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    A3 clutch issues

    Hi all I am looking for some opinions from those who have experienced issues with their clutch over the years, or who just know what they are talking about, unlike myself.. :-) I have an A3 8P 2004 model with 150k on the clock. I bought this with 45k on the clock in 2007 so as far as I am...
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    Front airbag sensor replacement

    Hi I have a faulty front airbag sensor on my 2004 Audi A3. I have sourced a 2nd hand replacement and thought I would replace this myself as it looks to be a simple job from looking at my Haynes manual. Typically this simple job has turned into a nightmare. The problem is the two socket head...
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    Auxiliary Heater (Z35) - DTC

    Hi all I have done a scan for DTC's on my Audi A3 2.0 TDI 2004 and I have the following 2 DTC's. I didn't even think my car had an Aux Heater? I have looked through the manual and the fuse (F30) is the only thing that mentions the Aux Heater, and there isn't even a fuse in that spot anyway. Can...
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    cracked door card arm rest

    Hi all Does anyone know the genuine part number for the arm rest thats part of the drivers side door card? Mine is cracked quite badly, basically, just the part thats in the highlighted area on the photo on the below link. Better still, if someone has one to sell in grey that would be great...
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    Car depreciation opinions

    Hi all I'm getting a little bored of my 04 A3 TDI now so I have been looking at the A4 Black Editions or the slightly older B8 Special Editions and I like what I see immensely (more so the Black Editions). I've never really been one to buy brand new so I would be looking at something up to 2...
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    ABS reluctor ring

    Hi all Just a quick post in the hope someone with experience with the A3 8P ABS system can advise me on an issue I am having with my ABS. I have recently replaced the rear left wheel speed sensor due to a VAG code but the code still remains. I want to inspect the ABS reluctor ring to find out...
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    ABS issues

    Hi all I have the following code when scanning with VAG-COM: 00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46) 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent I have swapped the above sensor but the code has come back. As the code suggests, this is an intermittant issue with the sensor as when...
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    Vag-Com error code help/Engine/ABS/Xenon

    Hi Recently, i have a few problems with my Audi A3 2.0 TDI. Firstly, occasionaly, when the car is idle, the usual RPM of roughly 750-800RPM rises to 1000-1100 RPM. This isnt causing me any particular issues but I know it didnt used to do it. I scanned the car using VAG-COM and the following...
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    ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

    Hi I have managed to snap my rear left wheel speed sensor on my Audi A3 when trying to remove it due to a recent scan by VAG-COM identifying this to be faulty. My question is, before I try this weekend, if i remove the brake caliper and the brake disc, will I be able to push the wheel speed...
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    Audi A3 drivers side door lock not working

    Hi all I have posted previously regarding being unable to access my car however audi have sorted the key fob out so I can now gain access. The key however, when used on the drivers door does not work. I can see the issue but I was wondering if there are any details of how to get to the back of...
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    Is there any method to re-program A3 key fob?

    Hi I have a 2004 Audi A3 and my key fob does not open or close the car. I am also unable to open the car manually with the key but i suppose thats a seperate issue as I havent attempted to open the car manually for a year or two. Fortunately, i can leave my window down so as to not get locked...
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    Totally locked out of Audi A3

    Hi all Not too sure if this has happened to anyone before, but today when I got to my car to drive home from work I am unable to open the car. At first i thought its probably the battery in the key fob so i went and bought a new battery. I am still unable to get into the car. The key also...
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    Audi A3 - Bose Amp - Help please

    Hi I have an 04 Audi A3 with the factory Bose sound system installed. Recently, instead of music coming from my speakers, all I get is a low clicking with a noticble gap between clicks. I believe the amp is faulty or something has become loose. I have checked all relevant fuses etc. This...
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    Rear drivers cubby hole - Bose Amplifier

    Hi all This is probably a really easy question for a lot of you guys but how to I get into the rear driver side cubby hole in the boot? Are there screws or a latch? I had a quick look just now but couldnt see anything obvious. I am not getting any sound out of my bose system all of a sudden in...
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    Help with A3 Audio

    Hi I have a 2004 Audi A3 TDI with the Audi Concert Audio System and Bose sound system. Today, I switch my radio on as I do every day and I do not get any sound out of any speakers. All I get is a clicking noise which I can hear out of the front speakers in the door. I can't recall doing...
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    Need help: Replace EGR Solenoid

    Hi all I have the below DTC and I have already removed and cleaned the EGR valve. I have spoken to Audi and they think its either the vacuum pipes to the EGR valve that need cleaning or the EGR Solenoid is faulty. I think the vacuum pipes are ok as when i disconnect this from the EGR valve and...
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    EGR Solenoid where on this photo?

    Hi all Audi A3 2.0 TDI I am new to the forums and I have been looking through for advice and to gain knowledge so I can resolve a problem I have at the moment with my EGR as below. I have cleaned the EGR valve but the error just comes back again shortly after driving. I have taken a photo of...
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    EGR System - Help required

    Hi I have a 2004 Audi A3 8P chassis with 83k on the clock. I have the following DTC error: 1 Fault Found: 16785 - EGR System: Insufficient Flow P0401 - 000 - - - Intermittent Freeze Frame: RPM: 1575 /min Torque: 44.0 Nm Speed: 55.0 km/h Load: 10.6 % Duty Cycle: 14.7 % Bin. Bits: 11000000...
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    Help with VAGCOM scan. EGR System

    Hi I noticed the Engine Management Light has become lit on my dash recently, therefore I scanned for DTC's. The VAGCOM output below shows all the details for my A3 2004 2.0 TDI (80,000). I am not noticing anything major with the car, however the engine when idle is not as smooth as it once...
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    EGR System: Insufficient Flow

    Hi all I have a 2004 A3 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles and my Emission Control System light has recently become lit. I have done a VAG COM scan and I am getting the following: 1 Fault Found: 16785 - EGR System: Insufficient Flow P0401 - 000 - - - Intermittent Freeze...