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    S3 nasty smell inside

    OK, I "think" it has gone! yesterday I ran the AC on full heat for a good 10 minutes, then later when I got home did an AC Bomb, followed by a pollen filter change, and since yesterday evening the smell hasnt returned. So fingers crossed its all sorted. Im not sure which action fixed it but...
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    Thanks for the tip, I did wonder about residue on the leather etc. I'll get it covered up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    Cheers guys for the suggestions. I've been out in the car this morning and as normal there was a nasty smell at first. As a test I tried driving for 5 mins with the fans/AC completely off and the smell remained, then turning the AC on to 26 deg pretty much got rid of the smell immediately...
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    I did think that, fingers crossed it isn't
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    @RyanCudlip good call, I've not had the A/C on for a while so could be connected. I'll run it for a few days see if it improves. I will also check for any signs of water, especially around the pan roof I guess Cheers chaps!!
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    I haven't specifically checked for water ingress but I have been all over on hands and knees getting my beak in as many places as possible to try to narrow down the source of the odour and haven't noticed any wet. But I will have another check for wet carpets etc, thanks for the suggestion
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    S3 nasty smell inside

    hey guys, It's been a while since I've been on here, had a few years driving a REALLY boring diesel, but now I've got a lovely 65 plate S3, and it's a beast!! But, over the last week or so it's developed a really nasty smell inside, I can only describe it as the smell of mouldy/rotten food...
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    Young drivers and courtesy cars

    in my experience it depends n the group that the dealer belongs to. When my last A3 went in for a door handle fix Leicester Audi (Sytner Group) wouldnt give me a car because of my 3 points!!. I went straight to Coventry Audi (Listers Group) and got a lovely 3.0 Quattro Sline A4!! It all...
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    What is around the corner?

    When I first ordered the dealer was a little skeptical as to whether this could be done, but after a bit of a push he 'made a phone call' and it turns out that it can be.
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    What is around the corner?

    Thank for all the input guys! Well, its now ordered: A3 140 Stronic Sportback, Black edition, with aluminium inlays, with Cruise, Interior lights, Light and rain sensors. Audi have done me a good deal, but have been pretty conservative with their PX value so my current A3 is also up for sale...
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    What is around the corner?

    Thanks fir all the info guys, So as I have already spec'd xenons it should only really cost an extra £380 for black optics, tinted rears, bose, FBMFSW and titanium wheels. That sounds like a bargain to me! I already have the interior pack and the light and rain sensor pack spec'd Do you know...
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    What is around the corner?

    yes, i agree, you could end up waiting forever! Im looking at the sportback in Aruba Blue at the moment, but I must admit I am liking the look of the Black edition now!! I am a little confused at how the black edition is priced? is there a set amount for the black edition as an option which...
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    What is around the corner?

    Hi guys, Its been a while since ive been on the forum. I am just about to order another A3, a sportback this time. My question is... what are the rumours regarding a new model? Is it imminent? Do we know when a new model will be release? should I wait? Thanks in advance everyone! joel
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    Sick of Dealers, Body shops etc etc

    In May I took my A3 to Coventry Audi for its first service. the car was serviced fine and all seemed ok until I saw this on the bonnet!! Unbelieveable!!:wtf: They agreed to repair, but later on that afternoon somebody smashed into me head on at 60mph and wrote the bleeder...
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    Facelift rear lights

    hi all, Is it just me or are the facelift rear lights rubbish when reversing at night? I find it really dark, almost as though my reverse lights aren't working at all!! I've checked them out and only one side has a light, is this normal? And would it be possible to get both sides working...
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    iPhone 3G and the iPod Doc

    Yes, Bluetooth is fine, just the standard iPhone bugs (buzzing before a call etc)
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    iPhone 3G and the iPod Doc

    Unfortunately, if the cradle/interface was not specifically made for iphone the iPhone 3g wil not allow you to charge from it!! I have a dension in my A3, my old iPhone was fine, but the new 3G shows a big warning triangle and basically says .. 'Go and buy an official Apple charger as we want to...
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    RNS-E & VAGcom

    Dependant upon your car it should work fine without any coding, but you may have to code the DIS to work. I see that your car is 2003, does it have double din dash or single?
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    Reversing Camera

    That camera looks great on the the boot handle, I just need to find out if the same handle will fit the A3. Am I right in thinking that the handle costs around £160? without the camera
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    RNS-E & VAGcom

    Your car shouldn't be showing any errors, because of RNS-e install, except for a 'ZF Output' error. This is because of the different aerial system used in the RNS-e. This cannot be cleared with VagCom, it needs a new converter-box-thingy. JohnS3 has posted a great thread about the fix, it costs...