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I know this question has come up before and I have seen a lot of information online but I just dont seem to be able to get a definitive answer If i am using a trolley jack on the rear ( to remove both wheels initially ) - where is the 'safest' jacking point on an 8L Once up, where is the...

Had my rear calipers replaced yesterday as they were binding and the handbrake cable was replaced at the same time Drove home late last night - lots of pedal travel so decided to check them this evening Seems they have replaced them with what I can only describe as calipers from a mini - wtf -...

Anyone experienced this ? Enter car - put in keys to start the ignition and my hazzard lights are automatically switched on Feels difficult to start as if the battery has been losing power - but will start I have a couple of fault codes relating to the siren being toast ( so the alarm doesnt...

Bit random I know Stereo decided to stay on with just a blank orange screen on the drive home but removed the battery lead and replacing seemed to fixt it - dont know why that happened ? Did a search for this and came across an issue with wiring but mine just needed a 'turn it on and off again...

I have an issue with my left offside damper / top mount - I have a knocking sound ( tw tyres seem to think it relates to a problem with the fitting of the damper or the mount itself. Tracking the car has proven pointless and it immediately goes out again and I have lost the inside tread on the...

I have been reading a lot about this issue - seems this fault regularly appears and people have had mixed experiences solving this 17608 - Boost Pressure Control Valve (N249): Mechanical Malfunction P1200 - 35-00 - - What I understand so far is that just changing the N249 valve and/or...

Found my old pricelist for the 2002 S3 - attached for info in PDF if anyone is interested ? Includes standard and optional extras for the time for A3/S3 at that time - colours/wheels etc

I need a new MAF meter for my s3 2002 Found this on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mass-Air-Flow-meter-Sensor-for-Audi-TT-Coupe-Roadster-Quattro-1-8L-06A906461E/173212171775?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi%7CCars+Type%3AS3+quattro&hash=item28543ffdff:g:ftEAAOSwTphdiHW4 Seems really cheap - is this a...

Finally bought an OBD2 cable , installed VCDS-lite and took a look at the fault codes on my 2002 S3 I found 17 faults - mostly hidden due to me using the shareware version I am about to purchase the $99 version from Ross-Tech but just wanted to ask here for any advice I am interested in doing...

Hi Can anyone suggest a source for the screws / retainers that hold the plastic engine cover on to the engine ? The one holding down the cover to the left of the engine bay ( protecting the power steering bottle and surrouding the coolant) - is not budging and I will probably have to drill it...

Just picked up my latest S3 ( 2002 8L ) It has the symphony stereo unit ( non - bose ) Drving back i was suprised that I had zero AM reception - no five live or talk sport - 100 + mile trip FM sounds great and tape/cd all working - aerial looks fine on the roof Preciously had this issue with...

Found a pair of grey cloth headrests when clearing out my garage - they came from an old A4 I had which I sold a couple of years ago Free to collector - if you want them posting just cover the postage Spiker

Just bought my 4th S3 8L so thought I best log back into the Forums and say hello Its been nearly 10 years since I was last active on here - how time flies ;) - its been fun reading my old posts reminding myself of the money I spent on the last one My new one is has 30K on the clock - 1 owner...

Just topping up the oil and as I removed the dipstick the top yellow plastic had cracked and I believe a piece fell into the dipstick pipe The dipstick will not replace - something (probably a piece of the yellow plastic) has lodged in the pipe How difficult is it to remove and clear the...

Hi engine management light on - Vag com reports underfueling and whine from fuel pump intermittently Fuel pump changed - noise still there Maff changed Thermostat and temp sensor changed Fuel filter replaced Still no better Dis reports 42mpg overall !! which is inaccurate -...

HI Worlds worst car mechanic so looking for a guide on replacing the front bose speaker as its blown Anyone have one - or describe the process ? Is the job relatively straight forward ?

do you have to remove the inlet manifold to replace the thermostat ? My local independent added 3 extra hours of labour 4hours 20 min for an oil and filter change - temp sensor change and thermostat change Does this sound unreasonable ?

Hi My temp gauge rarely rises more than half way to the centre - even on a long drive I suspect its a temp sensor i need - can someone the part number / and or how easy it is to fit Cheers

HI all Had the fuel pump replaced on my 2002 s3 after it starting making 'whiney' noises The replacement has subsequently started doing the same I am getting 44mpg ( YES 44mpg) so clearly underfueling Maf has been changed Any suggestions - Awesome have suggested its nothing to do...

Hi I have an IPOD adpater fitted to the car and I have a zune so just need an audio jack connection Can you convert a standard IPOD connector to a Zune or just an audio out connection Anyone seen any adpaters like that ?