Recent content by jp1

I have searched the forum but can't find a guide. My rear pads and discs need changing, so I thought I would do it my self. A job I wouldn't bat an eye lid at in my XR2 days. But looking at some videos on line, some refer to taking off the back Brake Caliper Bracket, held on by 2 M14...

Just saw my post above, almost 7 years on! Well the A4 is the mobile skip and dog car now and still going strong 210k miles, could probably do with some servicing TLC, but at scrap value only, not much point.

I have bought the sensor for £16 from amazon. Today I bought a hex 1/2 drive bit set to tackle the bolt as the Allen key was just rounding off. It did the job, (in shearing off the bolt immediately!!!) but at least I could get the sensor off by hacking it to death with a chisel. I am now just...

Many Thanks. F1 autocentre has quoted me £40 to replace the sensor * £20 for the ABS light diagnostic/reset or about £140 if the sensor is welded in place and the hub needs to come off. It is not the cost as I can easily afford the garage to do the job, it's the satisfaction of doing it...

Ignore my post. No idea how, but I posted it to the wrong thread!!!

Just about to try this job myself. Took the rear wheel off today, (which I had to use a sledge hammer to knock off the spindle, first time ever in taking a wheel off in over 30 years!!) to have a good look and spray WD40 everywhere. The job looked tricky. The question I have is it necessary to...

Just about to try this job myself. Took the rear wheel off today, (which I had to use a sledge hammer to knock off the spindle, first time ever in taking a wheel off in over 30 years!!) to have a good look and spray WD40 everywhere. The job looked tricky. The question I have is it necessary to...

Can anyone state the Torx size of the back undertray screws. (1.4 TFSI 2017) I cannot remove mine, and I bought a reasonably high quality Torx set. T45 is the only one that fits, but the bit has started to rotate in the head (unless it is lifting out as I apply torque) I have read other...

Sorry to resurrect a 5 year old post, but as my A3 has just come out of warranty I have decided to maintain my car, so was looking around on how to raise the vehicle safely. I have ordered this attachment DEDC Advanced Grooved UNIVERSAL Magnetic Jack Pad Pinch Weld Frame Rail Adapter (Orange)...

Bumping this thread.... My A3 1.4 CoD will be due for it's first service in a few months. Local Surrey Audi dealer have quoted 322 inc vat. This includes the oil filter, first inspection plus pollen filter. I then phoned Audi Leeds as I thought I might get it done when visiting my folks £477...

Had my 17 plate A3 s-line 1.4 TFSI CoD from new in March. 9.5k miles and OBC says average 53 mpg over those 9.5k miles. Best every journey was about 74mpg from cold start to office, 40 miles. 95% of my journey is motorway and I have cruised along (mostly) with a very light right foot!!

H5drj, I just saw you comments on the vwaudiforum form a thread a few years old "fixed verus variable service". I am going to stick with the variable service and let the engine computer tell me when to service the car. Thought I would post here as I essentially agree with your comments, if Audi...

I am just about to buy a new A3 1.4 TFSI saloon and having never owned a new car will be forced to get the service done by Audi (or an independent) to maintain my 3 year warranty. What is the likely cost of the services over this time if I stick with Audi. My mileage each year is likely to be 6k...

According to the website above, there are only 152 cars of my model ( 1.8T 190 SE) left on the road!! 162k miles and a few dents her and there, (caused by taking it to Spain!!!!). Syncromesh on first gear is a little suspect and power steering has started to whine a bit. It's days are...

162k miles now... and purrs along nicely!