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Originally Posted by hunker7
Part number was 8L0951605A
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That's what I replaced mine with, which I got from an '04 A4, which is supposed to be more reliable. The batteries are the weak point.
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Originally Posted by hunker7
Would it be worth opening it up, replacing batteries before fitting? Just to future proof it?
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I think a few on here have done that, but the two halves of the unit are pretty well stuck together. Having hacked my broken one apart (for curiosity), you need to cut through about 5mm of plastic all the way around the joint.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts
My DIY jobs -
Replaced alarm horn,
Replaced Coolant Temp sensor,
Updated RNS-D firmware,
Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV,
Dashcam Installation,
Retrofitted Rear Blinds,
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror,
Chrome Boot Struts
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2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights
My DIY jobs -
Fan Jet Windscreen Washers,
Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds