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- Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:31 pm
- Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
- Topic: Indicator fault...relay?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1647
RE: Indicator fault...relay?
Thanks guys. Got relay from dealers. Managed to remove facia trim with improvised hacksaw blade! No damage to trim 
- Tue May 29, 2007 12:05 pm
- Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
- Topic: Indicator fault...relay?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1647
Indicator fault...relay?
Indicators have just packed up on 2001 S3. Bulbs and fuses are okay, indicators either don't work at all or start to flash then stop - this happens on left/right side. Thinking this is the relay. Anybody else come across this? If so, is this an easy-ish fix as don't want to take to stealers. Read on...
- Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:16 pm
- Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
- Topic: Minor front bumper damage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 725
Minor front bumper damage
Sadly (for car & animal) hit a small deer
. Damaged nearside fog light and foglight surround.
Any ideas how much for the fog light?
Is the foglight surround (grille) surround available separately - would like to know before main stealers quote for full bumper
Any ideas how much for the fog light?
Is the foglight surround (grille) surround available separately - would like to know before main stealers quote for full bumper
- Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:11 pm
- Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
- Topic: Grinding noise on turning - what is it??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1176
RE: Grinding noise on turning - what is it??
My mistake. Problem seems to be coming from rear of car. Sounds like handnrake may be sticking and causing rubbing noise - is this common? Noise seems to go after setting off, so thing it could be rear discs/pads binding. Make a noise lilike the the tyres aren't turning when it happens!
- Wed May 31, 2006 9:55 pm
- Forum: S3 (Typ 8L) 1999-2003
- Topic: Grinding noise on turning - what is it??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1176
Grinding noise on turning - what is it??
Just recently bought a 2001 S3 (and love it!). Problem is the car has an intermittent 'grinding/rubbing' noise coming from the front tyres when on full lock at parking speeds. Sounds like the tyre is catching on the arch - checked this out and no issues (car is also running standard 17" Avus' and su...