Recent content by bobberuk

I've got a stock A3 1.9 Tdi 1999 on a V plate. The paint on one of my wheels has bubbled up a lot and I want to rub it down and respray it. Is there a paint code to match the silver that will match the other wheels? Any advice appreciated :) Cheers Bob

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I have a 1999 1.9Tdi A3, is it possible to replace the interior lighting with LED? Can this only be done if the lighting circuit is canbus compatible? Or is it still possible on these older cars without it? Cheers Bob

My 19.Tdi (230k miles) has a problem where the EGR Valve is blowing oil residue from the joints, and also further along the breather to the right. Had the EGR valve cleaned not too long ago. Anyone know why the leakage might be occurring? Not sure where to go from here. Image attached. Also...

Hi folks, Ok, so this evening I turned the key in my '99 A3 1.9Tdi, and there was a crunch/snap and the key just span round and round, car won't start, and take the key out, and the ignition lights on the dash were still on. The yellow car/key light is flashing now too. So, is this just the...

Thanks guys, this is really helpful! I do have a little bit of a whistle from the turbo, so it might be prudent to think about replacing the turbo before it causes a problem. How easy is it to change the nozzles on the injectors? Can someone point me towards the nozzles I need? It seems if I...

Hi, I've got a 1999 A3 1.9 TDi (AHF), stock standard. Bodywork is getting a little tired and i'm looking at a full respray in the next 12 months, but want to do some mods before I go ahead. I want to know about compatibility with the A3 8L facelift. I'm looking to replace headlights and front...

I seem to remember i've changed that before already, but might change it again anyway, not like they are expensive. I did hear from someone once that sometimes an error on the instrument cluster can make the temp gauge read incorrectly. Anyone else heard of that issue? Cheers Bob

Thanks for that, just been down to Euro Car Parts and bought a new stat which i'll put in tomorrow. I have however made another interesting discovery... The bolts that should secure the EGR valve (to the right of the EGR as you look at it standing in front of the engine) are missing. I thought...

I have a really bad fuel consumption issue, it's costing me a fortune in diesel. I bought a cheap hand held code reader off eBay but its reporting no error codes... although I'm not convinced it's any good. Anyone local to me (Fareham/Portsmouth) got a VCDS they could help me out with? Also...

Thanks Karl, that's really helpful. So if this is blocked as you suggest, would it suggest being the cause of the heavy fuel consumption i'm experiencing? I guess it might result in misleading readings for the ECU which would then overfuel as a result? Thanks again! Bob

I have some corrosion on the roof which extends into the gutter on my A3. I need to remove the trim that sits in the gutter. Is there a correct method to do this? Also, need some advice on the best way to paint the repair work. It's metallic claret colour (not sure what the official colour name...

I'm not sure if this gives any clues, but Iive noticed some oily deposits on the part (dunno what it is) just above left of the oil filler, and also to the right where the small black pipe attaches to the end of the hose. Could this have anything to do with why I'm getting high diesel...

Yeah I have a hand held error code gizmo, and it's not reporting any errors. Would a faulty injector throw up an error? Where do I go from here? I've been reading that some loose or split air/breather hoses can cause the engine to overfuel. Which hoses do I need to check in particular that...

My 1999 (V) 1.9 TDi 110 has started to drink ridiculous amounts of fuel, and has become rather smoky at higher range revs... i'm guessing it's a faulty injector(s)... anyone know the best way to test/check which one it is and where an affordable replacement can be found? Are they an easy DIY...