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  1. Pmol66

    The link between the ECU and clocks?

    Hi, just a quik query. Im breaking my S3 but i see that there are some ECU's for sale with the clocks. I remember reading something about the milage being stored in the ECU but im not too sure how important this is when buying them second hand. It might be worth noting that the clocks had a...
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    Private Reg info S3 * * *

    Hi people. Im sorry to say, my s3 is now off the road due to new family commitments. I'm going to be breaking it myself. Does anyone know if there is a general price bracket for a reg like S3 * * * or does it all depend on the last 3 letters and if they relate to a potential buyer. Thanks in...
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    S3*** Private Reg info

    Hi people. Im sorry to say, my s3 is now off the road due to new family commitments. I'm going to be breaking it myself. Does anyone know if there is a general price bracket for a reg like S3 * * * or does it all depend on the last 3 letters and if they relate to a potential buyer. Thanks in...
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    Gearbox and rear diff removal help

    Hi People :) Im planning on breaking my s3 8L at the end of this month. It will be done on my drive with just axle stands. Will it be possible to get both the gearbox and rear diff out? Iv tried to find guides on here without any luck. Would anyone know of any? Thanks in advance Paul
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    Front Wiper Problem

    Hi, iv taken my front wiper mechanism out, as it seemed to have come loose. Does anybody know if A3 ones fit the S3? Cheers Paul
  6. Pmol66

    Please Help!!!!

    I was just boosting and i heard a loud knock like a house brick had been launched through my front passenger side wheel arch. Power went and i managed to limp it round the corner. The front bumper had popped out of its clips where it meets the arch (Induction pipe takes air from inside this...
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    Ignition problem

    Wonder if anyone could help. All the lights on the dash come on but nothing happens when i try and fire it up. Iv read a number of threads but no exact match to my problem. From what I've read, the two possible culprits may be the ignition switch or starter motor. I had an ongoing problem...
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    Radiator Cooling Fan problem

    Hi people. My cooling fan keeps kicking in. When it does, its on for a few seconds then off for a few. On off on off on off. It never stays on. Makes the engine tick over irregular too. Makes it sound ill lol :( The summer time i noticed it was doing it before it got up to temp. Yesterday...
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    Tap talk application

    Does anyone use this app? For some reason, im not allowed to upload photos from it anymore. Why :( Kind regards Paul
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    S3 Cup Holder Retro Fit Pre-facelift

    Hi people, Half of this is a guide and the other half is just showing you how i did it because you may find a better way than my bodge... I mean improvisation ;) Feel free to input anything that will make this an easier or better job :) Here are some of the tools i used. -Dremel type...
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    Cup Holder Retro Fit - Pre Facelift

    Hi people, This is my first thread so bear with me :) Half of this is a guide and the other half is just showing you how i did it because you may find a better way than my bodge... I mean improvisation ;) Feel free to input anything that will make this an easier or better job :) Here are...
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    Cup Holder Retro Fit. Pre Facelift

    Hi people, This is my first thread so bear with me :) Half of this is a guide and the other half is just showing you how i did it because you may find a better way than my bodge... I mean improvisation ;) Feel free to input anything that will make this an easier or better job :) Here are some...
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    Cant see my paint code

    Hi people. Iv took a picture of the sticker in my spare wheel compartment. Most of the codes are readable but all of the words on the left have worn away. Could anyone point out which is the paint code. It would be a great help. Thanks. Paul Oh its a 2000 s3 in silver.
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    Paint code help

    Hi people. Iv took a picture of the sticker in my spare wheel compartment. Most of the codes are readable but all of the words on the left have worn away. Could anyone point out which is the paint code. It would be a great help. Thanks. Its a 2000 s3 in silver.
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    Hose size help

    Hi people. Im trying to tidy up my engine bay (s3 PYP) Is there anywhere i can find all sizes of vacuum hoses/pipes etc. Thanks Paul
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    Hose size help

    Hi people. Im trying to tidy up my engine bay (s3 PYP) Is there anywhere i can find all sizes of vacuum hoses/pipes etc. Thanks Paul
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    Does anyone know what this is?

    Thats the N/S of the rear diff. Looks like a wire thats come loose and is hanging down by the drive shaft. And this is where its come from. If images havnt appeared i'll re do the thread. Im testing this tap talk app
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    Exhaust renewal time! Do i fit an after market mani?

    Wonder if anyone knows any threads with successful outcomes. Iv read a very long thread but ended a few years ago. It seemed like the manifold (s) that was being tested was not a straight forward fit. Im taking mine to a local exhaust specialist, so i cant really expect them to figure out...
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    Help!! Need gearbox removing on a budget!

    [/IMG] Thats my baby being recovered yesteday :( Two days before i broke down, i was finding it hard to select reverse gear. Yesterday i put it into first and it revved up like it was in neutral. It was then stuck like this... Jammed in gear but no drive to the wheels. I had it recovered to my...
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    Help!! Noise has returned.

    Please could anyone advise me on whats causing this to happen. Its a nice sounding fluttering noise after boost when the air is dumped but my local vw specialist say its the sound of air going back through the turbo. (which is bad) ... i replaced the standard dv with a 007 recirculating forge...