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    For Sale 8V Audi A3 S3 RS3 Wireless charging phone box (Facelift) centre console

    This is a genuine Audi wireless phone charger. I bought this for my facelift Audi S3 because my original had stopped working. However, my mat was not actually broken, but had stopped working due to a conflict between the aftermarket amplifier I had connected up to my radio. I’ve since removed...
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    For Sale 8V Audi S3 A3 aluminium glove box handle

    For sale is an aluminium glovebox handle for an Audi A3, S3, RS3. Some vehicles are fitted with a black plastic handle so this makes a great upgrade. Handle in very good condition - removed from my Audi S3 with 60k miles. I can provide Elsa fitting instructions if required. Very simple, just...
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    For Sale 8V Audi S3 A3 ambient lighting interior door handles (3 door) Facelift

    For sale is a pair of interior door handles from my facelift MY2017 Audi S3 three door in excellent condition. They have the little slot inside and the tab connectors to affix the ambient lighting LED (not included). They were removed from a RHD vehicle with 60k miles, so the central locking...
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    VCDS: instrument cluster change: Radio code SAFE

    Hi all, Ever since I changed instrument cluster (properly fitted and coded by Audi), the radio always asks me for the code to be entered after each battery disconnect. Before the cluster change, the car never used to ask me for the code. From the factory, the radios from 2000ish onwards (mine...
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    Finally upgraded the Audi Sound System

    When I bought my facelift 3dr S3 I loved everything about it (mainly the Nogaro blue paint) but the car didn’t come with the B&O sound system - the one option I really wanted. The mid-range Audi sound system the car came equipped with was pretty poor in my opinion because whilst it was loud...
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    Advanced direct TPMS retrofit error - is my wheel sensor bad?

    Hi all, I had the advanced Direct TPMS retrofitted (properly by DJAlix) a couple of years ago and it has worked great, but a few times I’ve had an error with the front left TPMS sensor. An error would appear with it saying something like “internal error” or something like that, I can’t remember...
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    Sold Audi S3 8L instrument cluster (no dead pixels)

    Selling the original instrument cluster from my October 2002 Audi S3. It works perfectly. All gauges work properly and the LCD has no missing pixels. In extreme heat (noticeable in summer if car parked outside) the top right corner of the LCD appears to dim a little bit. I never bothered to get...
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    Sold Facelift - Audi A3 8V centre console rear vent with white glow 12v power socket

    For sale is a rear vent for an Audi A3 8V model - centre console vent with 12v power supply and illuminated ring glow in white. Taken out from my facelift Audi S3 fitted with ambient light pack. The item is in excellent condition and comes as pictured. It works perfectly and is completely...
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    Facelift Fitted a leather airbag cover to the S3.

    With the recent addition of swanky “extended leather” armrests on the front doors of my 3dr facelift Noggy S3 (rears still to do but haven’t had time yet) I thought I’d see about fitting a leather airbag cover that the TTRS has. It’s not possible to fit the TT airbag over to the S3 wheel so I...
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    Extended Leather - Remove rear door card 3dr elsawin info

    Hi all, I’m going to be removing the rear door cards on my Noggy 3dr facelift S3 tomorrow and I’m struggling to find much info about the removal process. Does anyone have access to Elsawin that can screen print me the instructions for how to remove the rear door card please? I had my front...
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    Flashing engine management light / multiple misfires

    Hi Team, I’ve been driving the 8L for the best part of a week and it’s been brilliant. But…..today I went to accelerate hard (foot flat) in second gear from about 2500rpm and when the revs got to about 4k or 4.5k (not too sure) the car started misfiring and the engine management light started...
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    S3 Replacement tailgate boot trunk gas struts

    Hi all, I just went to visit the S3 and treat it to some new boot struts only to find they don’t fit perfectly. So, now I’m wondering where people have obtained replacement boot struts from in the past for theirs? My boot struts have been long overdue for replacement and I ordered a set from...
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    Sold Audi A3 S3 8L Window Regulator (3 door)

    I bought this window regulator brand new a couple of years ago when the electric window stopped working on the passenger front door (UK RHD 2002 Audi S3). When I took the door apart to repair, it turned out the fault was caused by something else so this item is surplus to requirements. It hasn’t...
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    8 disc Panasonic DP88 CD Changer with factory headunit Chorus 2

    I always wanted to fit a larger CD changer (because I’m old and yes, I still listen to compact discs - true digital quality without compression), however all my research suggested that the standard headunits would only recognise 6 discs. Hmm….so that put paid to my idea of installing a larger...
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    Xenon headlight range adjustment recalibration VCDS

    Hi everyone, My 2002 Audi S3 failed it’s MOT a few weeks ago on the xenon auto-levelling system. I was told the headlight range weight sensor attached to the passenger rear control arm required replacement. Sure enough, now it’s been replaced I’ve noticed the headlights do their self levelling...
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    For Sale NEW Autoleads PC9-408 Bose Radio ISO adapter harness

    A new and unused (but previously opened package). I was going to fit this Autoleads PC9-408 harness to my 2002 8L Audi S3, but I ended up making a custom wiring harness for my aftermarket subwoofer instead, so this was never used and never fitted. There are cheaper Chinese alternatives, but this...
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    Sold A3 8V 40 watts “Audi Sound System” front door speakers

    Hi Everyone, I have for sale a pair of front door speakers for the Audi A3/S3/RS3 8V series. The speakers are from the Audi Sound System which is the second type of music setup that Audi offered. It’s better then the basic setup as it comes with more speakers, more powerful speakers too, and a...
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    Fitting an AndyMac AMSS setup (sub, amp to Bose headunit).

    Hi everyone, I think I’ve finally plucked up the courage to actually get on and fit this kit. I’m pretty decent with a spanner and I’ve fitted head units before (back in the day) but never a setup with an amp/sub connecting into a factory install before - so please forgive my ignorance here! My...
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    Sold 8V Audi A3/S3/RS3 Electric power fold heated wing mirrors

    I have a pair of electric power-folding door mirrors for an 8V Audi A3/S3/RS3 with built-in LED indicators. They will fit both three and five door models. I think they will also fit onto the pre-facelift 8V model but please note that both of these mirrors were removed from 2018 *facelift*...
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    Auto-dimming mirror glass retro-fit

    Hi all, I have heated/folding door mirrors on my car. If I bought the auto-dimming glass, is it simply a case of removing mine, plug and play in the new glass? Or is coding and/or different modules required? I have the auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror already factory fitted. Thanks