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    2004 A3 FSI Noisy Fan

    From what I have read it seems as if the larger fan has 2 speeds, low speed and high speed and from hearing it I imagine that it only runs at high speed hence the loud noise, which means that something is stopping it running at low speed, does anyone know the cause of this? Some people mention...
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    First Mod..... Dyed My Roof Lining.

    Seen some black sun visors on ebay but they look pretty pricey! Audi A3 2007 illuminated sun visors black s line | eBay UK
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    New style front old style wings...how??

    So I was having a look around ebay last night and came across a damage repaired A3 on an 06 plate and looking at the pictures it looks to have the new style front but the old style wings (newer model had indicators in the wing mirrors?). Having a read around I thought you could only do this...
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    2004 A3 FSI Noisy Fan

    Some more info incase I didnt make it clear above, it is the large fan that is making a noise! This looks as though it comes on with the smaller fan when the car is hot (smaller fan sounds ok). When the car is cold and I turn the climate control / air con on the large fan kicks in and gets...
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    2004 A3 FSI Noisy Fan

    I had some problems with fans on my old A3 and have recently got another A3 and would you believe it but think I may be having the same problem after fixing the old one LOL The problem this time is that the main large fan is really noisy when it kicks in, sounds like an aeroplane taxing down a...
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    S Line Bumper Advice

    See below pic reference my last post above, bike not included in the sale :hubbahubba:
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    S Line Bumper Advice

    I have just sold My A3 and I purchased an S-Sline bumper & S-Line grill for it but never got around to fitting it. Is in really good condition with the bumper in grey primer, needs to be rubbed down a little ready for painting but apart from that its good to go! PM me if you want anymore info :-)
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    Help Anyone Got A Spare Rear Light?

    Argh so decided to get the train into london yesterday and left the car at the train station...walking back to the car and thinking something doesnt look right and i was right! Some idiot has rear shunted the car and smashed the passanger side rear light and cracked the drivers side light AND...
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    A3 2.0FSI Wheel Front Bearing

    Mike, thanks for the explanation of what a PR number is, you learn something everyday. I have had a look in the front of the service book and there are lots of number \ letters and the only 1Z I can see is 1ZE, so this means the part number mentioned ealier would be correct? GSF is an...
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    A3 2.0FSI Wheel Front Bearing

    Thanks guys, Mike whats a PR number? Is this a job I could do myself or is it pretty full on to do? I have phoned GSF and they have 2 options equivelant to 1T0 498 621 one @ £48.50 + Vat and also one @ £63 + VAT, will these be useless for the price? Thanks Matt
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    A3 2.0FSI Wheel Front Bearing

    Hi, Is this the right part number for the 8P? Looking at other parts this seems to listed as fitting a Mk4 Golf or the A3 8L shape?
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    A3 2.0FSI Wheel Front Bearing

    My car has started making a pretty loud rumbling / whirring noise at speeds over 30mm and the faster I get the louder the noise, its coming front one of the front wheels so I suspect it is a wheel bearing! My question is...is this a hard part to fit myself, is it just a case of dropping the...
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    A3 2.0FSI ESP Light On (HELP)

    Cheers for the replies guys has put my mind at rest a little now! I have emailed 4 members who are localish to me on the VCDS map but still no reply so I will have another look and see if there is someone else that maybe i could make a short journey to! Whilst we are on the nun jokes...
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    A3 2.0FSI ESP Light On (HELP)

    So do you you think this will clear the light and that it doesnt mean im going to need all of the above sensors cause that would be a real pain! I love my A3 but its just a money pit at the moment, but I guess this happens when you buy an older car!? I went on to the VCDS map the other day...
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    A3 2.0FSI ESP Light On (HELP)

    Can someone please help as this is really starting to bug me now! I disconnected my battery to replace the EGR Valve and Rad Fans and ever since I have reconnected it the ESP light is on the dash and the ESP button will not turn it on or off! I have driven it for about 3 weeks and its still...
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    Hi, Just found you on the VCDS user map as am a member of this forum and notice you have...

    Hi, Just found you on the VCDS user map as am a member of this forum and notice you have vag.com? Do you still have it and would you be able to help me out asap as im only down the road in manningtree. Basically I have an 8P A3 2.0FSI and I disconnected my battery to sort out my rad fans and...
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    Hi, Just found you on the VCDS user map as am a member of this forum and notice you have...

    Hi, Just found you on the VCDS user map as am a member of this forum and notice you have cag.com? Do you still have it and would you be able to help me out asap as im only down the road in manningtree. Basically I have an 8P A3 2.0FSI and I disconnected my battery to sort out my rad fans and...
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    A3 FSI Funny Noise On Clutch Pedal

    thanks for the reply mate, I had a horrible feeling it would mean replacing the clutch! As it has just started to make a slight noise will it give up the ghost pretty quickly or will it be ok for a while? Arggh this is sounding expensive already, ive only just done my egr valve and radiator...
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    A3 FSI Funny Noise On Clutch Pedal

    Ok so I have just noticed a strange noise, you will have to bare with me as its quite hard to describe a noise lol So when im driving the car as soon as my foot even touches the clutch pedal i get a faint funny rustling \ scrapy noise! I dont even have to put any pressure as such on the pedal...
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    2003 A3 FSI To New Style Facelift

    Finally got myself an s-line bumper which I am hoping to pick up tomorrow but now need the grill, fogs & fog covers anyone know these part numbers for the fogs & covers?