Audi A2 3L
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So I've bought an Audi A2 3L, 2003 as a non-runner.
I say non-runner... that's not strictly true. It runs if you start it by bypassing the ECU controlled starter motor but the reason that it's off the road (no MOT since Jan 2016) is that the gearbox controller has gone faulty.
The PO isn't that clued up on it and removed the controller. I'll check it over and put it back on, bleed the hydraulics and see what's what.
The list of things to do...
Headlights - They don't work on dipped beam - check bulbs. Fit HIDs
Gearbox controller - refit and try
Rear view mirror - it wobbles on the mounting onto the windscreen - Look at replacing. Is this common?
Passenger door lock barrel - The PO decided that he wanted to fit different door handles but there's no barrel in the passenger door handle. Look how to fit replacement
Rear door locking - Came up as a fault on VCDS as the door going going into 'SAFE' - Not had a problem with it yet. More research
Driver's door window hesitates going up - See how it goes and lubricate. Maybe it needs a new regulator?
Front bumper - it's cracked in a few places at the bottom underneath... maybe live with it?
Belly pan is missing - is it worth fitting one? I'm only thinking about fuel economy.
Oil temp fault in instrument cluster - replace sensor?
Windscreen wiper arm is sitting dangerously close to the windscreen and has touched it a couple of times only in 'park' position. There's a lot of play in the rivet... the PO mentioned that this is a common fault?
Rear seat not locating fully - Try again after having read the 'How-to' on this great site!
OSF + NSF track rod ends, slight play. Check again.
OSR tyre - Doesn't look great. Maybe replace.
Keys not working central locking - batteries bought and will re-program tonight.
Front grill - I prefer the early flat one but maybe the later one will grow on me?!
Well that's enough to keep me going for the mo'
MG
I say non-runner... that's not strictly true. It runs if you start it by bypassing the ECU controlled starter motor but the reason that it's off the road (no MOT since Jan 2016) is that the gearbox controller has gone faulty.
The PO isn't that clued up on it and removed the controller. I'll check it over and put it back on, bleed the hydraulics and see what's what.
The list of things to do...
Headlights - They don't work on dipped beam - check bulbs. Fit HIDs
Gearbox controller - refit and try
Rear view mirror - it wobbles on the mounting onto the windscreen - Look at replacing. Is this common?
Passenger door lock barrel - The PO decided that he wanted to fit different door handles but there's no barrel in the passenger door handle. Look how to fit replacement
Rear door locking - Came up as a fault on VCDS as the door going going into 'SAFE' - Not had a problem with it yet. More research
Driver's door window hesitates going up - See how it goes and lubricate. Maybe it needs a new regulator?
Front bumper - it's cracked in a few places at the bottom underneath... maybe live with it?
Belly pan is missing - is it worth fitting one? I'm only thinking about fuel economy.
Oil temp fault in instrument cluster - replace sensor?
Windscreen wiper arm is sitting dangerously close to the windscreen and has touched it a couple of times only in 'park' position. There's a lot of play in the rivet... the PO mentioned that this is a common fault?
Rear seat not locating fully - Try again after having read the 'How-to' on this great site!
OSF + NSF track rod ends, slight play. Check again.
OSR tyre - Doesn't look great. Maybe replace.
Keys not working central locking - batteries bought and will re-program tonight.
Front grill - I prefer the early flat one but maybe the later one will grow on me?!
Well that's enough to keep me going for the mo'
MG
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