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    Interior boot lights not working estate

    Another light query My boot lights don't seem to work. Tried new bulbs and still nothing. Is this to do with the sensor in the lock on the boot lid not working anymore? I had that on the s3 and the only cure was a new £140 quid lock mech ( done under Audis warranty of course lol )
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    How do you replace the rear fog light ( estate)

    Hey guys Trying to replace my rear fog light and boot red light. However I cannot get at it. I have looked online and seen I have to remove the rear trim. I removed the triangle and the screw from inside the pull down handle on the felted trim. However that's as far as I can get. I cannot see...
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    Soon to be buying an a6 estate diesel, anything to look out for?

    Hey guys Sold the S3 a few months ago. Now back in the market for a cheap A6 estate diesel. ( quite a radical change) Im favoring the 2.5tdi as i'm carrying around drum kits/guitar amps/band mates etc. Need that extra power over the 1.9 due to the weight, unless the 1.9 has enough poke to get...
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    Footwell lighting, what is needed and how?

    Just seen a few pictures of A3,s and S3,s with footwell lighting. What is needed to complete this most excellent of mods? I have my gearstick and dash lit up in a nice red glow currently.
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    Water pump changed, now my temp wont go past 70, also heating is not so hot

    Ok so had my water pump changed, whats key to point out, is the unit which was removed, 3/4 of the plastic fan was broken, as in shattered, quite lucky i got the pump changed when i did Anyway had a new water pump fitted, but now the tempreture wont raise above 70, also the heating is not as...
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    Very odd brakeing issue

    Hard to describe this one. Normaly when brakeing you ride the pedal, and before you stop you ease off till coming to a complete hault. Sometimes however i find that i wil slow down and just before i come to a complete hault, it feels as if the pad is sticking then will suddenly release. It...
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    How to guide to retro fit ambient light

    HOW TO: Retrofit Ambient Interior Lighting some of you might find this handy like I did
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    power steering issues

    Hi Guys, been having a slight problem in that my steering is becoming stiffer and stiffer. Not really noticeable on winding bends, but when I have to make several standard sharp or moderate turns and its like trying to turn a bus. I kid you not i feel like im driving a bus rather then a nimble...
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    Need some new discs and pads, where should i go?

    Need to get myself some new pads and discs. any recommendations, its a amk 210bhp 2001 S3 dont really want anything fancy, just like for like, having a look at euro car parts and looking at pagid discs and pads at the moment
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    Are LUK parts the same as those genuine parts Audi use for there clutches etc

    Hey guys as above really. I have heard LUK parks are the same as Genuine audi parts, just branded differently. Is this true or complete ********?
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    Anyone have a workshop manual on how to remove the dashboard? annoying rattle

    Since hitting a pot hole in october, I have a god awful rattle coming from withen the dashboard on the drivers side. It sounds like its coming from behind the dials or near to the air vent near the door. Its getting really irritateing now to the point where i need to fix it.
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    Anyone used Dent Wizard/smart repairs to fix dents which require painting

    Just wondering if anyone has used them. The local guy popped out my dents and did a fantastic job, takes a lot of pride in what he does which is never a bad thing Quoted me 300 for some rather nasty dents which will require a spray (body shop is quoteing me 350 just for one) has anyone used them...
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    Why does my tyre pressure keep going down so quick on all the tyres

    Yer a bit strange, i will put in 32 psi into the tyres, two weeks later all 4 are down to 27psi..its bizzare! however what might be causeing it is knackered front dampers, new top mounts needed, new wishboune brushes needed, new rear springs as mine have snapped, and a new rear anti roll...
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    Has anyone retro fitted rear parking sensors to the S3?

    Driving around in all these courtsey cars with rear parking sensors has got me wanting them on my car. Is it possible to retro fit? Or is it a complete bumper unit which is required, rather then just that grey bit
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    Went into Audi, came out with a £4k bill!!

    So i took it into Audi due to the common problem of the stiff gearbox, or in my case 1,st 2nd and 3rd being stiff, and sometimes not even going in, also a lot of knocks, rattles and noises, as well as the smell of fuel.... 3 days later here are the problems oil leak near the...
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    How do you remove the rear vanity light plastic cover in the back of the A3

    Going to replace my rear arial, before i start trying to pry off the plastic light cover in the back, is there a certain angle i can attack it from without cutting chunks out of it
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    whats a good product to remove light yellowing on headlights?

    I have one headlight which looks brand new, however one which is slightly dull and yellow, i dont have a polishing pad/ roteray pad. Would useing something like meguirers plastix do anything with some good elbow grease?
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    Slight smell of petrol after driving

    Dosent happen always, but sometimes after driving i get out the car, and can smell petrol, smell disapears very quickly, iv checked the pump under the car and there dosent appear to be any leaks or corroded wires/ pipes...hmmm
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    Has anyone succesfuly fitted there aftermarket stereo with no issue's?

    Seem's a lot of people fitting there aftermarket head units are having problems with the rear speakers and bass speaker. Even with the correct connection. I dont want to rewire things nor do i want a power drop from my rear units. Is it just a case of sticking with the stock concert unit?
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    Took my concert stereo out, plugged back in, and now cd player in boot dosent work???

    Bizzare to say the least, i removed my concert stereo system, and installed my alpine, need an adapter for the 8 speakers etc, however unplugged it, then plugged back in my concert, and now its not playing the cds from the boot, nor will it eject the cd stack, its as if there is no power to it...