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    Service Restet tools

    I am thinking of buying a A3 1.4 tfsi Cod and will be doing all my own servicing, what is a good tool to buy to reste the service light and inspection light? Thanks.
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    Headlight bulbs.

    I know this may have come up before but how the heck do you change the bulbs in the headlight cluster on a 2009 A3 TDi ??? the only way I can see is to remove the headlight assembly is this right? if so do I need to remove the bumper first? PLEASE someone tell me there is an easier way...
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    Door locks

    Both the nearside doors do not unlock on my 2009 A3 with the handset, will unlock ok from the inside, I know this may be a common problem and I am most likely going have to replace both locks but before I do is there any chance the locks can be repaired??? also can anyone recommend a supplier...
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    Windows inoperative

    Thanks SORTED reset all the windows and everything is working now, though I never disconnected the battery? could be voltage drop due to the cold weather perhaps?
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    Windows inoperative

    Hi Thanks. Already tried it with the spare key but no luck so looks looks a deeper problem?
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    Windows inoperative

    I can no longer operate the windows on my 2009 A3 TDi via the handset, they work O.K. from the controls inside the car but not from the remote handset,,,, was working fine until recently, any ideas? Central locking works fine and the battery seems O.K. Thanks.
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    Repacing a battery

    Battery was flat today no green spot on it anymore what I need to know is can I change it myself or am I going to have coding problems???? A3 2.0 TDI 2009 Thanks
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    Door indicators

    Thanks just as I thought but how do I get to them without damaging anything ?? workshop manual does not cover this. Regards. Tony.
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    Door indicators

    I know this probably has been covered before but search not come up. I need to change the indicator bulbs in my door mirrors can anyone tell me the how to do this and any tools needed? Thanks. Tony
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    Central Locking

    I also have the same problem but with rear N/S door locks but will not unlock with the fob,once unlocked from the inside door opens O.K. but when locked by the fob will not unlock !! I am thinking is this a lock/actuator fault or possibly a relay?? will check if it stops raining. Regards. Rommel.
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    Leaking rear wiper motor

    Thanks just what I thought.
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    Leaking rear wiper motor

    The rear wiper motor is leaking screen wash from back where the square pipe union goes into it and causing the hatchback lock alarm switch to set off the alarm dried that out fingers crossed, but has any body taken a rear wiper motor apart to repair leaks???? motor works fine and looks new but...
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    Due to the pollution control measures of the EC diesel-oil is nearly sulphur free and contains up to 5% of bio-diesel. Sulphur has the property to grease the high pressure injection pump and the injectors. Without sulphur, the reduced greasing property of the new diesel has already shown...
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    Many thanks. for your positive and helpful reply. Regards. Tony.
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    Well there's a paper fuel filter and rubber seals and injectors on my Defender and I have had no probs.
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    I use GREEN mineral oil as the RED synthetic does not mix with Diesel fuel like water does not mix with oil so no probs there!. Besides HMRC and VOSA have chemical testing kits that can identify what is in the tank
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    My Defender definately runs quieter, smoother, and emmisions are reduced by 50 % on the last M.O.T improved MPG pulls more at lower revs and the added lubrication to the fuel system and injectors after the introduction of low Sulphur Deisel. but then thats a Defender engine not a Audi which is...
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    Two Stroke Oil in Diesel Fuel

    I know this is a well known subject and I have been adding this in my Landrover Defender with very good results. HOWEVER can anyone say if this is O.K. to do on a 2.0 Audi TDi with a DPF??? Some say its good for the DPF and stops it clogging as the two stroke burns more thoroughly and produces...
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    Instrument lights

    YES that's it I noticed this afternoon every time I went under the trees or in a shady area the dash lights went out and came back on in the sunlight. Many thanks for all the response mystery solved:icon_thumright:
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    Instrument lights

    I see that would explain why driving to work this morning every thing worked O.K. in the dark, and the dash lights went out when I turned the lights off. Sometimes in daylight when I turn the ignition on and drive off the dash lights stay on so I assume this is just a vcds setting issue? bear...