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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By HPsauce
:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you...

:ROFL: Well remembered, Sean. At my age you forget these things!

The engine has been in MJs expert hands since then so I thought I'd better ask anyway.

My old Rover 800s (I had almost as many...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 16th March 2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By HPsauce
Tapping noise from engine on cold start

Haven't run the S8 for a few weeks, started it today; fired up almost instantly despite a weak battery. Clear tapping noise from the engine heard all round the car outside though inaudible in the...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st February 2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,590
Posted By HPsauce
You need to try and employ my strategy if...

You need to try and employ my strategy if possible:A combination of SORN (a saving) and 6 months tax (small extra cost) has allowed me to do that.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st January 2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,590
Posted By HPsauce
Mine has drifted for various reasons, including...

Mine has drifted for various reasons, including SORN during Covid. At least at this time of year you can book in at relatively short notice and the S8 isn't getting much use either so no pressure....
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th January 2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,590
Posted By HPsauce
And another year and another squeaky clean MOT....

And another year and another squeaky clean MOT. :D Over 2,000 enjoyable luxurious miles this time. +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd January 2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 55,837
Posted By HPsauce
I think if you read through my earlier comments I...

I think if you read through my earlier comments I also did a resistance check on both seat pads, occupied and unoccupied.
Definitely worth doing. +++
(IIRC they are normally wired in series.)
Forum: Other marques 19th January 2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,418,706
Posted By HPsauce
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these...

Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these driveability issues sorted.
Interestingly last night I was given a lift by a friend in his EV runabout, a Cupra Born.

He said his wife won't drive...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,418,706
Posted By HPsauce
Interesting article on CNN:...

Interesting article on CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/18/business/why-do-people-keep-crashing-teslas/index.html
One quote is "Controlling speed is especially critical in low-speed...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 14th January 2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,710
Posted By HPsauce
Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due...

Resurrecting a very old thread as my MOT is due and washer jets are a bit feeble......
Decided to try descaler first (HG stuff as noted above, neat) but in situ. Weather isn't conducive to...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd December 2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,295
Posted By HPsauce
I'm getting email notifications for new posts on...

I'm getting email notifications for new posts on relevant threads.
Admittedly only one active thread at present and it's a new one, so post-fix.
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,409
Posted By HPsauce
Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9...

Jim Greaves & Christine Greaves - The_Laird - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights
Steve & Anely Sargent - sarg - 7-9 June - Jephson King Double - Dinner B&B, 2 nights - booked...
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,638
Posted By HPsauce
Silly question, but is that Dinner, B&B rate just...

Silly question, but is that Dinner, B&B rate just Saturday dinner or Friday as well?
Forum: Owners Meets 19th December 2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,638
Posted By HPsauce
Excellent, well done for finding the venue and...

Excellent, well done for finding the venue and arranging the package. +++
(And only 90 minutes drive from home :cool: )
Forum: D4 - Everything Else 9th December 2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,175
Posted By HPsauce
Only time I had those symptoms was after a major...

Only time I had those symptoms was after a major service (long ago) at Audi when they didn't top up the coolant properly. Easily fixed by me.
Forum: Daily banter 9th December 2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,295
Posted By HPsauce
Well done Ian, the stability is most welcome....

Well done Ian, the stability is most welcome. Anything else can wait its turn. +++
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,323
Posted By HPsauce
+1. Mine were fine after I replaced the bulbs a...

+1. Mine were fine after I replaced the bulbs a few years back now. Still good.
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,323
Posted By HPsauce
I've mostly reverted mine to standard except for...

I've mostly reverted mine to standard except for the reversing camera which is very useful.
Though I do really need to replace it with one that's better at night. :tuttut:

Adaptive (radar) cruise...
Forum: Daily banter 30th November 2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,633
Posted By HPsauce
Definitely using https here.

Definitely using https here.
Forum: Motormouth 29th November 2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,637
Posted By HPsauce
I discussed that with my tyre man. I've had...

I discussed that with my tyre man. I've had winter wheels/tyres for a long time and it used to be October but slowly drifted back. Now it's usually early December; there were just several factors...
Forum: Motormouth 28th November 2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,637
Posted By HPsauce
Winter tyres today.

Anyone else putting on their winter boots? Swapped over from summer FE 20s to my 18" winter wheels and tyres this morning. :cool:
Forum: D2 - Interior 27th November 2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,470
Posted By HPsauce
Just to add that mine was made by Carbox but a...

Just to add that mine was made by Carbox but a search of their web site doesn't show anything suitable any more.
Forum: D2 - Interior 27th November 2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,470
Posted By HPsauce
I bought a properly moulded plastic one ages ago...

I bought a properly moulded plastic one ages ago with raised sides but they no longer seem to be available; hardly surprising given how long since any D2s were made. :(
Your best bet is probably...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,274
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks for checking Ainars. +++ I believe these...

Thanks for checking Ainars. +++
I believe these will also fit a D2.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 23rd November 2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,274
Posted By HPsauce
Just a gentle word of warning; I bought some very...

Just a gentle word of warning; I bought some very similar bulbs a while back and they too passed the online check, until I realised that both bulbs had the same ID; it should be unique.
In my case...
Forum: Owners Meets 16th November 2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,063
Posted By HPsauce
You can't mention Warwickshire without noting The...

You can't mention Warwickshire without noting The Leopard Inn - Bishops Tachbrook. https://theleopardinn.co.uk/
Many an A8 meet has been held there!
Forum: Owners Meets 16th November 2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,063
Posted By HPsauce
My old "neck of the woods" is quite near (North...

