Recent content by h100vw

Hi, I know there's a classified section but I couldn't work out how to do a wanted advert. #useless? I am looking for a spare ECU from an APY engined S3. I need to get it sent to Australia too. I know there's a few on ebay, I just feel a bit more comfortable dealing with someone, with a bit...

That ECU can definitely be flashed off the car. Custom-Code can certainly do them ( I am an dealer in Australia) Never tried to do one in the car, so can't say if you can or not. Gavin

Got those jack pads adapters on my S3 and a Polo GTI I just got. Really good! Gavin Got

Jesus, it's taken me a couple of weeks to read this thread on and off. It started out when I was looking for info on FMICs for S3s and also WM. I was engrossed and got square eyes a few times while at work on nights. :D The last 2 or 3 pages were just the worst, all that hard work seemingly...

It's taken me a while to read this one. Some good work Sam. Gavin :)

Get hold of a VCDS cable and custom-settings and turn the boost down with that. Even a cheapo ebay should work at a push. Gavin Custom-Code - The Latest Innovation in Serial Port Chip Tuning Technology. Remap VW - Audi - Seat - Skoda - ReMOSitory Unitronic Chipped - UNI Setting V 1.4

I have read that APR remaps can reset to standard after the battery has been changed. If you have cruise control, hold the button on the end of the stalk in and see what the engine check light does. Ignition on engine not running. Gavin

I'll bear that in mind Gareth, thanks. It just feels like it's from the bottom, wishbone or ball joints. I'd prefer to diagnose rather than randomly change parts. Just never get the time. Gavin

I'd be interested to hear if the shocks fix the knocking. I have the same problem with mine. The shocks are standard with about 210000kms on. I have changed the ARB bushes twice as they were the normal fix. I did discover today that the knocking goes away when your on the brakes, no matter how...

Probably on it's way to Welly's gaff as we type. :jump:

You would want the car running 100% before having any flash. Be prepared to come across issues after flashing, it doesn't happen all the time but I have had coilpacks and sparkplugs cause problems after flashing. If you have a APY in the S3 the coils seem to be ok, the BAM coilpacks give up a...

8N 225hp/165kw models have the same downpipe/cats as the 8L S3. Gavin

You should be good with standard plugs on a stage 1 map. If it is dropping out as soon as boost comes in, that's a good indicator the coilpacks are done. I had this on a 225 TT I flashed last year, it the coilpacks one at a time until it had 4 new ones. Gavin

Re-gassing it is the problem. The fitting is easy. I'd hit up a couple of places for a price on fitting. Gavin

Generic code readers don't give enough info to work off mate. VAG-COM is the thing you need to do this job. I would be surprised if the ECU is done. Although engine faults do turn off "luxury" items. There was a lad here in Australia that had a bad MAF/air flow meter that caused ESP issues. Gavin