Recent content by Ipswich Jules

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    How do you change Audi A3 Air vents

    Hi, sorry for digging up an old post but this is as close as I could find via the search - I'm after a bit of info as to how to remove the (centre) air vent on my a3 (8P) - I read above that they "wiggle" out once set to half open? Is that really as simple as it gets? I've read about using coat...
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    17" TT alloys - recommended tyre sizes?

    Evening all, I recently bought some used 17" TT mk1 6 spoke alloys to put on my 1.9 TDi Sport, they currently have 225/45/17's on and they don't have too much longer left on them, I haven't put them on the car yet and I'm considering changing the tyres for something a little narrower and lower...
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    Anti-corrosion warranty results - Please post here

    I've just popped on to the forums to enquire about this, the A3 I bought 6 weeks ago has bubbling on the roof by the rail on the drivers side, it's a 1.9TDi from the year 2000 (on a W plate) Do I speak to Audi UK or goto the local Audi dealership about this claim? Many thanks Jules
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    Seatbelt/ ECU warning lights - should they come on at ignition?

    Morning people, I recently bought a 1.9 TDi A3 (8L) and I've noticed that all the warning lights come on during the ignition process - except the seatbelt warning light (which doesn't come on with the engine running and no seatbelt locked in) and the ECU light doesn't come on either - is this...
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    Newbie looking for help with a 1.9TDi Sport.....

    Hello folks, recently took the plunge into Audi ownership after my previous Astra Coupe 2.2 was written off in a crash, as I needed a decent, reliable and economical car (that also has a bit of grunt and looks smart) I bought a pre-face life (phase 1?) A3 1.9TDi sport on a W plate. So far I...
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    Audi "friendly" headunits that are multichanger compatible?

    Hello people, just signed up as I've recently bought my first ever Audi (A3 1.9 TDi Sport) and I have to say I love the build quality! Despite being 10 years old and with average miles on the clocks there is no squeaks and rattles - love it! Anyway, onto my reason for posting here: The car...