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  1. A3jack

    Audi A3 overboost problem

    Hi, I have a Audi A3 2.0tdi sport 2004 dsg, once in a few journeys if I floor the car it would loose turbo pressure, go into limp mode, turn it off and turn it back on and it's perfect again, but lately when driving at low speeds it's giving a load of boost and not driving right, but then after...
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    Loud pitch squeak when driving??? Help

    Hi ive currently realised a very loud pitched squeal/squeak coming from my Audi A3 2004, I think it's coming from the drivers side rear , and Im sure it only does it well when the brakes are warm, and under 40-50mph , it's very very annoying and loud, I recently painted the wheels and put copper...
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    Finally angle sensor problem fixed!

    Hi, I have a Audi A3 2004 , sport , dsg , s line spec, I had the steering angle sensor fault come up, and the steering had gone heavy, I spent nearly a month searching on how to fix this, replaced the angle sensor and clock spring, but on vcds I got no reading at all from the sensor or anything...
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    Rough/violent shake on start up

    Hi guys, I have a 2004 a3 2.0tdi dsg , cold start the car is fine nice smooth start, but once the car is warm there is a violent shake/clunk on start up , it's recently had a new dual mass, I was thinking engine mounts but only does it when warm? Any ideas? It idles and drives fine? Cheers jack
  5. A3jack

    Angle sensor fix last attempt!

    Hi guys, I have a 2004 Audi A3 2.0tdi sport, dsg, esp and yellow wheel is on, scanned, angle sensor fault (power steering was working fine) so tried to calibrate again using Ross tech procedure, now I've lost half power steering and no adaption / basic setting fault came up too, so bought a...
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    Audi A3 split grill cheap mod!

    Ive seen people do that, but in my opinion it looks too much like a bodge, looks better though, jack.
  7. A3jack

    Launch x431 same codes as vcds?

    Hi guys, trying to set up my steering angle sensor, but my vcds is unable to do it, my friend is lending me his launch x431 software, will it be the same log in codes etc? Cheers jack
  8. A3jack

    Audi A3 split grill cheap mod!

    Hi guys, I have a 2004 Audi A3 sport dsg 2.0tdi , after looking into buying a new bumper etc to upgrade a front end I just couldn't afford it at the moment only being 17 and having to insure this lol! (But it's worth it) , I had the idea of going over the whole front with chrome, so I bought a...
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    Steering angle sensor problems still! (Update)

    hi guys, after not being able to calibrate it and getting a reading of 0.00 no matter which way I turn the wheel on vcds, I replaced the part today, and again, no luck still reads the same! I've read that sometimes vcds isn't capable and people use launch instead to do it? Any help greatly...
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    Machine polishing a black car!

    Hi guys, just bought a machine polisher! (3200rpm offset centre) with pads, I've never polished a car machine wise, and i don't want want to swirl the car, does anyone have any tips? Was car down first, add polish and buffer it? I really have no clue, also what's the best way to wax it after...
  11. A3jack

    Replacing steering angle sensor, help needed!

    Hi guys, after not getting any reading of position from the steering angle sensor causing the esp and steering wheel light to come and after failing to calibrate it and having heavy steering, I've decided to buy another (£8 off ebay!!!!) steering angle sensor, does anyone have a fitting and...
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    Audi S3 Airbag light Help

    No problem mate must of read it wrong lol! I agree with the possibility of the clock spring? Any noises coming from the wheel? My megane had this problem, straight in , straight out and fixed it! Just need to make sure you line everything up when replacing wise it will snap again,
  13. A3jack

    Steering assist basic settings not working

    Thank you for the reply, I had a clock spring go on my megane and it made a crunching noise but this one doesn't make a sound? Or would it be silent, I will try to replace the steering angle sensor on Wednesday and let you guys know, if anyone has any instructions on how to replace this it would...
  14. A3jack

    Audi S3 Airbag light Help

    I had this but on passenger side, cut connector out under floor under the seat, and removed back panel off the seat and cut the connector out too, soldered them back up, and cleared the light, gone now! Hope this helps!
  15. A3jack

    Steering assist basic settings not working

    After looking online it's in the steering wheel matey.
  16. A3jack

    Steering assist basic settings not working

    Okay thank you, when I do this is it worth replacing the whole steering sensor? As I've found a second hand one for £8 on eBay.
  17. A3jack

    Steering assist basic settings not working

    No ive never touched it, should i maybe take the wheel off and have a look?
  18. A3jack

    Steering assist basic settings not working

    Getting no reading from angle sensor or movement from wheel, only getting a reading from how fast the wheel is turning.