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    A/C Compressor Broken?

    Hi, Car a/c isn't working so had the refrigerant checked and all ok, full and holding pressure. Was suggested the pressure switch might be at fault so tried jumping the connector (2 pin socket) and no change. Both fans come on at low speed when the a/c is turned on in the cabin and the two-pin...
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    Replaced Clockspring - ESP Light on

    Hello, Had an issue with my Air Bag light not extinguishing, local garage read the fault code 00588 air bag igniter/squib ring. Replaced it this morning with a second-hand one and reset the fault code using VCDS Lite, ESP light is now on and giving: Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: None...
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    Airbag light/clockspring testing

    Hi, Car (1.8 n/a 2001 APG engine) has had the airbag light on since I bought it, only have a basic ODB code reader so took it in and had it read using auto-com: 2 faults Restraints Airbag - Airbag 7 00588 Airbag squib circuit driver Too high impedance permanent and...
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    PCV Valve? Hose replacement.

    Think this is the PCV - between engine and bulkhead on an APG 1.8 non-turbo: The hoses either side of the valve are split and brittle, i'm hoping the trim the damage from the hose ends as a temp fix but does anyone know the internal diameter of the hoses so I can order some silicone...
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    Thermostat change

    Hi, Bought a 2001 A3 with the 1.8 APG (the least fun) engine, needs the thermostat replacing amongst other things. Have found lots of guides covering the 1.8T engines but nothing for the APG variant, looks very similar so not too concerned but access is more restricted. Has anyone with an APG...
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    Hello from an Audi Newbie

    Hi All, Picked up a 2001 A3 1.8 to replace my rotten Micra, car has few niggles so it made sense to join an owner's forum and exploit everyone else's knowledge and hard work. Anyhow - Hello.