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    Q2 Fault code P17D800 Torque limitation due to clutch temperature

    Tried having a look around but haven’t really been able to pull much info about this, my 2017 Q2 1.6TDI Manual threw a check engine light the other day, read the codes and it’s showing torque limitation due to clutch temperature. I cleared the code and it stayed off for a few days but has come...
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    Bonnet release broken

    Went out this morning to try and start my 325d, battery dead. Anyway, got my A3 up close jump cables out and now the bonnet won’t open on my A3. The actual cable it’s self isn’t working, when I pull the handle I can feel nothing happen. It’s like the cable has become detached from the handle...
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    1.6 Clutch replacement mileage?

    My a3 is just about to hit 117k, I'm not sure how it was driven by the previous owner (not well to my knowledge), how long should the standard clutch last before needing a replacement?
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    Aggressive/dangerous driving

    I've never posted in this section before, but I saw this today and it got me really really annoyed, I was driving into town the same as I normally do, I exited a roundabout and a brand new blue RS6 flew up behind me, I was doing 40 and couldn't go any faster because there was traffic infront of...
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    Engine noob. Disconnected pipe.

    I was poking around my engine today whilst checking on oil levels and topping up washer fluid when I noticed a pipe with nothing connected too it (shown above) the pipe with nothing on it comes out of the air box. After a bit more digging I found the black pipe next to it was meant to be...
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    A3 2.0TDI buyers help?

    Hi, I know this has probably been asked before but I couldn't find anything in the search. I'm looking at buying a 2007 2.0TDI S-line, the 140 model. Could anyone point me in the right direction of a buyers guide listing different engines/common problems. Also do the higher mileage ones...
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    how to trace owner of a vehicle after damage to my car

    Hello, I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do now after my car was very badly vandalised in a 'CCTV controlled' car park. Long story short the whole bonnet is covered in key scratches that go right down to the paint, after advice from the police I recorded a video of him doing it and figured...
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    Car getting keyed/dented

    This happened a while back before I joined this forum, but I had my car keyed by the same guy every day for TWO WEEKS!! My car is covered in key marks all over the bonnet, passanger side and boot lid. Anyone else had it this bad before?? Ive also got dents from other peoples doors all over both...
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    2.0TDI 3dr Vs 5dr?

    Looking at buying a 2007ish 2.0TDI S-Line a3 (140) towards the end of this year for more MPG and power but cant decide between the 3 door and the 5 door. Anyone know of any notable differences between the two besides the number of doors? pics below of exactly what I'm looking for in 3 and 5 door
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    Hello from Coventry

    Hello, Just joined this forum. Currently own a 2006 3dr A3 1.6. Nothing special but its my first car so the only Audi I could insure.