I'm currently experiencing the problems described by twixy2k in the first post.
Wipers will work when I start my car in any mode that I choose, but if a change the mode then they will cease to work. For example if I start my car and press the stalk down for 1 sweep, the wipers will sweep once...
This happened to me. I'm in the process of writing up a how to with pictures. I got all the symptoms that you are experiencing apart from the wiper motor failure.
Basically remove the boot lining x 2 torx bits, the rest is just held on by clips.
Remove the electrical connection from the lock...
Fuel Trim/MAF Problem
I own a 2.0l FSi 53 plate A3 engine code AXW. Recently the MIL turned on just after leaving the motorway idling after a 45 minute blast from Manchester.
Over Xmas is had EGR problems and invested in VAG.COM and it has paid for its self already. The two fault codes are...
Ive just changed my pollen filter today in my 8P A3, and can defiantly say that it is in the Passenger foot well. The 'Pollen Filter' refered to in the engine bay near the battery is the 'Air Filter' for the Engine.
I own a 53 plate 2.0ltr FSI sport. 45k miles
Basically MIL light came on so I connected up VAG-COM, returned the fault...
17808 - EGR Valve (N18): Electrical Malfunction
P1400 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
No noticeable performance loss, if anything MPG is slightly lower.
After...
Been meaning to change two of my tyres as they are down to 2mm.
So.. have been comparing price on Mytyre and blackcircles. On the checkout of Blackcircles I noticed the option to enter a promotion code, after a quick search on the net I found this code to give 5% dicount on tyres!
£160 for 2...
The servicing costs
The fact that my A3 isnt an S3 :(
Very minor, when washing my car water collecting in the petrol cap! And when filling up the plug part having to rest on the paint work, my mums P reg Micra has a holder!!
**oh, here's another one, when you are driving down a hill, u stop accelerating and just let your car roll down right? what if i put the gear into neutral, does that actually save any fuel?**
I may be wrong but leaving A3 8P in gear rolling up to lights at revs above 1400rpm uses a negliable...
**Driving around with your lights on full beam in the day is simply a statement of your intelligence!**
Some intelligent engineers at Volvo beg to differ...
I did this Mod this weekend to, I found that the bolt in the left grab handle would undo but not drop down!...anyway i realised there was no need to take the grab handles off and the rubber tray slides in..all be in with a little manipulation
Easy mod and well work the £13 for the tray
Cheers to Eeef and Jamiekip for the answers. And A4Quattro.
In reply to everyone else, take a minute and try searching and finding an answer for what ive asked. I thought forums were ment to help out other owners, clearly from what ive seen the majority are as helpful and hilarious as a wet...
My seem a little stupid but after searching all over the internet and having no luck can anyone inform me of what these buttons do, its a 2.0ltr FSI Sport..
Thanks,
As for your insurance get your details in Compare.co.uk as for performance details get on Parkers.co.uk.
reference to you Q before about FSI, Fuel Straitified Injection. long story short alters your fuel ratio when your not acceloration ie on the motoway and improves your fuel ecc. also...
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