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    Extracting code from my Audi Concert before selling it

    I have a single din Audi Concert removed from my A3 2003, works perfectly which I plan on selling due to to upgrading to a double din headunit. But the code from inside my operating instructions but it appears the serial number on the unit is different to the one in my manual. Is there anyway...
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    Suggestions on my detailing shopping list

    I have had my black 2003 Audi A3 for almost 4 years now and while it still looks good when cleaned I have noticed many swirl marks appearing and many light scratches from idiots in car parks! :ermm: My previous cleaning strategy has been: - Rinse the car with the hosepipe - Wash each panel...
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    Airbag error - 01218 - Connector inside the seat?

    Hi, I have the following error code: 01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Passenger Side (N200) 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON. I have searched the site a fair bit on this issue and investigated the connector on the floor at the front of the seat. Tested each...
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    Very quiet alarm siren

    I was getting an error code about not being able to communicate with the alarm siren so bought one off eBay. After clearing that code it hasn't come back but the new siren is VERY quiet, almost impossible to hear. I assume something isn't right here? I read on the forum that it's quiet but at...
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    Front headlight sockets on genuine 03-08 halogen units

    After recently realising my projector headlights were crap, bought some standard ones (turns out there after market ones!) Anyway they have these sockets on Which if you give the unit a little shake the bulb falls out Does anyone have a photo of the genuine sockets? As I am assuming they are...
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    Really dim dipped headlights

    Got my headlight bulbs replaced today as they both went within a day of each other. Got my pants pulled down at halfords for £47 fitted for their ultra brilliance range H7 55w bulbs, haven't had time to do it myself working 90 hour weeks! :( Upon removing the originals it turns out I was...
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    Odometer from kilometers to miles

    Hi My odometer has switched back to kilometers, I have bought a ross tech cable to correct this amongst other things. I have figured out that in VCDS I would probably need to go to 17-Instruments then to CODING Now this is where I am a little stuck, I am assuming I need to change the country...
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    DIY Replacing turbo on 2.0 TDi

    Hi My turbo has been squealing away badly for the last week so plan on fitting a new one in the next week or so. My question is, is there any guides on here (searched but couldn't find one) for fitting a new turbo? I'm no mechanic by trade but have changed timing belts, suspension and lots of...
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    No radio reception aftermarket radio

    Hi I have converted my single din dash to a double din and fitted some very average kenwood double din unit (it was free! RNSe one day!!) Anyway after having this fitted for 6 months I thought it would be time to sort the FM radio out and I have bought a PC5-137 Fakra Antenna Adaptor Filter to...
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    Audi A3 2.0TDI - Error codes...

    Hi I have finally got the error codes off my car, luckily I haven't had to use it much recently so its just sat there. The two error codes I have are ( details as seen on here VAS 5051 Error Codes ): 4C66 - P3102 Motor fur Saugrohrklappe-V157 kein Signal 42B3 - Kühlerlüfteransteuerung 1...
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    Reading error codes on Audi 8P 2003

    Hi Iv had a quick search and theres tons and tons of data how to do this with a VCDS adapter, but I don't want to spent over £200 just to see why the engine management light is on. I have a Audi 8P 2003 and would like to know if any of those cheapo cables on ebay will do the job? And can you...
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    Finally got a Audi :)

    Hey Thought I should introduce myself. Im a self employed web developer and I picked up my first Audi yesterday and love it! 2.0 TDI 2003 46K miles Not got many plans for the car as its had a fair bit done to it Front tints need to be removed really as they are illigal, some mods I want...