vinkodex.8P: erratic central locking, false alarm
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cheap repair
severity
not available
mileage
2
sources
2 sources next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
The central locking control unit takes in moisture over the years, and from then on it is unpredictable: the doors do not lock together, the remote sometimes does not respond, and the alarm goes off for no reason. A door that stays open is a problem in a car park, and an alarm that goes off on its own can flatten the battery.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Generations and models
1 generations.
Audi
8P
A3
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Audi A3 8P
2003–2012
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8P: erratic central locking, false alarm
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Before you buy
Checklist
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Sources
How we know
Euro Premium PartsAudi A3 8P Reliability Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before BuyinThe Audi A3 8P occupies a sweet spot in the used car market: premium German build quality, a wide range of engine options, and a compact footprint that suits both city drivers and enthusiasts alike. Produced from 2003 to 2013, the 8P generation bridged the gap between the original A3 8L and the modern 8V, and it remain
honestcarcheck.co.ukAudi A3 common problems: what 417,863 MOT tests showAudi A3 common problems: engine, transmission and suspension. 20.1% of 417,863 DVSA MOT tests failed, by year. Check one car
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