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    How to replace sidelight bulb holders (Image Heavy)

    Hello all. I noticed a post recently regarding this issue, which I also had on my S4. It appears though the bulb holders were getting embrittled whether it be through heat or age I don;t know however one of my sidelights couldn't sit in the holder as it had cracked and broken. MOT time is coming...
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    will this work.....?

    Hi. Cruise stalk part no 4D0 953 513 C, think it came from a D2 A8/S8. Will this be suitable for my 99 S4 avant (facelift) to retrofit CC? Thanks. Ross.
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    mp3 via oem headunit?

    Hello all. Firstly, I have tried search but it isn't playing tonight for some reason. Right, (99 S4 Avant by the way...) I used to have a Phatbox that I kept when I changed from 8L S3. I couldn't get it to fit without some mods so off it went but now I want to get some digital music collection...
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    S3 prefacelift cd changer fitting info please?

    Hello. I am selling my beloved prefacelift S3 as I now have a B5 S4 avant. I am planning to take the phatbox out of the S3 and install it into the S4 and take the oem cd changer out of the S4 and fit it into the S3. HOWEVER! Not sure how the oem cd changer fits into the S3 as the phatbox came...
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    diff oil seals...

    Hello all, Does anyone here have the VAG tool 2062 the drift for installing the rear diff oil seals? If so would it be possible to get a drawing with the accurate dimensions marked up? I am hoping to turn one at work if I can get the sizes. Cheers. Ross.
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    Parts Diagram - door handle trim

    Hi all. Can anyone with ETKA please post up the parts pic of the front passenger door handle outer trim? I am looking to see if I can get one of the locking strips that slots in to hold the trim on. Cheers. Ross.
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    Avant Rear Window Trim Removal?

    Hello all. Can anyone tell me how to remove the small triangular black trim that sits at the lower rear corner of the rear door window on the '99/200 S4 avant? Mine are a bit corroded and I plan to tidy them up and paint etc. Cheers, Ross.
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    wheel question....

    Hello again, Would the wheels off a 05/55 (B7??) S4 fit my B5 S4 of a '99 reg? Thanks. Ross,
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    Interior lights odd fault

    Hi all. When my passenger door is opened the interior lights come on as normal but then start to flash off and on as long as the door is open. Regular flash similar speed as the indicators. weird. Was thinking maybe dodgy contact in the switch? anyone had this before? Cheers. Ross.
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    Help - broken wire??

    Hi again. Right my heater blower was not working so to replace it I stripped out the glovebox. Once this was out I noticed I had a wire just lying on what must have been at the padding behind the glovebox. I tried to follow it but it disappears up behind the centre console which I do NOT plan to...
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    scuttle drains?? where are they?

    Hello all. As above, can anyone tell me where the drain holes are for the scuttle area on B5 S4 avant? Mine is a couple of inches deep in water.... Thanks.
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    New S4 owner - Hello and advice please?

    Hello all. Just bought meself a nice S4 Avant to replace my S3 (Gutted to have to get rid of it...) Our second sprog will be coming soon so need some more room! Also have a couple of questions as it has come with a couple of issues.... 1 - I assume it is possible to retrofit cruise control...
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    bye bye S3

    See ya later everyone. Selling the S3 and absolutely gutted about it! :puke::( Just bought a B5 chassis S4 Avant (2nd sprog on the way - need the room) Cheers for all the info and advice.
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    Cleaning window tint film?

    Hello all. Can anyone please tell me what is okay to use for cleaning windows that have had tin film applied? Cheers, Ross.
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    Any spare steering racks taking up valuble space???

    Hello all. Does anyone have a steering rack from an S3? 1999 / 2000 vintage would be spiffing. Thanks awfully. Ross.
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    Fixing S3 bootlid badge

    Hello all, head nipping time yet again. I have removed my pre-facelift bootlid S3 badge to polish up the bootlid and fit a new facelift S3 badge (oem audi S3 badge self adhesive backing). I am wondering about how well the badge will stick after polishing, glazing and waxing. Have any of...
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    Glaze and pad advice please?

    Hi all, time to nip your heads again... Bear in mind I am a novice and it is for metallic black S3 (8L). I am wondering if some of you can give me your experience of Poorboys Black Hole Glaze and also suggest an alternative maybe? Also, what type of pads would be best for applying the glaze...
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    compression tester

    Hello. Anyone recommend a good cylider compression tester? By good I mean one that has a long pipe section for getting down into the cylinder threads rather than just the hose. Cheers.
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    Newby advice please...

    Hello all. I have a metallic black S3 (8L chassis), it has pretty bad swirls all over the place on all the panels and has basically been neglected over the years in terms of bodycare. I have tried polishing these out using menzerna and hand pads after getting some excellent advice from JD09...
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    forum search issue

    Hi, have been having an issue from the A3 S3 8L chassis forum, whenever i use the "search forum" button at the top right of the list of threads, the resulting list of answers gives me threads with the correct keyword(s) but from ALL the different forums, rather than just the 8L forum. Is this a...