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Hey everyone, I have had a coild pack go down and need to know what part number I should be using for a new coil? Engine is a BAM, I have allready removed the dead coil pack and have the part number on it but want to make sure I replace it with an up to date pack, the one I removed is part...

I am going to change my clutch master cylinder on Saturday and have stripped everything out of the way in the engine bay to gain access, I noticed it is VERY tight down there! I think I am going to struggle to remove the pipes connected to the master cylinder. Can anyone please offer a bit of...

Hey all, My clutch starting slipping about a week ago so a friend who works for Mercedes has agreed to change it for me, he is able to do the work at his depot so this should make it a bit less stressfull than doing it at home in the garage. I want to make sure I have everything together so I...

I have recently sorted out a few boost leaks on my engine (perrished dump valve seal, and leaking suction pump) Engine is now running sweet but when I excelerate hard the revs seem to rise faster than the speed of the car, (if you understand what I mean) then it catches and the car pulls...

I would like to know how I can test my engine for boost leaks? Im aware that some members have fabricated tools to test for leaks, but can I buy these tools from anywhere?? Or would anyone be kind enough to lend/rent some to me?? Cheers

Hi all, I have just bought a Symphony II HU from ebay to fit to my car, before I receive it I want to find out if I can get a cable so I can use my Iphone to play music through it? Also my car has the Bose set up and has 2 sets of RCA leads which will need to be connected to the HU, will...

I know this is a long shot (and some may think cheeky ;) ) but I have my first baby on the way and funds are tight at the moment, Is their anyone in the south west area who would be willing to earn some cash by changing my cam belt? I would buy all the parts and obviously pay for this to be...

Hi Guys, Looking for some advice for what could be casuing these codes? 17705 drop between turbo and throttle valve p1297 intermittent. 17545 fuel trim bank 1 system to rich p1137. First code I guess is being caused by a boost leak? I pretty sure my cat is fu**ed so could the second code be...

As title, have searched and not found the answer, noticed one of my fog lights are out so need to buy a new set.

Hi all, I am in the process of removing my headlights to fit new bulbs (to fiddley for me without removing) I have removed the front bumper and 2 securing bolts on top of the headlights, but they still wont come out! I can see underneath they are being held on by the auto adjusting gear but...

Will these work as my sidelights on the S3? LED Sidelight 501 w5w LED bulbs for Can-Bus systems. High power 6000k "Super Bright bulb for cars with sidelight bulb warning and Canbus systems" Dont want to waste my money so thought I would ask here first :thumbsup:

Have a small problem with my S3, Drove home from work today, parked the car in the garage and as usual locked the car with the fob, as soon as I locked it I noticed that the after run pump stopped (that pump that runs for a few minutes after switching the engine off) A bit odd I thought...

I spotted these wheels on an audi TT today and was wondering if they are genuine Audi wheels? Im thinking they are made by ACE but they had audi center caps?? I like the look of them over my RS4 wheels and think they will look good on the S3. ps; this was the best picture I could get as the...

Whilst charging my car battery I tried to start my car, (The head unit was left on the last time I turned car off) I heard a loud pop from the back of the car which I first thought was unburnt fuel in exhaust. When the car started the stereo fired straight up and once I re-set all the stereo...

As title, anyone have a BOSE amp for sale to fit an S3? Mine went POP yesterday so I need to replace it. If so please PM me a price, I can pay with paypal. Thanks

Hi all, just after a bit of advice, I was on my way to work this morning after picking a friend up as he cant get his BMW out of his road due to the ice/snow, lol Driving out of the maze of roads he lives in and I aproached the turning I needed to take a little to fast, hit the breaks slightly...

Hi, Since its started to get cold, every morning I start the car up in my garage the light flashes up on the dash... it's then gone after about 90 seconds of the car idling. is this a problem or just the fact the coolant would be quite cold on first start up due to the weather. Cars...

Hi, I need a little help, I have kerbed my wheel very slightly and want to repair it myself. What would be the paint colour name for my wheels? Ps, I know they are silver!! just need to know what type of silver :icon_thumright: And please dont take the pi** out of my budget tyres!! (Ironman lol)

Hi all, My passenger side side skirt is coming away from the door, I have removed the screw towards the back of the door, and can see the skirt has a white plastic trim running through it which the screw holds on to has perrished.. Do I need to buy a whole new skirt? or can I just replace...

Looking for some advice, I have searched and can only find threads where S3 8P owners have removed the rear wiper. I want to remove my rear wiper because iv never use it, and think removing it will make the rear end look better, has any one done this to their S3 8L?? Would it just be a case...