A8 D3

Audi A8(L) D3 from 2004-2010 US

Replace Front Brake Pads On 2006 A8L

front brake

The brake pads and rotors were replaced by the dealer at 55k miles-It’s 77k miles now and the brake pad warning light just came on. I planned to use the old rotors so I replace it right away to make sure they don’t get destroyed by the pads. This is how I did mine. Turning …

A8 Air Suspension Lift Mode Can Sustain At 60 MPH

Today on freeway, I checked the lift-mode – it’s grayed out when the speed hit over 50mph and came back when it’s under like clockwork. Audi A8 D3 (2004-2010) has air suspension – my sport option has adaptive suspension with 4 modes. The lift mode is the highest one – monster truck mode – high …

Remove Or Replace A8 Trunk Lid Motor

trunk motor

2013-06-09 Troubleshoot the electrical The trunk lid motor on my 2006 A8L is really weak – it doesn’t go up like the Q7 – I decided to remove it. If I want to replace the motor, the new and improved version is for 2008 or newer 4E0 827 852 H. It has the metal aluminum case …

Replace Air Filter On A8L D3

I found the way to remove the air filter cover easier than conventional way – remove the air duct – By remove the 2 screws securing the MAF – the cover come out much easier after the 5 screws were removed –

Add FBAS To MMI Head Unit 4E0 035 729

FBAS NXP circuit populated

I helped someone to install FBAS on his 4E0 035 729 – 8/17/2016 2013-06-07 Parts needed to add to the board – 4E0 035 729 to make 4E0 035 729 A. All parts should be size 0603 – SMD Capacitors = 7 x 100 nF, 6 x 47 nF, 1 x 10 pF,  1 x …