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    Q7 2007 Audi Q7 - Someone Please Show Me The Fog Light Wiring/Plug

    Hi all, Would massively appreciate some assistance here. Have a 2007 Audi Q7, had a bodyshop do a complete body conversion to the 2015 S-Line Sport Edition/ (this is the same as the V12 body; they don't have fog lights). So, the old bodywork had foglights, the new bodywork doesn't have...
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    Q7 Q7 2007 how to remove component protection for J519 comfort control module for facelift conversion

    Hey guys Nearly finished my facelift conversion on my 2007 Q7 and bought the J519 comfort control module to properly run the rear lights (as I often saw this recommended over the adaptor route). The part number I have purchased is: 4L0 907 289 H, however from what I understand this has...
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    Flat Bottom Steering Retrofit Advice please - Part Numbers Inside

    I have a 2004 8P2 A3 sportback. It does have cruise control, but is not MFSW. I intend to convert to the 8P3 S3 Multi Function Flat Bottom Steering. I've posted a picture of my current steering wheel below. The part numbers of the current setup are: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLLER: 8P0 953 549 A...
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    Can we use 8V airbags for flat bottom steering conversion?

    As per thread title, struggling to find an 8P circular airbag to do the 8P flat bottom steering conversion, yet there are absolutely loads of reasonably priced 8V ones on eBay. Are they the same? they look exactly the same, but are there certain part numbers I need to look out for? Cheers in...
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    How to check whether FBSW is plug & play?

    Hey guys, Have a 2004 8P2 A3 sportback, looking to convert to the 8P3 S3 Flat Bottom Steering. I believe I'm pretty lucky in that I have the dual stage airbag as my steering wheel is not the older type (so from what I've researched thus far, this should be a plug & play swap?) I have VCDS, so...
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    Help diagnosing MAF related fault, 2.0tdi BKD black smoke!

    Hey guys, having an issue with my 2.0tdi sportback (140 BKD engine), basically for a while it has been excessively producing black smoke out of the back, even at low speeds its producing an embarrassing amount of smoke. I scanned the car on VCDS and got the following fault code: 1 Fault Found...
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    HID fog install question, same risks as HID dipped beams?

    Hey guys, There are literally hundreds of posts on here discussing why HID kits for the dipped beams on A3 8P unless OEM are a bad idea due to potential wiper motor failure. Just wanted to know if the same risks are associated with installing regular HID kits to the fog lights or it's...
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    Looking for the no error 18 SMD number plate LEDS that work with 2010 A3s

    Hey guys, As stated in the title I'm looking for the no error 18 SMD number plate LEDs that work with a 2010 A3 sportback without errors. I've trawled countless threads on here that link to eBay but they're either dead links or no longer for sale. Would really appreciate if someone who has a...
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    Retrofitting an after market screen to my 2004 A3, advice please?

    Hey guys, I'm looking a screen with aux/ bluetooth etc. to update my 2004 A3 sportback (with Bose) and wanted to know what wiring/ plugs would be needed to retrofit something like this (perhaps not the exact same screen but something similar): FARENHEIT TID-801N IN DASH SINGLE DIN 8" TOUCH...
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    AUM 1.8t either running poorly or not starting at all!

    Hey guys, having massive issues with my A3 1.8t (AUM). This is following an engine conversion from the 1.6 (AVU). Basically, it will have days where I will turn it over and it will start and idle fine but then, when it's running it's very jittery, it's as if the turbo boost is cutting in and...
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    Retrofit bixenon & led 2009+ facelift headlights to a 2004 sportback.

    Hey all. Currently in the process of doing an 8P2 to 8P3 conversion to my 2004 sportback a3. As standard, the car has halogen auto lights. Looking at other threads in the past about this, I understand that this is not a plug and play swap. Having researched previous threads, I have the following...
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    Help me fix this 1.8t that is driving me insane!

    Okay, so following on from the last thread I created relating to my AUM 1.8t not starting/ starting and then running like crap, I have changed the MAP sensor for a brand new one. This has still not solved my problems. The car will turn over and it will sound like it wants to start and then it...
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    Help me get my 1.8t to stop running like crap

    So my AUM 1.8t is running like absolute crap and I'm unsure as to what I should do next. The car is reluctant to start, but it will and when it does it idles pretty much fine (odd jitter here and there, nothing worrying) but as soon as I try and take it for a drive it's so down on power it feels...
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    Urgent Help Needed! Where do these wires and this pipe go? AUM 1.8t

    Hey guys, I'm so close to getting my engine converted 1.6 to AUM 1.8 turbo running properly but I'm having an issue at the moment. I have this one set of wires running from my intercooler up to my engine bay which have been cut and I have no idea where they are supposed to go to wire them back...
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    Wiring Diagram Request - AUM 1.8t & AVU 1.6

    Hi there, does anyone have the wiring diagrams for the following cars? AVU 1.6 AUM 1.8 Turbo If you could please PM them or post them up here I'd be so grateful, I desperately need them to get my car on the road again!
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    A3 1.6 to 1.8t engine conversion complete, now no throttle response!

    Hey guys, I recently carried out a complete 1.6 (AVU) to 1.8 turbo (AUM) engine conversion and all has been going completely fine, except now when I'm finally at pretty much completion, I start the car, it starts fine and idles perfectly but when I try and throttle it doesn't respond at all...
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    Urgent Help Required Please! Differences between 1.6 and 1.8t front slam panel

    Hi guys, question is in the title thread really. Are there any differences between the slam panel on the 1.6 and the 1.8t? these are both facelift 8L cars, the 1.8t has air-conditioning (and obviously a turbo) whilst the 1.6 doesn't, if that makes any mounting differences. I'm referring to the...
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    Problems with putting an AGU 1.8t engine in an AUM 1.8t?

    Hey guys, I have a 2002 AUM 1.8t engine that has decided to commit suicide. I've been shopping about for a replacement engine but the only one I can find that is reasonably priced has the engine code AGU. From what my internet thread trawling-research implies, the AGU engine only differs from...
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    Audi A3 8L Sound-System (Non Bose) Upgrade Advice Please...

    Hey guys, I'm considering upgrading the speakers on my 2002 A3, I'm currently running everything stock other than the fact that I changed the standard 'Audi Chorus' radio for an after-market system so that I can use SD-cards and Aux-in to run my iPod through. Whilst I'm really pleased with the...
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    Lingo's Audi A3 Project Thread. Warning: Picture-Heavy!

    Hello everyone. I've been working on my Audi A3 for the past 6 months and I thought it'd be a good idea to create a thread to document my work on. I'd call this a 'rolling project' as I still use the car pretty much everyday. I hope you guys enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed working...