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    2009 Audi A3 2.0TDi CR170 Fault

    Hi all, Wonder if anyone can shed some light on this fault. Driving to work this morning, stopped for a coffee, when restarted the engine there was a new sound, a rattling/vibration coming from the engine bay, gets considerably worse when trying to steer left. The engine will not rev above...
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    Diy Service

    Today I serviced by 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TDi CR170.. on 93k now and still intend on keeping for another 3 years or so.. I did oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter (fuel filter done at 75k). Is there anything I missed? I then reset SRI using VCDS, my first ever time of using it, quite...
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    Timing belt, water pump and auxiliary water pump in/near London

    Hi all, So moved to London a few weeks back, first thing the aux. pump failed on my 2009 A3 2.0 TDi CR170, I got a free diagnostic check after an orange dash light came on but not using the car at moment so hasn't been changed yet and also need cambelt doing. Not knowing any garages up here...
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    Specialist - Surrey - Emission Light - 2.0TDi

    Hi Moved to London last week, on the drive up the engine emission light came on. 2009 Audi A3 2.0 Tdi CR170. Can anyone recommend a specialist? I'm all new and dont know anywhere. Thanks Lee
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    FBMFSW. Buttons that don't have a function?

    Hi all, Just bought my fiancée a new car, its a 2010 Audi TT 2.0TFSi Coupe. Has flat bottom multi function steering wheel.. the volume and radio up/down buttons work fine but why would it have menu button and voice control if the car doesn't appear to have these features? or Bluetooth.. Any...
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    Lowering S-Line

    Has anyone here lowered an S-line by just a spring kit using the standard shocks? I'm looking at H&R springs but not sure whether to go for Sport or Super Sport kit? 35mm or 50mm? Assuming approximate drop based upon non S-line car? Thanks Lee
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    Grey with gloss black wheels

    I have met. grey 8P3 S-Line 3dr, standard 18" wheels. Does anyone have photo of this colour car with black wheels. I'm tempted dont have access to photoshop and want to see it done. Thanks Lee
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    Cheap winter wheels

    Hi all, Thinking about picking up some cheap winter wheels to run on the Audi. My car is a 2009 A3 2.0 TDi 170 S-line.. currently has standard 18" alloys. Looking for a car with similar fitment wheels.. Golf GTi Mk4 alloys? I think they'll fit, they are 16" diameter.. same PCD, offset and...
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    What size brake discs? 2.0TDi 170

    Hi all, Have a 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TDi CR170 S-Line. I need to buy new front discs and pads, but using ECP or local motor factors they keep asking me what diameter disc as they stock 4 different sizes! Options are: - 280mm - 288mm - 312mm - 345mm Any help please? I haven't really got time to...
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    Changing TDi 170 for S3

    Fancy changing my 2009 TDi 170 for an S3.. I really miss petrol engine, even though I did 700 miles this weekend for about £80 on fuel! Are all S3's 4wd? Anyone else made this transition? Cheers Lee
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    Seatbelt warning beep

    Can VCDS be used to disable seat belt warning beep?
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    De-Badge or Not?

    Hi all, I know how to de-badge.. just contemplating whether to or not? The A3 and 2.0TDi from the boot lid and the s-line from the front wings.. have many of you done it? I like the clean-ness of de-badged car, I did it to all my previous vehicles. Have many of you done it?
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    Falken FK453 vs. Kumho KU39

    Any thoughts? I'm not in a financial position to replace the PS3's for another set of PS3's.. max. budget is £400 for the complete set which are due for replacing now. Falkens are coming in at £408 fitted at my local trusted tyre centre and Kumho's are about the same.. They are going on my...
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    170 TDi Remap.. Pointless?

    Hi all, Comtemplating a remap on my 2009 A3 TDi CR170.. just wondering whether or not its a pointless exercise? I find that my front wheel drive struggles for grip under acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear due to the torque on anything other than dry road (not very often in UK) and its my daily...
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    What longlife oil?

    My A3 told me "service in 1000 miles or 229 days" today, hoped I wouldnt see this message for a few months yet! It needs oil/filter/fuel filter. Quoted £195 for the whole job at a local Audi specialist. So I can check I'm not getting ripped off, what would be a recommended oil? 2009 Audi A3...
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    Bolt On Power? 2000 1.8TQS

    Hi all, Posting on behalf of my brother, he has a 2000 'W' Audi A4 Avant 1.8T Quattro Sport, 180bhp version. What kind of 'bolt-on' tuning can be done? and what can be expected? He is talking about different Audi turbo, replacing chips and exhaust but he doesn't really know what he needs...
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    What size are my brakes?

    I need new discs and pads up front.. Want to use Pagid like I did with my BMW, these list 3 sizes when I've given them my registration plate. 288mm, 312mm, 345mm Its a 2009 A3 2.0TDi 170 S-Line (8P3) Thanks Lee
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    Lee 2.0TDi 170

    Hi all, Just posting up to show my 2009 Audi A3 2.0TDi 170 S-Line.. Is this a facelift? 8P3 as referred to on here? I like the car, but would like to do a few little mods.. de-badge, de-chrome front grille and add cruise control. Any tips or advice? I also fancy having the wheels a little...
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    Cornwall Newbie

    Hey all, I'm Lee from Cornwall. Today I bought a 2009 Audi A3 2.0TDi 170 S-Line. Joined up to look at other cars, tips, advice and possible mods like ecu remaps :) Cheers Lee