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Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics Yesterday, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 168
Posted By ainarssems
Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There...

Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There are cheaper listings on eBay and Amazon...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th March 2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By ainarssems
Sounds like a lovely car. I am not looking for...

Sounds like a lovely car. I am not looking for one and I am not up to date with the values, and £29.5k could be a fair price. But regarding your comment about loosing £2.5k in 10 months, you cannot...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By ainarssems
On my Tesla I can choose 'Creep' or 'Hold' mode....

On my Tesla I can choose 'Creep' or 'Hold' mode. Start/stop on Q7 you can control with brake pedal. If you press fairly hard and hold when stopping it will stop engine, if you release brake pedal a...
Forum: Q7 4L 27th December 2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,128
Posted By ainarssems
That voltage 8.44V looks a bit low, that would...

That voltage 8.44V looks a bit low, that would explain the struggle to turn over and the error might be just the result of low voltage. Check the battery condition and charge level and connections...
Forum: D3 - Lights 19th December 2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,648
Posted By ainarssems
I am pretty sure 2003 and 2005 headlights have...

I am pretty sure 2003 and 2005 headlights have the same shape so should be able to use the same lens. I have no experience removing D3 lenses but it can be a pain on other cars if they use PermaSeal.
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 19th December 2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,474
Posted By ainarssems
-16C is probably low enough for England, but is...

-16C is probably low enough for England, but is it 25/75 or almost neat antifreeze 95/5 as both would be around -16C?

I would guess it's more likely to be 25/75 but it's possible that somebody...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 17th December 2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Would anybody like to make me an offer before I...

Would anybody like to make me an offer before I put them on eBay? It's 80% off final value fees on eBay so if nobody is interested, I will put them on eBay on Monday.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 6th December 2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,351
Posted By ainarssems
If you ar willing to DIY fit projector units you...

If you ar willing to DIY fit projector units you might want to have a look at second hand LED units from other cars. 2nd gen Nissan Qashqai are pretty cheap on eBay, I got one with broken bracket...
Forum: Motormouth 29th November 2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,654
Posted By ainarssems
2 weeks ago on both cars. A bit late this year as...

2 weeks ago on both cars. A bit late this year as it was quite warm for longer, usually do it in October.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Bi-xenons use D2R on D2 but projectors could be...

Bi-xenons use D2R on D2 but projectors could be D2S.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Same with Firefox. Uploaded them here ...

Same with Firefox. Uploaded them here
https://ibb.co/FKqDZv1
https://ibb.co/z7gyFyS
https://ibb.co/TWBrPnx
https://ibb.co/7jvNXvR
https://ibb.co/5x5BBkF
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Tried again and and still nothing. Just says...

Tried again and and still nothing. Just says upload failed, did the same earlier on Laptop. Used Chrome on both, maybe should try another browser or clearing cookies:Confused:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Checked the numbers and on the box they are 3222...

Checked the numbers and on the box they are 3222 311 74361 and 3222 311 74362 and on the lamps it's 33A028 and 339L21. so that's a good sign and I would think Amazon would get them straight from...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
Picture upload from phone did not work, tried...

Picture upload from phone did not work, tried from laptop and still no go. If needed can send pictures to email or whatsapp
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,291
Posted By ainarssems
For sale pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs.

I have a pair of Philips X-tremeVision gen2 D2S bulbs that I bought for D3 when I had it but sold the car before fitting them and they have been in drawer ever since. Apparently there are a lot of...
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 19th November 2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,670
Posted By ainarssems
Well if it's faulty, it's faulty. It's the same...

Well if it's faulty, it's faulty. It's the same like if your kettle does not boil water, you cannot turn it up to burn off limescale.

Only thing you can do is measure resistance, it should be very...
Forum: Daily banter 9th October 2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,906
Posted By ainarssems
If you tried genuine version of software and it...

If you tried genuine version of software and it was connected to the net it is most likely bricked now as genuine soft checks for clones and it it finds cloned cable it owerwrites the software in the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 30th September 2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,627
Posted By ainarssems
It's a bit of weird one, considering there is a...

It's a bit of weird one, considering there is a voltage reading between both contacts at the plug means they are both connected to something so I would be more inclined to think one of them could be...
Forum: Daily banter 28th August 2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,742
Posted By ainarssems
Looks like he left the long 10mm..

Looks like he left the long 10mm..
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th August 2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By ainarssems
Is this what you need...

Is this what you need https://allegro.pl/oferta/zwrotnica-lewy-przod-audi-a8-d2-lift-4d0407257m-14069932224

About £120 in Poland

Edit:

Just scrolled through the pictures and that one is also...
Forum: Other marques 12th August 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By ainarssems
We are back home. Sorry, ended the previous post...

We are back home. Sorry, ended the previous post abruptly as started writing
while eating for other people, then stopped when they arrived. Will add a bit more detail and the return journey later....
Forum: Other marques 1st August 2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By ainarssems
The travel up to Berlin is a breathe, plenty of...

The travel up to Berlin is a breathe, plenty of Tesla superchargers and facilities there if you want to eat or relive yourself. But most of toilets are paid access 1€. We did not have any change and...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 1st August 2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,573
Posted By ainarssems
You can also ask around your local...

You can also ask around your local wrap/sign/window tinting companies if they can apply new clear paint protection film
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 25th July 2023, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,607
Posted By ainarssems
Did you change the belt tensioner/shock absorber...

Did you change the belt tensioner/shock absorber when doing the belt last time?
Forum: Other marques 15th July 2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,425,525
Posted By ainarssems
Road trip on in Tesla, leaving 29/07/2023. All...

