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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-13-2016, 07:54 AM
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Throttle Actuator Angle Sensor
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2016, 06:50 PM
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MAF sensor torx size?
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-03-2016, 08:12 AM
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plenum drain
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2016, 09:32 AM
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Horrible sound, but the car is off...
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-30-2016, 04:30 PM
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Horrible sound, but the car is off...
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2016, 10:29 AM
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Considering installing AMI USB cable ~Can some some advice on my software version?
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2016, 01:31 PM
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Bluetooth Module Location?
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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
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How Do You Remove The Trunk Lock/Release?
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2016, 03:44 PM
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How Do You Remove The Trunk Lock/Release?
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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
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Loud Air Compressor
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+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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 06:16 PM
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headlights are foggy and dirty
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 07:46 AM
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Finally cold outside... weird hot/cold simultaneous from vents.
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2015, 07:44 AM
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headlights are foggy and dirty
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-18-2015, 06:42 PM
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Peeling Valve Covers
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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. ...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-21-2015, 11:00 AM
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Original Battery replaced at 187k miles with walmart battery
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-17-2015, 07:50 AM
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MMI - Interrmittent cut outs on radio etc.
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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. ...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2015, 07:34 AM
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inner tail light fix (water damaged)
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-09-2015, 07:06 AM
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Volume not working on MMI Control Panel
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-08-2015, 04:26 PM
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Volume not working on MMI Control Panel
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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.
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-06-2015, 07:11 AM
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Shifter Cover Plate
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12,305
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2015, 08:35 PM
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Loud sunroof wind deflector motor...Fixed
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79,481
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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...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-30-2015, 02:20 PM
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Brake Pad
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4,871
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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
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Remove Shift Knob Internals
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6,042
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/)...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-25-2015, 12:28 PM
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11
Remove Shift Knob Internals
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6,042
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
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Brake Pad
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4,871
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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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