Recent content by IainS3

cheers for the reply welly, 77k

Hey chaps, Every time I top up my oil the car puffs out gray smoke. It doesn't happen on turn over, normally when the car gets warm. Any suggestions as to why this would happen after a top up? The oil level is in the middle between minimum and maximum.

middle of town kb, work up at altens

Would be interested also!

How much was that for DJ?

Put in just over 1 litre of oil today after work. Done about 2k since service. Had a look under the car and noticed a small water leak(assume ac?). And also noticed some oil specks on the Tarmac? Going to check in the morning again but I havn't noticed a leak before, not really been looking. Any...

This is mega strange - I was on my way to work this morning and the oil indicator beeped on. Car was only serviced in april! Going to have to fully investigate after work

Picked her up on Saturday! Abosolutely love it. Likes the fuel though! Can't wait to get into the car, such a pleasure!

Thanks, how would I find out what part number i need to buy?

Don't say that Martay! GOt a presale check done and three came up, looking to get them sorted before I take it away! Where do you guys get your cars' serviced?

Thanks tufty. Not familiar at all with the 8L S3 so i've sent your advice to the garage and asked them to investigate - away to hit a learning curve!

Hey guys, it was I who bought the dolphin 02! Thanks for the warm welcome - i've already been on asking questions about fault codes so i'm in no doubt i'll be asking heaps of questions. First S3 so very excited!

Hey guys, got the additonal info through Gas Temperature P1455, P1456 Main Relay circuit : P0688 Power supply too high: P1602 (a new battery was fitted not that long ago, could this be connected?) Any tips/info would be great, cheers, Iain

Cheers for the replies guys. I've asked the garage for the fault codes, they posted the report through to me just with the description. Was hoping someone recognised the description - i'll post what i get back...

Hey chaps, Just bought an s3 and put it through a pre-purchase check. It came up with three faults and i'm wondering if anyone can point me towards a part/solution to fix them, and also the impact they have on the car? Faults as follows: Gas temperature sensor Main relay open circuit power...