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  1. dave_beastttt

    Facelift S3 - Front wheels spinning in 1st and 2nd gear - Haldex issues?

    When my pump went, there was no engine light, just wheelspin This is the fix https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/shop/repair-and-service-kits/gen-4-vw-audi-seat-skoda-haldex-pump-kit-0ay598549a/
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    NIRRO LTD

    I've used Nirro before and recommended them
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    What have you done to your A3 (8p) this week

    Got my rear tyres changed, they still had 3mm of tread on them but were starting to show signs of perishing, they were around 4 years old.Have had a slight rumbling sound from the rear for a few months and I thought either a bearing or the diff was on the way out but after the tyres were...
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    gearbox fault code coming up but car drives fine

    Possibly too much oil in gearbox
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    Oil consumption increase

    Use a 5w 40 oil
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    Headlights

    If you look to the right of the headlight in the picture, the projector surround is black, this means it's not adaptive. Adaptive lights have a silver surround.
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    Knocking sound on cold start Audi a3 8p 1.4 tfsi 125hp

    Depends on how soon you want the noise gone?
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    Knocking sound on cold start Audi a3 8p 1.4 tfsi 125hp

    On your mileage I would suggest changing to 5w40 which will quieten it down. Interesting as you don't remember it happening before last oil change.
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    Knocking sound on cold start Audi a3 8p 1.4 tfsi 125hp

    What oil weight is currently in the engine?
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    Knocking sound on cold start Audi a3 8p 1.4 tfsi 125hp

    What's the mileage on the engine?
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    Can anyone recommend somewhere to replace/recon S3 mechatronic

    For a 2010 S3 on a DQ250 Not fussed about where, as long as it's in the UK, need a good recommendation, ideally would prefer a refurbished unit over a new unit from TPS ££££ What price did you pay, how long did they have the car, were there any issues etc? Thanks in advance
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    Buzzing noise on startup S3

    Sounds like the timing chain rubbing against the tensioner for a split second whilst oil pressure builds up
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    Clicking Noise

    Possibly top mount bearing
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    S3 mechanical door and whining noise issue

    Got a sound clip of the noise?
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    What have you done to your A3 (8p) this week

    Have decided to change my D3S bulbs to LED's, am using a 360º KED unit which doesn't give black spots like on regular Satsuma Motor, Lawn Mower, and Dangerous Toy Company, Kyoto, Japan LED's that only have LED diodes on 2 sides. Waiting for night to go and take them for a spin on Jason Vorhees...
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    Longest youve driven your a3 8p?

    London to Cornwall an back in the same day, went to buy a car and towed it home on an a-frame.
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    Another S3 misfire

    Anything off balance can cause it to log a misfire, happened to me when my DMF started to fail
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    Audi S3 Miss Fire

    @Charlie23 how's your dual mass flywheel? Any noises/chattering?