Recent content by Tsonga

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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    To give everyone an update I replaced the CTS and the car now starts how it should. I am going to clear the codes and give it a spin and see if it has any more issues, but right now she is running like a dream. Sadly I ran into the back of a Merc last week and I am now being charged a fortune...
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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    Yea I will do. As a side note, where would you advise getting hold of the part? GSF have it online for £15 or £30 (http://www.gsfcarparts.com/929vg0170) Black in the picture but Green in person. or eBay has it for £6...
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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    Hi Jenno. I have actually since been able to use the full version. Below is the full report: VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.2 Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 20:27:59:0 Chassis Type: 8L - Audi A3/S3 Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,22,35,37,45,55,56,57,75,76...
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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    Hi guys, So I installed the VAG COM and ran VCDS Lite and got the input as showed in the attached image. This suggests this component isn't working correctly: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/00537 But I have a few reservations. I am not sure the scan actually completed as I have the...
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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    Sorry I didn't reply to this sooner. I didn't get an email alert! I am going to plug in the VAG today and run the VCDS. sadly I only have the light version so I might have to do a bit of research in order to unscramble the codes.
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    1.6 SE Cold start and temp gauge issue.

    Hi guys, I am a long time reader firs time poster and I was wondering if anybody could help me with my poorly car! A while ago I had a WARM START issue. The car would start fine from the cold, but if you went back to it after a little drive you would struggle to start it. Based on what I read...
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    Temperature gauge, radiator and stalling issue!

    I am also looking into getting my hands on a VAG COM to see if I can run some scans.
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    Temperature gauge, radiator and stalling issue!

    Hi guys! I have been having a few issues with my 2000 Audi A3 1.6SE and every Google search I do turns up you all as the experts! Currently my poor car has these issues :( My temperature gauge isn't working. Or at least I think it isn't, it doesn't move off the 60 despite how long I drive...