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    A4 MMI Iphone / Ipod Issue

    Hi All, Just taken ownership of an 08 A4 3.0TDI Quattro. I bought two cables for the MMI plug in the glove box. One for a USB cable and One for the ipod / Iphone. I connect a USB stick and it works a dream, however if i use the iphone cable it just says the device is not working or...
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    S3 Knocks

    Hi all! Had my s3 for a couple of years and have a couple of issues. Knock 1 When I turn the wheel in no particular direction, at low speed you sometimes get a light knock just the once which you feel slightly through the steering wheel. Nticable when parking. Audi replaced the steering...
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    S3 Concert Stereo Ipod Connection or aftermarket head unit

    Hi All! I have finally taken the leap from my a3 quattro to an 07 S3 and its awesome! I was so excited that i forgot to check to see if it has the connection for the ipod in the glove box. It doesnt and there is no plug in there either. Any ideas how to connect it other than a crappy fm...
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    Misfire on Cylinder 1

    Hi All! got a really bad misfire on cylinder 1. The garage cant find the problem and thought you might have heard of this... they have run a scan on the ecu (dont think it is vag com) and it says closed circuit on injector 1. They have swapped injectors over with no difference. They took...
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    1.8t Quattro Excesive average consumption!!?

    Hi All, Over the last few months i have noticed my average consumption increasing progressively... I cleaned my MAF meter with some IPA spray which i have been told works and the element in the sensor looks shiney and clean. I have also noticed there is quite a bit of turbo lag and when the...
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    Help! Will This Engine Fit??

    Guys. Found an engine on ebay to replace my busted one... Mine is a V plate (1999-2000) A3 1.8 Quattro Turbo Sport with drive by wire ( i heard the drive by wire gives some extra power!!??) The one i found is from a 2003 A4 1.8 Turbo with drive by wire but is not a quattro. So...
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    A3 TQS Head tweaks and upgrades? Could do with some advice

    Alright you lot! I put a post up the other day about my cambelt snapping. Im gonna rebuild the top end and while i have the head off, is there any upgrades or tweaks i can do to make the best of a cr@p situation? Would like some more power and im running stock right now. Any ideas of...
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    Disaster! A3 Cam belt failed but not snapped

    Its what everyone dreads- cruising along the m271, slowing down for the last junction and like someone has cut your ham strings, whack! my poor engine falls over. I pull over and join the RAC who kindly took me home. Tried starting the engine but no compresion at all. Starting to panic at the...
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    03 Golf To A3 Wheel PCD???

    Hey guys! Im Looking to buy some 19" Wheels from a Guy who had em on a 2003 Golf... Do you recon they will fit my 1999 A3 TQS, without scrubbing and is the PCD the same? Cheers Dave.
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    Revo with standard exhaust?

    Guys, Im lookin to do a remap- most likely a revo... I have a cai but standard exhaust on my 99 qts. Is it worth getting a performance exhaust? I would rather not as i like my quiet tail end. I heard alot of exhausts (like miltek) dont actually improve the flow? Any ideas? Cheers, Dave
  11. Fandango80

    Big Knock from Suspension A31.8QTS

    Hello fellas. I have been putting off changing my creeking arb bushes for a month now and the other day i noticed a small knock coming from the front right side when i go over bumps at slow speed... About a week later, it is now a much more noticeable knock from both sides at slow and medium...
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    18" or 19" A3 Alloys WANTED

    Hey all, Hope this is the right section to post a wanted message but if its not, let me know and il remove it... Im after some second hand alloys for my 99 a3 TQS. Either 18 or 19 inch is good- Any make/ style and condition considered. Im on a bit of a budget right now so if any of you guys...
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    Bose Head Unit Audio input?

    Hi, Does anyone know if the bose head unit in my 99 A3 TQ Sport has audio inputs in the back for things such as dvd players etc? It has the cd changer and bass box factory fitted, if that makes any difference. Cheers Dave.
  14. Fandango80

    A3 Noisy tensioner or water pump bearing?

    I have had my A3 1.8T Quattro for 4 weeks now and about a week after i had got it, a noise from near the auxilery belt started at random times. It sounds like an intermittent screaching sound but its not the belt slipping.It is usually quiet but sometimes it gets louder and it usually happens...
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    Repalcement Air Filters & MAF Sensor Myth

    Guys, I am looking to upgrade my air filter to either a K&N induction kit or replacement panel filter. I have heard many stories of the oil from the air filter, getting into the mesh on the Mass Air Flow sensor and stopping it from working correctly. Is this a myth or has it actually...
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    Audi Coupe80 2.2e(89) want a little more power

    Hi there. I have owned my Audi 80 Coupe 2.2e for a few months now. What great cars they are! It has done 94k genuine miles so the engine is good and strong. It runs flawlessly but im finding myself wanting a little more power. Im not looking for huge turbo upgrades or Nitrous etc... Im ok...