Trevor

Go for it...the way I see it if you are going to spend £225...that's £225 towards an upgraded suspension set up and has to be a move in the right direction. There's a huge range of different parts here http://www.audiownersclub.com/parts-results/A3-S3/Shock-Absorbers-Dampers/174092 Let us know which way your decision went

Not tried the new range but many years ago I had a set on a Citroen and have never felt a car handle so strangely before...took them off and replaced them with Michelin. I'm sure they're sorted nowadays...nice and shiny as well !

Hi Jay...welcome to the Forum! It looks like the doors are the same ranging from 2007 - 2014. You would be able to compare them side by side if collecting but if getting them delivered then obviously a little bit difficult if there are any differences. Good luck Trevor - Admin

Hi Lee...welcome to the Forum! Not sure which spacers to use personally, but hopefully there may be some member(s) on here that have gone that route before. Pop up some photos once its been modded if you wouldn't mind...would like to see how it looks (before/after) Regards Trevor - Admin

I'm sure you might have tried this one but here it is. It does make you wonder why the battery was missing from the fob in the first place though? ********************************************************************************************* 1# you take one key put into ignition turn on.2# close door, lock it with the key hole on driver side,with the key you want to program.3#once it's lock take the key of the door out press the open button once or 2 or 3 or 4 times depending on which key is being reprogrammed(for the seats memory)you will see your side blink every time you press ,wait 6 secs press again once.take the other key in ignition out.close the door and try locking with the reprogrammed key.if you lost the program on other key it's just you didn't select the right memory,so set the right number for the right key Ex:my wife is 1# in memory seat,mine is 2#.so i had to press twice in 3# step. OR...... There's two ways of doing this depending actual build date - so I will give you them both .... try the first one first ( in order I mean !) ..First - press the LOCK or UNLOCK button MANUALLY lock and UNLOCK the drivers door within 30 seconds...The system should then work - after one minute... so leave it one full minute before trying...If it doesn't work - just try it again...The second / different procedure is below .............If the car is locked -- MANUALLY unlock the drivers door...Press the key UNLOCK button ONCE...Switch the Ignition On and OFFRemove the key from the switch... THEN press the key LOCK or UNLOCK button ONCE ...The system should now work properly....IF it doesn't - it will need re programming using diagnostic equipment as mentioned before - but try those first.... if its just lost its synch due to low batteries etc - that will do it for you ...

Hi Peter...welcome to the Forum! The car looks absolutely superb....where is the backdrop..Scotland or Ireland? Looks lovely wherever it is. The emissions light may just be a case of putting some additive in the fuel and giving it a good blast...usually does the job Look forward to reading your posts in the future Regards Trevor - Admin

Got a cool trip planned for this weekend with a Motor Racing theme, driving through the beautiful Belguim and German countryside. Heading off to Nurburgring for the WEC 6 Hours but going through to Spa on the way for a quick look around and then on the way back taking in Reims (the derelict circuit from the golden era of motor racing). Will post up piccies when I return.

