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    S3 8l Unlocks while driving

    Hey Peeps Another problem im trying to resolve on the 8L I purchased, When I open either door or bootlid it will display on the HUD, when I close it will show closed on the HUD. When I put ignition on the interior lights will dim and I can still lock my doors with the button located on the...
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    Traction light on after 20 km/h

    Hey Peeps Been a while since I posted here. I purchased myself another S3 8l recently from a mate. I am try to diagnose why the traction control light would turn on after 20km/h and not go off unless I cycle ignition. The doors wont auto-lock either.. Code on the ABS controller (No coms to...
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    Watermeth pump location and height of pump

    Hi Peeps I would just like to know exactly where a watermeth pump should be installed interms of height vs tank height. I have searched online and see that some setups have the pump higher then the tank itself, others lower then the tank outlet and some just random locations. Does distance...
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    Hvac no heat & communication errors

    Morning Peeps Just looking for some input with regards to my heater unit which is not providing warm air even with the Climate control set to Hi. I tried to log in with Vagcom V.409 and Receive the error "to many communication errors" with group (08), Also I felt the hoses that go to the heater...
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    Gizmo's S3 8L round two...

    Hey Peeps Been driving a mk1 caddy after selling my previous S3 to Kuvi, Spotted this one at a dealership and fell inlove :sign_omg:! Had Sidey come view the car and we Scanned for error codes aswell. The rear wheels were dragging at very low speed and full lock so after some negotiations she...
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    Any advice on getting a S3 8L lower on the rear only

    Hey Peeps I currently have a set of AP coilovers fitted to my S3 8L, Im really happy with the drive I get from the coilovers, which feels better then stock to me but my dilemma is that I cant get the rear any lower, I have removed the adjusters as well. Is there an alternative route to...
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    LCD Display not working, Possible to View on Vagcom?

    Hi Guys I just wanted to know if there is a way to see what your LCD on your cluster is displaying on Vagcom, Mine needs replacing but I would like to see what its showing error wise when I turn the ignition on. Thank you.
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    S3 8L aux water pump direction flow

    Hey Peeps I just want to confirm what the flow direction is of the aux waterpump located on our front craddle. From what I understand its pumping against the main water flow? Im busy installing a new unit in mine, and not really sure if its right.
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    AFR not meeting requested

    Hey peeps I have attached a picture of AFR desired vs current, just want to know if there is anything else to check before replacing the wideband probe. I get the dreaded error of B1 S1 Malfunction in circuit at random times and rosstech has one answer, replace probe. When doing this log MY ESP...
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    38mm Tial WG overboosting

    Hey peeps I have seen some WG threads but dont want to thread jack them so started my own. I am using the bottom port setup with N75, and Im experiancing overboost thou. Would a stronger spring be needed for increase cracking pressure? Im on a 9 psi spring, my boost request is 2200mbar and my...
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    GT2871R oil and water line size and setup

    Hey everyone Just looking for some input on what size lines to use on my gt2871r setup, which I am installing on a 1.8T AMK. Would 1/2" (12mm) braided telfon pipe be sufficient for a oil intlet and would I need a oil restrictor (seems like it has a internal one)? Would a 5/8" (16mm) braided...
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    Is my s3 8l mapped (New 3rd log included)

    Hi Guys New post, i would just like to get input from fellow k04 owners if my car is mapped. I have logged my airflow (003) and boost (115), peaks at 19 psi or so, and then drops off to around 15-16. Thanks Please note the wastegate was reset to 5 psi. till redline.
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    Which Check valve for catch can install

    Hey Peeps Need some assistance, I installed a catch can last week and deleted all the PCV lines under the intake manifold. My car seems to have a really terrible idle and overboosting randomly, VAG code 17705 Pressure drop (checked DV already). On the oil catch tank DIY's I see that they...
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    Black S3 8L '02 From SA

    Hey Guys / Ladies My name is Tiaan, I stayed in johannesburg south africa and recently purchased another 8L audi, after owning the A3 1.8T and a mk4 1.8T both resulting in BT upgrades. Purchased the car about 2 months ago and realling enjoying the AWD :yahoo:. Its a 2002 model AMK with...