My beloved for 6 years D3 is finally up for sale so I thought I will give forum members a first glance before it goes online elsewhere. I would really prefer to sell it to someone who will appreciate the ton of work and money put into this car.
By few described as spoiled and pampered to silly levels such as 6-7 hours clean every few weeks.
By the best Audi garage in London described as the driest V8 (no leaks whatsoever, ever) and one of the best looked after A8's.
Attended Annual Owners Meet twice where on both occasions all attendees scored it as the 2nd Best D3 during the event (on both occasions lost to S8's
).
Here it is story of my 8...
It is a 2006 3.7 V8 A8 in Akoya Silver
The usual A8 spec plus what I think are the options:
- Comfort heated seats with optional comfort headrests inc. heated steering wheel
- Aluminium pack
- Auto dimming and heated wing mirrors
- Keyless Entry (Kessy)
- Handsfree Bluetooth
- Auto lights and wipers
- Bose sound system
Extras added:
- AFS dynamic Bi-Xenon headlights inc. cornering static light, DRLs converted to LED (new set of LEDs will be fitted just before the sale and new genuine pair of Philips Night Vision xenon bulbs fitted only few months ago along with white MTEC H8s for cornering lights)
- Brand new direct from Audi front S8 bumper
- S8 front grille (de-bagged, aftermarket quattro badge instead)
- S8 Aluminium paddle shifters on the steering wheel
- S8 20" alloy wheels on 265/35 Bridgestone's Potenza + a full size 18" ''fat 5'' as spare + 2x spare coil packs in the boot
- Drilled Zimmermann Sport-Z anti rust discs all round
- Custom and proper handmade (not off the shelf universal type) cat back exhaust by Hayward & Scott inc. upgraded flex pipes near the cats. I am well aware exhaust note may not be everyone's cup of tea hence I will include complete original middle resonator which will tone it down by a fair bit. Really cheap and quick job to do if you take it to guys like Hayward & Scott or Fast Lane Styling in Essex.
- A8 number plate (spare brand new set in the boot with correct spacing, one space instead of two as on the car at the minute, never had any issues with spacing around London tho)
- All callipers has been properly painted all round in gun metal and a little quattro decal has been added so they don't look so plain
- Wide display instrument cluster which is also ready for Adaptive Cruise Control if you wish to retrofit it
- All interior light has been upgraded to LED ones inc. rear number plate
- If matt carbon trim is not your thing then it can be fairly easily removed with no damage whatsoever and bring back to dark gloss wood finish.
- All window switches, mirror switch and FL Start/Stop button has been replaced for the ones with a bit of chrome detail as the standard ones all black are a bit dull (all new from Audi at silly cost, not half worn second hand).
- Remapped by Viezu for better throttle response and a bit more BHPs
- Gently lower via VCDS (not permanent mechanical mod) as A8s are well known for silly by most owners big wheel arch gaps - front -15mm / rear -10mm, that way front and rear looks more even.
- MMI updated to the latest 5570 version inc. 3D maps
Work done (bare in mind I'm known for just putting lots of new bits each time car goes for a service, one reason is just sometimes makes sense to do all the belts, pumps, pulleys while front is off, hence the statement on the beginning about ton of money put in the car):
- Regular servicing
- Rear wheel bearings
- Dif oil
- Twice in last 6 years (most recent one 2016) cam belt change (OEM from Audi) inc. new tensioners and pulleys + water pump + thermostat inc. new alternator belt + new pulleys at the same time (Audi OEM)
- New brake fluid in last couple of years
- New radiator
- New coil packs + spark plugs around 3 years ago
- New coolant reservoir
- Upgraded Gruvenparts aluminium inlet manifold flaps links
- New Bosch S5 battery around 3 years ago
- Oil retaining valve (non return) under the inlet manifold
- Both camshaft chain tensioners (cylinder 1-4 and 5-8) at stupid price, special order from Germany as apparently no one bothers to do change them even if they rattle a bit due to cost so no stock in UK.
- All front upper suspension arms inc. antiroll bar C links twice (OEM by Lemforder), last time in August 2014 inc. laser tracking straight after
- Gearbox serviced twice
- New screen wash pump
- Brake pads all round changed twice
Mechanical condition.
Car has been very well maintained over the years, I'd like to say that for the money you buy a peace of mind considering what has been replaced mainly because I'm the maintenance maniac.
Engine is as smooth as it gets with no knocks, no leaks, just a lovely running well maintained V8.
Gearbox, well, I wish my S8 gearbox was as smooth as this one. I've been driving and been driven in many D3s and I'm proud to say there has been only one gearbox as good as this one. It's just very smooth, no hard shifting, no slips, no hesitation, no jiggering, no cold start issues, no leaks, no holding revs unnecessary. As good as it gets for the age. In Drive just pulls away nicely and in Sport it does what it meant to do, nice sharp ish changes.
