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    Updated DSG Fluid for DQ250

    Just noticed at least in the US there is a new part number (G0521821LDSP) for the 6 speed / DG250 DSG fluid. It is suppose to be a replacement for G052182A2. Does anyone know if it is a new / improved fluid?
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    Strange engine issue with MY16 S3

    This turned out to be a faulty cam angle actuator/sensor. Apparently, if the ECU senses a fault it will disable the ACC. There is no engine check light, although I did see a fault code for cam timing error. The sensor was replaced under warranty it has not happened again.
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    Strange engine issue with MY16 S3

    Another S3 owner from Aus, I have had my S3 for just over 2.5 years and lately I have been getting a few errors. I have had a few time where the headlight would not self-level and stuck at the closest range; then I have had a few warnings about the ACC not available. In the last few months the...
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    should i upgrade to led lights?

    Same can be said about reversing camera, parking system, the ability for the car to turn high beam on and off and the park brakes automatically.
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    should i upgrade to led lights?

    I am into automotive lighting and now that I have had my S3 with factory LED head lights for a few weeks I can hopefully give you some insights. A friend also has an 8V S3 with bi-xenon light and my other vehicle has projector bi-xenon using the D3S globe (same as the A/S3 Xenon) so I have...
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    Took my S3 to the Track- What Did I Do to My Brakes?

    The brakes in most road car when used enthusiastically in the track will suffer. While going to a larger non floating caliper brake system with performance based pads will no doubt improve the performance of the brakes, here are a few things you can do to improve the performance of the stock...
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    jacking up

    The rubber jack pad is there under the trim piece for mine.
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    jacking up

    There are additional 4 jacking points under the car, see the photos for your reference. The front jacking points are not as sturdy as the rear pair so be aware.
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    vcds footwell lights?

    You can adjust the foot well lights from the MMI in terms of brightness or off from there. Maybe it is set to off?
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    Wiper judder

    Bit of an update, second week of ownership and with real rain oppose to the jet washer which obviously has some additive in it the wipers are juddering bad. I have a MY16 saloon and the wiper lengths are slightly different to the SB, the LHS is 475mm oppose to 450mm. Ordered a set of Bosch...
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    Wiper judder

    I am pretty new to the Gtechniq range and have only been using it since the beginning of this year. I have used Rain-X in all sorts of cars and the judder is always bad for VAG cars. I collected my S3 exactly a week ago, took the chance and applied the Gtechniq G1 to all the glasses. To my...