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    Deja Vu - 3 Gearboxes in 7 years

    So. My car has done 115,000 and is 'built' in 2005. A promising 5dr 2.0tdi Sport. Nice. @ 67,000 miles this happened - http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-sportback-8p-chassis/76016-i-can-see-gearbox.html It was changed for a brand new one by Audi master techs all brand new stuff cost us...
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    Autoboss V3.0 Help

    Hi All, The emissions light has come on my car. I have searched this forum and seen that my symptoms are a blown fuse which is shared with the aircon fans. I replace the fuse, the light goes out. I took it to my local garage and they placed it on Autoboss. I explained what I had read on the...
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    Emissons light on

    The light has popped up on mine too. Car seems to be running fine. Did you find out what the problem with yours was?
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    2005 5dr A3 2.0TDI 12v Socket and rear manual blinds

    Thanks Rconn. The running a spur from the fuse box is beyond me. I thought it may have been possible to solder to the existing socket. With regards to the blinds. There are two plastic hooks that hold the blinds up. These aren't available seperately and so the entire assembly is required which...
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    2005 5dr A3 2.0TDI 12v Socket and rear manual blinds

    I'm looking to add a second 12v socket but I would like to place it where the ashtray is at the back of the center console so that my kids in the rear seat can plug their DVD player in. This would be located where, if I had them, the controls for rear heated seats would be located. I am a numpty...
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    Sportback 2.0 TDi (140) with 67k - cambelt change?

    Hi Adam, I have recently had mine changed and they recommend 75K. I would agree, check the alternator as mine failed completely at around the same mileage you have there (60 ish) and had to be replaced completely. Also, check CV boot joints, front bushes and gearbox mounts.
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    If Carlsberg made cars, they wouldn't be Audis.

    Forgot to add. The turbo is leaking, needs further 'research', the gearbox mounts need changing (Were not changed when the gearbox was replaced) and the front bushes need replacing. I owned an Almera (T registered), it doesn't have a 1/3 as many stripes as the car pictures above, the most work...
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    If Carlsberg made cars, they wouldn't be Audis.

    Before I torch my car I need a little help. Ever since having the gearbox changed in my 2005 2.0TDI Sportback at 67K and paying in excess of £2000 for the privilege, a reoccurring noise keeps happening which, if you are Lost viewers, sounds like the smoke monster. The noise happens when the...
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    I can see the gearbox

    All fixed. A5 has been returned after getting use to the 170 common rail engine. Audi UK offered %30 goodwill and I managed to get it to %40 with the labour charge carried out at the warranty rate. Still, it has cost £2000 on top of the misdiagnosed clutch and flywheel replacement at £1000 at a...
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    I can see the gearbox

    So. It is the cage which holds the ball bearings which has 'failed' and has led to them being mashed up and wrecking everything else. I don't know what this means for accountability. Still the local centre has been great and have even loaned us a Black A5 sline 2.tdi quattro. Pics...
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    I can see the gearbox

    I am going down the 'not satisfactory' and a 'latent mechanical fault' route. I'm utterly devastated by this and cannot see why I should be forking out so much money to keep this cash cow running. My local Audi centre have been very good!
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    I can see the gearbox

    I just tried to PM ellaswin. It failed. Then I realised that it could be something else and yes it is. It is software. Doh! lock up the key and Through me away.
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    I can see the gearbox

    Does any one have a diagram of the gearbox that goes on this car. I can't visualise which bit is brakon and how much of the engine is gearbox... I wish they were as simple as computers!
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    Sportback - roof bars and box

    Hi Ian. Have look here http://www.flickr.com/photos/audiinsperation/3691254819/ I bought thule bars and a fapa box. Both are great and very easy to fit!
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    I can see the gearbox

    Audi have said they have no idea what has caused this to happen. They are suggesting a complete new gear box. The Audi Germany 'factory goodwill computer' said no to providing any assistance, Audi UK are next on their list. This car has been serviced every year at Audi, everything has been...
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    I can see the gearbox

    The Audi ex Master Tech said he had not seen anything like this before. I don't intend to pay for much of the repair costs, if anything, as I firmly believe this damage is not due to wear and tear or my driving. It has only done 67K! We will see what Audi think caused the damage.
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    I can see the gearbox

    The car is with Audi now. Yes there is knocking when the car is in gear. I'm not very happy about this. The cap fell off on its own accord yesterday!
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    I can see the gearbox

    The history is here: http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=74356 The sound go worse yesterday and an oil leak.... this is why!!! http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/album.php?albumid=20
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    load vibrating in 5 &6 at 2 to 2.5 revs

    Bearder. I have been advised that the flywheel may have been responsible for knocking the gearbox which has cause my current problem. He did ask if there was any virbration when in 3rd gear, which I don't have. Oh. I tried my car at 2.5k revs will put the car at around 80mph probably more...
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    Possible Gearbox issues!

    Thanks for your responses. The clutch has been completely changed, the two plates & bearing. The flywheel has also been changed (Dual Mass). This action had no affect on the symptons. I am thinking it may be best to put the car in with Audi as I am assuming they should know best.