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Hi Guys, New to the b6 section, Mrs has got a 2004 2.5 tdi Avant, been using the search function and found out how to remove the rear bumper and replaced a faulty Parking sensor, VCDS reported it faulty and was getting the long beep, since replacing it and cleared the error codes, when I select...

Hi Guys, Opinions please so yesterday the Mrs picked me up from the station in the S3 as it was raining, when we got back, she opened the drivers side window while parking (don't ask!) and then yes you guessed it window would not go up again! And it was peeing it down. Like a F1 pit crew I...

Morning Chaps, Need some help/advice my 2001 AMK s3 has started making a strange groaning / grinding noise at low speed moving in traffic and when parking, At higher speeds no noises. So I've searched it on here and looks like it could be the power steering pump, anyway to confirm it ? I...

Hi All, Thought I’d start a build thread as I'm going Hybrid Turbo soon, and it would be nice to have a record of what has been done, the mission has always been to make the car as OEM Plus, my version of how she should have been from the factory. So bought her in January 2012 with 109k looks...

Hi Guys, Can anyone please advise how to remove the cable ends from the shifter, as mine don't appear to have the circlips as discribed in the instructions. Picture attached. Any Help much appericated.

Hi All, Just wanted to say another b5 fitted to a s3! well pleased! really easy to fit, really quick dispatch from B5. fitted this morning. Car 210 bhp AMK with Custom R-Tech remap 127k miles, Before TIP 199 gs = about 248 BHP. After fitting the B5 Tip 212 gs = about 265 bhp on a really warm...

Quick question lads, are pre and post airbag's interchangble on the steering wheels? eg : Would a facelift airbag fit a pre facelift steering wheel? Cheers

Hi Guys, Annoying Knocking noise!! I hate any knocks or rattles on my car, even if it is a high miler I don’t believe there should be any funny rattles or knocks it’s totally my OCD kicking in, my last car Bmw 330d M Sport 180k drove like new, no knocks rattles nothing as I sorted it all...

Hi Guys, Since i bought the car, i have always felt that the map is not quite right, can someone please have a look, seems like its only making about 237bhp. EGT seems high, but if anyone can give more advise that would be great, Saturday 4 August 2012 18:36:52:47470...

Hi Guys, Its been a busy weekend tinkering with the S3, just wanted to say thank you to all the guys who post on here, i don't often, i tend to stalk the site and find a lot of useful info by using the search function. This weekend i used old threads to help me find out how to trace why the...

Hi All, Just wanted to post a how to wire the Comfort indicators (one touch and it flashes indicators 3 times) ideal for lane changing on the motorway, I loved these on my Mk5 GTI and wanted them for the S3 for ages finally found the info for wiring into a 8L. I completed this on Saturday it...

Hi Guys, I have just started getting that dreaded / annoying hesitation problem that 1.8 T’s suffer from and from searching the forum I see quite a few people have suffered from it, but the annoying thing is no one ever updates the thread they have started about it, if it’s been fixed or...

I have been searching on here and seen a few AMK heads have cracked, seems about the same sort of mileage too 100k plus mines done 114k Can anyone advise where to get a replacement head? i have read any 1.8 T head will fit, but the VVT has to be transfered over, is it easy to transfe the VVT...

Guys,Wanted to get a rough price on how much a Head Gasket should cost, using Geniune parts and doing the Water pump and Cambelt at the same time Cheers

Hi Guys, Before I get shot down with this has been covered before/do a search I’ve done a search and could not find a Poll run on the subject. Right here goes since I’ve owned my S3 1 year 6 months, I’ve always run it on Optimax then V Power when the name changed. 2 weeks ago I thought I’d...

I have had a problem with my S3 since October 06!! The back end felt like it was locking up. Was misdiagnosed by Audi Hitchin twice. Haldex Diff!! And then the Controller. It's been to 4 different Garages One was a Diff specialist who gave the best info and price! Only charged me £50 to swap a...

Hello Chaps, Anyone know where I can get a second hand ABS Pump/Control Unit Part number 8N0841574A for an Audi S3. Any numbers/contacts greatly appreciated. Cheers Jit.

Hi Guys, I reported 3 months ago that I was getting a locking feeling from the back end of my 2000 S3 (with ESP) I had Hitchin Audi investigate the problem. Let me start from the beginning I remember the day this first happened. I drove the car on the Thursday Night in Oct, Then Friday morning...

Hi Guys, Not good news started driving the car Friday morning and it felt like the back end of the car was dragging and shaking! Had the Audi dealer checked it out and turns out to be the rear Diff that is knackered! They quoted £2500 for a replacement. Anybody know where I could get may be a...

Hello all, Thought i'd sign up and say hi!! I've got a 210bhp Facelift S3.. Had it now for 7 months and love it to bits! Always had BM's in the past and this is my first Audi and first Turbo car.. All i can say is why did i wait this long top motor loving the drive and creature comforts!! and...