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Forum: Cool Wall 10th April 2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Poll: Alfa Brera
Views: 33,641
Posted By Artermis
I've always been on the fence about the Brera and...

I've always been on the fence about the Brera and I could never exactly pin-point why.

To put thing into perspective, I'm 30 - just - and have owned, thus far

156, 1.8TS Sport Pack 3
166, 3.0...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 29th March 2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,781
Posted By Artermis
This is where I bought them from, eBay...

This is where I bought them from,

eBay Link...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 28th March 2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,781
Posted By Artermis
Yes mate just the two upper arms for that side.

Yes mate just the two upper arms for that side.
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 27th March 2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,781
Posted By Artermis
FOR SALE: D3 NSF Upper Arms BNIB

As per title, pair of near-side front upper control arms. Still sealed in packets, only reason box is opened is to inspect content. Part numbers show in images, please ensure you check.

ETS...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th January 2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,195
Posted By Artermis
I'm impressed they do exist. As I say I've not...

I'm impressed they do exist. As I say I've not seen one so I guess they're the sort of thing that people keep hold of and get snapped up quickly as they become available.

It's clear that in...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 5th January 2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,195
Posted By Artermis
I think the RFL on the 4.2 TDIs is £500pa. I've...

I think the RFL on the 4.2 TDIs is £500pa. I've not seen any make it in before the March 06 - 06 reg - point at which the higher rate was introduced. I don't think the 4.2 was introduced in time to...
Forum: D3 - Lights 4th January 2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,310
Posted By Artermis
No harm in asking mate, hopefully our paths will...

No harm in asking mate, hopefully our paths will cross at some point and I can say hello!

One of my headlight washer pipes did pop off after I'd finished doing this actually, as I spent 10 mins...
Forum: D3 - Lights 3rd January 2017, 03:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,310
Posted By Artermis
Based in Grimsby, North East Lincs. Sorry to say...

Based in Grimsby, North East Lincs. Sorry to say never been to an Audi meet or to the Angel of the North - so afraid we've never met!
Forum: D3 - Lights 2nd January 2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,310
Posted By Artermis
Agree it can't be a permanent solution. The fact...

Agree it can't be a permanent solution. The fact that the lights have yellowed and clouded in the first place means that the UV protection on the lamps has failed - probably worn away over time. ...
Forum: D3 - Lights 2nd January 2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,310
Posted By Artermis
Headlight Restoration Done

With the winter's evenings approaching and driving in the dark more now (having purchased my '8 in April) I've started to become more irritated with the lack of range and intensity of light my...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 30th December 2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
One last thing to sort now. I've lost a couple...

One last thing to sort now. I've lost a couple of the bumper nuts (the ones with the little cups on to locate the bumper). Just warming the 3D printer up to make some new cups up and it'll be back...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 29th December 2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Well the genuine BOSCH sensor came in from Euro...

Well the genuine BOSCH sensor came in from Euro car Parts.... I'm rather embarrassed to say that the genuine sensor seems to have resolved the problem. Connected the new sensor and fault went away...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 29th December 2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Will try the above. Also have a genuine...

Will try the above.

Also have a genuine BOSCH part on order from Eurocarparts. Will report back in the morning.

Thanks Lee
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th December 2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Hi Lee, In answer to your questions. ...

Hi Lee,

In answer to your questions. Hopefully I've tried to cover as many of them as I can before running out of time and daylight for today.


1. If you go into the data blocks now after the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th December 2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Thanks Lee My dad has charged my battery...

Thanks Lee

My dad has charged my battery over night for me. Heading in to town with him and mother to sort her mobile phone out.

I'll test the plug this afternoon when everything has defrosted...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th December 2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Also not sure how I'm going to actually test the...

Also not sure how I'm going to actually test the wiring on the ECU as the plugs are clamped in place with some kind of security bolts so I can't just take the ECU connectors off to test for...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th December 2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Yep, she is in limp mode at the minute. If I...

Yep, she is in limp mode at the minute.

If I unplug the sensor I get these:

16497 - Intake Air Temp. Sensor (G42)
P0113 - 000 - Signal too High
Freeze Frame:
...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th December 2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Should add at this point I'm having a gut...

