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Originally Posted by IT
Its too shallow to be part of the big multi block. The strips inside that are always blue in my experience.
If I was a betting man, I'd say its more likely from a parrot or some similar aftermarket rubbish that has been removed in a hurry at some point and the wires just tucked behind.
I imagine lifting the passenger side floor mats, wooden cover and left hand transmission tunnel cover may reveal some more aftermarketisms as there is little room around the glovebox itself for modules, but its a common wiring route for hacks.....  |
I thought I would have a look yesterday evening and attempt to remove the wire as per Ian's suggestion (if it wasn't connected to something important).
I tugged from behind the glove box to get the wire dangling from underneath the glove box. I then removed the floor mat and then the carpet.
Oh dear!
Dampness
Not soaking, but a thin layer of moisture on the black plastic under the mat and the wooden board looked as though it was damp in a "wet cardboard" kind of way.
It was dark and cold so I just left it and came inside and today it's not much warmer so I shall look at it another day.
I found a thread on this forum that linked to this
page so I guess I will be blowing air through tubes in the near future if nothing else gives rise to the cause.
Funny (not!) how one thing leads to another isn't it?
I've got a problem with:
a) Some of my glowing cabin lights (nav controls, vents, little red ambience lights under mirror, dash swtiches etc.) not working
b) My rear ceiling central interior light (not rear reading lights) not working when the doors are opened or the switch is "on" but working when the front interior light switch is switched "on".
c) ALL parking sensors clicking audibly (when my ear is very close to them) but the error beep and flashing parking sensor switch going off when reverse is selected.
d) The rear window demister taking AGES (10-15 minutes) to clear the screen, perhaps due to too much moisture inside the car.
I wonder how many of the above are related to dampness in the electrics/relays or whether it's just faulty components and replacement parts will need to be sourced from our sponsors? A good dry-out will be first. If anyone recognises the above as common faults with easy solutions then your input would be appreciated.
Dean
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Future work on "Red Dwarf": Fridge, solar sunroof, radio-controlled clock, interior and exterior dimming mirrors, Alcantara headlining/pillars/rear shelf, rear US outer lights, passenger memory seat, rear electric (lumbar and headrest) heated seats, Servotronic.
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Current:
2002 A8 D2 S8 FE -
"Red Dwarf" - Misano Red - Platinum/Silver Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE and hidden Dension Bluetooth, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, FE Wheels, Phone Prep with Nokia 6210, Detachable Towbar, Rear Blinds, S8 plate but no other optional extras
1st Place Winner - A8Parts Annual UK Meet 2018
1st Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2018
2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2019
2002 A8L D2 with a factory fitted S8 engine and drivetrain - "Evergreen" - Irish Green Pearl (TBC) - magnolia leather seats with magnolia door cards/door trims, magnolia leather head-lining, extended leather pack 3 (dark green leather dash, upper door cards, steering wheel, lower dash, centre tunnel and rear parcel shelf), factory black external trim (in lieu of chrome), self-levelling suspension, Servotronic, Brembo brakes, "gullideckel" / "man-hole cover" / "pie-plate" 8Jx18 polished 10-hole design wheels typically seen on the W12, Park Distance Control, heated windscreen, multifunction steering wheel, Vavona burl (burr-walnut) wood inserts with cream/magnolia door switch trims, phone preparation to the front with Nokia 6091 phone, phone preparation to the rear with Nokia 6091 phone on the central rear console, third phone preparation in the rear centre console, rear blinds, rear headrest release feature, rear electric heated seats with lumbar and recline function (the rear passenger seat has the facility to move the front passenger seat forward), BOSE audio, Rear Screen Entertainment (RSE) with dual factory fitted Alpine screens, integrated DVD player (under the centre of the rear bench with 4 DVD storage slots) and two remote controls (the controls and inputs for the RSE are in the rear centre console and the screens can operate independently of each other,) factory supplied leather headrest covers to hide the rear screens, rear vanity mirrors (standard A8L), dark green rear wedge footrests with cream piping, front passenger memory seat, dark green floor carpeting and mats – piped in cream, rear slumber pillows for the headrests, integrated fridge with integrated tumblers inside the rear centre headrest bar compartment, solar roof, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, factory driver’s seat fire extinguisher, tire pressure monitoring system, first aid kit, 12 V socket in the boot, TRACKER, derestricted – top speed is 155mph plus
2007 A6 Allroad C6 3.0TDI Quattro - Highland Green (Audi Exclusive Colour) - Cream leather interior with Wood, Advanced MMI, Keyless, Bose, Advanced PDC, Sunroof, Heated Memory Seats, Adaptive Xenons, Adaptive Air Suspension, Servotronic
Previous (went to good homes):
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport -
"Big Red" - Tornado Red (Special Order) - Twist Interior, PDC, Passenger Memory Seats, Symphony II with BOSE, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, 20" FE Wheels, Servotronic Steering
2002 A8 D2 2.8 Quattro Sport - Aqua Blue Pearl - Twist Interior, PDC, Sat Nav Plus with BOSE, Multi-changer, Heated Front Seats, Bi-Xenons, Auto-dimming Mirrors, Avus Wheels
