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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 17th March 2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,565
Posted By a8starr
Just taken car to garage this morning as I dont...

Just taken car to garage this morning as I dont have the time to play around. Let's see what they say.
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 16th March 2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,409
Posted By a8starr
I am starting to wonder if my car has an...

I am starting to wonder if my car has an insuffeicient battery. On eurocarparts there is a choice between an exide standard which I believe I have. Cost me £70/80 from the independent....
Forum: D3 - Interior Electrics 16th March 2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,975
Posted By a8starr
My clock used to reset itself. I have since taken...

My clock used to reset itself. I have since taken to switching off my headlights before turning the engine off and it hasn't reset since.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th March 2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,565
Posted By a8starr
What is the procedure for removing a rear...

What is the procedure for removing a rear calliper? I hear you should use VCDS but how does this help if calliper is semi seized?
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th March 2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By a8starr
Found this diagram to show roughly how everything...

Found this diagram to show roughly how everything in this area fits together....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 16th March 2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By a8starr
So I got as far as taking the wheel off today and...

So I got as far as taking the wheel off today and poking around.

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Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th March 2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By a8starr
Had the AA round to help. Turns out the rear...

Had the AA round to help.

Turns out the rear driver side calliper is sticking a bit.
We discovered this by jacking up both rear wheels and spinning them.
Its sticking less than last night...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th March 2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By a8starr
Thanks for the reply snapdragon. Here are my...

Thanks for the reply snapdragon.

Here are my fault codes. First scan in 53. Parking brake revealed 5 faults. Cleared the faults then on 1 appeared.

Friday,14,March,2014,21:56:36:41609
VCDS...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 14th March 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By a8starr
So my parking brake decided to not release...

So my parking brake decided to not release tonight. Whilst idling the engine is still able to pull the car forward but warning lights flashing. The parking brake motor is making a sound and when...
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 20th December 2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,506
Posted By a8starr
I am by no means sold on them. Just scouting for...

I am by no means sold on them. Just scouting for opinions/suggestions.

My current alloys are pretty battered. Cost to refurb them would near cost of aftermarket rims.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 20th December 2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,506
Posted By a8starr
Yes they look too big because they're 22" but...

Yes they look too big because they're 22" but what do you think about this style in 19"? My suspension is not modified.
Forum: D3 - Wheels and Tyres 19th December 2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,506
Posted By a8starr
V10 Style Alloys on D3?

Stumbled across these images. I quite like the style. Rims shown in pics are 22". I am considering the 19" version.

How do they look?
...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th December 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,923
Posted By a8starr
Yes I will do this and verify with factory ECU. I...

Yes I will do this and verify with factory ECU. I paid for the remap once. They say this entitles me to get any software update for free. Already had a gearbox software update with them.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th December 2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,923
Posted By a8starr
I got the remap at my local independent. Not sure...

I got the remap at my local independent. Not sure the name of software supplier. Never asked. I first got the performance remap last year December.

I remember the engine doing this sometimes back...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th December 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,923
Posted By a8starr
Engine Wobble/Shake after starting - Warm engine

A8 3.0tdi - I sometimes get an engine wobble upon starting up combined with shudder. Seems to happen more when engine is warm. I filled up at fuel station today, then got the wobble/shudder after...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 16th December 2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,628
Posted By a8starr
Took it to a garage today. Mechanic came for a...

Took it to a garage today. Mechanic came for a test drive. He couldn't hear the noise. Had it put on the lift and inspected underneath. No leaks.

They didn't even charge me!

I do need to...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 13th December 2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,628
Posted By a8starr
Faint buzzing noise coming from the rear.

A few months back I noticed a faint buzzing sound whilst sitting in the back. Now that I know the sound I can always hear it whilst in the drivers seat.

I notice the buzzing sound starts at around...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 4th November 2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,241
Posted By a8starr
. My smoke smelt very bad when I first...

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My smoke smelt very bad when I first noticed it. Is this normal?

How does one actually set the timer for the aux heater?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 9th April 2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,864
Posted By a8starr
I have just read my vehicle build spec and it...

I have just read my vehicle build spec and it states 'Without Auxiliary heater'. What else could be causing this smoke and bad smell?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th March 2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,864
Posted By a8starr
Hi. Thanks for the reply I had 5 new glow...

Hi. Thanks for the reply

I had 5 new glow plugs installed in December. 1 snapped on removal but is tight and secure. I would expect 1 glow plug to show a fault but why a second especially as they...
Forum: D3 - Everything Else 26th March 2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,241
Posted By a8starr
I got smoke coming from same location sometimes...

I got smoke coming from same location sometimes when I do a cold start. It smells really bad. Is it likely to be this or something else?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th March 2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,864
Posted By a8starr
Smoke coming from right wheel arch under engine - Cold Start

Hi Guys.

More recently my 2004 A8 3.0TDI has been emitting white smoke coming from front right wheel arch under engine.This occurs only when the engine (from cold) starts with a rough wobble and a...
Forum: D3 - Common Faults 26th March 2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,353
Posted By a8starr
Hi Guys I am new to the forum. I just bought...

Hi Guys

I am new to the forum. I just bought the VCDS package and scanned my car. I also got the parking brake fault but the warning light only comes on sometimes and the disappears after I flick...
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