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    Air Bag Error - How to clear

    Afternoon all, I made the mistake of removing my glove box, unplugging the air bag and then turning on the ignition to test some circuits. Now I have the airbag error come up on my dash every time I start the car even though it's been reconnected. Can this be cleared without coding or will I...
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    Getting a cable from the battery to the cabin...

    Hiya folks, Nice and easy this one... :footy: How can I get a cable from the engine bay through to the cabin? I've looked everywhere and can't find a way through the firewall... Need to give my amp some power! :rock: Found this thread...
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    Looking to tap into a power supply/signal...

    Happy Easter folks! Looking for a power signal for the remote input on my amp. I need one that switches on with the car but is not permanently live. I was looking at using the cigarette/power socket outputs, however these come on when the ignition is on which would unfortunately mean the amp...
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    Adding a sub to the standard system - HELP!

    Howdy folks, I posted this in the 8V section but figure it might be better in this section... I've got an 8V S3 with the standard system and am missing my bass bigtime. So, I had an idea on how to potentially tap into the existing system and wondering if you guys can help... What would be the...
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    Whacky washer jets

    Evening folks, Driving down the dual carriageway and sprayed my washer jets, thought the aim was a bit off so when I got home I got out the car and tested them... They sprayed right over the car and hit the garage ~4ft past the boot! Had a good chuckle to myself lol, anyone else have this...
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    Given up on the Audi Sound System retrofit

    Evening gents! (and ladies) :) Soooo after quite a while of trying to code the *** into my car I think it's time to pull the plug (literally). After trying for a while myself (and with the help of others) I took it to an Audi specialist and they recon that as the MMI unit is a different version...
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    Does anyone have Audi Sound System without Tech Pack?

    As per the title, trying to install the *** and have tried to code it in via VCDS but have had no luck (sub and centre speaker output aren't live). Can anyone post up their MMI coding up? I believe it is 5F in VCDS. Massive thanks owed if you can! Cheers folks!
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    Where does everyone get their new and used OEM parts from?

    Afternoon all, As per the title, where does everyone get their OEM parts from? I'm after some OEM speakers and bolts and cannot find them anywhere. Apart from the regular places like eBay, where else is there to look? Is there any reputable parts websites? Ran a search on here but couldn't...
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    What a change! 8P 1.6TDI to 8V S3

    Afternoon folks! Been on the forums for a while now with my old 1.6TDI 8P A3 and have been extremely fortunate to make the jump to an 8V S3... what a dream she is! Absolutely love the power and how it drives, had it a week now from delivery miles, used to drive the old shape TTS (family car)...
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    Help! Speaker problems!

    Hi all! Hoping someone can help... So I've got a Pioneer app radio with a JL audio amp and infinity sub in the boot. Just bought some JL component speakers, took the door cards off and the tweeters out. Replaced the speakers with the new speakers (used existing wiring). Replaced the tweeters...
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    Speaker Time! Replacing front speakers

    Hi all, It's time for an upgrade on my front door speakers! I've had a look around but figured I would tell all what I've got and see if there's anything specific I should be looking at. I've got the basic Audi kit which only has speakers in the front (!?!?). So I'm running the AppRadio 2...
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    Coding in Cambridgeshire... Huntingdon, Buckden, St Neots area?

    Can anyone code hill hold assist and coming home/leaving lights for me? Will supply fresh beer tokens! :yes: Have contacted the nearest users to me with no luck...
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    Flakey goodness

    So my precious rotors have started to flake! No idea why, could be the pressure washer, could be AutoGlym's fault.. Anyways, a friend mentioned I should try get them warranty repaired by Audi. I thought this was ridiculous as I bought them off fleabay (from a BE S3) and wouldn't have a leg to...
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    Is there any point?

    Hi all! Have a Pioneer AppRadio head unit and a sub in the boot, for some reason Audi only decided to put speakers in the front of my car and not the back (to do with my model of original head unit). Looking for potentially some more mid tones and clear volume from the front, question is... is...
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    Huntingdon Audi

    Another dealership rant.. booked the car in for the service today. Would you like the car picked up? Yes please. Would you like a courtesy car? Yes please. Even rang in yesterday to double check everything was booked as we've had trouble with them in the past (not to mention the bad rep on...
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    Extreme and not so extreme sports! Winter bore.

    Hello all! So.. I am an avid wakeboarder (snowboarding on water) but as you can imagine this is a no go in anything under 5 degrees c. Started up boxing with a mate over winter, go to the gym a couple of times a week, but I still find myself getting so bored in the evenings! There's only so...
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    COD Black Ops 2 PS3

    Hello party people's, Thought I might as well post it here, if anyone is a uber geek like myself add me up for some black ops good times. Purehype001 PEACE! x
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    Poor radio signal with AppRadio2

    Hello all, Apologies if this is a double post with the previous poor signal post, didn't want to hijack that thread as I have pictures. So basically I've had my AppRadio2 for a while now and I've finally grown sick of the very poor radio reception. I'm pretty sure I have the wrong cable, can...
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    How much Plastidip do I need?

    Exactly what it says on the tin (post title). Looking at spraying my grille surround, fog surrounds and chrome 'fog light' bumper strips. A friend is looking at doing his too. Does anyone with experience know how much we would need? 1 can? 2 or more? Not being skint just would prefer to get it...
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    A3 alarm - Good to know

    Bit of a random one, A3 was locked with the windows down the other day (rare british sunny day), approached my car, casually threw my phone onto the seat through the open window and it set the alarm off. Good to know that the sensors are that sensitive! Read a couple of weeks ago about someone...