Morning everyone....
Just trying to finish last few jobs on my black 2000 S8 before it gets MOT'd tomorrow. Might be an all nighter!
It's been off the road in the garage for the last 3 years as I bought it with plentful gremlins and didn't want to keep running it without sorting it properly. I think it's my 7th D2 (wow, never counted before). I had a bunch of 4.2 A8's when they were going for pennies. I regret selling a rubin red one in about 2005. That thing was amazing. But you can't keep them all!
Jobs for today...
Pesky airbag light throwing the code 01578 (airbag- off- indicator lamp frt passenger side) Open circuit/short to ground.
Sticky rear door lock
Slow seat belts
Washer motor without power or goosed
Replace offside rear light (the one on the boot)
Tyres. 4 Volvo spec Primacy 4's waiting for me. Let's hope they live up to the hype.
If anyone has an idea about the airbag light, I'd love to hear it. Other than that, wish me luck!
Hi
Re: Hi
Welcome!
Air bag light can be solved with a resistor, its usually the occupancy sensor (mat) that fails due to age
Slow seat belts happen only in winter, due to age. They will fix themselves in the summer.
Washer motors tend go when car isn't used much. They are cheap to replace but more than likely you will also need the 2 sealing grommets and some windscreen adhesive, I've only done this just last Friday for someone myself.
Rear light seals tend to unglue themselves from the lights themselves, there's a specific loctite glue to put it right.
good luck.
Air bag light can be solved with a resistor, its usually the occupancy sensor (mat) that fails due to age
Slow seat belts happen only in winter, due to age. They will fix themselves in the summer.
Washer motors tend go when car isn't used much. They are cheap to replace but more than likely you will also need the 2 sealing grommets and some windscreen adhesive, I've only done this just last Friday for someone myself.
Rear light seals tend to unglue themselves from the lights themselves, there's a specific loctite glue to put it right.
good luck.
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MikkiJayne
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Also welcome.
A challenging set of issues to solve overnight for sure.
That airbag code is for the light in the roof. First time I've seen that in a D2 tbh, could be a wiring fault or a connector come adrift, or the lamp has failed.
Sticky door lock likely needs lubrication. Its a pain to get them out but a blast with degreaser then a blast with spraygrease usually helps.
Slow seat belts are usually just dirty. Either wipe it down with upholstery cleaner and a scrubbing brush, or pull the belt all the way out and trap it outside with the door, then you can give it a blast with a pressure washer. Dry it thoroughly (a dehumidifier in the cabin overnight is best, with the belts pulled all the way out. Then, give them a light spray of silicone lubricant - spray on to a microfibre and wipe it over the belt. This helps them get their zing back.
Washer motor is a common failure and there aren't many aftermarket options unfortunately. Still available from Audi Tradition for £150-ish, but its not going to arrive overnight!
Loctite 480 if the rear light is leaking. People use pressure washers to blast the muck out of the seal, but that also blasts the seal off the housing leaving a path for water to wick in. Clean and dry thoroughly, then use Loctite 480 to reattach the seal - it will wick around the rubber, doesn't take much. Dry overnight then reinstall.
Michelin Primacy is a nice tyre for everyday use. Not going to set any lap records, but they do last a long, long time.
Good luck!
A challenging set of issues to solve overnight for sure.
That airbag code is for the light in the roof. First time I've seen that in a D2 tbh, could be a wiring fault or a connector come adrift, or the lamp has failed.
Sticky door lock likely needs lubrication. Its a pain to get them out but a blast with degreaser then a blast with spraygrease usually helps.
Slow seat belts are usually just dirty. Either wipe it down with upholstery cleaner and a scrubbing brush, or pull the belt all the way out and trap it outside with the door, then you can give it a blast with a pressure washer. Dry it thoroughly (a dehumidifier in the cabin overnight is best, with the belts pulled all the way out. Then, give them a light spray of silicone lubricant - spray on to a microfibre and wipe it over the belt. This helps them get their zing back.
Washer motor is a common failure and there aren't many aftermarket options unfortunately. Still available from Audi Tradition for £150-ish, but its not going to arrive overnight!
