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Forum: D4 - Everything Else 3rd June 2025, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By ainarssems
That makes sense. Just had a look at D4 diagrams...

That makes sense. Just had a look at D4 diagrams and they got rid of the front torque mount that was used on D3 and D2 so it's probably harder on side mounts without the front mount. And smaller...
Forum: D4 - Everything Else 3rd June 2025, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By ainarssems
The first question is why you want to change...

The first question is why you want to change them?

The engine monts are very likely to be 'electrical', check if there is a plug on them. In these the electrical valves usually fail but it's...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 3rd June 2025, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By ainarssems
It's unlikely to be the bottle itself unless it's...

It's unlikely to be the bottle itself unless it's broken by water turning to ice and expanding in severe winter.

On my old A6 the grommet between pump and bottle started leaking, was not easy to...
Forum: D2 - Everything else 1st June 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,735
Posted By ainarssems
In my experience once it's shipped, it arrives in...

In my experience once it's shipped, it arrives in 2-3 working days but sometimes it takes long time before it's shipped. It looks like they may keep the more common items in stock and ship quickly...
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 25th May 2025, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By ainarssems
The biggest difference is that VXUH22I uses more...

The biggest difference is that VXUH22I uses more traditional design with narrow Iridium centre electrode and flat shaped Platinium disc on ground electrode, on IXUH22FTT ground electrode has thin...
Forum: D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV 24th May 2025, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,181
Posted By ainarssems
It's probably the speaker itself if you hear...

It's probably the speaker itself if you hear faint sound. I think the sound you hear is from the tweeter but the main speaker has either gone or disconnected. I would open the door and either take...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 13th May 2025, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,245
Posted By ainarssems
When no specs can be found for exact part, use...

When no specs can be found for exact part, use the default values for screw size. Is it M6?, around 10Nm should be in ball park for regular M6, maybe a little dab of threadlock if you are worried...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 7th May 2025, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By ainarssems
Was the electric fan on radiator working?

Was the electric fan on radiator working?
Forum: Daily banter 21st April 2025, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,299
Posted By ainarssems
I don't think I have subscribed to any threads...

I don't think I have subscribed to any threads but I used to get emails for private messages but not any more.
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 5th April 2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,095
Posted By ainarssems
Just to make it clear, there are 2 parts of the...

Just to make it clear, there are 2 parts of the key that are in no way linked to each other and can be mixed and moved from one key to another and each part/issue need to be tackled separately.
...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 3rd April 2025, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,095
Posted By ainarssems
It does not matter which key is in ignition if...

It does not matter which key is in ignition if you are only programming the remote part as only immobilizer part is read by the coil around ignition lock.

Also, if you are just resyncing remote...
Forum: Owners Meets 23rd March 2025, 09:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,710
Posted By ainarssems
I am bad with names too but the faces I do...

I am bad with names too but the faces I do recognise, it seems like everybody has put on some weight, so it's not just me getting fat.:ROFL:
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st March 2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,731
Posted By ainarssems
0.4A is too high. On a 90 Ah battery that would...

0.4A is too high. On a 90 Ah battery that would be 225 hours or 9.4 days to completely discharge battery, considering that it's not recommended to discharge lead-acid batteries below 50%, you would...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th March 2025, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,572
Posted By ainarssems
If you need to pay somebody else to do it, I am...

If you need to pay somebody else to do it, I am not sure it makes sense to clean and regrease. If it does not help, you will have to pay for work again. Parts are not that expensive compared to...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th March 2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,267
Posted By ainarssems
Never had to do anything with auto linkage but...

Never had to do anything with auto linkage but here are my thoughts.

Where is the selector position fixed? At the lever or on the gearbox? If it's at the lever, is there any adjustment for linkage...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 11th March 2025, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,572
Posted By ainarssems
You probably need new outer CV joints, they are...

You probably need new outer CV joints, they are clicking as they get stuck and then jump free.

If you catch it early, it may be possible to get away with just opening them up, cleaning and...
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 7th March 2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,178
Posted By ainarssems
Try connecting manually to ECU2, I think it's...

Try connecting manually to ECU2, I think it's address 11. ECU1 is 01.
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 28th February 2025, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 35,370
Posted By ainarssems
Video does not help much, it's not the same as...

