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    A3 1.8T Sport Rear Springs, are they the same as VW Golf 1.8T GTI?

    So MOT failure today and a broken rear spring. Looking around and checking other threads, i've found it difficult to ascertain if a standard rear spring would fit a 1.8T "Sport" . My guess it would but it would be 10mm higher than the right spring for the "Sport" model. VW parts are cheaper...
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    A3 rear wheel bearing replacement queries...

    Thanks moredoor for the quick reply. just what i needed.
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    A3 rear wheel bearing replacement queries...

    The time has come to replace my n/s rear wheel bearing on my A3. Having read through the ever informative Haynes manual there's no mention of hub nut torque setting and nut size needed for my wrench. Anybody know what they might be?? has anybody come across and step by step guides on previous...
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    Took my car to Audi for minor work and anti corrosion check and came back noisy

    Are you still getting knocking noises from the front of your car. If they had your wheels off check if your wheel nuts are done up ASAP, i know it sounds obvious but i thought i had a dodgey CV joint until i noticed 2 of my wheel bolts were lose! cheap fix but worth the check.
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    Took my car to Audi for minor work and anti corrosion check and came back noisy

    That's still an expensive cuppa and taxi ride! i changed my front brake pads and discs (done it loads of times with other cars and now i have a similar clanking noise at slow speed acceleration and braking so would be interested in what they say. I want to get it back in the air to see if the...
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    Engine Fault Codes

    Cool thanks again i shall try disconnecting the MAF when the problem comes back again. do Europarts do MAFs?
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    Engine Fault Codes

    Sandip, great bit of info, thanks. looks to me it could be a dodgy MAF or/and N249 valve? I replaced the MAF only 8months ago and repaired all splits a few weeks ago but still get the codes.. I shall check functionality using the log but, like most things they are intermittent problems so...
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    Engine Fault Codes

    For some time a have repeated got the following engine fault codes when using my VAGCOM. Does anybody know what they mean? where can i access all the P reference numbers and what action should i be taking? 17748 - Camshaft position sensor (G40) / Engine speed sensor (G28) P1340 16487 -...
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    1999 S3 running lumpy

    Have you checked for splits in the PCV pipework? I had similar issues and has helped solve some of the problem.
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    good place for a remap

    R-Techh are based Hinckley, Leicestershire.
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    Audi A3 ESP Problem

    when i try to read the ABS codes i now get a warning on my VAGCOM "too many communication errors" which is bewildering me. I do get idleing issues from time to time, which may be related? I have done a DIY repair on my PCV system as i had some of the normal splits and the engine fault codes have...
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    Audi A3 ESP Problem

    Legacy 91, not doubting your comment but how can you be sure. Do i need to replace the whole pump? How much could this be?
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    "too many communication errors" warning when reading ABS channel

    hi, just picked up your PM. Sorry i didn't back to you due to holidays. Can we discuss on here?
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    "too many communication errors" warning when reading ABS channel

    Recently i have had my ESP light come on. It seems to come on and go off when it wants to. I get a sharp but light cough or like a jab on the brake before it come on. Tunring the ESP on/off makes no difference. I've cleaned all wheel sensors. I read the codes and get a warning window with the...
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    Re-aligning throttle body on DBW with and without VAGCOM?

    I have read rumours that it is possible to re-align throttle bodies on DBW AUM engines without VAGCOM. Anybody know how this is done? Can it be done? I have a VAGCOM but not the license to be able to re-align it. RT
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    ESP & ABS light

    ABS shoul still work. I have had the same trouble but my VAGCOM has come up with "too many communication errors" when i read the codes using the ABS channel. it used to read (see below) in the intruements channel but no codes now: 01314- Engine control module 013 check DTC memory. i...
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    S3 creaking when taking up drive

    I recently started a thread "Strange Clonking/Creaking noises" and got similar answers but no real solution. Have you tried any silicone spray on the buses just to free them up a bit?
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    Audi A3 Anti Roll Bushes.

    I've had no problems, a bit awkward getting them in as they are tight but no knocking afterwards. Job's a goodun!