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    Bi-xenon headlight problem

    I recently replaced the xenon bulb and a few days later condensation built up in the headlamp unit and the new bulb no longer illuminated. The day was hot so removed the fog light and let it air out and re-installed the xenon access panel. Now every time the headlights come on there are...
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    Serpentine Belt Has Come Off

    On the way home now an " alternator not charging" warning flashed up. A quick look under the bonnet revealed that the serpentine belt had come off and coolant was over the front off the engine. It has happened before about 6months ago. The belt just got put back on. Could it be due to a faulty...
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    HVAC Control Unit

    I've a 2012 A6 with the rotary dialled HVAC Control Unit and been offered a brand new facelift, digital display, version for not a lot. My car has dual climate control and front heated seats. I am led to believe that the one on offer is compatible. Question: Would it be a straight plug and...
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    EGR Temp Sensor P/N

    Looking for a part. Car keeps throwing the following fault code at least once a week. I have not noticed any significant dro in fuel comsumption. I think it is the sensor that is connected to the exhaus cooler that is just behind the oil extraction tube. 1 Fault Found: 10274 - EGR Temperature...
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    Rotor Arm Colour Recommendation

    So after just after 6 months of having my titanium rotor arms diamond cut following several altercations with kerbs I’ve decided on going down the route of painting the outer edges of the rims. Why? The diamond cutting process is expensive here in France and takes an age. I’d like to keep a...
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    What goodies to ask for?

    Hi, Next week I will be picking up an used 3.0TDI Avant from an Audi dealers. With this in mind what should I ask them to do prior to pick up and what goodies should I try and get them to hand over? i.e top up oil, matts, etc Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
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    Syphony II & Phatbox

    I have also posted this on the ICE forum so any advice will be helpful. Can you install a Phatbox if you already have a Syphony II, front CD changer type, stereo installed. If so what lead is required. Just bought one and I cannot see where the lead fits. The lead is a circular 13 pin plug...
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    Symphony II & Phatbox

    Can you install a Phatbox if you already have a Syphony II, front CD changer type, stereo installed. If so what lead is required. Just bought one and I cannot see where the lead fits. The lead is a circular 13 pin plug. Please help.
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    Picked up my new toy

    Yep after months of umm and rr-ing I picked up my new toy on Friday . Really happy with and it is definitely a new experience after saying goodbye to the S3 . The power and torque is awesome and that exhaust note...! It's Ebony Pearl with Silver leather and has all the usual toys as well as...
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    Just upgraded

    After a `couple of years of pleasureable S3 driving I have just paid a deposit on a 2003 S4. Lookomg forward to more pleasureable driving. Was just wondering can anyone recommend an insurance company.
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    Probably been posted too

    many times ot mention but my petrol gauge is playing silly buggers. One minute I'm full the next I'm empty and occasionally somewhere in between. Any suggestions? Is it a sensor or gauge problem? It is an intermittent but annoying problem. Thanks in advance
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    Audi A3 2.0T S-Line

    Has anyone got one of these? More importantly has anyone got one that has been chipped/remapped. The reason why I ask is that I drove one yesterday and was not impressed with the performance, engine and handling, but in general I liked the car, currently own a 02 S3 1st stage remap. Now I...
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    Clunking noise

    Been hearing a clunking noise all week coming from the drivers side which has got worse all week . i think it may be the drive shaft or the universal joint. Has anyone else had this problem and can you replace the join, if that is my problem, or is a case of buying a new drive shaft. Goingot...
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    Advice

    Got a S3 and thinking about swapping it for a S4. What are your general feelings about S4's and what are the typical running costs? i.e. service, mpg - conservative driving, mpg - ringing its neck What in your opinions are the pros and cons Thanks in Advance
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    Audi Specialist In Birmingham

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    Audi Specialists in Birmingham

    Does anyone know, or can recommend, a audi specialist in and around the Birmingham area. Car is now out of warranty and I would not give those monkeys down at the local stealers the pleasure of stinging my wallet. Thanks in advance
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    Going around Donington

    on Saturday to wring the **** off my S3 and to probably have a few heart in mouth, twitchy hole situations but I am looking forward to it. Done a couple of track days before but none in my own car. This will be the ideal opportunity to understand the weaknesses and strengths of my car. It has...
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    20K Service

    Morning All The time has come for my 20K service on my S3. Two questions that I have. Firstly, Does getting the full FASH really make a difference to the price of the car. More importantly with respect to trading in as I am looking on getting a S/RS4 next year? Secondly, what is the average...
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    Engine Management Light

    Everytime I make shell even more money by treating my S3 to Optimax the engine management lights comes on. Sometimes it goes off after some Italian tunig other time it does not. Took it into the dealers and they keep coming back saying no fault comes up so they just erase the error Anybody had...
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    Recaro Seats

    Anybody ever taken out the Recaro seats on a S3. The jokers at audi are asking for 2 hrs labour, £78ph +VAT. Any advice?