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  1. darth_stinky

    Battery Charger help

    Yes, any charger should work, it’s all the same battery technology however if it’s got a CTEK charging point, i’d Go with the CTEK option, that way you don’t have to mess about with connecting to the battery directly... If you get a charger with a lower charging current, it will still charge...
  2. darth_stinky

    Audi A3 turbo problems

    Ps - private sale or garage? If it’s garage you may have grounds to return for repair/refund.
  3. darth_stinky

    Audi A3 turbo problems

    The oil burners are known to suffer turbo filtered (my turbo is wining and needs replacing). What’s the service history like on your car? Load, recent, up to date ? What’s your driving style like? Drive it hard on boost most of the time (I know I do with a new car!!) Turbos typically let...
  4. darth_stinky

    Engine code???

    Oh and have you used the VagCom/VCDS inbuilt help to search? I found this useful when I was troubleshooting my steering wheel issue with the vagcom recently...
  5. darth_stinky

    Engine code???

    I’m struggling to find the error code you’re referencing in your post.. Was there supposed to be a screenshot/picture attached?
  6. darth_stinky

    Smart TV’s

    Which! are raving about the LG Electronics OLED55C7P 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2017 Model) but its bonkers money (IMHO)...
  7. darth_stinky

    Best memory card for dash cam.

    Now this I never knew, time to replace my SanDisk in my Dashcam (also a 512GW!) - last thing I want is the memory card failing and not capturing video at the crutial moment....
  8. darth_stinky

    Battery Charger help

    and this the unit I have... http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/Cars/Battery+Care/SmartChargers/RSC608
  9. darth_stinky

    Battery Charger help

    I've been using the Ring smart chargers for a while now... They have maintenance (trickly charge) and recovery modes for batterys that are not regularly used... They also can cope with a range of battery types, Gel ,etc.. http://www.ringautomotive.com/ Amazon the best price wise unless you...
  10. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    Just dont use a cheap torx bit ;)
  11. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    T50 Torx and a breaker bar (TBH - it was easier than expected)
  12. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    Thanks all - now changed it and all is well!
  13. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    M13? Is that the very small one that holds the ECU on? Precision flat head held in a set of mole-grips did the job nicely.
  14. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    Thanks, that worked a treat (there are two clips, one around the back just behind the cable clip!). Anyone reading this, precision screwdrivers were too short for me. Good old straightened wire coathanger did the trick nicely!
  15. darth_stinky

    Indicator Stalk Replacement - Stuck

    Ok my A3 indicator recently developed a life of their own, indicate left, I get left indicator light come on, indicate right I get either left or a right lights come on. If I just hold the indicator lightly to the right (dont fully depress), the right indicator works fine. So, indicator stalk...