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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
1st May 2016, 06:28 PM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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tgm147
Sorry I'd not been on the forum to check for...
Sorry I'd not been on the forum to check for replies! I'll get a postage quote on Tuesday, I'd guess about a tenner or so.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
25th April 2016, 09:02 PM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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tgm147
On the Wirral between Liverpool and Chester dude....
On the Wirral between Liverpool and Chester dude. Not exactly on your doorstep but it's yours if you want it!
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
19th April 2016, 04:08 PM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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tgm147
*bump* Sub still free to anyone that wants...
*bump*
Sub still free to anyone that wants it!
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
17th April 2016, 05:31 PM
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Custom exhaust and mapping
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tgm147
Correct. It'll plug into the fuel rail(s) causing...
Correct. It'll plug into the fuel rail(s) causing the engine ECU(s) to think the fuel rail pressure is lower than it actually is, so that is compensated by raising the pressure in the rail. This...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
14th April 2016, 01:26 PM
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Custom exhaust and mapping
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25bhp gain would be reasonable, 75bhp... Maybe...
25bhp gain would be reasonable, 75bhp... Maybe with the wind behind it and all of the cats removed it might be possible, but that's not far off a 20% power gain which is almost unheard of from a N/A...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
12th April 2016, 07:20 AM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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5,294
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tgm147
Personally I leave the battery on. As long as the...
Personally I leave the battery on. As long as the ignition remains off you shouldn't have an issue.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
11th April 2016, 08:26 PM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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5,294
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tgm147
Ahh ok it might be parcel shelf out again...
Ahh ok it might be parcel shelf out again tomorrow night then! At least I know how the rear seats come out now though. :rolleyes: It did work on my last attempt though so fingers crossed it's simply...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
11th April 2016, 07:51 PM
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D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
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5,294
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tgm147
D3 Bose sub FREE for anyone that wants it
Hi guys.
Today I've stripped the parcel shelf to replace what I thought was a blown sub in the Bose system. Turns out the sub was not the issue and the rattle is still present. I discovered this...
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D3 - Transmission
9th April 2016, 06:28 PM
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Changing from D to sport mode.
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tgm147
Underrated post. :ROFL:
Underrated post. :ROFL:
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
7th April 2016, 08:05 PM
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Parking sensor module for APS - Sorry for all the threads!
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tgm147
Thanks very much for your offer! The B...
Thanks very much for your offer!
The B revision is what I have fitted now, I believe C and above is the one that provides support for graphical display, camera etc. There's nothing actually wrong...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
7th April 2016, 08:03 PM
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Which module remembers the date and time?
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Posted By
tgm147
Apologies for the late reply on this, but our...
Apologies for the late reply on this, but our details appear to be identical.
Same revision and HW/SW numbers!
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D3 - Transmission
4th April 2016, 06:40 PM
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gear box remap D3
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tgm147
As far as I know neither the A8 or S8 have a DSG...
As far as I know neither the A8 or S8 have a DSG box but I stand to be corrected! I have done a remap on an A5 that had a DSG box though and it drove much differently than the old torque converter...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th April 2016, 08:20 AM
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Parking sensor module for APS - Sorry for all the threads!
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tgm147
That's what I found out too. Unfortunately £70 is...
That's what I found out too. Unfortunately £70 is a bit steep to buy it on the basis that it might work! :(
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th April 2016, 07:13 AM
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Parking sensor module for APS - Sorry for all the threads!
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Parking sensor module for APS - Sorry for all the threads!
Hi again guys.
Once again sorry for all of the threads popping up! This will be the last one I promise! :o
I have found a parking sensor module - revision C for 8 sensor support and no camera...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd April 2016, 09:28 PM
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Retrofitting bluetooth
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tgm147
Believe I might've posted this in the wrong forum...
Believe I might've posted this in the wrong forum area! :o
Well progress has been made, I've started looking around for parts and updated the MMI software from 770 to 5570 in one jump with no...
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D3 - Transmission
3rd April 2016, 10:16 AM
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3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
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tgm147
Epic thread bump. The gearbox still appears...
Epic thread bump.
The gearbox still appears to be fine. Under very, very light acceleration it does still try and hunt between gears but accelerating normally it changes smoothly and does not hunt...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd April 2016, 08:44 AM
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Retrofitting bluetooth
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Retrofitting bluetooth
Hi guys.
I'm looking into retrofitting bluetooth for hands free. The car currently doesn't have any form of bluetooth or car phone. Pressing the phone button on the MMI just says phone not...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
29th March 2016, 05:25 PM
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Which module remembers the date and time?
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tgm147
I do - I'm going out tonight but I'll plug it in...
I do - I'm going out tonight but I'll plug it in tomorrow and get the details for you. I'm going to try and ring Audi too, basically say to them if I book the car in, can you do any software updates...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
27th March 2016, 07:24 PM
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Exhaust flaps open and loud!
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tgm147
Very much so. Unless you get an engine used in a...
Very much so. Unless you get an engine used in a few variants that is just detuned (N53 BMW engine comes to mind, gains over 40bhp in a 325i), gains on a standard N/A engine are never massive.
I'd...
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D3 - Fuel and Exhausts
27th March 2016, 06:33 PM
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Back box delete
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tgm147
The price is about right. I work in a...
The price is about right. I work in a Powerflow/Longlife exhaust place. Asking to keep your existing boxes shouldn't be a problem at all, just mention it when you turn up. We would normally wrap them...
