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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 380
Posted By Galco

See my recent thread on this very issue, a couple...

See my recent thread on this very issue, a couple of weeks ago.
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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By Galco

Cool. Please keep us posted on how it goes and...

Cool. Please keep us posted on how it goes and the outcome.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By Galco

What you are seeing is typical Audi (and other...

What you are seeing is typical Audi (and other brands) markup on the exact same part they source from the actual manufacture of the part. .For perspective, Audi doesn't make throttle bodies, instead...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-02-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Update #4 It takes a village. Thanks to all...

Update #4

It takes a village. Thanks to all the contributions of ideas and knowledge. I will hesitate to call it fixed, but significant progress made - preliminary results: "System OK"

What was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-29-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Today's Update Borrowed a smoke generator to...

Today's Update

Borrowed a smoke generator to test for leaks. Here's what I found:

No leaks from the intake manifold to the inlet valve (confirmed vacuum test results)
No leaks from the inlet...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-29-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Dave, For additional clarity are you...

Dave,

For additional clarity are you suggestion just idle the car and after about 2 mins the SAI system should run? Would you be so kind as to offer instructions of how to monitor via VCDS, I am...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-28-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Thanks Amigo, would you please advise what test...

Thanks Amigo, would you please advise what test channels those are so I may try them in advance of the next SAI test (77 & 78)?
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-28-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Agreed, the symptoms suggest an upstream systemic...

Agreed, the symptoms suggest an upstream systemic problem, rather than an individual Bank of cylinders issue. Recently learned the ECM also looks at coolant temp as a factor.

So looking for advise...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Thanks again for those who have inputted. In my...

Thanks again for those who have inputted. In my efforts today, I tired to address all suggestions/comments/concerns mentioned.

In summary, I think the efforts are best spent on troubleshooting...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-25-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Thanks for the suggestions and input. I will try...

Thanks for the suggestions and input. I will try a few things and report back.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By Galco

Stumped! Please Help with Secondary Air Injection Error Codes P1423 and P1411

Please Help. Searched, Researched, Tested and Repaired. Yet, Check Engine Light on and VCDS Scan showed Secondary Air Injection Error Codes:

P1423 - Bank 1 Insufficient Air Flow

P1411 - Bank 2...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-23-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,058
Posted By Galco

Try setting and releasing the parking brake....

Try setting and releasing the parking brake. Warning icon goes away for me. I also noted if the battery charge is low or aging this situation appears, when battery is healthy and fully charged, no...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-22-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By Galco

Have you considered a brake fluid flush and...

Have you considered a brake fluid flush and pressure bleed as a first step? Much easier and cheaper option if it resolves your soft/long travel pedal issue.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By Galco

How many miles and did you have a good look at...

How many miles and did you have a good look at the sway bar bushings to the subframe? They aren't typically replaced because Audi calls for the entire swaybar replacement as the bushings as adhered...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
10-02-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By Galco

+1 GLWS

+1 GLWS
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-28-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By Galco

I had good luck removing the visor stickers with...

I had good luck removing the visor stickers with a bit of isopropyl alcohol and microfiber cloth. There will be minor discoloration due sunlight and age fading, but IMO looks far better than those...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,273
Posted By Galco

That looks like oyster grey. Same on my 2006....

That looks like oyster grey. Same on my 2006. Changes color dependent on sun light almost black at night and when dirty and sunny gets lots of purple. It's a nice and somewhat unique color. With a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
01-04-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By Galco

I would try something like this: Sunway...

I would try something like this:

Sunway Solar Car Battery Trickle Charger & Maintainer 12V Solar Panel Power Battery Charger With Cigarette Lighter Plug Battery Clamp For Car Automotive Motorcycle...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-03-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,840
Posted By Galco

If you don't mind, which tires and TPMS sensors? ...

If you don't mind, which tires and TPMS sensors?

Please let us know how it goes with the shimmy and I would suggest you ask them turn OFF "smart balance" on the Hunter Elite machines as that makes...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-02-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,840
Posted By Galco

Shimmy Solved! As promised, I am keeping this...

Shimmy Solved! As promised, I am keeping this thread updated with my progress and the final resolution to provide help to others. Thanks to those (especially TSHong) that contributed, suggested and...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
12-01-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,347
Posted By Galco

Have to ask, does the light go out after say...

Have to ask, does the light go out after say 10-30 minutes? Mine does this and I believe there is an intentional long delay on the lights around the shifter. Not sure why, but believe the car was...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-30-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,840
Posted By Galco

Shimmy remains if tires are cold or warmed up...

Shimmy remains if tires are cold or warmed up from driving. Getting Road Force balance today and as well as will examine the H&R spacer concern on rear wheels raised by MP4. Will update on results...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-28-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,840
Posted By Galco

thanks will try to get road force done this week...

thanks will try to get road force done this week and report back. Temperature doesn't seem to matter much. Hot or cold, same shimmy.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-27-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 614
Posted By Galco

Agree and my solution was Hoen Xenon-match bulbs...

Agree and my solution was Hoen Xenon-match bulbs that are very close to the white light you're describing and zero fault codes. Been happy with this set up for several years.

Bumper and Headlight...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-24-2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,840
Posted By Galco

TS, I have used road force before with good...

TS, I have used road force before with good results and hope it solves the issue. These Pirelli Cinturano P7 Plus only have 5K miles on them. What is odd to me is, even after rotating front to back...
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