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    Faulty CD Multichanger

    Hi, a bit late for your reply-been away from the PC. Try ebay, there are usually a couple for sale on there and its a 10 minute job to swap over. wimbledonjohn
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    Handbrake adjustment

    Thanks for the reply.I cant understand why you had to remove the exhaust though. Was it hard to turn the adjustment nut (underneath the heat shield). This was quite easy to adjust on mine, although the spring that returns the cable on the caliper was frozen so i soaked it with wd40, moved it to...
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    The price of plasma brackets

    i just noticed this thread, i too had the same problem when i bought my samsung 42". my place is rather small so putting the tele on the wall sounded a great idea untill i asked in comet for 1- £200 ouch, but i had to have it. i recently looked on ebay and although cheaper they are still a rip...
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    Handbrake adjustment

    Hi all, recently took my car (98/A8)for its mot and although it passed, the examiner said the nearside rear handbrake operation was low although the drivers side was ok . Does anyone know how to adjust this before i start stripping bits off. Many thanks in advance. wimbledonjohn:think:
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    The Natal Curry Cup Contest

    I agree, i nearly fell off my chair at the end bit.:jump:
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    service light

    Hi all, my service light (insp.2) is on and someone told me that draper make a tool for turning this and the airbag light off. Has anyone ever used one?:think:
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    diagnostics

    Thanks for the replies, to anyone who is interested i found it. It is under the ashtray in the front. Lift out the ashtray and there is a small removable plastic cover (about1"x 1 1/2") over it.:arco:
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    Looking at an A8

    no one has posted but the gearbox is a weak point if not serviced.
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    diagnostics

    Hi all, does anyone know where the diagnostic plug for my A8 is. wimbledon john:confused:
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    c/control

    Hi all, would anyone know the part no. for the earlier - "c revision" cruise control stalk for my 1988 A8, wimbledonjohn:thumbsup:
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    97'A8 4.2 Q gearbox

    I agree, this seems to be one of the a8s weak points, looking on ebay etc when one comes up for sale needing work it tends to be the autobox and in my experience .usually the torque converter is the culprit. Sorry not to bring good news, i would try to source a 2nd hand one as you are not...
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    Elec lumbar support replacement

    I recently stripped mine down to repair the headrest movement(it was only stuck), a tedious job but not impossible. You will need to remove the seat, i took mine indoors and did it on the floor. I printed out the relevant pages from the net, (cant remember where), audifans i think if you want...
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    Headrests

    I just realised i have 4 A8 headrests and doorpanels with sideblinds (no switches or trims) in grey sitting in my shed. If anyone has a use for them make me an offer- over £20 will buy them, handy if you want to fit tvs, I also have the seats from the same car- 98, not electric. but not in the...
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    Hi all.

    Hi to everyone, i am new to the site and must say what a great site it is. I have already gleened some usefull info. I am a Londoner now living in South Wales (cheaper beer and houses) semi-retired and am now on my 3rd A8 and have to say they are without a doubt 1 of the best cars on the road...