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    3.0tdi 272 coolant warning.

    The warning just came on and as per the picture I’ve to top it up. This is the second time I’ve had to top it up in the last four months. Has anyone any thoughts on what I should get checked to diagnose a leak? Thanks.
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    Small bubble under paint

    I’ve had the car three months and only noticed this last week. Any thoughts on stopping it from getting any bigger? Would a dab of lacquer contain it? Thanks.
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    C7 S tronic with Quattro issues

    I’m hoping forum members with 7 speed s tronic and in particular combined with Quattro can share good and bad experiences with the twin clutch gearbox. What symptoms to look out for etc Has anyone had a mechatronics failure even if the oil and filter is changed every 38k miles? A...
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    New discs and pads for 2015 C7 3.0tdi 272 PS

    Would anyone have any recommendations on new discs and pads both front and rear for model as per title? I can only find ones for the pre facelift 245PS version but are they both 345mm at the front? Thanks.
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    Rear cup holders retrofit.

    As per title I have a cup holder to retrofit but it just doesn’t sit in Can anyone confirm the part number?
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    First OEM upgrade didn’t go quite to plan!

    Even though I prefer the face lift s tronic gear knob I still think the golf ball s tronic gear knob is the best I went thru the worry of the heat and twist when fitting one to my wife’s A3 8p years ago. So I bought an OEM s tronic gear knob with no gaiter thinking that the knob would use the...
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    Wireless iPhone charging not working.

    I’ve a dec 14 facelift A6 with MMI and wireless phone charging. I picked up two weeks ago and charging didn’t work but I thought it might my iPhone X but I tried it on a charging mat and it works. I also tried a second iPhone X and it didn’t work. Has anyone any tips that might get it...
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    Picking up 3.0tdi 272 bhp BE saloon next week

    Hi to all, I’ve only ever been on the A3 8p section for my wife’s A3 which she will be keeping as still a great car. Decided to treat myself to a late 2014 facelift 3.0tdi 272 black edition saloon Would anyone have any buying advice for this model? Many thanks
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    Oil after long life service

    I hoping someone here can help me from thinking I'm going mental but just got wife's 2007 SB 2.0 Tdi 170 s-line DSG serviced as per the date rather mileage as per service indicator.(serviced last 09/2011 at 39k miles, serviced today at 51k miles) All good there from Audi South Dublin, missed...
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    Expected Mpg 07 2.0Tdi 170 S line sport back DSG

    Hi All, I was wondering if members could post their real world MPG figures so I can compare to my wife's 2007 SB 170 DSG 48k miles F.Audi Service History It's a great car but with a 60% motorway 40% urban mix of driving it only get 430miles to a tank. Some things that may be...
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    07 170 2.0tdi DSG, worse mpg after new mechatronics

    Hi All, Wonder if anyone can help, I have a 2007 2.0tdi 170bhp DSG S-line Sportback with 46k miles and FASH. It was never as good as I had hoped on diesel but since a new mechatronics was put in it's worse! Last full tank only 405 miles from full to showing 5 miles range and that was...
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    deactivate suspension VCDS

    As per title, I am trying to disable the suspension on a 2008 using VCDS but when I change the setting to 10 the save option is greyed out. Would anyone have any experience of this? thanks
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    RnS e (193 G) upgrade from Symphony II+

    hi Guys, sorry if this has been asked beofre but depsite extensive searching I can't find the answer I have 2007 Sportback with ipod and Bose I put in 2011 BT module before Christmas, link to ebay below, eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace It works great with SDS etc. I've now...
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    07 Sportback S Line, mods so far to bring it up to date

    Thanks to the superb info on this forum I have been able to get the mods listed below done (Bought the car with 38k miles FASH(long life) DSG oil and filter changed at 38k, Factory extras are Bose, iPod, MFSW, heated seats, Pan roof, rear sensors, 18" BBS multi spoke, rear sunblind)...
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    oem bluetooth module connected and coded, iphone 4 can't connect

    As the title says I've connected up the new OEM bluetooth module I got yesterday, I coded it, details below, no faults found yet when attempting to pair both mine and my wife's iPhone 4 can\t see the module. My Macbook Pro can and an iPhone 3G did and then when attempting to pair it failed...
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    Identifying oem bluetooth model version

    I am looking to install an OEM bluetooth model in a 2007 A3 SB with Bose and concert head unit. I've read various threads listing different versions which distinct in their letter following the commmon serial number(K has firmware problems and D only has basic functionality) I've been sent...
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    Softening A3 Sportback S Line suspension

    I know it might sound unusual but on my wife's 07 A3 2.0TDI 170 DSG S Line I've found the suspension too hard when going over Irish potholes. Hence I was looking for a damper/spring change that might maintain the lowered ride yet provide a softer set up over the bumps and poor roads. The...
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    A3 S Tronic gearbox S3 S tronic gearbox differences

    Hoping an expert might kow this! The transverse 6 speed gearbox from an 2009 S3(not sure when the S3 switched the 7 speed longitundal DSG) is it different to the 6 speed DSG in the a 2007 Audi 2.0 Tdi sportback?
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    just got 07 A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi S line, advice on suspension knocking needed.

    Firstly thanks to all the replies on this forum which have been beyond helpful(didn't know about injector issue and now Audi UK are going to change them and the loom) I can't post a picture here for some reason but here's the link http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2794569/photo.JPG Spec is 2007...
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    2007 2.0 TDI 170 DSG, very jerky 1st gear!

    Hope a DSG expert can help! Picked up my 2007 2.0TDi 170 DSG Sportback 37k miles last night and all is well apart from the jerkiness of when you are moving from a standstill e.g. getting a ticket at barrier of car park and want to move off slowly but first gear bangs in a throws the car...