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    Wanted Audi Alloys

    I’m looking to replace my Audi alloy wheels which are 18” diamond cut two tone (not sure on the name) Google picture attached. good Pirelli P7 tyres with 5mm all round looking to exchange for 19” Audi alloys. Open to discussions on style. if your trading in your car and want a some alloys...
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    A4 Avant TDI 190bhp

    All, I have returned to Audi ownership with a 16 plate Audi A4 avant Sline 190bhp. This one is a Cat N due to a flooded engine which has been rebuilt and has just ticked over 90k It’s got some nice options such as the large screen, electric boot, matrix LED lights etc I’m looking into a few...
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    For Sale Whiteline adjustable Front ARB

    Whiteline Front Anti Roll Bar. Suitable for many VW / Audi AWD / Quattro This is the AWD version part number BWF20XZ Supplied brand new by Whiteline however they sent the wrong item for my vehicle so this is been offered as brand new just taken out of the packaging. Get a significant...
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    Hazard lights flashing after starting engine

    Hi all, I've noticed over last few weeks my hazard lights sometimes will come on as I start the engine up and stay on until I turn off the hazards. Is this something that occurs before something actually fails by Way of a warning or just a quirk the car has picked up over the years?
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    Seized brake caliper

    Hi all, Got the S3 some new front tyres and rear brake pads fitted yesterday. Whilst at the garage they mentioned the drivers side rear brake caliper had likely seized and will need replacing. This would explain the brown coloured disc, excessive brake dust and annoying squeaking noise I've...
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    Fuel pump has died

    Hi all, Car broke down yesterday and the garage I use have diagnosed the fuel pump as being the issue, which goes hand in hand with the irrational cold starting in have had previously. They have given me two prices one being around £250 for a pump with 3 months warranty and another being £30...
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    Is it worth selling?

    Hi all, Ive owned my silver pre facelift S3 8L for 3 years or so and its covered 131,000 I'm only the third owner with the car being looked after by an Essex Audi dealership all its life. A mechanic bought it off the original owner and rebuild the engine and suspension and the car has a full...
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    Pesky Windows - cheaper fix?

    Hi all, Both windows on my S3 have stopped working at the same time. Local garage had had a look for me and drivers side cable has sheared off and is just flapping around inside having wrapped itself up in the cogs. The passenger side has broken a piece off the regulator itself. Garage has...
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    Indicators with a mind of their own!

    Hi All, The car passed its MOT again first time which is what I expected since it has receipts for over £10k worth of maintenance in its lifetime. However the indicators are starting to play up. The hazards work fine and all 4 corners light up lovely. However from inside when using directional...
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    OEM pads

    Guys, I realise brake talks and threads are a popular one. I've spent a while searching and I can see owners talking about performance pads and changing discs on the S3. I have an preface lift S3 and the front pads need changing. I don't need performance pads and the car has only done 2000...
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    Concert II into a preface lift S3

    Hi All, I've tried to search but had no concrete answers. The bose concert in my pre face lift had missing pixels and one volume setting which is loud! I want to keep the car standard as possible but would the newer concert which I think is a concert II which I have seen in some facelift...
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    Headlights have a mind of their own with recent bulb change

    Hi all, Seems as my car gets into the hot weather its started to play up a little. Recently had new spark plugs and coil packs following that the oil sensor had to be changed. Anyway recently I had the xenon bulbs changed to a fresh set of 6000k bulbs and just in time to it would seem...
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    S3 power loss

    Hi Guy's, On way to work, car fully warmed up to temp, in 4th gear going from a 30mph to a national I accelerated and the car suddenly choked and stuttered. No warning lights whatsoever. Managed to limp to work slowly. The car had no real power and the engine note was different almost...
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    Side lights to match xenons

    Hi all, I'm after a decent set of sidelights that match the xenons in the S3. I have had a search but can't come across anything definitive. I'm not after something ridciulously bright or something that will blow after a few months. Anyone got any recommendations?
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    Oil level Sensor & N75

    Hi all, Took my 2000 S3 to a local VAG specialist today as I had an amber oil sensor light come on. Turns out the oil level sensor has died so a new one needs to be fitted. When the diagnostics were plugged in it also threw up a dodgy N75 and they have suggested again a replacement...
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    Replacement 2000 Audi S3 Bose Speaker

    Hi all, I need to replace the front drivers side bose speaker on my S3 8L as its distorted. I have looked everywhere and cannot find one or a pair even. Has anyone got any tips as to where I might find one or if they are still made? I have tried the usual ebay, gumtree and Internet search.
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    Audi A3 3.2 V6 DSG Running Issues***ADVICE PLEASE***

    Hi Everyone, I have had a few running issues with my car its on 80,000 and is a 54 plate model. Recently the revs when stationary were hunting causing the car to shake a little however once i revved the car it would stop. The car went to Audi and they replaced the DSG ECU at a cost of...
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    What are the correct tail light bulbs for a 54 reg A3?

    Hi everyone, May seem I really simpleton question however I'm having a nightmare trying to find the correct tail light bulb for my 54 reg A3. Looking at Halfords and online some quote the '380' which is wrong as thats a dual filament stop and tail light of which I don't have as the brake...
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    A3 3.2 V6 DSG Niggles

    Hi Everyone, Haven't posted before however have been lurking since purchasing my 54 reg 3.2 V6 DSG back in June 09. I have loved the car and up til now haven't had any issues with it. When I bought the car the garage had taken it to Audi to have £2000 spend on replacing and repairing...