Just resurrecting this thread (there are others roughly in parallel, but I started this one  ) for James' (RS6) benefit.
This started with a PF S8 (and James has an FL) but as I said in another thread:
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Originally Posted by HPsauce
Funny thing is my PF S8 had the connector there, but the FL didn't so I cut the wires (and sealed appropriately).
Later found what was "probably" the relevant connector under the central air intake mesh.
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For reference my FL thread is here, it gives "some" information on how to find the wires and where to cut them if you can't find/verify the inline (purple?) connector.
The connector onto the pump body was pretty inaccessible. http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7247
Thinking back, I had the central mesh off a while back (looking for possible access to the dreaded scuttle drains  ) and noticed a purple connector there, seemingly in the loom to the Auxiliary Coolant Pump. As mine was already disconnected I couldn't check/test.
But if (like James) I had that problem now that would be the first thing to try; get that cover off press "REST" and open that purple connector.
If any one who has an FL and can (maybe just with the bonnet up?) hear their pump wants to test that and report back it would be of general interest. 
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant.
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
Last edited by HPsauce; 6th November 2016 at 11:38 AM.
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