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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 09:08 AM
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2015 S8 new owner!
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The extended warranty on turbos, the PCV and...
The extended warranty on turbos, the PCV and other things runs from new car sale in service date and 0 miles. Re-sales in between are irrelevant. Same as other typical manufacturers' warranties, just...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
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2015 S8 new owner!
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Welcome. I would search here on your...
Welcome.
I would search here on your question about videos for starters. Just point Google at the site by adding "site:audiworld.com" to end of your search string.
Your point or rather...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2024, 09:51 AM
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Solar panel
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Well, if the build sticker shows option code LMAO...
Well, if the build sticker shows option code LMAO it would have the special turbo solar option that runs the induction grill too. Pretty easy to spot.
Only found on non-W12's, which just use the...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2024, 08:52 AM
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An assortment of issues
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I focus on the underlying issue rather than...
I focus on the underlying issue rather than number of times, combined with whether I think I have made progress. For me on other vehicles (haven't needed it at all on my D4 S8), the applications are...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2024, 07:15 PM
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2004 a8 rattle on startup
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Try some Riselone or similar oil solvent...
Try some Riselone or similar oil solvent treatment just before next oil change. The kind you pour in, idle 20 minutes and then drain. Can help clean up varnish, lifters, etc.
Besides the cam...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2024, 03:37 PM
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P1534 - 001 - short to plus - MIL ON (N208)
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If you have codes clear, then it should run...
If you have codes clear, then it should run normally. When it gets those codes (at least by time a CEL comes on), engine ECU's go into a protective mode and cut way back on valve timing and probably...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-19-2024, 10:09 AM
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An assortment of issues
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A couple focused low cost suggestions. 1. A...
A couple focused low cost suggestions.
1. A bit off main point, but get exhaust flex pipes repaired the tried and true low cost way. (In the dealer quote) Just go to a muffler shop and have them...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-17-2024, 09:26 AM
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Upper Control Arm Bushings - Where to buy?
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FWIW, if you have a complete arm or a sturdy...
FWIW, if you have a complete arm or a sturdy vise, you can hold the overall arm or clamp the bushing shell if it's just a loose part. Then take the shaft of a large Phillips screwdriver--like 12"...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-14-2024, 07:32 AM
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High pressure fuel pump
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Suggestion for future to help others help...
Suggestion for future to help others help you--include the text of the "P" code. People don't walk around with those memorized unless maybe in the repair business. Are you sure it's VCDS BTW? When I...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-09-2024, 08:28 AM
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Transmission service cost
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Even before price, need to be clear if it is just...
Even before price, need to be clear if it is just a fluid change, or fluid and filter. Filter means pan has to be dropped.
FWIW, I would do one filter change and at least TWO fluid exchanges. You...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 02:34 PM
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P2181 coolong system
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FWIW, any time you open cooling system anywhere,...
FWIW, any time you open cooling system anywhere, try to have rest of it fully closed and be sure it is not pressurized. If so, whether sensor or in line thermostat underneath, you shouldn't lose much...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 08:06 AM
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P2181 coolong system
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Just given respective work involved and it's...
Just given respective work involved and it's cheap, I would first do the tranny related in line helper thermostat. W12'ers have found benefit from that, including one or two who would post temp...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 07:41 AM
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Upper Control Arm Bushings - Where to buy?
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I do remember one guy on D3 board who did Poly...
I do remember one guy on D3 board who did Poly and was first positive on them later saying he had some noise eventually. Another few posts I sort of remember that didn't sound good causing me to take...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 01:06 AM
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Fuel Filter Replacement
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Yes, likewise reading this it took a while for me...
Yes, likewise reading this it took a while for me to realize TDI must be different. Like you I thought the D4 gas one was in tank. I did D3 and C5 external type underneath rear body, but in tank...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 01:02 AM
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2024 A8 Tire Sizes ... Large Sidewalls
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2024 is D5, not this D4 board.
2024 is D5, not this D4 board.
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 12:49 AM
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Upper Control Arm Bushings - Where to buy?
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Not enough experience yet, but mine are fine at...
Not enough experience yet, but mine are fine at 60K + miles on 2015 575 HP S8 (true stock power per APR dyno). Start with the front sway bar links. Already done mine back by 50K and owners report...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:55 PM
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P2181 coolong system
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Posted By
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Predictable; bigger job to nail common W12 long term motor watch areas summed up here
Welcome.
Sounds like classic 1-2 W12 dance. On temp sensor, I documented the how to do it on W12 by pulling intake manifold trick if you search or don't already know it. Don't do any motor drop or...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:19 PM
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PCV Retrofit
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Don't do that. It's a combination PCV and oil...
Don't do that. It's a combination PCV and oil separator. Lose the oil separator function and expect intake valves to get a lot more oil than now.
If you face time and delay--both reasonable...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 05:55 PM
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Radiator Hose Issue
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MP4.2+6.0
Yep, so that is true upper radiator hose. Follow...
Yep, so that is true upper radiator hose. Follow prior reply guidance about how its clip locks. If that clip fitting is somehow broken, besides the Lithuania source if you have an "early" 2006 W12,...
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Audi Q8
04-02-2024, 05:11 PM
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Wheel Lugs and Covers
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Posted By
MP4.2+6.0
Like prior reply says, you do need Audi standard...
Like prior reply says, you do need Audi standard ball type, NOT conical used by other manufacturers or on one size fits all (sorta kinda) aftermarket wheel stuff. If you have conical aftermarket now...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 04:52 PM
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Radiator Hose Issue
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162
Posted By
MP4.2+6.0
Never on mine, zero. 175K, 2006 W12. Do you mean...
Never on mine, zero. 175K, 2006 W12. Do you mean the hose right near center of motor seen in front of it? That one goes down to thermostat, which is then an obvious suspect Or maybe you do mean the...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
04-02-2024, 04:43 PM
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REALLY want an A8, but...
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1,449
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MP4.2+6.0
News to me. Facelift has nothing to do with air...
News to me. Facelift has nothing to do with air ride AFAIK, and definitely not a copy AFAIK either. What is similar from D3 to D4 but still with new gen parts is the general arms set up. Even there...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 06:26 PM
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2012 Audi A8 MMI visible only for a few seconds after screen comes up
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Posted By
MP4.2+6.0
If you unplug any airbag and cycle the ignition...
If you unplug any airbag and cycle the ignition for even a second (not really a good idea w/out disconnecting battery but it happens)), it puts an error code in the airbag module, Can happen as...
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A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
03-31-2024, 04:00 PM
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S8/W12 Coolant Reservoir Removal
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11,711
Posted By
MP4.2+6.0
Welcome. Oldie but still relevant--having...
Welcome. Oldie but still relevant--having contributed to it years on. Mine still on road. Tackling the rear plenum area heater hoses later this week, and the little hose coming off that bottle while...
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A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
03-29-2024, 08:11 AM
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REALLY want an A8, but...
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1,449
Posted By
MP4.2+6.0
Cautions on earlier 4.2's to keep in mind: ...
Cautions on earlier 4.2's to keep in mind:
D2 had the LEMON 5 speed. Mentioned earlier in thread. (Un) reliably blows up right around 100K. 6 speed in D3 far better, and 8 speed yet more. The...
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