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    Pillar-less A3 can it be done?

    from all the pillar less cars i have been in you need to get the window to go up inside roof or a weather strip to stop water getting in from the first point, window must come down slightly to open the door then obviously go up when closed therefore you would have to implement some control for...
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    more central locking problems (not pump)

    I had this problem, turned out my rear washer had come apart in boot, and squirted watter around, ended up with water damage to the electronics in the pump. Some functions worked, like unlocking drivers door only. And electric windows packed up to, i believe it all runs of the board inside the...
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    central locking pump

    anyone know where I can pick up a repair kit for the central locking pump? also if this was causing problems would it stop the lights flashing and interior lights coming on, on door open? basically yesterday my car would not lock, open or interior lights work. then it suddenly started working...
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    Boost problems, diagnosis help needed

    oh and duty cycle never seems to reach 100% is something to do with the n75? only 98/99% is this a problem?
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    Boost problems, diagnosis help needed

    right so i unplugged MAF and it didnt seem to make much difference, however when plugged back in after 10 Mi of driving it seemed to put a fair bit of power back in the car, but still doesnt feel quite right.. i logged with vag-com again, and noticed that the throttle body only ever says idle...
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    Boost problems, diagnosis help needed

    ok cheers mate, will let you know my findings tomorrow, are they prone to going just like that? its just spooky how it was as soon as i got it back from the garage when they fixed a boost leak.
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    Boost problems, diagnosis help needed

    ok, well it will have to be tomorrow now, what am i looking out for with it unplugged? will it drive as it should ..... ish? what else could i try if thats not the cause?
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    Boost problems, diagnosis help needed

    Hi, I am trying to solve a problem with an AGU engine 1.8t with r-tech map. In 3rd when accelerating at about 4000 rpm it seems all boost and power just cuts out, like the turbo stops. and generally the engine feels down on power throughout the rev range. recently i had a new cambelt and...
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    Remapping for £150?

    as above R-Tech are £200 and from my experience today was worth every penny
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    Swapping ECU on an AGU

    i have just done exactly this due to a damaged ECU. Used Vag-Tacho to find the pin code for my dashboard. Then sourced a new ECU with the exact same part number as my broken one. Fit this then use vag com to enter the pin code and then reset the ecu to ur car. This worked perfectly for me, but...
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    Which is best!!! (for an A3 1.8t 150 AGU)

    just got back, awesome! power is super smooth, pulls through the rev range and also has some good low down grunt! was well worth the trip today, Didnt get time to Rolling Road but they said I can pop by when their not busy to get it done. They had to clean my Throttle body and also I got my...
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    Which is best!!! (for an A3 1.8t 150 AGU)

    going to R-Tech tomorrow with a 150 AGU, will let you know how I get on, I had superchips on about 3 weeks ago until the ecu filled up with water. So i am now back to 150 and tomorrow if things go right i will be back upto full power. So should have a good comparison to superchips, i really hope...
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    Replacing ECU

    that would make this whole situation a little better, pretty handy with an iron, can do it myself and wont have to get a new remap!!!
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    Replacing ECU

    cheers for that, i have asked for my car and ecu back and am going to source some people with the tools myself. Thanks for the input! hopefully get this thing sorted. Is there anyway to transfer my remap (super-chips) to the new ecu? is it a case of desolder / resolder or is it all in the ecu...
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    Replacing ECU

    any idea how much i should be looking at, i have been quoted £450 for ecu and all the programming done! it seems a bit steep! being a student i cant afford that, if anyone is willing to do it for less then they have my business! cheers for the info though pal! saved me from telling the garage to...
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    Replacing ECU

    is that then a direct fit? i read something about reprogramming immobiliser can this be done with vag-com? cheers
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    Replacing ECU

    Basically my ECU is severely water damaged, cuts out randomly, wont start etc... looks like whoever opened it to remap didn't seal it correctly and it had water inside. (Superchips i believe) could anyone point me in the direction of a replacement, if not anyone know how i can fit a new one...
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    Fuel Pump / Relay help

    so my engine stuttered and cut out on me going round the M25 fri. So anyway narrowed it down to being the fuel pump and the relay. So after visiting GSF i got the relay and pump, however i was given relay 409 as a replacement. The problem is i cannot find 409 in my relay box or one that is a...
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    Where can i get....

    a new plug for the reverse sensor for A3 1.8T AGU 5 Speed. Mine has corroded through and needs to be replaced, i phoned audi and the price was well.... to say extortionate would be an understatement! if anyone is breaking an A3 or knows where i can get a cheap replacement could you help me out...
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    Suspension Creak After Coilover Suspension

    i have the same annoying problem, almost embarrasing, when your in a nice car making horrible noises! would like to know what solves it for you....