Should add at this point I'm having a gut instinct that MAF sensor is involved somehow. Don't know why but I do...

These cars are a git to work on though aren't they! Had a look inside bank 1...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 26th December 2016, 04:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Cheers Lee - I have been thinking along the...

Cheers Lee - I have been thinking along the same-ish lines as you, although I believe it's the other way round.

Whatever is reading the 999.6mbar i think is what is faulty. Every time I clear the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 25th December 2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
I hope it's wiring. Something must have either...

I hope it's wiring. Something must have either failed spectacularly or its wiring. It was fine one journey and then lit up with warnings the moment I turned it on for the next.

No actual...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th December 2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Thanks Matty / all I guess wiring is most...

Thanks Matty / all

I guess wiring is most likely suspect, seeing as the fault is at 0rpm the car can't be generating any boost.

I'll run a continuity check between the sensor plug and those ECU...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th December 2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
I did mate - cleared all the codes, more than...

I did mate - cleared all the codes, more than once. Come straight back the moment the ignition is turned on, even if I don't turn the engine on! Is there something more, over and above clearing...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th December 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Yep it only details the one on left side -...

Yep it only details the one on left side - doesn't make mention of right side - so dont even know if it has one?

If there is only one sensor - which I've changed, twice - and that's not fixed it...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 24th December 2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Guys, I'm still stuck :-( Help!! I found the...

Guys, I'm still stuck :-( Help!!

I found the boost sensor on the left (passenger) side no problem - changed that and it still shows an "implausible" fault. Clear it and it comes straight back the...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd December 2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Thank you Matt. I'm still working on the...

Thank you Matt. I'm still working on the assumption there is one of these per bank, so I've ordered two replacement sensors.

Thank you very much for adding instructions, the pictures are a bit...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 22nd December 2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
Thanks Matty - any clues how this is accessed? ...

Thanks Matty - any clues how this is accessed?

Sounds like it's probably either only accessible from underneath or it's a bumper off job?

is there one pr bank i guess? i dont know if that fault...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 21st December 2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,579
Posted By Artermis
4.0TDI MAP Sensor Help

Hi all,

afraid I need some help please....

My car has thrown the flashing coil light - 4.0TDI and is in limp mode, i.e. no revs above 2.5kish rpm and loss of power.

It was fine this morning...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 22nd September 2016, 04:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,380
Posted By Artermis
Disconnected the arb from drop links / c links...

Disconnected the arb from drop links / c links last night will give it a test on way to work this morning and see what happens.

The noise did seem most apparent over uneven surfaces, which is...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 19th September 2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,380
Posted By Artermis
Changing Bottom Arms - Any Advice?

Morning all,

The front end of the '8 is starting to knock over uneven surfaces, had a play with a pry bar and the front end, lower rear arm seems rather slack, so I think the bottom arms need...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 16th September 2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 30,876
Posted By Artermis
Very well done mate - I think you should be...

Very well done mate - I think you should be rightly proud of that one. Removing manifolds is not always a job for the fainted hearted but having a guide available will certainly make the job much,...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 1st September 2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,926
Posted By Artermis
I agree with above - that is trademark GPS...

I agree with above - that is trademark GPS receiver looking 'brick'. I've come across them plenty of times as they're the RX of choice for after market navigation head units. Typically I've usually...
Forum: D3 - Interior Trims 27th August 2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,123
Posted By Artermis
How To: Replacement of Door Mood Lighting Strip

This is a guide on how to replace the door mood lighting LED / Neon / Electro-luminescent / EL / glow / fibre-optic strip using a new from Audi or used replacement strip, sourced from A8 Parts.
...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 24th August 2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,520
Posted By Artermis
It isn't possible mate, I'm afraid. There...

It isn't possible mate, I'm afraid.

There are four screws that hold the platic-chrome plated trim piece in place. You can access two of them but the other two are mounted to the switch / sensor...
Forum: D3 - Lights 18th August 2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,797
Posted By Artermis
I don't know how sophisticated the system is,...

I don't know how sophisticated the system is, i.e. whether it will determine that the dipped beam isn't working and therefore not 'fire' the headlight washers.

