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Forum: D2 - Lights 28th October 2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,677
Posted By sloss
Have you checked the actual bulbs? With...

Have you checked the actual bulbs?

With the lights switched on ie sidelights on and fog switch on have you checked for 12v at the bulb holder?

If nothing there than work backwards +++
Forum: Daily banter 6th September 2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,251
Posted By sloss
Adrian, Good reply. If it failed on that...

Adrian,

Good reply. If it failed on that tyre then I'd be asking where the cords are exposed as it looks fine to me, the wear band is well under the surface.

Good to hear you may be back...
Forum: Daily banter 6th September 2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,251
Posted By sloss
Remember I'm watching you lot......:tuttut: ...

Remember I'm watching you lot......:tuttut:

I can't believe you run a car on worn out tyres. The legal limit of 1.6mm is not enough in the wet and cords showing leads to an even larger fine!
...
Forum: Daily banter 19th August 2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,166
Posted By sloss
David, I could be as I've no use for it now...

David,

I could be as I've no use for it now with no VAG cars in my fleet at the moment :)
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,166
Posted By sloss
I always expect a bad winter and most times we...

I always expect a bad winter and most times we get one.

I've had an A8 in the car pool for 6 odd years now. Started with an '02 4.2 and finished with an '08 3.0TDi LWB.

That was one of the...
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,166
Posted By sloss
Thanks Jim, I could pitch up and drag you...

Thanks Jim,

I could pitch up and drag you guys back out the scenery when someone gets a bit heavy with the right foot! :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 16th August 2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,166
Posted By sloss
Last day for me

I'm going back to the dark side

My Audi has been traded in for a Land Rover Discovery 4

It's extra to get a tow pack on it - a Land Rover without towing capability, that's like a burger wit no...
Forum: Daily banter 30th July 2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,693
Posted By sloss
Reminds me of the story about Hamish, in the...

Reminds me of the story about Hamish, in the Sheriff Court on a charge of voilating a sheep.

The Sheriff (judge) says to Hamish, "Hamish, just tell us in your own words what happened."

Hamish...
Forum: Daily banter 30th July 2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,693
Posted By sloss
That's why the best place is at the edge of a...

That's why the best place is at the edge of a cliff - now that really makes them push back :D
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,374
Posted By sloss
That sounds like a guilty plea, M'Lud +++

That sounds like a guilty plea, M'Lud +++
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th July 2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,374
Posted By sloss
That worries me a tad, I mean, how would you...

That worries me a tad, I mean, how would you assess that info......?

Do I have to hide my ducks every time you come to Aberdeen :ROFL:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 2nd July 2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,367
Posted By sloss
Nice car +++ I wish I could get mine to...

Nice car +++

I wish I could get mine to shine like that......:o
Forum: D2 - Transmission 24th June 2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,571
Posted By sloss
My old 2002 A8 4.2 was subject to a recall to fix...

My old 2002 A8 4.2 was subject to a recall to fix that problem - a new cable was fitted FOC.
Forum: Daily banter 11th June 2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 56,545
Posted By sloss
Fuel light came on while driving home from the...

Fuel light came on while driving home from the Western Isles on Sunday. Thought I'd pop into the Shell on Anderson Drive on Monday lunchtime as I had to go into town anyway.

Got there and it said...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th June 2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,305
Posted By sloss
That is just not very ladylike....... :ROFL:

That is just not very ladylike....... :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 29th May 2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,564
Posted By sloss
Today's funny

A Sheikh was admitted to Hospital for heart surgery, but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to store his type of blood in case the need arose.
As the gentleman had a very rare type of blood,...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th May 2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,890
Posted By sloss
Yea, Englandshire has a Bank Holiday every other...

Yea, Englandshire has a Bank Holiday every other week nowadays or so it seems.

They are prolly in there counting out the bounus payments to the bosses :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 28th May 2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,114
Posted By sloss
The car is to blame, just stupid of it to get...

The car is to blame, just stupid of it to get stuck on that fence :tuttut:

I believe in corporal punishment, a smack on the leg may have been enough though....:ROFL:
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 21st May 2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,767
Posted By sloss
Guys, it's not so much the particular re-codes...

Guys, it's not so much the particular re-codes that I want to do, it's the fact VCDS doesn't show me the 'Long Code Helper' or offer a Security Code.

2008 3.0 TDi is the vehicle.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 20th May 2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,767
Posted By sloss
VCDS Security Code

I'm trying to re-code the parts for the headlamp washers where you can reduce the wash cycles:

[09 – Cent. Elect.]
[Security Access - 16] (Enter code presented by program)
[Adaptation - 10] ->...
Forum: Daily banter 13th May 2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,053
Posted By sloss
Sorted +++

Sorted +++
Forum: Daily banter 10th May 2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 56,545
Posted By sloss
5 Shell filling stations in Aberdeen alone! Not...

5 Shell filling stations in Aberdeen alone! Not often I win :ROFL:
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 6th May 2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,933
Posted By sloss
My '08 D3 did that. I think it's the constant...

My '08 D3 did that. I think it's the constant heating and cooling that eventually causes the fabric to give up it's friction grip ass it was not glued - in my case anyway.

I took it all off and...
Forum: D3 - Lights 6th May 2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,194
Posted By sloss
Looking on Audi-Resource site I see under Coding,...

