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    running 'lumpy'

    Thanks for the replys, ive got all the servicing stuff already just havent had time to do it. Is there any injector cleaners you would recommend? I usually use redex on my cars before but heard mixed reviews about it.
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    running 'lumpy'

    Hi all. My audi went in for.its m.o.t a few weeks ago and the mechanic told me the car was running lumpy. Can anyone suggest what to do.to get it running sweeter. Was planning a service over xmas, anything else i should do? I have an 2002 a3 1.9tdi with 127k on clock. Cheers mark
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    Possibly need a new battery

    Not sure as I've only had the car 2 years and never haf to replace it.
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    Possibly need a new battery

    Sorry just replying been busy working. No it's the original stereo and there no lights left on. I've don't nothing to the car in the last 2 months so I'm puzzled.
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    Possibly need a new battery

    I disconnected the battery at 10 last night and tested it and it showed 12.2v, at 6.30 this morn it was showing 12.1v and when I tested a few hours ago It showed 12.05v. It started up first attempt. So it would seem something is taking abit of power from the battery. Where to start to try and...
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    Power loss

    Cheers for the reply, I will see if I can get it scanned sometime soon see what it brings up
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    Power loss

    Just been out in my 2002 a3 tdi and went down the bypass an gave it abit of stick, I let revs go all the way and it him the limiter, the car felt like it jolted and felt like the engine had died as I didn't have any power there, the revs were building very slowly and didn't feel like the turbo...
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    Possibly need a new battery

    Having abit of trouble with the audi, when I come to start it up at night it needs jumping, done this for past 3 nights now. Got my hands on a multimeter this morning and tested the battery before I went to work and it had dipped to 11.84v then when I came back tested again and it was 11.72v...
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    dipstick rubber ?

    My dipstick housing is broke, where about did you buy your replacement 1 from?
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    Done a bit of vinyl wrapping and got carried away

    Looks good mate. I bought a roll of matt black vinyl wrap the other day, going to test out on the wings and bonnet to see what it looks like, if I'm happy with it I will be wrapping the whole car. Will take photos and post my progress.
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    Turbo boost pipe

    Does any1 have a part number for the boost pipe? Mine keeps popping out which I'm sure will be affecting performance. It's for a 1.9tdi 2002 plate
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    VCDS Supplier

    Just like to say a big thanks to @udi a3, came round tonight to do a vcds scan for me and sorted the car out :)
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    Diagnostics scan required, Worksop area

    Bez cheers for the offer, sorted it now, cheers @udi a3 very much appreciated
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    Diagnostics scan required, Worksop area

    Hi all, basically need a diagnostics scan on my Audi a3 8l 1.9tdi to find out why My cars traction control warning light comes on then the car shuts off, can restart but will do the same after about a minute of running. Cheers in advance
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    Help Car cut out while driving

    Right will have to get busy this weekend and sort it. Cheers guys. I didn't notice irrational idling but it was just like the key turned off.
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    Help Car cut out while driving

    Need some help, was out in the car about an hour ago and car died whilst driving down road so started her straight back up then did same after about 500yards. Pulled up tried to start engine and all it did was try and start and not fire up. As I waited for me dad in the ranger to tow me back it...
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    Interior Carbon effect vinyl

    Looks good l, Ive just started a similar thing , ivedont centew constole, gear stick surround, and housing between steering wheel and speedo. i bought the di-noc 3m stuff (quite expensive but great quality) and is great to work with, i use a hair dryer to add some heat and that allows you to...
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    Auto lead harness

    Hi guys, just wondered if any1 had the autolead part number for the correct lead to use an aftermarket stereo. I have a 2002 a3 with a Bose sound system. Much appreciated
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    which headunit autolead?

    Im going to fit a aftermarket headunit in my car and wondered which autolead adapter i need. i have a 2002 a3 with the bose sound system. Cheers in advance
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    New tyres, but which 1's

    It's the rears I'm replacing but was going to put the new tyres on the front as I've always been told put the newer ones to the front if it's a fwd. can't remember the brand off top of my head, just know they are budget tyres. Also I haven't really got a budget