Recent content by Pius

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    Audi connect data plug offer

    My car is going in for a auto gearbox recall and have had a foc offer from audi to fit an audi connect data plug foc, to the obd2 socket. Apparently it allows you to have android and iPhone connectivity, fault code reading and better service warnings etc. Has anyone had this offer and should I...
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    Recall - issued 02/09/2022

    I just collected my car today after bypass valve and water pump was changed for £1070.00. Have to take it in for g/box recall and it will be in for 4 days. I asked what the recall entailed and Audi Coulsdon, confirmed that it would be gearbox out, to check the bolt that might come loose...
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    Warm aircon

    Just had the system refilled after 2 years on my 2002 S3. It starts b blowing cool air and then blows slightly warm air from the vents. The pipe on the valve behind the air filter gets cold when the aircon is first switched on and then warms up. I have cleaned the main rad and the condenser some...
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    8l0.863.238 trim clips

    Thanks mate, this explains why I could not find a location for them.
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    8l0.863.238 trim clips

    Hi, I have 2 off the above part numbers that I think come from the boot area or hatch, that were in the rear of the car when I purchased it. Does anyone know what they are and where they go please?
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    A3 Bose Concert Stereo

    Hi AndyMac, I have a Bose chorus system and wanted to upgrade/change the system to accept hands free, blue tooth, usb. There are thee normal issues with N/S/F door speaker crackling, I have re-soldered the amp main connections as well, volume control jumps from zero to max when adjusting and...
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    Damaged under-body panel

    Hi guys, Got all my damage repaired, even the front damage on the rails, that had been done before, through my insurance company and one of their body shops and passed the bill to Halfords.
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    Hi, don't worry sorted now without VCDS thanks. Reset the clock spring, put everything back...

    Hi, don't worry sorted now without VCDS thanks. Reset the clock spring, put everything back, started the car, full left hand lock, full right hand lock and drove forwards for 15metres. ESP light went off.
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    Hi Guys, Need to get rid of my ESP light, after removing the steering wheel. I think the clock...

    Hi Guys, Need to get rid of my ESP light, after removing the steering wheel. I think the clock spring is in the wrong position, as it popped out and I wound it back up and re-fitted it. Not sure if this now needs a new clock spring or can be re-set before I replace it. I am in the Croydon area...
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    Damaged under-body panel

    Thanks MPH, I have contacted Black circles as the tyre's were purchased from them and Halfords were their contractor.
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    Damaged under-body panel

    Not Kwik fit, Halfords. the thing is, I actually told them where to jack it up and they did not listen, even broke the cable tie for the fuel filter, so will have to check that it is not damaged.
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    Damaged under-body panel

    Hi Asim 1, do you have the details of the S3 breaker please?
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    Damaged under-body panel

    Hi, I got 2 rear tyre's changed in May of this year, at a well know garage chain. I was hoovering out the car today and noticed a big hump behind the drivers seat, which I thought was the carpet coming off. When I pressed it, it was solid, so I looked under the car and found that the floor pan...
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    Front door speaker recommendations please

    I had he same crackling noise from the left side door speaker, which used to go when the car warmed up. Re-soldered the connector terminals on the amp, which made no difference. Changed the amp for a second hand one, which made no difference and the crackling is there all the time, so going to...