My old "neck of the woods" is quite near (North of Leicester/near Melton Mowbray) and I usually meet up with my two sisters a few weeks before Xmas in that area and visit our parents grave in Thorpe...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th November 2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,969
Posted By HPsauce
Welcome, interesting colour, what exactly is it? ...

Welcome, interesting colour, what exactly is it?
Also Facelift Avus wheels on a PF A8. Presumably not an S8 as I don't think the PF S8 got over the pond?
Sorry, can't help with the questions, but...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 21st October 2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks MJ, I probably won't be doing it for a...

Thanks MJ, I probably won't be doing it for a while now (problems at home) but the old one will DEFINITELY NOT be thrown away when I do! Your name will be on it. :cool:
Forum: D2 - Lights 21st October 2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,566
Posted By HPsauce
Quick clean of headlight front surface

One of my headlights (nearside) is noticeably yellow and cloudy compared to the other. I decided it was may be time to do something about it.
So I read all the various threads I could find on this...
Forum: D2 - Common Faults 14th October 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 59,419
Posted By HPsauce
When I had water there it came through the air...

When I had water there it came through the air ventilation tubes (which run under the carpet and IIRC in the centre console unit from the front) having originated in the scuttle/aircon condenser...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 12th October 2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By HPsauce
You're welcome, I had two and no obvious use for...

You're welcome, I had two and no obvious use for either. I'm a bit of a hoarder and keep components like that "just in case", especially when they're easy to remove and store and might have other...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 11th October 2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks Sean, pretty much as expected. The torque...

Thanks Sean, pretty much as expected. The torque settings are useful, though confusing. +++
(The wiper arm securing nuts are 20Nm or 16Nm depending which page you read!)

No comments about...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 10th October 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
So I'm now the proud owner. :cool: When I get...

So I'm now the proud owner. :cool:
When I get round to fitting it are there any tricks, special tools, preparation/lubrication/calibration etc. required?

At first glance it's wipers off, scuttle...
Forum: Daily banter 10th October 2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By HPsauce
Remember even the limited ones can do scans on...

Remember even the limited ones can do scans on any car. IIRC it's only certain functions that require you to "lock in" a VIN and it warns you first.
Forum: Daily banter 9th October 2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By HPsauce
It's almost certainly a clone and will probably...

It's almost certainly a clone and will probably only work with the hacked software that came with it.

Genuine cables typically have a serial number label, a "sold by" label and NO software version...
Forum: Daily banter 8th October 2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By HPsauce
Are you sure it won't work with the latest VCDS?...

Are you sure it won't work with the latest VCDS? No harm in trying...
Exactly which model cable is it though, maybe post a photo? USB, serial?
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 6th October 2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By HPsauce
I donated one of those microswitches to Richard...

I donated one of those microswitches to Richard yesterday and showed him what needs to be undone to get the trim out of the way.
I think just replacing the switch (which he did later back home) has...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,542
Posted By HPsauce
So the final scan (clean sections omitted) was: ...

So the final scan (clean sections omitted) was:
Thursday,05,October,2023,11:54:15:38881
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 11 x64
VCDS Version: 23.3.1.0 (x64)
Data version:...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th October 2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,542
Posted By HPsauce
Just to add that I thought I recognised this car...

Just to add that I thought I recognised this car when it arrived on my driveway yesterday and I was told it's previous owner was Professor Peach on here. He hasn't posted in at least 5 years though....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th October 2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,618
Posted By HPsauce
So Richard has been and gone. Scanned car,...

So Richard has been and gone. Scanned car, cleared lots of (largely historical) codes, short drive, scanned again.
Nothing exciting, usual intermittent 01119 Gear Recognition Signal (F125 failing...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th October 2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,618
Posted By HPsauce
He should be calling in here tomorrow when I can...

He should be calling in here tomorrow when I can at least run a full VCDS scan and see what's showing.
Any particular measuring blocks to look at as well?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 4th October 2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,618
Posted By HPsauce
Could well be, I've certainly had problems with...

Could well be, I've certainly had problems with them and replaced more than one.

Important to remember that the sensor has two separate parts to it, one feeds the dash display, the other the ECUs....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd October 2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,618
Posted By HPsauce
Just over the border in South Bucks.....

Just over the border in South Bucks.....
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd October 2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
Replied. +++

Replied. +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd October 2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
Thanks, I'll take it but as I'm "darn sarf"...

Thanks, I'll take it but as I'm "darn sarf" (Bucks) it will need sending. PM me re arrangements, thanks.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd October 2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By HPsauce
In my experience (others may be different) it's a...

In my experience (others may be different) it's a small plastic part in the body of the catch that fails. Due to the way it's constructed that can't be replaced, you need a replacement catch. Our...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd October 2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By HPsauce
Yup, done it more than once, pretty simple....

Yup, done it more than once, pretty simple. :cool:
Can't recall the details now but IIRC you need to take the boot lid trim off, simple enough but a fair number of screws and bolts.
The microswitch...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd October 2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,554
Posted By HPsauce
Could be interested, whereabouts are you?

Could be interested, whereabouts are you?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 24th September 2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,200
Posted By HPsauce
Correct, it's for the dynamic headlight levelling...

Correct, it's for the dynamic headlight levelling at your vintage. +++
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 10th September 2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,133
Posted By HPsauce
Pretty sure that's exactly what I had to do not...

Pretty sure that's exactly what I had to do not that long ago; thought I'd documented it here (as mentioned above), though definitely not in so much detail. :o
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