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    poss ignition switch problem

    when turning ignition on and driving this comes up also main beam doesnt work, turn the key back a fraction and all is fine i was wondering if it was the ignition switch its self the has a spring in it that twisted the key back?
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    under boosting

    fitted my boost gauge today and found it to be only boosting at 3 psi? which iirc it boost 8 psi? ive tried to find a leak but only found two breathers that was split and perished. once replaced didnt make a difference... can anyone point me in the right direction? i would like to run vag...
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    i hate automatics!!!!

    ive had some probs with the auto box now i have lost 4th gear all together :( does anyone know much about the autos? also on vag com is there any thing i can check on there a little more in depth of the gear box please
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    intermitant running and boost issues

    ok guys having an new running problem, this is going to be very hard to explain so please bare with me.... driving along at a normal pace (flat road) i increase acceleration gradually up through the revs to about 3500rpm, i develop what i would say is almost like a miss fire then a popping...
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    knocking noise

    i have the a3 1.8t auto im expeirencing some weird exhaust like knocking when in D 1 2 3 R???? when N is selected it stops? ive checked the exhaust clearence and seems to be ok?? any ideas where to go next? there no noises when driving only when stationary?
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    2012??

    whats people plans for 2012 shows meets get togethers etc? any one fancy a local ish meet bbq or something??
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    vag com diagnostic, help please

    ok so i was having a few running issues, more like teething issues, bit dog ish and sluggish in gear changes so i got a kind gentlemen to check it out (cheers nick :yahoo: this is what come up on vag com Saturday, 31 December 2011, 10:33:52 VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-S Control Module...
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    Strange judder

    When driving along in my 98 a3 18T auto at a normal speed I get a very short random judder That comes from the left front wheel area? Not enough to give movement through the steering wheel tho, Any ideas?
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    oil pickup

    ok guys seen a few people talking about the oil pick up, and im getting the urge to check mine, can any one advise of any tell tale signs of the pick up pip blocked? with out me removing sump first?? also is this an easy job???
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    1.8T BYANZ MICA 8L PROGRESS

    As some of you may already know ive got my first a3, and im in love with a car lol so i have a list as long as my left leg of bits i wanna do, firstly i wanna get it cleaned up, its not a state but could do with a bit of TLC Its the 1.8T AGU engine which ive been told is a decent tunable...
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    s3 rear arches

    has anyone replace there normal rear arches for s3 wide ones? i have a standard 18T with slim lline arches and really would like thew fatter look of the s3 just wondered if any one has done it yet?
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    Newbie

    Hi guys I'm new to the scene and I'm looking for some help please, I'm looking at buying my first a3 1.8t automatic is there anything I should look out for That's common faults??? I've seen a few of the face lift ones for about a grand but I have just been A bit too late :s So if any...