Video does not help much, it's not the same as real life, especially on a crappy small cheap phone speaker. Maybe would be better on proper speakers. The only thing it does, is that timing kind of...
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 26th February 2025, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 35,370
Posted By ainarssems
I would be more inclined to think lurching is...

I would be more inclined to think lurching is more related to transmission or engine. Engine mounts, gearbox mounts, rear diff mounts, propshaft middle bearing mount. Or gearbox/ torque converter...
Forum: D2 - Interior Electrics 21st February 2025, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,731
Posted By ainarssems
13.5V at battery is probably OK, it is higher...

13.5V at battery is probably OK, it is higher than battery can provide on it's own so alternator is pushing some juice in battery. The voltage will depend on what alternator is supplying, voltage...
Forum: Daily banter 5th February 2025, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,782
Posted By ainarssems
Have not used them recently but the parts I got...

Have not used them recently but the parts I got from them in the he past have lasted well without any issues. https://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk

Some other CV joint boots from other suppliers...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Audi / VW car items 3rd December 2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,455
Posted By ainarssems
For sale electrical coolant pump and hoses for D3 parking heater retrofit

I bought these when I had D3 , but sold the car before got them fitted, kept the pump thinking I might need the pump for Q7 but turned out it already had the pump so it's been sitting forgotten in...
Forum: D4 - Everything Else 25th October 2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,391
Posted By ainarssems
You can get them on eBay, I used it before for Q7...

You can get them on eBay, I used it before for Q7 as I do not have manual and the sticker on spare wheel we'll is faded unreadable. Here is one example, it's just the first one I found it might be...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Generic car items 18th October 2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,764
Posted By ainarssems
Maybe this one? Not a 4S but should be OK for...

Maybe this one? Not a 4S but should be OK for spare and not far from you, could pop over to collect and get it fitted for £10 extra. A bit of mixed feedback but if going over yourself, you could...
Forum: Daily banter 24th September 2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,466
Posted By ainarssems
Not sure police will do much other than talk to...

Not sure police will do much other than talk to women but if she denies it, probably will not take further. Cannot see the actual damage happening and cannot see the women's face ice to identify her....
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 1st September 2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,065
Posted By ainarssems
Is it still braking all wheels or mostly just...

Is it still braking all wheels or mostly just one? Can you see pressure reading in VCDS when it's happening? If it's all wheels and you can see pressure, considering you already replaced master...
Forum: D2 - Wheels and Tyres 27th August 2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,375
Posted By ainarssems
PS4 and PS4s did not last that long compared to...

PS4 and PS4s did not last that long compared to some other Michelin tyres, still quite long life compared to some other brands.

No personal experience with PS5 but compound is supposed to be...
Forum: Daily banter 18th August 2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,558
Posted By ainarssems
I think it should be OK, I think it only needs a...

I think it should be OK, I think it only needs a code if moved to different car. It's the old cars that needed code even if still in the same car but battery died or was disconnected.
Forum: D4 - Body and Exterior 11th August 2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 53,373
Posted By ainarssems
Probably balls seized to to lack of use, try...

Probably balls seized to to lack of use, try pressing them in one by one. Or maybe a mismatch between two parts.
Forum: Daily banter 13th July 2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,810
Posted By ainarssems
I also find that Waze is better for traffic and...

I also find that Waze is better for traffic and updates faster, it makes sense as it's community driven with drivers reporting issues. But for new roads or new estates, they usually appear on Google...
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 11th June 2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,102
Posted By ainarssems
Mee too. I am with Tesco(O2) on the phone and...

Mee too. I am with Tesco(O2) on the phone and there are some areas around here that do not have 4G coverage(or signal is too weak) and it drops down to 3G. Or sometimes 4G is so slow because of weak...
Forum: For Sale and Wanted - Cars 31st May 2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,113
Posted By ainarssems
That's not much time left till Monday. What's the...

That's not much time left till Monday. What's the scrap value? Webuyany car values it pretty low with many assumptions so would probably be even lower. I am kind of tempted if it is cheap enough and...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 29th May 2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 78,564
Posted By ainarssems
I suppose you can legitimately return back from...

I suppose you can legitimately return back from the appointment if it failed as well? Unless it's dangerous.
Forum: D4 - Engine Bay 26th May 2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,952
Posted By ainarssems
Open up ECU, check for dry solder joints??? Or...

