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    incoming air temp control

    going back to the cold weather enrichment, how does that work? is it all via ecu with info from the coolant temp sensor? how could i check if this sensor works ok
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    incoming air temp control

    would that show up on a ecu scan as it went to audi to be checked etc and the scan turned up nothing. they did decoke it though which made no difference, charge me for the privilege as that was'nt under warranty
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    incoming air temp control

    my 1.6 is using losing about 50 miles per tank of fuel on a motorway/a road run when the outside temp is quite cold(early morning/late evening). I know about cold air is denser etc but was wondering if the incoming air temp is controlled at all by being directed past exhaust manifold etc as some...
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    Spark Plugs

    if your 1.8 is same layout etc as my 1.6 a3 1999 then you should be able to get the plugs out by removing the top cover ( a few nuts) then with a narrow extension bar with a bendy universal thing that lets you use sockets at different angles (can't remember name of tool). watch hands when...
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    Guide Pins & Wheel bearing housing

    pretty sure if you can get it towed to a good local mechanic he should be able to drill out housing and put a TIME insert in if there is one the right size.. Had shocks replaced on previous car and one of the bolts seized and snapped so they did the above in half hour. Did you really give it...
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    ANNOYING BEEPS!!

    cheers dickys3 will have a look when get a mo. car under warranty so should be covered
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    RIDICULOUS MPG

    Have just been reading all of these posts etc. Got a 1.6 manual with 18"RS4 reps on plus 2 amps stereo etc with new air filter, plugs+leads. Even when this car was std with original 15" steels i used to get 300 miles to a tank(filling to shut off etc). I think it used to work out to roughly...
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    ANNOYING BEEPS!!

    yeah mine bleeps 3 times once every so often over the last 3-4 months. have only just worked out its the alarm and not my stereo coming through the rear speakers. where is the siren?
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    Owners Manual

    what type of manual is that? i have downloaded 3 parts of a genuine manual from a link last year and that was about 400 pages (1 side a4)
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    Decent fascias when replacing standard radio/cass

    know what you mean have replaced head unit with front load pioneer/mp3 etc +front speakers so far. 2 amps +sub to follow/rear shelf etc. and the only thing that will look **** is the autoleads surround. any ideas anyone. need to run power cable to rear of car under carpet etc with rca leads...
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    alarm led ?

    have been having a play and cannot replicate yesterdays problem? all works fine now. i don't have a seperate boot release on mine so am putting this down to lock/switch mechs on one of doors/boot being temperamental. cheers S3 mike robster PS don't suppose anyone knows of any decent facia...
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    alarm led ?

    the alarm led on drivers door did not come on at all yesterday even though the indicators flashed when putting alarm on? got in car this morning, came to work, now it is flashing as should be. what does it mean if it does not come on at all. handbook does not mention this? have put new pioneer...
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    manual?

    as haynes do not do a maual for my 1.6 1999 a3 does anyone know where/who does one. a genuine audi one would be nice but as a rough guess you can't buy one anywhere. would i be right in thinking that the a3 1.6 8v sohc is the same(near enough) as the a4 one? cos haynes do do one for that help...
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    a3 alloys

    have just bought an 1.6 a3 99/T reg. would like to change wheels for a set of 16inch audi a4 rims. presume these will fit ok with 205x50 or similar? dont really want to go to 17s as have had these on prev car an fed up with paying for tyres. anyone know of any places in south london/south coast...