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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 2nd February 2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,080
Posted By centurion
SALE: Audi A8 D3 BVN 4.2 TDI thermostat

hi guys,

as you may be aware i sold my A8 and several of the 'stuff' on my to-do list are now up sale...i have a genuine Audi/VW thermostat that bought few weeks ago and it is for sale now.
...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 1st February 2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,192
Posted By centurion
for SALE: Audi A8 D3 LWB set of foot rests

hi,

I have a set of genuine rear seat foot rests from my A8... I no longer have the car and they are up for grabs.

- hardly used
- in black

drop me a note or PM and we can discuss the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th January 2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,723
Posted By centurion
ETKA or parts catalogue?

hi guys,

has anyone got hints or could advise us how I could get access to ETKA or some other parts catalogue to check what components are specific to my car, e.g. injector and/or EGR part no....
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th January 2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,714
Posted By centurion
had similar on mine the other day... flashed for...

had similar on mine the other day... flashed for few seconds under hard acceleration [and it disappeared instantly].

I later plugged in VCDS and noticed engine misfire which under close...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 6th January 2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,465
Posted By centurion
Water drains - preventative maintenance

I know there had been quite a few posts about it but I was wondering can anyone point me of where the drains are on D3's [both front and rear]?

KESSY had stopped working on mine and it points to...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 6th January 2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,494
Posted By centurion
cheers... on point #1, do you have a TSB or...

cheers... on point #1, do you have a TSB or something factual to back this up before I can engage with a stealer?

FYI... I drive 4.2TDI and have been experiencing it recently. I checked with Audi...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 4th January 2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,928
Posted By centurion
welcome Maj :). These are large vehicles so...

welcome Maj :).

These are large vehicles so [generally] won't be molested but ensure that you buy one that's not been neglected. Service history is a must have incl. documents/receipts to prove...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 30th December 2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,273
Posted By centurion
nice one... do you mind me asking where did you...

nice one... do you mind me asking where did you get them from [and the price]? Ta
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 22nd December 2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,966
Posted By centurion
do you have access to VCDS? a scan may reveal...

do you have access to VCDS? a scan may reveal something...

FYI - I had intermittent issues with mine and it needed a proper shake :ROFL: [been okay ever since, e.g. 1Y+).
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 21st December 2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,284
Posted By centurion
I'd say that A6 is probably closest match... it...

I'd say that A6 is probably closest match... it depends what your appetite is like and what you value [as in truly need vs. nice to have] in the car but generally the spec list in 6 is somewhat...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 21st December 2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,352
Posted By centurion
easy fix is to go to gps underground and download...

easy fix is to go to gps underground and download the latest available/supported content for your MMI type/version [via torrent]... and you could use something like image burn to create the disk/s. I...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th December 2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,132
Posted By centurion
...something that was appealing to me until I...

...something that was appealing to me until I just read your comments...:tuttut:!

either a 7-series or Jag XJ maybe a more prosperous pursuit.
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 18th December 2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,132
Posted By centurion
yup... agreed. and to add, mine is a one...

yup... agreed.

and to add, mine is a one [celebrity believe it or not] owner car with Audi service history all along.

I share some of your sympathies and agree with comments made... something...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 18th December 2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,714
Posted By centurion
hi, I was wondering did you get to the...

hi,

I was wondering did you get to the bottom of it?

I had similar occurrence the other day but haven't had chance to look at it just yet [weekend job unless wifey decides we ought to do...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 16th December 2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,132
Posted By centurion
let me add my experience of owning a D3 over a...

let me add my experience of owning a D3 over a period of 10months to date, diesel though ;) [4.2 TDI]...

- corroded coolant pipe leaking coolant - parts incl. new water pump 450, labour 550...
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th December 2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,403
Posted By centurion
still trying to find the good use for mine... and...

still trying to find the good use for mine... and ideally it would have been good that I had a Bluetooth so as to connect the phone tight away and use if for A2DP streaming :)... I may be asking too...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th December 2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,014
Posted By centurion
Common fault on the front is upper [inner]...

