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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-13-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,163
Posted By 05SilverA8

Throttle Actuator Angle Sensor

Helping a friend with his car. While driving the EPC light, Check Engine Light and Triangle sign appear in dash light. Lights cleared by themselves after several miles driving and then came on...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,889
Posted By 05SilverA8

It is a tamper proof torx but with only 5 points...

It is a tamper proof torx but with only 5 points instead of 6.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,734
Posted By 05SilverA8

Also please keep on top of this and work until...

Also please keep on top of this and work until you get the drains cleared. I thought I had cleared the debris from mine but when a heavy continuous rain came several years back it did about $5K...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,876
Posted By 05SilverA8

When I put a rebuilt compressor in my car it was...

When I put a rebuilt compressor in my car it was quite loud and I heard it running often. I sent it back for a new one and also put 10MM washers that were coated with rubber (Orchard Supply) when I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,876
Posted By 05SilverA8

Replacing WABCO is really is not that difficult....

Replacing WABCO is really is not that difficult. If you take your time it may take about an hour to remove it and about 30-45 minutes to put it in. You DO NOT need to take off front bumper, or...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,735
Posted By 05SilverA8

You also will to update the firmware in the AMI. ...

You also will to update the firmware in the AMI. There used to be a link to the firmware available, I will look for it. You update by placing the files on a DOS formatted USB.

Mine was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 138,417
Posted By 05SilverA8

Attached are two pictures that may help. The...

Attached are two pictures that may help. The dead pedal (footrest) has a T40 that needs to be removed.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,394
Posted By 05SilverA8

Here is One...

Here is One (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/trunk-lock-replacement-2816598/) of them, I have seen others as well (one here...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,394
Posted By 05SilverA8

Do a search and you will find several prior...

Do a search and you will find several prior writeups.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,559
Posted By 05SilverA8

+1 - The first time was a little over an hour (no...

+1 - The first time was a little over an hour (no bumper cover removal) and the second time was about 35 minutes. I had to do it a second time as the rebuilt one I put in was noisy and replaced it...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By 05SilverA8

Time to get the covers, it would be well worth...

Time to get the covers, it would be well worth the $59.95 to not have to continuously re-do the lights.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,974
Posted By 05SilverA8

Mine did the exact same thing. There is a...

Mine did the exact same thing. There is a setting for the center air vent, turn it all the way clockwise. Mine now blows hot air out of all the vents. I will take a picture of settings later today.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By 05SilverA8

Once you do polish them you will need to re-do it...

Once you do polish them you will need to re-do it every 6 months or so. You can get them back to looking almost new by polishing with the kits mentioned. When you do need to re-do them it goes...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-18-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,139
Posted By 05SilverA8

Mine started peeling as well, but the place you...

Mine started peeling as well, but the place you have to be careful of is the paint around the oil fill cap. The last time I changed my oil a large piece of paint almost made it in to the valves. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,603
Posted By 05SilverA8

Johnson Controls has been the battery supplier...

Johnson Controls has been the battery supplier for Walmart. I have had very good luck with my battery from Walmart so far but I do keep the receipt handy just in case.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,374
Posted By 05SilverA8

You can get a fiber jumper here...

You can get a fiber jumper here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiber-MOST-optic-loop-AUDI-MMI-2G-3G-3G-A4-A5-A6-A7-A8-Q3-Q5-Q7-/371477710345) or PM me and I can provide one to you for a few dollars less. ...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,792
Posted By 05SilverA8

If anyone needs spare parts I just replaced the...

If anyone needs spare parts I just replaced the Passenger Side (right) Inner Tail light (fits in trunk lid) for a 2004-2007 A8 and now have a unit that can be cannibalized. The outer lens is the...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-09-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,397
Posted By 05SilverA8

Tried MMI Reboot, will scan tonight. Results of...

Tried MMI Reboot, will scan tonight. Results of scan were that the Volume control knob is not sending values. Next step will be to disassemble and utilize contact cleaner to try to resolve issue.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-08-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,397
Posted By 05SilverA8

Volume not working on MMI Control Panel

Anyone have this issue: The volume control on the MMI is not working. All other MMI button/functions seem to be fine. The volume control is working fine from the steering wheel.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-06-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,296
Posted By 05SilverA8

This post here...

This post here (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/d3-a8-s8-gearshift-cut-down-lower-shorter-profile-2870764/) on October 5'th shows the step of removal to remove to...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 79,370
Posted By 05SilverA8

It will also throw an error in VCDS scan. I have...

It will also throw an error in VCDS scan. I have removed and unplugged mine for quite some time now (3 + years). If I just plug it in and open the roof I hear the grinding noise. I either have a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-30-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,871
Posted By 05SilverA8

Make sure for the rear brakes you follow the...

Make sure for the rear brakes you follow the instructions HERE (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Audi_A8_(4E)_Parking_Brake) exactly. Otherwise you will spend unnecessary time later getting...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-25-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,030
Posted By 05SilverA8

If I end up sanding through past the veneer I...

If I end up sanding through past the veneer I will just do something like this HERE (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/painting-interior-wood-trim-progress-2843348/)...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-25-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,030
Posted By 05SilverA8

Great replies, but does anyone know how to get...

Great replies, but does anyone know how to get the innards out, the metal piece comes off somehow and the internals can be removed.

I was told this may be a veneer, the other wood panels seem...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-23-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,871
Posted By 05SilverA8

+1 to the EBC pads (RedStuff). They work really...

+1 to the EBC pads (RedStuff). They work really well and have very little brake dust. This place HERE (http://www.placeforbrakes.com/) has pretty good prices on brakes, the free shipping takes...
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