# \#a3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/a3/2845.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Audi A3 2015 car makes creeky sound only when going over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379)
**Author:** [@CupoZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CupoZulu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379 "2025-03-09T14:39:59Z")
Hello everyone, So i have problem where my car makes noises over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, noises are coming from front of the car and i think somewhere where driver and front passenger legs are. Symptoms a… --- ## [Audi a3 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-overheating/195932 "2024-08-25T17:18:36Z")
Hello, i bought used audi a3 7-speed automatic 2010 1.6 TDI 105 Horse power. The dealer said it was imported from another country with faulty robot that shifts gear, he fixed it and truly the car shifts gears very smooth… --- ## [2017 Audi A3 Which SparkPlug is which](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939)
**Author:** [@tidbito\_183342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tidbito_183342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939 "2022-12-16T21:01:46Z")
Greetings. Have a 2017 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0l US version. It started throwing a P0303 code. Replaced all four plugs but problem persists. Was going to replace ignition coil next but not sure which one is for the third cyli… --- ## [Uneven break pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361)
**Author:** [@dean.krb\_182975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.krb_182975)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361 "2022-11-11T18:06:48Z")
Does anyone know what is possible reason for this kind of break pad wear? Every side is worn this way, but less, this one looks realy bad. --- ## [Car humming at 48 and 73 mph only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978)
**Author:** [@j.petruescu30\_182704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.petruescu30_182704)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humming-at-48-and-73-mph-only/186978 "2022-10-19T21:09:53Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2016 Audi A3 with 55k miles on it. My car has a unique humming sound at higher speeds only, you can roughly hear it at 48, and can hear it loud as day from 72-74. Over 75 you can’t hear it and under it… --- ## [Audi A3 2000 (PreFaceLift) Loose gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872)
**Author:** [@Ras\_Pi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ras_Pi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872 "2022-10-13T22:21:13Z")
Hey guys/girls, I been having a problem with mine audi’s gas pedal, It’s loose and to get any kind of acceleration I have to press around 60% of the gas pedal and if I put my feet under it I can easily move it up and do… --- ## [Audi A3 1.6 8V petrol high emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-1-6-8v-petrol-high-emissions/185851)
**Author:** [@actimelryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/actimelryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-1-6-8v-petrol-high-emissions/185851 "2022-09-02T19:15:39Z")
Hi, i have high emissions on my A3 1.6 petrol. The lambda is about right but the CO % is too high. I have no fault codes stored in any system. The rear O2 sensor is at a steady 0.7V, which I would expect, but the front … --- ## [Audi fuse pulled now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-fuse-pulled-now-car-wont-start/184244)
**Author:** [@Syko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-fuse-pulled-now-car-wont-start/184244 "2022-05-21T23:18:26Z")
(Audi a3 2007 1.6fsi) I pulled out and in fuse f15 in the hood (glow time control device, lambda probes) and now the car does not start. The starter motor rotates but does not start. It can start for 1 second after a whi… --- ## [2005 Audi A3 Diesel engine slow warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a3-diesel-engine-slow-warm-up/181227)
**Author:** [@erikassilickas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikassilickas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-audi-a3-diesel-engine-slow-warm-up/181227 "2021-12-13T00:10:01Z")
Hello. My diesel engine is very slow to warm up to operating temperature when driving and the temperature slowly drops when idling. I’ve already replaced the thermostat and the issue persists. It takes more than 10 kilom… --- ## [High Rpms and radiatorfan running at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpms-and-radiatorfan-running-at-idle/180905)
**Author:** [@Major4eto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Major4eto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpms-and-radiatorfan-running-at-idle/180905 "2021-11-26T18:06:11Z")
Hello. I want to start this by saying im pretty new to cars and thats why i would like your opinion on this. I Have an Audi a3 2010 1.4tfsi. I Started having this problem with high idle engine racing at a red light. It w… --- ## [2009 Audi A3 Shifting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-shifting-issue/176794)
**Author:** [@CHONKER95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHONKER95)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-shifting-issue/176794 "2021-05-15T15:09:00Z")
Hi Guys and Gals! I recently purchased a 2009 Audi A3 with the 2.0T engine and six speed dual clutch transmission. It’s having an issue where after driving for a while when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear, the RPMs wi… --- ## [2014 Audi A3 rear moves to the right over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179)
**Author:** [@Philip19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philip19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a3-rear-moves-to-the-right-over-bumps/175179 "2021-02-17T23:51:08Z")
When going over bumps the cars rear end seams to move to the passenger side, my has done 63000 miles --- ## [2016 Audi A3 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259)
**Author:** [@ReynaldoBarahona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReynaldoBarahona)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259 "2020-09-26T03:22:42Z")
Engine Start System Malfunction, Automatic headlights System Fault(white indicator)Light/rain sensor, Park (Indicator Orange)w/light/rain sensor, seat belt, Air bag light --- ## [Audi won't start after long stand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-wont-start-after-long-stand/164121)
**Author:** [@Terrence-18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrence-18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-wont-start-after-long-stand/164121 "2020-05-11T04:01:17Z")
I have an Audi A3 B4 model and it has been standing for 7 weeks and when I finally tried starting it up again it was not interesting in cooperating. I have charged the battery and that changed nothing. When I connect t… --- ## [Really loud fan. Is it normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-fan-is-it-normal/163956)
