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Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 7th April 2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Saff
Yet again, thanks Sean!

Yet again, thanks Sean!
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 6th April 2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Saff
Hub bolt torque

Hi all.
Can anyone tell me or point me towards the front hub bolt torque please? Its for the bolt that goes into the end of the driveshaft. I have a feeling its about 140lb/ft +180 degrees but...
Forum: D4 - Transmission 1st April 2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Saff
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: D4 - Transmission 1st April 2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Saff
Thanks Sean! CDSB is correct. I'm guessing either...

Thanks Sean! CDSB is correct. I'm guessing either the A or G suffix would be compatable with my 2010 car or is that purely a revision to the part itself?

Steve
Forum: D4 - Transmission 1st April 2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Saff
front drive shaft

Hi all, would anyone be able to tell me the part number for Front Drive Shaft ( OS but I'm sure they're not handed) please.

2010 D4 4.2tdi

Thanks in anticipation

Steve.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 29th March 2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
The oriental universal dipstick arrived so just...

The oriental universal dipstick arrived so just checked and it read lower end of ok. I added 200ml and now reads mid-ok. I'm reassured now I can check the old fashioned way. The MMI refused to...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 20th March 2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
Just an update. A pal of mine reset the service...

Just an update. A pal of mine reset the service flag using OBD11 PRO.

I'm sure most of you would have known this anyway.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th March 2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
Yes of course silly me. ebay 113939227191

Yes of course silly me.

ebay 113939227191
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th March 2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
Thanks Sean. The MMI readout never alters at...

Thanks Sean.

The MMI readout never alters at all which seems to prove that there is a possible sensor malfunction. I've just found a universal dipstick for Audi which has an adjustable upper stop...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 17th March 2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
I've just been out to the car which is parked...

I've just been out to the car which is parked uphill and the MMI still reads max. Either there is a fault or it is very overfull which surely would flag up?

This is a bit of a puzzler.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 17th March 2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
Hi Sean and thanks. I dont have VCDS only...

Hi Sean and thanks.
I dont have VCDS only access to OBD11 so not sure if this will do.

I'm worried that the MMI reading may not be working properly so no real idea what is in the sump. It was at...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 17th March 2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By Saff
Service Reminder Reset

Hi, yet another question.

I've had the spanner icon and the service due reminder up for some while now but was leaving it until the weather allowed me to change the oil and filter.
I did this...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 19th February 2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Saff
Hi and thanks for replying. Yes I've tried...

Hi and thanks for replying.

Yes I've tried to open the boot with the fob whilst standing behind it to no avail. I'm unsure if my car has the 'foot under the back' facility or not. I can try.
It...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th February 2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Saff
Hi Sean and thanks for the reply. The pic you...

Hi Sean and thanks for the reply.
The pic you kindly sent does indeed show the location of the button but on my (UK spec?) car this space is occupied by the airbag on/off switch. I cannot find any...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th February 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Saff
D4 Valet mode?

Hi all.

Since getting this car I've never been able to open the boot lid using the key fob. The boot handle and the interior switch both work fine but I cannot open the lid remotely. It kind of...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,278
Posted By Saff
Mine went through today with no advisaries. Yey!

Mine went through today with no advisaries. Yey!
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th January 2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,278
Posted By Saff
Always great news! Mine goes in tomorrow.

Always great news! Mine goes in tomorrow.
Forum: D4 - Transmission 13th January 2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,520
Posted By Saff
Indeed! Thanks Ray.

Indeed! Thanks Ray.
Forum: D4 - Transmission 11th January 2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,520
Posted By Saff
Update for this: Big thanks to SR Miller Standish...

Update for this: Big thanks to SR Miller Standish for sorting this at no cost to myself. The technician who dealt said that one of the seals was faulty and has been replaced. Fingers crossed.
Forum: D4 - Transmission 8th January 2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,520
Posted By Saff
Evening all. This bloomin' diff oil leak has...

Evening all. This bloomin' diff oil leak has returned which is not only inconvenient but also worrying as to why it should fail within 11 months and 3k miles of fitting. Still the specialists have...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd December 2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By Saff
Likewise from me

Likewise from me
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 19th December 2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,407
Posted By Saff
Hi and thanks for the response. I can't say for...

Hi and thanks for the response. I can't say for sure which it would be other than the refractometer reading which I suspect bases it's findings on the specific gravity of the coolant. I assume that...
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 19th December 2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,407
Posted By Saff
Antifreeze Protection

Hi all. I've been measuring my coolant antifreeze protection level using a refractometer and found that my car's (presumably G12) coolant protects down to -16 degree C. Is that low enough? Granted I...
Forum: Daily banter 14th December 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,914
Posted By Saff
+1 for me

+1 for me
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Posted By Saff
Mine's the later 20mm one. Thanks again.

Mine's the later 20mm one. Thanks again.
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Posted By Saff
Oh silly me! I'll just measure the pipe huh?

Oh silly me! I'll just measure the pipe huh?
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Posted By Saff
Thanks again Steamship. Other than the V5 how can...

