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    drivers door replacement what do I need to transfer across?

    i am replacing my drivers door. (2001 5dr) Apart from the mechanical lock, is there anything else that needs transfering across? Im thinking electrical stuff specific to the car / linked to key etc
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    could someone find a part number for me please?

    I need the part number for a thermostat housing / coolant hose flange for a 2001 a3 1.6 it is number 11 in the following diagram many thanks kevin
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    how do you bleed the master cylinder?

    i bled my brakes after overhauling the rear brakes and now the pedal feels a bit spongy. i will try bleeding the master cylinder tomorrow. can you bleed this the conventional way i.e. someone pressing the pedal while you open the nipple, or does it need to be done with a bleeding kit...
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    help neded with winding in rear brake piston

    i am changing the rear pads on my 2001 1.6 a3. firstly, there is not enough space to fully insert the winding tool. however i can turn the piston with the adapter ring and a ratchet. i'm turning it clockwise but it's not going in. it is staying in the same position. any ideas where i'm...
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    are 5-door doors the same as 3-door ones?

    probably wishful thinking but... are 5-door doors the same as 3-door ones? thanks kevin
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    lambda probe conundrum

    i have just been out fitting a new front lambda probe. however, when i went to plug the new one in i noticed that i had been given the after cat rear probe. when i google the part number of the part i was given it also comes up with pictures of the rear probe but described as front probe. can...
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    a/c compressor seized

    the pulley for the a/c compressor had seized regardless of whether the air con is on or off. is it possible to drain the refrigerant swap the compressor and get a specialist to refill the system? many thanks kevin
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    1.6 a3 not getting up to temperature

    hi guys iv'e just noticed my 2001 1.6 a3 is not getting up to 90 on the temp display. this is also confirmed by the readout on the climate control unit. i opened the header tank and it hardly hissed at all, so i guess this points to a faulty thermostat. however, when i sat revving the...
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    Where to get service parts

    i am planning to give my a3 a service soon and was wondering if it is best to get all parts from audi or use a local motor factors. also, maybe a silly question but would my local vw garage stock the parts i need (plugs, filters etc)? many thanks kevin
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    a3 won't start

    A3 1.6 AVU Engine will turn over fine, just wont fire. all lights on dash normal first VAGCOM scan said something like "immobilser prevented engine from starting" i cleared that fault and tried strating again, no joy re scanned it and no faults are now showing. RAC man suspected the...