Everything else just works like it should considering the mileage @157k, but anyone who knows a bit more than average Joe will tell you that this does not play such a big part on a very well maintained executive cars which are always much better build than an A4 with a 4 cylinder engine for example. Mileage is not a complete myth, but on certain cars not as important. I have honestly driven D3 with much lower miles where engine, gearbox and overall condition had a lot to wish for. I also had other D3 owners admiring how well car is running and how well it's maintained. Anyway, moving on to outside and inside condition.
Outside Condition
Again, please bare in mind this is a 10year old car, BUT for the age car presents it self very well, no dents, no scratches. One of the aluminium roof strips is loosing a bit of paint, but they can be pulled out and resprayed individually. All chrome is in very good and shiny condition apart both rear triangles which has gone a bit milky. Easy to replace tho. Wheels are in good/very good condition. It all obviously depends on our individual standards/ratings. Car has been clayed if not every than every other wash, why not. Regularly waxed. Let me put it this way, an average clean takes me approx 6-7 hours so you get the idea.
Inside Condition
I would honestly say interior is in very good condition. I took same pride in cleaning interior and looking after it as on the outside. At least 4 times a year all leather has been cleaned and two coats of leather balm/conditioner been applied. There is no excessive wear or cracks. Driver seat and arm rest in in good/very good condition where elsewhere condition is very good. Door cards have very minimal wear, only one rear left one has a 10mm cut on the arm rest. Headlining is in very clean state, apart a little make up marks on the passenger’s sun visor.
To be honest, some of the seat belts could be a bit cleaner if you are twisted as me, don't know why I never got round washing them.
Full VDCS scan attached as well.
£6,000 (strictly no offers)
PM if interested
Code:
Monday,07,November,2016,15:00:01:36862
VCDS — Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x64
VCDS Version: 16.8.0.3 (x64)
Data version: 20160803 DS255
www.Ross-Tech.com
VIN: WAUZZZ4E46N018372 License Plate: A8 RRU 7/11/2016
Mileage: 253950km-157797mi Repair Order:
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Chassis Type: 4E (4E0)
Scan: 01 02 03 05 06 07 08 09 15 16 17 19 1E 25 34 36 37 38 42 46
47 4F 52 53 55 56 61 62 67 72 76 77
VIN: WAUZZZ4E46N018372 Mileage: 253950km-157797miles
00-Steering Angle Sensor — Status: OK 0000
01-Engine — Status: Malfunction 0010
02-Auto Trans — Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes — Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. — Status: OK 0000
06-Seat Mem. Pass — Status: Malfunction 0010
07-Control Head — Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC — Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. — Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags — Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel — Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments — Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway — Status: OK 0000
1E-Media Player 2 — Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer — Status: OK 0000
34-Level Control — Status: OK 0000
36-Seat Mem. Drvr — Status: OK 0000
37-Navigation — Status: OK 0000
38-Roof Electronics — Status: Malfunction 0010
42-Door Elect, Driver — Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. — Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System — Status: OK 0000
4F-Centr. Electr. II — Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. — Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake — Status: OK 0000
55-Headlight Range — Status: OK 0000
56-Radio — Status: OK 0000
61-Battery Regul. — Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left — Status: OK 0000
67-Voice Control — Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right — Status: OK 0000
76-Park Assist — Status: OK 0000
77-Telephone — Status: OK 0000
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Address 01: Engine Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 560 R HW: 4E0 907 560
Component: 3.7L V8/5V G 0010
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: AUX3Z0ED382579
Coding: 0011773
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 08192
VCID: 306FFF55A3ACADC210-8064
1 Fault Found:
17981 - Left Engine Mount Solenoid Valve (N144)
P1573 - 004 - Open Circuit
Readiness: 0110 1001
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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 09E-927-156.lbl
Part No SW: 4E1 910 156 D HW: 09E 927 156 B
Component: AG6 09E 3,7L5V RdW 0120
Revision: —H01--- Serial number: 0074483
Coding: 0000001
Shop #: WSC 00583 210 82263
VCID: 24470305E7540162E4-8070
No fault code found.
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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 4E0-910-517.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 517 B HW: 4E0 614 517 BC
Component: ESP 5.7 allrad H44 0510
Coding: 0008597
Shop #: WSC 02313 000 00000
VCID: 224B051DFD400F5296-8076
No fault code found.
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Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. Labels: 4E0-910-131.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 131 HW: 4E0 909 131 K
Component: FBS AUDID3 H10 0190
Revision: 01904910 Serial number: AUX3Z0ED382579
Coding: 0412672
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 58BF67F5EB9C9582B8-800C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX
Component: ELV XXXX
No fault code found.
