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    2013 A4 3.0 Allroad Oil & Filter Change S-Tronic Gearbox

    Hi Time to change the gearbox oil & filter on my 2013 3.0 Allroad. Anyone able to outline procedure and part numbers needed? Easy DIY, or garage job? Thanks, in advance.
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    A3 8P Wiring Diagram

    Can't seem to locate owt through Google/t'web - does anyone have a wiring diagram for the A3 8P? I'm trying to locate the fuel pump fuse/relay.
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    New Turbo... Best Method of Priming?

    New turbo has been hand-filled with oil, now just the matter of priming the lines, etc. Can anyone advise - the fitting guide says to immobilise engine (remove fuel pump fuse), manually crank engine until oil flows out of oil feed line - BEFORE FITTING THE TURBO. Then to fit turbo, connect oil...
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    2.0 TDi Injector Wiring Loom... How To?

    Anyone aware of a link/walk-through guide for changing the injector wiring loom on a 2.0 TDi (BKD), A3? Thanks in advance...
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    BKD Re-manufactured Turbo... Where to Buy?

    Needing to replace the OEM Garrett unit on my 2.0 TDI 140 with a re-manufactured Garrett item... can anyone recommend a supplier? There are quite a few listed on eBay, but buying 'blind' through eBay just feels risky. Thanks again.
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    Cleaning air intake manifold... what to use - Mr Muscle?

    Just getting around to replacing the throttle actuator unit on my 2.0 Tdi (BKD). I've removed the EGR unit and air intake manifold to clean/de-coke, but am unsure what to use on the manifold... there's a raft of conflicting advice out there - some recommend using Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner Foam...
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    A3 2.0 Tdi BKD - Throttle Body/Actuator Replacement...

    Is anyone able to point me in the direction of some instructions/pictures for removal/fitting - I can see there are references to this topic in the forum, but can't seem to find the relevant posts?! Also, what fuse number/reference corresponds to the actuator and where is its location (ie...
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    BKD 2.0 Tdi - Lumpy at idle and slight stutter under load... EGR valve?

    I'm hoping it's a case of a dirty EGR valve, so 1st port of call is to remove and clean it. Do I use brake cleaner to clean the deposit/residue away, or something else? If it's not the EGR valve, can anyone suggest other suspect areas? Thanks.
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    Bi-xenon Bulbs... Which Type?

    I'm considering replacing the standard bulbs in my '07 A3. Can anyone advise of the correct specification and possibly a good place to source them - as usual, there's shed-loads listed with eBay, but I worry about the quality and effectiveness. Are these a direct replacement, or will some form...
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    A3 Camchain AND Cambelt... What's the Deal?

    Sort-of jumping on the back of a previous thread here - S3 Camchain Failure... But, camchain and cambelt - which models does this apply to? I'm just about to get the cambelt, water pump and coolant changed on my 58k A3 2.0 Tdi Sport 140 and wonder if a camchain needs to be factored-in? I...
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    Engine 'stuttering' at tick-over...

    A3 2.0 Tdi Sport - developed 'stuttering' and lumpy tick-over. Tends to be most noticeable from start-up and clears after 20-30 minutes of driving. Anyone shed light on the cause(s)?
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    7n Tow Bar Wiring + Bypass Relay... Anyone Got a Schematic/Wiring Diagram...?

    Time has come to fit a Westfalia tow bar to my 56 plate 2.0 Tdi. The tow bar itself looks straigtforward, but I could do with a little guidance reference the wiring and bypass relay - does anyone have a schematic/similar that I could follow? Thanks in advance.
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    Cam Belt, Tensioner... Water Pump?

    Hello everyone Finally picked-up the A3 Sport yesterday and extremely happy with things so far... early days I know, but very impressed. The car's a '56 plate 2.0 Tdi 140 3-Dr Sport and I'm considering replacing the cam belt and associated bits. Just a few Q's... 1) Is it safe to wait until...
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    Just bought my first Audi... '56 Plate A3 2.0 Tdi Sport - 3 Dr. Just saying 'Hi'.

    Initially looking for a Volvo C30 2ltr diesel, when I happened across the A3. Have never owned, or driven an Audi before, but wondered what the hype was all about! An hour spent checking things over on the forecourt and a 15 minute test drive on twisty A-roads (bloomin 'eck!), and here I am...