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Bunk beds
![]() ![]() So, latest status: Fuel line clamps are done. Brakes are done, but we have a sticky nsf caliper which needs investigating. The cylinder-specific misfires are caused by bad ignition modules. Cyl 4 (worst misfire) is driven by channel 2 on module 1. Swap them over and the misfire moves to cyl 3 - driven by channel 2 on module 2. Its also reporting random multiple misfires (which wasn't solved by replacing the fuel) so all channels on both modules are suspect. The ABS module is showing 'return pump v39 intermittent' and looking at the data, the relay is chattering on and off. At the same time it and the TCU are also showing 'brake switch F implausible' - a very common problem which is also evident in my D2 and the C5 in the pic so three of those on order. I'm hoping the ABS controller is being confused by the switch and once thats fixed it'll stop chattering the relay. Hopefully...! The relay for the solenoid valves is also showing a problem though which is less hopeful. We'll find out tomorrow. |
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. ![]() |
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Oh and we have 54 hours in to it so far between us
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Mine had intermittent issue first gradually getting worse, I think amps develop dry joint in inner connections over time. I saved my old one and was going to cut it open and investigate but never got round it and don't even know where is it now or if I still have it.
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Thanks for that ^
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It's Alive!
Michaela has worked wonders but with ingenuity and sheer hard work Dezzy's bus is off to MOT Friday. It's required the addition of an ABS pump but it drives. The replacement ignition amps cured the misfires completely. Which is nice!
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. ![]() |
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Woo Hoo!!
Well done you both ![]()
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Unfortunately celebrations are somewhat premature
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Well done for persevering! ![]()
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I replaced the fuel pump a few years ago and she gets funny about running on a low tank even after playing with the pump assume 3 times and feeling it seat properly, I think, maybe. Ate you sure you're thrashing it hard enough? It likes a good thrashing. Maybe it's still got its ass in its hand about being laid up for so long.
Pump was a genuine Siemens.
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