Hello, audi A3 8P 2.0FSI Short story: Took engine head off because of chain failure. Vales lapped, nothing really bad happend, put on new chain and used camshaft because old one teeth was broken due to chain failure and stuck. didn't had tool to lock camshaft so i put chain to left 18-19 on camshaft marks, crankshaft on mark and thats where it got tricky when i turn crankshaft to original ot mark valves touches piston so i turned camshaft till camshaft holes was facing each other near chain... Audi A3 2.0 FSI cranking not starting ..read more

Stumbled on this forum and hoping someone could help. I have a 2006 A3 2.0 fsi BVZ, motor is done. I can't find any BVZs for sale. I found AWA and AXW and would like to know if it would be plug and play? Side question: I also found a vr5 azx motor for sale would like to know if the 2.0 to 2.3 coverstion would be possible or not, if yes what all would be needed? Hoping someone finds this ..read more

My audi A3 2010 1.8 tfsi fan does not stop when the ignition is on. Replaced the relay and fans for now. Even the relay next to the battery together with its main tray replaced without success. The problem persists What could be a problem ..read more

From a dead start after shifting it into drive I give it gas for a second then it's like the transmission catches and jerks. mechatronic ..read more

Hi guys i recently did an engine swap on my 2005 Audi A3 2.0tfsi, it originally had the AXX engine which i swapped over to a BWA engine and now a BYD engine from a mk5 gti edition 30 but still running the factory ecu that has a 'stage 2' remap. the car starts and runs fine, i took it up and down the road just to test running gear. im at the stage where im looking to get it tuned or tune it myself with a kessv2 . Just wondering if i need a 'stage 3' tune file, or could i put a stage 2 tune... Engine swap tuning advice, BWA to BYD ..read more

hello ive fitted a 8v s3 steering wheel in my mates car, a3 8p highline from 2012 and everythings works except the mf buttons, i believe this is because the steering wheel is lin 2.0 and the car is lin 1.3. my question is, would i be able to put in a lin 2.0 controller or is that not possible ..read more

Hi everyone,* * * * * * * * * * * I'm hoping someone with more mechanical knowledge than myself can help point me in the right direction for an ongoing issue I've been having with my car. I have a 2006 Audi A3 3.2L Quattro Sportback (8P), 125,000 miles, with service following the Manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule.* The issues with the car include: intermittent rough idle, intermittent lower fuel efficiency, sometimes it smells like raw unburnt fuel while idling, and I also perceive a... Rough Idle/Gas Smell '06 A3 3.2 Sportback ..read more

Hi all! Is this my engine serial number or just a block casting part number? See pic. It looks like BWA25450 ..read more

The ECS Tuning oil filter housing kit is an attractive, durable upgrade designed to prevent dangerous and unsightly oil leaks. Its anodized aluminum housing is an exact-fit replacement for the original; but the similarity ends there. Unlike the factory filter housing, ours requires no special tool. Just unscrew the drain, using a common 8m allen key. Then unscrew the housing with a 36 mm socket. Simple. For added convenience, the housing drain plug takes the same sealing ring used at... :: ECS Tuning :: 2.0T Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing Kits ..read more

I've had this a3 since like 2013, and have had interior problems ever since. Plastics breaking, fabric adhesive coming loose, lights not working, plastic paint chipping...anyway the biggest of the issues would be the mesh screen that covers the front sunroof. The plastic latch broke and I can't see an easy way to fix it...help ..read more