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Forum: General Chat 02-04-25, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,796
Posted By BackintheFold
VCDS needs OBD11 port.

VCDS needs OBD11 port.
Forum: General Chat 11-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,722
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: 3,722
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: 3,722
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: 1,166
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: 1,166
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: 6,571
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: 5,332
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: 5,332
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: 5,332
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: 6,571
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: 5,332
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: 4,728
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: 12,370
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: 3,287
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: 12,370
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: 12,370
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: 4,107
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: 4,107
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: 3,513
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: 3,513
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: 5,366
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...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 12-02-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,250
Posted By BackintheFold
I seem to recall a "How-to" on Phil Payne's site,...

I seem to recall a "How-to" on Phil Payne's site, with a comment specifically about using the right tool to undo the big cross headed bolts.
Forum: Electrical problems 23-11-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,293
Posted By BackintheFold
I once had an Audi 100 where the cruise wouldn't...

I once had an Audi 100 where the cruise wouldn't engage due to a brake switch needing adjustment. Could it be as simple as that?
Forum: Parts For Sale 11-11-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,697
Posted By BackintheFold
Ecu mac 05 (wr? Kg?)

Bought off ebay in a box for a MAC 12
Not tried it in my MB!

£29.95 inc postage-worth it for spares but may well be working!

EDIT 18 Nov.
Sale pending…
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