Recent content by Strangely Brown

Common fault. New rear windscreen wiper and lock required - cost circa £130.

Sold the A3 today as I just wasn't getting on with it. On the plus side I made £200 profit on what it owed me so it can't be all that bad.

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Hot start problem is in most cases caused by a worm starter motor. I had exactly the same issue with a 2005 Golf 2.0 Tdi (BKD) which was resolved by replacing the starter motor using a recon unit from ECP. Replacing the starter motor is a 30 minute job abd can be done on your driveway just...

I don't believe you can replace the micro switch but I stand to be corrected. Personally I would suggest replacing the whole catch mechanism as its a lot easier.

Microswitch needs cleaning. From previous experience the microswitch can be a PITA to properly clean and sometimes the best way of fixing is to replace the bonnet lock mechanism. The lock mechanism can be bought for less than £40 and takes 10-15 minutes to fit

I had to use a puller to replace mine as the wiper arm would not budge. This is what I used, ok it's cheap and may hot last years but it does the trick. WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM REMOVAL TOOL | eBay

I would either have a look on ebay for 2007+ onwards A3's being split out for parts (Rev C head onwards) or phone a couple of local breakers preferably a VAG specialist.

So i have had the A3 now for just over 4 weeks and painlessly covered 2.5k miles HOWEVER i have noticed a fair amount of turbo whine not Siren just a bit more whistle/whine than the other 5-6 VW's 2.0 TDi i've owned. Appreciated the car has covered nearly 90k miles so there is going to be some...

It is possible but will be stupidly expensive to the point where it might be cheaper to buy a new car.

The gasket failed on my rear wiper motor corroding the boot lock so changed both for just over £100 (new parts) You can get a new wiper motor for about £70 from lincoln audio on ebay and it only takes 10-15 minutes to fit.

Have you recently done any work on the car like removed seats?

One of the many going around of late. One of my colleagues was offered a 2008 Mini for £4k paid by direct bank transfer. She stupidly paid the money!! Anyway. Here is the sellers response to my message asking to test drive the car. This is exactly how i received it. The Audi A3 still selling...

Starter motor. End of. Get yourself down to Euro car parts.

Just sent the guy a message. Money says the car is in Spain etc etc.