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Well it failed MOT on fractured rear spring - garage ordered but spring was larger than one taken out - they got part from both Europarts and GFS but both wrong size. Is there anywhere apart from Audi to get the proper springs for my car? The old one has 2 orange/brown 1 silver spots on them.

Sorry bit of update - coolant light now off even in the morning ;) guess it mixing sorted out the sensors - do they check for coolant concentration/strength? However still get a lag/limp mode - at least a minute before I get any power - is this sign HG going?

OK topped up the G12 - has gone an off pink murky colour. Still doing the cold start problem and coolant alarm in the morning only. Also temp is hovering nearer to 100 mark rather than normal 90 solid....

Cool will top up with G12 see how that goes - MOT was passed back in June so hope not- whats best way to check plugs - are these just before engine cover?

Thanks for quick response - how do u test the expansion tank for hydrocarbons? Guess if its head gasket then its time to try a quick part ex.....

Further to my cold start problems - having to hold down accelerator whilst turning ignition I am now getting coolant warning light on dash. This is everytime in the morning but once warm is fine. ie at my favorite times of the day lunchtime and hometime ;) Have checked and coolant is kinda...

2 weeks ouch....did you get any engine management lights or just rattling?

Thanks - did you ever sort out your cold start issue - thought mine would get better in hot weather.

My aftermarket CAT has lasted less than 3 months - what would be possible causes for such rapid deterioration - apart from faulty part - hoping to get it exchanged under warranty - but want to know what excuses garage will come out with.....Many Thanks

Anyone bumpity bump??? How about fuse layout diagram?

Was just about to book MOT - notice driver side brake light is not coming on 2002 A3 1.8 SE Taken apart the light cluster - worked out should be bottom of 4 bulbs in rear cluster. Swapped the bulb noticed 2 filaments - still no joy with brake on - but the bulb only comes with lights switch on...

Just quick update to story - finally got cat changed - aftermarket cat for 390 all in- they mentioned back pipe bracket was loose so need rewelding. Sounding and driving a lot better. But checking the rear the exhaust pipes have now gone back in even more than before ie you need to looking under...

Crappo :( - engine management light came on during drive to work. Got RAC out to scan it - non VAG COM scanner - code P0420 DTC Definition: Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) Cleared code but definately needs to get cat changed asap - anyone know how many sensors are...

You probably know about my cold start problem - I am getting rid of it as soon as weather warms up - just want cheapest fix possible - the nasty rattling is a bit of a giveaway....

That is what I was thinking but independent audi-specialist claims 2 cars this week had cat changed by kwik-fit caused engine management lights..... I smelt BS

Mine is a 2002 A3 1.8 SE (non turbo) - will yours fit? How much you looking for if it fits? PM probably be better..... "Is there much difference between official /non audi parts? I been told that with non audi part I am likely to get engine management light coming up - is this true? Also...

Have had nasty rattling sound since the heavy snow which has been diagnosed as CAT - have been quoted £350 (Kwik Fit) to £600 (4 Rings - official audi part). Any other places recommended Is there much difference between official /non audi parts? I been told that with non audi part I am likely...

Please help - done a search - since yesterday morning been getting coolant level /temp warning on dash when first starting in the morning. Checked the levels looks ok - well above the max mark but I figure this is because it has expanded whilst heated. Same thing thing morning - goes away after...

Just to update - had the temp sender replaced this week which I am told is the same as coolant sensor :uhm: - is this true? its made no difference am at a lost now. Vag com still showing no errors - any ideas

This is exactly the same problem I am having - is it fine once its been driven for a few miles / up to running temp?? Have had it vag comm with no errors. Getting the coolant sensor/temp sender replaced later this week - will let you know if it does the jobby