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dreaddan
03-08-2009, 07:31 PM
Hi,
Ive been asked to help a friend start a S8(D2 i think) that has been standing for 3 years.
Currently the battery is dead so will be pulling it off to charge but was wondering if there was anything else worth checking?
Ie, will i need to resync the keys/fobs?

Cheers
Dan

towcestervag
03-08-2009, 08:36 PM
i personally would remove plugs and put a little oil down bores and manually turn over engine to help reseal dry rings
also would recommend petrol change as it will be stale

shark_90
03-08-2009, 08:37 PM
Forget charging the battery, it's probably totally knackered.

If it's been stood that long I'd change the oil and filter before starting it. The keys shouldn't require resyncing.

Good luck with it.

dreaddan
05-08-2009, 05:14 PM
Cheers im going to have a quick look at it tonight.
If i do need to re code the keys how would i do it?

Thanks
Dan

dreaddan
16-08-2009, 04:38 PM
Thanks
it fired first time :)