Common fault on the front is upper [inner] side... but as others suggested it could be related to several points incl. notorious [as in annoying] anti roll bar bushes.

I'd suggest to take it to...
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,440
Posted By centurion
cheerio... very useful. It seems to be way beyond...

cheerio... very useful. It seems to be way beyond my DIY electronics skills :D.

Do we have any views if anyone in the UK is capable to look at these things and could fix them up? Ta.
Forum: Owners Meets 9th December 2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 43,599
Posted By centurion
1. Architex Ma8tey - Accommodation booked Fri/Sat...

1. Architex Ma8tey - Accommodation booked Fri/Sat then off to Ireland
2. TinTin - Accommodation booked ("better room")
3. Norretal - Accommodation booked
4. Tonupkid & Mrs Kid. - Accommodation...
Forum: Owners Meets 9th December 2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,372
Posted By centurion
...I'm a new-ish member and if the meet up is...

...I'm a new-ish member and if the meet up is within 200miles distance from Lon I'll happily join.

let us know of time/date/place :).
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 9th December 2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,440
Posted By centurion
KESSY on 2006

hi guys,

ever since I bought the car KESSY never worked [which didn't bother me much] but with Christmas approaching I though I might buy myself a gift and, i.e. sort it out ;).

I did do...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th December 2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
yeah... I checked with a dealer and they have...

yeah... I checked with a dealer and they have them in stock [~40 quid].

i'll collect it on Fri and give it a go over the weekend... or my info, how easy/difficult is it to install one :Confused:?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th December 2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
thanks. Before I place an order for coolant...

thanks.

Before I place an order for coolant temp. sensor any advise on which one to go for [of the 3 x options on MA site]?
...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th November 2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
cheers Lee... will you be in position to advise...

cheers Lee... will you be in position to advise where the temp. sensor is and/or is this something that can be DIYed [easily]?

Ta
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th November 2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
I did replace both EGR's and both MAFs however...

I did replace both EGR's and both MAFs however the issue is still there!?

I did several readings on the car over the last week but there is absolutely nothing obvious that springs to my mind. I...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th November 2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,171
Posted By centurion
ta... in the end and due to convenience I bought...

ta... in the end and due to convenience I bought stuff off CP4L [Mann filters] and used Shell helix oil so I'm pleased with results overall.

They did do a very competitive deal hence another + on...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 16th November 2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,273
Posted By centurion
...probably plus the cost of parts :Confused:?

...probably plus the cost of parts :Confused:?
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 16th November 2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,570
Posted By centurion
Cheers guys... one off my 'to do ' list :). ...

Cheers guys... one off my 'to do ' list :).

and to add... earlier on in the year and with air pressure hitting low points regularly due to heavy rain in Germany/Austria it wasn't much fun driving...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,570
Posted By centurion
heated mirrors?

hi guys,

does anyone know under what conditions should heated mirrors come 'on'?

Mine seem to be quite temperamental and don't come on unless I turn on rear heated screen demist function on......
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 13th November 2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,263
Posted By centurion
...have the same issues on my driver's door... no...

...have the same issues on my driver's door... no sound though that motor works :(.

all other [hardly used doors] work absolutely fine.

How easy is it to strip the door card?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th November 2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,978
Posted By centurion
cheers guys. I know that TPS only does B2B...

cheers guys.

I know that TPS only does B2B and was wondering how could I get in touch with them for quotes as i'm a 'C' customer... or is there anything we could do through A8Parts?

Rgds
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 5th November 2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,978
Posted By centurion
thanks guys... Originally I was planning to...

thanks guys...

Originally I was planning to bought the stuff of Mister Auto and either go with Lemforder or TRW which I suppose cannot go 'wrong' quality wise.

