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    Rear Seatbelt

    Hi folks,yet another problem with the A3.Rear passenger side seat belt has locked or is jammed.Any tips as to how to sort this?Ive tried feeding it back and forward and have checked the roller type part next to my multichanger. Ive also recently taken out my multichager but dont think i done...
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    CD Multichanger Problem

    Hi guys,just wondering if any of you could give me advice on this.I have the original 6 CD multichanger in the boot and as normal put new music in the cartridge last night and put it in the multichanger.When turning on the engine the display on the stereo said error.I took out the cartridge,put...
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    Temperature Sensor??

    Hi guys,not been on for a while but back again with another problem.Got my turbo changed a while back due to lack of boost and going into limp mode.Everything seemed fine but then the lack of boost returned and also limp mode.I got a full service done because i thought my filters would cause the...
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    Fuel Filter??

    Hi folks,this is a bit of an un-educated guess but ive been having a fair few problems with my A3 TDi over the past year or so. My main problem was with the car going into limp mode when doing anything over 50mph.Turned out the turbo was all clogged up so i decided just to get it changed.Ive...
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    What Oil?

    Hi folks,had a few problems with my A3 1.9 tdi recently and today my oil sensor showed up on the dash display.Checked the oil there and it needs topped up. Had the turbo changed recently and the oil was replaced then with a long life oil.Do i need to use the same oil or can i pick up and oil at...
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    Boost Pressure Problem??

    Hi folks,not been on in a while because i thought i had my problems sorted.Been having some sort of boost problem for about a year now,basically when im at high revs (roughly about 3000) my car cuts out and goes into limp mode. Now ive had the MAF changed and another boost pressure valve.None...
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    Pulling to the left!!

    When driving if i loosely hold the steering wheel my A3 seems to pull quite a bit to the left.I got new tyres fitted 6 months ago and i think the pressure in them is fine. What is the most likely problem that could be causing this??Balanced wheels or wheel alignment (sp) or along these lines.
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    How long to fit a new turbo?

    Just wondering how long it takes to fit a new turbo to an A3 1.9 tdi 2001?Think i might have to be getting one and im trying to figure costs.Thanks guys!!
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    Price of a new turbo

    Anyone know how much a new turbo would be for an A3 1.9 TDi?Might have to get mine changed if worst comes to the worst so im just trying to find out how much dosh im going to have to part with.
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    Cambelt and water pump

    Can anyone tell me what the recommended milage is that you should changed these? Its for an A3 1.9 TDI and its a 2001 Y plate.Cheers!!
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    A3 TDI turbo problems

    Been having problems for a while with the boost on my car.Had the MAF changed and just had another valve (possibly diverter) changed and it seems to be driving better but on occasion when i reach 3000 revs its feels like it is jumping into limp mode because i feel the boost go and it doesnt...
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    Still getting loss of power

    Still having problems with loss of power at high revs/speed.Ive had the MAF changed and ive had a boost pressure valve changed. Anyone any ideas what else it could be??Feels like it goes into limp mode when i reach a certain speed or rev count.Also noticed when the boost pressure valve was...
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    New Wheels Question

    Im getting round to getting numerous things on my A3 fixed folks and just to make it look better,id like to get a bigger set of alloys on it. Ive never bought alloys or fitted them to any of my cars so my questions might be a bit daft. At the moment i think ive got about 15" 5 spokes on it but...
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    Diesel to Petrol

    Hi folks.Im thinking of going from a 1.9 tdi 110 bhp to a 2.0 petrol 150 bhp. On average i do about 600 miles a month costing roughly £70. Anyone any idea whether my fuel consumption will be a lot more or a little more?? Thanks in advance.