Thanks again Steamship. Other than the V5 how can I tell the manufacture date?
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Posted By Saff
Yes, that's where I found it. I'm still very...

Yes, that's where I found it. I'm still very green when it comes to VAG stuff. I'll assume that the threat of catastrophe is real then and probably change the tank if it is indeed double-skinned on...
Forum: Daily banter 20th November 2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Posted By Saff
Silica pack in coolant header

Hi I'm not sure this is in the right area but here goes.

I've seen the subject of a silica pack in the coolant header tank becoming a possible issue as time passes. I read that its there to keep...
Forum: Daily banter 18th November 2023, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,413
Posted By Saff
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Spotless 15th November 2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,687
Posted By Saff
I was given a pot of LCD Audi light beige by a...

I was given a pot of LCD Audi light beige by a mate. It worked well on my D4 Silk Beige front seats and armrests covering well with a few light applications. They do a paint and sealer combined as...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 15th November 2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,335
Posted By Saff
Many thanks again Steamship. I'll wait for some...

Many thanks again Steamship. I'll wait for some better weather and plan a whole day for this. Given that there wasn't much in mine and I did clear the two drains I found I'm hoping it won't get too...
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 15th November 2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,335
Posted By Saff
Hi all. I've just been doing a bit of pre-winter...

Hi all. I've just been doing a bit of pre-winter maintenance on my D4. I too noticed water under the plastic cover where the wiper mechanism lives. I refer to this area as the scuttle but is it...
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,413
Posted By Saff
Hi tin tin and thanks. It's for...

Hi tin tin and thanks.

It's for servicing/repair. He works in Stockport so I guess not too far away.
Forum: Daily banter 6th November 2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,413
Posted By Saff
Volvo Specialist.

Hi, a bit of a wild card this and apologies if it offends :ROFL:

Does anyone know of a decent Volvo Specialist in the North West (England).
It's for my son's car.
Forum: Daily banter 17th October 2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,576
Posted By Saff
So sorry to hear this, just glad you're all safe....

So sorry to hear this, just glad you're all safe. Material things can be replaced, eventually.
There really are some scumbags out there.
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 16th October 2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Hi yes I'm getting a few pointers towards the...

Hi yes I'm getting a few pointers towards the problem being tyre related. I did have the tyres and wheels checked out but perhaps something was missed. Rear tyres to be replaced not too distant so ...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st October 2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,654
Posted By Saff
Thanks David. have a couple of new LPs and a few...

Thanks David. have a couple of new LPs and a few second hand. Hoping for more with my birthday fast approaching.

I do love the vinyl sound but I think it's as much nostalgia as anything else. I...
Forum: IT, AV and other Tech 1st October 2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,654
Posted By Saff
Hi Andy, not that I'm an audio expert in any way...

Hi Andy, not that I'm an audio expert in any way but interested in what arm that is, it looks awesome.

I've recently returned to playing vinyl after a near 40 year gap and just bought a Trio 1033...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 28th September 2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Thanks for this. Its certainly something I can...

Thanks for this. Its certainly something I can check
Forum: Daily banter 8th September 2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,336
Posted By Saff
It's nice to get a clean bill of health...

It's nice to get a clean bill of health especially on an older car.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 8th September 2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,544
Posted By Saff
Reversing camera.

Hi, sorry if this has been posted on before but I guess too much info is better than none.

The reversing camera on my D4 has been a bit hit and miss for some time now, sometimes working and...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 8th September 2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Hi Conan. I know, it's weird that a fault could...

Hi Conan. I know, it's weird that a fault could actually improve over time/use. I agree that a 'wearable' like a tyre seems a possible culprit.
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 8th September 2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Hi Ray, I used that example as we have a static...

Hi Ray, I used that example as we have a static caravan in the south lakes so pound those roads quire regularly.
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 7th September 2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Hi People its been a while since I last posted on...

Hi People its been a while since I last posted on here, due in the main to Mrs Saff having been unwell. Thankfully things have improved now.

Back to the infernal vibration. It could be that I've...
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 20th June 2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Quick question. Could a failing front wheel...

Quick question. Could a failing front wheel bearing cause vibration/shake at 60 mph + without any transmission through the steering.?
Forum: Daily banter 30th May 2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,214
Posted By Saff
Hoping you're not too badly hurt. Must have been...

Hoping you're not too badly hurt. Must have been scary at the time !
Forum: Daily banter 29th May 2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,214
Posted By Saff
Hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment too much.

Hope it didn't spoil your enjoyment too much.
Forum: D4 - Wheels and Tyres 19th May 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,166
Posted By Saff
Gamble unsuccessful. The shaft arrived missing...

Gamble unsuccessful. The shaft arrived missing part of the rear CV joint, which is the offending part on my own. Hmmm, never mind, they will take it back and refund me.
Onwards and upwards. :/
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th May 2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,439
Posted By Saff
Sounds a bit like my D4, tested ok for leaks but...

Sounds a bit like my D4, tested ok for leaks but only about 70g of gas recovered. Refilled to I think 780g.
Glad you're all sorted.
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