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    Rear wiper going nuts!

    hi, your wiper motor is the problem. i had it on my a3. the washer water runs through the middle of the motor, this bit corrodes causing the motor to fill with water and sends the motor hay wire. you will need a new motor at around £100
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    Rear wiper dilema

    hi, thats what ive done and plugged the washer pipe. mine used to leak into the bootlock switch and trigger the alarm off.
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    8p S3 grill. HELP.

    hi, best bet is to remove the bumper although some on here have swopped grilles with the bumper in situ. its not a big job to remove the front bumper
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    turbo removal

    hi. its an awkward job but do-able on axle stands. the turbo unit will have to be taken out from underneath.
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    Who's got Etka? S3 Bumper Conversion, Fog Light Help

    hi, you can use your s line fogs but will need to purchase the parts aythree has highlighted. not long done that mod myself
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    Noise when steering

    hi, sounds like a wheel bearing. They are prone to bearing failure around that mileage.
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    Front intercooler seals leaking

    hi, most a3,s leak at the intercooler pipe couplings. Its a crap design. You can replace the seals but wouldnt be a permanent cure. leaking pipes dont really cause any problems
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    Black box with 6 rubber pipes???

    hi, that pipe should connect to the actuator on the turbo. it would cause problems at high revs if not connected. you should re-connect it ASAP and try the car
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    a3 quattro 170 bad vibration and noise at motorway speed

    the damper is at the rear. the front is just a coupling
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    a3 quattro 170 bad vibration and noise at motorway speed

    hi, had the same problem with my quattro. changed the damper at the diff end and vibration went. think there are a few people out there with the same fault. the part is £200 plus. the part number for mine was 1k0521307A. mines the 140 tdi so the part number for yours may be different!
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    S-line bumper / standard bumper fog light compatibility

    purchased mine off ebay mate. paid about £50 for the pair
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    S-line bumper / standard bumper fog light compatibility

    hi, just done that conversion and you will need new fogs. the sport fogs have flat tops, the s line/s3 are round
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    a3 tdi multiple problems!! (doing my head in now please help)

    hi guys, that juddering will be the down to the dual mass flywheel wearing. Its turning into another common fault now these cars are ageing. fit a solid flywheel, they are better.
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    2.0 TDI 140bhp turbo required

    turbo technics northampton or turbo dynamics dorset are good reputable companies that offer reconditioned turbos for about the price mike quoted ( exchange for your old unit )
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    Air Bag Warning Light

    you will need the warning lamp reseting. there are plenty of fault code readers on ebay for about £20 which will do the job
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