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    What keeps rear parcel shelf blind down?

    Hi, a few weeks ago I took out my rear parcel shelf and now the blind will not sit down. Can anyone advise how this works? I shill have the three bits of plastic, one in middle that's part of blind and other two which fit either side on parcel shelf. TIA Taff
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    Damn injector

    After about 40miles today lost all power car very strange. Called green flag who diagnosed injector. Says £400 - 700 for new one and normally they all go within a short period. Does this sound correct to you guys? Cheers T :sob:
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    Any recommendations for an android HU?

    I was looking at https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254215753289?ViewItem=&item=254215753289 as I don't want to break the bank, I'm on a budget. Any thoughts or recommendations for a unit? Cheers Taff
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    Auto dim mirror and rain sensor, please help

    HI Again, still getting used to the new car. I can't see out of the rear mirror in the dark, I try switching off the auto dim and the green light goes out but it's still way too dark, how can I tell if it's permanently on? Plus the reversing light is nowhere as bright as my old 8L! Also I've...
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    Hi query re heated wing mirrors

    Hi, Just getting used to my 11 plate A3 after having an 8L for several years. One of the most useful parts of last car was that on a frosty day the wing mirrors heated up when rear window heater engaged. Can't see if new one has it, cold day last week and they didn't demist. Have a little...
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    She's gone 8L

    Finally decided to get old of the old girl, 179k on the clock and many minor problems. Gears started to crunch too. So I've got a 61 plate TDI A3 s-line. Big smile. Which forum do I know belong in though? Cheers Taff
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    N/S belt stalk

    HI Any idea where I can get one, or the part number? Failed MOT. Cheers Taff
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    Waterfall in passenger foot-well.

    Hi, I've search high and low for an answer to this and the clearest one I can find is for an A4 with blocked drain plug under battery. The water does not come in under heavy rain but only when I go through a car wash, I can see it ******* down on the right hand side of the passenger foot-well...
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    Changed temp sender today and now glow plug light goes out after 1 - 2 secs!

    HI I changed the temperature sender today and now the glow plug goes out after two seconds. For the last few years I've always had time from turning key to get my seatbelt on and depress the clutch so that must be about five seconds. How long should it take to go out? TIA Taff
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    Help trying to fit window repair kit but having problems with cable!

    Hi all I've bought this kit of ebay and it looks very good. I know someone has fitted it before but I can't find who or their post. I've got right up until trying to wind the cable onto the spool but just can't seem to do it, it's too tight. Any tricks on how to do this please? Thanks in...
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    Any Corsa Owners?

    Hi Just had to get the wife a V reg Corsa, anyone know the best forum/website like this one? TIA Taff
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    Help, Will This Fit My 51 Plate A3 Tdi?

    ebay 270970108099 Met someone coming the other way! TIA Taff
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    Reversing light problem

    Hi All I got a new plug and fitted it, the wire to the old plug on switch was broken completely. It still doesn't work. I used a continuity tester across the new plug and wires and assumed when reverse was engaged the circuit should have been made, it didn't should I have got a reading a from...
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    Help please, no brakes.

    Hi I changed my rear discs and caliper yesterday everything seemed okay. I pumped brakes as normal but didn't test drive. Today I get in the car and brakes seem fine until I tried to gently brake but there was nothing there, **** myself. Pumped again and braking hard seems to work but again...
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    Should I get a Pela 6000?

    Hi All I've never liked getting under cars. This pump looks the dbs to get the oil out without risking life and limb. Pela 6000 Engine Oil Change Extractor Pump Lawnmower Motorbike 6ltr Free Gloves | eBay Do they work well? Taff
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    Renewing rear brake pads. What size spanners? Do you have to remove console?

    Hi I have to replace rear brake pads and it seems straight forward except for a few things. Haynes says you have to release the handbrake and therefore remove centre console, do you really have to do this? Apart from that it seems okay, but I only have a 15mm brake pipe spanner which seems...
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    Where can I get a coin holder for an 01 A3?

    Hi I have a broken cup holder but wondered if I could get a coin holder instead. I've searched high and low but can't seem to find one. Taff
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    ESP and flashing glow plug icon. Lateral acceleration sensor?

    Hi All I think I have two coincidentally occurring faults. A few weeks ago I noticed the ESP light coming on, and it still does after approximately 7 miles! Or 10 mins of driving I'm not sure which. I also had flashing glow plug indicators. Now after reading here I got a new brake light...
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    How do you get the nearside rear light bracket out?

    Hi I've tried to change nearside brake bulb but can't get the bracket out. There seems to be a plate in the way. Am I doing something stupid or should I remove the plate? I assume the big box underneath is an amp! Is it? Why so big? Taff Ps it's a 2001
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    Do the heater controls light up?

    Hi, drove the car for the first time in the dark. I note there is a complete darkness between the radio and a nice red glow from under the ashtray. Aren't the heating control light supposed to illuminate? Taff