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    March 2019 brake fluid change

    I have an inexpensive tool for testing brake fluid hydroscopic content. I calibrate it against a fresh container of fluid. Three year cycle works but I do live in dry climate.
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    S3 dsg clutch slip

    Thanks for the datum point. Guessing only. If you log in a given gear (manually selected) and know the correct gear ratio then slip could be inferred . Maybe Desertstorm can explain.
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    S3 dsg clutch slip

    Ia it possible/practical to log shaft speeds at road speeds as per VCDS channels below ? IDE02720-ENG103810 Transmission input speed (RPM) shaft 1 IDE02722-ENG101964 Transmission output speed (RPM) shaft 1
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    Brakes failed on the way home

    A cautionary tale. Recollect what Dirty Harry said ' A man must know his .....
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    Alternator output voltage

    Not quite. Standard, normal and usual are not the same meaning, knowing the difference is useful, Standard applies to a new battery at a specific temperature (chemistry). Usual is just an undefined statistic. Normal (for your particular service) is what you can observe as limit of satisfactory...
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    Oil Change after 1600 miles

    Different oil maintenance schedules can be selected by the dealer or via scanner. Low mileage schedule is based on time not mileage. In NAR cars low mileage schedule is not common but you are ROW so maybe a different default.
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    Oil Level on Dispstick? Not clear!

    Hilarious thread. Such a simple thing can be confusing to some. Warm and newish oil readily drains off the dipstick (the calibrated part). Repeated tries just stir up the oil in the well and confuse the reading. Allow the oil to cool down to ambient. Volume does not vary much in the well with...
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    Facelift Sunroof Service? What!?

    A tube of Krytox lubricant from VW is 1/2" x 4" long and cost me $35CDN. What are you talking about?
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    Facelift Sunroof Service? What!?

    Cleaners, pastes and similar are considered shop supplies in my neck of the woods. A part no.is applicable to packaged items not portions of.
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    A3/S3 8V Owners Manual - PDF Download

    Important consideration for an e-manual is to be easily searchable with hyperlinks consistent, pagination and of course reliable i.e. specific to your VIN. If not then pretty much a big waste of time and patience. I have one (paid for) which is a paste job for various models and markets. I do...
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    \DSG \Issues

    Alice! WTFIA? No,no not that Alice. The one in Wunderland
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    \DSG \Issues

    Red Queen then.
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    \DSG \Issues

    OP is in Brooklyn NY you realize? Your linked site leans heavily on promotion but may well be a good resource. I can't resist commenting how internet suggestions seem to quickly jump to the easiest to post rather than what is actually the simplest/cheapest repair process. The diagnostic process...
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    \DSG \Issues

    i scanned it once and it was telling me about a bad pressure sensor. So is that not a clue where to begin? A full scan might reveal problems associated with other modules.
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    4WD Drive down on Audi S3 8V

    If you have VCDS you can log parameters (from Ox22 blockmap) to narrow the diagnosis : what are the axle/wheel deltas; is there a signal to actuate the pump/clutch; is the pump pumping or at least drawing current. Lots of info on the web but very anecdotal and heavily weighted to the "toonah" crowd.
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    Facelift Sunroof Service? What!?

    If I believe my semi useless Factory Manuals manual for S3 the work looks like > 1 hr labour if done religiously. Vacuum cleaning, seal lubrication from the exteriour and interiour, lubricating guide rails which are a bit labyrinth. Cleaning solution and lubricants are Audi brnds and not...
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    Haldex Traction Control

    Was it the dealer's diagnosis that the screen was clogged and which caused pump failure or is that your belief?
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    Haldex Traction Control

    I think you musunderstand the distinction between "details" and "relevant details".
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    Haldex Traction Control

    It would help to undersand if you included car details and history. In the video are you launching the car? Who replaced the pump and why? Why should Audi not repair under warrantee?