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    VAGCOM Fault codes query

    cheers for that. any thoughts on the very random glow plug fault? cheers
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    VAGCOM Fault codes query

    Hi Guys, I've got an A3 1.8T and have recently been throwing up some fault codes. 16486/P0102/000258 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) (G70): Signal too Low 17544/P1136/004406 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean both probably because defective MAF??? thoughts? (car has done 93k miles). Easy...
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    Flat battery and electrical drain....HELP!

    hi, i haven't installed anything new....all as standard. It just started playing up last week when we had a very cold morning. chris
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    Flat battery and electrical drain....HELP!

    Hi guys, need some help! 2001 A3 1.8T Sport Last week tried to start car in morning but no go as battery flat. Jump started to get going. This problem happened the next day too. Had the car professionally checked and battery and alternator are fine, but there is a 2amp drain on the...
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    balls! i definately have a thirsty car then. will try the maf tonight and go from there cheers guys
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    air filter only three months old so fairly clean...thanks for the suggestion though!
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    to clarify from earlier.....is 22mpg sucky (A3 2001 1.8T Sport) for start stop traffic (Ave 20-30mph) to work or am i expecting too much? Parkers says 35mpg (combined)....what is reasonable mpg for 1.8T? cheers
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    So if disconnecting the MAF makes the car guzzle fuel (Jampublic), mine already doees that.....what difference would unplugging the maf do to my mpg? if the maf is the problem, would my mpg improve when unplugging it or would i just get a smoother ride? rock on!
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    are there any dangers of driving without the maf? i'm guessing it's a 'drive as far as it takes you to notice any difference' kinda job is it and not overdo it? just thinking whether it's worth me doing it on the way home tonight (20mins journey) but lots of stop start idleing? i'd be...
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    thanks for the suggestions guys. think i will try and unplug the maf first. jojo...how would i check the dv? chris
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    will try unplugging the maf..... to ask a stupid question...do i literally just unplug the electrical connector going into the maf and leave the maf secured in it's housing? Will that throw fault codes everywhere...if so how do i get everything back to normal when i plug it in again? cheers
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    Very thirsty car...help!

    Guys, Maybe it's me being a hypochondriac but my car seems to be getting thirstier by the day!! Had my 2001 A3 1.8T Sport for around 3 months (always use shell v-power). Early days i remember mpg around town to be close to 30. Now i can barely get 22. Also within the first few minutes of...
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    18's & standard suspension?

    my A3 1.8T Sport on standard suspension and 18's http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=40035 cheers
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    Improving handling on A3

    thanks for the suggestions. true experience talking here guys! ******....better start saving then start lowering! cheers
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    Improving handling on A3

    couldn't resist the wheels as i got them for a complete bargain off ebay...god bless ebay! hardcore saving and revo here i come!
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    Improving handling on A3

    cheers anyway, i save my money for a remap and then wait to upgrade to S3!
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    Improving handling on A3

    less than £150...ideally less than £100. i appreciate that probably anything less than that will do ****** all...just curious if there are any cheap fixes! cheers
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    Improving handling on A3

    cheers for the advice guys. what brands are decent shocks? any suggestions? prices? cheers
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    Improving handling on A3

    morning all, enjoying my new 18's on my car but would like to sharpen up the handling. loads of info on ARB's on here, but what's the difference between ARB's and strut brace? What single handling/suspension thing would make the biggest handling improvement? rock on!
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    New wheels...sweeet!

    would S3 springs 'lower' my A3...or am i just looking for a cheap treat! http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/470/cat/12