A3/S3 FAQ / How To's / Tuning Info STICKIES - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

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IMPORTANT! - When posting asking for help... - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

General Information,useful to all

• Always bleed your coolant system properly+check it when its cold.. Warning skin burns
• A3/S3 FAQ Look here for information before posting a questions
• I want to sell my car, whats it worth?
• S3 Buying Guide
• Injector Cleaning Guide
• S3 sump removal and refit
• Driveshaft gaiter replacement tutorial
• Active scammer, members beware
• Car Buyers beware-flaw in HPI mileage checks
• Audi a3/s3 workshop manuals
• Audi Alloy Database

Performance enhancements

• REMAPS: Everything you need to know about remaps....
• A3 1.6 to 1.8t conversion information
• A3 - Must do modifications for K03/K03s AGU and AUM engines FWD cars
• Benjamins S2000 air filter mod
• Jetex cone in S3 OEM airbox pt1
• Jetex cone in S3 OEM airbox pt2
• XS Power down pipes and manifolds for K04 turbos (S3, TT)
• Ess three's comprehensive engine testing
• AH Fab / Ebay / Forge S3/A3 FMIC installs (image heavy) **UPDATED with new v2 AH Fabs FMIC details**
• Big turbo and High power information
• 1.8t Information sheet
• CR-K04-Stage-4-Hybrid-comparison-to-k04
• Hybrid turbocharger k04 build
• Got a K03(S) installed and want more bhp?
• SAI removal, How to for 8L A3 & S3
• N249 removal for 8L's S3 (APY) & A3 Complete how to
• HOW TO: N249 Bypass - S3 AMK/BAM Engine
• N249 Bypass Guide for ARY Engine and all other A3 Engines
• HOW TO: Log with VAGCOM
• Guide - How to fit a catch can and simplify the PCV system
• A3 (K03/K03s) TIP fitting guide
• HOW TO: fit a Badger 5 80mm TIP
• Basic cylinder head porting guide
• S3 300mm rear brake conversion kit
• TFSI coil pack info....
• A little info for you on ARP bolts for people that want to fit them
• 02M Gearbox modding information

External problems and modifications

• HOW TO: Audi S3 Fuel Pump Replacement (The cheaper way...)
• Haldex problems....
• ANTI-CORROSION WARRANTY RESULTS - PLEASE POST HERE
• Broken window? Window clips? Window regulator? or motor? Guide inside
• IMPORTANT ALL READ. Rusting bottom of doors, when will it be yours?
• headlight upgrade, is this the right choice...?
• How To: Fitting A HID Kit to A3 8L
• S3/A3 Headlamp Adjuster Removal / Refit
• S3 Suspension and Set-up Guide
• The Definitive Cheap Ebay Coilover Thread (Jamex) With how-to guide
• Audi A3 ? S3 Bumper Conversion Parts & Part Numbers
• Rear tie bar replacement and adjustment on 8L S3 and A3 Quattro
• The moderately informational brake thread for 8L chassied cars... a little out of date but tentatively useful none the less...
• A3-aum 1-8t ebay fmic install
• how to use vagcom/vcds to test for boost / vac leaks
• Headlight restoration with pics
• Sump removal/fitting with pics... oil pick up clean
• Battery relocation ideas
• Countersunk Audi S3 Engine Bay Cover Fasteners - Stainless Steel Conversion Kit
• Coil pack loom replacement
• Boot release pad replacement - parts & photos
• Valve cover gasket seal replacement

All you (probably) need to know about dump valves on 1.8t's

• Stripped my Forge dump valve down
• Interesting dump valve information...

Electronics and diagnosis

• VCDS / VAG-Com Users-Map
• Liquid Diagnostics Gauge Review

Internal modifications and How To Guides

• HOW TO: remove/fit S3 front bumper
• HOW TO: Remove rear bumper
• Interior LED pack for 8L S3/A3
• HOW TO: Ambient Lighting for cheap
• Replacing Broken Clutch Pedal - How to Guide (with pics)

Retro fitting guides

• HOW TO: Fit a MFSW
• HOW TO: Fit folding mirrors
• HOW TO: fit the new-S3-(8P)-Gearknob
• HOW TO: Fit cruise control to an A3 1.8T (pic heavy)
• Double Din Conversion / RNS-D Retro Fit

Fitting a Stack boost gauge while making it look OEM... (and a Liquid gauge...)

