Corrie

Hi. I have a 2012 a3 cabriolet and the carpet/shelf behind the rear head rests has come away. I've tried to get behind the head rests to be able to attatch it back into the runner but it seems to be a thankless task. Is there an easier way to access this and secure it properly.

Many thanks

C

6 hours ago, Magnet said:

That’s fine if you are happy, but there are some pretty dodgy aftermarket clutches about. I could have advised you what to go  for if interested. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thankyou for the offer, at least I know where to come. The clutch comes with a 2 year warranty and I know the guy I use would do the right thing 

14 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Carrie,

Many thanks. Make of parts he is using? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

I have no idea lol I just leave the car with him and he does the rest (I trust him implicitly with my cars)

4 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Corina,

Tidying up some loose ends, and wondering where you are with this now.

Kind regards,

Gareth.

Hi, sorry for the late update. The clutch has definitely gone and is now with the mechanic to have a new one fitted

6 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

Another test is to find the "bite point" of the clutch. Apply the handbrake firmly, press the clutch pedal to the floor, engage first gear, open the throttle a little (1300 rpm approx,) and slowly raise the clutch pedal, noting the pedal height at which you can feel the clutch start to engage. That height should be around half up. If that bite point is much above half way there is something wrong with the clutch.

The bite point is almost at the top

2 hours ago, Magnet said:

Many thanks Corrina,

So the car is a ‘fully, uncomplicated 6 speed manual’ -? If so, the rev. counter increasing without the speed increasing can be understood by my suggestion of what may be wrong. 
The speedo jumping around?? 
One simple test you could do:- Put the car in 4th gear on level ground with handbrake off, and attempt to move off in that gear - exactly as you would do in 1st gear. The engine should stall quite quickly as the drive gets taken up. Does it? 
Kind regards, 

Gareth. 

The speedo revs towards the red with no increase in speed. It's a normal 6 speed gear box. I'll try doing the 4th gear test and will let you know

15 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

I am not sure I fully understand the problem. Does the engine speed, as shown by the tachometer, truly go up and down, or is it just the indicator lights that are changing?

The rev counter goes up but the speed doesn't. The speed display on the dash jumps about and doesn't seem to know what gear it's in.

6 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

Please confirm you are using an automatic gearbox.

Sorry, it's 6 speed manual

My car has started to over rev when Im trying to accelerate up any incline. The display starts showing lower gears and jumps about. Looking online it seems to be the gearbox ecu but thought I'd ask you lovely people in my phone

Regards

24 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Hello Corrina,

Do you actually leave your phone plugged in in its holder when you are not in the car? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 
 

No, I unplug it

2 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

Corrie.

Did you find a solution, or did you concede defeat?

I conceded defeat. Just have to unplug the phone holder/charger from the socket 😢

17 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

Surely the mechanic neighbour who found the leak can also advise on its repair?

He just advised to get it checked when I take it into my usual mechanic. I don't like to bother the man too much when he's at home

12 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

If you are prepared to open the fusebox cover at the end of the dashboard, you will be able to connect a wire to an ignition switched supply. It's what I did to power a satnav.

I'd be terrified that I'd mess that up. 

I'm always worried about the battery consumption when my phone charger is plugged in. I know I can always unplug it, but there's times I forget, especially when I get home late.from work

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Hi, My name is Corrie and I own a beautiful 2012 A3 cabriolet ❤️ I'm looking forward to reading the posts on here and chatting with you all 😁