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Address 06: Seat Mem. Pass Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 760 D HW: 4E0 959 760 B
Component: Sitzmemory BFS H02 0010
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 5DS 008 795-03
Coding: 4063328
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 24470305E7540162E4-8070
1 Fault Found:
00003 - Control Module
014 - Defective - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101110
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 69
Mileage: 199560 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2011.05.12
Time: 18:31:44
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Address 07: Control Head Labels: 4E0-910-7xx-07.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 769 P HW: 4E0 035 729
Component: Interfacebox H43 5570
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 343AT067572487
Coding: 0000002
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 08192
VCID: 3979C27170D66C8AA7-806C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4E0 910 609 C
Component: Bedienteil MMI H42 0100
Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 318AH067517024
Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 7405.01.0600000000218B0028ˇ
Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 8B0028ˇ
No fault code found.
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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 043 B HW: 4E0 820 043 D
Component: KLIMAAUTOMAT 016 0400
Revision: 00000030 Serial number: 00000000084023
Coding: 0020481
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 1C373BE5DF2439A25C-8048
No fault code found.
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Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels: 4E0-910-279.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 279 Q HW: 4E0 907 279 Q
Component: ILM Fahrer H14 0230
Coding: 0133121
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 3663C94D41C883F24A-8062
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4E2 910 113 B
Component: Wischer WWS D3 H50 0420
Coding: 00000037
Shop #: WSC 02313
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 4E0 910 557 Labels: 8K0-955-559.CLB
Component: REGENLICHTSENSORH11 0050
Coding: 00139548
Shop #: WSC 02313
No fault code found.
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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 4E0-910-655-94.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 655 D HW: 4E0 959 655 H
Component: Airbag 9.41 H12 3610
Revision: 91H12360 Serial number: 0037P000CLB-
Coding: 0431707
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 275D14099662EA7AC1-8072
Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 63328RB400D5A41EP
Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 63428RB400D5C5CE/
Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 63528RB400D5C62CU
Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 63628RB400D5C73DY
Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB400D323C7N
Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB400D32423B
No fault code found.
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Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 4E0-910-549.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 549 A HW: 4E0 953 549 B
Component: J0527 0310
Revision: 00H01000 Serial number: 90054053530058
Coding: 0112341
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 2643190D9168F372FA-8072
Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX
Component: E0221 H07 0090
No fault code found.
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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 4E0-910-xxx-17.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 931 E HW: 4E0 920 931 EX
Component: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H70 0400
Revision: D01 Serial number: AUDID3E3000006
Coding: 0032413
Shop #: WSC 01240 210 106691
VCID: 25411E01EC6EF86AF3-8070
No fault code found.
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Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 4E0-910-468.clb
Part No SW: 4E0 910 468 B HW: 4E0 907 468 E
Component: Gateway H11 0090
Revision: 11 Serial number: 20003061028100
Coding: FCFE7BDC2B7104
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 275D14099662EA7AC1-8072
No fault code found.
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Address 1E: Media Player 2 Labels: 4E0-910-111.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 111 F HW: 4E0 035 111 A
Component: CD-Changer H44 0470
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: AUZ5ZBF8038653
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 1C373BE5DF2439A25C-8048
No fault code found.
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Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 4E0-910-131.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 131 HW: 4E0 909 131 K
Component: FBS AUDID3 H10 0190
Revision: 01904910 Serial number: AUX3Z0ED382579
Coding: 0412672
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 58BF67F5EB9C9582B8-800C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX
Component: ELV XXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX ELV XXXX
No fault code found.
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Address 34: Level Control Labels: 4E0-910-553.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 553 H HW: 4E0 907 553 F
Component: LUFTFDR.-CDC H06 4480
Coding: 0012310
Shop #: WSC 00583 210 82263
VCID: 285F17359B7CE502C8-807C
No fault code found.
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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 760 D HW: 4E0 959 760 B
Component: Sitzmemory FS H02 0010
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 5DS 008 795-03
Coding: 4063338
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 24470305E7540162E4-8070
No fault code found.
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Address 37: Navigation Labels: 4E0-910-88x-37.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 888 P HW: 4E0 919 887 D
Component: MNS ECE H47 1060
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 364AG067521315
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 3B75D8797AEA5E9AB5-806E
No fault code found.
