Recent content by RobW

Halfway between Portsmouth & Southampton in Bursledon. Keen to meet others - particularly those who are mechanically minded, those with a remap (as I'm tempted) and those with access to VAGCOM. I know, I'm demanding. Rob - 2001 Nogaro Blue S3

I had a similar worry a few days ago. Was concerned about the coolant run-on pump only to find that it lasts for 5-10 minutes before switching off automatically. Worthwhile checking that it does not run longer than this as when running it draws about 4 amps which is enough to drain the battery...

Well, anyway you look at it, it certainly demonstrates that Nogaro Blue is without a doubt the fastest colour. Hip Hip hooray!

Aninal - the parrot one is exactly what i wanted to see. Now I just need to find somone to fit it. Cheers!

Ladies & Gents, Tried posting this in the ICE section but limited response. Hopefully, someone here can help? I have this stereo installed complete with a factory fitted subwoofer and 6 CD changer in boot. I believe it is the Audi Chorus 2 stereo. (anyone confirm?) However, I'd like to...

Ollie, The fault code is in the AWD section. It looks like this on the report Address 22: AWD Labels @ 02D-900-554.1B1 Part No. 02D 900 554 B Component: HALDEX LSC ECC 2 Faults found 065535 - Internal contorl module error 00526 - Brake light switch Again, as stated, I am...

Thanks for the prices. All good stuff. In response to S3KO4 - No the car does not spin any wheels (in the wet or dry). No the car does not shake under hard acceleration. I have tried a few hard launches on dry tarmac (it has not rained here in a while) and the car seems fine. I am looking to...

Hmmm, how much money should I be looking at if it is the haldex controller then? Either oem or aftermarket one?

Hmmm, having read the second link, it would seem that the "Haldex controller is faulty". It is interesting that lots of people have had this problem and that it might be caused by a faulty ecu. If indeed the ecu is faulty then I would point back to the manufacturer. My soltuion to this is to...

Welly, The thread you link to is EXACTLY how my car is behaving. However, the answer to the thread is simply "get a new controller". But why? There is no real explanantion to suggest that the haldex controller is faulty (apart from the VAGCOM code, which still doesn't tell me much). Anyone...

Had a VAGCOM check on my 2001 S3 at a local garage. Garage came back and said that, amongst other things, the "Haldex controller is faulty and needs replacing". My heart sank a bit when I was told that this equates to approx £750 inc VAT fitted for a new one. So I ran a quick check through...

roger thank you

Sorry for dual posting. I appreciate it is not an excuse, but panic set in yesterday and I was keen for a quick response. P.s. Thanks SMURF!

I have a 2001 S3 and had it healh checked by VAGCOM and local VAG garage. A few things have come up which is a pain but two things stand out. One of which is both rear springs broken at the base. According to the garage, a common fault? I am therefore looking for a "how to" replace the rear...

VAGCOM code help please? I have already had a look at the "ross-tech code library" but these codes are not in the list. 01367 - Central locking pump run time exceeded. 01305 - databus for infotainment. What do these mean? and what if any is a soltuion? Thanks