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    Air con cleaning help

    Hi peeps, My air con smells like cat wee when in use and the pollen filter housing also smells. I've read the threads already posted and gone out and bought some comma air-con cleaner and a new pollen filter. Would it be best for me to clean the pollen filter housing and change the pollen...
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    The Killers live

    I was wondering if anyone went to see the killers at the Nec on thurs or fri? I went on thurs and it was awesome. I saw them at v in 2007 and loved it. I thought the atmosphere on thurs was electric, they just blasted tune after tune and i'm still buzzing!! Real good value for money!! Tried to...
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    oxygen sensor problem, help pls.

    Hi, i keep getting a 17545 fuel trim bank 1 (add) system too rich fault code. Does anyone know if this is an oxygen sensor for bank 1 problem? I have a garage receipt stating it is and a part no: 021906262b. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be great. Thanks Ian
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    Difficult Job

    Hi all, I need to change my thermostat so did a search for past threads, found some excellent info and pics, bought the bits and started to have a go. Even removing the panel fixed to the induction manifold (because of the pipes it only moves a little) access is still really limited. I was just...
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    Window problem

    Hi, The drivers electric window on my 2000 a3 is playing up. It will go down fine, but raising it, half way up it slows then stops. Sometimes the roll back feature kicks in. It's as if the window is tight in it's guide/rubber seal. I have done a search and found a few posts mentioning window...
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    Future problems?

    Hi, My 1.8t Quattro has a little gear whine in 1st gear. Is this common/normal and does it mean future problems? Cheers for any thoughts.
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    Which hpi check?

    Hi all, Just after some advice on hpi checks as there seem to be multiple costs from £5 to £25. I've just used the rac vehicle check for £5 which gives plenty of info. My only concern is it didn't recognise the vin i entered. I entered the vin in the decoder (from a previous post) and it...
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    Are all A3's german?

    Hi all, does anyone know if all A3's are built in germany? I know some Golf's came from the VW factory in south africa. Can you find out where an A3 is built by the vin number? Cheers,
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    oil consumption

    Hi, I viewed an A3 1.8T quattro (180 bhp on an 02 plate) over the weekend and the salesman mentioned i would have to check the oil level once a month as the audi engines "use oil", but this is nothing to worry about and normal. I am a little concerned as my golf had the same 1.8T engine (150...
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    Just joined, a3 help

    Hello all, I'm looking to buy an A3 quattro/ 1.8T after writing off my Golf GTI. I realise there are other threads asking similar questions but didn't want to jump in on some-one else's post. Really it's what should i look out for, any quirky/regular/serious problems to try and avoid. What...