Vagcom in Bristol (or near)

[gripper]

Right, I think I would rather pay an enthusiast on here to plug Vagcom to my car than taking it to some backstreet garage who will probably tell me I need a new engine (or turbo)
So if anyone has one and they are willing to (and have the correct lead) have a look at my A3 then please pm me to discuss prices.
In addition if you come to mine I can supply tea, quality biscuits and even dinner in some cases
Or I can come to you ?

[Rusty]

I've got a basic lead to read codes but not much else...

[Monkeymagic]

Im in worcester and will happily help for free but its a bit of a distance.
My advice buy a licensed programme it really is a great tool.

[gripper]

Ive got a purple plug under the ash tray at the front is this the diagnostic port ?

[gripper]

My advice buy a licensed programme it really is a great tool.

It cost more than the cars worth mate

[Monkeymagic]

Thats the one mate. I have a handheld fault scanner i bought years ago. Its basic but will pull codes easily
Its another option for you. Defo check the pcv pipes and thin vac pipes under inlet manifold for splits they are common. Also bin the dv and put back to standard. VAG spent millions designing the engine and someone decided to change a vital part without any research

[Ross]

I'm in Swindon if your ever up this way, happy to plug it in and read codes.

[80Quattro]

Surely AllAudi would do it for minimal cost if there isn't someone local who can do it. They diagnosed a coil pack fault on my car for free last time I asked.

[gripper]

Big thanks to everyone who offered to help with this

Found someone now who is willing to do this and also has the parts to fix my coupe

Andy your a star

[gripper]

Thanks to Andy I now have a comprehensive (read large) printout of my vagcom error codes !
I can disregard the ones for interior lights and door contacts as these are the previous owners attempt at disco lighting
Central locking pump runs for a bit in the tailgate so I'm aware of that.
I have a air-bag light on dash so aware of that.
Found some ABS error codes but not sure why as its all working as it should ?

Then there are the engine codes

Saturday,31,August,2013,10:50:54:40053
VCDS Version: Release 11.11.6
Data version: 20121223



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Chassis Type: 8L - Audi A3/S3
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 16 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 57 75 76

Mileage: 206150km/128095miles
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-018-AGU.lbl
Part No: 06A 906 018 AQ
Component: 1.8L R4/5VT MOTR HS D03
Coding: 04000
Shop #: WSC 06435
VCID: 71E3C1823B356F90DF5

4 Faults Found:
00544 - Maximum Boost Pressure Exceeded
35-00 - -
16500 - Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62)
P0116 - 35-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
00575 - Intake Manifold Pressure
08-10 - Control Limit Surpassed - Intermittent
01262 - Solenoid Valve for Boost Pressure Control (N75)
26-00 - Output Open
Readiness: N/A

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1J0-907-37x-ABS.lbl
Part No: 1J0 907 379 E
Component: ABS/EDS 20 IE CAN 0001
Coding: 13504
Shop #: WSC 06435
VCID: 336F0B8A01A91D80ED9

3 Faults Found:
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Right (G44)
35-00 - -
01276 - ABS Hydraulic Pump (V64)
16-10 - Signal Outside Specifications - Intermittent
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
37-10 - Faulty - Intermittent

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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 8L0-820-043-2D.lbl
Part No: 8L0 820 043 D
Component: A3 KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT_D75
Coding: 03141
Shop #: WSC 06435
VCID: 2953E9E2D3655750575

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 8L0-959-655-AI7.lbl
Part No: 8L0 959 655 F
Component: Airbag 7 Audi 0505
Coding: 00104
Shop #: WSC 06435
VCID: 418351424B15BF106F5

1 Fault Found:
01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Passenger Side (N200)
32-10 - Resistance too High - Intermittent

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 8L0-919-xxx-17.lbl
Part No: 8L0 919 930 E
Component: AB-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D02
Coding: 04442
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 38753CA618CFFED8D8B

Subsystem 1 - Part No: IMMO
Component: IDENTNR: AUZ7Z0V0237703
IMMO-IDENTNR: AUZ7Z0V0237703

No fault code found.

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Address 35: Centr. Locks Labels: 8D0-862-257.lbl
Part No: 8LO 862 257
Component: ZV-Pumpe, DWA, Funk D03
Coding: 13130
Shop #: WSC 65535
VCID: 1123A1025BF50F90BF5

8 Faults Found:
01367 - Central Locking Pump Run Time Exceeded (Likely Leak)
35-00 - -
01371 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Driver's Side
35-00 - -
01372 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch; Rear Passenger Side
35-00 - -
01374 - Alarm triggered by Terminal 15
35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -
01369 - Alarm triggered by Hood Switch
35-00 - -
01368 - Alarm triggered by Luggage Compartment Switch
35-00 - -
01373 - Alarm triggered by Radio Ground Contact
35-00 - -

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 4B0-951-173.lbl
Part No: 8L0 951 173
Component: Innenraumueberw. D03
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 06435
VCID: EED95AFEAA0BF068427

No fault code found.

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