help needed

  1. SteveA38P

    Call Out mechanic needed? South London

    Hi Guys, I’m in dire need of a good call out mechanic that would be able to do a tiny bit of engine work on my A3 (2004 2.0t tfsi) around the croydon or south London way would be ideal. If anyone knows of anyone who’s not gonna perform major open wallet surgery it would be much appreciated...
  2. D

    Audi A3 2.0 TDI 170 2007 white smoke

    Hi all, I’m looking for some help. I have a 2007 A3 sport back 2.0 TDI 170 that has decided to blow white smoke from the exhaust on acceleration with a strong smell of burning especially when first started or idling. there is no lack of power or problems starting ect. I have had the head...
  3. Q

    A4 B7 2.0Tfsi (Quattro) Oil pressure warning

    Driving home from work, My B7 threw up the Oil pressure warning light for about 10-15 seconds with beeps, I pulled over and heard a rattle (metallic) in the engine bay, Switched off ignition looked around, nothing no oil leak nothing, checked every possible place with my mobile Ramps in the...
  4. C

    Dynamic indicators retrofit help!!

    Hey guys, I’ve recently brought a 2014 a3 8v and before I even had one I knew I wanted dynamic indicators, but am having a proper tough time finding what I need, just been finding led strips that I’ve been told are the wrong thing, I’m looking at replacing the whole rear light for the facelift...
  5. semaj787

    Thinking of slightly modding my S3

    Hey guys and girls, I'm new here. I currently have an 2016 S3 saloon and I'm wanting to do some Mods to it. If someone could help me out, give me a link to something I can buy that's decent or if you own an item your self. I'm not planning on spending big, big straight away. I just want to make...
  6. Chris Parker

    Help please....

    Iv just finished converting my a4 b7 avant from halogen to xenon headlights following the thread on here, however I cannot get my car to accept the new coding on vcds, so at the moment it's set to halogen lights w/o drls, I have been told that I need to upgrade my bcm to the latest model with...
  7. M

    DPF issues

    engine management light came on due to DPF pressure sensor.. has now been changed but light is still on. Any advice on this? car was sent off for a new clutch and they changed a centre sleeve on the exhaust and now car has flashing coil light down to EGT sensor 4.. and now particulate filter...
  8. R

    - DRIVE SELECT - Dynamic D?

    Hey guys, just a quick question, when turning the car on from cold or warm after leaving the Drive Select mode in Dynamic it starts in D not S? Does the dynamic profile still make the car run as if it was in dynamic or is this some sort of auto comfort mode you have to change upon every start...
  9. R

    Drive Select and Alarm

    Hi guys, Does anyone know exactly what each drive select mode does? Also what’s the rough MPG difference between eco and comfort? Does anyone know how good the alarms are on the S3’s? Cheers, Renox
  10. R

    Blueish Exhuast Smoke, Juddering Engine, Revs up down

    Hi I am hoping maybe the community can help clear up in my mind what may be wrong with my car. A3 1.6TDI 2011 Now I have had this issue for a while... every few months my car exhaust will smoke badly with light blueish smoke, my rev counter needle is juddering, I can hear the engine juddering...
  11. ZIPPY2019

    2009 Audi A3 1.6 (102hp) MAF SENSOR

    Evening all, I'm trying to find out where my MAF sensor is located on my 2009 A3 1.6 8P Sportpack (102hp engine) or if it has a maf sensor at all. I can't seem to find it and am wondering if it is in an obscure location. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I want to do plenty of...
  12. ZIPPY2019

    Where is the best place for GENUINE AUDI PARTS?

    Hi all, Can anyone reccommend a good place to get OEM genuine audi parts for my 2009 1.6 A3 Any pointers would be greatly appreciated Many thanks
  13. A

    A4/B9 sedan (typ 8W) rear bumper removal

    Hi all, would someone please send help in removing the rear bumper? One of the parking sensor went loose and dropped partially inward. I would like to put it back in place so I suspect this need to be done with the rear bumper taken down... Or is there an easier way to achieve it? Thanks!
  14. airbrutus

    Facelift OBD11 Keyboard Help

    I unlocked all menu contents through the following: 5f -> Adaptions -> Locked Menu Contents the keyboard doesn’t work when on my nav screen so I want to reblock it but don’t know what all the bytes are to do so. looking for a list of the bytes or just the specific byte. Appreciate all the help
  15. A

    Audi A3 8p rear amplifier multimedia

    Hey all! I am new here on the forum and I have some questions about different types of multimedia for Audi A3. what types do you have experience with and which one would you recommend for example from aliexpress? I have a A3 1.4tfsi with rear amplifier
  16. Ste moly

    Seat swapping

    Hi people, New to this so don't know if I'm in the right place but here goes.... I've got an Audi A3 8L and I'm looking to change the seats, I know the later bodies have different fittings but is it much of a job to get the later bodied seats to fit and will A4 and A5 ones fit without to much...
  17. Steven Teixeira

    Gearbox, nothing happening

    Hi there, new member here. I recently bought this 2011B8S4 with a engine problem, none runner, standing for 8 months, i never drove the car, had bearings replaced, according to the previous owner it was driving fine. Problem is there is no gears what so ever, there is also no codes for the...
  18. PleaseHelpMe

    Please Help (there are no playable songs on the device)

    I have an Audi A6 2008 and have the tune2air Bluetooth plug in. The first time I plugged it in it worked perfectly. After I turned the car off and turned it back on it says there are no playable songs on this device. If anyone knows a fix to this please help me
  19. S

    DESPERATE HELP NEEDED!! AUDI A1 S-LINE BLUETOOTH ISSUE

    Hi All, I bought a audi a1 s line 2012 a few months back and have been trying to get the bleutooth audio player to work, i have tried using VCDS to find any issues, i cant. I have tried updating the firmware twice, no luck. The bluetooth comes up saying "bluetooth is deactivated, clikc to...
  20. ZIPPY2019

    A3 1.6 POOR ACCELERATION/PERFORMANCE

    I Have a 2009/2010 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback. (It is now at 66k Miles) I am well aware that it is a slow car but as of recently it has felt slower.] What could I do to restore/improve the cars performance? And does my car have a MAF sensor? I never drove the car new and want to check/maintain...