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    Cars jumps when I release the throttle

    I don´t know what the problem is, but when I release the throttle the car sort of "jumps" or luggs a bit, and when I push it in again it does the same. Its just for a split second. If I release it softly it doesn´t happen. It´s kind of frustrating not knowing whats causing it. I have changed...
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    150 000 km on the counter. Switch car?

    Hey guys. So my A3 is rounding almost 150 000km on the road now, and I´m wondering if its smart of me to replace it with a newer with less milages on the road. Is this just a waist of money? Its a 1,6 from 2002. Does these last long, or should I buy a newer? Any good advice would be greatly...
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    Got into a crash, help appreciated

    Hi guys Last summer a taxi drove into my right handed side. The damaged was well more then noticeable and this I wanted to fix. I went to a workshop to get this fixed. But after the repairs, my bonet would not get aligned with the bumper. It has big gaps many places. You can see it on the...
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    Car overheated when Idling.

    Hey guys. My friends A4 is overheating when idling. When he drives, the temp goes down, and rise again when he stops. Today he said to me that it came smoke from the bonet when he was taking a fairy. What can be the problem? Appreciate all answers!
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    Changing numberplate light. HELP

    Hey guys. My friend wants to change his numberplatelights to LED, but can't get the last cover of, and now the screw is broken. Do you have any suggestions on how to get this off now?
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    Moisture/Water/Dew Inside Headlight, help needed!

    Hey guys! I´ve got into a car accident this summer, and it led to having to take it in to a garage to fix it. The insurance did not cover the damages, so I had to buy the parts myself. (To get it cheaper). So after the car was fixed, I noticed that it was kind of foggy inside of my right...
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    Front speakers scurring noise on some frequencies

    Hey guys For a year ago I change my front speakers on my 8L A3. I bought adapters so these would fit good. But when I play some tracks, it make a scurring noise like something is touching the element. It´s quit irritating, not being able to listen to songs with clean sound. Is it the adapter...
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    Does S3 Front Bumper Fit A3?

    Hey guys I was just wondering if the S3`s front bumper fit A3`s front section without modification?
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    Us Blinkers To My 8l

    Hey guys Does anyone of you know if its possible to program US Blinkers with a computer? If so, how do I go on with it? Thanks
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    Need To Replace My Dash Cupholder...

    Hey guys I went on ebay and bought myself a new upholder. But when I got it, it didn`t fit. It said in the description that it was for my car but... here is the link; eBay - Item # 141278126355 Does anyone know where I can get the right one? I have searched ebay a lot. I drive 8L 2-door...
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    Ticking noise from bonnet when A/C is on

    Hey guys So when my A/C is on it starts to make a ticking noise from the A/C thing under the bonnet (don't know what its valled). Do I have to be concerned about this or is it okay? The sound is getting louder and louder from the first day I heard it.
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    Tire Pressure on Low Profile wheels

    Hey guys So today I'm getting some 235/35/19 wheels in the mail. But before I install them, what is the recommenden tire pressure for this? I have an 1.6 A3 frontwheel drive. Thanks for replying! :)
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    Chrome side mirrors 8L.

    Hey guys Does anyone know where I can purchase chrome cover for my 8L sidemirrors? A3 2002 model.
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    Sub in 8L is making noise

    Hey guys. I bought myself an used 800W amplifier 2 channel after I have been driving with only 400W for a while. The 400W was so little that i could fit it in on top of the sub that comes with the car. But the new one is bigger, but I tried to fit inside anyways, it didn't work. Now my...
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    Poor throttle response

    Hey guys. My A3 has always given me a bad throttle response. When I push down the throttle it takes maybe 0,5 - 1,5 seconds before the engine reacts. What can be the problem? Or is all A3`s like this?
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    Rough Idle... MAF sensor?

    Hey Guys! My A3 02 mod are uneven on Idle when the engine is cold. It´s been like that for a while, but it is starting to be uneven on idle when its warm to. I think it´s the MAF sensor tho, but do you guys have any other suggestions?
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    Light in the trunk

    Hey guys. When I´m opening my trunk the lights want come on sometimes. What can be wrong? Sometimes it comes on, and sometimes it does´nt. Are there any sensor that might be bad or something? Thanks for replying!
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    Radiator fan draining battery

    Hey guys :) when I turn of my car and take the key out of the egnition, my radiatorfan starts running and won't stoo till the battery is dead.. what can be the case here? F.Y.I i wired an egnition cable from my ac control unit to my stereo a few days ago since I had to turn the stereo off...
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    Temperature gauge is not moving to 90

    Hey guys. I've noticed lately when I'm driving that my temperature gauge takes ages to get up to 90. Yesterday and today it would'nt go up to 90 at all, even tho I drove for 40 mins. The heat from the AC is uneven too. What can be the cause of this? Thanks for all the replies!
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    Gas gauge problem

    Hey guys. My gas gauge is showing me wrong all the time. When I fill my tank up, it indicates 5/4 gas. And it stays there for like 200km. When I have 1/4 tank left, the fuel warning lights comes up. What can be wrong?