Open up ECU, check for dry solder joints??? Or check for shorted MOSFETs or other drivers inside ECU.
Forum: VCDS (aka Vagcom) 23rd May 2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,548
Posted By ainarssems
You have no response from immobilizer because on...

You have no response from immobilizer because on 2002 there is no separate immobilizer like on pre 1998 cars, it's integrated in instrument cluster. You cannot get code with VCDS, there may be some...
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 18th May 2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,725
Posted By ainarssems
Steering angle sensor fault will give those...

Steering angle sensor fault will give those lights on. Failing battery can give all sorts of weird things and usually multiple weird things. If the steering angle sensor is the only fault, it's...
Forum: Other marques 16th May 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,863,109
Posted By ainarssems
I did not go after seeing video on YouTube when...

I did not go after seeing video on YouTube when it was in London. It was cordoned off, could not get close, touch or get in it so decided not worth going.
Forum: D3 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 13th May 2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,065
Posted By ainarssems
Probably master brake cylinder getting stuck and...

Probably master brake cylinder getting stuck and not releasing properly all the way, had it on A6. Brakes are dragging a bit, heat up, brake fluid expands and presses brake pads harder and heat them...
Forum: Other marques 8th May 2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 3,863,109
Posted By ainarssems
Cybertruck is touring the Europe. I am thinking...

Cybertruck is touring the Europe. I am thinking abou going to Birmingham(Solihull) on Sunday to see it in person.

https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/events/cyberodyssey?lat=52.289125&lng=-0.600363

Any...
Forum: D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 30th April 2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 78,564
Posted By ainarssems
For the bush you probably need to take off the...

For the bush you probably need to take off the arm and do it on the press. Sometimes bushes can be looking pretty sorry from the outside but not having excess movement. I would not replace it based...
Forum: Daily banter 23rd April 2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,116
Posted By ainarssems
You must make a SORN if your vehicle is not...

You must make a SORN if your vehicle is not insured (even for a short time, for example because there’s a delay renewing your policy). This was brought in quite long time ago, maybe 10 years ago. I...
Forum: Daily banter 22nd April 2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,116
Posted By ainarssems
Where did you look for short term cover and how...

Where did you look for short term cover and how would it work regarding road tax?

I briefly checked it couple of years ago and most short term covers were meant for additional cover for the car...
Forum: D3 - Engine Bay 3rd April 2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,953
Posted By ainarssems
It's a bit of a long shot and hard to say without...

It's a bit of a long shot and hard to say without experiencing symptoms in person. Could it be climate control fan touching the casing?

I had kind of similar experience on Q7 after replacing...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 23rd March 2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,376
Posted By ainarssems
Plastic going through the engine probably would...

Plastic going through the engine probably would not do any harm, if anything it would go through engine and get stuck in cat. It might just burn up in cat and not cause any issues or it may...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 22nd March 2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,376
Posted By ainarssems
I am wondering if it would be possible to remove...

I am wondering if it would be possible to remove the plastic flap, weld the broken arm, then securely reattach the plastic flap.
Forum: D4 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering 21st March 2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,316
Posted By ainarssems
Sorry, no experience changing it on D4 but seems...

Sorry, no experience changing it on D4 but seems a bit suspicious that it works when you start moving. I would think it's not enough vacuum in idle and when you start moving and rpm increase you have...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th March 2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,376
Posted By ainarssems
O2 sensors do not work that fast they just...

O2 sensors do not work that fast they just measure average and trim fuel for whole bank, you can expect response time 0.5-2sec, in that time each cylinder in idle fires 5-10 times. Plus the glasses...
Forum: D2 - Fuel and Exhausts 20th March 2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,376
Posted By ainarssems
I don't think it's ideal to run it with one flap...

I don't think it's ideal to run it with one flap missing, either have them all or remove all. That cylinder will be getting more or less air compared to other cylinders depending on rpm but the same...
Forum: D2 - Engine Bay 19th March 2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,154
Posted By ainarssems
Could very well be fuel pump gone. Have seen it...

Could very well be fuel pump gone. Have seen it happen couple of times when battery goes low. Voltage goes down, amps have to go up to keep power up, too much amps for too long and it burns out.
Forum: D4 - Interior Electrics 18th March 2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,382
Posted By ainarssems
Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There...

Looks like it's a copy of VAG tool T40178. There are cheaper listings on eBay and Amazon...
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