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22nd January 2013, 10:45 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone. Much appreciated.
Taking all your comments on board, I realise the local running is almost certainly killing it so I'm going to give it another charge and try a different Halfords tomorrow. If they don't replace it, I'll pick a new battery up elsewhere to get the car running again as this is the priority for me. I'll get the charging system double checked next week when I have time by a third party and see if Halfords replace the battery with some evidence. If they do, I'll have a new battery to sell, or maybe I should buy my own A8 to put it in! Thanks again for the advice. 
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23rd January 2013, 07:35 AM
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Nice to hear from you again Grant. How's the old girl going (the '8, not your mum!)
 I'd still like that photo of all 3 of my '8s one day if you get a chance. I could even wash the car for you before the photos!
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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23rd January 2013, 02:33 PM
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This could be one of these rare events when a trip to your friendly main agent or a local garage may be prudent, I'd want to know the reason for the battery under/overcharging, and resolve any issues before renewing the battery. The problem could be as simple as a corroded earth wire
 Hope this helps. Paul
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23rd January 2013, 03:21 PM
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 If I leave the car with you every Saturday, you could wash and then take a photo! 
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24th January 2013, 05:09 AM
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No problem. I'll get the sponge, washing up liquid and gritty chammy ready!
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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25th January 2013, 12:07 AM
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Battery Update.
I took the battery into a different Halfords yesterday and the guy tested it and said it had passed! I asked them to keep it overnight so they tested it again today and it passed again! The member of staff was very helpful and even tried charging it for a bit and then testing it to see if he could get a different result but it was always fine. It's back in the car now so I'll keep an eye on it for a few weeks. I did a quick test with the engine running across the terminals and the reading was 14.3V. I then put on the heated rear window/lights/blower and it dropped to 14.1V and remained steady. When I put off the equipment, it rose again to 14.3V. I was under the impression that when you put on say the rear window, the voltage might drop slightly but recover quickly in a few seconds but that is not the case here. I'll have to get it into an auto electrician to get it properly checked but wondered if anyone had any further thoughts etc? Thanks. P.S. Jim, my Mum still loves the car. She drove my A6 tdi recently and asked me what was wrong with it to which I replied, "You've become an A8 snob - that's what is wrong with it"
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25th January 2013, 07:04 AM
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 But I'd still love that photo one of these days. As to the battery, it was new when you got the car, from Hafords in Robroyston. The receipt might even be in the paperwork. I've also had a wee battery 'glitch': one morning, a few months ago, it just wouldn't turnover and start. so I charged it up, fully expecting to be stumping up for a new one - but it's been fine ever since, even through the recent cold spell. 
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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