What do you think of Febi...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd November 2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,978
Posted By centurion
cheers Del... tried the link but it does not take...

cheers Del... tried the link but it does not take me anywhere.

Is there an online version of etka I could look up on?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd November 2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,978
Posted By centurion
4.2 TDI - front suspension overhaul

afternoon,

I'm at that stage in my car's lifetime that I need to replace front suspension on both side hence was wondering could you provide us with any guidance on where to source parts and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 7th September 2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
something I wanted to do over the weekend is to...

something I wanted to do over the weekend is to clean EGR's + manifold but w/o much luck... whether i'm plain d..t or unable to do one bit I got stuck on was EGR's. I unbolted 3 x main screws as...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th August 2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
hi Lee, I did spend some time last night on...

hi Lee,

I did spend some time last night on it going through some of your feedback with a view to take this [practically] into perspective... I noticed during several tests under Engine and...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th August 2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,171
Posted By centurion
4.2 TDI - servicing

hiya,


my car is due for service in some 3-4k miles and having completed pan Euro trip with over 5k miles in total [trouble free though :p] I'd like to do the service slightly earlier for piece...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th July 2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,195
Posted By centurion
temp sensor on 4.2 TDI

hi,

could anyone point me out [on a diagram] where is the temperature sensor on 4.2 TDI engine? Many thanks
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 17th July 2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
hiya, I was wondering if you had chance to...

hiya,

I was wondering if you had chance to look at my last post and if you could give us your valuable feedback? much appreciated.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th July 2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
cheers guys. as for what to monitor and...

cheers guys.

as for what to monitor and report on, do you have any hints which group [from 001...019 under Engine or Engine ii] I should select and I will provide/post relevant info here? Much...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th June 2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
cheers Marcin. Definitely one avenue i will...

cheers Marcin. Definitely one avenue i will explore.

i did another VCDS run today and no of 'faulty' items popped up... don't you love those cars :tuttut:!!!

i've cleared majority of those...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th June 2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
I'm based in London and travelling is not an...

I'm based in London and travelling is not an issue for a right mechanic +++.

Thanks
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th June 2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
I will do another run tomorrow night... in the...

I will do another run tomorrow night... in the meantime will you be in position to share with us what needs to be done [and How pls :(]?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd June 2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,662
Posted By centurion
Knowlegeable D3 mechanic/garage needed?

afternoon,

I have this very weird issue with my car that I have taken to several reputable places to date and they haven't been in position to diagnose or provide a 'fix'... hence was wondering...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 12th May 2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,631
Posted By centurion
i have replaced two MAFs and just as i thought...

i have replaced two MAFs and just as i thought mission accomplished an issue had reappeared... albeit not as bad as it was before but very noticeable.

i unplug them one by one - car works...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 11th May 2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,576
Posted By centurion
hi... i have the same problem as my heated...

hi... i have the same problem as my heated mirrors do not work hence was wondering how to remove mirror cover - what is the best way to do so and what tools to use?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th May 2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,532
Posted By centurion
something that helped me in the past was Archoil...

something that helped me in the past was Archoil AR6400-D... worth giving a go to clean up the system [as much as it could] and you could follow up with higher octane fuel afterwards to check if it...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 6th May 2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,631
Posted By centurion
cheers mate... much appreciated. Ordered 2 x...

cheers mate... much appreciated.

Ordered 2 x them today and hope to have them fitted over the weekend... e.g. 2 x Denso's @ £100 vs 2 x Audi OE [Denso] @ £289.98 :tuttut:.

'To-do' list is...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 5th May 2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,631
Posted By centurion
MAF sensor on 4.2 TDI - part number?

hi,

after bit of troubleshooting and hunting for an issue on my 4.2 TDI i finally narrowed it down to the MAF... now as my vehicle has two of them [one on each side] could anyone point me to ETKA...
Forum: D3 - Lights 1st May 2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By centurion
cheers... do you have an error on the dash for...

cheers... do you have an error on the dash for using LED's?
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