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  1. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    Can anyone back me up on this?
  2. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    yea they are fine, haha yea i did think about it swinging in there but it was pretty dry and it was a wet day. the ecu and connectors are fine, just the little sliders it's sitting in is a little corroded
  3. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    It's back to the standard map and its still there as a hard fault, even with the sensor unplugged, which of course mainly says it's wiring. I checked the wiring and found an old repair that had come apart again so fixed that.. I've checked the wires from the ecu plug to the map sensor plug with...
  4. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    Nope, there's still a head ache! Lol I've checked the wiring from plug to ecu and they're fine. Tried it with a genuine map sensor and still the same, plus it still giving the same fault code even with it unplugged.. Map/boost sensor signal too high Even went back to the standard map but...
  5. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    ahhh millibar! haha! it's been a long day lol we were stupidly puzzled awell! ha the wiring is soldered with heat shrink. so the wiring is actually ok then right?.. Well the reading doesn't change even when plugged in and running but.. the map sensor isn't genuine so i'm thinking i've shooting...
  6. WillJP

    1.8t with serious issues.. can anyone work this one out?

    Right, my a3 started playing up, misfiring and running rich so brought it in at work and got this.. says to me that the map sensor is shagged, plus boost leak, so in the process of fitting the fmic i fitted a new one. Then after a good bit of modifying trying to get the bumper back on lol i...
  7. WillJP

    pillar gauge

    Right, I can't find anything! either that or i have had wayy too many corona's and i can't use google properly! ha! I want a boost gauge mounted on the pillar but can't find one for an a3 8l anywhere! I'm not really a fan of the vent especially being £40+ I mean really?? Any idea where i can...
  8. WillJP

    N249 bypass

    I did mine the other day, it's pretty simple. Didn't really change much as in jerkyness? I put a resistor in the plug :) I dont know if it's just me but the dv sounds a little louder?..
  9. WillJP

    Southcoast Assistance

    Portsmouth meet, Lets do it! lmao! I genuinly do have bangers and letting them off up the hill in the middle of the chav-mobil gatherings is always funny ha
  10. WillJP

    from wheels spacers question

    Yea but I am cazy lunt :) remove the helper spring? never thought of that.. I'll give it a go in the week. Let the drive shaft see the arb! ha
  11. WillJP

    from wheels spacers question

    Only pic i have atm not sure what theyre called
  12. WillJP

    from wheels spacers question

    I fitted coilovers to my a3 a while ago now but I can't go any lower than what it is right now because the inside of the tyre touches the spring I want to know what size spacers i need to spot them touching, without the wheel coming out too far. Thanks
  13. WillJP

    Southcoast Assistance

    I'm in portsmouth, can have a look for you :) but poly bushes ftw
  14. WillJP

    Cheap things to do to my car

    what about detailing? a good clean, polish etc +1 vote for the massive sticker too haha
  15. WillJP

    Post pics of your A3/S3

    Thanks! I know lol RC style!
  16. WillJP

    Post pics of your A3/S3

    just chillin'..
  17. WillJP

    Indicator relay problem?

    Ah right ok thanks :)
  18. WillJP

    Indicator relay problem?

    I have a strange problem going on... My A3 indicates fine etc it's just sometimes when after indicating, the relay continues to click inside the dash. Sound like it's from the middle and it clicks faster than it should. No lights are flashing, it just goes off on one a while some times...
  19. WillJP

    B5 TIP Fitted - with pics

    Look good! very tidy :)
  20. WillJP

    Slightly late intro

    Thanks :) Would just like to add that i got it remapped the other day at work and now grip in 1st is pretty rare lol plus boost leaks are starting to turn up but it get's to 60 before you know it. Good times