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Forum: D2 - Interior 29th December 2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,170
Posted By green A8
Testing seat adjustment motors

I seem to remember that this can be done but have never tried.

I'm just wondering if I can test the adjustment motors in a pair of front seats I've been offered, with them out of the car. The...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 11th December 2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,385
Posted By green A8
Thank you for that detailed information Ian I had...

Thank you for that detailed information Ian I had no idea that the towbar electrics were included in the 'full' loom. You live and learn.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,385
Posted By green A8
Thank you once again for that information gents....

Thank you once again for that information gents. I have just ordered the suggested spline adaptor from A8 parts via the link kindly supplied by Ian. That should enable me to fit the MFSW I have...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th December 2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,385
Posted By green A8
Thank you for taking the time to reply gents. ...

Thank you for taking the time to reply gents.

It looks as though the MFSW is a non starter then. I'll have to see if A8 parts have a standard or maybe tiptronic steering wheel in their vast...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 9th December 2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,385
Posted By green A8
MFSW into a 1996 4.2 Q?

Sorry if this particular question has been asked before.
Is it doable to retrofit a MFSW to a 1996 D2 4.2 Quattro? this car has not got sat nav fitted and just a radio cassette with multi CD fitted...
Forum: Daily banter 24th June 2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 26,097
Posted By green A8
Oh well, I predicted in another thread on this...

Oh well, I predicted in another thread on this topic that 'project fear' could backfire, and it has done just that. I also predicted the fall of the Prime Minister, and that has also happened. All I...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 10th June 2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,898
Posted By green A8
Thanks for the replies Gents, I wasn't expecting...

Thanks for the replies Gents, I wasn't expecting any TBH as there can't be too many owners of 1996 cars left on here.

Progress is pretty slow at the moment Nick. Illness put me out to grass for a...
Forum: Daily banter 6th June 2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,718
Posted By green A8
I'm too old to care either way really. I do think...

I'm too old to care either way really. I do think that our PM is heading for early retirement no matter which way the voters vote. We could be heading for an early General Election too. 'Project...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th June 2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,898
Posted By green A8
Advice please 1996 4 speed oil and filter change

My 'new' Emerald green 1996 4 speed A8 4.2 ABZ arrived on Monday (I still have another 1996 undergoing restoration) This one owner car was given to me as a gift by one of my relatives who's giving...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 3rd April 2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,056
Posted By green A8
Thanks for that tip. These wheels are going on my...

Thanks for that tip. These wheels are going on my 1996 A8 as a winter set not an S8. Not too sure if that makes a difference or not as all my S8's have 20" wheels
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 3rd April 2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,056
Posted By green A8
Thanks for that info. I think the wheels are from...

Thanks for that info. I think the wheels are from an S3. Either way I''l be picking them up over the next few days, the plan is to use them for winter tyres.
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 2nd April 2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,056
Posted By green A8
Retrofit PDC? and 17" Avus alloys

I'm slowly rebuilding a 1996 D2 4.2 as a bit of a hobby.

As this car is blessed with a 'universal' loom I've slowly been adding to it's spec. Buying parts from this those great folk who are based...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 2nd April 2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,443
Posted By green A8
I'd suggest you check the state of the positve...

I'd suggest you check the state of the positve feed 'junction box' where the wire splits and feeds the alternator and starter motor. This is located on the O/S chassis leg as is a troublesome earth...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 3rd August 2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,212
Posted By green A8
I'm sorry to say that removal of this stubborn...

I'm sorry to say that removal of this stubborn part could best be described as brutal. It's not one for those frightened of attacking with force!

The angle grinder took care of the O/S arm along...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd August 2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,212
Posted By green A8
Thank You very much for posting that link. A...

Thank You very much for posting that link. A phone call to Audi will be on the cards for Monday.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 2nd August 2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,212
Posted By green A8
Thank you for some very usefull suggestions and...

Thank you for some very usefull suggestions and tips on where to buy the correct parts from 'Ainarssems'. I'll be visiting that site in the very near future.

I fought a losing battle trying to...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 31st July 2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,212
Posted By green A8
Snap! I'm having exactly the same problem with...

