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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Haven't heard of that before but will definitely look into it! Sounds better than an £800+ new turbo job!
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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Thanks for all the replies and advice so far gents. Little update- Yesterday I took the (new) map sensor out again and cleaned all of the oil off from the sensor part that sticks into the boost pipe. Did a 50 mile motorway journey last night and it flew up hills at 80mph no problem! 45 miles...
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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Yep usually just BP/Shell standard stuff. Seen that there's a thread on here with a guide on removal and stripping, not sure if I'd attempt it myself though. Trouble is I'm assuming if you're paying a garage an hourly labour rate it's likely to be cheaper going with a factory reconditioned unit?
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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Both of those options do sound very interesting and I'd be intrigued to hear from anyone who has had it done? The thing that's throwing me at the moment, is that I'm 100% sure that fitting a new map sensor made a big difference, even if it was only for 40 odd miles. If it is the turbo vanes...
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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Cheers for the reply. Did your car have similar symptoms when you got the turbo stripped and cleaned? I'm just trying to eliminate my options before I bite the bullet and get it done as I've read so many other possibilities can cause it, ie wiring looms, actuators, vacuum leaks etc. It...
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    Overboost/Limp mode

    Firstly, my apologies for starting yet another limp mode thread, but after months of reading other posts, I feel it's finally time to admit defeat and enlist the help of others! To begin, car is a 2007 2.0Tdi 140 BKD. Over the last 3-4 months the car going into limp mode has got more and more...
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    help dead battery and can't jump start! 2001 S3

    Your jump leads may not have been heavy duty enough for the job, leave the jump leads connected to both batteries with the engine running on the 206 for a little while and then try, as this will have charged your battery a little. If still no luck, get a heavier duty set of leads. The battery in...
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    Radiator Leak!

    I take it you mean the fan switch screwed into the rad? could be that its not screwed in properly, try tightening it up a bit. if you want to replace it, anywhere will do it, not just gsf or main dealer. try any motor factor.
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    inner and outer CV boots!

    you can buy semi universal stretch boots that stretch right over everything!
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    LED Lights

    Dunno how handy you are, but it might be possible to fit some leds into your exisiting headlights, just a thought...
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    PRICE OF BIG END BEARINGS

    I got a set for a garage a little while back, origionally they thought it was clutch/flywheel trouble but turned out to be bottom end damage. Ill try and find out how much the set was tomorow for you.
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    Which front brake pads do people use? (standard S3)

    Best pads/discs i rate are Apec.
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    Opinions on price

    Dont forget that at an auction most of the buyers are traders who are selling the car on for a profit, selling to a private buyer you can sell for more. Up to you, but i think if you put it up to even £2000 you would get people take it all day.
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    Valuations....

    Paid me out £3160 with £300 to buy it back, i now have an A3 which needs a front and rear bumper, front panel, n/s/r light, tailgate, and some serious bodging to the rear quarter to get it back on the road. Doing what i can myself, i recon i can get it done for around £700. Other options are...
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    Opinions on price

    I think thats cheap, you could get more for it than that. I got (had) a 1998 1.6 SE A3 which just got wrote off as someone went into the back of me. I got paid out £3160 for it! More than i was expecting, and mine was the version with the climate control and suede seats etc, but i think you...
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    Engine light

    Yes, the air flow sensor is the MAF. Would imagine it would set off the light, but someone will confirm that.
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    Valuations....

    My A3 got wrote off the other day, what would you all value it at for insurance purposes? 1999 A3 Black 1.6 SE PAS, Electric windows/mirrors, Climate control Alcantra (or however its spelt!) interior 105,000 Miles Good condition Service history (Some Audi)
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    Alternator Question

    You got a part number of the alternator thats on there at the mo?
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    Squeaking brakes!!!!!!!!!!!

    Some pads just squeak, nothing you can do. If you want to copaslip them, copaslip the back of pad and the ears at either end that slide in and out of the caliper.
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    CAR WONT STARTT!!!!! MAYBE Fuel PUMP?!

    Mine never threw up any fault codes at all.