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Hi, i have tried everything even upgraded to 4 gauge both power and earth cables..Looks like it could be worth a try

Hi, i have a annoying issue with a Sony Dab HU Alpine amp (previously had a pioneer Dab and pioneer amp with same issue) ..If i connect just the front speakers to Channel Aon the amp sound is fine with no noise ,gains set via multimetre to correct volts for my amp..Problem starts when i connect the rear RCA channel B to the system(no rear speakers connected when doing this) that is when i get the humming also when i use a indicator the peaker picks up the signal also when i put my foot on the brake it buzzes through the speaker ...I don't have the alternator whine just the annoying buzz on rickover and the brake and signal noise..RCA cables changed to eleminate them ,also used a few different ground locations and everything checked , i have placed a ground loop isolator on Channel B and that reduces the noise but that also degrades the quality ,i suppose if the Ground loop isolator improves the issue then would one say it's a grounding issue and not electrical even though i get noise when i brake and use the indicators ..I have ordered a power noise filter that goes in line with 12V constant and ignition in hope that helps ...what gets me is no issue with fronts but as soon as rears are attached boom the noise arrives ...Any help or advice would be apreciated .Thanks

Hi, i am in the process of fitting a new HU in my non bose 2011 a3 cabriolet (from Chorus) i have replaced the front speakers with some Focal components and all is running fine ..The A pillar on the cab is pretty easy to remove for the tweeters but replacing takes a lot longer ,anyway i have now moved on to the rear were i am fitting some Herts 5.25inch and i have managed to run both pairs of speaker wires to the HU (no connection yet) ...now before i rush in a splice the wires to pick up the rear connections ,green and purple i am not sure were to join them as i notice the Connects2 block as the rear wires connected and that plugs in to the pioneer block then in to the HU ,do i pick up from pioneer in to HU or further down on the connects2 block..My car as only ever had two front speakers and never had a rear amp ..Any help before i go cutting away would be appreciated..Thanks

Hi i am in the process of fitting a after market HU and i can tell you the Green is for the left rear speaker, I also know that normally the yellow is 12v supply and the red is ignition..

Hi, I have purchased a connects2 kit for my non Bose Audi A3 2011 I am replacing the chorus with a pioneer double din however on the connects2 harness there is a Blue wire could anyone help as to were it should be connected if it as to....I know if I have The single fakra Ariel with blue wire this needs a 12v supply ,just confused as to why I have the lone Blue wire in the connects2 , any help would be appreciated thanks

I have purchased the above unit for my A3 2011 cab and i have noticed that there is a green handbrake wire for connection. Now i don't want to be ripping up the surround to do this.. As anyone fit this model and knows how to bypass without having to use the amp power out to do it as i want to use that wire for a small 2 channel amp..Any help would be appreciated thanks

I have just ordered the part from TPS they have them in stock so will pick up today and see if that works ..

Taken the bulb holder out by force ,replaced new bulb after straightening the two pins either side to fit bulb ..replaced the holder and it's not working ,tested the bulb via battery and bulb is fine ..It looks like two connections are needed in the trim not sure how to test these for power but they look fine.I was asking about replacements and if any one as used LED and don't get errors with them ..

Hi i have the audi a3 cab 8p 2011 and i got the bulb out warning for the real left , having had to take the number plate and surround off just to getto the screw it turns out the screw was stripped and no matter what i tried it wouldnt budge so i ended up drilling the head off that helped but the thread was siezed on so i had to damage the whole unit ...Now i have two choiced romove the other and fit LED or find a OEM holder ...Can anyone help if its worth replacing both with LED ( i dont like the realy bright ones ) if anyone as them fitted or point me as to were i may get a OEM one .Thanks.Ps i am trying at the moment to repair one of the spring clips that got damaged while removing so may be able to salvage but any help onreplacements would be apreciated..Thanks

Hi, i am looking to upgrade my front speakers ,A3 convertible 2011 .I believe they are components as i have tweeters installed..What i would like to know is can i use coax or would i havce to use componenets and not usethe tweeter i get with them and keep exsisiting ones ..Any help would be apreciated .Thanks