**Author:** [@Julian\_serrano22\_167096](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian_serrano22_167096)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-fan-is-it-normal/163956 "2020-05-07T02:31:52Z")
I have a 2016 Audi A3 2.0t premium Quattro and every couple of minutes my car will have this really loud fan going under the hood. Is it supposed to be this loud? I feel like it’s obnoxiously loud but if it is normal it’… --- ## [Marie's Leaky Audi TT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maries-leaky-audi-tt/9305)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maries-leaky-audi-tt/9305 "2020-05-01T19:48:22Z")
On this weeks show, would you tolerate a vigorous spray down, every time you drove through the car wash... in your high-end sports car? We didn't think so. And neither would Marie. Which is exactly why she called To… --- ## [2015 Audi A3 won’t start after low battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-won-t-start-after-low-battery-light/131458)
**Author:** [@billnemes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billnemes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-won-t-start-after-low-battery-light/131458 "2018-12-31T14:02:42Z")
car wont start after battery low light comes on. --- ## [2015 Audi A3 jerks, almost stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-jerks-almost-stops/124483)
**Author:** [@Danny03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-a3-jerks-almost-stops/124483 "2018-09-07T03:45:03Z")
2015 Audi A3 drives between 20-40 MPH jerks, almost stops then throws into gear. Audi has software upgraded still issues. Anyone else have some issue? Resolution??? --- ## [Auto blink (according to the manual) or comfort turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-blink-according-to-the-manual-or-comfort-turn-signal/122894)
**Author:** [@Helen\_Bryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen_Bryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-blink-according-to-the-manual-or-comfort-turn-signal/122894 "2018-08-13T20:44:13Z")
This turn feature has stopped working or was un-programmed in my A3 after a mechanic was trying to reset another light function. Does anyone know how I can restore it? --- ## [Audi A3 burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-burning-oil/115318)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-burning-oil/115318 "2018-04-09T14:53:50Z")
Good Morning. I have just booked my 2006 1.6 audi into a reputable local garage to be taken a look a this week. The issue I’m having and symptoms are as follows: Burning oil, almost 3 litres in about 500miles, no leak… --- ## [Rim Rip Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-rip-off/106158)
**Author:** [@Scharny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scharny)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rim-rip-off/106158 "2017-07-25T02:56:23Z")
Good day everyone, I bent a rim on my A3 and after trying twice to get it bent back I have decided to just replace the rim. The dealership is telling me it is $1,500 to replace the rim, and another shop is telling me $… --- ## [Spark plugs fail in slow traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-fail-in-slow-traffic/104649)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-fail-in-slow-traffic/104649 "2017-06-06T02:32:37Z")
Morning everyone. Spark plugs failed on me again this weekend, was suck in a huge traffic jam for almost an hour/moving alittle no more than 5mph 1st gear. Its the 3rd time this year they have gone, all when stuck in tr… --- ## [AUDI A3 - power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-power-steering/102697)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-power-steering/102697 "2017-04-13T14:57:40Z")
And finally my last issue... In November my wheel got locked when trying to put my key in the ignition and couldn't be turned and started. After a good few weeks the garage brought a specialist in that replaced the ignit… --- ## [Audi a3 constant spark plug failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-constant-spark-plug-failure/102691)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-constant-spark-plug-failure/102691 "2017-04-07T00:03:40Z")
Good Morning, I'm new to the site and hoping you guys can help me out if possible. Last year my a3 (2006) needed new spark plugs fitting, I was idling in a safari park, engine warning light came on, went in to limp mod… --- ## [Diesel Car - Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-trouble-starting/96593)
**Author:** [@Scharny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scharny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-car-trouble-starting/96593 "2016-11-21T16:55:53Z")
I purchased a 2012 Audi diesel when I was living in Texas and now I am back living in Iowa. I got a new battery three months ago, and I am having trouble getting it started, and the only reason I can sort is due to the … --- ## [Engine light on Audi A3 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-audi-a3-2007/74679)
**Author:** [@Pitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pitt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-audi-a3-2007/74679 "2016-07-26T01:33:19Z")
Can cheaper grade fuel (medium) make my Audi A3 engine light come on and stay on? Dealer wants to charge $600 to clean out amd if that doesn't work $700 or more to completely take a part" /\> --- ## [Impulsive used Audi purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impulsive-used-audi-purchase/68940)
**Author:** [@PiptheDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PiptheDog)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impulsive-used-audi-purchase/68940 "2012-01-12T05:47:53Z")
I'd like to know how many people think I am crazy for buying a 2006 Audi A-3 2.0T with 68,900 miles on it...and no service records. And no, I am not independently wealthy. It's already died on me once (leak in seal, wate… --- ## [Attention Audi drivers:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-audi-drivers/68833)
**Author:** [@PiptheDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PiptheDog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-audi-drivers/68833 "2011-10-22T11:35:07Z")
Just bought a 2006 Audi A-3 with 68k miles on it- god help me-- it is a 6 speed and needs to go into 6th gear at about 55mph! I thought this gear is overdrive- for cruising at 70-80 but when I'm going 80mph, the rpms are… --- ## [Premature tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premature-tire-wear/59467)
**Author:** [@ksdesk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksdesk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premature-tire-wear/59467 "2011-01-04T18:28:30Z")
My '06 Audi A3 is eating up tires. Audi paid for the replacement of the first set of tires (started "cupping" after 10,000 miles). But now, after 19,000 miles on the second set (I bought the recommended Continental Conti… --- ## [2010 Audi A3 TDI has an horrible water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a3-tdi-has-an-horrible-water-leak/58920)
**Author:** [@nh94110](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nh94110)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-audi-a3-tdi-has-an-horrible-water-leak/58920 "2010-12-21T23:51:51Z")
Hi, The floor under the passenger seat is really wet after a day of rain. The water is pooled under the the seat and only the top edge of the rear floor mat is wet. Took to the dealer already for this(only has 9000 mi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/a3/2845.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=a3)