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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th August 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,989
Posted By MattyV8
Looking for an A8 D3 4.tdi

As above, had one a while back and looking for another one.

Send me a message if you have one for sale.

Cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 10th July 2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,066
Posted By MattyV8
Sold - at a loss of £2k in 9 months...damn you...

Sold - at a loss of £2k in 9 months...damn you extension :angry3:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 4th July 2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,066
Posted By MattyV8
Price drop - £4000.

Price drop - £4000.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 21st June 2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,066
Posted By MattyV8
Oops good idea! Just added. Cheers

Oops good idea!

Just added. Cheers
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 19th June 2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,066
Posted By MattyV8
2006 Audi A8 4.2tdi

2006 Audi A8 4.2 V8 TDI Sport Quattro

2006
9 Months MOT with no advisories
167000 miles
19 inch alloy wheels
Electric windows
Electric steering wheel
Electric rear and side window blinds...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 3rd February 2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,421
Posted By MattyV8
Sorry to hyjack but would you consider selling...

Sorry to hyjack but would you consider selling the AMI?
Forum: D3 - Lights 28th January 2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 49,229
Posted By MattyV8
My bi-xenon headlights are ridiculous in the dark...

My bi-xenon headlights are ridiculous in the dark and the main beam isn't much better. Hoping these £30 bulbs will help me see again!
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 28th January 2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,210
Posted By MattyV8
I don't currently have access to vcds but am...

I don't currently have access to vcds but am thinking it would be wise to purchase.

Thanks for taking the time to provide a detailed write up, I'll look into getting vcds and of course post up the...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 28th January 2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,210
Posted By MattyV8
Tried it earlier, pretty cool feature! Thanks for...

Tried it earlier, pretty cool feature! Thanks for that!
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 27th January 2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,210
Posted By MattyV8
Thanks, didn't know that. I presume it would be...

Thanks, didn't know that. I presume it would be the switches for the rear windows?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 21st January 2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,060
Posted By MattyV8
Just what I wanted to hear! Will post...

Just what I wanted to hear!

Will post results when it's done :)
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 20th January 2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,210
Posted By MattyV8
Sunblind stuck half up

When I got my A8 the passenger rear sunblind worked and the drivers didn't. When I got my car back from a garage who'd had it for 3 weeks fixing various things I noticed the drivers rear sunblind was...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th January 2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,060
Posted By MattyV8
A8 4.2 tdi Remap

Thinking of getting my A8 remapped, just wondering if anyone here had had it done and if the results were noticeable?
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th January 2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
No probs, thought I'd try give something back to...

No probs, thought I'd try give something back to the site as it's helped me out a few times and I rarely get the opportunity.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th January 2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
I never thought of doing that but it really is as...

I never thought of doing that but it really is as straight forward as -

Take Audi badge off key using thin screwdriver or knife

Unscrew the screw that is behind the badge

Pull two pieces...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th January 2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
Here you go +++ ...

Here you go +++

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123498257778
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 11th January 2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
Success!

Finally replaced my key fob case - total cost for new case with gaskets, battery and screws plus little audi badge on front - £9 delivered. The key doesn't feel cheap as I thought and actually looks...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 25th November 2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,828
Posted By MattyV8
I don't have the manual, maybe I can find it...

I don't have the manual, maybe I can find it online.

I'm trying it with a Samsung S9+ so maybe it only works with older phones.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 18th November 2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,828
Posted By MattyV8
Thanks for your help, I checked and there is...

Thanks for your help, I checked and there is nothing listed when I press source and also the CD changer looks to be an actual CD changer.

I've read about the update and possible issues.

Looks...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th November 2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,828
Posted By MattyV8
Bluetooth Audio

Hi All,

I have bluetooth fitted in my A8 - it comes up as 'kufatec fiscon'.

The bluetooth works fine and reads text messages etc.

When I play music on my phone and turn it up the phone seems...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 10th October 2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
I'd actually like to have a go at upgrading but...

I'd actually like to have a go at upgrading but don't fancy risking it with one key.

May try it with a second hand key off eBay as a project!
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 10th October 2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
I have been reading on that fix - do you have any...

I have been reading on that fix - do you have any info on replacement of this part?

Thanks for your help.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 5th October 2018, 03:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
Thanks for the replies, I'll give it a go. My...

Thanks for the replies, I'll give it a go. My case is fairly battered so even the cheapest of replacements will feel like an upgrade.

Also plucking up up the courage to spend £200 on a new key in...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd September 2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,609
Posted By MattyV8
Cheers, the car has now returned to it's normal...

Cheers, the car has now returned to it's normal level although I haven't tried changing any settings.

Will get it scanned.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,609
Posted By MattyV8
I went to it earlier, pressed lift and waited for...

I went to it earlier, pressed lift and waited for the arrow to go out. I presume it's now at it's highest setting. But for some reason when I press any other setting no arrow appears and the car...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,609
Posted By MattyV8
Pictures attached

Pictures attached
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 20th September 2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,609
Posted By MattyV8
Air Suspension Gone Wierd

Got an issue with the suspension settings - I had to drive through quite a few deep puddles with the torrential rain in Stoke so set the suspension to lift. All was fine. Got home and stopped then...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 20th September 2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,664
Posted By MattyV8
Replacement Key Fob Case

Hi, just wondering if anyone ever swapped the internals from their keyless key fob into a new key fob?

I did this before on a previous Audi but that wasn't keyless.

None of the fobs on eBay...
Forum: D3 - Lights 20th September 2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,936
Posted By MattyV8
Ah right, so that would mean 4 doorcards off...

Ah right, so that would mean 4 doorcards off then!

Can't imagine how hard that would be but I do need to replace a bose speaker in 2 doors so might tackle it then.

Cheers for the response :cool:
Forum: D3 - Lights 19th September 2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,936
Posted By MattyV8
Thought I'd add onto this instead of starting a...

Thought I'd add onto this instead of starting a new post.

I noticed an led under the handle when it got darker - one on the drivers door and one on the passenger rear.

All the other leds look...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 15th September 2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
Cheers mate

Cheers mate
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 14th September 2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
Oh right, maybe an issue then? Wonder how big a...

Oh right, maybe an issue then? Wonder how big a job changing that part would be :Confused:
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th September 2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
On the roads I travel, I barely get over 40 for...

On the roads I travel, I barely get over 40 for the first 8 miles then 60 for the last 2-3.

Thanks for the input.

Love this car!
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th September 2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
Thanks for that, it makes sense. I had a 3.0l x5...

Thanks for that, it makes sense. I had a 3.0l x5 previously so guess I was used to that. Will be interesting to see what difference winter makes.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th September 2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,037
Posted By MattyV8
2006 4.2tdi warm up time

Hi All,

Quick question - just wondering how long this engine should take to get to 90c as I have a 11 mile drive to work and it gets to just under 90c in that time. Does this seem right? I know...
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