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  1. Jay-a3

    s3 overrevving

    Hi, my s3 has decided to start overrevving while changing gear!its so annoying because it sounds like i carnt drive!ha. Whats the cause, any ideas? Iv read about pcv delete but not sure if thats the cure? Thanks
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    leather touch up..

    Good evening! Has any one any experiance of improving the look of tired/worn leather seats? I have black and white/cream leather in my s3 which are staring to look like they have seen better days! Iv been cleaning amd conditioning with gliptone but theres alot of scuffs and cracks which id...
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    paint bubbles!

    Evening! So i have a horrible line of oaint bubbling under my rear number plate and also noticed under one of the front wings!iv done alot of searchin and seems audi arnt to keen to solve these problems. Iv emaild them anyway to see what they say. Doe any one have any tips on the right things...
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    back wheel squilling like a pig. (on and off)

    Hello! So my s3 has developed a squilling wheel for some time now. Iv tried cleaning pads and disks but still the same. Also after a 30min blitz down the local road, when i got home i could barely touch the back wheel it was ao hot!! Any tips on a diy fix? Cheers
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    anyone in north wales with vcds?

    Hello, just orderd some new lights from trups but will need the drl s coding with vcds. Anyone in the area want some beer tokens?
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    magnex sports cat?

    Any one know if the magnex sports cat and downpipe are any good for an s3? Seem half the price of miltek!!
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    my forge dv setup?

    Hello, whilst fitting my new cai i noticed that the forge dv on my car looks like its been bodged abit by someone. Just doesnt look right compared to what i have seen on here. Ill get a pic up tomorrow. There seems to be a hose missing of the solinoid to? Just a bare nipple showing? Any ideas?
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    Where To Get A Remap? Hmm

    Could anyone recommend anywhere in northwales for a remap. I see demon tweeks are my closest for a revo map but i have not heard any review s about them.
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    ebay reverse cameras??

    Hi, any one put one of these ebay reverse caneras on their s3? I have one next to me but looking at the led's on it it doesnt look like its going to be the brightest, also getting it to match the opposite side?. Cheers.
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    what a feeling, just bought myself an s3!!

    Hello, just treated myself to a 56plate s3, hopefully picking it up over the weekend :) the only thing what was on the back of my mind before buying it was underneath the rear reg plate there is a couple of small bumps in the paint. Hardly noticble but I dont want it to go any further. Whats...
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    a3 brake hose split

    Hi, whilst changing my discs and pads today on my a3 I somehow put a nick in the rear brake hose and the fluid started seaping out. My question is will I die if I drive it or are the front brakes on a separate feed? Any advice appreciated. Thanks
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    whos selling??

    If anyone knows of a nice s3 for sale plz let me know, cheers ;)
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    jeeez this car cost me some money this year!!

    Soooo today my a3 failed its mot because the headlight adjuster couldnt be adjusted because the white screw cap is missing. Bit lame really and holiday coming up next week I need this sorting asap. They told me I need a new headlight but surely you can buy them white screw adjusters? :( money...
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    Limping all the way home :(

    Hi, Today whilst driving to work I lost a lot of power and my car sounded and felt awful! Eml was goin crazy!!its an audi a3 1.8t aum. Iv got a basic code reader and it logged; 1668416688 17704 16687. from what I can gather the engine is misfiring? Is it safe to drive the car?carnt get it to a...
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    S3 millage,, hmmmm

    Hi, just after abit of advice,there's an s3 I've seen,51 plate with 140000 miles on the clock. Comes with full audi service history tho and is very clean.is this a lot for an s3, I mean will the turbo have much life left in it? I would want to remap to but would this just cause more hassle with...
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    eBay fmic to buy or not to buy

    whats the views on these guys?iv got a aum 1.8t, just carnt mak my mind up!!will it be worth the hassle fitting it???
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    Result!!found my vac leak----i think

    recently been having 17544 code pop up time after time so today i had a really good scout around for possible vac leaks.i found under the intake manifold the hose that comes directley of it (its like a short 90 bend) has a split on the side of it. please tell me this will be related to my...
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    broken dipstick tube ??

    hi guys quick question for u all,I hav been getting 17544 code spring up from time to time,yeterday I found that my dipstick tube had snapped rite where it connects to metal.could this be part of the problem??
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    Im Thinking miltek sports cat and back box?

    hi, really really please ith my a3 1.8t aum at the mo,it goes like **** of a shovel!!done all the usual mods like remap panel filter ect now im thinking a nice exhaust??wheres the best place to get one and could any one recomend?
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    17544 reacurring after remap?any ideas??

    hii any ideas why i keep getting this code after i had my aum remapped?fuel trim to lean apparently? it doesnt caude the eml to come on but each time i scan the car it reapears! any suggestions welcome thank u