• HOW TO: change the colour of a Stack gauge to make it more OE
• s3_Kev and his double pillar pod fitment...
• <tuffty/> and a single pillar pod plus Liquid Gauge fitting... pt1
• <tuffty/> and a single pillar pod plus Liquid Gauge fitting... pt2

 

[HOUCH]

Hi there just wondering if anyone can point me in right direction drivers side electric window of my 2001 a3 quatt decided to play up at the weekend went down and stopped before getting to the bottom, then when I tried to close window it goes up slowly then stops and goes down like it's detected something in the way and goes down inch or so before stopping, removed card at weekend could not see anything obvious no broken glass clips etc, greased/w.d'd runners and rubbers which made window go down fully and at normal speed even undid the 4 x hex headed bolts that hold window frame to door shell in case window out of shape, window did seem bit better after all this but still not right, today started going up and jumping down like before also speed going down is fine but very slow going up. I replaced door few weeks ago but window mech is the origional one which has not given me any problems before door swap or after...until now.
They electric window motors are handed so pass will not fit onto drivers but the splines do line up so tried the passenger side on drivers window and was still slow going up so not sure if fitting new drivers side motor will cure prob, didnt want to go down the fit it and see route as always expensive so before go any further thought best to see if any of you guys have had simlar... sorry for waffle cheers for reading post...Houch

 

[jojo]

Hi there just wondering if anyone can point me in right direction drivers side electric window of my 2001 a3 quatt decided to play up at the weekend went down and stopped before getting to the bottom, then when I tried to close window it goes up slowly then stops and goes down like it's detected something in the way and goes down inch or so before stopping, removed card at weekend could not see anything obvious no broken glass clips etc, greased/w.d'd runners and rubbers which made window go down fully and at normal speed even undid the 4 x hex headed bolts that hold window frame to door shell in case window out of shape, window did seem bit better after all this but still not right, today started going up and jumping down like before also speed going down is fine but very slow going up. I replaced door few weeks ago but window mech is the origional one which has not given me any problems before door swap or after...until now.
They electric window motors are handed so pass will not fit onto drivers but the splines do line up so tried the passenger side on drivers window and was still slow going up so not sure if fitting new drivers side motor will cure prob, didnt want to go down the fit it and see route as always expensive so before go any further thought best to see if any of you guys have had simlar... sorry for waffle cheers for reading post...Houch

Sounds like broken window slips to me, common problem, and was in the FAQs above.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/22915-faulty-s3-electric-window-fix.html

 

[mattyboy199]

i'm sure theres alot of "how to's" missing from here......top mounts

 

[voorhees]

i'm sure theres alot of "how to's" missing from here......top mounts

The list could be endless Matty but we generally put the common ones

 

[Andrew@A.L.D]

lots of info here also

Fourtitude.com - FAQ | Links | DIY | Reference - Table of Contents - 1.8t

 

[<tuffty/>]

Updated...

<tuffty/>

 

[fanta]

Can I just point out that as a newbie to the forum and my a3, this is the best stickies thread I've seen on any forum ever! It's like a toy shop! Full of things I can play with!

Thanks to all that have added to this! It's VERY appreciated!

 

[Tim_Attard]

FINALLY someone who read them

 

[fanta]

FINALLY someone who read them

Although There needs to be more about audio here, for instance I've fitted a new HU and there is some feedback coming from the rear speakers, I ignored this as the sub worked lovely and everything seemed cool. Now the car won't start as I guess the HU has caused the battery to train (assumptions). Unless I'm missing the thread title with what I'm searching for...

 

[kwistof]

Although There needs to be more about audio here, for instance I've fitted a new HU and there is some feedback coming from the rear speakers, I ignored this as the sub worked lovely and everything seemed cool. Now the car won't start as I guess the HU has caused the battery to train (assumptions). Unless I'm missing the thread title with what I'm searching for...

