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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Hi, all Have been scrabbling around, still trying to come up with a cost-effective way to get my A3 back on the road. Does anyone have experience of these guys / this service...
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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Still struggling a little here, but have spoken with local friend who has looked after non-VAG cars of mine in the past. He convinced that the problem is probs rooted in the VVT solenoids, and suggests replacing all 4, as well as cam and crank sensors. I expect he's right - I have never had to...
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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Many thanks for your continued interest and support :) Have taken the MAF out of the airline and given that a good clean off using contact cleaner and a cotton bud (gently) removing some accumulated dust/soot, and have had a few days of trouble-free driving. Fingers crossed! Will come back...
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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Hi, again Had a limp-home earlier, and here are all the codes from the Audi>Engine scan on my OBD 00833 05476 00257 00104 00545 05465 and here's the scanner I have ...
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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Thanks for reply - will list the codes next time, and give you the make/model of the OBD I have, too.
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    3.2l v6 - Repeat limp-home

    Hi, all Have had repeat limp-home (LH) probs with my 08-reg 5-door S-line 3.2 v6 A3. Audi have replaced the ECU - twice - and with no clear identification of the root cause of the problems. I have an OBD scanner which reports a variety of codes, and which didn't help Audi diagnose what was...
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    Hello, Davey Just bought S-line quattro 3.2 v6 and have ESP and limp this morning. You very...

    Hello, Davey Just bought S-line quattro 3.2 v6 and have ESP and limp this morning. You very local. Are you about, please, for VCDS and compensation?