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Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
01-27-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By absoluTT A3

Check the wiring harness. The 2008 A3 8P is known...

Check the wiring harness. The 2008 A3 8P is known to have substandard wiring harness insulation that ages over time, cracks, and then frays the wiring. I've had several door electrical problems with...
Forum: A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
11-15-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By absoluTT A3

As long as the frame isn't bent, it's very likely...

As long as the frame isn't bent, it's very likely it won't be declared a loss & repair will be the remedy. Airbags not deployed are hopeful of that. Wow... 80mph? That's a really impressive outcome,...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 83,199
Posted By absoluTT A3

Based on what you're saying, if you remove a 5W...

Based on what you're saying, if you remove a 5W 194 (T10) bulb and replace it with a 3W LED assembly, that should be sufficient to fool CANBUS into thinking there's a serviceable bulb installed. Have...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
10-16-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 133,468
Posted By absoluTT A3

Just want to add a few things of note here......

Just want to add a few things of note here... even though the number of people doing this is a far cry from years ago.

Double-DIN cage alignment. NOTE... that this cage doesn't have a 100% fixed...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-27-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By absoluTT A3

Excellent advice from findalex. The operative...

Excellent advice from findalex.
The operative clause "attempt at an install" causes some concern. If you're not 100% sure of what you're doing, far better to pay a shop to do it for you. Don't go to...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
12-10-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,057
Posted By absoluTT A3

Do you have the 2.0L or 3.2L engine? City...

Do you have the 2.0L or 3.2L engine?

City gas mileage is generally not very good with the A3. I drive rather "gently" with it and find pure city driving in lots of stop/go traffic nets about 20...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
12-10-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By absoluTT A3

Some questions on the function enabling here. ...

Some questions on the function enabling here.

So does the chip in each bulb assembly have some kind of memory capacitance? To change modes, you quickly turn the fog lights on/off until you get...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
10-02-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By absoluTT A3

I don't know why you're thinking you'll a lot of...

I don't know why you're thinking you'll a lot of helpful responses on a post like this. As if existing A3 owners would give you a better thumbs up, down or sideways? There's no special insight an A3...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
10-02-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By absoluTT A3

+1 on what findalex said. If you have little DIY...

+1 on what findalex said. If you have little DIY knowledge of A/C systems, and the proper equipment to service it, then you really need to take it to a shop. The typical problem is that the system...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-28-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 720
Posted By absoluTT A3

Not a very good photo... but it does look like a...

Not a very good photo... but it does look like a small chip with some short cracks emanating from it. There are glass repair services out there that can fix this kind of thing, when the cracks are...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-26-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,699
Posted By absoluTT A3

Do the R8 coils bring some other benefit over the...

Do the R8 coils bring some other benefit over the A3 coils, or was it just cosmetic?

I wish I'd been more proactive and read up on the ignition coil issue. I had a coil go bad and would suffer...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-23-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By absoluTT A3

Thanks for the additional details. Probably the...

Thanks for the additional details. Probably the thing to do is after removing the cover below the steering wheel, trace the wiring from the turn signal stalk and see where it goes. Another thing you...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-22-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By absoluTT A3

Are you needing to replace it? Just curious,...

Are you needing to replace it? Just curious, because you say it's clicking... so if it's functional, why do you need to find it?
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-21-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,627
Posted By absoluTT A3

^ Do you realize you've responded to a topic...

^ Do you realize you've responded to a topic where the last post was over 11 years ago? :rolleyes:
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-21-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By absoluTT A3

Yes, there are. Check here and over at VWVortex,...

Yes, there are. Check here and over at VWVortex, searching on interior lighting. No only can you replace bulbs with LED's, there are footwell lights you can install. I don't have time to track...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-19-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By absoluTT A3

Audi A3 (2007) Clearmount installation

I have an Audi A3 (2007) and over the years I tried out different mounts for my cellphone (since I use it for navigation purposes). Clip-on types that stick in the vents or are inserted in between...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-14-2018, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,680
Posted By absoluTT A3

Get a Littlefuse "add-a-circuit" fuse holder. ...

Get a Littlefuse "add-a-circuit" fuse holder. This plugs into any socket on your fuse panel, while providing 2 slots -- one for the original circuit and one for the add-on circuit, to power your...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-11-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,741
Posted By absoluTT A3

^ Congrats on getting a true diagnosis and having...

^ Congrats on getting a true diagnosis and having a new transmission on the way under warranty! :cool:
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
09-04-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,173
Posted By absoluTT A3

The AudiWorld A3/S3 subforum is not very active...

The AudiWorld A3/S3 subforum is not very active these days, so it's doubtful you'll find much help on this. Did you make any recent programming changes via VCDS? Has your car battery suffered any...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-29-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By absoluTT A3

I don't know the options that were available on...

I don't know the options that were available on the 2015, but if a backup camera was an available option, you'd be able to do it as long as the MMI head unit is capable (you might need a module, a...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-25-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,430
Posted By absoluTT A3

Insufficient information. Is the exhaust...

Insufficient information.

Is the exhaust mostly white smoke or partial?
Does the white smoke always appear, or only at certain times like starting up or hard acceleration?
What's the mileage on...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-22-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,971
Posted By absoluTT A3

Actually, I don't have the TT any longer. Just...

Actually, I don't have the TT any longer. Just the A3. Will ping you directly. Thanks!
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-22-2018, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,971
Posted By absoluTT A3

Thanks. Yeah, I think it'll depend upon how much...

Thanks. Yeah, I think it'll depend upon how much of a curve. This isn't much, though. But another thing I thought of, is to attach it to the case instead. I have a 2-layer case, with soft neoprene...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-21-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,971
Posted By absoluTT A3

Thanks, that's helpful. One last thing -- are...

Thanks, that's helpful. One last thing -- are the metal plates included thin enough to bend? My phone has a slight curvature to the back, so I'd want to be able to slightly bend the metal plate...
Forum: Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
08-21-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,971
Posted By absoluTT A3

I invested in a RAM Mount with reduced mounting...

I invested in a RAM Mount with reduced mounting cup to fit in my Audi coin tray, which works fairly well, but now I see this... wish I'd known about the Clear Mount before hand! Looks like it'll be...
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