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    Exhaust note

    There's plenty of info over on TSN. Basically you need a X-Pipe.
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    Dashpod dimming - Help!

    Hello all, Got a 1998 Audi A6, and the writing on the screen in the middle of the dashpod dims considerably when it's warm. It's fine when it's cold, but as soon as it gets hot, it dims down to an unreadable level. Yesterday, the warning light came on as I had a blown bulb, and I could...
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    Pressure Washer

    Hi mate, yes it is a proper karcher accessory, but it's not very good when compared to the other 3rd party foamers. It's feels very cheaply made, and just doesn't foam very well.
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    Pressure Washer

    Decided on getting the Karcher k4.99 later today, so excited!! lol :D
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    Pressure Washer

    Halford's also do their own brand of power washers, and for general car cleaning, I've found them to be good, and cheap! (~£40)
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    Where do I get Audi sat nav CDs from ?

    Hi mate, it is not possible to add safety camera's to the databases. European CD can be had from Audi dealers, and sometimes eBay.
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    S8 Gearbox / ECU issues + 'Safe or Limp Home' mode

    I would take it back to Audi and get the £500 back! You went in with an issue, they charged you £500 to fix it, but it is still not fixed! Mine is a 2002 with 55k miles too! So now I'm getting worried! lol Post the same question over on tyresmoke, the A8/S8 forum is very active on...
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    Who does Re-Maps down south?

    VAGCHECK are based in and around the London area if that's any help? Click on their section within the forum for more information.
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    Squeals & Clicks

    Probably TSN? It's the most active A8/S8 forum.
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    Running problem, 225 model

    MAFs can be cleaned, but as any resolution is it simply unplug the car and go for a drive. If this cures your problem, then you have a faulty MAF. If not, you can always just give your MAF a clean. Get yourself over to www.tt-forum.co.uk you will get many knowledgably people on there, and...
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    Audi S3 Key Fob replacement/spare cost

    Yes that's correct mate. Take the blade and chip out, and just putting it in the new housing. It's as simply as that!
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    Exhuasts! Newbie!

    Get yourselves over to MIJ in walsall, bham. They are simply great when it come's to custom exhausts. Whatever style, whatever sound, they can do. Maz (one of the owners), is a user of this site too, and has a lovely S3. See - www.mijperformance.com for more information. Call them, and they...
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    Bank robbery shooting!

    Heard it earlier on the radio too. It's shocking stuff!
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    VAG-COM

    1. Cannot reset the key password easily with vag-com, dealer job only. 2. Not sure about the CD title 3. Instructions are in the manual for programming the seat positions to the key 4. It'll still be a while bringing out the AMI. There are companies out there which will retro fit these in...
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    Anyone tried this??????

    Try fixmyradio.com (or .co.uk), they are very well known, and do a good job! FYI, if you replace your head unit, it won't effect the Bose system, provided you use the correct wiring harness for the Bose system.
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    Service and car history

    Cam belt is every 60k or 4 years. Call up the garage that did the 60k miles, and ask them if the belt was changed. If not, get it changed asap. Also get the water pump and tensioners done too. Cost for all should be around ~£350. Haldex oil needs changing every 20k, and filter needs...
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    A3 Paint Warranty claim declied !!

    That's bull mate! Tell them that the bubbles are coming from the inside outwards, not the other way round. Hence a defect. Keep pushing mate, and they'll sort it out!
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    Rolling Road/ VW Rescue Open Day!

    Alright Will! I'll hopefully be there if my oil leek gets sorted (which it should be by then). Will confirm in the next couple of days. S8 power.... grrrrr :)
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    S3 breakers or new parts where to buy?

    Also try Sandburn in Coventry. One of the largest VAG breakers around. They may have something.
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    Autosmart Tardis now in stock

    Hi Rich, does this get rid of flies which are stuck on? Also, how is it applied? Simply spray on, leave, then rinse off?