What have you done to your A3 (8p) this week

Today I have replaced the original aerial for a DAB aerial, removed the DV+ and binned it (see my Oil consumption post for more info) and hacked away at the spare wheel surrounds in order to put some items under the boot floor without it sitting uneven or creating bumps and bangs.
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leonwilliams said:
Done test run with 8p mirror for puddle light. Hardest part was figuring out how to run wire but sussed it.

Next job fitting reckon full day to do will post pics when done.
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Looking 4ward to the step by step guide with pics , be a big help for members wishing to do retrofit at a later date
 
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Niffty9 said:
Was that straight after a cambelt change? Wonder how you reset this value? Hmmm
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The cam belt only drives the camshafts, the timing chain is on the other side of the engine next to the gearbox and is separate to the cam belt, so that where is with 80k on the car


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Just fitted one oft he cheapo ebay rear wiper arms. Nice little mod for £4! my rear washer wasn't working either but followed the advice and cleaned the nozzle with a pin whilst I had it out, also gave it a little soak in some hot soapy water which brought a load of crap out and now it's working again. Dead easy mod really and cost less than a replacment OEM wiper blade
 
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Just fitted one oft he cheapo ebay rear wiper arms. Nice little mod for £4! my rear washer wasn't working either but followed the advice and cleaned the nozzle with a pin whilst I had it out, also gave it a little soak in some hot soapy water which brought a load of **** out and now it's working again. Dead easy mod really and cost less than a replacment OEM wiper blade
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Pics pics pic's :thumbs up::thumbs up::thumbs up:
 
Replaced cam chain, and tensioner. Following the maintenance schedule on here. Since having the car I have done everything on there.
 
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leonwilliams said:
No worries will do I always pick hardest ones to do lol. Be next week now back on nights.

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Update after a 12hr night shift decided to do this mod wing mirror puddle lights. started at 8.30am finished 4.30pm and I over the moon with the results pics to follow. Need sleep

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leonwilliams said:
Update after a 12hr night shift decided to do this mod wing mirror puddle lights. started at 8.30am finished 4.30pm and I over the moon with the results pics to follow. Need sleep

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The pics and the How To should have been done and posted b4 sleep as plenty off time for that on your days off :thumbs up::thumbs up::thumbs up:
 
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leonwilliams said:
Update after a 12hr night shift decided to do this mod wing mirror puddle lights. started at 8.30am finished 4.30pm and I over the moon with the results pics to follow. Need sleep

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Looking forward to seeing that one!

I've been meaning to post for a while... can't remember when I started this stuff but done a few little bits over the summer.

First I finally got around to debadging and putting pressed plates on:

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Fitted full puddle lights, warning lights and front footwells thanks to @RobinA3... not thanks to the cat that kept knocking the door card over.


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Then upgraded straight to LED's to match the rest of the interior thanks to @t8ups


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Finally finished off the non smokers pack with the flip top lid and 12v usb that sits flush under it.


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Cleaned up the interior, and got a few good pics on a trip to the lakes.


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Next job is getting a headunit!
 

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leonwilliams said:
Ok here s a pic just taken. Will so full write up tomorrow guys
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Was honestly looling for the Batman logo but guess the white light look will just av to do . Nice Job :thumbs up:
 
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Tatey35 said:
Looking forward to seeing that one!

I've been meaning to post for a while... can't remember when I started this stuff but done a few little bits over the summer.

First I finally got around to debadging and putting pressed plates on:

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Fitted full puddle lights, warning lights and front footwells thanks to @RobinA3... not thanks to the cat that kept knocking the door card over.


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Then upgraded straight to LED's to match the rest of the interior thanks to @t8ups


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Finally finished off the non smokers pack with the flip top lid and 12v usb that sits flush under it.


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Cleaned up the interior, and got a few good pics on a trip to the lakes.


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Next job is getting a headunit!
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Never knew @t8ups did led's to change the colour off Cats need to get some off those for my niece so she can light hers up for Xmas :thumbs up:
 
Tatey35 said:
Looking forward to seeing that one!

I've been meaning to post for a while... can't remember when I started this stuff but done a few little bits over the summer.

First I finally got around to debadging and putting pressed plates on:

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Fitted full puddle lights, warning lights and front footwells thanks to @RobinA3... not thanks to the cat that kept knocking the door card over.


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Then upgraded straight to LED's to match the rest of the interior thanks to @t8ups


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Finally finished off the non smokers pack with the flip top lid and 12v usb that sits flush under it.


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Cleaned up the interior, and got a few good pics on a trip to the lakes.


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Next job is getting a headunit!
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Nice mods, have you got the part number for the flip top lighter replacement part??


