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  1. seafar99

    A3 1.8t 150 temp question

    Sounds like your thermostat is needing renewed.
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    Exit point for sunroof drainage channel?

    Wow!, thanks for the indepth reply, going by what your describing it would seem that there Must be 'Rear Sunroof- Drainage pipes' that I've failed to locate. I've managed to feed a flexible plastic pipe down both Front drainage channels, didn't see or realize there are two at the back! These are...
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    Exit point for sunroof drainage channel?

    After finding water in my A3 8l drivers footwell and the footwell behind the driver yesterday, I've stripped off the scuttle panel but found no blockages or any signs of ingress. I then opened up my sunroof and fed through a long length of plastic tubing down the drainage channels. Am I right in...
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    Flashing 'Service Inspection' at Mileage window

    How do you re-set this, it flashes for about 1 minute then returns to mileage. I've tried pressing the holding the right hand speedo and pressing the left hand speedo knobs but it just cycles through the DIS check list and finishes at OK. Any help would appreciated.
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    1998 A3 1.8t Starting Issue

    Audi A3 1.8T AGU Engine Hi, i was having problems re starting car when warm as well as high revs on first start up. Having scoured this site i ordered a 'crank sensor' and everything seemed to sort itself out. A month later ie now, im having the same problems, engine turns over but struggles to...
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    Any Audi Independant Service Engineers in the Central belt?

    Looks like I've got problems with my Mk2 TT Roadster convertible roof Hydraulics. Anybody recommend anywhere to rectify in the central belt area? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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    What have you done today?

    I had high revs (2000) problem, on start up as well as problem starting when engine was hot. So ordered a 'crankshaft sensor' and fitted it today, took me 50minutes all in and problems sorted. Very happy :icon_thumright:
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    POST PICS OF YOUR CAR IN HERE.

    Very nice!
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    Thermostat on an S3?

    I had the same problem with mine. Changed the thermostat, problem solved. As the temp gauge doesn't start to register till water temp reaches 60* , it can take a while ,especially in freezing outside temperatures.
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    TT Mk2 Roadster Ariel

    Thanks, just ordered a 4.7" Mugan Power Carbon Antenna
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    TT Mk2 Roadster Ariel

    Hi folks, I'm mostly found on the A3 8l section but I've rather impulsively bought myself a 07 2.0T TT Roadster. The rear wing Ariel looks slightly antiquated is there anything you can replace it with to make it work just as good but look more modern i.e short stubby? Any photos and links...
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    rear bootlid badge

    Thanks , but I think I prefer mine with badge. but I'm liking the rear wiper blade Does anybody else have the rear wiper park on the right?
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    rear bootlid badge

    Has anybody got a photo of the badge less rear tailgate ?
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    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Yes ,the bottom bolt is awkward to get to but the 5mm Allen key socket worked a lot better than the 10mm socket. An hours work and not much more than a £10 for the parts.;)
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    A3 8l 1.8t thermostat location

    Quick update, changed the temperature sensor first as it's the easiest - still no change in the gauge . Changed the thermostat, both housing bolts are 10mm socket headed But also have 5mm Allen head socket centre's which was the way to get proper purchase on tightening, anyway topped it up with...
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    my dolphin grey s3

    Looks just spot on