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    Superb S3 for sale

    Cheers....my brain can't be in gear yet. I couldn't find that this morning!!
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    Superb S3 for sale

    Hi guys, one of you might be interested in my S3. Check it out. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190233795486&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009 Thanks for all your advice and help throughout my time on audi-sport. Much appreciated. Kids going into private school...
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    Gearbox Problem - Lost 1st/2nd Gear!

    Just had this too. Been quoted £500 for gearbox refurb+ £150 for clutch + labour etc....around £1000 ish. Just wanted to know what people think. Also what is the exact gearbox code for my 1999 s3? I guess it depends on engine code. Think mine is APY??? off the top of my hea, but car is at...
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    Golf computer not working

    The DIS on my sisters golf gti is not functioning and there is a beep every 30 seconds. All fuses in place - any ideas? Kev
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    CAMBELT NIGHTMARE....What do you think?

    £305 so far...new belt fitted but alas no compression. total cost is going to be £2200....****. In answer to various questions.... All was done at 83k. when i bought car. new belt, pulleys, water pump, i understand all genuine audi, but who knows. had metal impeller pump fitted...
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    CAMBELT NIGHTMARE....What do you think?

    changed 50,000 miles ago....definately within tightest recomendation and 30k inside service schedule do you think I have any comeback on the garage? will they just worm out of it?
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    CAMBELT NIGHTMARE....What do you think?

    Hi all, Yesterday was pottering around in the S3. posted some bits, jumped back in the car, went to start it, wizz wizz no response...weird was only running seconds ago (in fact can't actually rememeber if i turned it off). try again wizz wizz no action.....mmmm few minutes swearing and...
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    My S3 Pictures....

    nice m8. good wheels too. which are they?
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    Ghost Brake Lights.

    Hiya, I think similar fault to this one. Had a good read, but can't see any instructions..... Failed to on 1st time - drained battery - realised what had happened - got car booked in - got pulled (********) -very nice police man (just producer once sorted) - 7 switches later!!! and 4 days...
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    Struggling to find an S3...

    when i was looking - prices varied massively - low amounts for sale means prices can be very spurious. I watched for 4 months before getting the right one. saw 3 or 4 too....
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    High Milage S3's

    When my mate had his chipped the insurance company said they were happy with a power increase of less than 25% so a 225 to 265 bhp is ok......a 210 to 265 is not ok!!!! still an increase in premium whatever, but will depend on your insurance company. As for high milers - i bought mine at 80k...
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    Central Locking Not Central Locking

    it is making a noise...not got round to sorting it yet....which was a bit interesting when i went to fill up and the fuel filler cap was locked.....nearly had the RAC out! lol. fortunately had manual with me and there is a release inside the right boot panel. When you say panel do you just...
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    Central Locking Not Central Locking

    cheers, will check that oout in the am..... where is it? know a simple way of finding the alarm siren mind!!! but maybe prefere not to wake the neighbours!
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    Central Locking Not Central Locking

    Hiya, Just had to lock all my doors and boot individually as the central locking hasn't. Key fob is alarming the car but not operating the central lock in either direction vague wirring noise in back of car... Any ideas wether this is a simple job or not?