Recent content by Max Ivory

Thanks for the speedy response - got it open now by forcing the handle down a bit and then pulling hard to get more purchase. :) Catch seems okay but was quite stiff and gunked up so have given it some WD40 and hopefully will behave itself now.. Good to know re screwdriver trick though!

Hi, about to go on holiday and discovered I my bonnet won't open on my Audi A3 8PA. The main cable release handle under the steering wheel is workingn fine and it pops open, but then the release catch at the front by the grille doesnt open the bonnet. Have tried pushing and pulling etc. Is there...

Cheers Ill give it a go !

Great thanks for the tip, does seem like lack of pressure is the issue one way or the other. Will let you know how it goes.

Hi - I have this same error (00943) on my drivers door mirror not heating up. Is it easy to get to those wires/fuses you mention? Thanks

Hi guys I know there's already quite a few threads on this common fault, but wanted to see if anyone could give me a steer as I'm hoping to get my aircon working on my A3 2005. As I understand it the ECON button staying on means there's a problem activating the system which could be re gas...

Cheers, yes that seems likely and I've seen others mention it as a possible cause.

Thanks Davey Oil level is fine. If PCV would that trigger an Engine Management Light? Mine has just come on. :( Stored sporadic errors on the system which my mechanic found were: - EGR fault - sporadic - Catalytic converter efficiency fault - sporadic

Hi Does anyone have experience of this kind of noisy idling sound on the A3 FSI 2.0 petrol engines? I've just bought this car and don't know if its normal (car has done 109k miles) or whether something needs adjusting to make it run quieter and more smoothly (perhaps the chain tensioner?). When...

Thanks Robin, I'll take a look. Got some other niggles to sort out first, but may come back to do the door lights so will be in touch if I need anything.. Be interested to know the cost of parts etc, feel free to PM me.

Thanks for the quick reply mate, that would probably explain it then! Thing is I had an 2002 A3 Sport 1.8T previously which had them, so I guess I'd assumed it was standard on this model. But that makes sense, as the new car doesn't have the map light or vanity/visor light either. Never mind...

Hi, Not sure if anyone can offer any advice, but I just bought a 2005 A3 Sportback Sport 2.0 FSI. Lovely car overall in great condition, but annoyingly have just noticed that none of the door courtesy lights are working. Neither the red indicators or white puddle lights. The sensors all seem...

Just had my car (A3 1.8 T Sport 2002) nicked last week (!) so looking for a replacement... Ideally: Petrol 5 dr 2002 / 2003 era Please message me if you have something - all offers considered ! Thanks

Thanks Alex, that looks like the issue I’ve got.