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Just to add, this YouTube video might help: Cheers Steve

The problem with a lot of LED lights is that they throw up bulb failure warnings. I cat really advise on which brand to buy though, sorry. Cheers Steve

So sorry to hear of your issue Alex. I believe on most vag cars of the era if you swap the engine you need the matching clocks, ecu etc or have it all coded. As such it's probably advisable you speak to an auto electrician as I think this is where your issues will arise. As you say the engine should bolt straight in, but you'll need to keep the a8 engine mounts. It might be worth having the engine stripped to see if it is salvageable as you don't really have anything to loose in my opinion. Cheers Steve

If the key fob has a conventional key attached somewhere you might find the key slot is hidden on the drivers door handle behind a cap. If you've got aa or similar recovery it might be worth giving them a call.

Glad we could help 🙂 it's all about the service history, the more the better as it gives you a indication of how the cars been treated.

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Welcome to the forum Steve, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Your a4 sounds interesting 👍 Cheers Steve

Hi Vanessa, yep it's worked. I believe the style in.the first link is what you need. Cheers Steve

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What a great project! Do love an 80 🙂

Not sure of any members locally to you I'm affraid. But it's better putting that on our Facebook group 👍

How odd. There should be a button at the bottom of where you type that says "click to choose files" You should be able to upload pics from there. But make sure they're not too big. Cheers Steve

You're welcome. Good luck

The gearbox is the cvt type as standard I believe but a tiptronic gearbox was optional extra on some models. The cvt gearboxe takes 4 - 5 litres of fully synthetic oil. Don't even think about putting dextron III or IV in or you can kiss the box goodby. In addition if you do try and change the oil yourself, make sure you're wearing clothes that you're prepaired to throw away! Gearbox oil will leave anything it touches stinking of sulphur! This link should help too: http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/179883-CVT-Gear-box-oil-change cheers Steve

You're welcome, Glad you've got to the bottom of it 🙂 As you say a new weather seal is probably the best answer 🙂 Cheers Steve

This video might help: Cheers Steve

You're welcome, please could you send a pic of the front of your car. Being a 64 plate I'm wondering if it's the first generation q3 or 2nd generation. The first generation ended production in 2014 abd the 2nd generation came out the same year. Here's another one which is slightly different: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184004550381 Cheers Steve

I agree with Kev, definitely look at the battery area. It's it playing up with the electrics then it may have affected the CCM module. Also worth looking at the pollen filter housing as this cracked on my a6. Cheers Steve

Hi Gareth I could have sworn it was sulphur, but I do see your point. I'm sure there's something in the new petrol which makes it harder for older petrols to run on.

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Welcome to the forum Vanessa, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Here's one on eBay with the part number: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203006343586 Cheers Steve

German carmaker Audi has apologised for an ad showing a little girl eating a banana in front of a high-performance car, which drew a torrent of criticism on Twitter. "We hear you and let's get this straight: We care for children," Audi tweeted in its apology. "We sincerely apologize for this insensitive image and ensure that it will not be used in future." Critics said the child's pose was "provocative" and life-threatening. Some pointed out that the driver would not be able to see the child in that pose, leaning on the grille. Others said the image was sexually suggestive, as bananas and sports cars have often been seen as symbols of male lust. Audi's slogan in English above the image reads: "Lets your heart beat faster - in every aspect." The firm says it is now investigating how the ad came to be published. In May the German car giant Volkswagen, owner of Audi, became embroiled in a similar social media row. Its ad showed a dark-skinned man being manoeuvred around by a pair of white women's hands, before being flicked away from a yellow VW Golf to a jaunty soundtrack. The full ad for the Audi RS 4 on the firm's website shows it being marketed as a family car - and that was apparently the context for the controversial Twitter ad featuring the little girl eating a banana. https://bbc.in/33nNL8J

Is the door shutting properly? I ask as on my a6 the door hinges fail due to age causing the door to not shut properly despite the car believing it is. And the only way you can tell it's not shut is by seeing the door slightly ajar. Cheers Steve

Few pics of simply Audi, taken by fellow moderator Edd 🙂