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    S38P Replacement High Pressure Fuel Pump recommendations

    Thanks I'll go for Hitachi then.
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    S38P Replacement High Pressure Fuel Pump recommendations

    My HPFP needs replacing, does anyone recommend any of the brands below? Long list and range of prices not helping. I'm guessing Febi Bilstein/Magneti Marelli might be the OEM's? Ysparts £188 Vika £196 Esen £198 Ridex £202 Bugiad £204 Topran £211 Hitachi £222 Metzger £230 Stark £233 Era £237...
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    8P S3 Battery Coding (57 plate)

    That' what I've been thinking since I have none of the options suggested in the video. The two codes below maybe suggest a loose connection, I'll check engine bay/fuse box now 001672 - ECM Power Relay Load Circuit P0688 - 002 - Open Circuit - Intermittent 005634 - Power Supply...
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    8P S3 Battery Coding (57 plate)

    Note also checked battery terminals for corrosion and ensure were tight.
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    8P S3 Battery Coding (57 plate)

    I first noticed I have the fault code below not long after changing the car battery (I did not check before changing the battery). I seen a few threads/vids suggesting the battery might need coded following being changed. I ran through the video below and I'm now suspecting the battery doesn't...
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    Other parts to change with suspension on older S3 8P

    Might do at a later date if they are worn as they don't need to come off to replace the suspension.
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    Other parts to change with suspension on older S3 8P

    Got a snapped spring up front so decided to take the plunge and get a Bilstein B12 Pro kit, my car is an 08 plate with 70K on the clock. Is there anything else people know would be good to change while the suspension is off? Seen plenty mentions of front top mounts and bearings and also rear...
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    S3 Climate Control hot on one side and cold on the other

    It was the V158. Got a second hand one from ebay for £10. Also my blower motor went not long after.
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    Koni FSD for 2011 8P S3?

    Has anyone found FSD's for an 8P (57 plate, 08). I have a snapped front spring and car is on 70K so thought it might be an idea to put FSD's with Eibach springs. I've went through a lot of website's and can't find any that list FSD's for S3.
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    S3 Hard to start from cold (fine on second attempt)

    @Sibmets - is this what you mean below? Fuel Pressure Relief Valve? https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/fuel-pressure-relief-valve-fprv-diy-without-pulling-the-manifold-1hr.7113461/
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    S3 Hard to start from cold (fine on second attempt)

    Basically from cold on turning the key the car will take a while to start. If you key off, back on it will start first time.. Also if you turn the ignition on for 10 seconds or so before trying to start it mostly starts immediately. There are no engine fault codes at all. Does anyone have any...
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    Help Please V158 Temperature Flap Motor Location with Pics

    For the benefit of others with an 8P S3 that end up finding this thread, the arrow in the pic below points to the V158. If you have VAGCOM you can run tests on it and if it doesn't move then you know its' broken/power issue. Got a replacement off ebay for £10. If it fails again I'm going to look...
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    What's this Interior Clip called?

    Hi does anyone know what the clip in the pic is called or who sells them online? I couldn't find one ebay or another site that sells loads of clips like this.
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    Help Please V158 Temperature Flap Motor Location with Pics

    That sounds like a good idea to look at the blower housings on ebay. Will have a look now. Cheers.
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    Help Please V158 Temperature Flap Motor Location with Pics

    I do have an 8P S3. When I first posted hadn't noticed this was an A4 thread. But was hoping it would be the same if not similar. Was ******* down today when I had a go at removing. Hopefully get a dry spell tomorrow and take another look at it.
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    Help Please V158 Temperature Flap Motor Location with Pics

    I'm not sure where the bolt to be removed or white clip to loosen are located?
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    Help Please V158 Temperature Flap Motor Location with Pics

    Hi, I'm trying to get to my V158. I'm a bit stuck at the moment. See pics as to where I am at now. Can anyone advise what I need to do next? Any more bits needs removing? Or do I just need to release the white clip. I'm not sure where it's located?
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    S3 Climate Control hot on one side and cold on the other

    Thanks samisnake. I will take a look at the flap motor. Probably won't get a chance till Tues/Weds.
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    S3 Climate Control hot on one side and cold on the other

    My car wasn't heating up to temperature even on long journeys, presume thermostat was jammed open so the garage replaced the thermostat and temperature sensor. Now however if I switch the climate control to auto and set both the temps to 18 degrees, all the LHS and centre LHS vents blow hot and...