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    standard speaker size on a 8l

    Hey guy. Does anyone know what size the door speakers are on my a3 8l 1.8t? It's a non bose system. Ive heard 6.5 and 5.5. Need to know what size the front and rear ones are. Thanks
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    reverse light switch?

    Hey guys, think my reverse light swith has gone. Whats the easiest way to change it? Ive heard its best to take out thr battery tray? I tried putting a spanner down the side and i can get to it but its stuck tight
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    A3 8L 1.8T Limpmode / Missfire?

    hey guy, just drove my car and all was ok, then after about 2 miles its gone into limp mode. (severely misfiring / juddering) I managed to get it home and run Vag-com on it with no fault codes. Ive tried cleaning the plugs, maf, connectors the the ignition module with no change. I did notice...
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    Intermittant Puddle / door lights and flat battery?

    hey guy. As the thread title say, my door puddle and red door lights have become intermittent at working. I did have a issue with the dash drivers door open warning light staying on mainly when the passenger door was open but I seemed to have cured that by spraying WD-40 on the drivers door...
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    Audi A3 engine mount?

    Quick question. When I go over bumps and start the engine I hear a squeaking coming from drivers side under bonnet. I suspect its the engine mount but is it classed as the left side or right (depending how im looking at the car)
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    Air Bag Dash Light On?

    Hey guys, The air bag light has just come on the dash and wont go out. Ive run VAG-Com and hasnt thrown any fault codes. Any ideas what to check next?
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    A3 Clutch Size?

    So time has come to replace the clutch and upon looking around on GSF it seems there is possibly two types and clutch to get for my A3 1.8T 1999 AGU engine. my quextion is without taking the clutch out, how do i know what size to get? is it the 220mm or 230mm? Basiclt im wanting to buy the part...
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    audi a3 8l air con relay?

    So my woes continue...... Just got my car back from Halfords and they say my AC system is now all gassed up but still not pumping it through. He said if he pumps it through by hand it works fine (no idea what by hand means) . He said the compressor is working and the fuses are ok and to bring it...
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    A3 8L Air Con Fluid Capacity?

    Hey guys, so ive finaly fitted a new re-charge valve and lost all my Air con fluid. How much does it take from empty? If i buy a ez chill r134a air conditioning recharge with trigger dispenser Will it be enough to re fill it or are these only used as "Top ups"?
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    audi a3 air con valve?

    Hey guys, Is it possible to buy a audi a3 air con valve? I mean the end but were they connect the re gas bottle? It has a black screw cap on the end and ive been told by the garage that the valve is leaking air and shoudl be able to buy a new vavle?
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    Auto Choke Sensor? A3?

    Hey guys. My A3 1.8T 8L has a issue that is baffling me. Basicly when i first start my car, the auto choke kicks in and it revs at 2000rpm then when it gets warm after 5 mins the revs drop down to normal 850rpm. If i turn the engine off and start it again straight away, the revs go back upto...
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    Power steering pump Question?

    Hey guys. Ive got a A3 1.8T and need to figure out if my power steering rack is knackered or if its the power steering pump. Im getting a whining noise when i turn the steering wheel and the engine revs up a tiny bit but im not sure how to eliminate if its the steering rack or the actual pump...
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    Question about water pump / fans not working

    Just a noob question really. How can you tell if you water pump isnt working? My car over heated and i noticed the rad fans wasnt working. The coolant was boiling over almost in the expansion tank. Left the car to cool down and it was fine. Ive just bought a new temp sensor as that wasnt working...
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    Audi A3 Alternator Removal?

    Hey guys, what the easiest way to remove ad replace the alternator on a A3 1999? I mean has anyone got any pics how to do it and what tools are needed?
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    Audi A3 1.8T Electrical System possessed!!

    Ok before i start, you might wanna go get a coffee as its abit long winded. My 1999 AGU 1.8T has developed a fault. Ive owned the car around 4yrs and electronicaly was working fine. About 3 weeks ago my reverse lights stopped working and found the wire to the connector that goes to the Reverse...
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    Part or Part code needed for Reverse switch connector?

    Hey guys. My Reverse lights stopped working and after spending a few days checking the wiring, i have nailed it down to a broken wire at the connector that goes on the reverse switch. The red wire has snapped right as it goes into the black connector on the switch. Mine is the D shaped switch...
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    Xbox 360 Flashed / Backups

    Hey guys, just wondered how many of you have your 360 flashed to play back ups? Ive had mine flashed by myself since i owned it. :-) Just got hold of the new Batman: Arkham Asylum. Hope its worthy of a disc..lol
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    Question: Audi`s, Over rated or poor quality?

    Hey guys. I was just wondering if the brand Audi is over rated as quality. The reason I ask this is that I’ve been a member on here a couple of years and read countless post from members about how much they cost to run after replacing countless parts. Even using Vag-Com to nail down the part...
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    A3 AGU Central Locking Pump?

    Hey guys, My central locking has just packed in. It wont work via the key fob or my clifford remote alarm box. I have located the pump in the boot and when i press lock, the pump is making a wuring noise like its working. Is it possible that maybe a pipe has come off? Or is the wuring noise...
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    A3 Hazard Warning Switch?

    Can anyone suggest were to get a A3 Hazard Warning swtich from new? I rang the stealers today and its going to cost £43 plus VAT!!!! Shocking price. Ive looked on ebay and other sites without any look. The one im after is a 8L0 941 509H. Apparently Audi said the new part number is 8L0 941 509N...