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  1. enc

    Chrome exhaust tip removal

    If like to remove the chrome trims on my A3. from what I gather you twist and tug at the trim until it comes away from the back box. mine are not for budging at all any tips to ease removal?
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    Another Audi dealer that needs investigation

    ah, this is why a "Full Audi Main dealer service history" is so important when buying a used car ... you just know the car has been in capable hands :whistle2: :fox:
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    Help with identifying this part ...

    Car is 1012 A3 1.4 tfsi (model 8v) as you can see in my images the hose is deteriorating and id like to replace it before it fails out on the road. right side of engine (from front) Opposite end of hose
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    Any help with this part id please?

    Anybody?
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    Any help with this part id please?

    Yeah, i guess that would help :whistle2: 2012, 1.4 tfsi
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    Any help with this part id please?

    Looking from the front, its on the right hand side of the engine bay. This rubber hose/pipe is starting to deteriorate... so planning preventative maintenance and swapping it out. So that i may order the hose , Does anybody know what the component is please?
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    Schoolboy errors with cars

    that’s brilliant
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    Hmmm, I've always done my own servicing, but after watching a few youtube videos it appeared swapping out plugs can be a pig of a job on this engine. that was the reason I initially approached Awesome GTI. As it happened, it turned out to be the case with my car. The mechanic who fitted them...
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    Project Audi 2

    With a break in the weather (at last) I spent a few hours on the car today. I'm detailing it in sections as time and weather permits. Today it was the roof and nearside rear quarter and doors turn to get some TLC . The Car is booked in for plugs on Thursday and I'll follow up with filter service...
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    Vehicle Light Malfunction S3

    I occasionally get the same fault code (xenon’s) all lights inside and out are working. I found it doesn’t happen if from off I switch to side lights, leave couple seconds then switch to headlights. Switching from off to headlights in one motion will activate the fault code. The fault code...
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    Rear Brake caliper woes

    Essentially, it’s the same design from back in the days of the mk2 golf gti. Subsequently, Every golf since has the same issue. My A3 8p went through a couple of callipers during my ownership. Excessive brake dust on the offending wheel and a “hot” brake disc after a run are the tell tail signs.
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    Yeah, and people go on about the importance of full MAIN DEALER service history :shrug:
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    ... and what I ordinarily do Charlie :thumbs up:only reason I initially approached Awesome GTI is because its close to home and removing the coil pack can be a palava on these engines. .... right, im off to google "Wasa motor freewheel" :redface new:
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    look what arrived £41.00 including delivery...
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    it stinks. especially considering the plugs will have been at trade price to them. why not sell them at the RRP like all other traders?
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    :pirate: not out of my pocket :friendly wink:
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    Not So Awesome GTI

    Applied for a quote to supply and fit plugs to my A3, 1.4 TFSI. After a few days, i received a reply... plugs 4 X NGK PZKER7B8EGS £80.80 PLUS vat = £96.96 LABOUR TO FIT PLUGS £61.68 PLUS VAT = £74.25 I dont have an issue with the labour ... i believe they can be a ******* to fit and...
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    Project Audi 2

    can't do without these little blighters! hope they play nice with the can bus system :redface new: tiny like OEM size :congratulatory:
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    OBD Scanner

    Can anybody confirm if ODB ELEVEN can reset service light.. not just oil light Thanks