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Any ideas folks, 2004 A3 2.0 TDI BKD Auto - red lining between 3rd and 4th - ok in other gears and fine with the paddles, sometimes works ok but most times now its going to the edge before changing, which in that gear is fairly motoring lol!! Gearbox oil and filter changed 20k ago.

Hi All, Can anyone please tell us the location of the thermostat location and how to change it, is it awkward??? Running lowish temp and no heat from heater.

Audi A3 2.0 TDI BKD. Turbo is 20 months old (recon) and has done 30k (many fast miles as opposed to town travel), getting limp mode in the usual way - hills 4th/5th 2200rpm. Am i right in thinking its unlikely to be clogged up already? intercooler seals changed, vac lines changed, could it be...

FYI I have been losing coolant for a while now, all the usual BKD signs and tried all sorts from K seal to Steel Seal, all failed miserably, however Blue Devil has done the trick, just one bottle, no probs so far, heating and cooling spot on, no coolant loss, no excess smoke.......... jobs a...

Short of giving any clues, I am interested to see if any sharp eyed mechs can assess this pic and notice anything suspicious, I think there is but id like some clarification!! Can you explain what is going on in this pic?

Fob has suddenly stopped opening the car but locks, boot opens too, have to open manually but sets off alarm if you dont put key in ignition straight away!!! Any Ideas anyone??​

Well my A3 TDI sport (04 BKD) has been in a gearbox and engine specialists for a week while I was away being tested because of coolant loss, passed all tests (hot, cold, gas, pressure) and apparently no issues at all!! No other symptoms at all, just coolant loss, so what the hell is going on -...

If im using a half litre every 100 miles is that too much for a cracked head and seepage into block?? (No starting probs or excessive white smoke)

Sorry all, but I need to be convinced...... Yes Im losing coolant with no obvious leaks, but no mayo, no overheating probs, no starting probs and only the occasional white (i think) 'extra smoke' usually when coming off the revs and slowing right down!! EGR has been changed so not that, can it...

REF Limp Mode, Have had the typical problem when accelerating in 4th under load, Had it looked at a few times, codes read etc, garage noticed yesterday that a vacumn hose ???? (whats this, from where to where -any idea??) had be re-routed wrongly when the turbo was changed and has worn thin...

Are the top mount bearings difficult to replace, I thought it was just a matter of compressing the springs, however a garage has said they are difficult to get to and has quoted me 2.5hrs labour per side - £350 all in ***!!!

REF Limp Mode, Have had the typical problem when accelerating in 4th under load, Had it looked at a few times, codes read etc, garage noticed yesterday that my vacumn hose had be re-routed wrongly when the turbo was changed and has worn thin rubbing on the drive shaft, possibly closing over...

Hi there all, any ideas would be gratefully appreciated as this car has been looked at 4 times by various folk and garages !! Problem - clunk noise drivers side when on uneven surfaces, cats eyes, pot holes, B roads (silent on Duals/Mways). Sounds high up I thought possible Strut bearings. Has...