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Old 8th March 2013, 02:17 PM
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Whilst working on the boot lock and camera last weekend, the often experienced phenomenon of the 'black hole' occurred!

First, a role of black electrical tape disappeared from the face of the earth, but, to keep the universe in balance, it was replaced by this this widget, which is an inch in diameter.

Has anyone any idea what it is?

I had the boot lid trim removed as well as the n/s panels around the cd auto-changer etc (and the auto-changer itself).

You could make a TV show out of this concept, perhaps?
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Old 8th March 2013, 02:30 PM
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You could make a TV show out of this concept, perhaps?
You probably could but best to avoid any combination of the words "It" "Fix" and "Jim" in the title might be good advice
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Old 8th March 2013, 04:34 PM
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Well, magically the role of black electrical tape turned up well hidden placed on the black ECU/electrical gubbins cover in my car.
Hows about that then guys and gals!

Well,it was my tape, Jim.
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Old 11th March 2013, 08:35 AM
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You probably could but best to avoid any combination of the words "It" "Fix" and "Jim" in the title might be good advice
I think thats ok Jim it's just touching kids that needs to be well avoided.

Not sure what the wiget is though, maybe a screwdriver end / bit holder?
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Old 12th March 2013, 01:05 PM
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is it the plastic 'bolt' that holds down the spare wheel?
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Old 12th March 2013, 02:23 PM
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Dunno, but I'll check. Thanks
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is it the plastic 'bolt' that holds down the spare wheel?
No, its much smaller than that.
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Old 17th March 2013, 01:57 PM
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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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