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Thanks Jon, Would you mind refreshing an aged memory on the Bosch filter issue? Interestingly, I’ve just moved away from Mann ( and Bosch) oil filters for the annual service on the humble A3, due to helpful comments from Steve Y some time ago. I bought the Hengst equivalent from GSF at a fraction of Hengst, Mann and Bosch prices from other sellers. Just ordered on line and picked it up at their local- to - me branch. Great service. Just double check that I’m right in my belief that if you buy Varta or it’s equivalent Bosch, you are actually buying the same battery - simply branded Varta or Bosch as appropriate. Kind regards, Gareth.

An update on the A3. After installing the replacement oil pump the remaining job was to have the oil pressure tested using a gauge by my local Mitsubishi service agent. At the same time, I purchased a new OE Oil Pressure Sender and had them fit that too as they had to remove the old one to fit the oil pressure meter. The pressure test confirmed that oil pressure was within the correct operating parameters, and pointed to the sender unit being the cause of the Low Oil Pressure warning. The new OE sender was installed, and surprise, surprise, the LOP warning light was gone. So, a few dollars spent for peace of mind. I have a suspicion that the cause of the low pressure warning was probably a broken earth wire on the original Oil Pressure Sender, which was then replaced by an aftermarket sender that did not not include an earth wire, so unsurprisingly, the previous owner continued to have the LOP warning. The replacement VAG OE Sender Unit I purchased (NZ$76) included a new earth wire and my workshop duly earthed that to the engine via one of the Oil Filter housing mounting bolts. Problem solved. Buying the A3 with LOP warning was a risk, but the engine always sounded smooth and quiet, so a risk worth taking. The car has now doubled in value, but I think I'll hang on to it for a while as it has only done 117,000km and is in unmarked, original condition. Yeeha.... 🙂

"they charge like wounded bulls" That's a phrase I must remember. Good luck. Do let us know the outcome.

Hi Turnerrob, It could be that the seal has withered and the flap is not operating correctly. If your handy with the car, take the EGR and connecting unit off, inspect and if dirty clean with some EGR cleaner and a toothbrush. You can replace the units and see if the code clears ( you'll need a scanner that can clear the OBD fault code ). If the code does not clear, get a refurbed unit and fit it, this should clear up your errors. If not, just take the car to a mechanic you know / trust and give them the error code. If they suggest a new parts, i would say to try and get second hand / refurb as some new ones can cost €300. If they suggest mapping out i would advise against this as it can lead to problems down the line. Hopefully this helps.