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Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 17th March 2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 234
Posted By RICKY D
I fired mine up this week after several months...

I fired mine up this week after several months and had the exact same noise. I let it idle for a bit and it got quieter but didn’t completely go away. Once I went for a spin around the block it was...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 8th February 2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,881
Posted By RICKY D
Definitely Murple :D

Definitely Murple :D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd January 2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 56,133
Posted By RICKY D
Ah yes, I’ve just re-read Andrew +++ Thanks...

Ah yes, I’ve just re-read Andrew +++

Thanks :)
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 23rd January 2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 56,133
Posted By RICKY D
No offence taken….its a valid question seeing as...

No offence taken….its a valid question seeing as I didn’t mention it :D

To confirm, yes the garage “cleared” the code but it came straight back. The error was with the occupancy sensor so we’re...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 22nd January 2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 56,133
Posted By RICKY D
Evening all, is anyone able to confirm my...

Evening all, is anyone able to confirm my previous post before I start rooting around again.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st January 2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 56,133
Posted By RICKY D
I tried this hack but my light remains on. ...

I tried this hack but my light remains on.

The only difference is I did it further down the line nearer to the brown connector. Could that be why?

I’ve circled the connector I assume was the...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th January 2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
https://www.audifans.net/ftopict-33959.html ...

https://www.audifans.net/ftopict-33959.html

Another interesting read from an old post on Audifans. Very similar to what I have experienced. I think I will try the ABS control unit replacement...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th January 2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
I will double check the fluid levels a bit later...

I will double check the fluid levels a bit later Sean (I’m sure Dave would have spotted if it was low doing all his checks)

I think it’s a coding issue or something similar as Dolph is actually...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th January 2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
I believe both of the below items from our forum...

I believe both of the below items from our forum sponsors fit the D2 S8

Shall I buy them and take it back to DS Autowerkes to fit?
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th January 2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
This is what I’m dealing with :Confused: ...

This is what I’m dealing with :Confused:

Airbag light came on after Christmas…apparently passenger occupancy sensor. Tried the forum “fix” by Andrew but didn’t work for me.

ABS & TC lights also...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th January 2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
Thanks for the links Sean. Interesting reading. ...

Thanks for the links Sean. Interesting reading.

I spoke to the garage owner who’s an ex D2 owner himself and very familiar with the platform. He has all the Audi dealer spec software and ran...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th January 2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
UPDATE: The replacement squib went faulty...

UPDATE:

The replacement squib went faulty and I had to get another fitted :rolleyes:

At the same time the ABS and traction control lights appeared….not sure if coincident?

I just got the car...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th January 2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,360
Posted By RICKY D
Well, that's 136k miles and some change now...

Well, that's 136k miles and some change now completed :D

In the other thread MJ was right after all - Thank you! +++




Based on the opinion of a garage I've been using for a while I very...
Forum: Daily banter 5th January 2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 833
Posted By RICKY D
I tried to send MJ one recently and it wouldn’t...

I tried to send MJ one recently and it wouldn’t let me so not sure if it’s a forum issue. It didn’t mention anything about being banned from memory though.
Forum: Daily banter 29th December 2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,944
Posted By RICKY D
I miss seeing this about. I still look out for it...

I miss seeing this about. I still look out for it when I’m dropping the kids to school out of habit.

Hopefully MJ will get “LFO” back up and running in the not too distant future. I really miss...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 29th December 2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,360
Posted By RICKY D
Nearly 600 miles completed over the Christmas...

Nearly 600 miles completed over the Christmas period without issue +++

Once it ticks over to 136k that will be just shy of 1000 miles completed and then I will make a final decision. Im 99%...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th December 2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,360
Posted By RICKY D
UPDATE: It may be too soon to say it’s a...

UPDATE:

It may be too soon to say it’s a victory, however my friend convinced me to change to used oil pressure switch with the brand new TPS item I had and the oil pressure warning light has not...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th December 2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,360
Posted By RICKY D
And the pics...

And the pics...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 16th December 2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,360
Posted By RICKY D
For Sale - 2002 S8 *** PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION FULLY ***

It is with a heavy heart that I’m advertising Dolph for sale. For those that have been following my “progress” thread, it may not come as a complete surprise to know I’ve decided to give up on this...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By RICKY D
Engine bling - billet aluminium reservoir cap

I’ve had this sitting around for a few years now. I was using it until I modified a Porsche unit and fitted that instead.

I gave £60 for this solid billet piece and it’s a nice addition to the...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By RICKY D
Thanks Sean +++

Thanks Sean +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By RICKY D
How it looks on the car.

How it looks on the car.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By RICKY D
Audi A8 3.3 TDI resevoir engine cover & mounting brackets

Genuine cover and mounting brackets for the continental Europe 3.3 TDI V8 D2 model. They don’t come up very often.

Fits all D2’s with minimal work. You know it’s straight forward if I can do it :D...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By RICKY D
And now the pictures :rolleyes:

And now the pictures :rolleyes:
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By RICKY D
Wooden interior trims - free to a loving D2

These are going to the flip on Sunday. Free to anyone that wants them before then.

They’re meant to be Myrtle, however the rear cigarette panel doesn’t appear to match the rest.

