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Old 20th January 2015, 04:27 PM
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Hi Guys and girls

I'm just in the process of buying a D3 A8 3.0 TDI 2005. Does anyone know what month in 2005 Audi started producing the face lift model ?
Also, i have heard, that you can program the HVAC's timer to warm the vehicles interior prior leaving for work in the mornings, is this true ?

Any more info on buying one of these would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 20th January 2015, 04:44 PM
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To narrow it down a bit, I'm pretty sure it happened between September 2004 and March 2005 because mine was a '54' plate which had the updated front, not the 'double grille' from pre-2005.
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Old 20th January 2015, 04:59 PM
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Welcome to the forum Russell -
The D3 I drive most of the time was registered 29/4/05 and has the full grille
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Old 20th January 2015, 10:11 PM
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Hi Russell, I believe it slightly depends on the engine version, but I couldn't tell which month it was for 3.0TDI. Obviously the facelift is easily recognized so why does it matter?

From memory 3.0TDI had upgraded timing chain or tensioner at some point around 2005, I'm sure someone here can confirm if this is correct?

With regards to the timer, yes but you'll need an extra pump, see this thread: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9355
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Old 29th January 2015, 01:51 PM
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Thanks for the reply's.
I have seen a few 2005' with the facelift and i didnt want to buy a car that had it retro fitted, i want origional.
I have recently found one that has a genuine 77000 miles with full Audi main dealer service history with all previous receipts and mots. Sounds too good to be true
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