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Old 24th September 2019, 09:46 PM
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Default Pistonheads - Shed Buying Guide, Audi A8 D2

An interesting write up but confirming the fact it’s one of the finest cars ever made.

Though of course we already knew that.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...-audi-a8/41011
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Old 25th September 2019, 08:14 AM
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Lots of surprisingly accurate observations, apart from this very confusing one:
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The gears that drive the MMI information screens fail, preventing the screen from popping up on ignition as it's meant to. You can pay a dealer a hefty sum to sort that or, if you're methodical and patient, you can mend it at home by following one of the many online guides.
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Old 25th September 2019, 08:33 AM
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I was reading this on the train into work today. Also picked up on the D3 reference to the MMI display!

it is a lovely car to own though, just need to sort out the clicking HVAC motors!
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it is a lovely car to own though, just need to sort out the clicking HVAC motors!
O/T but have you tried running basic settings on the motors? Can resolve a number of problems....
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Agreed with the above give them a wiggle with VAGOM
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O/T but have you tried running basic settings on the motors? Can resolve a number of problems....
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Agreed with the above give them a wiggle with VAGOM
Thanks, I may have done it before but will try again sometime and see if it helps. Not such a problem in the colder weather.
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