Andy_B

If it helps it's the allen key through a hex socket type - allen key to stop strut turning as the nut is unscrewed with the hex socket.

What's mileage? If transmission fluid swap is overdue this may help but won't cure any underlying issue. I would suggest a specialist to advise on the gearbox fault code. You won't be swapping "a" clutch on a DSG auto gearbox if that is the problem 😃

As pretty much a lay person on vehicle problems the biggest flag in your post is the bit about revs increasing but speed not. Sounds a bit gearboxy. Auto or manual? Any codes from diagnostics?

Hi all, Could someone help me with the tool required to remove the nut that holds the bump stop onto the rear shock. Audi S3 8V 2020. I've seen lots of VAG ones offered all of differing sizes. Part number(s) or size(s) greatly appreciated. Thanks Andy

How do you find the res delete? I have a neighbour opposite with a V8 Merc and the one next door has a C43 so I'm unlikely to get noise complaints but just wondered if it would be too much for a daily drive.

It's probably a good idea. If the car was mapped with a stock exhaust and is now breathing differently it may have an adverse effect on the performance. Plus you'll be able to squeeze a few extra hp out if it. 😃

Are you having rolling road remap or off the shelf? i'm very keen to do it myself but am considering upgrading the exhaust after the PPF first.

Mine makes all sorts of odd clunks and whirrs when I switch it off. I think it says in the handbook that it's normal.

Still good so far.

Its a 2020 8v model, gloss black door mirrors Edit. Obviously, that's why it's posted in the 8V category!!

I recently had a pheasant/drivers door mirror interface at speed and am looking to replace the item myself. I have removed the damaged mirror and a number on a QR sticker attached to it is 2030.6314. Does anyone know how to cross reference or decipher this as it doesn't come up on a search and isn't in the format of the door mirror part numbers I have come across. I can get one marked 2030.6316 which looks identical but the devil is in the detail and I've no idea if this will be a suitable replacement. Any suggestions gratefully received. Andy

I replaced like for like Bosch S5 A08. I just changed serial number in VCDS to include the date I swapped it.

So, my horse has drunk the water and I've fitted a new battery . All good so far but saying that I haven't had disco ignition lights for the week prior. I'll update in a month or so, hopefully it's been put to bed. Andy

I didn't refuse to accept it.

I'm a old school "if the battery is knackered the car won't crank" type of guy, but every day is a learning day 😄 I am ordering one tomorrow. Just got the VCDS diagnostic kit so will be attempting the coding too.

I thought I'd posted the updated test. Hadn't pressed send!!😁

Battery test from this evening after being left for four days. 16% charge looks rubbish but it started on the button.

Ok, here's battery test results Battery is date coded 06/23. Temperature was zero degrees. The car had covered a 25 mile journey at 10.30pm the previous evening and the test was at about 10am. 2nd pic is test before starting 3rd is test with engine running (I think 🤔) 4th and fifth self explanatory. No idea if this tells anyone anything but happy to consider any suggestions. Car will be left until Thursday evening and I will repeat the test. Andy

Ok thanks.

Ok thanks. It's not something I would have considered as it starts on the button. I have a decent tester so I'll give it a try.

Hi Tim, Could you let us know how this was diagnosed if no fault codes were present? I have similar, though not udentical issue on my S3. Andy

Hi all. I have a 2019 S3 that is giving me an ignition light funky disco from time to time. The ignituon lights stay on or flicker even with the engine running. Sometimes the dash goes blank and gives me "Ignition powered off" or similar and, according to my better half to whom it has just happened, the heater fan goes off. It will start and drive as normal and has occurred while driving. I don't know if its related but each time I start the car the rear occupancy/outside temp display, which are at the same location on the dash, flicker between the two displays. I have had the car since September and its happened 3 times including today. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks Andy

I might consider a remap in the future but it's pretty fast already 😃 Will probably go for the black Audi rings and black S3 badges before that to complement the black wheels.

Nice. Same or similar colour to mine😊

Hi all, new member, just picked up a 2020 S3, my first Audi. Loving it so far and looking forward to becoming part of the forum🙂 Andy