A8 Parts Forum  

Go Back   A8 Parts Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 9 of 9
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: A8D2driver
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 12th June 2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,582
Posted By A8D2driver
Smile Gearbox failure/ rear brake disc:calipers

The fault with the MAF producing an incorrect load value and resulting in mismanagement of the gearbox and its subsequent failure by the engine ECU and gearbox ECU seem to be mainly in 1999-2001 3.7...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,582
Posted By A8D2driver
Smile MAF reading and gearbox failure

Its the MAF not sending the correct load reading that ruins these boxes not a lack of oil changes.

I suspect the load signal can be out without triggering a fault code. You can monitor it on...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,582
Posted By A8D2driver
Smile Brake disc size

Just managed to squeeze a digital measuring caliper around my disc with the wheel on. Can do it at a small window just above the brake caliper where the back plate is not obstructing. Its 21.5 cm -...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,582
Posted By A8D2driver
Smile Disc sizes

I'll do that. The thickness should be more accurately assessed than the diameter with the disc in situ, but I was wondering if this is an error on varous factors sites or a variance in fitted items...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 10th June 2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,582
Posted By A8D2driver
Unhappy A8 FL 3.7Q, 4.2Q and S8 rear brake sizes

Can anyone clarify the standard fit vented disc diameter and disc thickness when new sizes for the above D2 A8s (FL 99-02)

The factors seem to have both 280mm diam, 22mm max thickness discs and a...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th June 2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,976
Posted By A8D2driver
Smile Thanks, that's very helpful. My alarm keeps...

Thanks, that's very helpful. My alarm keeps activating and going off as soon as the time for it to set after locking the car with the transmitter expires. Once it has gone off once it doesn't do it...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 7th June 2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,976
Posted By A8D2driver
Unhappy Alarm control unit location

Can anyone tell me where the control unit for the alarm is situated on a 1999 (FL) D2 A8. Thanks.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 20th June 2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,529
Posted By A8D2driver
Red face Thanks for the information. Cleaning the...

Thanks for the information. Cleaning the terminals on both sides of the unit with a fine file and electrical terminal cleaner (ignition amplifier unit part no 4A0 906 351) hasn't improved the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 19th June 2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,529
Posted By A8D2driver
Unhappy Ignition amplifier on pre-facelift 2.8L

Hi. Can you tell me where the ignition amplifier can be found on a pre-facelift 2.8 A8. The car has started to tick over abnormally (lumpy rather than surging) and with a misfire detectable when...
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 04:22 AM.

Contact Us - Homepage - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.