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  • @Vauxfan - you could try some of the car buying services such as Motorway and Carwow, but I’d avoid We Buy Any Car as they have a...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl replied to the thread Fault codes help needed.
    @rourkemason protip, VAG error codes tend to be pretty well documented. Just search for the error code and add "vcds" to it. For...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl reacted to RUM4MO's post in the thread Fault codes help needed with Like Like.
    The first and last one are probably indicating actual faults as described, the rest is probably due to a low battery state of charge -...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl reacted to Karollo's post in the thread Suspension calamity with Like Like.
    I'm referring specifically to the front control arm. I haven't seen a steel one in the S3 yet, but I realise I haven't seen many things...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl reacted to SuperV8's post in the thread Suspension calamity with Like Like.
    The mechanic can only check the bushes with a big lever, prying in the one horizontal plane - they can't twist them like would happen...
  • Karollo
    Karollo replied to the thread Suspension calamity.
    I'm referring specifically to the front control arm. I haven't seen a steel one in the S3 yet, but I realise I haven't seen many things...
  • SuperV8
    SuperV8 replied to the thread Fault codes help needed.
    Yes, probably just temporary codes from the battery disconnect.
  • SuperV8
    SuperV8 replied to the thread Suspension calamity.
    The mechanic can only check the bushes with a big lever, prying in the one horizontal plane - they can't twist them like would happen...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl reacted to SuperV8's post in the thread Suspension calamity with Like Like.
    The S3 control arm is steel not aluminum, just like all the MQB cars. Maybe you are thinking of the subframe and knuckle which is...
  • nd-photo.nl
    nd-photo.nl reacted to Karollo's post in the thread Suspension calamity with Like Like.
    To be precise. The problem is the rear front control arm bushings. In all cars on the MQB platform (except the Audi S3), the bushings...
  • SuperV8
    SuperV8 replied to the thread Suspension calamity.
    The S3 control arm is steel not aluminum, just like all the MQB cars. Maybe you are thinking of the subframe and knuckle which is...
  • SRGTD
    SRGTD replied to the thread Glove Box Won't Close Properly.
    I‘d hazard a guess that something has either become detached or the latching mechanism has broken inside the glovebox lid. If it’s not...
  • RUM4MO replied to the thread Fault codes help needed.
    Well, do the DRLs and parking lights work as they should, that would be my first and logical check. The coolant pump, I’m guessing has...
  • Hello, Car: Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI 75 (2012) Kinda hard issue to explain, but I'll give it my best shot. The car is 99% working fine and...
  • Frostybear
    Frostybear reacted to Karollo's post in the thread Suspension calamity with Like Like.
    To be precise. The problem is the rear front control arm bushings. In all cars on the MQB platform (except the Audi S3), the bushings...