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    Going to buy a b8 A4 2.0tdi... Things to look out for?

    As the title says really, any specific pointers? It's the 143bhp model. I've done some searching and can't say I've come across any recurring problems or anything major. Also it's an auto - will it be a CVT box? Any specific maintenance interval on those? Cheers
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    A3 Rear Light Face-Lift Install (summary of information)

    You can make your own wiring loom yeah
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    MPG advice please, 2.0 bkd

    Did you calculate this by driving till empty or fuel light came on? Was the tank completely empty when you filled a tenner? I.e. into the reserve... Much better way to truly check this would be to fill to brim, that way you know exactly whats in the tank and working out once range shows nil.
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    New to Audi, help needed!

    Lmao maybe worth making the intentions clearer than just leaving it in ashtray, lest he thinks it's a tip... Best of luck
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    Car won't start, strange gearbox problem

    Not the end of the world since you now have companies offering far cheaper repairs that it'd cost from dealers. There's Gearbox Nottingham as Sayam suggested or another option is Ecu Testing who i think charge £250 but provide a lifetime warranty with the repair but this involves posting the...
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    New to Audi, help needed!

    Lol hopefully for a lot less than that mate!
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    s3 remap question

    A catback won't do much for performance at all, get either a full turboback exhaust or 3" downpipe for some more ponies
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    New to Audi, help needed!

    As Sayam said, to go beyond stage 1 you'd need a hybrid turbo... But you can get a turboback exhaust or downpipe, egr delete to reduce carbon build up and help with smoother running... But it'd be worth having a friendly MOT guy lol
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    Car won't start, strange gearbox problem

    Sometimes the mechatronics units can pack in without any signs, other times you'll get really jerky changes, erratic behaviour followed by the flashing PRNDS. However there are other reasons for it to start flashing, it may be an electrical connection playing up, confusing the gearbox and...
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    annoying boot rattle

    I had this on my a3, solved by turning the music up louder :whistle2:
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    Good mapper around South Yorkshire area to map my new turbo?

    Opinions are mostly what are offered up on forum... mine's formed on my own experience with them and having read reviews on the net. Sorry to hear your mate had problems, the turbo's on these cars are known to fail however that doesn't explain the second one blowing. I'd agree, custom maps by...
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    Good mapper around South Yorkshire area to map my new turbo?

    I wouldn't recommend getting a generic map from anyone... But a reputable company like Awesome I would have no qualms with. Especially as they offer a money back policy if you'd like to revert back to stock.
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    Good mapper around South Yorkshire area to map my new turbo?

    Got my PD140 a generic stage 1 map from AwesomeGTi for £150.00. Car was on ~127k miles when mapped, and drove perfectly for another 4 months until I decided to sell. Definitely recommend getting it done from there! As far as I'm concerned, it was definitely a 'proper' and a 'good' map. The...
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    A little bargain for the K03 drivers wanting K04 upgrade

    On a mk5 gti K03 to K04 upgrade, a new downpipe isn't needed. Most likely the same on your car!
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    Imagine if Jon Snow had an Audi S3 made from Dragon Glass.

    LOL... I daren't read through this in case of spoilers, half way through the first book :neutral::neutral::neutral:...
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    where to get a replacement piston for 2007 audi s3

    Any reason it's just a single piston? Seems a bit weird!
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    Poor Mpg 2.0 TFSI..

    One way is with engine running remove the dipstick, if it starts running lumpy and sound like it's going to stall, the PCV is fine. If the engines still running smooth, its knackered.
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    Poor Mpg 2.0 TFSI..

    That is low. City driving I can manage 20ish on my 05 gti (Bradford is very hilly). If I'm thrashing it then il see closer to 15mpg. Motorway journeys I'll see 30+ mpg if it's a ~70mph run. Do you drive at a high speed?
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    Poor Mpg 2.0 TFSI..

    Do you get 18-21 mpg on shorter journeys around the city or on the motorway?