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  1. sparkymark75

    Sold Audi Parts to retrofit Audi Smartphone Interface (CarPlay, Android Auto)

    Getting rid of my S3 so removed the following items which I purchased to retrofit Audi Smartphone Interface to my car. All items were fully working when removed. Harman MIB2 Main-Unit (8V1 035 035 C) ("unlocked" unit ready for use in any car (may require coding)) Bang & Olufsen Amplifier (81A...
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    Remove retrofit

    I'm thinking about selling my S3. It currently has the MIB2 and the v2 B&O amp retrofitted to it so that I could get Apple CarPlay. If I remove this and put my car back to how it was (I have the original items I removed from the car; MIB1, B&O amp, centre console insert and AMI connector), will...
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    Door seal - repair or replace

    My drivers side inner door seal has a split in it. Roughly 1.5” in length. It seems like it’s probably from my foot scuffing it as I get in the car. Is it worth repairing with some sort of rubber glue or am I better just to replace it?
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    Selling

    Thinking about selling my S3 and trying something different. I usually trade my cars in but think I’d rather sell this one privately. Where do people usually have the most success? Autotrader? eBay? And what sort of scams should I look out for these days?
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    Weird squeak

    I've had this weird squeak in my car for a while now. It's not your typical rattle or squeak. It only appears when I turn right (typically going around a roundabout) and appears to come from the left hand vent area. It get stays until I straighten up and goes away again until I next turn right...
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    PFL: S3 Xenon to LED Headlights

    I like the look of the LED headlights, especially the LED indicator so I'm looking at swapping out my Xenon lights for the LED lights. If it's easier I don't mind stick to the PFL LED headlights rather than going for the FL ones. Has anyone does this and know what's involved besides two new...
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    Interior Lighting Controls

    I'm wondering if someone that has a FL A3 with the Interior Lighting Pack fitted can do me a favour and post the coding for their 5F module. I have the Interior Lighting Pack on a PFL S3 and have retrofitted the MIB2 unit. As part of doing this, I seem to have lost the ability for granular...
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    Traffic Sign Recognition

    Just wondering if the options my car came from the factory with means I have the hardware installed for TSR and I just need it activated? My car came from the factory with the following (possibly related) options; Parking system plus, front and rear Adaptive cruise control Front Assist incl...
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    MIB Removal Keys

    Does anyone know where I can get a set of Audi removal keys for removing the MIB unit from my car? Or know the part number? I don't want a cheap, flimsy set. Last thing I need is a set of keys getting stuck in the unit. So thought I'd try and source the originals.
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    Coding to VIN

    I've seen places selling "hacked" MIB units where they also offer the ability to code it to your own VIN. They usually charge extra for this. Does getting it coded to your VIN offer any benefit? Or it it better just leaving it as it comes? (Hacked) I'm just trying to understand what the benefit...
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    Retrofit CarPlay

    I have a 2015 PFL S3 with High Nav but not Audi Connect. I understand I have MMI v1. What do I need to do to get Apple CarPlay up and running? Is it an upgrade to MMI v2? What parts would I need? Are the aftermarket options any good? Would I be cheaper in the long run just buying a newer car?
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    Superchips Remap

    Does anyone have a Superchips remap on their S3 8V? I know companies like Revo, MRC, etc are more highly regarded when it comes to VAG cars but was wondering what anyone that has (or has had) a Superchips map on their S3 thought of it. Reason I'm asking is they have 15% off at the minute on...
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    Replace turbo intake elbow

    I'm planning on replacing the OEM turbo intake elbow with one from Forge. It seems to be a pretty straight-forward replacement. The OEM hose clips fitted to the air intake hose, is it worth replacing these at the same time with jubilee clips? Even if not, I'd like to be prepared for one of...
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    Parking System Plus Front Activation

    My 2015 S3 has parking system plus. One thing I liked in my Golf R was that when you parked nose in, the display activated and showed obstacles the same way as it does for reversing in. The Audi doesn't do this by default but I believe you can code it to do so. My colleague at work has VCDS and...
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    Another Scottish newbie Audi owner

    Hi all Just joined the Audi club after buying (last week) a 2015 S3 saloon in Sepang blue with a lunar silver interior. My previous car was a 2016 Golf R, so similar cars but the Audi just feels like a better car. My Golf was manual so the Audi also feels faster being S-Tronic. Tried to post...