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Hey guys, I haven't been on here in a long time and I am ashamed to say that my lovely nogaro S3 has been neglected for the last 6 months due to a more fuel efficient motor being required for work. Anywho, onto the issue I have been met with whilst trying to get the S3 back into action. The...

Hi guys, Car decided to throw the dummy out weekend past which concluded with me having to shell out on new plugs, a new coil pack and a new MAF. MAF fitted tonite and battery disconnected for a quick reset. Took the car a journey to be met with rough running under 1000rpm but normal over...

Hey guys/gals, Haven't posted on here for awhile but hoping you can help with this 1. So after replacing the front passenger driveshaft last week I seemed to have not clipped the ABS wire back onto the strut and true to form it has made contact with my tyre and more or less burned a hole in...

Evening guys, I have a question for those who have changed the rocker cover gasket on the BAM engines.... Did you have any clearance issues from the top left hand stud when removing the cover? Mine seems to be fouling on the piece of metal which the cold air pipe bracket is attached to. Any...

Hi guys, As title suggests, I recently changed my rear dampers on my S3. Its seems that the passenger side bolt hole on the trailing arm has only got a couple of threads useable which the bolt just cant get a bite on. Would I be best buying a 2nd hand trailing arm off of ebay or will this...

Hi guys, i have an issue at the moment where my fuel guageboth the needle and the trip will fluctuate dramatically. It does settle itself eventually but is started to get on my wick.. Any ideas on a fix? Cheers, Matt

Hi guys, Long time since posting on the forum, typical that a fault has brought me back. My car decided yesterday afternoon to start running really rough.. like it was misfiring. I ran a quick scan with a code reader I have (not vag-com) which showed no faults and the EML light has not popped...

Hi guys, Just a quick question in relation to clutch fluid and an unfortunate overheating problem i had today whilst driving back from a shopping trip. Needless to say the fluid had been boiled to the point where there was no resistance on the clutch pedal and took a full hour to cool down...

Hi guys, i hav just replaced my post cat lambda sensor as vagcom had brought up fault codes on it. After clearing the codes went to petrol station, after filling up turned ignition boom EML light straight on. Got home cleared it again went for a drive 2hours later no light, i thought sweet...

Hey guys, just realised that i have no brake lights on my car and also that the cruise control has stopped working. plug in my fleabay version of vagcom and got a couple of codes 1st was no surprise it was reference a lambda sensor which i have not had the chance to correct, the others were...

Hey guys, just a quick question ref Lambda sensor... I have a fault, vagcom 17526 which i believe is oxygen sensor b1 s2 which i have found out is the post cat sensor. Went on eurocarparts after getting code from Welly's thread (LEGEND:thumbsup:) for 20% discount 'SERSAVE'. Only issue i...

Afternoon guys, just went for a drive in my motor to which i was surprised to find a circular bit of plastic or card blocking the trip window on my dash and a lovely yellow EML light lit up. I cannot believe the lengths people go to, to f$*k others over. Unfortunately i have owned said...

Hey guys, right i have a trip to the ring organised for this May (25th B'Day present to myself) and i need some advice on updates to undertake to the motor before i go All recommendations will be greatly appreciated.. Matt

Hey Guys, i have searched as much as my eyes could take of the strain ( i have the cold) My 2001 S3 BAM has justed went through 4.5 litres of oil in roughly 2000 miles since its last service with Audi.. I am F*$kin freaking out as to what the problem is. Only got a warning of oil level min...

As the title says, just had the car back from getting new timing belt, water pump and few other bits done to it. Couple of miles down the road the esp light lite up on the dash and will not go out. Checked the manual which says it should go out after turning the car off and on again but no...

Hi guys, if i've posted in the wrong place apologies. I am looking to know if anybody has either owned the S3 i currently have or has info on it. The car is a 2001 Nogaro Blue S3 225bhp, from the records i have it began life with its first owner in scotland, reg is WU51 XGN. any info...

hi guys as the title says..... i need some urgent help/advice/guidance on a set of springs for my 01' S3 just back from the MOT centre and the 2 front springs are insecure and the 2 rear springs are broken.:scared2: suppose the real questions i need answers to are; 1. are they easy to fit? 2...

hey guys, i'm sorry for another thread about the 'MAF issue' but my question is this; my current sensor and car connection lead has 3 copper prongs and my replacement MAF has 4 prongs. Is it possible to change the connection plate on the new maf for the one on the old Maf? cheers lads 97' A3 1.6

Hi guys, I have my heart set on a 97 A3 1.6 sport as my first car. I have found the car i want to get and the price and mileage are fair (Price £1595/,mileage 118K). I would be most appreciative of any and all information of what bad points to look out for and what major things i need to check...