Snap! I'm having exactly the same problem with our old 1996 A8. I'd be interested to know how you got the seized old parts off before fitting the lovely new bits.
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 5th February 2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,324
Posted By green A8
I tried showing this thread to a friend who owns...

I tried showing this thread to a friend who owns a D2 with a damp A8 interior.

For some reason none of the photos seem to want to load. We tried to gain access on three 'puters, no joy. Am I the...
Forum: Daily banter 14th November 2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,839
Posted By green A8
re-commisioning work

I've just stumbled across a very nice S8 FE in silver with the purple interior. Bought by the lady of the house in december 2001 as a Christmas present for her husband (Who clearly preferred his...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd September 2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,976
Posted By green A8
I'm told that the horses won:ROFL:

I'm told that the horses won:ROFL:
Forum: Daily banter 25th August 2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,422
Posted By green A8
Well now, The Wifes car must rate as one of the...

Well now, The Wifes car must rate as one of the highest miled beasts. It's a 4.2 ABZ engined PF QS currently sat in the garage having new discs & pads fitted all round. Miles? 293,600. This car has...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 24th August 2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,440
Posted By green A8
Good point about there being three seperate oil...

Good point about there being three seperate oil compartments. Just a thought I wonder if anyone has photos or an illustration to point the OP in the right direction of where these gearboxes leak...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 23rd August 2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,440
Posted By green A8
Just a quick question. Why did the MOT teater...

Just a quick question. Why did the MOT teater refuse to continue testing when it was apparent that the smoke was merely oil burning off on the exhaust with no danger of a fire? I hope he didn't...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 23rd August 2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,178
Posted By green A8
Yes Mercedes will get just about any part for any...

Yes Mercedes will get just about any part for any older model. I restored a 190SL about ten years ago the engine had thown a con rod through the block. Not a problem for Mercedes they built me a...
Forum: Daily banter 13th August 2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,847
Posted By green A8
No, No parts are allowed to be removed for the...

No, No parts are allowed to be removed for the MOT. Not even a hub/centre cap on a wheel.

I asked the MOT examiner how he was going to check that the battery was secured on my 8. Now that this is...
Forum: D2 - Interior 31st July 2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,269
Posted By green A8
You might be amused at this then. I was on...

You might be amused at this then.

I was on the M6 minding my own business when an elderly gent in a BMW 5 series estate decided to park his car about a foot away from my boot at 70MPH. Now he...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st July 2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,853
Posted By green A8
I couldn't agree more with your above fuel pump...

I couldn't agree more with your above fuel pump comment Amar, the problem with some owners is that they are running the car on a shoestring and when a fault develops they opt for the cheapest fix...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 31st July 2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,853
Posted By green A8
Have you tried cleaning the earth lead at the...

Have you tried cleaning the earth lead at the front of the car (O/S chassis) Amar? I had all manner of problems similar to yours, lazy starter motor, self opening sunroof and windows ect. That was...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 19th July 2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,825
Posted By green A8
I say investigate your options before sending yet...

I say investigate your options before sending yet another D2 to the parking lot in the sky, having put so much time and effort into your car if you do decide to get the gearbox sorted that should...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th July 2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By green A8
Thanks for the replies gents and the helpful...

Thanks for the replies gents and the helpful suggestions. I can confirm that it is indeed the heater fan that is playing up and not the engine fan or any other fan or motor.

This fault only...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 18th July 2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,259
Posted By green A8
Heater on tick over

Now this is very strange, The heater motor on my 8 keeps going at a very slow speed even after the car has had the engine shut down, the key removed and the doors have been locked. Whilst this is...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 4th July 2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,406
Posted By green A8
Rear PDC Retrofit?

I'm just wondering if our 1996 PF D2 could be modified to fit the PDC system to the rear bumper and what parts other than the bumper, sensors and bumper mounted loom would need to be bought. So, I...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 29th May 2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By green A8
Both of mine are now black. We did start off with...

Both of mine are now black. We did start off with a chrome look on the '96 car but only on the front screen the back one was always black. But, the chrome trim looked plain ugly around it's first MOT...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th May 2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,063
Posted By green A8
Thanks for that, I'll be checking my pair of D2's...

