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Hi Guys, Had a bad summer, my car broke down load metal metal noise. Just was on the way back from getting a fault diagnosed, "Cam shaft sensor misalignment error", but died before getting it fixed. AA confirmed no compression when they recovered me. Had mates dad have a look at it and found...

Hi everyone, Been having a bad few weeks with my S3... First cylinder 2 coil pack failed, so AA changed this on the road side. I then booked it in for Audi part of the coil pack recall, which Audi changed the other 3 coil packs. A few days later I noticed they forgot they lost my engine cover...

Hi, I been getting a slight knocking noise when taking off, so decided to check the dogbone engine mount (rear engine mount). Noticed that that the middle bolt, which goes into the gear box kept turning when I was trying to tighten the bolt. When my clutch was done my old mechanic must...

Hi Guys, Just got my renewal quote for my s3 car insurance... It's mad, it went up from £1100 to £2500.. Have not even had a claim and have 4 years no claims bonus... Tried some compare insurance sites and quotes are not cheaper than £1850... Does anyone know any audi specialist...

Hi guys, Quick question does the after run water pump come on always when the ignition if turn to point 2... Or does it come on when the car has reached a temp reading? I know it meant to stay on for a couple of mintues when the car is turned off, is this only happen when a particular temp...

Hi Guys, Wondering if anyone has a solution or can help? I am getting really bored of have to burn audio CD's for my S3 CD changer in the boot.. I wanted to connect a USB or iPod in the boot or glove box to allow me hold a larger variety of music and easy to update, rather than burning CD's...

Hi guys... Audi S3.. Another fault detected after clutch change... I noticed that my fans on my car keep coming on and off in a loop, even when the car is not up to temperature... Also the same behaviour with the car not even started at key position 2... I tried the air con too, this...

Hi Guys, Wondering if anyone can help? Had my Slave cylinder, clutch and flywheel changed at a VAG dealership. Got the car back and noticed that when i accelerate there is a vibrating sound when driving the car under load. However when i dip the clutch and rev the engine while coasting there...

Hi guys... Yesterday my S3 clutch pedal started to behave funny.. When I start the car the pedal seems light to push with the bitting point about a 1cm from fully down... Also the pedal got stuck half way coming back up... Then after pumping slightly it came back to normal and the butting...

Hi Guys. Wondering if you could help... Today I was driving my s3 and heard a single knock while driving off in 1st gear. If I took of dead slow nothing happened. I didnt think to much and thought I will get it seen next week. But when I drove this evening the knocking noise was happening...

Hi Guys, I have a S3 2001 AMK Facelift model. My wheel bearing when turning left has been making a load noise... Would it be the right side bearing? As the noise is confusing me, I dont know if it is coming from the left!... I went to my local Audi VW specialist, but the prices he gives...

Hi guys, My temp sensor on the climate control is reading 96c an te gauge reads 90c.. The fans kick in at slow speed at 100c on climate control and 90c on dash gauge.. I ha the water pump and thermo stat changed, so it not that's... Also the fan control fuse box had melted (common thing on...

Hi Guys, Brought a used S3. The only thing I was due to do was the Cam belt and water pump. As the car has done 60,000 miles and is about 10 years old. Yesterday I was driving on the motorway and the car temperature increased to 110c on the dash gauge, plus the water symbol started to...

Hi guys... For some time my car was running on water as it kept leaking coolant.. I got this leak sorted and four that the coolant tank had turned out to be brown and rusty colour. I then ran some water to flush the brown rusty water out of the car. After draining it I mixed g12 ++ 50/50...

Hi Guys, I am on the verge off shooting myself, as my car is just pi**ing me off. A month ago my Immobilizer light started flashing and the car would start and cut out straight away. Tried 2s ets of keys and the same problem. Both key just cant stop working at the same time so I called the...

Hi Guys, I needed some advice about changing my ignition barrel on my A3. As the reader coil failed, so I sourced a brand new ignition barrel made for my current keys from Audi. I read some post on google and have been adviced that I have to remove my steering wheel. Is this true? Also...

Hi guys, I changed a few cooling pipes today and refilled the coolant levels. I ran the car for ages without the cap on. The temperature only went upto 75c and the fan came on and brought it back down to 70c. I thought this was a bit strange. So I took the car for a quick run with the heating...

I Finally Decided on sorting out the scratches some kid let on my rear quater panel and the bumper which i hit into a poll. The Paint job was complete by me. I started at 5pm doing the bodywork and then started the primer coats at 8pm. Its now 1.30am just finished the paint coats and will do...

The water in my water bottle in the engine bay keeps going down and the floor on the passenger side is wet. I was told by someone that the problem could be a hole in my heater matrix. Can anyone help me by letting me know how much a heater matrix is and how to fit it in. Do i remove the dash...

hi guys i needed a hand 2fit my ABS control unit on my Audi A3. I brought 1 ages ago now im gonna fit it. Can anyone help me with to let me know when i take the control unit of the pump do i have to bleed the brakes and want else do i have to do. Has anyone got a workshop manuals pages and info...