audi a3 1.6

  1. K

    My hazard warning switch stays illuminated and the glovebox bulb stays on all night and day

    A few weeks ago I bought myself an Audi a3 2003. Yesterday at night I went to get something from the car and saw that the hazard warning switch is bright red and the glove box bulb is still on. Today I couldn't start the car because the battery was drained, so I removed the bulb from the glove...
  2. Audream

    A3 8P 1.6 FSI GAS SMELL

    Hi everyone! For quite a while I have noticed that after driving my car, there is a smell of gas coming out. It doesn't happen always, but usually enough. I can only smell it outside the car and the source is the gas cap. When I open the lid, the smell is very intense but the cap seems to be...
  3. O

    HELP!! P2002 fault code - KEEPS RETURNING

    Hi all, I have a P2002 fault code on my 2014 Audi A3 1.6 TDI that keeps returning, I have had the DPF 3 stage cleaned. 3 x 100+ miles drives and a forced regen. beginning to loose faith now and the car is becoming a money pit. Seems others have experienced the same sort of thing. Just...
  4. A

    (2015 A3 SE 1.6TDI) knocking noise

    Hi guys I have a 2015 A3 SE with 37k miles on it and I keep getting a knocking/rattling noise which carries on from idle until I go for a short (10 - 20min) drive, it seems to come back when I’ve left it idle for a few hours but sometimes it comes back again when i turn the engine on and off...
  5. F

    Help with navigation

    Hi i just purchased an 2015 64 AUDI A3 1.6 TDI SE 5d from a dealership but when I click on navigation it comes up with the error " navigation not available". any way to fix this? or am i having to fork out more money for the navigation. every other Audi I've purchased I've never had this...
  6. Audi-12332!

    Audi A3 64 reg help

    I've bought a carista to check codes on my car as I safety system system fault message on my cars mmi. There seems to be an error with headlight aiming aswell, checking the code online points to the rear left sensor being defective. But im not sure about the airbag fault. Here is the detailed...
  7. J-Bear

    12V power supply in the boot?

    Hi! I'm currently installing a tow bar on my 2014 5D sportback and I need a constant or ignition switched 12v supply for the electronics. I was planing on using the 12V cigarette lighter socket, but unfortunately my car isn't equipped with one... However I did find something that looks like a...
  8. R

    Need help with exhaust

    I currently own a Audi A3 2007 1.6 petrol, I want to put on a s3 back box or exhaust. want to know if it will fit straight on or do I need to do other stuff?
  9. djbobbyd

    Temperature sensor or connections

    A month ago, I changed the thermostat and the car worked perfectly. But for a week, the dashboard does not indicate that the car is warm and the fan is running constantly. My mechanic does not detect a diagnostic error. The pipes to the radiator are warm but not hot, the fan runs and the...
  10. S

    Both Tail lights stopped working!! URGENT!!

    Audi A3 1.6 TDI 2011 Was trying to activate rear DRLs last night with VagCom and made a change and all of a sudden both my Rear taillights have stopped working and have gotten warning lights on dash. Rear indicators and brake lights working. Scan on VCDS says ‘000984 and 000985 - Open or Short...
  11. D

    2015 Audi A3 1.6tdi 8V Saloon

    Hi, I have just changed from a 2007 Toyota Auris 1.4 petrol car to a 2015 Audi A3 1.6tdi S-Line and I am having a weird issue with the car. Please keep in mind I have never driven a diesel!! A little bit about the car Year: 2015 Model: A3 8V S-Line Saloon Gearbox: Manual Milage: 90k miles...
  12. Srivastava Reddy Nalla

    Private Number Plate

    Dear Members, I have a private number plate 10 reg and I have purchased an 2015 Audi A3 last week. I am thinking to put my personalised plates on my new audi A3. Can you please recommend where to get my personalised plates done. Looking forard for your recommendations. Kind Regards, Sri
  13. Srivastava Reddy Nalla

    VCDS near Milton Keynes

    Hi, I am looking anyone who can help activate my Visual MMI parking interface and also rear parking settings any recommendations are welcome. Looking Forward to hearing form you. Kind Regards, Sri
  14. Srivastava Reddy Nalla

    First Audi from Milton Keynes

    Dear Member's, A big hello to you all. I am expecting a new baby girl soon and also I have purchased my very first Audi before my Baby arrives I bought an Audi A3 1.6 TDI Ultra Diesel 2015 65 Reg 15k mileage one last week. I am interested in VAGCOM vcds settings etc, I am not sure if it...
  15. D

    Led door sills

    does anyone know what wire I need to wire these to, I got the ground and only found the permanent live, does anyone know what wire is live when the car door opens or when you unlock the car ?
  16. Thomas_531

    A3 8p rear washer

    Hi! I recently bought a 2006 A3, really like the car. I discovered that the rear washer didn't work. You could hear the pump and the wiper would go but no water. Upon removing the boot door liner, I can see that the hose for the washer has been disconnected and a screw has been screwed in to...
  17. D

    Rear window heater not working

    Looking for general advice. Have an Audi A3 8VA 2014. Suddenly my rear window heater has totally stopped working. The light on the control button will light for a few seconds and then will switch straight back off again. Tried to check if it would possibly be a fuse that had gone but read...
  18. SM18

    Annoying wiper blade!

    hi all. Got a 15 plate Audi, and since owning last few month, it really bugs me that the passenger wiper blade doesn’t wipe a neat curved line all the way to the bottom. It’s fine until the last six inches, where the tax disc would go. It seems that the blade loses contact in that area. So as...
  19. SM18

    Built in SatNav

    Does anyone know if it’s possible to add satnav to Audi A3 8V, if I scroll through menu I can select navigation but it’s not enabled.. What do I need to get it? I think it’s just a memory card or something plugged into glove box? But not sure? Anyone tried it and worked? Cheers
  20. J

    Audi A3 Not Working Rear Wiper New Motor Fitted

    Hello, I have seem many threads about the rear wiper not working most of them about the motor getting sized from the water jet but I Can't figure out what is wrong with mine. Mine was sized however I have replace the motor and checked the fuse which isn't blown. Checked the connections at the...