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    2.0 Tdi 143 shaking on accleration

    Cheers for the reply. My car only seems to do it only when driving, no vibrations taking off from standing. I will get another mechanic to have a look over it, although don't really want to spend a small fortune replacing stuff that isnt really wrong.
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    2.0 Tdi 143 shaking on accleration

    Hi, on my 2013 audi a4 2.0 tdi with 110k miles it shakes when accelerating on throttle, for example 60mph in 6th gear and put your foot in gradually the shake goes though the car and can see the gear stick shaking. The shake seems to be able to be controlled with the throttle, doesn't seem to...
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    Facelift model, radio not working?

    Hi, on my 2008 facelift audi a3 the OE radio will not turn on, was like this from when I got it. I believe the previous owner had fitted an aftermarket radio at a stage as when removed I noticed a extra wires with various plugs/aux and even a wire running over to the fuse box inside? On the...
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    Cannot open bonnet - help!!

    That guide must be for an older one because the bolts that hold the bonnet mechanism within the slam panel are on the engine side. Nothing there at the front. For future, if any one comes across this on a later 8P model it seems like you will have to climb under the car and reach up to unscrew...
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    Cannot open bonnet - help!!

    On my 2009 a3 I had to remove the entire front panel to replace the radiator, To make sure it aligned ok when done I closed the bonnet, now I cannot get it open! It is closed firmly on the latch The front bumper is still removed from the car (luckily) , I have tried someone pulling the interior...
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    Engine removal 8p 1.9 TDi - Wiring ?

    My engine in my 1.9 TDi needs replaced. The only thing I have left to do is to remove the wiring and then the old engine can be lifted out. can anyone tell me is there like a main plug somewhere where I can disconnect? Or will I have to over the engine removing every single electrical plug...