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Hi Vytas, just another question about the A4 B9 heater core replacement. See when re-filling with new coolant after you've changed the core, did you use any special tools like a vacum filler to refill it & bleed it? Or did you just pour it in slowly & start the engine & idle for a few minutes? Many thanks

While I wait for the repair on my (probably) oil oiler gasket got to thinking about the rubbish DBA signal in my 2009 C6. Admittedlyi live in a generally rubbish area for radio in general, FM is kak too, DBA drops out where ever i am, all the time. Is this normal? Anyone know if there a fix? Thanks in advance ☺️

Got a 8p gearbox 6 speed KDT Bought it for a s3 for replacement but sold the car instead so didn’t put it on Travelled 3 and half hour to get this from where I am Come out of a 90k s3 comes with all the bits attached to it so it’s ready to go in only thing guy told me needs changing is the oil plug which is £10-20 no biggie KDT CODE comes with transfer box I paid £250 I would like £200 back it’s not missing anything clutch and flywheel and your ready to go I do also have some clutch is unbranded but it is brand new can chuck it in £50 extra it is definitely for s3 bhz/cdl Collection dewsbury Thankyou

I'd also get your timing chain checked, sounds like it could be stretched especially at that mileage. The sooner you check it the better as leaving it could be terminal.

Hey all, Newbie here and just looking for advice. I have an early 2007 A3 8P I'm slowly working on getting in good running order as well as aiming for an OEM+ build to learn more about cars. This weekend I attempted to install a turbo muffler delete, however once I get in there I realised the bolt patterns were completely off. Does anyone here know if there is a turbo muffler delete that would fit this pattern? Everything I search for is coming up with the symmetric bolt pattern, not the asymmetric. Photo for context, left is OEM and right is the incorrect delete I purchased. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey! Sorry if I'm reviving a dead sub, but I had this exact issue. I did manage to find one although it was very expensive: https://www.oemvwshop.com/06h129101b-pressure-relief-valve-p358193/ The gaskets for the ones you find on eBay do fit however, you just need to cut off the extra port.

hi gareth. thanks for getting back so quickly no problem, any and all advice is appreciated, seen a few youtube vids and im hooked on the Q7 or even the SQ7 if its right. Just want to know what to expect on the “older” models Maintenance wise. regards Owen

Hi All 2018 S3 Sportback. A recent service has flagged a fault with exhaust flap 1 actuator as open circuit. Whilst it does not affect the running of the car it would be good to rectify. I have done some preliminary checks. Flap actuator 2 is fine and the fault does not move when I interchange the actuators. Wiring at the connector is OK. From the wiring diagram, the circuit splits to feed both actuators somewhere in the harness at point B350, “Positive connection 1 (87a) in wiring harness”. Without me having to start dismantling the trim, would anyone have an idea of where this point would be in the car? Thanks in advance.

As said a year ago Colin. If they are original fitment then just look where I advised you to last year. If they weren’t an available and acceptable fitment - good luck with your insurance. Regards, Gareth.

I have a 2018 S3 and 2019 A3 1.5 TFSI. I do all my own servicing and change the oil at 8000 miles. The A3 has done 91000 and the only thing we have done is change the DSG clutch pack. The mechanic showed us the one that came out and reckoned it had a lot more life in it but we had a fault message and juddering in the low gears. It has been a great reliable car as has the S3. Having done some research these engines can go for 150K plus. I run my cars into the ground so hope this is the case. FYI I saw a 2018 Toyota Prius hybrid with 330000 on the clock. This chap had the car from new and changed the oil every 8000 miles. Not sure on the finance bit as I buy the cars outright but I feel confident they have plent of miles in them.

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My thoughts as well Thank you.

Has anyone on here used ecu testing for a mechatronic repair? I need to send my mechatronic off to be repaired I’ve seen mixed reviews

Interesting that Lenksäulensteuergerät translates as steering column control unit.

I forgot to mention, that was on from a week ago, cars booked in for egr/dpf ❌ on monday

I’d probably get the matter resolved first and then insist on a meeting with the dealer principal.

Thanks Joe, do you perhaps know if an engine top cover is available for my 2026 A3?

If you’ve had S Tronic gearbox service (every 38k miles), and you have VCDS, then I would do gearbox adaption calibration in basic settings. Few videos as mentioned. Try than and see if any improvement.

Thanks Cliff I will have a look in yellow pages 👀

Not the cheapest, but reviews say its a good battery, but time will tell

As a first step get the battery tested on deep discharge testing equipment. A dying battery could be your problem.

As suspected, the central air flap motor is defective according to VCDS.

Thank you Wayne. It's a shame the car has reached the end of its economic life, but it happens to all cars eventually. Mine was a year younger than yours but it got to the point that an expensive gearbox repair, plus the rising cost of fuel, made it unviable to keep it running.

I'd say it is more likely related to power steering than AC.

Primed pressurised fuel lines can hold 1-2 litres (diesels). For context I’ve got the 73 litre tank capacity. I’ve ran my tdi 40 unintentionally to 12 mile range (according to dashboard) I filled up and put 61 litres back in. so I knew that I had well over 10 litres in the tank but as others have said your destroy the pump and most likely be sucking up debris that unfortunately does get through petrol pumps. Not recommended to let it go below 1/4 of a tank if you can.