audi a3

  1. Wing Lun

    What happens when you buy a car from Arnold Clark?

    When I retropectively look back, it was a good decision to buy this car because mechnically the car was sound, loads of optional extras, and the price was right. But the more times I handwash my car, the more I realise the paint work on my car is actually horrendous. I don't know who the...
  2. AWP

    Audi A3 2016 Rear Window Limit

    Hello, Does anyone know if the rear windows of an A3 2016 S-Line can be made to go all the way down? At present the windows will go down about 3/4 of the way and stop, is there a way to get them to go completely down? Is it a case of shifting the position of a regulator to achieve this, does...
  3. T33_BKD

    Sold 2006 Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDi 140 Manual S-Line 3dr Brilliant Black

    After almost 6 years of ownership, the time has come to let go of my pride and joy. Will be listing it elsewhere but would ideally like someone on here to take over. It has been meticulously maintained throughout my ownership, with no expenses spared on tasteful modifications and upgrades. The...
  4. A

    Smoke from bonnet

    Hi, I’ve got an A3 diesel 58 facelift model 2L. So my turbo got changed 2 weeks ago, after the turbo got changed there was oil leaks outside my house and occasionally smoke coming out from under the bonnet. There was no smoke before the turbo fix. The mechanic fixed this, he said the oil...
  5. B

    For Sale 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr

    Full Audi service history. I have a warranty with audi, so if i had even the slightest issue with the car, i took it to my local audi and they fixed it, so no hidden faults. (warranty is not transferable) 2 keys. Breaks (pads and discs, front and rear) were replaced just recently. Less than 5%...
  6. A

    Looking for both front wings in lz9w paint code for a3 2004

    Looking to buy both front wings in lz9w paint code , the bottoms of my wings have rusted of completely
  7. J

    Audi A3 Possible First Gear Issue

    Hey there, I had a bit of a panic this morning with the fear of a possible gearbox issue. I was at a red light and noticed that when it was time for me to move, the car didn't move forward when I released the brake and even rolled back a little. I had to apply power and it revved a little and...
  8. A

    Haldex controller repair or replace ?

    audi a3 3.2 8p 2004 ive had and esp light come up on the dash and lost all drive to the rear wheels, I'm starting to think it must be the haldex controller, I've checked all the connections which look fine! Anyone had any experience with getting them repaired, there's a place I found which...
  9. S

    2009 A3 passenger side doors won't lock

    Hello everyone, I am looking for some information about what could be wrong with my car. I have a 2009 Audi A3 which has problems with the doors on the passenger side. The doors do not lock when I use the key fob but the drivers side does lock. I have no idea what the problem could be as...
  10. cronline

    Scrap, Sell or repair? What would you suggest?

    Hi there, Purchased a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 Diesel Auto in August for £3,400. Had 110,000 miles on the clock. Ran beautifully for 2 months then things started to go pear shaped. Main issue is faulty injectors and compression reduction on 2 cylinders. Damage and poor repair to cambelt pulleys &...
  11. A

    Audi Lock Actuator

    Hi everyone, I have an Audi A3 58 facelift model. My rear drivers side door does not open from the inside or outside. I can hear the lock so my mechanic said that I need a lock actuator and it MUST BE 8-PIN Unfortunately I've been looking for about 1 week and I can't find any 8-pins. Is...
  12. A

    Sunstrip and wipers

    I have an A3 Sport 8v and wanting to install a sunstrip. However I’m worried my wipers will cause problems and I’ve heard I’ll need smaller ones. This may sound stupid, but which wipers would be recommended? Thanks in advance
  13. SM18

    Annoying wiper blade!

    hi all. Got a 15 plate Audi, and since owning last few month, it really bugs me that the passenger wiper blade doesn’t wipe a neat curved line all the way to the bottom. It’s fine until the last six inches, where the tax disc would go. It seems that the blade loses contact in that area. So as...
  14. Wing Lun

    Anyone know which alloys these are?

    I've seen these alloys a few times, but I've never managed to find the part number or know what these are called, can anybody help please? I was also wondering would these fit the 2015 sportback version?
  15. D

    misfire cylinder 2 - cant diagnose

    getting a misfire on cylinder 2 according to the last garage I took my car into (been to see 2 now), only they can not tell me what is causing it. Car has no MIL/fault lights on. I have recently changed spark plugs, spark plug leads and the coil pack. So I am not sure where to start on next as...
  16. Christoffer

    Facelift Audi A3 Sport Limousine/Sedan Prestige with Audi Sound System

    Hi, Do anyone know where the subwoofer is mounted in the sedan version of the A3? I have the Audi Sound System. My Audi-dealer couldn't tell me where it's located. I know it was mounted in the rear in the sparewheel on sportsback but it's not in my sedan. Also should I be able to adjust the...
  17. P

    Audi A3 Bonnet & Front Bumper Replacement Cost

    Long story short, I was involved in a car accident, I was travelling along a main road and a Toyota Yaris pulls out from a give way junction to the left of me resulting in the front end of my car colliding with the front right side of her car. Told my insurance about the accident, told them that...
  18. Emir Demirovski

    Anybody got a rear right door ?

    Hi, i'm new here. I'm asking if anyone got a rear right door for a sportback 08>12. If possible with paint code LX5Q.
  19. Ozzyy

    Any improvements to A3 2.0 tdi S-line inside or out?

    Alright chaps, Just looking for any improvements to put on A3 2.0 tdi sline to make it bit more different from the others. Please let me know if any ideas and feel free to post pictures to show them off Cheers
  20. Ozzyy

    2.0 tdi 8v air intake/induction kit

    Hello, New to this site but was wondering if anyone could recommend any air intake/induction kits? Not a massive petrol head... yet Cheers