Thanks for that, I'll be checking my pair of D2's out as soon as it stops raining. I assume it's located on the O/S (RHD), same side as the 'junction box for the positive leads and the alternator?
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th May 2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,063
Posted By green A8
I've just got off the 'phone with an update. Good...

I've just got off the 'phone with an update. Good news at last.

So, the garage moaned like hell to their trade supplier, who in turn must have made a few calls to Bosch. The Audi's owner in the...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 29th May 2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,063
Posted By green A8
Even more Alternator woes

This is worse than a soap opera!

I started a thread a little while ago about a friends A8 and it's alternator problem, well it's got a whole lot worse. A second hand part was sourced and fitted by...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th May 2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,608
Posted By green A8
Thanks for the replies. The alternator is a...

Thanks for the replies.

The alternator is a genuine Bosch 0123 520 003, 90-150A as fitted by an Audi main agent just over twenty five months ago, so out of warranty then I'm afraid.

I was...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 11th May 2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,608
Posted By green A8
Thanks for the reply. I should have made it...

Thanks for the reply.

I should have made it clearer. This time round the battery was removed from the car and placed on a trickle charger. The battery has been tested and it is not the problem....
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 10th May 2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,608
Posted By green A8
Strange electrical fault again

I'm not sure if I've raised this fault on this forum before I think I might have.

The car is a 2000 MY FL 4.2 QS with only just over 20K miles from new It's owner works abroad so the car is laid...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th May 2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By green A8
Thanks for those replies gents. IT, I did...

Thanks for those replies gents.

IT, I did check the switch blanks, and sure enough there are wires awaiting switches:D I also checked the rear console for the heated rear seat wires, and they're...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 10th May 2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By green A8
Dimming rear view mirror fit problem

Having got back our 1996 P reg 4.2 QS over the freezing cold Easter holiday weekend, I decided to add a dimming rear view mirror that I bought ages ago to the car to replace the standard mirror. A...
Forum: Spotless 1st May 2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,298
Posted By green A8
I use a bass broom and washing up liquid to keep...

I use a bass broom and washing up liquid to keep my Audi swirl free:ROFL:

Joking apart I still know some people who do use their yard brooms to wash their cars. Seems to be a popular passtime...
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 5th March 2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,450
Posted By green A8
I agree with the above comment. My Sisters...

I agree with the above comment.

My Sisters 1998 Corsa has picked up the very same comments Re: corrosion on the springs, for the last three MOT's ! But then it's a Corsa and I know I shouldn't say...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 28th February 2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,890
Posted By green A8
Thanks for that tip Dezzy I checked the...

Thanks for that tip Dezzy I checked the alternator output to the battery as expected there is no charge returning from the alternator. That's about a far as I got today as I had other things to...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th February 2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,890
Posted By green A8
Thanks for those suggestions. All the...

Thanks for those suggestions.

All the scuttle drains have either been removed or cleaned out I removed the entire ECU box in my hunt for 'Botangs hole' Everything was surprisingly dry and...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th February 2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,890
Posted By green A8
:ROFL: ^^^ The wife said more or less the...

:ROFL: ^^^

The wife said more or less the same thing:D The sunroof and steering wheel trick has me thinking damp ingress.

Many years ago I bought a 'spooked' 100 Quattro saloon. The Wife, my...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 27th February 2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,821
Posted By green A8
Sorted! Thanks for the replies+++ I took 'It's'...

Sorted! Thanks for the replies+++ I took 'It's' advice and put together a little family 'fleet' Blooming nice folk to chat to, I'll be adding other cars as their policies expire.

Once again...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 27th February 2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,890
Posted By green A8
odd electrical gremlin help required

I got my project A8's insurance sorted thanks to all your thoughts and suggestions in my other thread+++

The next phase was to arrange the MOT. Not a problem all that was required was a quick...
Forum: Daily banter 25th February 2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,095
Posted By green A8
Damn! I should have had a look at this thread...

Damn! I should have had a look at this thread before I started a new one RE: Insurance for my 98 A8.

So if looking at a classic policy on say 3-5K miles PA what sort of ball park figure for the...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 25th February 2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,821
Posted By green A8
Insurance for the A8('s)

Well, as the title says really. The time has come to consider the options for getting the insurance sorted for my project A8 prior to it's MOT and return to roadworthy status. At the moment I'm...
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