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    Plastic L shape gearbox locking for gear shifter

    right On the gearbox there is a L shape plastic locking pin that pushes in to lock shifter for adjustment purposes Basically Mines snapped. The end, which is obviously into the box. Has anyone had this before? There's loads of stuff about it snapping with us/Canadians But they don't say...
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    S3 gearbox oil 8p

    As above How many litres? What's grade?
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    Lower engine mount worn?

    As above really, my lower engine mount seems to be abit worn. Feels abit jerky at low revs and low pulling away speeds, However, I don't like the idea of the power flex one, as it just pushes into old bush. Is there any upgraded ones where I can just press my old one out, and press new one...
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    Ticking/tapping noise? S3 tfsi

    Basically under light revs eg 1/2k revs on the spot, there is a ticking noise that comes on when I rev. I've got a video below. Any ideas?
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    My car struggles to get up to temp? S3 8p

    Basically was told my car struggles to get up to temp. It sits around 78 degrees but will get Upto 86 on hotter days. The mapper said could be temp sensor, or thermostat. Where are these location and how hard are they to replace? It's a s3 cdl engine. Cheers
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    What coilpacks? S3 8P

    Well had my stage 1 map today! Woooo I found out there's a slight misfire, and need new coilpacks. I've looked at awesome gti website. It says OEM in the name, but says the part number is from ecs tuning??? Are these any good? Or should I just buy direct from Audi? There around 110/120£...
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    S3 ticking/tapping/sticking at low revs?

    i went to fit my new diverter valve today but before i did, i heard this noise. Recently around 1/2k revs, it would sometimes get stuck, e.g. sticking revs at 1.5k and then go to normal idle. The above never really bothered me as its only very occasionally. Then today: the noise when i rev...
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    Service reset VCDS

    Did a full service today, including the fuel filter which had never been done good old rusty bolt. I can reset the oil change light, but carnt seem to reset service due. I presume I need VCDS /vagcom correct? Where is the best place to buy this? Honestly, I do not want to pay 500£ for it...
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    Phone cradle in arm rest removal?

    As above? Is it possible? Easy job? I don't even use it!
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    S3 getting iPhone/iPod to work?

    I have a facelift s3 2009 Rnse satnav Has the 6 cd changer in glovebox,carnt see a usb hole, but has the aux port near handbrake. It also has the strange phone connector in the arm rest.... What is the best way for me to connect my iPhone and get music to work? ( would be great if it charged...
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    S3 rear disc size facelift

    Hi, I'm wondering what size rear discs are for the s3 8p facelift. Early facelift 58/59 plate. Any recommended brands too?for discs and pads. Regards
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    2010- 170 Quattro or Not?

    This is a topic purely to get an idea whether i should pay the extra 1/2k on a car that has Quattro? is it really that worth it, especially on the TDI 170 engine? Or should i save my money and get a lower mileage 170 FWD? Any opinions would be appreciated. Not been on here for a long time...
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    Need more reliable power- S3

    Basically the above. Im currently running stage 1 with filter and tip, and in all honesty its not as quick as i hoped. ( this isn't down to the cars performance, its performing fine and the engine is perfect) ( its due to me getting used to it, and having bigger powered cars) If i carnt get...
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    aftermarket head unit wiring, working but sounds like interference? Pictures Included

    Fitting a pioneer headunit to my S3 with bose. Ive used the CT51 adaptor. The black box of the CT51 has a black earth, which I've earthed against one of the screws in the back of the headunit… which i presume is fine as it then gets the front and rear speakers working. But at low down under...
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    Cd Player upgrade, Is this correct? ( links inside)

    Basically, ive read numerous threads with different answers. So this is just to make sure ive got it right..... For S3 8L with bose without cd changer This Headunit JVC KD-R641 CD/MP3 Car Stereo Front USB/AUX Input iPod and iPhone compatible - KD-R641 from JVC This connector Connects2 Audi...
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    Headunit won't turn on? Also won't remove…. Urgent!

    Right. to cut a long story shorter. i went to place the CD changer back into my car ( S3 8L 2001 amk) There was no cd changer cable. So today i went to the head unit, use the two keys ( the ones that are like this- Below link) PC5-93 Audi TT A3 A4 A6 Stereo Radio Release Removal Extraction...
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    S3 without cd changer from standard? or upgrade?

    Hi, basically the previous owner told me that the car doesn't have a cd changer due to it having a aftermarket aux cable. So today i went and removed the hole rear panel to see, there wasn't a cd changer cable... I'm wondering, was there actually one from standard on all S3s? and if not, how...
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    CD changer S3, Facelift, Where is the cable?

    When i bought my s3, the owner said he removed it and fitted a aux cable as he didn't like the cd changer ( to standard headunit) its a 2001 model. So today i went to the rear, and tried to find the cable that supposedly attaches to the cd changer. I couldn't see it, so i took out the sub, &...
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    Haldex blue controller- used price and checking condition?

    Hi,is there anyway par fitting the controller to test its working?I'm planning to buy a used haldex blue controller for £500….the owner says he's never used it as he had it with his audi tt 2000.. but it should be in working condition...Has there been any that have failed? and its a straight...
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    Best quick shift? Dieselgeek sigma?

    As above really? for the S3,( 6 speed) I've noticed the gear shifting on the 6 speed is pretty slow when compared to other car's box. So I'm looking for a quick shift to make it a bit faster. Im looking at this one from diesel geek, it looks to be the best one available from my research...