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    Audi A3 2.0 Fsi

    Hi Guys, My mates has just brought this A3 however it seems to be knocking quite bad, top end it seems. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what it might be? Some people have said VCT maybe? Is there any checks i can do to see if it is this? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks...
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    Electrical/Alternator problem?

    My car developed a problem yesterday, when leaving work. Put the key into the ignition, turn it to stage 2, all is fine, turn the key the entire way in the barrel to start the car and nothing happens. If I then proceed to open the bonnet and give the battrery terminal tray a tap it then starts...
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    DIS issue

    The bottom part of my DIS the red lines part, only works/displays when the doors are open. Once closed it goes blank. Does anyone know what be causing this? It is missing pixels but not to the extent where you cannot see what information it is displaying. I have a fully working spare set of...
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    Oil Level Sensor

    00562 - Sensor for Oil Level/Temperature (G266) 27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent Sounds like I need a new Oil level sensor, does anyone know where I could get one, other than Audi. Had a look on carparts4less but could not find one there. My car is a MY2000 APY S3. For the record I...
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    Smaller Wash bottles/universal VAG?

    I'm after a smaller wash bottle, as I recently had a FMIC fitted but had custom pipe work made for it. Due to the design, part of the piping obstructs the wash bottle so it was removed. Does anyone know of any options for wash bottle's? A smaller design rather than the bowl shape as standard...
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    APY Oil cooler pipe part number

    Could anyone get hold of the part number for the oil cooler piping for me please? Need to replace mine but need to find out the part number so I can ensure I order the correct replacement. Would be greatly appreciated. The long thing black piping which I think is metal not rubber, runs from near...
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    Quick question regarding facelift headlight installation.

    Doing the facelift upgrade to my S3, over christmas, the upgraded units I have are facelift S3 units. Following the sticky guide, if I buy these bits of wiring I should be able to make my own loom for the lights so that I can plug the pre facelift connectors into the newer facelift units? My...
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    S3 facelift Xenon bulbs

    I'm after some bulbs for the headlights, is there anywhere besides Audi I could get some? Cheaper the better, as I'd rather not pay the £90+ I've seen them for online. Thanks!
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    Odd request - need an apy engined car chassis code

    Need to order a new oil pick up/breather pipe and sump plug and sealer. Rang my local dealer, who, as always need a chassis number. My car is in a garage, had the chassis number on my phone but as luck would have it, the crappy iphone died yesterday so I can't get it off my phone. I wuld ring...
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    Anyone with a Forge FMIC? Help needed!

    I've got one ready to fit, but It never came with all the piping or clamps. Not having too much of a clue about these I need to get the piping sorted so I can fit it. Not had much luck so far trying to find what size pipes I need, and Forge have been w4nkers, when I asked what piping is required...
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    Long shot... Beware *Loft content*

    Does anyone have a drivers side rear shock they want to get rid of? Mine's leaking and needs replacing. Thanks!
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    Replica AMG alloys..

    I'm after just one wheel, bought 3 at the start of the year, the 4th was damaged so wasn't availible. Been watching/looking since, ebay etc and not had any luck finding a fourth. I remember finding a site, which I beleive they were purchased from, with the option of buying just 1 rim off them...
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    Need your advice...FMIC

    Looking at FMIC, don't really know too much about them regarding S3's. I'm aware of the "welly" cooler, and Forge's FM. I'm only looking at stage 2 so doesn't need to be able to handle 500hp. Is there any advice from anyone who has one, whats the best option to go for? Any information would be...
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    Fitting new clocks from another S3

    My LCD is almost unreadable, if I bought a new set of clocks from another S3, would there be an issues in using them? Such as the immobiliser or anything else? Cheers
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    Help needed, front cross member...

    Been offered one, beleive it's come off a facelift A3, I'm after one for my pre facelift S3, will the parts be the same or will they differ? Cheers guys!
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    E46 M3 or B6 S4

    Considering either as a next car. Comming from an 8l S3, What are running costs like when comparing the two? Top of my budget 9k. I've read M3's eat rear tyres, servicing costs 1.2mill Don't know much about the S4 in terms of runnings costs. Has anyone owned either? What are they like to live...
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    Help please. Will this fit?

    Will this be a direct fit on a pre facelift S3? AUDI A3/S3 1999 TO 2003 FRONT PANEL RAD FAN ENFORCEMENT BAR | eBay Awaiting part numbers, before commiting but hopefully someone on here can confirm. Many thanks!
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    Removing/replacing brake light units

    Facelift brake lights arrived a few days ago. Thing is, how do I go about removing the pre facelifts? Where are the clips/screws located in the boot? Sounds stupid I know, but I dont know to break anything doing it my way lol. TYIA
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    People with upgraded headunits

    TALK TO ME! Can you post a picture of your head unit. Would like to see if there are any oem looking HU's besides the becker. Cheers!
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    Wheel fitment question

    Seen some alloys I want, very nice etc, I know I'll need some adapters as bolt pattern is 5x120 but thats not the issue. ET 11 all around. Bolt pattern 5x120 Hub centre is 72.6mm. Is there anyway to get these on 8L S3 hubs? Thanks