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    Which other abs pump part numbers work with my car?

    Hi mate For a part nunber best bet is to call audi or look on google for an abs pump repair specialist. I had mine replaced under warranty, total cost was 1200 pounds. That was for the whole abs pump as the hydraulic pump was faulty and not the abs ecu, which can normally be repaired. Im...
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    Audi A3 Clutch noise

    what brand clutch and flywheel was it? Might get this done soon as my cars on 90k. I think the specialist here also charge a bomb...
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    audi a3 09 CR tdi -abs esp brake fault red flashing light

    Hi there Recently started my a3, on a cold engine and had the red check brake light flash, but don't think the abs and esp lights were on, I turned the car off and on and it cleared. I then went to the garage on the advice that my front brake pads and discs needed changing. These were changed...
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    Will BBS CS-5 18" alloys fit an audi a3?

    Looking at said wheels.. just wondering if they would fit a 2009 2.0 tdi s-line sportback. Info I got on them are: 18 x 8.0" 5 x 112 ET40
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    Lag in higher gear A3 CR 2.0 tdi

    hi cars been running fine but last week i decided to put in shell uneleaded instead of the v power i normally use, I done this twice and put in around £20 each time. I then went back to v power but my cars been making some noises and for example when I used to put it in 6th gear at 40mph it...
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    Looking for best remapper.

    AKS tuning in Bedford. Recommended by loads of members on the mk5gti forum, im sure they would do a good job.
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    Dye coming off leather seats :(

    Just dyed the leather seats on our audi a3 on friday using gliptone scuffmaster. All looked well after I had done it. I do feel I put a little too much on the outer panel facing the pillar but then again no one will be sitting on that area so I wasn't too fused. I have just conditioned them...
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    Best oil for 2.0 tdi cr engine

    Asked my mechanic and again he says its ok to use 5w40 even on the CR diesel engine as its better at higher temperatures, would it be ok to use this then? Millers CFS nanodrive racing engine oil - I used this on my mk5 gti and never had a problem.
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    aux sound quality low on rnse headunit 09 a3

    Hi what aux brand are you using if I may ask? the mk1 version, I bought a 2gb sd card and the music quality is amazing... Not looking to go fully bluetooth although I do have a phone prep in my armrest but its for some old phone :(
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    aux sound quality low on rnse headunit 09 a3

    I have an aux port next to the handbrake and bought a 3.5mm lead from maplin to plug into my phone. Sadly, the sound quality is not what I expected. I have been told a bluetooth adapter that plugs into the aux would give a better sound quality from my phone? What other options do I have? I...
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    Best oil for 2.0 tdi cr engine

    haha my mechanic insists on millers all the time but I'll just go with quantum or castrol edge. Thanks :)
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    Best oil for 2.0 tdi cr engine

    Cheers guys. So its between http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-88210-millers-oils-nanodrive-ee-longlife-5w-30-full-synthetic-engine-oil.aspxhttp://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-88210-millers-oils-nanodrive-ee-longlife-5w-30-full-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx...
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    Best oil for 2.0 tdi cr engine

    Got an a3 09 170 cr engine Been told 5w30 is better than 5w40 but mechanic still recommends 5w40. Usually i run millers nanodrive 5w40 cfs on my gti. But as this is a diesel which millers oil would be best? When i went on opie oils and put in 5w30 a lot came up. I just want the best and...
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    Audi A3 Sline Black Leather Seat Colour

    Hi Is the seat colour the same as the prefacelift sline leather ones? Mine are 2009 sline leather seats Reason Im asking is Im looking into putting some leather dye on some scuffs... But need the right colour obviously. I Rang Audi, they just said theyre straight black but couldnt give me an...
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    Floor mats - any good quality, good suppliers?

    anyone used hitech rubber mats offered by UKCARMATS.co.uk? They're 25 quid for the A3 and are apparently fully tailored and premium quality.
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    Worn oil pump hex drive shaft on MY09 2.0 TDI

    what mileage did you change it? Thanks for the info.
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    Worn oil pump hex drive shaft on MY09 2.0 TDI

    cheers for that. So the gear driven engine with the updated balance shaft and the new 100mm key and i wont have any problems at all?
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    Worn oil pump hex drive shaft on MY09 2.0 TDI

    Ok thanks for that. How many miles has it been since you changed it and do you check it every service? Do you change your oil regularly, the reason I ask is because my cars been run on Longlife oil services, every 18k, which Im hoping hasnt increased the chances of the oil pump going pear...
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    Just Got an Audi A3 170 S line CR Engine :) - Few quick Questions

    Cheers matt, appreciate the informative advice. Does anyone on here use 5w40 millers nanodrive racing engine oil? Was told I can use this, even if its a different specification. Is non LL oil ok?