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    Seat Toledo 1.9tdi mk3

    So got a 1.9tdi. Came up with engine management fault maf sensor. Cleaned sensor and cleared fault was good for few weeks. Unplugged sensor and ran good. Better acceleration and no smoke. Plugged back in and mpg dropped and smoked a lot. So order new maf from tps. Fitted. No faults no more but...
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    Exhaust from cat back

    Had care remapped and exhaust is now rotten on weld on back box. Was thinking if getting done from cat back. Been quoted 200. Was thinking is there any need of center box. Should I just get standard?
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    Broke front spring a3 1.8t sport

    So drove off other day and heard big clunk, thought that's spring gone. Took to local garage and they have replaced one with a oem spring. My problem is the front now sits higher. I spoke to them and they said could be because they only did one but also could be because springs were old. If...
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    Had 8l but need diesal sportback or a4

    Right have a 8l sport and love it. Thing is daily commute has increased and so has family. So need a diesal and 5 door. I like look of A4 but think A3 would be better on fuel. I would probably remap it cause have revolution on 8l and love it. Was wonder is quattro much nice to drive and what's...
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    dropped brake bulb while changing

    Now I can't find it. Any ideas. It's on side with amp and sub. Felt around just can't find it no where.
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    Look what some hit and run driver done to my audi

    Question is where can I get bottom plastic bumper and does anyone know part no for fog surround. Think a large van done this by damage. Bit of rust left on. Been to police fat lot of good that did. Need wing filled and sprayed and headlight Polish. Gets my because obviously work truck so...
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    A3 8l 2003 1.8t sport lowering

    Looking at replacement spring that are bit lower. Was gonna get eibach but these are half price. Specification for Lowering springs High Tec Audi A3 (Typ 8L), TT, VW Leon/Toledo additional category FF High Tec lowering springs Vehicle Manufacturer Audi Vehicle Model A3 (8L) Brands FK...
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    2003 a3 debadge

    Went to remove 1.8t badge because it looks wonkey. Took t off and paint is raised round it. Would it be rust or a respray. D aren't take no more off. Removed glue with tardis and fave quick rub with ultimate compound
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    Vcds won't work bout Vag Com 409.1 does

    Hi Had Airbag light problem. Fed up of getting garage to clear it. So brought cheap cable and downloaded vcds. I made sure went for dumb cable one. Any way it won't work. Windows 8 laptop and 03 a3. Says port fine can't connect. Tried on 3 and then on 1. Nearly gave up then found Vag com...
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    Tool to remove Airbag light. Cheap eBay one?

    Please don't say vcds cause not got laptop. I've got torque and a bluetooth thing but doesn't do airbag
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    What size are my wheels? 1.8t a3 sport 8l

    I've got a buckled wheel osf. They look like this: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390806241796 Mine are 17inch. Don't know if to get buckle fixed for £40 or buy another
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    A3 2003 1.8t sport oil catch can for sai delete leaking oil

    Brought car with pictured setup. Seems to leak oil over air filter box through mini filter. Any advice?
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    A3 1.8t with remap. Hesitates jerky 3500 to 4000

    Only do es this when fully warm. Drove other day and temp was on half. Was fine. Parked up after a bit and drove again and it did the Hesitating. I've used torque to log maf readings. Max out at 160. When it stutters the maf jumps from 70-80 to 130. Boost pressure seems consistent. I've...
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    Undertray plastic guard need new

    I've got a A3 1.8T Sport on 03. It's 8l. Just had new starter as mine sounded like a witch was under bonnet. Now the undertray was missing and he's removed side one and not replaced because he said it's had it and hanging off. He shown me prices for genuine audi. Thought could get off eBay. Only...
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    My a3 detail

    Brought some Poorboys blackhole. Wasn't really impressed. Saw no extra depth by hand. Heard better by machine. So used black hex pad and am now happy. Looks lot darker and deeper shine. Would like to give thumbs up to serious performance too. The guy who replied to my emails (Alex) was...
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    S2000 filter worth it after remap?

    Also noticed this on ebay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=330997688208
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    Poor radio reception when rains a3 8l 03

    Seal on aerial base looks pretty bad. Would I be better changing whole lot and if so where do I get it from or should I just get a new seal like this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360248043270
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    No radio when it rain. Audi a3 8l. New base or just seal

    Seal on aerial base looks pretty bad. Would I be better changing whole lot and if so where do I get it from or should I just get a new seal like this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360248043270
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    How to remove rear bench so can lube up and fix creak A3 8l sport

    My rear seats creak terrible. If I drop them and spray with wd40 it lasts about a day. How do I remove them. The go into a plastic clip in middle and a metal one on ends. Outer ends look like the metal but might open but not sure. Also passenger seat when lean back clicks near top. Really...
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    First time with machine Polish on black a3

    First off I've tried to join detailingworld. Signed up but not been activated. E-mailed them three times now and still no response. Checked spam folder in e-mail. If anyone know how to get them to activate me. Right after reading a post on detailingworld about buying a cheaper sander as a...