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  1. Trimley61

    Door striker plate adjustment

    My Akoya silver TDI has always had quite a bit of wind noise on drivers door since I have owned it. Have used Gummi Pfledge on all rubbers and surrounds to no effect several times. Upon closer inspection I have noticed that the window rubber on the vertical part of the door rubber which closes...
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    Broken actuator arm on FSI

    Does anyone know where to buy a new actuator arm for my FSI as its broken? My mechanic has told me that the Audi dealer in Ipswich have said its an obsolete part now and cannot be ordered. The car still runs okay but has the EML light on all the time and MOT is in September.
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    Fuse box cover in dark grey RHD for sale

    I have just ordered a new fuse box cover for my A2 from Prestige Motor Services through Ebay and they have one left brand new dark grey for £21.99 including postage. Just thought I would let members know as these are very hard to get hold of especially new ones!
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    Easy to remove rear speaker grille?

    I have just noticed a small crack in my rear speaker grille (drivers side) and wondered how easy it is to remove? I am not sure exactly what colour it is ie soul black or dark grey and assumed the code would be on the back of the speaker grille? Once I have established the exact colour then I...
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    Was it you in Royston High Street?

    I was in Royston high street earlier this afternoon and spotted a tidy A2 in blue, 1.4 reg plate J3 LKF parked near Savers. Spotted on rear window that the car had an A2OC sticker on it. Would have been nice to have a chat, but when I returned from Costa you were gone. I have two A2s a 1.6FSI...
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    Removing wheel caps

    I am about to acquire a nice TDI sport with 9 spoke 17 inch sport alloys. The wheels have just been refurbished but the centre caps look a bit tatty in comparison. Just ordered some new ones on Ebay. How do you remove the centre caps as they don't have a visible hole on them like my SE 16 inch...
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    Rubbing scraping noise on my FSI

    I have just noticed a noise on my car which although isn't very loud wasn't there before. It could be described as a slight scraping/rubbing noise coming from drivers side wheel area. It is apparent on starting up car and can be heard more when slowing down to stop. Probably there all the time...
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    Climate/Heating panel unit.

    Has anyone got a hard touch unit with all the buttons in as new condition for sale? Don't really like the idea of using the stickers available.
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    External coolant leak on 1.6FSI

    Just noticed coolant on driveway. Upon starting red car warning light came on so stopped immediately. On inspection tank nearly empty. Refilled and restarted engine and could see coolant dripping under the engine bay. Has anyone had a similar problem? I have had the water pump replaced in 2013.
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    Ease of obtaining and changing drivers side air vent unit

    I have a damaged air vent unit which doesn't turn flaps properly from side to side. Is it easy to remove without damaging the dash? And it looks like on a search that they aren't easily available from new. Any advice appreciated.
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    Chat Anything to worry about?

    I have a 1.6 FSI with 67k on clock. Today my brake/abs symbol came on with the red circle flashing as I started the car. Thinking it was just a glitch, I turned off engine and restarted after a few minutes, but was still the same. Checked brake fluid level and is above the minimum, but certainly...
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    windscreen wipers working intermittently.

    I have recently encountered a problem with my windscreen wipers. They are only working occasionally whatever position they are moved to, intermittent, slow, fast etc. From previous experience on other cars, I have found it could be the relay sticking or the arm worn. Looking at the manual I cant...
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    Trying to find 1.6 fsi wheel centre caps.

    I have looked on lots of sites, but having a problem finding new centre caps for my FSI SE. It has the standard 16 inch alloys with the grey colour centre cap and bright surround. My existing ones on the car are good condition, except two which are showing small signs of corrosion near the shiny...
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    Still havent got used to juddering clutch.

    My 1.6 FSI still judders in first gear when pulling away only alleviated by keeping revs high and slightly slipping it to achieve a smooth pull away. Speaking to a mechanic a work he suggested possible oil on clutch plate. Does anyone know if the clutch slave cylinder is an internal one in the...
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    Enjoying the A2 experience.

    I purchased my A2 1.6SE FSI June last year. Was taken by the unusual colour [merlot pearlescent red] and the fact that it had done 51k at the time. Elliot as he has been named by my girlfriend is a 53 plate car, and has had one previous owner plus demonstrator from new. I paid quite a lot at £4k...
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    Juddering clutch on 1.6 FSI

    Have just joined this site after purchasing a 1.6 FSI SE June last year. Very happy with Elliot generally as he looks great in rare merlot metallic. Has covered just 55k with demonstrator and one owner before myself. There is only one thing I still haven't got used to however. When pulling away...
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    Diesel like noise on start up fsi

    I'm new to the club and would appreciate some help/advice Just bought a 1.6 FSI 2003 with 52k When I start up car from cold it sounds like a diesel for a few seconds, then runs okay. I have changed oil/filter to no avail. Has had Shell Nitro(Optimax)used for last 2 fill ups. I'm genuinely...
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