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    Folding mirrors only work sometimes???????

    Can anyone shed some light on this. My folding mirrors only fold sometimes,turn the knob on drivers door and it`s hit or miss. It is only random as far as i can see. This was checked at a MD yonks ago and i was told the knob/switch is ok. I have been having flat batt probs for ages which can not...
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    refurbed wheels.Never the same?????

    Just wondered if anyone agrees with this ,once you get your alloys refurbed when you clip them they look worse.The paint seems to peel off as well.I had mine done at the MD dealers so i presume it was a good job. When the alloys,18" 8 spoke in my case are new are they painted or polished oe...
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    Hazard/warning triangle switch removal?

    How does the triangle warning light switch come out the dash? Dont want to pull much harder and no movement yet.
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    AC gurgling noise.

    Because i have no radio at the moment i am aware of gurgling/water (hard to discribe). I think this is at startup and when turning off. Trying to track down regular batt drain.
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    ALARM. Deactivating tilt/interior sensor????

    I have a on going batt drain problem which MD can not find.And no error messages point to a cause. I am trying to eliminate things and now looking at the alarm. Mine arms ok and indicators flash when set.The flashing led`s on top of door flash and i can set the alarm off and the siren sounds...
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    Alarm buttons on door.LED`s not lit.

    Been having probs with battery draining for ages,too long a story to repeat. Trying things myself at the moment. I have got to the alarm and found the siren still works (never heard alarm sound). But i can not get the buttons in the door to light.The manual says they should light to indicate...
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    Getting at conveince module?

    I have heard you can get to the module with passenger seat still in place and just pull the carpet back from glove box area. Is it really a case of pulling the carpet back OR is there fixings to remove OR the trim/seal around the door. Also is it possible to disconnect the module and remove...
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    Battery removal. Prob with 1 bolt/clamp.

    2003 18T (163). I have read that batt removal on this is a pig.But i need to remove. I can get the batt to slide side to side but it will not pull out.I can see one more bolt/clamp at the bottom of the batt at the front.This looks to be a allan bolt????. I can not get to the bolt to try the...
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    Sludge.18T,What parts to replace.precaution.

    Since joining i have read the probs the 18T as with iol sludge. My car is a 2003 (163) with genuine 18,000mls. But as had long life services and never spot on time so i am concerned. I have read that the "pick up" and pump need replacing for precaution. Can anyone tell me whats parts need to be...
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    iPhone. Vodafone?

    I am no Mobile phone tech head so do not want to look silly asking in a shop. Can i use a Iphone on the vodaphone network? I have a supplied work phone with a vodaphone contract,not pay-as- you go. I wondered if i can buy a iphone and put my sim in? I have no idea if i can buy a pay as you go...
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    Engine bay part. Can you ident? 18T

    Just noticed a part is broken in the engine bay,think from last service.I have no idea what is is and can not get a photo posted.Does this ring any bells? 18T 2003. Looking into the engine bay from the front thereis a flat plastic duct that is diagonal from left h/light to laft wing.behind...
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    Engine bay part. Can you ident? 18T

    Just noticed a part is broken in the engine bay,think from last service.I have no idea what is is and can not get a photo posted.Does this ring any bells? 18T 2003. Looking into the engine bay from the front thereis a flat plastic duct that is diagonal from left h/light to laft wing.behind...
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    18T. Which oil?

    Since joinning here i have seen all the bad points of the 18T!!!! I have just had the cambelt and pump etc done by a good indi and will use them from now on. (2003 18T 1800miles) At the MD i was getting long service done (thought that was good). I will now go for 12 months intervals,What is the...
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    Sludge/oil question.

    New to the forum and looking at all things 18T related. I see that the 18T has a oil/sludge issue. My car is 2003 model,bought a 6 months old from main dealer with 1500 miles on clock. The car as now done 18,000 miles only. In that time i have used the long life service and never on time. I have...
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    Remap/chip. Dangers???

    Would like to get a remap/chip.I am fairly new here and sen this mentioned.The idea of more power and possible better milage seems great.My only concern is reliability/longevity. My car is a 2003 18T sport auto.The autobox shows 6 gears on drivers display when in manual mode.Dont know if that is...
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    Humax Foxsat PVR. Picture quality?

    Just wondered if anyone can answer this. I have sky+ and use the digital tuner in my Pioneer plasma.This tuner gives great picture quality. Now dont laugh,but i want to replace a VCR(I KNOW) with a PVR. But i have no idea how good the picture quality will be with a Humax/foxsat box.Once it is...
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    How to check alarm?

    I have no idea if the alarm works on my 03 18T? On my previous cars (cabs) i had Cliffords fitted.The Audi unit seems basic in comparison,dont think mine as shock sensor even. I have never heard it go off. How do i check if the alarm does in fact work.How can i trigger it?
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    18T 2003. What battery,biggest.

    Having batt probs.The present batt is under a year old but i want to rule it out for sure, kwik-fit,unipart,apx £100. Going by the fitment book in halfords a Bosch S5 008 is the BUT the guy said its to big a pointed aout a smaller one. I want to get the highest rated batt that will do the job.
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    Convenience module. Some questions and info needed.

    I have been having major probs with flat battery.This coinsided with a nasty smell when heat was on. Turned out the batt area was flooded and this leaded me to finding out about the problem of the con module getting wet. The car has been to MD half doven times but they can not find the...
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    Wing/Door mirror smashed.Advice on parts

    Some B*****D thought he would smash my door mirror whilst it was parked. This is passenger side and came back to find the glass section hanging down by 2 wires,the main unit twisted fully forward with the outer color coded body not on the frame (?). I have no idea what parts make up the unit so...