Recent content by marcuss3

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    S3 Xenon bulb fault???

    Thought I'd bring this thread back to life! I see Trick has said you can't fit a replacement ballast, only buy a new headlamp and ballast together. Is this correct? Many thanks,
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    S3 8L Facelift Xenon - Swapped for a new one - Problems!

    I spent yesterday afternoon swapping my n/s Xenon for a 'new' replacement from eBay. The old one's beam was pointing down and to the centre, it had the symptoms of a broken adjuster - I think. Anyway, swapped it with the replacement and the HID isn't working, I swapped the bulbs over and still...
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    what car did you drive before your 8L ?

    Had a 2006 520D Sport.......for 4 months! Hated it.
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    cambelt change

    Had my second belt change a few months ago. Definitely change the hydraulic damper.
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    what tyres for the S3?

    I've PS3s on mine. These replaced the crap that were Conti SCs.
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    Knocking noise front!

    I had a knocking from my S3 everytime I went over a small pothole. It was the n/s drop link. HTH.
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    S3 A3 Rear Wiper Relay

    Hi All, My facelift S3's rear wiper stopped working this morning. I've got 12V at the fusebox, the fuse is ok. I've haven't got anything at the rear wiper motor on the plug going in. So I'm pretty sure it's the relay - bar any cable faults. I've searched the tinterweb this morning for the...
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    8L S3 Insurance costs..what do you pay?

    38 yo Male, 12 years NCD, £340.
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    Cambelt change in the Midlands.

    I can't recommend Volkswizard highly enough. £299 inc water pump and tensioner + £50 for the hydraulic damper. Andrew is top bloke. Located in Hollywood, nr Kings Norton.
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    S3/S4/A4 Xenon Headlamps

    I'm still after a n/s replacement xenon for my facelift 8L S3. Can anyone tell me if a B6 A4/S4 Xenon is the same unit? :confused: I'm thinking not, but worth a go! Ta v m.
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    Audi Recall ( all petrol engines)

    It is a recall. Speak with Oxford Audi. Thanks to the OP.
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    Audi Recall ( all petrol engines)

    Excellent info. Just checked with Oxford Audi and both my B7 A4 2.0T Q and 8L S3 are on the recall list and are booked in on Friday and Monday for 4 new coils each! Bargain.
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    High Mileage or low mileage S3, which one to go for?

    IMO at 80k+ you've got to buy on condition, and if a private seller if they are an enthusiast. I always check the tyres, if they're all matching and a quality brand all the merrier. I bought my S3 at 120k, one anorak owner from new - oil every 10k, haldex every 20k, cambelt at 60k, etc. So...
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    Cambelt Tensioner Damper - Heads Up

    I had mine changed at Volkswizard/Wizard Works in Birmingham last month. £299 without the hydraulic damper, £349 with. No brainer really. This is my car's second cambelt change, and I doubt if the damper was changed first time.