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samisnake said:
i set the tyres to those pressures recently, so yeah its accurate. temperature im not sure about tbh, unless the temp inside the tyre is warmer than outside temp even if the cars been standing.
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Hi mate got my tpms installed with badly written instructions. It worked for a short while then it stopped working came up fail so I reinstalled went to set it for each tyre pressure it came up different and now won't work. Is there a way to reset the unit ?

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leonwilliams said:
Hi mate got my tpms installed with badly written instructions. It worked for a short while then it stopped working came up fail so I reinstalled went to set it for each tyre pressure it came up different and now won't work. Is there a way to reset the unit ?

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Which apk did you use? I used the one with the alarm mentioned in the title and it's been working stable since I fitted them
 
samisnake said:
Which apk did you use? I used the one with the alarm mentioned in the title and it's been working stable since I fitted them
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I uninstalled it re-installed it's working now but there's another icon not on my screen a orange one. It controls this
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Had a long hard stare at it without the steering wheel and thought i should get off my A**E give it a good clean and do the upper Amp retrofit .:blahblah1::blahblah1::blahblah1:
 
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I uninstalled it re-installed it's working now but there's another icon not on my screen a orange one. It controls this
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Not sure what you mean. It's working now., buy somethings not on your screen?
 
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There's a blue symbol that brings up tyre pressures and temp. Then there's a orange symbol that brings up the screen in the pic above

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Im not using that apk, so mine is different. on the USB stick they sent there should be an apk with alarm in the title. Use that one
 
Why would you install all of them lol.
The instructions they gave weren't clear at all but basically you only need to install one of the files on that USB stick, and I can vouch for the one that says alarm.

Uninstall any of the tpms apps on your unit, unplug the receiver, install the one that says alarm and try again

Edit- reread your post and I understand now. If you installed more than one tpms app, only one can access the receiver at a time and show pressures etc.by having more than one app, you've got redundant apps installed that's why one works and the other won't. Uninstall them, install only one and problem sorted
 
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Why would you install all of them lol.
The instructions they gave weren't clear at all but basically you only need to install one of the files on that USB stick, and I can vouch for the one that says alarm.

Uninstall any of the tpms apps on your unit, unplug the receiver, install the one that says alarm and try again

Edit- reread your post and I understand now. If you installed more than one tpms app, only one can access the receiver at a time and show pressures etc.by having more than one app, you've got redundant apps installed that's why one works and the other won't. Uninstall them, install only one and problem sorted
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Thanks mate just wished they got somone to write clear instructions lol

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Received my Steering wheel back from Jack retrimmed ( you'd decide) but me I think an excellent job done and very glad I listen to a member on here about getting a certain bit extended .
Plus took the plunge and got those Fan Washer Jets ( @mechanic69 Ur off the hook lol ) good quality , easy to fit and bonus I now know I have heated jets so on the whole a good day had .
 

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ch1z64 said:
Received my Steering wheel back from Jack retrimmed ( you'd decide) but me I think an excellent job done and very glad I listen to a member on here about getting a certain bit extended .
Plus took the plunge and got those Fan Washer Jets ( @mechanic69 Ur off the hook lol ) good quality , easy to fit and bonus I now know I have heated jets so on the whole a good day had .
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Nice job that.

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ch1z64 said:
Received my Steering wheel back from Jack retrimmed ( you'd decide) but me I think an excellent job done and very glad I listen to a member on here about getting a certain bit extended .
Plus took the plunge and got those Fan Washer Jets ( @mechanic69 Ur off the hook lol ) good quality , easy to fit and bonus I now know I have heated jets so on the whole a good day had .
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Tatey35 said:
Fitted full puddle lights, warning lights and front footwells thanks to @RobinA3... not thanks to the cat that kept knocking the door card over.
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Is there a guide you used for this? Really interested in doing it to mine, always annoyed me that there were no puddle lights.
 
Jonnie said:
Is there a guide you used for this? Really interested in doing it to mine, always annoyed me that there were no puddle lights.
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Hi yeah I have pics to put up and a guide. But some of the pics didn't come out. I will sort tomorrow.

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Mind cut them smaller than the puddle light so when you push them in to new cut out there tight .
 
Tatey35 said:
Yes full guide here : https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/my-diy-guide-for-retro-fitting-puddle-lights.58244/

Hardest part is cutting the plastic holes in the door card for the light to sit.

Contact @RobinA3 if you want the lights, he makes the full looms ready to plug and play. They look fully OEM, highly recommend.
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Cheers for that. @RobinA3 are you able to PM me the kit price for a 2012 Sportback? I'm assuming the fitting is relatively idiot proof? I just need to find someone local that's able to code them in for me
 
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