Another Timmus Road Trip: Requests Welcome
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I've had similar ideas Steve, but wondered if it would be possible to have more than one camera with a selector switch to activate the appropriate display
Cheers Spike
Graham2704
Member
Hi Tom
I spoke to Johnmed from Warrington as i got some parts off him for an A2 2003 i got of my sister aa she was going to scrap it he said you might be able to look at my cccu as my Alarm goes off when I open the door,neq rear door lock on central locking on rear door needs programing also a new key and ignition barrel and its running a bit rough could you pm me a price if your on your way back up just off j18 M6 winsford Thanks Graham
I spoke to Johnmed from Warrington as i got some parts off him for an A2 2003 i got of my sister aa she was going to scrap it he said you might be able to look at my cccu as my Alarm goes off when I open the door,neq rear door lock on central locking on rear door needs programing also a new key and ignition barrel and its running a bit rough could you pm me a price if your on your way back up just off j18 M6 winsford Thanks Graham
Stuebydoo
A2OC Donor
A bit late in replying to this thread. I got to meet Tom for a bit longer than the last time, and he upgraded my FSI to DIS. His attention to detail is great, and it's really good that there are skilled people with a wealth of knowledge about these little cars. Thoroughly recommend to anyone thinking of doing some upgrades. Mine is slowly building it's spec up.
I had a visit from Tom on Friday. I think that it's so enjoyable to meet-up, I'd be paying him for just a social visit! LOL! Since his visit, I've been driving my A2 with a smile on my face! Why, you might ask? Well I've paid two visits in the past to "Stealth Racing" because my gear-change was very difficult and obstructive, especially when cold and into first-gear. In spite of those visits (which were only for that reason), it's always been that way, for a long,long time. Along comes Tom with a special Audi tool which only cost ~£2. ( It is basically a simple slightly cranked bar of a critical diameter) It only took him a few minutes but the improvement has been astonishing! Even from cold, it's now possible to engage 1st without the obstruction! THAT'S why I'm smiling! To think how long I've put up with that inferior gear-change .... all those miles! Oh well .....
David
David
sinlessUK
Member
Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: None
Controller: 8Z0 959 433 AF
Component: Komfortgerát TBD 1210
Coding: 07931
Shop #: WSC 02138
VCID: 8A67A12BA527
3 Faults Found:
01561 - Left Rear Door
61-10 - Won't De-Safe - Intermittent
01562 - Right Rear Door
59-00 - Can't Unlock
01562 - Right Rear Door
61-00 - Won't De-Safe
So I've replaced the right door switch using this guide http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?13246-How-to-replace-rear-door-micro-switch and still have the same problem.
What can I try next? Maybe 'The Timmus Touch' is needed.
Controller: 8Z0 959 433 AF
Component: Komfortgerát TBD 1210
Coding: 07931
Shop #: WSC 02138
VCID: 8A67A12BA527
3 Faults Found:
01561 - Left Rear Door
61-10 - Won't De-Safe - Intermittent
01562 - Right Rear Door
59-00 - Can't Unlock
01562 - Right Rear Door
61-00 - Won't De-Safe
So I've replaced the right door switch using this guide http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?13246-How-to-replace-rear-door-micro-switch and still have the same problem.
What can I try next? Maybe 'The Timmus Touch' is needed.
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timmus
A2OC Donor
What a busy but enjoyable week it's been! I got home late on Friday night and have spent the weekend so far preparing for a big job near Leeds beginning on Monday. However, no A2 marathon is complete without a summary post, so here goes...
I started at home in Lancaster and proceeded to visit...
Wolverhampton
Birmingham
Cambridge
Harlow
Greenwich
Staines
Woodford
Ashford
Maidstone
Holborn
Harlow (again!)
Clapham
Brackley
Coalville
Neston
Prestatyn
Liverpool
Many thanks to all those I visited; it was a pleasure seeing old faces and making new acquaintances. I'd like to show my gratitude to everyone for being flexible and making the logistics of such a long chain possible. Apologies to the few people for whom this trip didn't work out. Rest assured, there'll be a next time!
Almost every stop was to work on an A2, though I also made a few other personal and business calls. There is, however, no contest for the most awesome location of work over the past week...
Once again, many thanks to everyone who made my trip so pleasant. Until next time!
Tom
I started at home in Lancaster and proceeded to visit...
Wolverhampton
Birmingham
Cambridge
Harlow
Greenwich
Staines
Woodford
Ashford
Maidstone
Holborn
Harlow (again!)
Clapham
Brackley
Coalville
Neston
Prestatyn
Liverpool
Many thanks to all those I visited; it was a pleasure seeing old faces and making new acquaintances. I'd like to show my gratitude to everyone for being flexible and making the logistics of such a long chain possible. Apologies to the few people for whom this trip didn't work out. Rest assured, there'll be a next time!
Almost every stop was to work on an A2, though I also made a few other personal and business calls. There is, however, no contest for the most awesome location of work over the past week...
Once again, many thanks to everyone who made my trip so pleasant. Until next time!
Tom
timmus
A2OC Donor
Many thanks for the vote of confidence, and the alliteration.
