8P Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

[pns2007]

Several posts on here for it. I've nearly finished retrofitting it:-

Footwell lights:-

http://forums.fourtitude.com/zeropos...how&id=2536694

and

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=58215



Puddle and warning lights:-

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=58244


Ambient lighting:-

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthr...hlight=ambient

Door handle lights:-

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthr...ht=door+lights

RobinA3 sells the looms and they are good quality, I bought some!

 

[AuldReekie]

Jun 09 update.

With pictures and Audi/PIAA codes.

Whole thread: http://audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=73389

Pics/Codes only: http://audi-sport.net/vb/showpost.php?p=748179&postcount=34

Credit: Warren and RedButcher.

 

[Staz]

A3 recommended tyre pressures:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=74689

Feel free to add yours to the list.

 

[Staz]

Fan type washer jets:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=75311

Fitting instructions:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...-Water-Pistol-to-VW-Passat-Fan-Jet-Conversion

A video of them in action:

http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/Richardestys/?action=view&current=WasherJetConversion.flv

 

[Staz]

What is your car worth?

AUTOTRADER.CO.UK

 

[Staz]

HPI check flaws. A recent thread:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=72506

 

[Staz]

Fans continue once the engine is switched off:

http://audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=59532

 

[Ash B]

Having trouble picking a remap company for your S3 or A3 Check the below thread.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=76441

 

[Ash B]

Really good read, great write up and description. Very interesting, if you already read about S3 Big Andy build thread, 100% need to read this.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=73433&highlight=S-tronic

 

[Staz]

Does your car have 2 service indicators:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?p=785216

 

[Staz]

EVOMS CAI fitted to S3:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=72559

 

[Staz]

Which of the three A3 8P models is which?

8P1, 8P2 or 8P3?

 

[Road Razor]

Retro fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=46482
http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2006/04/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms.html

 

[Staz]

Phone prep and bluetooth:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=77422

 

[Staz]

How to remove your door cards:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=77472

 

[Staz]

Information on 2.0 TDI cylinder head cracking problem:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=76277

 

[Ash B]

The guide will show and explain how to take the grill's off your early A3 8P1 (2003-2005). And show how to de-chrome the grills.
Thanks to Wai-Fan for the guide
Click on link
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=78189

 

[Staz]

Things you didn't know your A3 did:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=59983

 

[Staz]

TobyCruise's LEDs thread:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=63459

 

[Staz]

Changes for the 8P with VCDS:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?p=805337

 

[Lima]

MY10 - Audi Music Interface thru RNS-E

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=79626

 

[Staz]

S3 engine cover with CAI fitted:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=78295

 

[Staz]

How to find out what extras came on your car:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?86681

 

[JohnS3]

Converting symphony II antenna system use with RNSe


http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showth...ting-symphony-II-antenna-system-use-with-RNSe

 

[Staz]

A3 08-09 S-Tronic safety recall

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?88212-SAFETY-RECALL-A3-with-S-Tronic-08-09-models

 

[warren_S5]

2.0TFSi erratic idling: Audi Technical Service Bulletin

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/../showthread.php?91329-Technical-Data-Audi-S3-2-0TFSI-quattro-(8P2)http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?91012

 

[warren_S5]

Audi S3 8P2 Technical Data Sheet

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?91329

 

[Staz]

A3 DIS Menus:

 

[Staz]

8P3 Cupholder Mod

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?82418-Cup-holder-mod-for-facelift-A3-S3

 

[Staz]

S3 fuel consumption poll

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?93257-S3-fuel-consumption-Now-with-added-poll!

 

[Pii]

Fuel Cap - What to do with yours.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?95632-Fuel-cap-what-do-you-do-with-yours

 

[Pii]

Retofit Arm Rest

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?89025-Audi-A3-Armrest-Fitting&p=1036729#post1036729

 

[GConn]

The S3 is not listed in DS2500 catalogue, so the question is asked often. According to this thread, the DS2500 pads suitable for the S3 are FCP1765H. Thanks MACCAA

 

[Ash B]

Saw this thread over in Stoke Audi. Thought best to post in here as we normally see a few thread regarding where and how much these parts are.

A3 2009 onwards rear light units

Hi

due to everybody posting seperate threads and pm's for the same thing here are the current prices
for A3 2009 onwards rear light units, for 3dr and sportback, prices are valid upto the vat increase and are same for upto 2010 and 2010 smoked version.

3 dr A3 rrear light units £168.00 for the set + £7.50 shipping
Sportback rear light units £223.00 for the set + £10.00 shipping


hope this helps everybody out


Dave
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/stoke-audi/106222-a3-2009-onwards-rear-light-units.html]

 

[warren_S5]

S3 misfire on 2008/9 cars with wrongly fitted valve springs (UPDATE). Not the full original TSB, but provides some context from an in internal VAG perspective:

PDF FILE: LINK

Issue as per TSB 2019062/1

 

[Ash B]

If you want the part number or cant decide which rear light would be best on your car check the thread out
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...y11-3door-rear-lights-part-number-photos.html


Cant decide which spoiler to get or what spoiler you can get see the below thread
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...y11-3door-rear-lights-part-number-photos.html

 

[Sparkie]

Uploading MP3 files to SD card with a Macbook to be readable by RNS-E

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3-s3-sportback-8p-chassis/114620-not-another-sd-card-thread-please-help-upload-via-macbook.html

 

[cata_adc]

s3 sportback skirts thread with pics and details :
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...s/112053-s3-sportback-skirts.html#post1194225

 

[Ash B]

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...4809-s3-discs-pads-price-details-grooved.html

 

[Ads]

S-line conversion - parts, part numbers and price guide.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...conversion-part-nos-prices-tips-included.html