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Forum: General Chat 03-03-26, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18
Posted By BackintheFold
I'm wary of believing the site will last-I WANT...

I'm wary of believing the site will last-I WANT to believe.
It would be re-assuring if guests could be turned away. 4093 as I write. It makes me very uneasy.
edit 4197 guests.
40,000 members.
...
Forum: Spotted! 03-03-26, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By BackintheFold
currently 4093 "guests" scraping the...

currently 4093 "guests" scraping the site...
Forum: General Chat 02-03-26, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 80
Posted By BackintheFold
Its back, and i hear there are background changes...

Its back, and i hear there are background changes being made, so it will stay...?
PLEASE can you do something about the fake visitors/automated sign-ups?
800 "Guests" currently viewing. I don't...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-25, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By BackintheFold
VCDS needs OBD11 port.

VCDS needs OBD11 port.
Forum: General Chat 11-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,003
Posted By BackintheFold
I've PM'd you. First order of the day would be...

I've PM'd you.
First order of the day would be to stop 900 guests from surfing the site!
Forum: General Chat 10-10-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,003
Posted By BackintheFold
If we could just charge every member a pound a...

If we could just charge every member a pound a year subs, that would be £34,000 a year!
Forum: General Chat 09-10-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,003
Posted By BackintheFold
Yup. Been down a while. But look at all these...

Yup. Been down a while.
But look at all these new members...

abnimuce, agayebexayri, agiwamevi, ajozavuuxaya, akuvuaj, ayuuuka, CharlesasTok, darceyware, ebigodurume, edfaqabub, egihexizuy,...
Forum: Bodywork, glass & exterior fitments 02-09-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By BackintheFold
Sit on passenger seat, lean across to driver's...

Sit on passenger seat, lean across to driver's button, press it down, exit stage left (pursued by a bear).

The c/l prevents you from pressing the button down on the driver's door and closing the...
Forum: Bodywork, glass & exterior fitments 27-08-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By BackintheFold
If you had the problem locking that i suspect you...

If you had the problem locking that i suspect you had, you can get round it by manualy locking the driver's door, then exiting via the passenger side with that locked before you close the door.
But...
Forum: General Chat 15-07-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,861
Posted By BackintheFold
Not the ones I got. I think they were £6 each or...

Not the ones I got. I think they were £6 each or so, and although they had the same working connections on the rear, they operated upside down and were not physically the same so the tops couldn’t be...
Forum: General Chat 15-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,676
Posted By BackintheFold
>>Each bulb is drawing several amps, which will...

>>Each bulb is drawing several amps, which will also manifest as heat in other areas, like the headlight stalk, and the fuse/relay box.

Good call-For a similar issue in a house wiring, i used an...
Forum: General Chat 15-07-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,676
Posted By BackintheFold
Easiest thing to do is try a better earth...

Easiest thing to do is try a better earth jumpered in from the back of the headlight bulb. If that fixes it, you know you need to follow the earthing back and fix it.
If it doesn't, then its on the...
Forum: General Chat 15-07-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,676
Posted By BackintheFold
Usual source of problem is bad switch (the...

Usual source of problem is bad switch (the rotating one). they take so much current that the contacts burn.

>>There were several ‘high power’ wiring looms offered over the years, which used the...
Forum: General Chat 15-07-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,861
Posted By BackintheFold
I have found that later switches are "upside...

I have found that later switches are "upside down" they work fine, but look different.
also the designs of each switch were different, so you couldn't just switch them over.
Forum: General Chat 01-07-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,676
Posted By BackintheFold
Try this: With the headlights on, Pull the...

Try this:
With the headlights on,
Pull the stalk towards you and release, and the main lights will flash on.

Pull it until it clicks, then release, and the lights should stay on.
Repeat to...
Forum: General Chat 23-05-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,952
Posted By BackintheFold
Never thought I'd be glad of Brexit...

Never thought I'd be glad of Brexit...
Forum: General Chat 20-05-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,643
Posted By BackintheFold
670 people online now-that has to be the problem....

670 people online now-that has to be the problem.
Lots of scam "members" registering...
Forum: Engine 07-05-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,492
Posted By BackintheFold
If the effect of the float is (say) moving the...

If the effect of the float is (say) moving the arm 10Deg BTDC at full chat, try setting the dizzy so its 10Deg ATDC at rest.
Then it will spin up to the "correct" position when you are encountering...
Forum: General Chat 07-05-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,643
Posted By BackintheFold
as of just now...obviously crap. Only me online,...

as of just now...obviously crap. Only me online, the rest are Spam accounts and over 5,000 users online in March???

Online Users: 355
16 members and 339 guests

BackintheFold, acaaweyohabut,...
Forum: General Chat 05-05-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,643
Posted By BackintheFold
I’ve asked the same questions as you two, and...

I’ve asked the same questions as you two, and pointed out the same “member” issue, on the FB forum but it’s just been silence.

Shame-but this site is dying.
Can anyone take a copy of it to save...
Forum: Electrical problems 21-03-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,389
Posted By BackintheFold
Yup! Check the new rotor to see it.

Yup!
Check the new rotor to see it.
Forum: Electrical problems 19-03-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,389
Posted By BackintheFold
AFAIK, just pull up the old rotor! If it is...

AFAIK, just pull up the old rotor!

If it is FUBAR, and you have a new one, you can break up the old (brittle) plastic with a pair of pliers etc to aid removal. I'd put some paper around the area...
Forum: Parts Wanted 05-03-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,686
Posted By BackintheFold
If you undo the banjo bolt holding the power...

If you undo the banjo bolt holding the power fluid hose to the bomb, and look at the end of the hose, that will tell you which one you have.

If its a plain metal circle, that's the old one. Sealed...
Forum: Parts Wanted 04-03-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,686
Posted By BackintheFold
have you tried here: (I have no affiliation or...

have you tried here: (I have no affiliation or experience with them)

https://instant-radio-code.com/audi-radio-unlock-code

The cost form Pleiades is a bit higher now I think. Maybe £90??
...
Forum: Engine 21-02-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,510
Posted By BackintheFold
>Is it just a split in the positive side bridged...

>Is it just a split in the positive side bridged by a multi-meter set to read current?
Yes, at least that's how I did it. The original lead was looking a bit old anyway, so I soldered in a longer...
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