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Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 4th December 2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,262
Posted By Dakes55
2002 A8 Quattro For Sale

I have my A8 for sale, in nice condition and used daily, recent gearbox service including new ZF multifunction switch, blue tooth, digital tv system with dvd, 2002 2.8 quattro, 136000 miles, mot...
Forum: D2 - Lights 28th November 2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,383
Posted By Dakes55
Wow, I cant afford the Phillips bulbs at £115...

Wow, I cant afford the Phillips bulbs at £115 from Euro Car Parts, Im a pensioner, I cant believe they are asking £115 for a bulb, I think they will just have to stay as they are
Forum: D2 - Lights 27th November 2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,383
Posted By Dakes55
Which Bulbs Are In My Car

I am looking to upgrade my headlight bulbs as they seem very yellow and not very bright, the car is a 2002 FL D2, I am not sure what type of bulbs are fitted to the car as I have no hand book, I was...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 26th November 2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,493
Posted By Dakes55
its just what the computer is showing on the...

its just what the computer is showing on the dash, before this happened the fuel gauge used to go down pretty quick, but now its not moving much at all, I didn't even think about that it would be...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th November 2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,493
Posted By Dakes55
Engine Light on And Better MPG

Now this is a really weird one, bank 1 lambda sensor has been playing up for a while now and putting the engine check light on about every 150 miles, I have the new Bosch sensors to put on when I get...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th November 2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
Thats very interesting as I thought it was a long...

Thats very interesting as I thought it was a long wheelbase, if this car is a short wheelbase, then the long wheelbase must be so big, my car is almost 4 metres long
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd November 2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
I have looked at the wiring diagram for my car...

I have looked at the wiring diagram for my car and it does show that is just a straight wire to the rear heated rear window, protected by a 30 fuse, for some reason there is no power getting to the...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 13th November 2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,803
Posted By Dakes55
A8 d2 2.8 exhust

I’m looking for a new rear exhaust system for my 2002 2.8 v6
Does anyone know if they are available anywhere as I’m having a hard time finding one
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th November 2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,260
Posted By Dakes55
Well, I got my multi meter out and checked the...

Well, I got my multi meter out and checked the plug that goes to the cd changer in the boot, I checked it with the ignition in the ACC and on positions and there was no power on any pin, the weird...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th November 2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,260
Posted By Dakes55
What can I say, Thank you very much for the...

What can I say, Thank you very much for the brilliant detailed information, I will get my multimeter out tomorrow:)
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 4th November 2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,260
Posted By Dakes55
CD Changer Problem

My 6 disc cd changer in the boot is not working, I only just tried it out as it never had a cd cartridge when I got the car, so I put some cd's in the cartridge exactly the right way up, pushed the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th October 2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
Great, thanks for the info, I thought the wiring...

Great, thanks for the info, I thought the wiring diagram looked very simple, ill check the fuse again, but last time I checked it was ok, thanks again
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th October 2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
The car is a 2002 D2 FL Quattro, 2.8 long wheel...

The car is a 2002 D2 FL Quattro, 2.8 long wheel base
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th October 2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
My car does not have a heated front screen, I...

My car does not have a heated front screen, I have checked behind both sides in the boot and there is nothing on the right side, and on the left side there is only the central locking pump and the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 25th October 2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,072
Posted By Dakes55
Rear Screen Heater Module Location

Does anyone know where the rear screen demister control module is located on a 2002 2.8 FL quattro, the manual states that its behind the right hand side panel in the boot, but on mine its not, I...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 25th October 2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,556
Posted By Dakes55
A8 and 2.8 Boot Badges Wanted

Im looking for a decent set of boot emblems for my car, I need the A8 And the 2.8 badges, or anyone know where to get new ones, thanks
Forum: A8 / S8 Generic Posts 24th October 2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 50,875
Posted By Dakes55
Limp Mode

I had exactly the same problem as you, all my symptoms were the same, I would say im 99% sure its your F125 multifunction switch on your gearbox, the brass tracks inside the switch go bad, what I did...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 24th October 2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,722
Posted By Dakes55
lambda testing with vcds

I would like to know what the procedure is for testing and checking the MAF sensor, Cat and lambda sensors with VCDS for an AMX 2.8 engine, I have read the procedure for a VR6 engine and wondered if...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th October 2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,236
Posted By Dakes55
Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 24th October 2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,236
Posted By Dakes55
Help on identifying fuses

Can anyone help to identify these fuses and electrics which are located behind the right hand side panel in the boot on a 2002 d2 2.8 quattro, I cant find any information on these in manuals or on...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 5th September 2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,833
Posted By Dakes55
Audi A8 2.8 Exhaust

Im looking for a middle silencer box for a 2002 fl 2.8 quattro, I would prefer a new one if I could find one but a good used one would be ok, anyone know if new silencers are available anywhere?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 16th August 2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,116
Posted By Dakes55
D2 fog light grilles wanted

Im looking for both front spot/fog light grilles for a 2002 d2, I know there hard to find, but im not paying £130 each for them.
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th August 2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,812
Posted By Dakes55
Ok, thanks, I will give it a try, I dont know how...

Ok, thanks, I will give it a try, I dont know how I could have missed those bolts
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 15th August 2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,812
Posted By Dakes55
A8 D2 Front Brake Caliper Removal

How do you remove the front brake calliper on the A8 d2 2.8, this car has the large steel calliper and has 4 pads fitted to each calliper, on most audis I have owned I have just removed the slider...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th August 2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,477
Posted By Dakes55
Hi, thanks for the info, no it wasn't me at...

Hi, thanks for the info, no it wasn't me at Belvoir Castle, I just got back from a run up the A46, I noticed that its driving ok at 60mph and above, but when driving at 40mph or below I noticed that...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th August 2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,477
Posted By Dakes55
Gearbox problem after fluid change Help

I recently bought an A8 2.8 2002, and didn't have any service history with it, I have changed the multifunction transmission switch as it had the dreaded PRNDS lights on, after that job was done the...
Forum: D2 - Body and Exterior 27th May 2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,475
Posted By Dakes55
Just remove the airbox and headlight, unscrew the...

Just remove the airbox and headlight, unscrew the 3 bolts holding the washer bottle and then its very easy to remove the pump, no need to remove the bumper or inner wheel arch cover, just be carefull...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 17th May 2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,874
Posted By Dakes55
The Reg number is RE02HHV, there is nothing on...

The Reg number is RE02HHV, there is nothing on the menu display for any sat nav options
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th May 2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,874
Posted By Dakes55
I cant find anything that suggest a sat nav was...

I cant find anything that suggest a sat nav was fitted to this car after decoding the information but there is a tv tuner in the boot that has an input for a satnav, there are no controls in the arm...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 16th May 2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,874
Posted By Dakes55
Sat Nav Advice Please

I recently bought a 2002 A8 D2 which has a Concert II radio fitted with a CD boot changer, I am a bit confused as this car has a GPS Antenna on the boot lid which makes me think that it used to have...
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