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Hi all, I have an A3 8V does not have the upgraded speakers but has the sub etc so think Audi plus system but not sure. I can play my music from the phone through the Bluetooth system but I am wondering do you have to have it running in your phone before it will play through Bluetooth? I have...

Is it possible to release the electronic handbrake while in axel stands as my car automatically puts the handbrake on once engine is off. I'm wanting to paint the disc bells as they are rusty and wanting to be able to rotate the disc. Usually if have a normal handbrake can leave the car in gear...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows what material the chrome trim round the windows and grill are made of? I have some etching marks that I want to try pollishing out and just wanting to check if they are aluminium or if they were plastic coated. Anyone pollishing them up and what did you...

I have just picked up an A3 sportback 64 plate. And the Bluetooth and telephone function do not work. I get Bluetooth deactivated warning and when I select activate it return saying Bluetooth function is not available. I have scanned the car using vcds and getting this error. I have also went...

I had fitted 4 Goodyear eagle F1 assys 3's about 9k miles ago and the front are really low already. Do mainly town driving but that seems a low amount. Don't know if the load index would have effect but current ones are 92, when looking for new tyres the main load rating was also 92. What...

Well been mucking about with the torque app and was interested in my 40-80mph times rather than 0-60mph as I didn't want to stress my clutch by launching it etc, so just wondering what other people's times are and spec. Just interested could be a more accurate indication of everyday normal...

I have an S3 with MY09 lights but one is leaking and i know its the seal round the edges as when i was removing it from the car it started to open at the top. Can these be put in the open to soften the glue and pull away the lenses from the rear of the unit? What glue would I need to use to glue...

I have a 2007 S3 8p and I'm sure it has Bi-Xenon lights. I was in vcds and under 09-central elect, long coding, byte3 bit 4 there was an option saying: Xenon-shutter without shutter installed (Bi-Xenon) but it's not ticked is this correct? The lights seem to work ok just wondering.

Hi who manufactures the OEM front drop links? Had a look on euro car parts and 3 manufacturers came back. Have a slight knock and been told have a small amount of play so wanting to replace them. Thanks.

I have a prefacelift 2007 S3 and wondering if the throttle response can be tweaked using vcds or in anyway. Feel like there is quite a bit of delay and a sportier response would suit the car.

Hi all, been thinking about starting my own business and been looking into something like a SMART repair business repairing alloy scuffs and small dents and scuffs. Does anyone know of any good training courses or people to speak to. I dont want to start a franchise so not interested in that...

Hi all, my driver's seat is clicking when returning to it's home position. When lifting the side handle it's obviously not lifting the latch up fully and catching on the runner. Anyone know how to adjust it. Thanks.

Well I was playing about with vcds just measuring blocks in the engine as my temp gauge is staying at 65-70 instead of 90 degrees. Well vcds showed the gauge and temp were the same so probably the thermostat needs replaced. Anyway When I was monitoring I got to channel 015 where it showed...

I was testing the freezing point of my Coolant and when I checked in the tank there was what looked like 2 small filters that were free to move about and also what looks like either a temp sensor or level detector. Anyone know what these are and if it's normal? Cheers.

I had bought a new pcv and seal and then after speaking with the mechanic who did my Sachs clutch etc said would be good to have the pcv delete carried out. In the new year wanted the inlet taken off and valves etc decoked. Needing a new seal at the rear anyway due to a small oil leak. I have...

Hi all, I have available 20 sets of 4, Genuine Audi/Volkswagen NGK Spark Plugs 06H905601A for the 2.0tfsi engine. I can do these for £25 delivered. Can pay through PayPal(as friends and family) so no fees, send to: dg_pug106gti@hotmail.com Please send me your delivery address in the note in...

I have just ordered a sachs upgraded kit with Luk dmf and the Sachs slave cylinder but wondering if I should be fitting a Luk one. What is the OEM one in a 2007 S3? I may have read that there can be some issues with the Sachs one as its an all metal one and heats up unlike the plastic one. What...

Hi been looking at downpipe and decat and looking at the usual milltek cobra etc. Came across a company Turborevs selling a downpipe and decat for only £139 on ebay and just wondering if anyone had any experience with them or had any thoughts. Here is a link...

I am looking for the best way to clean the windows on the inside. Mainly the front window. The windscreen has been replaced previously and the circle suction cup marks won't shift. Any thoughts or home remedies that would clean it up?

Well I was playing with vcds and then noticed my DRLs would not work even with the switch set to 1. Under central electric (09) and then in coding and long code, byte 8, is the dimmable setting for the DRLs in %, I had set this value to 0. This stopped them working so finally found the place I...