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  1. Alva78

    DAB info tiles

    Does anyone know when you listen to heart or capitol radio you just get the DJ’s face now whereas you used to get the artists album cover between slides is this just happening to just Audi cars
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    Sat navCd to SD card conversion 2015 TT-S

    Don't know if this has been covered but I am asking on behalf of my friend that has just purchased a TT-S car.His car has the old Audi MMI head unit with the built in unit on the centre console like the old A3 and R8.At the moment his Nav runs of a cr disk.Can he upgrade to an SD based system...
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    2017 8v sline headlamp washers

    I am the new owner of a 1.4 tfsi sline and I previously had a 2014 sline same engine.The 2014 model had headlamp washers and they worked.My 2017 model has the cut outs in the bumper but they either don't work or they are not there.My question is are they standard on the s-lines or were they an...
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    10mm wheel spacers

    I am buying 10mm fk automotive wheel spacers and the seller states that I can use the existing wheel bolts rather than getting longer ones.Is this true as I am concerned about losing 10mm on the bolt . any advice will be much appreciated
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    For Sale A3 8v genuine glacier white mirror caps

    For sale are my genuine a3 mirror caps in perfect condition I have upgraded to black ones to reflect the black edition pack.£30 the pair a bargain plus £3.48 p&p
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    front bumper removal PFL model

    I am replacing my front grill with an RS3 replica and wodering do yo have to remove all 3 torx30 bolts at the side of the bumper.I have a 1.4 s-line and on the near side there is the washer reservoir and can only see 2 torx bolts is that correct? or is there 3 like the off side ?
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    face lifted rear lights 8v with sweeping out indicators

    Any one out there know if they can re retrofitted to a pre face lifted 8v s-line and if so do they need VCDS work and the cost of buying them.They are really nice even the night time lights are nice
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    Mirror caps

    I would like to change the colour of my glacier white caps to the same colour of my black styling window trims.does anyone know the colour code or something close to the s3 type?
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    Needle sweep mod a3 8v

    anyone in the bexelyheath Kent area willing to modify the needle sweep on VCDS message me .Thanks in advance
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    A3 S-line 1.4 cod

    I have just bought an 8V 1.4 150 cod car after having a 8P tdi for 7 yrs .Looking forward to going back to petrol aafter the emissions issues I have had post fix.Is there any common problems people have had with this engine /economy.Would like to hear from like minded people
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    EA189 emmissions scandal

    hi all I canot find any links regarding this on this site as there are many of us on facebook that have been affected by the post fix by VAG.My CBAB engine has not been right post "fix" with the emissions light coming on and idling stuck a 1000rpm.I am lucky compared to some with people going...
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    1.4tfsi or 1.8tfsi?

    I am ready for an upgrade to an 8V.But this time i am going back to petrol,as diesel is not the future as the press tells us.I would prefer a 1.8tfsi but there are hardly any that come up for sale especially as i do want the s-line model only.I was driving home today and saw a...
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    2009 2l tdi horn issue

    Hi all I have had an advisory that one of my dual horns is not working.is this a common fault and if so which one is normally the culprit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    mmi upgrades

    I am a 8p owner at present and am looking for a s-line 8v.I see some cars have only dab/fm and no phone prep/sat nav etc.Some motor traders state they can upgrade at an extra cost.My question is what is the cost of the upgrades say for phone prep and sat nav including...
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    Anyone in bexelyheath area with a VCDS?

    Hi all have the emissions light on on my dash again.Last time it come on was exactly a year ago,so not too urgent.I just want someone to see if there are any fault codes coming up to do with maybe the EGR valve.I was going to clean it but found the very long torx screw too difficult to...
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    fit concert back to car after have rns-e

    Can anyone help? i may be selling my car for an a3 8v soon and want to replace my concert head unit again and sell on my rns-e unit.Will the concert need recoding via vcds?Any feedback would be most welcome
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    a3 2009 cbab engine noisy on idle

    I have noticed recently that my engine when warmed up sounds alot more agricultural at tick over.The performance is fine no difference but when i throttle off now it knocks alot then stops knocking.The car has been very quiet for a diesel,thats why its alot more noticable. I have changed the...
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    rear shock absorbers a3 2.0 tdi 138 2009 black edition

    hope someone can help i am in a dilema .I have looked a large parts online retailer and put my reg in as normal and it has given me two types of shocks .one says "stanard chassis" and the other sports suspension (twice the price).Now i dont want to shell out twice the price if i have to but...
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    2009 audi concert reinstall info

    I am about to get a 2011 rns-e for my 2009 a3 and will remove my old audi concert sound system.I am going to get a retrofit person to do the work.My question is when i do decide to sell my car,i want to re-install the Concert back and resell the rns-e.I have the code in the Audi wallet and...
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    a3 2.0l tdi cbab engine egr valve removal

    Hi all wondering if anyone can help?.I want to decoke/clean my egr valve.I see its at the front of the engine ,had a feel around the area and can see only two torx bolts holding the body of the valve.Is there another on lurking underneath?.Any advice would be of help ,i have taken one of a Mk 4...