Loctite 480 if the rear light is leaking. People use pressure washers to blast the muck out of the seal, but that also blasts the seal off the housing leaving a path for water to wick in. Clean and dry thoroughly, then use Loctite 480 to reattach the seal - it will wick around the rubber, doesn't take much. Dry overnight then reinstall.
Michelin Primacy is a nice tyre for everyday use. Not going to set any lap records, but they do last a long, long time.
Good luck!
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Hi MJ. You probs don't remember but you helped me with a few wiring issues when I was changing the interior a few years back for which I'm forever grateful!
"That airbag code is for the light in the roof. First time I've seen that in a D2 tbh, could be a wiring fault or a connector come adrift, or the lamp has failed."
Changed the headlining, didn't I. This makes total sense! Yay!
"Slow seat belts are usually just dirty. Either wipe it down with upholstery cleaner and a scrubbing brush, or pull the belt all the way out and trap it outside with the door, then you can give it a blast with a pressure washer. Dry it thoroughly (a dehumidifier in the cabin overnight is best, with the belts pulled all the way out. Then, give them a light spray of silicone lubricant - spray on to a microfibre and wipe it over the belt. This helps them get their zing back."
This was going to be my move. Did it with my Sharan last year and worked a charm.
"Washer motor is a common failure and there aren't many aftermarket options unfortunately. Still available from Audi Tradition for £150-ish, but its not going to arrive overnight!"
Fingers crossed on the donor then, lol.
"Michelin Primacy is a nice tyre for everyday use. Not going to set any lap records, but they do last a long, long time."
This is what I was thinking. I had pilot sports on a Celica. Amazing, but that compound just gets left on the road
"That airbag code is for the light in the roof. First time I've seen that in a D2 tbh, could be a wiring fault or a connector come adrift, or the lamp has failed."
Changed the headlining, didn't I. This makes total sense! Yay!
"Slow seat belts are usually just dirty. Either wipe it down with upholstery cleaner and a scrubbing brush, or pull the belt all the way out and trap it outside with the door, then you can give it a blast with a pressure washer. Dry it thoroughly (a dehumidifier in the cabin overnight is best, with the belts pulled all the way out. Then, give them a light spray of silicone lubricant - spray on to a microfibre and wipe it over the belt. This helps them get their zing back."
This was going to be my move. Did it with my Sharan last year and worked a charm.
"Washer motor is a common failure and there aren't many aftermarket options unfortunately. Still available from Audi Tradition for £150-ish, but its not going to arrive overnight!"
Fingers crossed on the donor then, lol.
"Michelin Primacy is a nice tyre for everyday use. Not going to set any lap records, but they do last a long, long time."
This is what I was thinking. I had pilot sports on a Celica. Amazing, but that compound just gets left on the road
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"Welcome!
Air bag light can be solved with a resistor, its usually the occupancy sensor (mat) that fails due to age
Slow seat belts happen only in winter, due to age. They will fix themselves in the summer.
Washer motors tend go when car isn't used much. They are cheap to replace but more than likely you will also need the 2 sealing grommets and some windscreen adhesive, I've only done this just last Friday for someone myself.
Rear light seals tend to unglue themselves from the lights themselves, there's a specific loctite glue to put it right.
good luck."
Thank you, Ronin. Nice to have an unbuggy forum! Tried to quote and reply this, but I think I did something wrong, so I'm going old school copy and paste, lol.
Air bag light can be solved with a resistor, its usually the occupancy sensor (mat) that fails due to age
Slow seat belts happen only in winter, due to age. They will fix themselves in the summer.
Washer motors tend go when car isn't used much. They are cheap to replace but more than likely you will also need the 2 sealing grommets and some windscreen adhesive, I've only done this just last Friday for someone myself.
Rear light seals tend to unglue themselves from the lights themselves, there's a specific loctite glue to put it right.
good luck."
Thank you, Ronin. Nice to have an unbuggy forum! Tried to quote and reply this, but I think I did something wrong, so I'm going old school copy and paste, lol.
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Quick update......
Sorted airbag. Thank you MJ!
Washer pumps were both goosed, but stripped the spare down and got it running nice. About to install. Dead easy job but kinda like the fuel pump housing, gently gently with the flat head.
