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    A3 1.8T Sport Rear Springs, are they the same as VW Golf 1.8T GTI?

    So MOT failure today and a broken rear spring. Looking around and checking other threads, i've found it difficult to ascertain if a standard rear spring would fit a 1.8T "Sport" . My guess it would but it would be 10mm higher than the right spring for the "Sport" model. VW parts are cheaper...
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    A3 rear wheel bearing replacement queries...

    The time has come to replace my n/s rear wheel bearing on my A3. Having read through the ever informative Haynes manual there's no mention of hub nut torque setting and nut size needed for my wrench. Anybody know what they might be?? has anybody come across and step by step guides on previous...
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    Engine Fault Codes

    For some time a have repeated got the following engine fault codes when using my VAGCOM. Does anybody know what they mean? where can i access all the P reference numbers and what action should i be taking? 17748 - Camshaft position sensor (G40) / Engine speed sensor (G28) P1340 16487 -...
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    "too many communication errors" warning when reading ABS channel

    Recently i have had my ESP light come on. It seems to come on and go off when it wants to. I get a sharp but light cough or like a jab on the brake before it come on. Tunring the ESP on/off makes no difference. I've cleaned all wheel sensors. I read the codes and get a warning window with the...
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    Re-aligning throttle body on DBW with and without VAGCOM?

    I have read rumours that it is possible to re-align throttle bodies on DBW AUM engines without VAGCOM. Anybody know how this is done? Can it be done? I have a VAGCOM but not the license to be able to re-align it. RT
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    Rear suspension has become harder

    Recently when driving with 4 up my suspension feels much harder when hitting some of our bigger potholes. Almost as if it it hitting a bump stop. All parts are standard. Struts and coils seeem fine but could it be worn bushes transferring the bumps into the chassis. if so which bushes are they...
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    Strange Clonking/Creaking noises

    My car has developed a clonking/creaking noise from what i believe the front of the car when pulling away in 1st gear and occasionally when coming to a halt. Anybody have any ideas what this might be? Its a 2001 AUM model so perhaps engine mounts, driveshafts maybe due to age? Ive just changed...
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    Warning light and irritating beeping noise

    Anybody have any great ideas on how the best way is of stopping/removing the irritating beeping noise when the warning light appears on an Audi A3 1.8T? Ideas welcome
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