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    License plate light works only when boot open

    I did a search on the forum and google and couldn't find any relevant hits. (Now that's out the way). So another new gremlin which I'm wondering if anyone has experienced. Car is a 2014 8Vs S3. In brief it has OEM LED Number plate lights from factory... if I pop the boot open the lights come...
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    What's this German message?

    Hi Guys, Haven't got access to VCDS but getting this error everytime I get into the car. 2014 S3. fahrzeugelektronik störung vor dem aussteigen p einlegen. bitte service aufsuchen Not having any symptoms other than the message popping up. I have extended warranty but thought I'd get some...
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    Audi S3 saloon cruise control not working all the time.

    Morning Guys, Weird issue.... did a forum and Google search but nothing really. My cruise control doesn't always work. This is an issue that' gradually got worse in last couple months. Sometimes cruise control turns on.... other times nothing.... no green light nothing. No error codes either...
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    My recent issues (water leak, water pump, injector)

    Hi guys, Just thought I'd make a post on my recent issues. Car: MY14 Audi S3 Saloon Thankfully i have extended warranty!!! So for those who read my last post I had a coolant leak where I was topping up the expansion tank. This was nearly 2 months back and they replaced the water pump...
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    Coolant leak S3

    HI guys. I know there are threads on this but just if anyone looks. I have a 2014 Audi S3 saloon... leaking coolant and no obvious sign of leakage but was filling every 200 or so miles from min to max. Went in today... turns out need a new water pump. Luckily still under extended warranty...
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    Furious after MOT and brake fluid change!

    Went in for its first MOT... 3yrs old so did the brake fluid change too. All good charges £108 for both... was happy was lowest price ever paid! Our service centre roof came down so it's at a temp site so they had take car elsewhere for MOT. About 6/7miles down the road.... let's say 10mins...
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    HELP PLEASE - My Audi S3 Stronic keeps stalling. VCDS log added

    Hi Guys, Have a problem with my car today. The car is under warranty but I still have the weekend to get through (Also I prefer to think of you guys as the expert than the Audi Mechanics Who couldn’t even spot a nail in my tyre!). I also like to know roughly the issue and solution prior to...
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    Was this you today... Blue APR TTRS?

    I am a 8v S3 owner myself but was in my white toyota yaris on the A46 going towards Leicester AT 9.40AM ish today and I see this audi behind me coming up.... I slow down and swing left between two cars to let you pass and you left me disappointed :(. 2011 (won't mention plate) Blue TTRS with...
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    Audi A3 8V Reverse Camera (High) DIY Retrofit guide!!

    Finally... it is here! A retrofit/DIY guide for fitting a reverse camera (high) in detail to a 8V. I use this forum from time to time and its my turn to return something back! When I had my 8P, I was handing out the SDS hack for the RNS-E mk1 (which I still have should anyone need) but now I...
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    VCDS Fault Code - MY14 Audi S3 Saloon

    Can someone with some know how please explain the faults I have received? Current issues: Disconnected battery for couple hours and now Start/Start does not work. At 1st I got a message saying "Automatic start/stop: system fault! Function unavailable". Restarted car and now it still does not...
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    battery removal

    Did a search and found no info (from my mobile!) I have a S3 saloon and want to remove the glovebox area which may require disconnecting the knee airbag from its connector. When working with airbags I've been advised it's safer to disconnect the battery (only negative terminal required to be...
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    Buying an Audi S3 Saloon

    Hi Guys, I am (maybe was) a proud owner of a 2005 Audi A3 sport 2.0 TFSI Sportback. Specs: DSG, interior lighting, RNS-e Mk1, voice controls, bluetooth, cruise control, auto lights/wipers, aux, leather, panoramic roof, etc. It has AMAZING spec for the year... anyways out with the old and in...
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    Engine Squealing (sounds like a house alarm)

    Hi guys, Before anyone says anything, I have had a search on the forum and on google and still a bit confused. Points to a number of things. Hoping someone has experienced the exact same thing and can tell me same fix. Car: Audi A3 Sportback 2.0T FSI Sport 55plate. When the car is warm and at...
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    Shell 5p off a litre any grade of fuel valid till end of May 13 max 50l

    Hi guys, Yes another one from me! Maybe you guys don't care much for 10p off shell vpower nitro+ so you can get 5p off any grade of fuel at shell to til end of May 13. prefer to https://www.bespokeoffers.co.uk/consumer/offers/save-5p-per-litre-off-any-fuel-at-shell--d4096 for full details...
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    Shell Vpower Nitro+ 10p off a litre on a £40 spend. Exp End May

    Hi guys, Not sure if this has already been posted on here, did a quick search. Anyways Mods please feel free to move this thread if it is in the wrong place, was going to put it under General Discussion but I come straight to the 8p section and want my fellow 8p owners to be aware. Anyways...
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    Radiator leaking coolant tip

    Hi guys, I have had a huge coolant leak. It was slow but then eventually got to the point had to be topped up daily and didnt want to use Radweld. anyways took it to my trusty mechanic and he had a look, said it was the radiator. Brought a new OEM radiator (TPS is next door to him was around...
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    CORROSION offside near arch/fender (with pics)

    Hi guys, just noticed this and I am pretty sure it wasnt there 2weeks ago (who knows, bad weather, last time I washed the car was a month ago and it definitely wasnt showing then) but have had the car washed now and its showing. I am assuming the rust was there, it has just spread. Anyways I...
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    IS my exhaust blowing?

    Hi guys... before any haters arrive, I have had a search on this forum and google. My car: 2.0 TFSI late 2005 DSG sportback, factory standard exhaust. It is a bit wet to get on all fours to see where the sound is coming from so thought id ask a quick question... My exhaust sounds like its...
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    Your gas and elec bill this winter

    Hi guys, just curious, how much was your elec and gas bill this winter? I just got my bill from british gas and its £635 combined from early Nov to early Feb!!! (quarterly)! Shocking! had a heart attack! lol
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    SDS RNS-E Mk1 SW650

    Hi Guys, I have spent hours googling and so on and it appears every website that once had the hack is now down, and I have search "Them sites" too to no luck :(. Going blind from looking at the laptop for hours now so thought I would give in after even searching the forum and ask if anyone has...