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    A3 2.0 Tdi 2004 Fan Replacement.

    Hi all, my girlfriend fan has been coming on whenever she drives the car. i am finally going to sort this now lol. It is just the large fan out of the two that is running. am i right in saying its just that fan that needs replacing? i have had the unit apart and found the part number for the...
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    A3 TDI problems getting worse. Help please?

    Hi all, we have a 2004 A3 2.0 tdi, done 115k now. For a long time it has struggled to start when warm and the whole car judders at temperature when stationary. We had he car looked at and said they couldn't find anything wrong (no fault codes or unusual readings). So we have left it and now two...
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    2004 A3 2.0 tdi problems and fault codes

    Hi all, having a few issues with my girlfriends 2004 A3 2.0 tdi. Firstly the radiator fan keeps coming on really soon after starting, I have replaced the coolant stat as that's what it was before when it happened. But still have the same problem. Also last night after 20 minutes of motorway...
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    A3 2.0 TDI temp sensor replacement (fans staying on)

    Hi all, having a problem with my girlfriend 2.0TDI 140 A3, the fans are staying on when the engine is running. last time it did this i think i replaced a coolant sensor on the right hand side of the engine near the air box? i know i didnt have to replace the fans or anything. iv had a look...
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    Correct Cruise Control part numbers?

    Hi all, are these the correct part numbers for a 2011 A3 2.0T? CC retro-fit kit part no. :- 8P0 054 690 £62.29 Lower cowl part no. :- 8P0 953 512 A £28.68 I used them on my A3 and just wanted to check they will work on this model car as well for my mate? Thanks in advanced. Dan
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    RS4 insurance for younger driver?

    hi all, hopefully looking into buying an RS4 but one thing putting me off slightly is insurance prices. im 23 with 5 yrs NCB and currently getting quotes of about £1800, its the thought of spending that much just on insurance thats putting me off so wondered if there is anyone about my age who...
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    A3 8p 2.0 tdi brake pads?

    Hi all, I have an audi a3 tdi 170, brake pads are due to be changed and just wondered what people fit? Does anyone rate the standard audi pads or do people fit something different? I have standard disks and may end up getting a remap so that's why I thought I'd ask this. Thanks in advance all Dan
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    Does anyone know what these a3 alloys are?

    Hi all, I'm looking at getting a new set of alloys for my A3, I'm after a wider stance though. My girlfriend has alloys that came on her A3 that give it a wider stance like I'm after. Could anyone tell me the offset of the standard alloy wheels? I've added some photos of my girlfriends alloys to...
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    A3 black grill - where from?

    Hi all I currently have the silver s line single grill withbthe chrome outline on my 2008 a3 but I like the look of the black grill like in the photo below that I found on google, could anyone tell me where I can find this grill? Is it a genuine part? If so any idea how much they are roughly...
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    Anyone in Birmingham area with VCDS?

    Iv just fitted an LED RNSE unit in my 2008 57 plate a3 tdi along with the cruise control kit, I need them both coding to my car properly and maybe activate any other cool functions i may be able to have. Wondering if there is anyone in the Birmingham area that would be able to do it for me and...
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    RNS-E map zoom issue?

    hi all fitted a newer model LED RNS-E in my A3 yesterday, having a little play with it and with the nab map display it stays zoomed at 6miles away view, i can zoom in to how i want it but when i got off the screen it reverts back to 6 miles, does anyone know how i can get it to stay zoomed in...
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    RNSE retrofit- can't move bose pin as its already in use with another wire?

    hi all im upgrading from a concert cd player in my 2008 57 plate A3, came to move the bose wire from pin 6 to 7 but there is already a purple/grey wire in pin number 7, on my old stereo it says the bose pin is slot 3 but there isn't a cable in there but my new head unit (LED version) says its...
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    A3 headlight bulb replacement?

    Hi all, looking to replace the headlight bulbs on my 57 plate A3 as they are very yellow and look crap to be honest lol don't want HIDS I want something that's brighter and gives a nice white xenon look. Had a read on here about the osrams and philips but people seem to be disappointed for the...
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    what do i need to fit.... cruise control & sat nav??

    hi all, purchased my a3 on friday and I'm wanting to add cruise control and maybe the sat nav. i currently have the audi concert cd player with bose, AUX, auto headlights & wipers and a round MFSW with driver info on the display. I'm going to see about getting Cruise control parts ordered this...
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    Newbie questions bought myself an a3 8p tdi :)

    Hi all purchased myself a 2008 57plate A3 tdi 170, s line with Bose and auto lights & wipers and absolutely love it! Just got a couple of questions if anyone could be so kind to help? The car has the round mfsw but when I press the two inner buttons it comes up 'no function' could anyone tell...
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    URGENT!! Crank sensor location

    Hi guys. I'm trying to change the Crank Sensor on an A3 2.0tdi 04 plate. Can anyone give me a detailed description of where it is please, cos I cant find it. Thanks in advance.
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    a3 tdi multiple problems!! (doing my head in now please help)

    hi guys put a few posts about my gf's 2004 audi a3 tdi, firstly it is juddering when stationary, as suggested on here the EGR valve has been cleaned out and all pipes also cleaned out and still hasn't made much difference but the car does run a bit smoother. so any other tips we could try? it...
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    2004 A3 knocking when turning

    my Girlfriend has a 2004 2.0Tdi A3, its has started knocking when going round islands n turning at lower speeds in general, now on her MOT last week the guy said there was a small pinhole in the cv boot on one side, could this be causing the knocking? if so whats the best way of fixing it? can...
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    2004 A3 2.0 TDI juddering and struggling to start?

    hi guys i have a 2004 A3 2.0TDI on about 100k, the car sounds like its struggling to start and sometimes taking a couple of attempts to start, also when sitting on idle the car is juddering really bad, iv had a new fuel filter as the old one was really blocked up and a new throttle body, had it...
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    2009 A3 2.0 petrol backbox to fit 2004 2.0tdi?

    Hi guys, my girlfriend wants the chrome tips on her 04plate 2.0 tdi exhaust. Iv managed to get hold of a backbox off a 2009 2.0 PETROL backbox with the chrome tips on, will this fit? Does anyone know what the two pipe sizes are so I can het it adapted? Also is it ok using a backbox off a petrol...