a3

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    Help! Diagnosing possible Missfire / coil pack AGU/ 00 engine.

    Please could someone help me diagnose a miss fire, having read the other threads on possible misfires mine isnt the same symptoms. Driving normally not above 3,000 revs and not accelerating very hard by that i mean foot to the floor max boosting, car drives and feels perfectly normal. If i...
  2. M

    Audi entered preparation stage e-mail

    Just had an email saying that my factory order has entered the preparation stage, how long did you all have to wait from this email until it was on its way to the dealer? TIA
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    A3 advanced key?

    Does anyone know if the advanced key (keyless entry) is standard on the new A3 s line models? Been given very little info about the spec of my order from the dealer. thanks
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    Audi A3 Ambient Lighting

    When trying to configure an Audi A3 online I can’t seem to see the option for ambient lighting anymore, has this been taken off? Was thinking of adding it as an extra
  5. Davill9

    S3 8p k04 turbo oil/coolant hose locations

    Hi Can anyone assist on k04 oil feed and coolant feed and return. The oil return is self explanatory, going into the sump. it seems from etka and TPS, I have an oil leak on my coolant feed and a coolant leak on my oil feed ?? Definitely wrong I know but can anyone clarify which are which on the...
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    A3 manual vs S tronic

    I placed a factory order last month for a A3 S line manual but I’m now having second thoughts after test driving an automatic version. I’ve only ever had manual Audi’s so not sure how much I’d like the automatic long term and also does anyone know if I was to change the order to an automatic...
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    2009 1.9tdi bxe starting issues

    1.9 bxe engine - no fault codes since issues happening have had done: battery replaced glow plugs replaced faulty injectors replaced fuel filter replaced looked at by multiple garages issue- car will attempt to turn over and fire up 1st start of the day and will either cut out straight away or...
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    new A3 order time

    I just placed a factory order for the new a3 last weekend, nothing mental spec wise just python yellow, S line, comfort & sound pack, diamond cut alloys. Was quoted a 12 month wait which has put a bit of a dampener on it haha I’m generally a bit impatient when it comes to stuff like this, but...
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    Clicking noise after ignition off

    Hi everyone, heard this noise this morning for the first time after turning off the ignition after a drive. Have tested again several times and it happens now every time I knock off the engine. Anyone have any ideas? You can hear it immediately after I turn the key and then again towards the...
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    ESC and TPMS Fault

    So the ESC and TMPS fault lights came on in my 2015 A3 Quatro the other day as I started accelerating from a stop sign. I have had new tires put on since then, but the lights are still on. With the recent snow, it seems like the AWD is not working, only the front wheels are driving the vehicle...
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    A3 buying advice for specific cars

    Hi , I'm comparing A3's that are: $7k , 100k miles, '09 WAUHE78P79A040000 $11k , 80k miles , '11 WAUKEAFM0BA155264 $16k , 40k miles , '12 WAUKEAFM8DA032380 My goal is to own a car with the lowest total cost including purchase and maintenance after driving it 50k miles. They all have clean...
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    Retrofitting S3 rear bumper to 06 A3

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone can give me a clear answer here, I’ve recently bought an S3 rear bumper to fit on my 06 A3. I’ve seen loads of people say it can be done no issues and some say the exhaust isn’t in the right place, I’ve done some rough measuring and it seems to be in the right...
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    2021/22 A3 theft prevention general

    Hi all, will be receiving my 22 plate A3 Sportback S-line in a couple of weeks which I'm pretty excited about, but some bad experiences of friends of mine has me a little worried about the possibility of theft. It doesn't seem like a thread of this sort has been started for the current...
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    2011 1.8 TFSI performance upgrades help?

    Hey everyone, new to the forum and new to audis. I've had a couple of golfs before but this is my first time venturing into performance upgrades for a car. Atm my car is a bog standard 1.8 tfsi S line. I plan to go to stage 1 Remap with it and I've been advised ball park figure of about 230 bhp...
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    2wd to Quattro

    Hi there, I have an 06 A3 Quattro and the gearbox has shat itself, I’ve been told by a mechanic that I can put my diff and transfer box onto a 2wd box, which he’s already managed to do, will this cause any issues?
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    Audi A3 2007 whining.

    Hi guys, I’m new here but figured id be using this forum a lot now I’ve bought a 8P as a power project. I’ve just bought this A3 140k miles got it for fairly cheap. The lad selling it said “it’s been mapped I’m sure but I’ve not done it” usual Cade so it’ll be going to my good mates to check...
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    A3 Sportback (eTron) Center Console and MMI controls ....

    Hello, I have a 2018 A3 Sportback etron and I'm looking to replace the Center console and MMI Control Unit and wondering how interchangeable the parts are from the 2015 through 2018 A3s. Looking to pull a console from a junker and 2018 models are hard to come by. Would an earlier years center...
  18. A3_RXR

    Please help finding part numbers

    So i feel kinda stupid, i have a 2005 2.0L TFSI Quattro a3 S-Line sportback (5dr) (UK) after spending about £250 on 2 differ fuel pump/ sender units that turned out to be the wrong part, i am finally writing a thread asking for help if someone could help me with finding part number for the...
  19. Albinhj

    A3 8L 1.8Ts Mods after stage 1 remap

    Hello! I have owned my A3 1.8Ts for about 6 months and have been driving it daily, recently i got a stage 1 remap and making an estimated 215Hp/320Nm and loving it! and im now looking for some easy mods to get some more ponies that dont require a new tune. Not looking to spend huge amounts of...
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    TV Tuner

    Hi all, I've just bought a 2015 Audi A3, recently imported from Japan. I've noticed its got TV Tuner as an option in the MMI but it looks like it's set to Japan. Is it possible to tune to my country (Ireland)? Not a huge amount of settings on screen and the car manual is completely in Japanese...