Update ....I have managed to make a tool out of a bottle washer the type with a wired flexi handle ,I put loads of grease on the brush end and ran it up and down the regulator channels I could get to by hand ..The left side was easier but the right was awkward as I could only use the speaker aperture anyway it's not done it since so it looks lke like that was the issue .I also spotted 2 Torx 45 bolts hidden behind two grommets for the top of regulator, but the bottom look like they are sat on a spring type fitting and I can't find anything on that

Hi Gummifledge is used on rubber seals ,helps with creaky soft tops, protects and stops them from cracking. Not cheap stuff but works great.. I have taken the door card off, motor off and greased the splines, I have got my hand behind and greased everything that had a channel ,also the cogs albeit the best i could..Still there ,i am going to have to work out how to remove the regulator on a cabriolet as it is different from a framed door ..looks like a bit of googling as i dont think i will solve this without taking regulator out to properly grease up the channels

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Hi yes I have used silicon spray were I can get to I also used gummifledge around all the seals also run a plastic trim tool along to check for anything stuck... It does sound like a windscreen wiper on dry glass it's bugging me as I reckon it's a seal but I have had the door card off and sprayed everywhere

If you can imaging opening a door and you get that squeak thats makes you beleive the hinges need oiling thats what it sounds like in fact at first i thought that was the issue,that was until i realised it was when the window was actualy dropping , it can come and go but when maually opperating the window there is an issue somewere ,the only parts i cannot get to without srtipping it is the regulator ..At the moment window is working and motor is good but i still get the squeak every now and then i suppose i will have to put up with it untill i need to replace the regulator which looks like the removal of quite a few bolts

Hi Cliff , yes it's normal for the convertible to do this ,i think its a safety thing.

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Hi I have a A3 cab 2011 all windows work but I have a noisy drivers window, I have taken the door card off and operated the window and tried to figure out if its motor or regulator gears. To me it sounds as though the motor is the culprit, if it is I can change it easy enough but before I do is there any coding numbers I need to keep change etc, I do have vcds any help would be appreciated thanks. VID not great but it may give an indication VID_20201018_105119.mp4

Hi i have a 2011 1.6 tdi cabriolet and i have only just noticed that when i open the passenger door the door drops a about 15mm as it should however it squeaks as if the window was rubbing on the rubber when it drops ,however it does not do it when closing the door ...I have used Gummifledge on the seals and also tried the wd40 as well and it still does it..I have also taken the door card off and the motor sounds healthy when i switch the window up and down , i can hear the squeak but cant pin point it ..I have also run a plastic tool trim along the top of the door just in case any dirt is in there and all appears fine .Anyone come across this before ..

Was the car affected with the EA189 software fix,if you put the reg number in this page it will tell you. https://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/emissions/check-your-car.html. If it as it was well known to affect injectors ,DPF and EGR saying you no longer have the DPF and i presume the EGR is mapped out, it could if it as been done affected the injectors ,i know as i have changed all 4 mine after 15k on the fix they were causing bad idling and after checking with vcds all 4 were way out of tolerance.....

No expert but surely replacing the DPF could help with the emissions issue..Iknow they are expensive as the cheapest new i have found from Germany is just over £400.. Also surprised the MOT tester did not fail the car by not having a DPF (i presume they are not aware its missing)

Thanks looks like there is two options for the car one with stop start and one without stop start with 7 teeth and non stop start with 6 ..I also found out that the OEM from factory is a Sachs and trade price from TPS Vag parts is a mind blowing £956 and that is sold as seperate parts not a kit version,DMF is £500 alone ..I think i will shopping around ..

LUK are parts I have used in the past and have been happy with them,Tecchniclutch however advertise OEM parts but after reviews it appears not..So yes I am looking at either LUK or Sachs ...I will seek out the number for LUK technical in order to source a part number ..

Hi, yes it's the LUK I have been looking at used before on a BMW ..(done the usual google search and ebay techniclutch come up a lot but reviews are awfull) ..I do normaly look for a part number and try and go down that route it was the stop start issue I was thinking off anyway I have made a couple of enquiries via message on a couple on ebay

Hi, i have a 2011 1.6tdi convertible and i am searching for the complete clutch kit with dmf the problem is i found a few that match my engine code etc but state they are for cars without stop start ,mine as stop start but i disabled it via vcds ...realy strugling to find one ...Could anyone help were i might source one thanks ..