Hi Paul...welcome to the Forum! The car looks great and amazing condition for it's age. The aircon pressure switch does make sense and worth trying a replacement...especially in this weather. Keep us informed with any updates Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Michael...welcome to the forum I found this article from the handbook, hope it helps? Operation The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the handbrake. Centre console: Parking brake – Pull switch A ⇒ fig. 132 to apply the parking brake. The indicator lamp in the switch will light up. – Depress the brake or accelerator pedal and press the switch at the same time to release the parking brake. The indicator lamp in the switch will go out. Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake. The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling away accidentally. However, the electro-mechanical parking brake also offers a number of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions of a normal handbrake. When driving away • The parking brake auto release function releases the parking brake automatically when you wish to start moving, “Driving away from a standstill”. • When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired direction. Emergency braking function An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle even if the conventional foot brake should fail to work, “Emergency braking function”. Warning and indicator lamps • The warning lamps in the instrument cluster and in the switch light up when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched on. • The warning lamps in the instrument cluster and switch light up for approximately 20 seconds when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched off. WARNING Never press the accelerator pedal or release the clutch inadvertently if a gear is engaged or if the selector lever is not in position P or N (on automatic vehicles) while the vehicle is stationary with the engine running. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately and possibly cause an accident. Caution If the symbol flashes in the centre display, or if the warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster, there is a fault in the brake system. You can press the button to obtain a message explaining the fault. If the message Parking brake! appears, there is a fault in the parking brake. Have the fault repaired by a qualified workshop without delay ⇒ page 32. Note • The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on before the parking brake can be released. • Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern. • The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is parked. This may also cause a slight noise, which is normal. Parking Please note the following points to ensure there is no risk of the car rolling away accidentally after it is parked. Parking the car – Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle. – Pull the switch to apply the parking brake. – Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to P. – Switch off the engine ⇒ . – Manual gearbox: Engage the first gear. When parking on slopes – Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll into the kerb if it did start to move accidentally. WARNING • Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be able to start the engine, release the parking brake or use poweroperated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead to injuries. • Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk. Driving away from a standstill The parking brake auto release function releases the parking brake automatically when you wish to start moving. Applying the parking brake when stopping – Pull the switch to apply the parking brake. Releasing the parking brake when driving away – Drive off in the normal way: the parking brake will be released automatically and the vehicle will start moving. On vehicles with automatic gearbox, you can apply the parking brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. Then you do not have to hold the car with the footbrake, as the parking brake will stop it creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmission. When you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will be released automatically and the vehicle will start moving. Driving away on a slope When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired direction. Note For safety reasons the parking brake will only release automatically if the driver's seat belt is engaged in its buckle. Driving away when towing a trailer Please note the following points to prevent the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally on a gradient. – Pull and hold the parking brake switch and press the accelerator. The parking brake will remain engaged and prevent any tendency to roll back down the slope. – You can release the parking brake switch as soon as the engine is delivering enough power to the wheels. Depending on the weight of the vehicle and trailer and the steepness of the slope, there may be a tendency to roll back downhill when driving away from a standstill. You can prevent this by pulling out the parking brake switch as you press the accelerator (in the same way as with a conventional handbrake). Emergency braking function This feature enables you to stop the vehicle if the main brake system should fail or if the pedal is obstructed. – Pull out and hold the parking brake switch to stop the vehicle with the parking brake in an emergency. – The brakes will be released immediately if you release the switch or press down the accelerator. If you pull out and hold the parking brake switch at a road speed above about 8 km/h, this will initiate an emergency brake application. The brakes are then applied hydraulically at all four wheels. The effect is the same as an emergency stop (full brake application) ⇒ To prevent the emergency braking function from being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds when the switch is operated. The brakes are released immediately when you release the switch or press down the accelerator. WARNING You should only use the emergency braking function in a real emergency, for example if the brake system should fail or if the brake pedal is obstructed. If you use the emergency braking function by activating the parking brake switch, the effect is similar to a full brake application (emergency stop). Please remember that the ESP (with its combined ABS, EDL and traction control functions) is still subject to certain physical limits. In a corner or in bad road or weather conditions an emergency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or lose steering control. Driver messages in the instrument cluster display Caution: Vehicle parked too steep This message can appear when you apply the parking brake if the car is parked on a gradient steeper than about 30%. In this case the parking brake may not be strong enough to prevent the vehicle from rolling back accidentally. Please release parking brake However, please remember that, for safety reasons, the parking brake will only release automatically if the driver's seat belt is buckled. Press brake pedal to release parking brake This message may appear when you press the switch to release the parking brake. The parking brake can only be released, if you depress the brake pedal and simultaneously press the switch or if you use the parking brake auto release function. Parking brake malfunction ! This message will appear together with the yellow symbol if a malfunction should occur in the parking brake. Fault in parking brake auto release This driver message will appear in the event of a malfunction of the parking brake auto release. The automatic release of the parking brake when moving off from a standstill is not functioning correctly. The parking brake must be released manually by pressing the switch. Have the fault rectified by a qualified workshop. Audi hold assist Audi hold assist helps the driver when the vehicle is stationary and automatically prevents the vehicle from rolling away when driving off. Detail of the centre console: Button for Audi hold assist When the Audi hold assist function is on, the vehicle is automatically prevented from rolling away and you no longer have to keep your foot on the brake pedal. Conditions for switching on Audi hold assist – The driver's door must be closed. – The driver's seat belt must be buckled. – The engine must be running. Switching on Audi hold assist – Press button B ⇒ fig. 133 in the centre console to switch on the Audi hold assist function. The indicator lamp in the switch will light up. Switching off Audi hold assist – Press button B ⇒ fig. 133 to switch off the Audi hold assist function. The indicator lamp in the switch will go out. – If you press button B while the vehicle is being held by the Audi hold assist function, the electro-mechanical parking brake will automatically take over. The parking brake will not take over if the foot brake is applied simultaneously. – Audi hold assist is switched off automatically if you open the driver's door, unbuckle the seat belt or switch off the engine. If this happens when the green symbol g is displayed in the instrument cluster, the parking brake will be applied automatically to ensure that the vehicle is parked safely. Audi hold assist helps the driver to keep the vehicle stationary while the engine is running, for instance on steep gradients, at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The green symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the function is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal. As soon as you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will automatically be released and the vehicle will start moving. If the conditions for Audi hold assist change and the function is switched off as a result, the parking brake will be applied automatically to ensure that the vehicle is parked safely. The diode in the button will go out when the Audi hold assist function is switched off. WARNING The intelligent technology in Audi hold assist cannot defy the laws of physics. Do not let the extra convenience provided by Audi hold assist tempt you into taking a safety risk. • Audi hold assist cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all conditions on a gradient (e.g. if the road is slippery or icy). • Audi hold assist must be switched on again each time the engine is started – Risk of accident! • Never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and Audi hold assist is switched on – Risk of accident! • Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped properly and safely to avoid injury to yourself and others. Note • Audi hold assist can be switched on only when the driver's door is closed, the driver's seat belt is buckled and the engine is running. • Audi hold assist prevents automatic vehicles from creeping forwards when the brake pedal is released with the car in gear. • When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period, Audi hold assist will automatically apply the parking brake. In this case, the green symbol in the instrument cluster display will change to red .

