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Forum: A8 / S8 (D5 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2018, 05:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 36,816
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

For those of you who have spent some time in the...

For those of you who have spent some time in the new 19, can you expand on your thoughts of the knob-less interior center controls? My wife and I have had two A8L models ('06 new, and '12 new) and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-22-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Anything but Goodyear for 20"?

Getting ready to replace the third set of Goodyear F1's on the 2012 A8L, and absolutely hate the tire. It's been the only available tire for this OE wheel since day one. Three sets in 57k miles....
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
05-16-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,434
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Resolved: Replaced fuel regulator (along...

Resolved:

Replaced fuel regulator (along with low pressure units from the other day). Appears to be resolved for now.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,434
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Delayed/sluggish start? 2012 A8L

About 3 months ago we noticed the ignition was a bit hesitant. Not too delayed, but a split second or two enough to notice. Blew it off. Still going on. Took it in for check at dealer. Dealer...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

UPDATE It's been a couple months since the...

UPDATE

It's been a couple months since the suspension components were replaced, and after allowing enough driving time for the suspension to settle, this is nearly gone!

We still hear it once...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,308
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

I had posted some info here: ...

I had posted some info here:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d4-platform-discussion-190/12-a8l-making-whoop-noise-2833493/page5/

It's been a couple months since the suspension components...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-09-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

That sounds more like something loose. The...

That sounds more like something loose.

The 'whoop' noise I refer to is clearly a 'whoop' - a quick, relatively high pitched sound. It is not continuous, happens mostly at dips in the pavement,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-06-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Cool, thanks. Took some work, the shade was...

Cool, thanks.

Took some work, the shade was lower than it should be, but I was able to snag it and reconnect the lift rod.

Appreciate it!
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-01-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

'12 A8L side window shade fix?

Hate being on the road with this thing not working....stick goes straight up on its own without the shade.

Will hit the dealer next week but is there any quick fix for the rear side window shade?...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Still doing the same thing, if not worse. First...

Still doing the same thing, if not worse. First 10 minutes are the worst.

Anyone with resolution steps chime in, as Audi seems to have no clue.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-06-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,308
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Anyone had any luck resolving this issue yet? ...

Anyone had any luck resolving this issue yet? Seems to be as bad, or worse. Usually on first 10 minutes from cold start. There has to be some history but Audi says nothing in the tech bulletins.
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,308
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Creaking suspension?

See this thread regarding the WHOOP noise:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2857231

Main shaft and bushings replaced, DID NOT RESOLVE. Still makes the whoop noise, mostly over...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-22-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Too soon to know. The hesitation was only brief,...

Too soon to know. The hesitation was only brief, and only happened twice in two weeks.

Drove the car 12 miles yesterday after service, but not enough to know there was any resolution yet (though...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Updated this and other issues: ...

Updated this and other issues:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24511492#post24511492
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Updated this and other issues: ...

Updated this and other issues:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24511492#post24511492
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 31,082
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Updated this and other issues. ...

Updated this and other issues.

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24511492#post24511492
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,224
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

UPDATE: Whoop noise, hesitation, MMI/Phone issues

Three threads involved, linked below.


https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2841402&page=4

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2857020
...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-19-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 31,082
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Has anyone had resolution on this yet? Just...

Has anyone had resolution on this yet?

Just noticed this starting on our '12 A8L over the past few months, intermittent at best, but alarming as hell when it does happen.

Taking it in tomorrow...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-18-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Kind of doubt that one, but I remember long ago...

Kind of doubt that one, but I remember long ago that hung over assembly folks on Monday and Friday had higher rates of failures. :D

Beyond that, the car WAS fine for the first year - no issues,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

No change - car has been shut off and locked so...

No change - car has been shut off and locked so the loop would reset, multiple times, no difference.

Between annoyances like this, and the bigger one regarding the 'whoop' sound from the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

'12 A8L, phone still working but MMI does not display

Settings are all the same as they've been for two years, but now the phone brings in a call and the radio display remains on the MMI instead of flipping to phone.

Also noticed no way to end call...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
10-18-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Was asked to drop car off for the district...

Was asked to drop car off for the district service guy to review today.

-they have ruled a lot of things out
-it made the noise one time
-they lowered the tire pressure on all four (was higher...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
10-06-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 30,716
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Wow, this is some crazy story, really sorry to...

Wow, this is some crazy story, really sorry to hear it (I have a '12 A8L with other issues).

My company deals with fiber optic audio/ipod/bluetooth devices (distributor), one thing comes to mind...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
10-06-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

Angry UPDATE: Well it's been a few weeks now since...

UPDATE:

Well it's been a few weeks now since the 'fix'...and the whoop is back.

Drove yesterday, 5.5 hours all highway, and heard it 6-7 times. It's obviously not fixed. Also don't believe...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
09-09-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,564
Posted By Eric (Plug Guy)

The only thing available was the OE Goodyears. ...

The only thing available was the OE Goodyears. Decided to do this as the car was sitting over a week with one bald, one near bald, and one with nail. Really did not love the Goodyears, but did not...
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