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    8L S3 BAM Brake warning, ESP, ABS and Battery warning light after hard acceleration

    Hi Folks, I was driving into work this morning, just thinking to myself; "The S3 is going well, not been to the parts department for months" so I give it some right boot off the last roundabout before my work and the dash lights up like a christmas tree! The flashing brake warning sign is on...
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    8L S2 2002 - Ticking from top end of engine - what could it be?

    Hi Folks, Any suggestions what a ticking noise from the top end of my engine could be. Just started and appears to be there at all revs and with or without the car moving / clutch engaged. Car is driving fine. I have VAG com, any suggestion what I could log to point me in the right direction?
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    S3 8L facelift - mixing springs - Eibach front and standard rear

    Hi Guys, I'm slowly working through the issues on my S3. I have found it has a broken rear spring and need to get it replaced ASAP before a road trip in a couple of weeks. I'm considering fitting the standard springs to the rear and leaving the Eibach lowering springs on the front. Has...
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    S3 coilpack recall, misfire and other problems

    Hi Guys, Just had my 2002 BAM S3 in at Dundee audi having it checked for the coilpack recall. According to them they are all of the correct type so don't need changed. I'm pretty bummed about this as the car has developed a misfire, very slight at idle, fine when driving gently but as soon as...
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    S3 BAM - 3" TIP with standard air box

    Hi guys, I have searched but didn't find anything on this.... I've just aquired a 2nd hand 3" TIP and was thinking about fitting it to my standard air box and potentially just drilling the air box for some extra noise. My question is can it be done or does the 3" TIP not match up with a...
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    S3 BAM PCV Delete

    Hi Guys, Sorry to bombard you all with questions. I'm wanting to do the PCV delete on my 02 S3 (BAM engine code) This is my shopping list so far: Catch can - 42 Draft Stealth Oil Catch Can - Golf Mk2/Mk3/Mk4 19mm Hose and T pieces - Auto Silicone Hoses - Silicone Fuel & Oil Fluoro Straight...
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    S3 - With a couple of issues- any suggestions?

    Hi Guys, Just got my S3 through its MOT and taxed yesterday. She seems to be driving pretty well but has a couple of faults I was hoping you could help diagnose. ESP flashing when accelerating gently from low speed - sometimes this leaves a soft fault until the next start up. ABS light going...
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    Scottish members - anyone with VAG COM to help me diagnose issues with car.

    Hi Folks, I'm busy trying to get my S3 ready for the road and I have a couple of problems that need diagnosis with VAG COM. Can anyone in the Dundee / Fife area help? Cheers, Mike
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    Missing crash sensor from behind glove box - 2002 facelift S3 8L

    Hi Guys, I just picked up my S3 yesterday and I'm trying to get it ready for it's MOT. The guy I bought it from was considering breaking it and had sold a couple of bits. The dash is showing the air bag and ABS lights, I think one of the ABS sensors needs replaced or cleaned as the car has...
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    S3 with UR Quattro style spot lamps ?

    Hi Guys, I'm away to buy a kind of tatty (body wise) S3 from a mate and for some reason I feel like I want to fit a set of Cibie super oscars to the front, kind of UR quattro style. Have you ever seen an S3 with bumper mounted front spots? I was thinking some hanging brackets could be riveted...
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    New S3 owner

    Hi folks, I'm just away to buy my mates slightly rust 2002 S3, first Audi, always been a jap car guy up until now. I'll be needing your help to source a set of headlights and a set of front wings at some point soon :) I'm in Fife and also drive a westfield (mx5 powered) Mike