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by HPsauce
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: What does these two button do?
Replies: 5
Views: 510

Re: What does these two button do?

I've got the exact same buttons on my D2 S8. The lower one opens the boot, the upper one inhibits the interior monitoring of the alarm when locking the car, e.g. with a dog inside!
The boot release I actually find useful. I don't have a dog and would never leave it loose in a locked car anyway.
by HPsauce
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Readers' Rides
Topic: IanH's C6 RS6 - 955hp & 1200nm - Updated 09 Feb '24
Replies: 277
Views: 100440

Re: IanH's C6 RS6 - 955hp & 1200nm - Updated 08 Oct 22

Having seen this beast this evening, it is pretty awesome! :thumbs:
Not sure about the exhaust smoke though....... :thumbsdown:
by HPsauce
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Rear view mirror failed
Replies: 82
Views: 14857

Re: Rear view mirror failed

I can't quickly go and check it, but I'm pretty sure my 2002 (D2) S8 has a very similar dimming mirror system, but with one very significant difference. The external mirrors are those horrible sealed multi-layer units with fluid inside and a thick surround (and one of mine is definitely failing and ...
by HPsauce
Sat May 06, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Navigation plus code help
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: Navigation plus code help

Assuming it's an RNS-D there are (or were) cheap/free decoder services available online, just need the serial number off the label.
BUT, it's not just gone "SAFE" has it, often caused by a wiring defect?
by HPsauce
Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Xenon headlight bulb replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 7784

Re: Xenon headlight bulb replacement

Bi-Xenons don't move the reflector. There's a tiny black shield, inside the bulb, that is moved electrically to change how much beam is available. Turn your headlights on and look at them while getting someone to switch between dipped and full. With Bi-Xenons it's just one light each side which will...
by HPsauce
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: RS4 (B8 Typ 8K) 2012-2016
Topic: Xenon headlight bulb replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 7784

Re: Xenon headlight bulb replacement

If you get a pair it doesn't matter, but probably 4200K originally. A colour mismatch "can" be an MOT fail. There are so many fakes out there (£20 eBay will definitely be) especially Philips, so Osram are more likely genuine. £90-£100 each is the right price range. First try swapping the bulbs, if y...
by HPsauce
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: 20 th MOT
Replies: 6
Views: 1027

Re: 20 th MOT

Well done, my S8 had a totally clean MOT back in February, actually the 24th in its life due to a few failures in the past (all easily fixed). As for age well, it's about to be 21 (built in April 2002) but not according to DVLA as it wasn't actually first registered until October 2003! I don't actua...
by HPsauce
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Period accessories (Audi, MTM, ABT)
Replies: 14
Views: 1929

Re: Period accessories (Audi, MTM, ABT)

And the Audi options list. (I do love my solar panels) 03rs6-options.pdf Interesting that the solar panel (for air flow when parked) was part of a "Warm weather" option package along with the (manual) side window blinds and electric rear blind. My 2002 S8, and every other one I've seen, has those 3...
by HPsauce
Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Wing Mirror Glass
Replies: 31
Views: 2469

Re: Wing Mirror Glass

The black surround is a seal because the glass has multiple layers one of which is I think sort of liquid. Newer types of dimming glass (and I think the interior one) use a different technology. If you really want an OEM one from Audi Tradition then A8Parts (Prestige) can get it shipped to them in t...
by HPsauce
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Wing Mirror Glass
Replies: 31
Views: 2469

Re: Wing Mirror Glass

Basically yes. I think your mirror glass is actually identical to mine (2002 S8) and I have the same issue. Only I have a full set of spare non-dimming mirrors that I know work fine as they were on the car before I sourced the dimming ones. I don't think you'll find any proper dimming ones now, unle...
by HPsauce
Tue Dec 13, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: General Car Chat
Topic: Transferring NCB
Replies: 4
Views: 2005

Re: Transferring NCB

Not nonsensical at all, unless you're used to an equally nonsensical system that works differently!
The driver is only a part of the risk insurers cover. e.g. if you have two cars and are out driving one, the other is available to be nicked!
by HPsauce
Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: General Car Chat
Topic: Transferring NCB
Replies: 4
Views: 2005

Re: Transferring NCB

Most insurers will offer temporary cover at "reasonably fair" rates to cover such situations, certainly for a few days maybe weeks. I've done this many times and never felt overcharged. Or are you trying to keep both for a extended period? In which case that is the way NCB works and ALWAYS has in th...
by HPsauce
Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: RS6 (C7 Typ 4G) 2013-2018
Topic: Recall Oil Strainer Turbos - Recall code 21H7
Replies: 136
Views: 57920

Re: Recall Oil Strainer Turbos - Recall code 21H7

Yes, definitely leave A/C on all the time.
by HPsauce
Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Navigation plus CD wont load!
Replies: 11
Views: 1683

Re: Navigation plus CD wont load!

Fil3807 wrote:
Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:23 pm
Many thanks those who helped, its now been resolved.
How? Those who helped (and others) would like to know?
by HPsauce
Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: RS6 / RS6 plus (C5 Typ 4B) 2002-2004
Topic: Navigation plus CD wont load!
Replies: 11
Views: 1683

Re: Navigation plus CD wont load!

Fil3807 wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:38 pm
CD states empty..... not showing CD in the unit!
OK, rewind, NavPlus101. Where EXACTLY do you get the "no CD" message and what EXACTLY is its wording?
(There can be confusion between Audio CDs in the 6-CD changer unit usually in the boot and Navigation map CDs in the head unit)

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