I notice your scan results mention both the rear doors. The locks will continue to cycle when you turn the key in the ignition until all microswitch faults are resolved. If you get fed up with the problem or can't seem to solve it, I am, of course, more than happy to assist. Just let me know.
HI Graham,
I've sent you a private message.
Cheers,
Tom
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sinlessUK
Member
Many thanks for the vote of confidence, and the alliteration.
I notice your scan results mention both the rear doors. The locks will continue to cycle when you turn the key in the ignition until all microswitch faults are resolved. If you get fed up with the problem or can't seem to solve it, I am, of course, more than happy to assist. Just let me know.
Tom
Timmus when your next on you're travels, put me down for a visit. I think she needs 'The Timmus Touch'
Almost every stop was to work on an A2, though I also made a few other personal and business calls. There is, however, no contest for the most awesome location of work over the past week...
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Tom
Are you allowed to say if you fixed the electronics gremlins on Hamilton's car
Cheers Spike
sco
A2OC Donor
timmus
A2OC Donor
Ah, thank you. Wouldn't it be nice if the forum software alerted you to this problem. Sorry to all those who might have tried to send me a PM over the last few days. I've now cleared some space and will start replying to the backlog.
Cheers,
Tom
timmus
A2OC Donor
Yes, Lewis' car is now running like a dream. I also fitted cruise control and advised him that slow and steady wins the race.
J3FVW
Member
I paid Tom a visit yesterday and have nothing but praise for his attention to detail and dogged determination to get the job done right.
Pre arranged jobs were retro fitting DIS, cruise control, and MFSW plus a decent list of small jobs that needed sorting to bring the car somewhere near where I wanted it. These were all done in the manner to which I expected given the glowing reports of other members but the next part is where glowing praise is really due.
My car had an annoying rattle coming from (I thought) the steering column or the instrument cluster. After the retro fitting was done the rattle was still evident in the road test and I could tell it was bugging Tom more than me.
Anyway where most people would have walked away and put it down to being "one of those things", not with Tom. He proceeded to dismantle the car again (by now we are talking 4pm and a full day of work already done).
Needless to say that an hour or so later and after much head scratching the rattle is now gone. Now that's what I call attention to detail.
In conclusion Tom is an absolute gent and goes way beyond the call of duty to do a perfect job. I am one seriously satisfied customer and will be making the journey for more mods in the future.
Pre arranged jobs were retro fitting DIS, cruise control, and MFSW plus a decent list of small jobs that needed sorting to bring the car somewhere near where I wanted it. These were all done in the manner to which I expected given the glowing reports of other members but the next part is where glowing praise is really due.
My car had an annoying rattle coming from (I thought) the steering column or the instrument cluster. After the retro fitting was done the rattle was still evident in the road test and I could tell it was bugging Tom more than me.
Anyway where most people would have walked away and put it down to being "one of those things", not with Tom. He proceeded to dismantle the car again (by now we are talking 4pm and a full day of work already done).
Needless to say that an hour or so later and after much head scratching the rattle is now gone. Now that's what I call attention to detail.
In conclusion Tom is an absolute gent and goes way beyond the call of duty to do a perfect job. I am one seriously satisfied customer and will be making the journey for more mods in the future.
timmus
A2OC Donor
Many thanks Jeff for the positive feedback. I'm pleased you're so delighted.
I was primed to look for the source of a rattle before I started working on the car, but found nothing amiss as I dismantled the appropriate areas of the interior to fit the upgrades. I could tell that the instrument cluster had been taken out previously due to trim pieces not being seated properly, so I figured I'd probably cure the rattle simply by putting things back together properly. However, when we took the car out for a test drive, I heard the rattle with my own ears. It sounded to me like it was coming from underneath the very front of the dash, near where the G263 sensor is located. If Jeff's car was my car, I wouldn't have been able to live with it, so I started the hunt. Eventually I found that a bolt between the master brake cylinder and the back of the windscreen wiper motor was loose, causing a metallic rattling sound to be conducted into the interior.
What a difference such things make. A single rattle like that can give you the feeling that your entire car is falling to bits. Once the rattle was gone, Jeff didn't care about having cruise, DIS and MFSW. The biggest upgrade seemed to be driving along in comparative silence!
See you again at the Yorkshire social, Jeff.
Cheers,
Tom
I was primed to look for the source of a rattle before I started working on the car, but found nothing amiss as I dismantled the appropriate areas of the interior to fit the upgrades. I could tell that the instrument cluster had been taken out previously due to trim pieces not being seated properly, so I figured I'd probably cure the rattle simply by putting things back together properly. However, when we took the car out for a test drive, I heard the rattle with my own ears. It sounded to me like it was coming from underneath the very front of the dash, near where the G263 sensor is located. If Jeff's car was my car, I wouldn't have been able to live with it, so I started the hunt. Eventually I found that a bolt between the master brake cylinder and the back of the windscreen wiper motor was loose, causing a metallic rattling sound to be conducted into the interior.
What a difference such things make. A single rattle like that can give you the feeling that your entire car is falling to bits. Once the rattle was gone, Jeff didn't care about having cruise, DIS and MFSW. The biggest upgrade seemed to be driving along in comparative silence!
See you again at the Yorkshire social, Jeff.
Cheers,
Tom