Questions tagged [a3]
A3 is a small family/compact car produced by Audi since 1996.
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I need help identifying pins in the VAG ignition switch (Audi A3 2005)
I need some help identifying the functions of the pins in my ignition switch. Some time ago my ignition switch started to malfunction. The issues I experienced were failing to switch into the desired ...
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Audi A3 2005 Damaged ignition barrel?
I am experiencing a problem with starting my 2005 Audi A3. This morning I inserted the key into the ignition and could not switch it to the ON position. I could only switch it to the Accessory ...
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Do I have to change the cambelt after 7 years, if it's only done low mileage?
Several mechanics have suggested that it isn't necessary to replace the cambelt if the car's travelled less than 10,000 miles even if the vehicle is 7 years old. Is there a way to check if it is ...
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Can I start my Audi a3 after lying up 10 months?
Can anyone tell me if an Audi a3 is lying up 10 months would the engine be seized??? It's on a slant so would the oil be stuck in a bad position?
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Schock absorbers misting
My car has a schock absorbers misting report on a test
Audi a3 built 2009
Now my question is could this case a bumpy ride I.e when the car rides of bumpy road, the drive feels very rough
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Has my mechanic overfilled the oil? Audi a3 2008 1.8 TFSI
I have recently bought an Audi a3 2008 TFSI, and had a mechanic checking the engine over before buying it. He had to repair an oil leak and refilled the oil, everything seemed good to him.
Today when ...
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Which transmission oil should I use?
I'm the third owner of an Audi A3 2001 1.9TDI with 5-gear manual transmission. I'd refer to the owners manual but I didn't get it when I bought the car, someone must have misplaced it. I can't find ...
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Audi A3 starter turns on during drive
I have an Audi A3 Ambition car and have bought it in August, 2017. The seller mentioned he built in a start button, so the car needs contact using the key first, then the motor starts by pressing a ...
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Audi temperature gauge not working correctly
I have an Audi A3 2001 1.9TDI engine code ASV and my temperature gauge has always been acting weird - goes to 100°C or higher and then drops back to 90°C.
I took my car to a local certified Audi ...
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Audi A3 (2001) battery not charging
I left my A3 for an hour after driving it normally, and when I returned I found the battery was almost completely dead. The car wouldn't start, and even the hazard lights were having trouble staying ...
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Windshield wipers not wiping properly
I got serious issues with my windshield wiper blades on my Audi A3 2001 8L1. I replaced them two times in the last 6 months because they can't seem to wipe the area they are supposed to.
Both times I ...
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Buzzing sound coming from Audi A3 2.0 TDI engine
This is an '05 A3 with a 2.0 TDI BKD engine, about 120k miles on it. The sound starts when I move the key to the ON position, without starting the engine. But even with the engine on, it's still there,...
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How to measure transmission fluid levels?
I understand the newer Audi A3's with either type of transmission (auto or DSG) has a really weird way to check (to normal pull the dipstick type checking) the transmission fluid. Can someone please ...
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