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    Next car.

    What year and mileage is it and what price are you thinking ?
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    Yeah i really don’t know what to do as the epc light came on again today but just restarted engine and it went away does anyone know if a new is12 turbo would stop the metallic rustle noise i get at around 1500-2000 rpm that some of the s3’s has aswell ? And would a new is12 just be the exact...
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    It is about 59,000 miles and 8 years old
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    Surely if it was that simple then the garage could have done that when the car was with them ? Was thinking about bigger turbo as could be doing with more power as the 1.8 is quite a lazy engine sometimes but then need to pay for remap then possibly a new clutch too with the extra power and...
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    Seen on a few different vw/audi forums that some say you can replace just the actuator and other says you need to replace the full turbo
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    Its an a3 1.8tsfi, really don’t want to pay the price for a new turbo but would rather get it done right the 1st time aswell so not sure what to do
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    Does stuck turbo actuator require a new turbo ?

    EPC light came on 4-5 weeks ago every few days but hasn’t came on again in last 4 weeks, i got it scanned and it came back codes relating to the turbo actuator and garage said it will need a full new turbo as there is no guarantee just fixing the actuator will solve the problem so may aswell fit...
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    myAudi App no longer showing Technical Data for vehicle?

    Mines doesn’t even tell me any specs of my car or anything about it anymore the only thing it has of my car is a couple of pictures, is there any way to get all this back as it used to have all optional extras and stuff like that listed ?
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    Yes it has start/stop but the yuasa website says i need an agm battery but varta website recommends the efb as 1st choice but also gives option for the agm version aswell, my current battery says its an EFB Moll battery which looks like the original battery which would be 8 years old now, so...
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    Yes it has started to come on every couple of days now but i just restart engine and it goes away, car doesn’t feel any different to drive that it usually does, how much did it cost to fix the turbo actuator fault and was there any difference in driving the car from before and after you got it...
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    Good cheap tyres! (deal)

    Look out for costcos black friday deals on tyres this year, last year i got 4 x eagle f1 asy 5’s for £197 fitted for 225/40/18 tyres, the pilot sport 4 was coming in at around £240 at the same time but already had the eagle f1 on my a3 so bought the 4 and can take them back to get fitted anytime...
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    What brand are the original audi batteries ? As would maybe get the same one i’ve got now if the original has lasted so long
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    How much would it be for a new battery and is there any specific brand to go for ? Seen halfords have one for £151 and £25 for fitting it Just had look at your other post there i will have a look at the clip in next few days when doing my monthly oil level checks
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    I presume it’s the original battery that is still in it, i bought the car when it was 5 years old with 30k on the clock, i’ve had it for just over 3 years now and its at 55k miles now i thought the battery would last a bit longer than this yes i had to get the thermostat and waterpump changed...
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    EPC light + start/stop fault ?

    The EPC warning light with start/stop fault error has just started coming on once every few weeks over last few months does anyone know what causes this and is it anything to worry about ? It goes away once restarting the engine and drives fine, i always turn the start/stop off everytime i get...
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    EPC light + Westgate rattle

    I emailed my local audi in glasgow and was told there is no outstanding recalls for my 2014 1.8 tsfi a3 when i asked about a clip for the turbo to reduce the metallic rustling noise that appears at a certain rev point
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    EPC light + Westgate rattle

    What would i need to say to audi to get this clip in my 1.8 tsfi to stop the rattle ? Do i phone my local audi dealer ? I feel like i would just be fobbed off if it was something they need to do for free ?
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    S3 Clutch Replacement

    How many miles did your original clutch last and does the clutch feel light to press ? I see most people usually say an aftermarket clutch is usually heavier than the original clutch
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    A3 8V 1.8TFSI Quattro Resonator delete

    Have you had any problems since the remap ? Thinking of getting my manual 1.8 remapped but worries about blowing the turbo and ruining the clutch, feel like the 1.8 is a bit flat apart from 1st and 2nd gear which is not too bad to 60mph but rest of the speed in other gears is quite poor...
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    Noise from brakes when car isn’t moving ?

    I’ve already had to replace one of the rear calipers about 2 years ago due to getting stuck, doesn’t sound like the calipers are very good on this model 2014 1.8 a3 with the electric handbrake, my last 2011 1.4 a3 never had one problem with the calipers or brakes up till i sold it at 88k miles...
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