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    Goodbye and Thanks

    Thanks for all the help over the last couple of years, I waved a fond farewell to my A3 at the weekend and am now awaiting delivery of my new Seat Leon FR.
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    Help - 2.0TFSi EPC and ESP light on and DSG Gearbox disengages

    Twice now when driving in the last week the Engine Management light has come on and the Electronic Stability Control light, the DSG gearbox seems to disengage and the car just coasts along. The engine keeps running but will not rev above 2k ish. I pull over switch off, remove key, then restart...
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    Outside temperature gauge reading 5 degrees too low?!?

    The outside temperature gauge has suddenly started reading exactly 5 degrees to low, anyone got any ideas? It moves up and down as the weather changes but always around 5 degrees out. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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    To Warranty or Not?

    Struggling to decide whether to continue my Warranty Direct warranty or not. A3 2.0 TFSi Sport 5dr DSG 66.6k March 2005. I bought the car 16 months ago and got 3m warranty with the car and a Warranty Direct ExtraCare warranty on a buy 12m get 13m cover. The renewals now due and they have offered...
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    Will Audi TT wheels fit A3?

    I like these wheels but do not know if they will fit - I have a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TFSi with 17" 225 45 7.5J, these TT wheels are 17" as well but are 225 50 8J. The 5 stud pattern is fine but not sure about eberything else such as ET, different J and the extra radius of the 50 v 45's. Any...
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    Armrest Retrim - How easy

    I have upgraded my Sport interior to a half leather S-Line but it did not include an armrest so I still have my original cloth one in place. To be honest it sticks out a bit when put next to the new interior. I was wondering how easy it is to re-trim? I have found this on eBay (eBay - The UK's...
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    Pipewerx Exhausts anyone?

    How long does an original Audi exhaust last? My car is 6.5 years old with 59k on the clock so was thinking it must be coming to the end of its life so have started researching replacements. I have priced up the Miltek CAT Back Non-Res at £405 and it costs £35 to have it fitted. I have also has a...
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    VAG K+CAN Commander V1.4 Help

    Originally posted this in the A3 8P forum but it was suggested this was a better place so here goes - I bought from eBay a USB Interface VAG K+CAN including full software version 1.4 (China), this is meant to cover Audi A3 up to 2007. I have installed the software on the laptop connected to the...
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    VAG K+CAN Commander V1.4 Help

    I bought from eBay a USB Interface VAG K+CAN including full software version 1.4 (China), this is meant to cover Audi A3 up to 2007. I have installed the software on the laptop connected to the car and all I want to do is check the error codes. Anyone get any idea how to use this software? I...
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    Help changing drivers seat cover

    I have recently bought a 2.0TFSi Sport 5dr (2005), the drivers seat bolster has started to wear and I would like to change the seat cover. Has anyone done this? How easy is it? I have heard that you can use a passenger seat one from a scrapped vehicle and this will fit the drivers side? I...