a3 8v

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    Flat Bottom Steering Wheel – Airbag Compatibility (2014 A3 8V Hatchback)

    Hi everyone, I’ve got a 2014 Audi A3 8V (base spec TDI) which currently has the standard round steering wheel with the large airbag. I’m looking to upgrade to an aftermarket flat bottom steering wheel, but it requires the smaller, round-style airbag found on the S-Line models. I’ve seen...
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    A3 RS3 DIFFUSER

    hi guys. I just purchased a A3 8V.2. looking to install an aftermarket rs3 diffuser. Is the rs3 bumper the same ? Will I need to change my bumper first ? If the clips don't align will it be possible to cut out the clips and epoxy the diffuser to the bumper? thank you
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    Tuning Nightmare

    Hi all, Having a bit of a nightmare with my A3 2.0TDI. Needed a replacement turbo as the one on it was on its way out, opted for a hybrid as it wasn't much more than a normal replacement. Now when my tuner is trying to tune it he says the turbo is 'doing the opposite' to what the ECU is...
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    Coolant Rises When Cap Is Taken Off

    Hey, I posted the other day but didn’t get any traction unfortunately so going to try and reword it. Back in January I had a new heater matrix fitted (AVA Part from GSF). Had a coolant flush done at the same time. Ever since then, I’ve had a gurgling sound coming from behind the dashboard...
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    How Do I Bleed The Coolant?

    Hi, ive got a 2015 8V 2.0TDI 148. I had my heater matrix replaced around 2k miles ago and water pump done about 11k miles ago but since I had my matrix replaced, I keep hearing water whooshing behind the dash as well as coolant level low warning on the dash which almost makes me have a panic...