How about these roads...anyone driven any of them? Review of the best driving roads...ever! Read full article by clicking link below http://www.drivn.co.uk/ultimate-summer-driving-roads-rated/

As suggested by HarktheAudi (Ross)...this topic has been started to compile a list of regional specialist repairers as recommended by you, the Forum members. Let's see how it grows and then maybe if eventually sufficient listings on here we can then split it into regions. Go for it !

Hi Wayne...welcome to the Forum! There are plenty available for download from an e-library on the internet but which one is better (or cheaper) than another is anyones' guess. Anyone else tried this before??? Regards Trevor

definitely worth changing the engine oil for quality brand and of the correct grade/specs if in doubt

I can only guess at number 1 cylinder coil pack failing. Best bet would be to measure the resistance of the suspected faulty one and another cylinder coil to see if there is any difference in the readings....

Sorry, thought it was the other type of key you have. I think the best bet maybe to take it to a VW Audi specialist who can just programme the fob into the car by connecting up to the diagnostic platform. I'm sure there is another way of doing it yourself but I'm not sure, so maybe some other members know???

yes it is slow in here at the moment but as the site is relatively new, we're always looking for interesting topics and questions from members.

Hi Steven...welcome to the Forum! Just a long shot but are there more than one brake light swiches on the pedal? If so, have you replaced the correct one? Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi...and welcome to the Forum! The car looks great! Does the fault kick up any warning lamps? Regards Trevor - Admin

You could try these instructions You will need BOTH remote key fobs to reprogram one or both of them. 1. Take the key you DO NOT want to reprogram and put it in the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition on but DO NOT start the engine. 3. Put the second key in the drivers door lock. Whilst it is in the lock press the UNLOCK button once only (the lights should flash on the car but the doors will remain locked). 4. With the second key still in the drivers door lock, unlock and then lock the door again. 5. Remove the key from the door lock. 6. Open the car and remove the key from the ignition. 7. Now test the key that you have reprogrammed, the one you have removed from the door lock. If both your remotes don't work, do all of the above for the first key, but at step number 3. press the UNLOCK button TWICE. The light will flash twice and then proceed onto step 4 and finish the procedure. alternatively here is a link you could try

I don't think anyone has reached a maximum limit yet

Hi Ross...welcome to the forum! and welcome to the wonderful world of Audi's I'm sure you'll enjoy an Audi cabriolet in this weather...its what they were designed for Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Matthew...welcome to the Forum! Looking forward to reading your modification posts on here. Hope you're enjoying your Audi? Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Grant...welcome to the Forum! Looking forward to reading your posts on here. Regards Trevor - Admin

Hi Ross It looks like you made a wise decision based on the facts you gathered prior to throwing good money at a particular brand of car. I think everyone has a 'wish list' to fulfil when choosing a particular car. Mine have changed over the years from the 'sound of a V8' and huge power / acceleration to now being 'how many miles to the gallon can I get' and wallowing around in comfort I think its an age thing for me! Best Regards Trevor - Admin

HarktheAudi Great idea! I'll see what I can do...watch this space!