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  1. A3 8L Volcano Black Mica

    A3 8L Volcano Black Mica

    My A3 8L just turned 25 years old
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    59 plate A3 sportback seat covers

    Hi, I have a 59 plate A3 sportback and trying to freshen her up. I've done 110k miles but she is a good running about car but looking a but dated. Done the mats and now looking at seats. Had anyone come across seat covers, leather or faux leather that fit like a glove in the UK they could...
  3. Lauster23

    Servicing on A3 2015

    Hi all, just need some general advice on which service to go for. I have an A3 saloon 65reg from new. I've only done 37k miles to date. Serviced every year and is due MOT/service end of the month. In Oct 2020, had a full service done, the rest were small. Also had new brake pads/discs replaced...
  4. PCA7

    Headlight Change

    Hi All, I've just bought the wife an A3 2ltr tdi Quattro 184bhp, it's a 15plate so presume its pre-facelift. It has the halogen headlights but wanted to change them to the LED/Zenon headlights. Is this possible? Is it just plug and play? Any advise would be great TIA
  5. leon330

    A3 1.4 TFSI 150 COD cylinder mode noise (8V Phase1)

    Hi there, I see that I'm not the only one complaining about the unbearable noise of my car so I share my experience. Model: Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 8V 150 COD (Phase 1) (design 2016, purchase from Audi in early 2017, second buyer in 2022 with 40000 Km) Color Glacier White. Good general condition but...
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    Brake servo or other issue? - Audi A3 2009 2.0 TFSI s-line Black Edition

    hello all, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OccgwuJB9b4 So basically (as you can hopefully clearly hear from the above youtube video), some "air leaking" noise coming from somewhere. When I press the pedal, the noise stops. Once I release the pedal, it comes back immediately. Did you have the...
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    Audi A3 8L 1997
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    Auto Headlights Retrofit coding problem (I think).

    Hi All, This is my first post here, be kind. I've searched through the other posts but a lot of them seem to go nowhere or have a slightly different problem. I've got an S3 8V 2013 which came with no auto wipers/headlights. I've installed the sensor 8U0955559B and switch 8V0941531K and made...
  9. kcpism

    Driver Side Front Electric Window Stopped Working…

    As per the title, I am looking for some advice.. It isn’t the fuse as all other windows are working. It could be the motor… It could be the switch (again all other windows are working)… Before it stopped working I heard internal clicking when the window was closed like the motor was still...
  10. M

    A3 factory order

    Hi, anyone who has placed a factory order for a new A3 aware of the progress line? I’ve just had an email through saying that my car has entered the preparation stages (gathering the parts needed to build) how long did you have to wait until it entered the build stage? last time I heard from...
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    Help! Diagnosing possible Missfire / coil pack AGU/ 00 engine.

    Please could someone help me diagnose a miss fire, having read the other threads on possible misfires mine isnt the same symptoms. Driving normally not above 3,000 revs and not accelerating very hard by that i mean foot to the floor max boosting, car drives and feels perfectly normal. If i...
  12. M

    Audi entered preparation stage e-mail

    Just had an email saying that my factory order has entered the preparation stage, how long did you all have to wait from this email until it was on its way to the dealer? TIA
  13. M

    A3 advanced key?

    Does anyone know if the advanced key (keyless entry) is standard on the new A3 s line models? Been given very little info about the spec of my order from the dealer. thanks
  14. M

    Audi A3 Ambient Lighting

    When trying to configure an Audi A3 online I can’t seem to see the option for ambient lighting anymore, has this been taken off? Was thinking of adding it as an extra
  15. Davill9

    S3 8p k04 turbo oil/coolant hose locations

    Hi Can anyone assist on k04 oil feed and coolant feed and return. The oil return is self explanatory, going into the sump. it seems from etka and TPS, I have an oil leak on my coolant feed and a coolant leak on my oil feed ?? Definitely wrong I know but can anyone clarify which are which on the...
  16. M

    A3 manual vs S tronic

    I placed a factory order last month for a A3 S line manual but I’m now having second thoughts after test driving an automatic version. I’ve only ever had manual Audi’s so not sure how much I’d like the automatic long term and also does anyone know if I was to change the order to an automatic...
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    2009 1.9tdi bxe starting issues

    1.9 bxe engine - no fault codes since issues happening have had done: battery replaced glow plugs replaced faulty injectors replaced fuel filter replaced looked at by multiple garages issue- car will attempt to turn over and fire up 1st start of the day and will either cut out straight away or...
  18. M

    new A3 order time

    I just placed a factory order for the new a3 last weekend, nothing mental spec wise just python yellow, S line, comfort & sound pack, diamond cut alloys. Was quoted a 12 month wait which has put a bit of a dampener on it haha I’m generally a bit impatient when it comes to stuff like this, but...
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    Clicking noise after ignition off

    Hi everyone, heard this noise this morning for the first time after turning off the ignition after a drive. Have tested again several times and it happens now every time I knock off the engine. Anyone have any ideas? You can hear it immediately after I turn the key and then again towards the...
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    ESC and TPMS Fault

    So the ESC and TMPS fault lights came on in my 2015 A3 Quatro the other day as I started accelerating from a stop sign. I have had new tires put on since then, but the lights are still on. With the recent snow, it seems like the AWD is not working, only the front wheels are driving the vehicle...