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The driver's side rear brakes are binding on my 2005 A3 2.0 TFSI. I can smell the pads burning and feel the heat from the disc. I took the wheel off and confirmed that the wheel turns by hand but is dragging...but the handbrake cable didnt seem to be seized (and doesnt feel like it's seized from...

There's a lot on the Mk5 Golf GTI forum about the DV failing over time, reducing boost. Would this always throw up an engine management light or error code, or is it worth checking? No problem with the running of my car - just wondering!

I've recently bought a 2006 A3 2.0 TFSI with Bluetooth. When I search fro it with my iPhone it picks up 'Audi UHV 6304' but then asks for a PIN. I have no idea what the PIN is and cant find it in any of the owners manuals. I dont suppose there's a 'default' PIN I could try? If not, is it a...

Just cleaning up my new 2.0T FSI Sportback Sport. It's black, and I'm tempted to add an S Line grille badge and side badges. I'm not trying to to pretend its an S Line, but I just like the sportier look of a dash of red, as it otherwise looks a bit plain. Has anyone else done this? Would I be...

Hi, I've just bought an 8P Sportback 2.0TFSI in brilliant black. Can anyone tell me whether this has a lacquer....I would normally assume not for a solid colour, but know that some manufacturers still put a lacquer on non-metallics. Cheers

Hi all, I've just picked up my new (well, 2005!) A3 2.0T FSI Sportback :) . Unfortunately it has a nasty looking factory phone install. I'd hoped that there might just be a small hole behind it that I could put a discrete rubber grommet in it, but unfortunately when I took the cover off I...

Hi, I went to look at a 2001 Audi S3 today. It seemed to drive ok, but there seems to be a fault with the throttle - when first started it revved too much and held the revs, though dropped down to where it should be within about 10 seconds. I then couldnt tell if it was running on a bit when...

I'm thinking of buying a 2002 S3 as my daily runaround. I've seen one locally, however, it seemingly hasn't had a Haldex oil/filter since 40k miles and 5 years ago (now at 85k miles). If I bought it I'd get this done as part of its service that's due, and there are no issues I'm aware of, but...

Hi, My 2003 A4 Avant developed a fault today - the drivers window went down but wouldnt go back up again on the button. I can still get the window up by locking the car and holding the key fob lock button, so I'm guessing it's just the switch. All other window buttons still working too...

Hi, I've found an unfortunate solution to my last post about high fuel consumption....the car now uses no petrol at all, as the cambelt snapped on the motorway at 70 mph. It was booked in for a new cambelt in two weeks time :(. Anyway, the garage hasn't looked at the car yet, so I dont...

Hi, I recently bought an A4 Avant 2.0 FSI. I'm really pleased with it, but am not sure it's anywhere near as economical as it should be. I don't do that many miles, but specifically bought this as my 'daily' runabout - whilst it's much better than my other car in terms of fuel, it's way off the...

Hi, Back in an Audi A4 after a bit of a break - this time a 2.0 FSI SE Avant as my daily runaround. Really pleased with it - full leather, one owner etc etc and drives nicely. I'd forgotten how much I like Audis! I picked up some genuine S-line 5 spokes which look great on the car, but the...

Hi, the alloys on my 1997 1.8T A4 Sport are looking a bit scabby, so I bought a replacement set on ebay. They're a similar style, but from the later model (2002ish Sport). I hadnt realised that the offset on mine is ET45, and the new ones are ET42. I havent tried fitting them yet - does...

Some f*ckwit has damaged the tailgate on my 1997 A4 1.8T Avant (obviously without leaving any details). So, I'm looking for a new one - can anyone confirm whether a tailgate from the slight facelift that occurred in about 1998 to 2000 would be ok? Cheers

Hi, My auxillary belt is about to give up (it has split so that 2 of the 5 ribs on the belt have come away from the rest of it). It looks quite awkward to get to as there isnt much space between the front of the engine and the radiator..... please could someone give me some tips on how to do...

Just a warning if you are currently looking for an Audi S3 ..... dont buy a Ming Blue 2001 one with registration Y426 OJM.... It was recently sold on ebay (very cheaply!) and I had been emailing him about it - he then claimed that the high bidder had backed out because of some dead pixels on...

Hi, I’m thinking of buying an S3 (facelift), but the dash display seems to be faulty – it has lines going through it. Is this common and does anyone know what causes it? Is it something that can be fixed, or would it be a case of getting a new dash pod from a breaker and then getting it reset...

Just replaced the N75J valve on my 1.8T. To get to it I had to temprarily remove a black circular part (approx 5cm diameter)... a rubber hose from the middle of it joined the air intake, and another hose joined onto a metal pipe (which looked like a breather pipe), fitted along the side of the...

I'm not convinced that my engine is running 100% right (slight hesitation), and I aslo want to redcue the sensitivity of the alarm as the ****** thing keeps going off. Reading through various posts it sounds like I need vag com. Had a quick look on ebay but am not sure exactly what I need, or...

Some of you may have seen my post about the hissing noise coming from the fuel cap on my 1997 A4 1.8T Sport Avant - turned out to be a faulty solenoid valve which was causing a pressure build up in the fuel tank. .............Anyway, I had hoped that solving this would also solve the slight...