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D3 - Interior Electrics
27th March 2016, 06:11 PM
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Which module remembers the date and time?
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Posted By
tgm147
You legend. When it was parked up, I switched the...
You legend. When it was parked up, I switched the ignition off by the button and locked the wheel with the stop button so it was all off, but I'd left the headlights on. It doesn't have auto lights....
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D3 - Interior Electrics
27th March 2016, 11:43 AM
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8
Which module remembers the date and time?
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tgm147
Which module remembers the date and time?
Because the car keeps forgetting it! It has been fine for a few weeks but has now got back into the habit of forgetting the date and time when parked up overnight. I'm going to scan it with vagcom...
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
27th March 2016, 11:41 AM
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2
Wanted - inner N/S rear light
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tgm147
Oops! Pre facelift.
Oops! Pre facelift.
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For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items
24th March 2016, 08:08 PM
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2
Wanted - inner N/S rear light
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tgm147
Wanted - inner N/S rear light
Hi guys
I'm after the inner boot light for the N/S (passenger) side of the car. Ideally with all of its LEDs working and not full of water like the one on the car now!
Thanks
Mark
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D3 - Transmission
23rd September 2015, 11:30 PM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
Posted By
tgm147
Engine map dude. It looks like modifying the...
Engine map dude. It looks like modifying the torque limits in the engine map have allowed it to hold the gear properly.
He's still on holiday in it until the weekend so will report back properly...
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D3 - Transmission
18th September 2015, 08:45 PM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
Posted By
tgm147
Just as a little update on this, we stuck a map...
Just as a little update on this, we stuck a map on it a few days ago and (all other random electrical issues aside) the map has stopped the box hunting! Car feels much more eager to go now too. I...
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D3 - Transmission
9th September 2015, 08:17 AM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
Posted By
tgm147
Your indie is correct, it's a common ECU and the...
Your indie is correct, it's a common ECU and the Bosch EDC16 series are very hard to kill when remapping (unless they've not been sealed properly after they've been opened and you get water inside...
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D3 - Everything Else
8th September 2015, 09:45 PM
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3
Our A8 project
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2,249
Posted By
tgm147
Thanks for the welcomes guys :)
Thanks for the welcomes guys :)
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D3 - Transmission
8th September 2015, 07:52 PM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
Posted By
tgm147
Still waiting for VCDS to arrive but I do have...
Still waiting for VCDS to arrive but I do have access to Delphi Diagnostics which are pretty good. I'll have a play with it tomorrow, see what I can dig out.
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D3 - Transmission
8th September 2015, 07:23 PM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
Posted By
tgm147
Sounds good. Going to try mapping it, see if the...
Sounds good. Going to try mapping it, see if the extra poke low down will stop it hunting if other peoples boxes are the same. Will let you know!
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D3 - Transmission
8th September 2015, 06:27 PM
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15
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
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7,139
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tgm147
3.0TDi hunting at low speeds
Hi guys
One day I'll put a post on this forum without asking for help!
The car is a 3.0TDI on a 05 plate with 48k miles on. Driving on the motorway it's fine, hard acceleration appears to be...
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D3 - Everything Else
7th September 2015, 06:34 PM
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3
Our A8 project
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2,249
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tgm147
Our A8 project
Hi guys.
Firstly, this is my dads car. I had mentioned to him previously I was after an A8 after trying out a 535D and deciding I didn't particularly like it. He was looking to get rid of his...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
4th September 2015, 03:44 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
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tgm147
Are you 100% sure you don't want anything dude?...
Are you 100% sure you don't want anything dude? Just downloaded it, thanks very much! I'll still hang on for VCDS though.
Spoke to my dad before and he said it was very reluctant to start this...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 06:25 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
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tgm147
That would be awesome if you could dude do you...
That would be awesome if you could dude do you want anything for it?
Yes the screen is what I see when I press car. Setup button is off.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 03:54 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
Posted By
tgm147
Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll hang...
Thanks for the advice everyone.
I'll hang fire until VCDS arrives.
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 02:43 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
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tgm147
Yup setup lights up like normal, it just shows...
Yup setup lights up like normal, it just shows the menu visible in the photo instead of anything else. :(
Is it worth trying a software update on it? I have found the CD images on what I believe...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 12:40 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
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tgm147
Thanks for the help guys. Now got the latest map...
Thanks for the help guys. Now got the latest map disc in working with no issues. Still not got any car settings though. I've tried to access the hidden menu but I'm assuming it has been locked out on...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 08:01 AM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
Posted By
tgm147
Sounds good to me. Is there anyone in the area of...
Sounds good to me. Is there anyone in the area of the Wirral that would be able to do this? Obviously beer tokens to anyone that can recode it. Don't mind picking up VCDS myself, but with not being...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
3rd September 2015, 07:05 AM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
Posted By
tgm147
Thanks for your help! I'm going to order the...
Thanks for your help! I'm going to order the genuine VCDS cable over the weekend. I'd heard of it before but had never really looked into it. There appears to be quite a few places on the internet...
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D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV
2nd September 2015, 10:28 PM
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23
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
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9,352
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tgm147
New purchase - but missing some MMI menus!
Hi guys.
First post! I'm Mark and I've been saving for an A8 for a while now however my dad beat me to it and bought an 05 plate silver 3.0tdi with 45k on it which he picked up today.
We've had...
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