are two bolts that are not accessible (see attached). So wheels off, wheel liners out to access the bolts holding the bumper. Then the bumper near the bottom...
Forum:
D3 - Lights
31st May 2018, 12:23 PM
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3
Headlight removal
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3,956
Posted By
mattylondon
I removed my headlights when I did the cambelt...
I removed my headlights when I did the cambelt and followed this guide.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/d-i-y-timing-belt-replacement-2887533/
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D3 - Interior Electrics
24th May 2018, 09:25 PM
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6
A8 D3 sports seat (for my man cave)
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2,896
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mattylondon
Good to know. Thanks for the update +++
Good to know. Thanks for the update +++
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D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
14th May 2018, 09:51 AM
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0
Caution with FrenKit caliper repair kit
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1,580
Posted By
mattylondon
Caution with FrenKit caliper repair kit
A word of caution for the repair kit from FrenKit, item 242924. The kit is for the D3 twin pot front calipers on A8's with 360mm and 385mm discs, so V8's W12 and S8 with steels. Kit contains all the...
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
4th May 2018, 11:34 AM
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4
What’s worth doing to an S8 D3?
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2,039
Posted By
mattylondon
A missing TV tuner shouldn't affect it. The TV...
A missing TV tuner shouldn't affect it. The TV connects to the back-up cam module and it's this module that controls the switching between TV and parking signal. It's located in boot left side...
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D4 - Fuel and Exhausts
2nd May 2018, 04:33 PM
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9
AdBlue questions?
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16,888
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mattylondon
Hi Glyn, Could you post a channel map and ad...
Hi Glyn,
Could you post a channel map and ad map for address 31 (engine other) with VCDS, I think there may be values in there.
Forum:
House and Home DIY
2nd May 2018, 09:36 AM
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13
New Build - Pub
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15,380
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mattylondon
Just needs a pub sign now. What you going to call...
Just needs a pub sign now. What you going to call it?
Scale looks something like 1:75??
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D3 - Everything Else
1st May 2018, 09:34 AM
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23
MY 2004 D3 electrical gremlins
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7,594
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mattylondon
I would use A8Parts, I've always had great...
I would use A8Parts, I've always had great service from them, and wouldn't have a problem using a used good sensor.
There is this new Bosch sensor,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302150530146?
...
Forum:
Daily banter
30th April 2018, 12:59 PM
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5
Spare wheels - to borrow please!
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1,176
Posted By
mattylondon
I have a set of summers. But how to get them to...
I have a set of summers. But how to get them to you?
Forum:
D3 - Everything Else
30th April 2018, 09:37 AM
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23
MY 2004 D3 electrical gremlins
Views:
7,594
Posted By
mattylondon
Wheel bearing?
Wheel bearing?
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Owners Meets
30th April 2018, 09:09 AM
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38
Glasgow Mafia on Tour
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8,249
Posted By
mattylondon
French Renaissance architecture, must be Dunrobin...
French Renaissance architecture, must be Dunrobin Castle +++
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Daily banter
27th April 2018, 10:24 AM
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The one benefit of owning a 3.7
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2,875
Posted By
mattylondon
Naturally insurance premiums are not on the...
Naturally insurance premiums are not on the consideration list when owning these cars, but it's great that they can be so low. And your price is amazing +++
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