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  1. LordNelson

    New Brakes Cost

    cheers lads.....Il see what i can do....got a bit of time over xmas so i think il give it a go if its easy enough
  2. LordNelson

    New Brakes Cost

    Hi All, I am looking at having the disks and pads changed on my 2000 S3 (APY), with a fluid change included. Im only putting std disks on with decent pads and decent fluid in. Can anyone give me an idea on the level of cost i would be looking at inc labour. Just so i know im not being over...
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    Will average MPG improve from stage 1 remap - Yes or No?

    how the hell do you get 410miles per tank out of yours? im lucky if i get 300
  4. LordNelson

    audi S3 starting problem (when warmed up)

    Check out this link mate...this is what i used. although i didnt have to remove the dipstick tube....was just careful enough not to put too much pressure on it. Thermostat replacement procedure..>> - AudiWorld Forums Im a relative nove with enough balls to attempt stuff.....took me about...
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    audi S3 starting problem (when warmed up)

    Haha...my problems came the other way round....changed the thermostat first....which was a pain in the *** but manageable without removing too much stuff (due to me having small hands - no jokes plz...haha). I did it without having to drain the system too.....but u have to be quick when actually...
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    APY Starting problem when warm

    £100 - Service £40 - Diagnostic £50 - Supply and fit CTS....I know!!!!! To be honest, I sent it there cos it desperately needed doing and i had no time to do it myself. Was fed up with having to wait till the car cooled down for it to start. Plus, the overfuelling cos poss damage the CAT etc.
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    APY Starting problem when warm

    Well they ran a diagnostic on it and it came up with the temp sensor....so they have changed it and ssay everything is hunky dory now. £190 lighter for an Intermedite service, diagnostic and to change the sensor. (£50 for the sensor and labour though) Gutted as i could have got one for £20 and...
  8. LordNelson

    APY Starting problem when warm

    Cheers Welly, Il see what the garage come up with....if they dont come up with the CTS, il have a bash at changing it at the weekend.....Il prob change the coil packs as well....just to renew them as i have no idea how old they are.
  9. LordNelson

    APY Starting problem when warm

    HI Folkes, My 2000 APY S3 has developed a problem which has been getting worse over the last 2-3 months. My problem is when the engine is warm. If i turn off the ignition and then try to start it again, It will turn over but not fire. Eventually it will fire, but then die again. and when it...
  10. LordNelson

    Help with longitudinal sensor

    Changed my Longitudinal Accelleration Sensor at the weekend.....End result.....RESULT....ABS Light has gone off and stayed off....not had chance to do another scan yet though to check the fault has gone. Just need to sling it back through the MoT and we're good for another year
  11. LordNelson

    Help with longitudinal sensor

    Changed my Longitudinal Accelleration Sensor at the weekend.....End result.....RESULT....ABS Light has gone off and stayed off....not had chance to do another scan yet though to check the fault has gone. Just need to sling it back through the MoT and we're good for another year
  12. LordNelson

    Bent Over for a SENSOR

    they had to order it from the factory as it wasnt one they kept in stock.....so had to take full payment to order it. just glad i dont have to pay someone to fit it
  13. LordNelson

    Bent Over for a SENSOR

    I feel like i have been seriously bent over now...... MoT failed on my ABS light deciding to make an appearance during the test. I had previously had a VCDS scan and the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor came up with an "implausible signal" fault......so, after finding out the price, i decided...
  14. LordNelson

    Where to start?!

    Jeeeezus!!! talk about trying to rob you blind......Id hope they had a comfortable bench for you to bend over when they gave you those quotes. Most of the jobs you mention are easy enough to do with basic tools and a trolley jack. you just need to have half a clue. Wishbones are easy to change...
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    Help with longitudinal sensor

    ok, my car has just faile MoT on the ABS light......i had the car scanned a few months back and came up with the following? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: Redir Fail! Part No: 8N0 907 379 C Component...
  16. LordNelson

    Rev needle problem

    Yeah its an S3....MING BLUE. although this will polish up to appear much darker. il have a look on fleabay for the parts then....job for xmas i think
  17. LordNelson

    Few pics of my S3 in the snow

    you could of cleaned it before you got the camera out.... :moa:
  18. LordNelson

    Coolant sensor level/temp warning.

    have you run VAGCOM on this to get a fault code? i have exactly the same thing and have had it through the summer also. my fault code is..01271 Positioning motor for Temp flap (V68) blocked or no voltage - Intermittant. im guessing this has something to do with mine, as well as a faulty...