Road trip on in Tesla, leaving 29/07/2023.
All free charging in Tesla SC's on the way, savings £350-400 compared to diesel each way. Trip destination 50kW, €0.20/min local charger 100 meters from...
Forum: Owners Meets 24th June 2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 31,398
Posted By ainarssems
When my A6 had noisy bearing I could not work...

When my A6 had noisy bearing I could not work which one it is and there was no play or noise when testing so I just continued to drive it and let fault to develop. I did about 20k miles before play...
Forum: D2 - Interior 12th June 2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,276
Posted By ainarssems
For the solar not working my 1st suspect would be...

For the solar not working my 1st suspect would be blower motor if old- works at high current but not at low. You say it was replaced, was it new unit or 2nd hand? Or it could be poor connection/dry...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th June 2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 46,270
Posted By ainarssems
It's about managing risks. I don't think spring...

It's about managing risks. I don't think spring failure is common on D2. I have not heard of any. Every job you do on car comes with it's own risks that something else will brake or get damaged while...
Forum: Daily banter 2nd June 2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,578
Posted By ainarssems
Ronin on Film4 now 21:00 02/06/23

Ronin on Film4 now 21:00 02/06/23
Forum: Owners Meets 27th May 2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,945
Posted By ainarssems
https://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/shell-station-loc...

https://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/shell-station-locator.html
Forum: D2 - Everything else 26th May 2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,019
Posted By ainarssems
Could be dodgy wiring from the switch with...

Could be dodgy wiring from the switch with intermittent connection if switch has been replaced 3 times.

If the F125 or wiring is playing up I would check to see if reversing lights are working,...
Forum: Daily banter 24th May 2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By ainarssems
What size discs do you have? On Autodoc smaller...

What size discs do you have? On Autodoc smaller discs for D4 can be had from £48 Inc VAT although I would not recommend the cheapest ones but still plenty of options. The biggest 400mm still can be...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 22nd May 2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,019
Posted By ainarssems
It's been a while since I had D2 but I am pretty...

It's been a while since I had D2 but I am pretty sure that lights on the dash should stay on while you are cranking. If they go out the there is not enough power available which would suggest bad or...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 21st May 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,019
Posted By ainarssems
Original post said you get click from starter...

Original post said you get click from starter :Confused:
Forum: D2 - Everything else 21st May 2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,019
Posted By ainarssems
If the starter clicks when trying to start but...

If the starter clicks when trying to start but does not turn over engine it has to be either faulty starter, not enough power to the starter or seized /locked engine.

It does have factory...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 4th May 2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,864
Posted By ainarssems
That looks like an old expired eBay ad fom...

That looks like an old expired eBay ad fom February so cannot contact anymore. If you copy part number from it and search for it in eBay UK or De there are number of items coming up.
Forum: Daily banter 14th April 2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415,453
Posted By ainarssems
Especially like this signature bit Racecar:...

Especially like this signature bit

Racecar: noun - a hole in the road in to which money is poured
Forum: Daily banter 14th April 2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415,453
Posted By ainarssems
Interesting. But I also found interesting ...

Interesting.

But I also found interesting MJ's thread on there https://www.motorgeek.com/threads/a4-tdi-supertourenwagen-project.50014/
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th April 2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,721
Posted By ainarssems
I think the inner bolts are supposed to be use...

I think the inner bolts are supposed to be use once too, pre-coated with blue threadlock to stop them from unscrewing. I know of several cases where they have been coming loose after reusing. I reuse...
Forum: Daily banter 11th April 2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 2,785,990
Posted By ainarssems
Do a long drive just before retest as well to...

Do a long drive just before retest as well to make sure CATs are nice and hot
Forum: D2 - Lights 10th April 2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,125
Posted By ainarssems
I think it's a cost cutting measure moving from...

I think it's a cost cutting measure moving from rubber/foam thingy to butyl, to permanent seal.

If you look at older headlights with glass lenses including PF 8 they all had foam/rubber seals and...
Forum: Daily banter 9th April 2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 83,034
Posted By ainarssems
It does not affect NCD but you still need to...

It does not affect NCD but you still need to declare as claim for the following years, insurers does not say it openly but I strongly suspect it does raise premiums, why else would they be asking to...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st March 2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,594
Posted By ainarssems
Should have read comments 1st time :ROFL::ROFL: ...

Should have read comments 1st time :ROFL::ROFL:







http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=29444&stc=1&d=1680301388
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st March 2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,594
Posted By ainarssems
It is a bit odd for sure and Audi would have done...

It is a bit odd for sure and Audi would have done some testing but it's unknown what and how much and if they would share or sell any of their data to others. This test is done in 1998 on a chassis...
Forum: D2 - Lights 31st March 2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,989
Posted By ainarssems
For the projector lights there are lot of...

For the projector lights there are lot of different retrofit options including biLED and laser
Forum: D2 - Everything else 31st March 2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,594
Posted By ainarssems
I think their point was to take it apart to scan...

I think their point was to take it apart to scan and measure aluminium components to feed into their 3D computer model and then they left bits off to capture how the important structural bits behaved...
Forum: Daily banter 28th March 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,277
Posted By ainarssems
I think you are mixing up dynamic steering and 4...

I think you are mixing up dynamic steering and 4 wheel steering
Forum: D2 - Everything else 27th March 2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,912
Posted By ainarssems
Are you sure you did not push the grommet in the...

Are you sure you did not push the grommet in the bottle when inserting the pump? That's what happened to me on A6
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd March 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,323
Posted By ainarssems
When I had D3 it had keyless entry and start, 1st...

When I had D3 it had keyless entry and start, 1st push on the button turned on ignition, wait for glowplug light to go out, 2nd push started engine. Never used the key in barrell so don't know about...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 23rd March 2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,323
Posted By ainarssems
How about putting gearstick in Drive, that should...

How about putting gearstick in Drive, that should stop it from starting
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