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    Data service not available, Please insert a sim card.

    Hey guys, I have a 2015 A3 etron, I paid for Audi connect license and I've set up the app and can see the battery status and turn on the A/C remotely, but when i try to go to the audi connect section on the MMI it says "Data service not available, Please insert a sim card." I've tried 3...
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    Compression Test Result

    Hey guys, did a compression test on the S3, results: Cylinder 1 195 Cylinder 2 155 Cylinder 3 190 Cylinder 4 195 Obviously there's an issue with Cylinder 2. While performing the test on Cylinder 2 there was a loud pop noise, this did not occur on other cylinders. Any idea why that could be?
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    Gearbox Drain/Fill Plug Tool

    Hey guys, 2002 S3 BAM, wondering if there is a special tool needed to remove the gearbox drain/fill plugs. Cheers
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    Side to side Gear linkage bush

    Hey guys, does anyone know the part number, or somewhere I can get the side to side bush that's under the gear stick? Almost every VAG car up to 2010 uses the same piece. I know dieselgeek sell a full bush kit, but they are in the US of A and I only really need the side to side one. Cheers
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    ESP + Snow

    Hey guys, just a quick question. Is it normal for the car to make a misfire type noise when the ESP kicks in when pulling away in heavy snow? It's a brrr brrr kind of noise lol
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    Shaking between 60-70mph

    Hey guys, S3 8L, had this symptom since i bought the car nearly 3 years ago. Between 60 and 70 mph, in any gear, and out of gear coasting, the can shakes. Tyres have been replaced twice in this time with no change. About a year ago i changed the front passenger outer CV as the boot had come off...
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    Overheated after being sat for a week

    Hey guys bit of a weird one, the S3 had been sat for just over a week without being started. Tonight I started it up and let it idle to clear off the ice/snow. The needle indicated 90 degrees but cold air was still coming out of the blowers. Eventually the needle went up to 120 and the red...
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    Drivers Electric Window Snapped Cable

    Hey guys, the other day i put my drivers window down and it made a very strange noise, after this it would only rise a couple inches then go back down, then it just stayed up a couple inches and wouldn't move at all. I pushed the window up with my hand to close it. Now it wont go down. Ive...
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    Maximum Engine Speed Exceeded

    Hey guys, quick question, is there a way to code out this error after raising your rev limiter from the stock 6800? 17968/P1560/005472 - 17968 - Maximum Engine Speed Exceeded
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    Maf Signal Too Low

    Hey guys 2002 Bam S3. Was accelerating hard onto the motorway in 3rd, the car sputtered at about 5500 rpm, then the traction light came on. Scanned for codes and MAF Signal Too Low was the only one. Unplugged it and plugged it back in but code keeps coming back, Going to buy a new maf tomorrow...
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    1/4 Mile Times

    Had some fun at the local drag strip today, convinced my girlfriend to run her Stage 2 S3, she ran a 14.3@106mph, I've nothing to compare that to so what times are you guys running?
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    Headlight Beam Converters

    Hey guys, so I'm, going over to Germany for a driving holiday, i bought Eurolites Headlight Beam Converters and took them to a local MOT station to have them fitted to flatten the beam. No matter where we positioned them they just didn't work, has anyone used a similar product with any success...
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    ECP Bosch MAF

    This is the Second MAF from ECP I've had that's gone bad, can you buy them new from anywhere or are they all refurbished now? Cheers
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    Dash cam wiring

    Hey guys, looking for some help, have a 2002 S3 and bought a dashcam. Need to find a constant 12v, ignition 12v, and an earth. I know that what I'm looking for is behind the trim under the steering wheel but don't know which points to connect to.
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    Actuator Pressure

    Hey guys, wondering if someone can confirm the actuator pressure on a 2002 S3. I've had a search around and it looks like its 0.5bar/7.25psi, is this correct? Thanks
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    PCV Delete

    Been reading the threads about simplifying or removing the PCV system. Can i just run the crankcase and cam cover breathers to a T piece then to the Hockey puck and TIP, and get rid of the stuff under the inlet manifold? What diameter cap would i need to block off the port on the underside of...
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    Fuel Pump Not Priming on cold Starts

    Hey guys, 2002 Bam S3. A problem I've been having for a while now is the car stalling/nearly stalling straight after a cold start unless I blip the throttle. I've now noticed that I can't hear the fuel pump prime in the mornings when I first start the car, but I can hear it on warm starts...
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    Stock Rods and Torque

    Forgive me if this is dumb, but if Torque is the main problem for the stock Rods why not just cap it at 260LBFT. With a bigger turbo you would still make 320BHP at 6500 rpm.
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    K04-023 Inlet Diameter

    Hey guys, ive had a look online but cant find the info im after. Could anyone tell me the inlet diameter of the k04-023 on an S3, need to buy a hose for my boost leak tester. Cheers
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    Cold start idle problem

    2002 S3 BAM Hey guys, Recently when I start the car from cold the revs will immediately drop and nearly stall, then jumps back up to above 1000. This morning it dropped and stalled. No faults on VCDS and the car runs perfect otherwise. Any ideas what this could be? Cheers