CrownChikk
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I applied stone chips and a door edge with a little amount of product, repeating the process as needed until achieving a suitable result.
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Sorry. I should have mentioned. My colour is Dark Graphite Grey (7831). The undercoat will be significantly lighter, similar to the Brilliant Blue hue.
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Thank you for this. Ordered a spare for the vehicle in preparation for the unavoidable.
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Questions about the 1995 Classic Soft Dash Steering Wheel
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If it were me, I would begin searching for a high-quality pre-owned item, since I believe there are no new alternatives available. -
Questions about the 1995 Classic Soft Dash Steering Wheel
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Thank you! -
Questions about the 1995 Classic Soft Dash Steering Wheel
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Understood - that aligns with the specific location (horizontally in the centre of the pad) where a fracture is beginning to appear. Are there any issues with installing a new pad/airbag, or is it a straightforward plug-and-play process following the directions in RAVE? Uncertain whether installing a replacement would cause any problems or difficulties. -
Observed that the central pad/SRS is fractured or has cosmetic damage. I have a new leather-wrapped steering wheel and I am now evaluating my choices for the centre pad. Wondering whether covering the centre with leather would be effective - it shouldn't affect the SRS/airbag function as long as it remains on the pad. Has anybody encountered this before? Is my only alternative to locate a new SRS/center pad from another soft dash or disco 1? Thank you!
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Inconsistent performance while using foot motion to open the trunk.
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To access the trunk/cargo space, stand behind the back tyre of the vehicle and kick just behind where the mud flap is located. Give it a kick and wait for 1 second, it often opens. Repeatedly kicking instead of kicking once will result in the process failing. -
Cease the vehicle's motion while keeping the engine operational.
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STAR diagnosis is really necessary. Bring it to a reputable and unbiased expert. It is most likely that the issue is not due to either the battery or the alternator. -
Cease the vehicle's motion while keeping the engine operational.
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The following information was retrieved by Google: https://qsautorepair.com/why-does-my-mercedes-say-stop-vehicle-leave-engine-running/#:~:text=When driving a Mercedes%2C you,with the engine or transmission. -
Cease the vehicle's motion while keeping the engine operational.
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Which engine is included in your "2016 Mercedes C Class"? The alert may not be associated with the 12v battery. Additionally, it is advisable to subject the automobile to a diagnostic scan using either STAR or iCarsoft tools to accurately determine the origin of the problem. -
I will be collecting my EQS 450+ AMG Line vehicle tomorrow.
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https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-dropping-eq-named-cars-and-super-streamlined-styling -
Three-year-old automobiles may have reliability problems. Although I cannot afford to purchase one, I prefer to acquire a car that has been well tested and shown to be reliable. Consider returning the item to the original seller and exchanging it for another, as a humorous suggestion.
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My first hypothesis would be a deteriorating High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP). The device will not operate at such a low pressure. If one of the High-Pressure Fuel Pumps (HPFPs) is malfunctioning, I recommend replacing both of them. However, in order to prevent randomly replacing components, it is advisable to examine the issue more closely. Another possible reason might be a malfunctioning injector, but in such cases, there would typically be some noticeable emission of petrol from the exhaust.
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The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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I have enlarged the holes after first cutting a smaller one. I enlarge the hole in a piece of wood or plastic to the necessary size and then fasten it securely. I then use it as a guide without the central drill inserted. -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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I appreciate the ingenious concept. 👍 Indeed, I received a recommendation from another member to engage in that activity. It is logical. I believe that my battery may need replacement in the near future, therefore to be honest, it is not a significant issue to remove it. I have lubricated the wiper spindles. For your information, it seems to be a 100mm soil pipe blanking cap. 🤣 -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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Thank you Barringer, I will examine it! -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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Afterward, I dedicated the remaining part of the day to thoroughly cleaning the area under the hood. -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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The automobile has accumulated a mileage of 34,000 kilometres. As a spyder, I assumed that the air conditioning and heating would not be used often. Nevertheless, I was astounded by the dire need for their replacement. -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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I discovered that the only method of inserting them was by applying a forceful pull on the loom, causing it to disengage from its original position beneath the housing. It was effortlessly easy. Audi charges a fee of £400 in the United Kingdom for this service. I see the reason why finding it amusing 🤣🤣 -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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Finally, during my attempt to replace the pollen filters, I encountered a delay in realising that Audi had intentionally positioned the dense wire harness beneath the pollen filter housing. -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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Regarding the speaker screws, it is really convenient to have them located in such a favourable position. Positioned snugly beneath the windscreen wiper reservoir. -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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Thank to everybody, really the wiper arms were somewhat challenging. I using a puller to extract the middle wiper arm... However, the puller tool was unable to fit under the trim on the side. A puller equipped with two "pincher" arms on each side is clearly necessary. The one I purchased just included a slot located at the bottom. Subsequently, I used a generous quantity of release oil and a substantial degree of oscillation. The automobile, which is approaching a decade in age, has annual maintenance at Audi. However, I must emphasise that the wiper arms have been untouched for a significant duration of time. They were firmly stuck and there was no indication of any lubrication present? I used silicone grease throughout the reinstallation process. Does Audi need to carefully remove the trim in order to inspect the braking fluid? -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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I have started the process of disassembling the decorative moulding in the trunk. I am now anticipating the delivery of a Windscreen wiper puller, which is scheduled to come tomorrow. Once the trim is removed, are they readily accessible? Concerning the glovebox trim, there were no screws present in the glovebox of my 2014 Spyder that needed to be removed. Yet another excerpt from below. Peculiar. Do you believe the reason is due to it being a cosmetic procedure to enhance one's appearance? -
The Audi R8 Gen 1 has undergone a facelift. Spyder Pollen Filter
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It seems like it is fastened from the rear. Profound delight 🤣