I found my not to be working much...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 13th August 2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,460
Posted By Artermis
Oh dear.... that's the problem with anything main...

Oh dear.... that's the problem with anything main dealer these days.

There is no actually technical excellence, skill or expertise involved; everyone is just trained to do what the computer tells...
Forum: Daily banter 31st July 2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,666
Posted By Artermis
Might sound daft but if you're not bothered about...

Might sound daft but if you're not bothered about the brand anything with the Fiat 1.9 JTD engine in will be bullet proof.

That gets you anywhere from an Alfa GT / 159 to a Vauxhall combo van...
Forum: D3 - Body and Exterior 24th July 2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,350
Posted By Artermis
My driver's rear is the only one that works - not...

My driver's rear is the only one that works - not the end of the world but now I've figured out which works and don't I have an urge to fix.

Is there not a case to be made for fixing the existing...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 20th July 2016, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,699
Posted By Artermis
FWIW I really like the wheels, they certainly...

FWIW I really like the wheels, they certainly suit the car. I can see peoples point though, typical 8 buyers could well be put off by such modifications.
Forum: Daily banter 5th July 2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 29,055
Posted By Artermis
I'm pleased evans has gone. He really wasn't...

I'm pleased evans has gone. He really wasn't working. I hope they'll reform the stars in cars segment too, the whole segment inc rally cross did not float my boat at all. The rally cross section of...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th June 2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,973
Posted By Artermis
Nah it's only on 125k, not a lot really. I'm...

Nah it's only on 125k, not a lot really.

I'm tempted to get it on a ramp at weekend and check for boost leaks (i.e. loss of charged air making it go rich) and blank the EGRs off to see if that...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 28th June 2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,973
Posted By Artermis
Sorry guys - black smoke, not white. I've...

Sorry guys - black smoke, not white.

I've not checked EGR setup, no. I'm not familiar with the EGR setup on these motors so I don't rightly know what to look for. Any diagrams or pointers?
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 27th June 2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,973
Posted By Artermis
Suggestions for a 4.0 TDI smoking?

Kind of dreading posting this - knowing what it's like if you go looking you're likely to find things, so I really don't want to have to admit I need to look into this....

A friend and I were out...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd June 2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,904
Posted By Artermis
Well I could certainly 3D print something to that...

Well I could certainly 3D print something to that effect pretty quickly and easily and of course in more or less any colour but they would be single colour and have to be hand painted if you wanted...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 21st June 2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,182
Posted By Artermis
4E0 035 225 D Antenna array module (radio & TV)

Hello everyone - as titled have an antenna array for sale, should be acceptable for radio and TV but please check for yourselves. Yours for £35 delivered.
Forum: D3 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 20th June 2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,841
Posted By Artermis
Hybrid DVB-TV Module Part No?

Morning guys,

I'm struggling to identify the correct part number for the hybrid (or even straight up digital) TV module to replace my old analogue module.

So far I've managed to identify...
Forum: Daily banter 15th June 2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 29,055
Posted By Artermis
I think more crucially is that last episode went...

I think more crucially is that last episode went out at same time as F1 Canadian GP was on, which may have drawn petrol heads gaze.

Still why was the star in the car segment so darn long?

I...
Forum: Daily banter 14th June 2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,614
Posted By Artermis
Well... the UK parliament passed the act that...

Well... the UK parliament passed the act that officially put us in the EU, they're free to repeal it if they wish and as it's a UK law the EU can have no influence on what we do with it.

I still...
Forum: Daily banter 10th June 2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,614
Posted By Artermis
I'm fairly certain that I will vote to remain. ...

I'm fairly certain that I will vote to remain.

That said I'm 29 years old, born in 1986 and so I have never known anything different to life in the EU. That seems to be where the differences lay...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 6th June 2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,170
Posted By Artermis
Are the facelift bumpers bolt on in terms of pre...

Are the facelift bumpers bolt on in terms of pre to facelift conversions or so u need new headlamps n things? Cheers.
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd June 2016, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,250
Posted By Artermis
Morning Trev, The cars store the fault codes...

Morning Trev,

The cars store the fault codes unless you tell it to clear them; if you get the full fault code log it should give you the date, time and tell you if it's still detected or not.
...
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