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    re mapping Q5 2 litre TDI 170?

    I live in kent and thinking about getting the Q5 done. anyone done it or can recommend a decent outfit? thanks.
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    Audi A3 TDI - losing coolant fast

    Rad it was Jazz. put it up on ramps, had the sump cover off and it was obvious. in the far left corner and some fluid had crystalised. flushed the system, put some new coolant in with rad weld and fine after 50 mile trip. fingers crossed it holds up til i get back from the states...
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    Audi A3 TDI - losing coolant fast

    right. checked the head and its a C code so that is good news. water is under the drivers side and on the floor dripping so I am thinking water pump or rad. I won't be impressed with the garage if it is the water pump. I just had the cambelt and full service done and asked specifically if...
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    Audi A3 TDI - losing coolant fast

    Just started yesterday n coolant light came on. Checked reservoir n below minimum so topped up.went again quite quickly Noticed that the blue coolant cap does not tighten or nip right up when you tighten. Also seems very loose inside. I know they form a seal to pressurise the system so could...
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    After a Re-Map on your 2.0TDI 140bhp......

    mine went a lot better, was better on fuel too on the motorway (65mpg) and a lot more torque for low down pull I have got a mate who can do the chip for about 250 cash and its well worth it. all the proper kit. just not the AMD tax I am down in Kent.
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    Cambelt for A3 2.0 TDi

    car is currently on about 63k miles. got a flyer from audi saying cambelt due at 75k or 5 years old. car is a Jan 06 so near to 5 years but have been told that normally its 80k miles. its quite a big $$ job even at specialist I know so what do you think? anyone been through this and...
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    pleased to report all seems well and no repeats of the alarm going off. thanks chaps also the rear window wiper really works well now as getting all the water/spray
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    thanks Ste was not too bad to get off. luckily I have had lots of german cars so the star shaped screws are manageable. funny angle they go in at!!
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    Hi All I tried what you said and bingo it seems to have sorted the problem. I took the plastic panel off (even managed to not break anything too!!) and then had a look around. washer pipe to wiper motor had indeed come off a little and it was very wet in there. I took apart the lock...
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    thanks Jav what exactly did you have to replace? was it the whole mechanism or just the sensor? I am going ot dry it all out and get some WD40 in there tomorrow to see if that clears it.
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    Thanks all was being a lazy forum whore. done a search and looks like lots of folks have had same issues. saved me loads not buying a new battery or going to audi for an *** raping on the VAG. have now got some WD 40 so will sort tomorrow in the day light. NW
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    Alarm woes - Keeps going off

    new to here and can you help. last night the alarm started going off. checked the doors, windows, bonnet and boot to make sure shut and all ok. I un plugged the battery for 5 mins and then re attached. was ok then went off again after few mins checked magic light on battery and black so...