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Address 38: Roof Electronics Labels: 4E0-910-135.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 135 A HW: 4E0 907 135 A
Component: Dachknoten D3 H03 0090
Serial number: 00000532900056
Coding: 0035968
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 1D3136E1C43E30AAAB-8048
3 Faults Found:
02139 - Control Circuit for Left Front Interior Lights
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 92
Mileage: 253952 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2016.11.07
Time: 14:53:00
00211 - Control Circuit for Rear Illumination Lights
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 92
Mileage: 253952 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2016.11.07
Time: 14:53:00
02138 - Control Circuit for Front Right Interior Lights
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 92
Mileage: 253952 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2016.11.07
Time: 14:53:00
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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver Labels: 4E1-910-802-42.lbl
Part No SW: 4E1 910 802 B HW: 4E2 959 802 B
Component: T¸rsteuer.FS BRM003 0100
Coding: 0028462
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 204F0F15F34C1D4280-8074
No fault code found.
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Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: 4E0-910-289.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 289 B HW: 4E0 907 289
Component: Komfortgeraet H05 0010
Revision: 00100005 Serial number: W040601040009
Coding: 0004317
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 285F17359B7CE502C8-807C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4E0 907 719
Component: Neigungssensor H04 0020
No fault code found.
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Address 47: Sound System Labels: 4E0-910-223.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 223 R HW: 4E0 035 223 G
Component: DSP-High D3 H02 0120
Revision: PROD_01 Serial number: 00000000200773
Coding: 0000027
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 2C57EB258F84C9222C-8078
No fault code found.
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Address 4F: Centr. Electr. II Labels: None
Part No SW: 4E0 910 280 A HW: 4E0 907 280 A
Component: ILM Beifahrer H11 0070
Revision: Serial number: 00000000077022
Coding: 0010101
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 1E3331EDC9382BB2B2-804A
No fault code found.
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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. Labels: 4E1-910-802-52.lbl
Part No SW: 4E1 910 802 B HW: 4E2 959 801 B
Component: T¸rsteuer.BF BRM003 0100
Coding: 0028462
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 204F0F15F34C1D4280-8074
No fault code found.
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Address 53: Parking Brake Labels: 4E0-910-801.clb
Part No SW: 4E0 910 801 C HW: 4E0 907 801 A
Component: EPB A32C0220 H02 0220
Revision: A32C0220
Coding: 0000331
Shop #: WSC 00583 210 82263
VCID: 1F4D0CE9CE3222BAB9-804A
No fault code found.
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Address 55: Headlight Range Labels: 4F0-910-357.lbl
Part No SW: 4L0 910 357 HW: 4L0 907 357
Component: AFS 1 H01 0040
Revision: 00000001 Serial number:
Coding: 0000018
Shop #: WSC 01240 210 106691
VCID: 69D9523140F61C0A17-803C
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4F0 941 329 B
Component: AFS-Modul links H01 0010
Subsystem 2 - Part No: 4F0 941 329 B
Component: AFS-Modul rechtsH01 0010
No fault code found.
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Address 56: Radio Labels: 4E0-910-541.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 541 T HW: 4E0 035 541 L
Component: TUNER EU/US/RDW H42 0630
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 304AG067613490
Coding: 0000001
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 3169FA51A8A6A4CA1F-8064
No fault code found.
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Address 61: Battery Regul. Labels: 4E0-910-181.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 181 C HW: 4E0 915 181 C
Component: J0644 BEM H12 0550
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 00000000009034
Shop #: WSC 00583 210 56384
VCID: 204F0F15F34C1D4280-8074
Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4E0 915 105 A
Component: von VA0 7777777777
Coding: 344530393135313035412056413037373737373737373737
Shop #: WSC 12345 128 00289
No fault code found.
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Address 62: Door, Rear Left Labels: 4E0-910-802.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 802 A HW: 4E0 959 801 C
Component: T¸rsteuer.HL BRM003 0100
Coding: 0028462
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 1E3331EDC9382BB2B2-804A
No fault code found.
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Address 67: Voice Control Labels: 4E0-910-75x-67.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 754 S HW: 4E0 035 753 A
Component: SDS 3502 UK H45 0630
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 00000512220101
Shop #: WSC 12336 024 394758
VCID: 3663C94D41C883F24A-8062
No fault code found.
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Address 72: Door, Rear Right Labels: 4E0-910-802.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 802 A HW: 4E0 959 802 C
Component: T¸rsteuer.HR BRM003 0100
Coding: 0028462
Shop #: WSC 02311 785 00200
VCID: 1E3331EDC9382BB2B2-804A
No fault code found.
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Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 4E0-910-283.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 283 C HW: 4E0 919 283 C
Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H12 0030
Revision: 00H12000 Serial number: 08720601002460
Coding: 0201008
Shop #: WSC 02313 785 00200
VCID: 23450019E25A065A9D-8076
No fault code found.
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Address 77: Telephone Labels: 4E0-910-336.lbl
Part No SW: 4E0 910 336 M HW: 4E0 862 335
Component: Handyvorb2 H00 1130
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 00000000000000
Coding: 0010900
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 2C57EB258F84C9222C-8078
No fault code found.
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