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Checks And Maintenance Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8 v, mk 3)

Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What does the message 'Propulsion activated, turn off the ignition' mean in the Audi A3?
It is no surprise that cars have been equipped with numerous active and passive safety devices in recent years, as well as, in this specific case, fuel savings …Read all…
Posted on 17 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Connect Your Smartphone to the Audi A3 Multimedia System
In this brief guide, you will find instructions on how to connect your smartphone to the Audi A3 multimedia system via Bluetooth. First, get in the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 14 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Activate the Driving School Mode on an Audi A3?
You can activate the Driving School mode on the Audi A3 by connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle's OBD port, located below the steering column: once the …Read all…
Posted on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Maintenance of the Panoramic Roof on V.A.G. Group Vehicles
Learn how to maintain the panoramic roof of a V.A.G. group vehicle. This accessory is not very common in Italy but is very convenient and satisfying if you …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Why Audi and Golf with Transverse Engines are Noisy at the Front
As the YouTuber explains, many VAG group cars with transverse engines (MQB platform and earlier) have this issue of excessive noise coming from the front, …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer in the Audi A3?
It will be possible to change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3 by turning on the instrument cluster and inserting the ignition key into the …Read all…
Posted on 9 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V
Let's see how to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V: this roof is prone to cracks and fractures in the plastic frame, which causes water leaks into the cabin. …Read all…
Posted on 28 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P
Let's see how to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P: the path goes from the tailgate to the rubber channel, to the ceiling, to the side pillar, to the …Read all…
Posted on 10 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A3?
To completely reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and …Read all…
Posted on 6 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3
Today we will explain how to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3. First, disconnect the car battery, then disconnect the refrigerant lines from the capacitor. …Read all…
Posted on 19 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to repair the window of a 2005 Audi A3
To carry out this repair, we first need to get a new window lifter, which we can find, for example, on tratostrade. It is code 247-0628-R-1149 at a price of …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to change the ashtray on the Audi A3
What to do if we have an ashtray on our Audi A3 8P that we do not use? We could transform it into a storage compartment. Let's follow the instructions of the …Read all…
Posted on 15 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you replace the armrest of the Audi A3?
It will be possible to replace the armrest of the Audi A3 by opening the storage compartment located right under the armrest itself: once it has been lifted, …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Things that can be done with an OBD11 device on an Audi A3
Let's see what can be done through an OBD11 device on an Audi A3: after connecting it to the EOBD port, and installing the verification program on our …Read all…
Posted on 24 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate safe mode on the Audi A3
Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to deactivate the safe mode of the car radio on the Audi A3, in simple steps. First of all, we get into …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of Audi?
To restart the MMI system of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot: once it is turned on, you can proceed by holding …Read all…
Posted on 6 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to lower the rear seats of the Audi A3 Sedan
Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to lower the backrests of the rear seats of the Audi A3, in Sedan version. First, we open the rear side …Read all…
Posted on 4 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to reset maintenance on an Audi A3 8P
Thanks to this very useful tutorial, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the scheduled maintenance reminder on your Audi A3, …Read all…
Posted on 23 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A1?
To reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and turn it to …Read all…
Posted on 29 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
Reset the maintenance of an Audi A3 8P
Through this very short video guide today, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the maintenance light on an Audi A3, model 8P …Read all…
Posted on 8 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3?
In order to reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding ignition …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to deactivate the front passenger airbag of the Audi A3
Below we will see useful information on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag, in case of a car seat being present, on the Audi A3. First of all, we get …Read all…
Posted on 31 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (1996-2003 / MK 1, 8L)
How to deactivate the anti-theft system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to disable the anti-theft system of the Audi A3, following these simple steps. First, we open the front door on the …Read all…
Posted on 3 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to remove the headliner in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to disassemble the ceiling in the Audi A3, a very simple operation. First of all, let's go inside the cabin, then unhook the …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3?
To change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3?
In order to change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the slot and turn it to start the dashboard. …Read all…
Posted on 4 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate the safe lock system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to deactivate the automatic safety locking system or safe lock of the Audi A3, as well as the Volkswagen Golf. To …Read all…
Posted on 28 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to install a reverse camera on an Audi A3 8V
The reverse camera has now become an essential accessory on our cars, and if an older car doesn't have it, we can install it ourselves. Let's see how on an …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to replace the windshield washer reservoir in the Audi A3, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we lift the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Replace the Central Display on the Audi A3
To replace the central display on the Audi A3, you need to lever with an object to detach the air vents from their housing: once these vents are removed, you …Read all…
Posted on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Install the Light on the Cup Holder of the Audi A3
To carry out this purely aesthetic job, first, you need to remove the centre tunnel. Start by taking off the gear knob, then, using plastic spatulas, remove …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to code the window limit switch on an Audi A3
If you replace the battery in your Audi A3, you will need to recode the window limit switch as it loses memory. Here’s how to do it. First, enter the vehicle …Read all…
Posted on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Activate the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System on an Audi A3 MK2
On the earlier A3 models of this version, the TPMS was not standard. However, it can be activated, and here’s how: connect the cable to the EOBD, turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What to Do If the Boot of the Audi A3 Won't Open?
In the Audi A3, the boot may get stuck, for example, due to a fault with the corresponding actuator. In this case, it is still possible to perform an emergency …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Fitting Aluminium Pedal Covers on Audi A3
Learn how to fit aluminium pedal covers on the Audi A3. Start by removing the old rubber pedal cover from the clutch pedal by pulling it from left to right. …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Armrest in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, see how to remove the central front armrest in the Audi A3, a very simple and quick operation. First, go to the rear seat, then open the …Read all…
Posted on 27 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Automatically Open or Close the Mirrors on the Audi A3
Follow these steps to automatically open and close the external mirrors on the Audi A3. If your vehicle has the automatic mirror closure option, simply lock …Read all…
Posted on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Adjust the Wheel Alignment on the Audi A3 8P
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to manually adjust the wheel alignment on the Audi A3 8P; this procedure generally applies to all types of cars. …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Ignition Barrel in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the ignition barrel in the Audi A3 8P, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need the key and a …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Where is the Turbo Pressure Sensor Located in the Audi A3?
In the Audi A3 8V, the turbo exhaust gas pressure sensor is located inside the engine bay on the driver's side. As seen in the attached video, to access the …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Number Plate Holder of the Audi A3?
To remove the rear number plate holder of the Audi A3, open the tailgate to access the bolts securing the internal panel of the tailgate. Once this panel is …Read all…
Posted on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Ignition Switch on an Audi A3?
To replace the ignition switch on an Audi A3, loosen the screws located at the back of the steering wheel, which, when removed, will allow you to take off the …Read all…
Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Glove Compartment of the Audi A3?
To remove the glove compartment of the Audi A3, loosen the two bolts located just below the compartment. Then, open the compartment to access and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Resetting the MMI System in the 2015 Audi A3 8V
The video shows how to perform the reset operation of the MMI system in the 2015 Audi A3 8V. It is a very simple operation that requires little time and some …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Seat Belts on an Audi A3?
To replace the rear seat belts on an Audi A3, lower the seatbacks using the levers located near the headrests. Once the seatbacks are lowered, detach the …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Adjust the Headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan - A3 Sportback
In this brief and simple guide, you will see the procedure that will allow you to adjust the height of the front headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan and Sportback. …Read all…
Posted on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Seatbelts in an Audi A3?
To remove the front seatbelt of the Audi A3, you need to take off the entire pillar cover by lifting it with a lever tool. This will allow you to loosen the …Read all…
Posted on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Air Recirculation Motor on the Audi A3?
To replace the air recirculation motor on the Audi A3, you need to remove the dashboard section located on the passenger side and also take out the glove …Read all…
Posted on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Roof Panel on Audi A3
Want to remove the covering panel of the Audi A3? Follow these steps to disassemble the components for panel removal. Remove the side handles above the car …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Deactivate Wipers on Audi A3
This video shows how to activate and deactivate the wiper blades in case of rain on a third-generation Audi A3, following these simple steps. Get in the car …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