Looking on Audi-Resource site I see under Coding, Central Lecky

3 X X X X : Bi-xenon headlights with LED daylight driving lights and AFS

Would re-coding to that make the car stop throwing...
Forum: D3 - Lights 6th May 2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,194
Posted By sloss
Snapdragon, I think I'll have a go at that. ...

Snapdragon,

I think I'll have a go at that.

Just to clarify: Linking the sidelight to the DRL and coding the Sidelight as a LED makes the car think both are LEDs so no more error?

The...
Forum: D2 - Interior 3rd May 2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,171
Posted By sloss
The picture was a year ago.... seats may be back...

The picture was a year ago.... seats may be back in by now :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 3rd May 2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,285
Posted By sloss
Friday's funny

Have a wee chortle...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 29th April 2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,840
Posted By sloss
Now why would you keep your jump leads in the...

Now why would you keep your jump leads in the loft?

I keep a pair in the spare wheel well as an automatic car WILL need them sooner or later +++
Forum: Daily banter 29th April 2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,383
Posted By sloss
Some old, some new

1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.

2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will...
Forum: D3 - Lights 26th April 2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,194
Posted By sloss
I've tried a lot of ones telling me they won't...

I've tried a lot of ones telling me they won't give the fault but so far all do.

The ones in my car just now are fairly good, have a resistor loads in parallel and still throw the fault but I only...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th April 2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,465
Posted By sloss
That's an hour with nothing heard.... 4...

That's an hour with nothing heard....

4 possibilities:-

His smartphone is now dead
He ran out of oxygen
The Navy Plod 'got' him
He got it sorted and forgot to tell us
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,198
Posted By sloss
New Pension Rules

EMPLOYEE NOTICE
**************
Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown in the economy, the Government has decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 50 years of age and...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,506
Posted By sloss
That seems to be from someone who KNOWS :D +++

That seems to be from someone who KNOWS :D +++
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,506
Posted By sloss
Ooh! I think you are troiling for a...

Ooh! I think you are troiling for a laugh.......+++
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 22nd April 2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,473
Posted By sloss
It's interesting a plug can blow out but leave...

It's interesting a plug can blow out but leave the thread OK.

Seems it was never tightened properly and managed to unscrew itself.

The 15k plugs etc - why did you have/keep them?
Forum: D2 - Lights 22nd April 2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,677
Posted By sloss
Better late than never.....+++:D:ROFL:

Better late than never.....+++:D:ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 19th April 2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 56,545
Posted By sloss
I used V Power in my petrol V8 D2 and found a...

I used V Power in my petrol V8 D2 and found a difference in fuel consumption and possibly smoother with better pickup.

With my soot chucker there is no difference in performance and fuel...
Forum: Other marques 10th April 2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,168
Posted By sloss
Very nice indeed +++

Very nice indeed +++
Forum: Daily banter 9th April 2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,982
Posted By sloss
I was going to say that number plate is far too...

I was going to say that number plate is far too reflective......

Lots going on there so I won't +++
Forum: Daily banter 5th April 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,828
Posted By sloss
Excellent +++ The GoCompare Ad tacked on the...

Excellent +++

The GoCompare Ad tacked on the front was quite droll too.....;)
Forum: Daily banter 4th April 2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,411
Posted By sloss
Yes, both of them and a few more I found...

Yes, both of them and a few more I found elsewhere but nothing lets me past the Security Screen.

Keep up the good work.....+++
Forum: Daily banter 3rd April 2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,411
Posted By sloss
You are building a lot of items into...

You are building a lot of items into 'Audi-Resource' now - excellent stuff +++

I still can't find a Security Code that lets me do the Headlamp Washer timing as yet, anyone managed that? ;)
Forum: Daily banter 2nd April 2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,648
Posted By sloss
I was thinking that one or two wheels...

I was thinking that one or two wheels hydroplaning would make the ESP kick in and sort things out fairly quickly.

All 4 wheels hydroplaning then you'd slow to a stop due to lack of friction to...
Forum: Daily banter 2nd April 2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,648
Posted By sloss
Driving in the rain

Is this true? Got this send round at work yesterday for info:

Just-In-Time Feedback
Created by OEF
Bradwell Site
January 2013

This information was received from Peter Roach, Strategic...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th March 2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,050
Posted By sloss
As he said above - you must get an actual gauge...

As he said above - you must get an actual gauge on it.

I would add that fully synthetic can be a bit OTT for an old engine - I don't know the miles or use etc.

The Oil Light switch is only to...
Forum: Driving bliss 27th March 2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,472
Posted By sloss
More snow in Aberdoom last night, when is it...

More snow in Aberdoom last night, when is it going to stop?

This time last year the grandweans were in the outdoor swimmy pool :ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 26th March 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,383
Posted By sloss
Formula 1

+++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd March 2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,084
Posted By sloss
I think you are winding me up a tad.......:ROFL:

I think you are winding me up a tad.......:ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th March 2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,084
Posted By sloss
Most cars I had in my formative years, ie as a...

Most cars I had in my formative years, ie as a student, when the heater went off you knew it was time to fill/top up the rad!

It needs water circulating to heat the interior. Simples +++
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd March 2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,499
Posted By sloss
BUT - I put the f*****g camera in upside down! ...

BUT - I put the f*****g camera in upside down!

So it was the camera's fault? :D
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