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  1. K31RR X

    S3 8V FL ALTERNATOR and TENSIONER problems

    Looking for some advice , Been told my auxiliary fan belt tensioners went but another mechanic has told me my alternators went aswell , horrendous whirring noise coming from the fan belt, 2019 S3 8v FL , tuned at stage 1 don’t know if this has an impact on this happening or it’s just wear and...
  2. M

    Facelift S3 - Front wheels spinning in 1st and 2nd gear - Haldex issues?

    The other night driving home I noticed it, really bad wheel spin when flooring it in 1st and 2nd. Along with a fair bit of torque steer, Kind of felt like the front wheels were skipping, really juddering, and didn't feel at all like the rears were kicking in to help shove the car forward like it...
  3. dave_beastttt

    For Sale 2010 Audi S3 8P 3 door

    For sale, 2010 Audi S3 8P 3 door, Meteor grey pearl, S-Tronic 209k RS3 front grille Stage 1 Custom air filter H&R springs LED D3S conversion 8v alloys with nearly new tyres pressed steel plates MOT until end of January 2025 Black leather Owned since 2017, serviced myself using premium...
  4. P

    Advice

    Okay i have an interesting case here. I have S3 8L which motor has been swapped from AMK to AGU because AMK blew up. I'm pretty sure its runnin on S3 ECU, also have S3 intercoolers and maybe a fuel pump. The question is how I can make more power so that the AGU is on par with the stock AMK...
  5. M

    Audi s3 69 plate exhaust

    Hi, I recently bought Audi s3, 69 plate, I’ve noticed it’s awfully quieter to the 2016 s3 I use to have. I’m not hearing the dsg fart in the 69 plate. Does anyone have a suggestion to get it louder without doing anything major or too expensive plz. Thanks
  6. K

    S3 Xenon flicker and yellow/pinkish tone

    Hi! About a month ago my right headlight cut off and i got a warning on my dash. Few days later it got back on, but with a yellow/pink tone to it. And now the light does this flicker. What could be the issue? The bulb itself or the ballast...
  7. Narv P

    Sold Audi S3 Sportback Black Edition | 2.0 TFSI Quattro | 2011 | Ibis White | 90k Miles | S-Tronic | 8P | FP11VVR | HPi Clear |

    Thank you for taking time to read my advert. Up for sale is my beloved Audi S3 8P Black Edition. This car is finished in Ibis White and is complemented with a desirable spec with all preventative maintenance work carried out. eBay Advert Ibis White Black Edition 5 Door Mileage – 90k (Increasing...
  8. NIKLDN

    O2 Sensor Error Reading - S3 8V 2019

    Evening all, Complete novice here. My wife’s S3 seems to be hesitating a tad bit recently. From the initial ‘google’ search, we thought it might be spark plugs. My brother in law had one of these diagnostic kits and when he ran this yesterday evening, it came up with the following error/code...
  9. S

    S3 Haldex Issue

    Hello, Last month I bought brand new Audi S3 8Y. Before 3000km mileage I changed oil & filters in the engine at dealership. After 3500km mileage I noticed my rear wheels are not engaging (no traction, TC icon on, slippery on acceleration). I contacted my dealership but they can take my car for...
  10. R

    Fault Code: P304400 - Fuel Pump Short Circuit?

    Hi all. Been looking through the forum but can't find anything about this. I've got a 2018 8V S3 and after doing a scan with an OBDELEVEN, I'm getting error code P304400, which says it's a fuel pump short circuit (doesn'tsay which one). The car seems to loose power every now and then so...
  11. max69vk

    For Sale Various A3 & S3 8P parts to sell

    I haven’t been on here for a while & having only just sold my S-Line after nearly 11 years I’m now left with a garage full of parts that I won’t ever be using. I’ll try to keep updating this thread with the more bits that I find, (as & when I find them, which may take some time!). Starting off…...
  12. E

    Wanted S3 8P 3 door

    hi all, I’m looking for an S3 8P must be 3 door and ideally in the south east. I’d have either manual or Dsg, pre and post facelift. Really looking for condition and some good history with the car. Thank you.
  13. Rip

    Sold Audi S3 8V Rear Differential 0CQ525010 L (Latest revision, under 10k miles) - £550

    **Just listed on eBay also** **Please WhatsApp/text 07743427201 as I don't get notification emails here** I bought this a couple of years ago to replace the one in my Audi S3 8V but never actually got around to it and now I've sold the car I have no use for it. When I bought it I was told that...
  14. W

    Write off?

    For context someone (at fault) was at a stop sign, and didnt look turning left into the highway, and drove straight into the side of my passenger front. Is this a write off? im so heartbroken.
  15. PCA7

    Headlight Change

    Hi All, I've just bought the wife an A3 2ltr tdi Quattro 184bhp, it's a 15plate so presume its pre-facelift. It has the halogen headlights but wanted to change them to the LED/Zenon headlights. Is this possible? Is it just plug and play? Any advise would be great TIA
  16. S

    Audi s3 mag ride suspension problems

    Hi, wondering if anyone can help I have a 2016 s3 saloon and the suspension light has come on the dash. I have tried changing level sensors etc, but no luck I have attached the fault codes, could someone help thanks.
  17. D

    Looking to identify these wheels

    Hi all, New to thos forum! Just recently purchased an Audi S3 8P and am looking to identify these alloy wheels. They look to be reps of the 5 arm rotars that came with the S3 but I can't seem to identify anywhere online as to where they might be from so I can ascertain the quality of them...
  18. S

    Two issues with 2019 S3 hatchback. Boot not opening & mirrors not folding

    Hi, Could anyone help. I’ve just had a 2019 S3 hatchback delivered today. The boot is not opening from the key but it makes the noise as if it is trying to but then doesnt. I have to manually lift it up with my hand. And secondly, my side mirrors are not folding in despite having the option to...
  19. R

    S3 8P 2009 02Q Whining on all gears.

    Hi! I recently drove pretty hard and missed a shift at over 6k RPM and since then its been sounding like straight cut gears (reverse) even when going forward on all 6 gears, its not loud but its there and its both annoying and scary if something might give up eventually. A couple months ago i...
  20. Rip

    Sold 2014 Audi S3 (8V) - 3 Door Hatch - S-Tronic - Bang & Olufsen - (Possibly all dealer options?) - Very nice condition

    [Not currently advertised elsewhere] 2014 3-Door Hatch Exlusive paint (Daytona Pearl Grey) S-Tronic (Switchable drive modes plus a user customizable drive mode) 79,700k All the usual S3 options plus those listed below Based in Gloucester (Just off J12 of M5) Excellent condition inside & out...