That's not really anything specific to the 8L model though- that just sounds like the system hasn't been wired up correctly with the install of a new HU, sub, speakers and amps. So that's pretty generic for any car...

There's a whole section dedicated to ICE related stuff where you can post for help on ASN -

In-Car Entertainment

 

[Drewvic]

hi the vcds/vag-com thread on here isn't working any reason thanks

 

[<tuffty/>]

hi the vcds/vag-com thread on here isn't working any reason thanks

Done....

<tuffty/>

 

[Drewvic]

Done....

<tuffty/>

thanks tuffty

 

[dave_beastttt]

Anyone have a guide/thread link with a list of wheels from VAG that will fit S3's?

 

[VladRKO]

Hi guys as I searched trough the forum and I haven't found any help with this thing I will post here , so here is the deal

I recently bought a 2001 A3 1.8T AUM and I started to search info about what to do to get more power. I got a KN oem air filter and now I was looking for a DV and I found this one for sale and after watching on youtube how to install the valve and reading all the comments from there I don't know if this valve will be ok for my engine , the other thing that I don't like is how it's get installed ( looks like crap) Everywhere I read about DV's where shown instaled on the silicone TIP (my next purchase)

Can anyone please help me ?Should I buy this valve or not?

 

[fanta]

The general advice is to use a 007p dv mate.

 

[VladRKO]

The general advice is to use a 007p dv mate.

Thanks for helping

 

[<tuffty/>]

Hi guys as I searched trough the forum and I haven't found any help with this thing I will post here , so here is the deal

I recently bought a 2001 A3 1.8T AUM and I started to search info about what to do to get more power. I got a KN oem air filter and now I was looking for a DV and I found this one for sale and after watching on youtube how to install the valve and reading all the comments from there I don't know if this valve will be ok for my engine , the other thing that I don't like is how it's get installed ( looks like ****) Everywhere I read about DV's where shown instaled on the silicone TIP (my next purchase)

Can anyone please help me ?Should I buy this valve or not?

I assume you read the threads linked too in the first post of this FAQ thread that discusses dump valves?

Actual links are in the first post

<tuffty/>

 

[VladRKO]

I assume you read the threads linked too in the first post of this FAQ thread that discusses dump valves?

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Actual links are in the first post

<tuffty/>

Actually I didn't found anything about the one I wanted to buy or I just didn't noticed . I'm new in vag things and turbos and stuff , I also own a bimmer but I always wanted a 1.8T so this one is my new project . I learned loads of stuff from here and I apologise if I posted in wrong area , and thanks for your advises

 

[<tuffty/>]

Actually I didn't found anything about the one I wanted to buy or I just didn't noticed . I'm new in vag things and turbos and stuff , I also own a bimmer but I always wanted a 1.8T so this one is my new project . I learned loads of stuff from here and I apologise if I posted in wrong area , and thanks for your advises

No problem dude...

<tuffty/>

 

[djarchive]

Anybody help with an idiots guide to removing the drivers-side front wing?

Need to remove mine / replace as I've recently acquired a new one & will refit new one on the drive.

• Any specific tool / tips?

Thank you.
Joe

 

[silestanix]

Damn, sorry to bump up such an old thread but my goodness this is a playground of a thread... Jesus... thank you to all the members who have done these how to's, absolutely brilliant...!

 

[<tuffty/>]

Damn, sorry to bump up such an old thread but my goodness this is a playground of a thread... Jesus... thank you to all the members who have done these how to's, absolutely brilliant...!

Nice to see someone actually uses them

...from the types of posts I see often it would seen you are one of the few that do..

<tuffty/>

 

[silestanix]

Nice to see someone actually uses them

...from the types of posts I see often it would seen you are one of the few that do..

<tuffty/>

Definitely... I'm doing the catch tank mod as mine has a breather filter fitted, it gave me a headache when in traffic this morning, first drive to work in it...

Also refitting the OEM air box as I'm scarred by maf & turbo damage on previous cars by using k&n and cone style filters. This one is a ram air foam one and hasnf done many miles bit I'm still gonna go oem...