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    Error code

    Hi all keep getting an error code come up PO171 system to lean bank 1 have replaced the first oxygen sensor and only jusy passed the mot on emmisions could this be a faulty cat?? 2001 amk engine,any help would really be appreciated.thanks
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    Tyres

    Hi all need to put new tyres on soon currently been using Pirelli p6000 last two tyre changes at £90 per tyre,any suggestions as a cheaper better option,s3 2001,thanks
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    Clutch replacement

    Hi any mechanics in the Wiltshire area give me a price to replace a clutch in my audi s3 2001 facelift,thanks
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    Rad Sensor

    Hi all any tips on getting to replacing the sensor in the radiator,just about able to one hand to it but there is not a lot of room there,anybody done one what to take off around it any help would be much appreciated,audi s3 2001 amk,also thinking of fitting a catch can setup any recommedations...
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    Fron nearside noise

    Hi all got a whirring rubbing noise coming from front nearside wheel,it only starts after I go over 15mph,i made a video of noise but cant upload it on here,im thinking possibly outer cv joint needs replacing,any common faults known,car has done 165,000 on original parts,thanks
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    Radiator fan switch

    Hi All just wondering the best way to replace this switch above or below,any tips would be very welcome,thanks
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    Terraclean

    Hi all thinking about having my engine terracleaned is there anyone else had theres done, any good reasons not to have it done,s3 2001 169.000 on the clock still on original turbo,thanks
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    Rad Fans not working

    Hi all I was out in the car on Saturday it was a hot sunny day when I got stuck in traffic for a long time and the temperature warning came on and the temp was reading 110 degrees so I pulled over and turned the engine off and allowed it to cool down,there was no fluid loss but the cooling fans...
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    Temperature

    Hi all my s3 2001 facelift seems really slow to warm up on temp gauge and the heating matrix??,would replacing the thermostat make ay difference,any ideas what else it could be,thanks
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    Lambda fault

    Hi all had my audi s3 2001 facelift pluggged in and it comes up with 2 faults on the lambda probe,seems to be using a lot more fuel,any help would be welcome thanks
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    Rear Seatbelt

    Hi all is there anyway of releasing the tension off the rear seatbelt as is is trapped through a child seat,is is stuck really tight and there is no slack on it any suggestions would be appreciated,thanks
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    Passenger window

    Hi all ive had troble with my passenger window intermittingley going down when sending it up it goes all the way up then comes down about 3 inches,now it has stopped working altogether,is this a common fault and is it easy to fix,thanks
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    Dull headlights

    Hi any one know the best way to remove yellow dull patches from my headlights.thanks
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    S3 headlights

    Hi anybody know if I can use my xenon bulbs and ballast pack to fit into replacement hella lights from eurocarparts that come with halogen bulbs,thanks
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    Lateral sencor

    Hi ive got an 2001 facelift s3 and need to replace this sencor,can anyone tell me where it is in the car and the part number,thanks
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    S3 Gearbox oil change

    Hi I am new to using forums but am thinking about replacing my gearbox oil in my s3,any tips on how to do this and what oil is best to go back in,thanks