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    Replacing NOX Control Box

    Hey guys, just had the car checked by Audi and it turns out the cause of all my problems is the NOX Control Box. Now Audi want £700 to supply and fit this part which is ridiculous for something I presume is just a box that the lambda/exhaust sensors plug into? Anyone had any experience of...
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    How long will it last?

    Just a search for your opinions really on how long you expect the A3 engine to hold out? Im just over 50k now and it still feels good. I know with my old Ford when you went over the 100k mark problems start occuring and by 150k a petrol engine was looking towards the end of its life, but thats...
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    How to access and remove 3rd brake light?

    Got a problem with my 3rd brake light on the A3, wanna take off the cowling which covers it and have a look but cant for the life of me work out how to do it?
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    Any issues with lowering?

    Thinking of lowering the a3 when i get the 18 rim's to get rid of the rollerskate look. looking to go about 30mm on just springs, but wanted to know if this over time can cause any issues? i know i have heard, certainly with my old car, that lower can ruin the shocks, cause the wishbones...
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    Gearbox fault please help!

    My A3 has developed a fault and although its intermitent it is very annoying and can be downright dangerous. First off car is a 2004 A3 2.0ltr petrol n/a with an automatic 6 speed gbox. Basically every now and then, usually at lower speeds below 40 and especially when puling away, the car...
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    Is this a good price?

    Im going ahead with the single grille conversion on my A3, and Iv sourced the bonnet, bumper fogs etc all second hand from breakers. Now when it comes to paint, our Audi recommended bodyshop want 600 for spraying and blending. This seems steep to me as other quotes Iv got are 400-500, but I...
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    Anyone have any experience of these? (DVD)

    Come across this on ebay as I would lvoe to have a dvd in the A3, but Im a bit dubious as I dont think its OEM? Heres a link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BN-7-2-Din-Car-DVD-GPS-DVB-T-BT-Player-AUDI-A3_W0QQitemZ260498556520QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems?hash=item3ca6ec8668
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    3rd brake light working but weak

    The 3rd brake light in my tailgate is very dim when I put the brakes on, only just shows, but all the leds are emiting some light so it is sort of working?! Cant work out how to gain access to it if anyone can help or has any ideas?
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    Rieger front spliter opinions

    Ive got a pre facelift A3 and am thinking of putting a rieger front splitter on it to make the front slightly more aggressive and low. I was going to do the Single grille conversion until I discovered there was more to it than just changing the bumpers over. Anyone got one of these fitted...
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    Remap on 2.0ltr n/a dsg auto

    Hi again everyone, firstly I apologise for the amount of noobie questions but I am pretty new to the Audi scene although I am loving every minute. Im currently in a 2004 A3 2.0ltr n/a DSG auto, think they are about 150bhp standard? Question is what can I do to get more grunt out of it without...
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    Fitting footwell lights

    Hi everyone. Was thinking of getting some front footwell lights fitted to the A3 as it currently has none. Is it a simple case of finding a bulb holder and sticking a bulb in there or is it more complicated than that? Its a 2004 pre facelift model. many thanks.
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    Facelift sline rear bumper on pre facelift?

    Sorry if this has been asked before guys. I have a 2004 A3 (The split grill pre facelift version) and want to put an s line rear bumper on, just wondering if it is a straight swap? Thanks
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    Bumper question

    Hi everyone, just stumbled accross this forum as I've been searching the net for a decent audi forum since I bought my A3, great sight! I have a 2004 A3 20ltr auto, absolutely love it best car Ive owned yet. Beign the earlier model it has the split grill front bumper and Im looking to put an s...