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    ?? temp only going to 80 deg

    Had the exact same problem. Replaced the temp sensor, no change then the thermostat after which sorted the issue. Weak stat didn't stay closed for long enough so the engine only got to temp after a fair amount of driving.
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    MY99 A3 8L 1.8T option codes

    Morning / Afternoon / Evening from Australia, Was looking at my option codes and trying to decode a few of the results. The internet isn't helping too much so was curious if anyone knew much about the following: E0A = Wolfsburg Edition. Reading that this was a VW special edition of sorts...
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    a3 1.8t noisy/loud on start up.

    I have just joined to try to track this one down. My 8L 1.8T has started to rattle around the accessory end of the engine during cold startups. It doesn't happen every startup but the frequency is increasing. Recently serviced and extremely low k's/miles, it sounds like it is coming from a...