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S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2014, 06:56 AM
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Fuel Pump Replacement Recommendations
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Fuel Pump Replacement Recommendations
Fuel pump failed on my 2001 S4 and I need to order a replacement and was hoping to get some recommendations. There seems to be several options, pump only, complete assembly, standard or high...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2012, 01:39 PM
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Steering Wheel - Left Selector Switch
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Steering Wheel - Left Selector Switch
Has anyone had a problem with the left steering wheel selector? The one on my car will scroll properly but when I push down on the scroll wheel I can here the "click" of the switch but computer...
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Audi allroad
10-23-2011, 07:10 PM
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Vibration Under Load
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As a follow-up to this thread I did replace both...
As a follow-up to this thread I did replace both front drive shafts with units from Raxles and the problem was resolved. The front left inner CV joint was in the worst shape, once off of the car it...
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Audi allroad
09-21-2011, 06:45 PM
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Vibration Under Load
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Thanks much for the feedback! I kinda figured...
Thanks much for the feedback! I kinda figured that the axles were the most likely cause. Is there convenient way to inspect the CV joints prior to ordering replacements to confirm the condition?
...
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Audi allroad
09-21-2011, 06:49 AM
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Vibration Under Load
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Vibration Under Load
I have run into a somewhat peculiar condition with my 2001 Allroad and thought I'd see if anyone else had some related experience. This summer my car has developed a subtle but quite noticeable...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2011, 07:38 PM
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Halogen Parking Light to LED SWAP (pic intensive)
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Just an FYI, I tried this mod on my 2004 A8 and...
Just an FYI, I tried this mod on my 2004 A8 and the computer wouldn't buy off that the LED's were just as OK as a good old pair of bulbs. The parking lights would initially come on without an alarm,...
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Audi allroad
06-06-2011, 08:47 PM
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Higher milage owners check your cooling system
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Yes, I simply took the remains of the tee to NAPA...
Yes, I simply took the remains of the tee to NAPA and they had another plastic part made for cooling systems that was a similar size. Cost about $5 including tax.
Don
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Audi allroad
06-02-2011, 10:28 AM
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Higher milage owners check your cooling system
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Higher milage owners check your cooling system
FYI,
Had my Allroad into an independent Audi shop to have the AC system looked at and they suggested that I take immediate action with regard to the engine cooling fan. If the engine cooling fan...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2011, 07:01 PM
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air suspension
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Certinly the best thing to do is to replace the...
Certinly the best thing to do is to replace the spring, but if you'd prefer to put that expense off see the recent posing "Sliming Your A8", the link posted above. The spring is shot anyway, you'd...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2011, 06:57 PM
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Sliming Your A8
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As another follow-up. It's been a couple of...
As another follow-up. It's been a couple of weeks now and my A8 suspension is working fine. My Allroad has been on Slime for well over a year now...
I placed the suspension in Jack mode, then...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-07-2011, 04:24 AM
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Sliming Your A8
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As a follow up. The Slime did the trick, left...
As a follow up. The Slime did the trick, left the car in jack mode for 24 hr and no sag on the right front.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-05-2011, 06:31 PM
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Sliming Your A8
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They appear to be basically the same, the...
They appear to be basically the same, the compressor is very similar while the A8 springs appear to be a bit larger.
I did Slim the front passenger side spring today. It is quite simple to do,...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-02-2011, 06:18 PM
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Sliming Your A8
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It definately worked on my Allroad. Last year...
It definately worked on my Allroad. Last year the left front spring started leaking pretty bad and I applied about a half bottle of Slime and it's been good ever sense. Having said that tomorrow...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-01-2011, 05:59 PM
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Sliming Your A8
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Sliming Your A8
Hi,
Has anyone out there ever used Slime (green tire sealant)on a leaking A8 air spring? I think my right front shock is leaking a bit and want to get it stopped before it damages the compressor....
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-17-2011, 01:33 PM
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Mild Shudder During a Low Speed Turn
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Thanks for the info guys, I was hoping it was...
Thanks for the info guys, I was hoping it was just the drive system adapting to the wheel travel distances in the turn. Until now I hadn't noticed in it my other Audi's. Perhaps the longer and...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-16-2011, 04:46 PM
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Mild Shudder During a Low Speed Turn
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Mild Shudder During a Low Speed Turn
I was wondering if anyone else has noticed a mild or even faint drive system shudder or vibration when turning left or right at slow speeds (e.g. maneuvering in a parking lot)? I'm thinking / hoping...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2011, 04:38 PM
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Air Ride System Issue!
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I can't comment regarding your primary issue, but...
I can't comment regarding your primary issue, but regarding the reuse of your old compressor here's an trick I used with my Allroad. If the unit runs, but just will not build air pressure it is very...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2011, 04:19 PM
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A8 vs. 750i - why go Audi?
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Just purchased an 04 A8L last month myself. ...
Just purchased an 04 A8L last month myself. Reason, I live up in the mountains west of Denver (Dillon) and year-round commute at least twice weekly to Denver. I had to have a car that was safe,...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 10:13 PM
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Speedo Calibration
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Oops, typo'd, the tires are stock, went out in...
Oops, typo'd, the tires are stock, went out in the garage and checked they are 255/40ZR-10. So is the spare for that matter.
Based on this calculator, http://www.paspeedo.com/calculator.htm, in...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 08:29 PM
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Speedo Calibration
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Bummer. I was hoping there'd be a software based...
Bummer. I was hoping there'd be a software based solution to this problem.
Both sets of tires I have for the car, nearly new summer and brand new winter, are what I understand to be the standard...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 02:22 PM
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Used Audi A8 Buyer's Advice - It Had To Be Said
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I have had more fun owning these cars (on the 4th...
I have had more fun owning these cars (on the 4th Audi now) than any else I've owned in 40 odd years of driving. However, I could not imagine buying a used one and not be committed to being as self...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-17-2010, 02:00 PM
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Speedo Calibration
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Speedo Calibration
Searching around on this forum there have been a few posts on this topic,but as far as I could find no specific suggestions with regard to ways and means of recalibrating an A8's speedometer. Based...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-16-2010, 07:48 PM
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Vag-Com Interface Problem
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New Ross-Tech USB-CAN interface arrived today,...
New Ross-Tech USB-CAN interface arrived today, works like a champ!
Now I just have to figure out what all of the codes mean......
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-15-2010, 08:39 PM
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Replacement Cup Holder Insert
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Replacement Cup Holder Insert
I'm working through the typical little annoying items that always come up after buying a used car - typically the annoyances that drove the last owner to trade it in. One of my pet peeves about...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-12-2010, 08:24 PM
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Sunroof wind deflector motor noise
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Sunroof wind deflector motor noise
I was wondering if anyone had come across and resolved the following sunroof problem. As the window retracts and closes there an associated electromechanical system that raises and lowers the...
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