One of the rear...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,410
Posted By RICKY D
D2 Xenon headlights - spares or repairs

The plan was to use the lens from these to fit on my Xenon Plus units after a good wet sand session but I've run out of motivation.

They’re pretty rough and would require a good going over to make...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,046
Posted By RICKY D
That’s the one :ROFL:+++

That’s the one :ROFL:+++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,046
Posted By RICKY D
EDIT: I’m not sure this is copper. It’s...

EDIT: I’m not sure this is copper. It’s definitely metal though :D
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,046
Posted By RICKY D
Audi Copper oil cooler tube

Copper tube that replaces the plastic one that come as standard. They perish over time and start to crack with the constant heat cycles that these are far better at dealing with

Brand new and...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By RICKY D
Doh!! Forgot the pics :hammer: Can we not...

Doh!! Forgot the pics :hammer:

Can we not edit posts anymore?
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 6th December 2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By RICKY D
Engine bling - Porsche oil cap. Direct fit on D2

As per the title, these are a direct fit on to the D2 (and other VAG) and provide a little bling to the engine bay.

In great condition. I would estimate this has only done about 2k miles on the...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 5th December 2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By RICKY D
I know of 5 RHD manual converted D2’s in the UK...

I know of 5 RHD manual converted D2’s in the UK now.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 5th December 2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By RICKY D
D2 FL Rear Blind & Switch

I bought this last year from our forum sponsors in the hope of fitting it to Dolph but I’m not embarrassed to admit fitting is beyond my capabilities and I haven’t found anyone willing to fit it for...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 4th December 2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,442
Posted By RICKY D
Auto fold wing mirrors would be a dream. ...

Auto fold wing mirrors would be a dream.

Hidden rear wiper. Hidden so it doesn’t spoil the D2 lines.

Manual gearbox option for RHD.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 22nd October 2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,365
Posted By RICKY D
I have a glass sunroof on my green S8 and a solar...

I have a glass sunroof on my green S8 and a solar roof on my grey one. I prefer the glass sunroof so much more.
Forum: Daily banter 7th September 2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,935
Posted By RICKY D
That looks epic MJ. I’d lose weeks of my life at...

That looks epic MJ. I’d lose weeks of my life at a time on that :D
Forum: Daily banter 4th August 2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,681
Posted By RICKY D
Visiting Cornwall

Evening All,

I’m on holiday for week in North Cornwall, staying in St. Breward with the family.

Are any of you guys down this side? Could possibly meet up for a quick pint and a chin wag +++
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 17th July 2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
I won’t be asking the garage to fit the old unit...

I won’t be asking the garage to fit the old unit back. I don’t believe in fitting known defective parts and then paying for that privilege.

I probably won’t sell it, but I’m going to leave this...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 16th July 2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
I did a little investigating today and stopped...

I did a little investigating today and stopped having a tantrum. The top part of the cowling was just perched on top of its normal position and just lifts up. The bottom section seems to be fixed in...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th July 2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By RICKY D
Thanks Dean. I will bear that in mind +++ ...

Thanks Dean. I will bear that in mind +++

MJ, hanging is probably not the best way to describe it. I could see a gap between the upper and lower sections all the way round but the top part seems...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 14th July 2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By RICKY D
Ah ok. Not to worry. Must be another common D2...

Ah ok. Not to worry. Must be another common D2 thing. Mine is basically hanging/wedged in so that probably won’t be much better for me.

Thanks anyway +++
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 13th July 2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By RICKY D
Any of these bits still available MJ? I’m...

Any of these bits still available MJ?

I’m after the steering wheel cowling if you have it in swing.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 13th July 2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
Mike, the way I’m feeling at the moment you may...

Mike, the way I’m feeling at the moment you may well get a call mate :ROFL:

The amount of money I’ve thrown at it the last year would make me feel sick if it did go. I need some time to consider...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 13th July 2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
I had a good condition used unit fitted by a...

I had a good condition used unit fitted by a garage and the indicators are working as they should now…..but, as with anything D2 related, for every one step forward you end up taking 2 steps back...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 18th June 2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,705
Posted By RICKY D
Pm’d you.

Pm’d you.
Forum: D3 - Fuel and Exhausts 26th May 2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,093
Posted By RICKY D
If I ever buy a D3 S8, this is the system I would...

If I ever buy a D3 S8, this is the system I would get.

It is approx £10k though :eek:

https://youtu.be/CZqAckA0wMg
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - General 25th May 2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,392
Posted By RICKY D
I stumbled across this during my eBay searches. ...

I stumbled across this during my eBay searches.
...
Forum: Daily banter 24th May 2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,239
Posted By RICKY D
3rd radiator? Almost as bad as me in the...

3rd radiator?

Almost as bad as me in the Green Beast. Since owning it I’m on my 4th :rolleyes:

Lowered vehicles :D
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 20th May 2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
Last time I looked I had an Audi badge on the car...

Last time I looked I had an Audi badge on the car and not a BMW one :ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 19th May 2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,704
Posted By RICKY D
Thank you MJ. Although I’m not familiar with the...

Thank you MJ. Although I’m not familiar with the working of these, I can certainly follow your logic.

I will have a chat with David as DS Autowerkz and see if that’s a job he can do before...
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