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    Boot only opening with the button on key fob (8PA facelift)

    Hi everyone, I'm sure this has been gone over before but my boot will not open with the boot switch/handle. The boot latch will unlock everytime with the button on the key fob though which tells me the actual boot lock/latch isn't sticking and works fine. 1 in 20 pushes of the boot...
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    Heated steering wheel in 8PA A3

    Hi all. Had my diesel A3 for coming up two years, and instead of getting another car, I've thought of just adding creature comforts to mine so I like it more. (I'd rather add spec than shop for the "perfect" car) After some reading, I've found the 8K A4/5 steering wheel fits, fine. But what if...
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    Advice on key issue please :)

    Good evening all, I recently got a 2006 sportback and it came with three keys - one brand new and fully functional, two old worn ones which work in the doors and ignition, but aren't paired to the immobiliser or the comfort module, and refuse to pair (with obd11, or manually) to even unlock the...
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    Hi all

    Hello everyone, I've been lurking a while and this site seems to be among the best for good info so I decided I may as well join. I recently got an 8PA A3 sportback with a BKD lump and DSG. Have done the full DIS coding and low wiper fluid fix, got myself the new wiper stalk to get full DIS...
  5. kcpism

    For Sale Audi A3 8P/8PA misc parts for sale/free

    The following are offered for fair price or free/price of postage due to no longer owning my A3 :frown: Hopefully parts can make their way to a good home, drop me a DM with offer(s) and declare interest/intentions in thread for fairness/transparency. Thanks!
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    Key won’t turn in ignition

    Hi. Today I got a now problem with my 2009 Audi A3 automatic. When I came to the car and wanted to start it, I put the key in the ignition and it wouldn’t move. I can put it in but it just won’t turn. Don’t really know what to do in this case. Maybe someone has a suggestion what to do? And what...
  7. DaveThaDawg

    Waterleak, major. Need some pointers.

    So my 8PA 1.8 TFSI (CDAA I think)has been having coolant leak issue. Its been max-min over the course of a week top up same again. However this evening it finally decided that it was no longer playing that game and all of the coolant decided to drain out. I filled with water to limp the...
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    Audi 8PA Sportback 2009 speakers

    Hello, can you give me suggestion for front and rear adaptors for speakers, I have non-bose speakers with factory subwoofer. I am not sure for rears cause in store are higher ones and lower ones so I am not sure which of them to choose. For front I know that higher ones are. My car is Audi 8PA...
  9. Stipe_A3

    AC not working on retrofit climatronic unit

    Hello people I need some help, I did some modification on my a3 2005. From a3 2012 I got complete 2 din console with rns-e and climatronic. When I installed all parts I realised that climatronic is working properly but when AC button is on, there is a problem. You can hear that air condition is...
  10. 06A3TDI

    Does it fit?

    Hey guys I’m new and I own 2006 Audi A3 8PA 2.0TDI BKD. I’m looking to replace my steering wheel and have noticed Audi A1 wheels are cheep and was wondering if anyone knows if they fit my model? Thanks In advance.
  11. Max Ivory

    Aircon ECON button stays lit, advice needed..

    Hi guys I know there's already quite a few threads on this common fault, but wanted to see if anyone could give me a steer as I'm hoping to get my aircon working on my A3 2005. As I understand it the ECON button staying on means there's a problem activating the system which could be re gas...
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    Troubleshooting issues like stiff brake, overboosting, insufficient flow (EGR), etc

    Hi! I bought an A3 2.0 TDI (8PA BKD 2004) Sportback about 6 months ago, and had a fair amount of minor issues with it. The solutions were scattered around and I want to put into a single post for future reference and for others who come from Google. I will try to go chronologically. Hot start...
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    My Audi A3 Project

    Hi all, I'm the proud owner of a 2006 Audi A3, 2.0TSFI in the S-line trim. Just shy of 50k miles so still got some life in it yet! I'm new to this forum and blogging in general, but wanted to start a thread to share and document my changes to the car and hopefully see a great change over...