Recent content by merlin2002

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    I have an electrical problem with my audi a3

    i second that, I had loads of issues all at once on my s3, turned out to be fuses on top of battery Rob
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    benefits of 18" alloys

    Its the profile of the tyre more than anything I belive Rob
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    haldex not working no faults

    If its constantly stuck in 4x4 like mine then yes you will be down on power, its just occured to me that if you remove the fuse then we should have only front wheel drive again. Regards Rob
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    revo trial,maff buggerd :(

    Ive heard the ebay ones are crap and dont last too long, I got mine from Eurocar parts plus exchange surcharge, slightly cheaper than audi, but they are genuine BOSCH regards Rob
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    Charging through cigarette lighter socket

    i personaly think charging throught the cigarette socket is rubbish, if I were you get yourself some crocodile clips and fit them to the lead instead regards Rob
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    Holes in bottom of door?

    wow, never seen holes like that before, cant think of any reason for them being there....hopefully someone else can shed some light in to why Rob
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    Engine ECU question

    i belive the chip is soldered in, our ecu's are usually programed via obd2 or on a bench, but as far as I know no openning of the ecu is involved Regards Rob
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    Overheating A3 1.6 Sport when idle/in traffic

    I if the fans are not coming on when the temp reachs just over 90 then I would check your thermo fan switch on the side of the radiator, thats what the fault was on my S3 with these symptoms ps vag-com cannot diagnose the fan control units or if your waterpump is working Regards Rob
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    Anyone own an S3 in Camberley area??

    Cheers paul, nice to meet you
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    Anyone own an S3 in Camberley area??

    HI If you reading this I hope you can help! I need to borrow your car for 5 mins, to plug in my diagnostics cable and see if it reads your Haldex error memory! As ive just brought a unit and i still have the same error so all I want to do is a run a diagnostics on your car, to see if it it...
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    Haldex Gasket

    Hopefully someone can help me out on this one, audi parts couldnt........ theres 3 part numbers (43) 02D 525 345 Round Seal 30x2 (43) 02D 525 345A Round Seal 12x1 43 02D 525 589 Gasket now my question is do i just need the gasket or do I need all 3? Rob