Rear door window assembly thingy off and ready to sort rear lock.
I think I might just get this done. Might even be a smart arse and get the solar sunroof installed
Sorted airbag. Thank you MJ!
Washer pumps were both goosed, but stripped the spare down and got it running nice. About to install. Dead easy job but kinda like the fuel pump housing, gently gently with the flat head.
Rear door window assembly thingy off and ready to sort rear lock.
I think I might just get this done. Might even be a smart arse and get the solar sunroof installed
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MikkiJayne
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Excellent. Just a loose connector?
The washer pump is a pain to seal up. Some lubricant usually helps - it tends to dribble from the upper port if there is even the slightest vertical misalignment, so washing up liquid can help seat it and let it find its own position. Not an MoT fail as-such, but when the car does a wee on the tester's head than tends toward a sub-optimal result
A solar sunroof might be a tad optimistic! Do you have the replacement one-use clip for the A-pillar?
The washer pump is a pain to seal up. Some lubricant usually helps - it tends to dribble from the upper port if there is even the slightest vertical misalignment, so washing up liquid can help seat it and let it find its own position. Not an MoT fail as-such, but when the car does a wee on the tester's head than tends toward a sub-optimal result
A solar sunroof might be a tad optimistic! Do you have the replacement one-use clip for the A-pillar?
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I do not have the clip, but that is now on the shopping list. I take it there's no way to blag it off the donor? I'm going to humble myself and admit the sunroof ain't happening tonight, lol.
Everything else seems to happy though. Pump back in and working (was a bit of a finessing involved). Hopefully the tester will remain dry haha. Lock seems to be playing nice. I decided to adjust the front doors to sit flush as it has been bugging me every time I look. Lord knows what someone was up to there. The airbag off light was me. I'd connected the plug to a plug that clearly is an option my car doesn't have (possibly solar related?) and neglected to see the light was sans power. Had the bloody glovebox off, seats out etc, etc for that one! Thanks again. Seat belts next. I"m going to take them off and dry them inside tonight.
Everything else seems to happy though. Pump back in and working (was a bit of a finessing involved). Hopefully the tester will remain dry haha. Lock seems to be playing nice. I decided to adjust the front doors to sit flush as it has been bugging me every time I look. Lord knows what someone was up to there. The airbag off light was me. I'd connected the plug to a plug that clearly is an option my car doesn't have (possibly solar related?) and neglected to see the light was sans power. Had the bloody glovebox off, seats out etc, etc for that one! Thanks again. Seat belts next. I"m going to take them off and dry them inside tonight.
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MikkiJayne
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No, they are destroyed taking them out unfortunately. The number is 4D0867207B - there are some on ebay. You need one for each corner.Rightthen wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 5:49 pm I do not have the clip, but that is now on the shopping list. I take it there's no way to blag it off the donor?
To get the pillar trims off you have to remove the oh shit handle and behind it there is a tiny steel wire with a lead ball on the end. You need to pull that out of its slot with a pick and then pull it back / forward with pliers. It needs to go about 30mm to release the clip, then the trim can be pried off the car. Start at the top and work your way down.
To refit, the clip needs to be attached to the trim using the fork thats on the end of the steel wire, then pressed back in to the slot in the body. The old clip must be crushed with pliers to remove it.
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Ah! Sorry, I was being slow. I do have a few of these left from when I changed the interior (although I'm not sure where they are). I'm going to attempt sunroof in a couple weeks once I've broken the donor car (which I'd love to keep for eventual spares, but no room). I actually may just leave the black one on as I'm not sure I like the look of the solar on the black car after picturing it today :/
In other news I've got to wait til Thurs for a test as the tyres guy isn't in til then! All jobs completed and seem to be holding up well so, happy days!
Gonna have lots of bits to flog over the coming weeks cos of a big clear out. Whats the etiquette on here? Can I just put up a link to the eBay in the appropriate section?
In other news I've got to wait til Thurs for a test as the tyres guy isn't in til then! All jobs completed and seem to be holding up well so, happy days!
Gonna have lots of bits to flog over the coming weeks cos of a big clear out. Whats the etiquette on here? Can I just put up a link to the eBay in the appropriate section?