Search results for query: *

Injector quantities are -0.28 0.22 0.40 -0.33 ( time 1) and -0.31 0.27 0.32 -0.27 ( time 2 ) ... could anybody confirm these are normal ? Cheers

Just drove again ( from cold ish and outdoor temp about 3 degrees ) and it wasnt that easy to start and power band seems to be much higher .... Idle also seems a lot smoother , but still hard to start and apparent some loss of power

Here's a pic of the screen

Hi everyone So a little bit of backstory , about 12 months I got a cambelt fitted and it has always been hard to start after that ! Couldn't get the guy to fix it again so I look on vag com and see that the torsion reading is -4 degrees and idle fuel consumption is about 1.1L/h ( I've read it...

Hi everyone So I got my timing belt replaced early this year all running fine ... Got a guy to change it and I noticed after he changed it , it was a lot harder to start the car but once started it all seems good. Now I told him about this and he said to do the glow plugs , did them didn't...

Its the mpg i need :( Want to use for trips into europe and a fair few big motorway journeys etc... I'm coming from a 330i which is an absolute killer...

Hi, Looking to swap to a B7 but hearing about the balancer shaft problems is scaring me a bit... Was looking at a 97k and 115k 2005 models ( all 2.0 tdi) but its it worth just looking at 2006+ cars ? Also would i need to expect to replace the clutch and flywheel buying at these mileages if...

Hi I have a 1.6 02 a3 and I get the j271 intermittent relay error on vag com , car works and everything but would like to get rid of this. When I look around it seems for most people relay 428 is the problem but when I look in mind it only has a relay 429 ( next to the 100). Is it this I will...

Also just a thought , would making or buying bolts where and additional bolt is screwed into the end of the caliper slider bolt to lock it into place be viable ?

Helloh Right at the weekend i changed my front pads and discs ( A3 1.6 , FS III calipers , caliper carrier part of hub) and on one side i stripped a bolt ( caliper carrier , frt right) and on the other side one of these was already stripped for me . Now i could take off the hubs and get them...

bump ( still need hahah )

Hi, Really wanting to clean my TB on my 2002 A3 1.6 (80K) but the clip is a folded piece of metal and im unsure how to remove this , or even if it is the component I need at all ... :( , Could somebody please advise me over this ? All the information ive found for cleaning the TB on this...

Hi been looking through some 8l / mkiv guides of tb cleaning but they dont seem to be the same as mine , the throttle body has a metal pipe going into it and the air hose is held on by something other than a jubilee clip ( not sure of name) , can anyone advise me how to go about cleaning it ...

Hi, VAG COM has pulled this code up , is this of any concern ? Do notice the dash flash occasionally ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-033-APF.LBL Controller: 06A 906 033 BD Component: SIMOS33 1.6l...

Hi , In the process of repairing my mirror but one of the underside screws ( closest to car) is stuck in ( the mirror isnt attatched properly , the top is away from the bottom the /tabs are apart) and trying to undo only strips the head , have sprayed lube inside to no luck .... Any ideas? Thanks

Ahh ok ! Thanks a lot , should i try to connect this back ? or does it need a jubilee ? Thanks

Hi, Just looked at my car ( which i now know has an oil leak!) and also noticed this pipe which is not connected , im not sure what it does ? and should i try to reconnect it . At work at the moment so not sure if i can even drive home , would really appreciate some help Thanks a lot Rhys...

Ok Cheers ! , Is that just the screws on the underside ?

bump?:whistle2:

Hi, Got a broken mirror on my a3 ( person before me!) , it seems to have come out of the tabs but really not sure of the best way to get it back together..... . I have ordered some replacement glass but want to get the mirror back together properly now , could anyone advise me on the best...