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    Flat Bottom Steering Wheel upgrade for Audi A3 8P?

    Hi All! Just wondering if anyone knows/could help! Im wanting to see if its possible to upgrade the steering wheel on my current car to a flat bottom one - ive seen a few online on eBay etc however im unsure if they would fit/work, so if anyone knows or has done before id appreciate any...
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    DESPERATE HELP NEEDED!! AUDI A1 S-LINE BLUETOOTH ISSUE

    Hi All, I bought a audi a1 s line 2012 a few months back and have been trying to get the bleutooth audio player to work, i have tried using VCDS to find any issues, i cant. I have tried updating the firmware twice, no luck. The bluetooth comes up saying "bluetooth is deactivated, clikc to...
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    Audi A4 B8 2014 puddle lights retrofit guide

    Hey all, Just did my first video on how to retrofit the puddle lights and code them with OBDeleven. Thought I'd post it here too so as many as possible can find and use it to help in their projects. Hope you like it! You can ask questions here or in youtube. Link into youtube: Thanks! P.s...
  4. AudiEmil

    Headunit 1-DIN to 2-DIN conversion

    You have probably been asked this a 100 times, but all threads i can find on this topic is years old, and therefore i think its a better to start a new thread on the subject. I wish to convert my radio/head unit, as seen in the included picture from the current, ugly aftermarket 1-DIN radio, to...
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    Audi a3 2014 8v halogen to xenon headlights retrofit

    Hi everyone, I recently bought Audi a3 2014 8v m, however it is with halogen headlights. I am currently planning to retrofit bi xenon headlights, however I am not sure what parts do I need ? I have seen on ebay Hella bi xenon headlights for £350 each and it doesn’t sound too bad to me, however I...
  6. Mikisb

    Retroffiting aftermarket camera without sensors

    Hi all I can see a lot of topics about this question. But I can not find a topic with this particular problem. I am trying to install aftermarket camera in A3 8v MY16. In the past, the camera was mounted with an android interface and it´s worked fine. But I was unmount this Android interface...
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    Help - A4 b7 TPMS tyre pressure monitoring retrofit issues

    Hi all Following guilds and a bit of research I have retrofitted; DIS Cruise control Highline steering control module Direct TPMS Fitting the hardware was easy enough and the coding was reasonably straight forward, however I'm not completely finish as I've a couple of problems. DIS- no...
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    Cruise Control Retrofit ComplicationsA3 8P

    Hi all, I've been messing with fitting cruise control to my Audi A3 8P. I have had to fit the cruise wire and change the steering wheel module from 8P0-953-549 to 8P0-953-549-B as well as changing the stalk over. Once all back together the cruise control worked as intended but I had the normal...
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    Cruise Control Retrofit Coding

    Hi Guys. I recently retrofitted cruise control To my A3 8V Sline. Ive tried coding it with my VCDS to the two modules (Steering wheel And Instruments) but when i try to code it into my engine module it throws up a glow plug light on my dash and the comes up as a fault code, ive tried many little...
  10. Widg

    A3 8P Cruise Control problematic retrofit.

    Hi, Fitted cruise control to my car yesterday using the superb "how to" by Avus and Sijones, and coded it in but will not work no matter what I try. Hoping one of you knowledgable geniuses can spot what I have done wrong. The car is TDI SPORT 8P A5 Mk2 2004 with three prong steering wheel...
  11. Adomas G

    Only found out about this factory option today!

    While browsing eBay I have stumbled upon a part that I have never seen in any A3 8P before- A "remote" control cluster for the RNS-e system! The first time I have personally seen one of these was a rental A8 D2 in Eastern Europe (the thing was actually very well-specced for a rental) but I...
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    Android 10.25 Retrofit - Audi A6 2008 2G High MMI.

    Hi All. I'm new to the forum, and am hopeful that I could get some advice from some of the experience users of this group. I'm sure a thread like this may already exist, but after looking around I couldn't find the support I needed. We recently purchased an Audi A6 Avant C6 Chassis 2008 Le...
  13. Adomas G

    My ‘06 2.0TDi slow build thread

    After a few small mods here and there I reckon I might as well create a thread where I’ll be posting mods and upgrades to my A3. :) So first off, she’s a 2006 2.0 TDi Sportback. Bought in February 2017, owned and well-looked after by a close family friend before me. I am the sort of person...
  14. xkieron99x

    advice on 08 aux port socket install in 07 hatch ?

    hi i have an 07 audi a3 hatch currently running an xcarlink aux and bluetooth setup, i'm planning to replace this with my parrot mki9100 that i got from ebay. (the xcarlink bluetooth quality is awful to say politely aswell as the mic quality for calls and finally the aux connect on the unit is...
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    CarPlay for older Audi A5?

    Good Afternoon all, So I was just doing some research but could not find a clear answer. I bought my Audi A5 2011 and realised that it does not have the MMI (which is not a big deal for me). I am looking to retrofit CarPlay system into my car whilst keeping the original screen. So my question...
  16. MrShiny

    Audi A3 8V PF to FL Matrix LED

    Hi guys, Ive just recently bought a Audi A3 1.6 8V PFL and im doing a full S3 conversion on it, most parts are bought apart from the dynamic tail lights and alloys. The car is currently in the bodyshop getting painted. My question here is... I have bought the FL Matrix LED headlights but im...
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    Need London/Essex member's help (in return for beer tokens...)

    Alright all, so I have a decent quality HID kit however they're flickering on start up. I've metered the voltage and its between 10.9-11.5 pulsing at the H1 bulb end, same as my Vectra V6 from years ago which, just like that canbus car, I'm assuming means Xenons need activating on the A3 in VCDS...
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    New a6 flat bottom steering wheel fit

    Hi all So I’ve just brought my Audi A6 se 2012. It’s been fully upgraded externally with genuine s line bumpers etc so looks like an s line. However - I really wish to upgrade the steering wheel from the 4spoke to Flat bottom steering wheel. I had it in my precious cars and I certainly wish to...
  19. bobbytomorow

    Steering Wheel Retrofit *Nothing Working*

    I have a Canadian 2006 base model A3 2.0T with cruise control, and DSG. It originally has a 4 spoke wheel with no buttons, paddle shifters or anything just a super basic rubber like wheel. So I was able to obtain a 3 spoke MFSW wheel from a nearby wrecker including its wire loom and also an...
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    DAB antenna

    I've just installed an aftermarket head unit in my A3 8P Sportback 2007 and looking to add DAB, but not really keen on the front window antennas or installing one on the roof. Is it possible to replace the existing rear window antenna with a DAB module? Perhaps from an A4 or similar This guy...