Checks And Maintenance Audi A3 (2003-2013 / mk 2, 8 p)

Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What does the message 'Propulsion activated, turn off the ignition' mean in the Audi A3?
It is no surprise that cars have been equipped with numerous active and passive safety devices in recent years, as well as, in this specific case, fuel savings …Read all…
Posted on 17 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Connect Your Smartphone to the Audi A3 Multimedia System
In this brief guide, you will find instructions on how to connect your smartphone to the Audi A3 multimedia system via Bluetooth. First, get in the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 14 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Activate the Driving School Mode on an Audi A3?
You can activate the Driving School mode on the Audi A3 by connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle's OBD port, located below the steering column: once the …Read all…
Posted on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Maintenance of the Panoramic Roof on V.A.G. Group Vehicles
Learn how to maintain the panoramic roof of a V.A.G. group vehicle. This accessory is not very common in Italy but is very convenient and satisfying if you …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Why Audi and Golf with Transverse Engines are Noisy at the Front
As the YouTuber explains, many VAG group cars with transverse engines (MQB platform and earlier) have this issue of excessive noise coming from the front, …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer in the Audi A3?
It will be possible to change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3 by turning on the instrument cluster and inserting the ignition key into the …Read all…
Posted on 9 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V
Let's see how to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V: this roof is prone to cracks and fractures in the plastic frame, which causes water leaks into the cabin. …Read all…
Posted on 28 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P
Let's see how to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P: the path goes from the tailgate to the rubber channel, to the ceiling, to the side pillar, to the …Read all…
Posted on 10 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A3?
To completely reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and …Read all…
Posted on 6 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3
Today we will explain how to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3. First, disconnect the car battery, then disconnect the refrigerant lines from the capacitor. …Read all…
Posted on 19 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to repair the window of a 2005 Audi A3
To carry out this repair, we first need to get a new window lifter, which we can find, for example, on tratostrade. It is code 247-0628-R-1149 at a price of …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to change the ashtray on the Audi A3
What to do if we have an ashtray on our Audi A3 8P that we do not use? We could transform it into a storage compartment. Let's follow the instructions of the …Read all…
Posted on 15 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you replace the armrest of the Audi A3?
It will be possible to replace the armrest of the Audi A3 by opening the storage compartment located right under the armrest itself: once it has been lifted, …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Things that can be done with an OBD11 device on an Audi A3
Let's see what can be done through an OBD11 device on an Audi A3: after connecting it to the EOBD port, and installing the verification program on our …Read all…
Posted on 24 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate safe mode on the Audi A3
Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to deactivate the safe mode of the car radio on the Audi A3, in simple steps. First of all, we get into …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of Audi?
To restart the MMI system of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot: once it is turned on, you can proceed by holding …Read all…
Posted on 6 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to lower the rear seats of the Audi A3 Sedan
Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to lower the backrests of the rear seats of the Audi A3, in Sedan version. First, we open the rear side …Read all…
Posted on 4 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to reset maintenance on an Audi A3 8P
Thanks to this very useful tutorial, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the scheduled maintenance reminder on your Audi A3, …Read all…
Posted on 23 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A1?
To reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and turn it to …Read all…
Posted on 29 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
Reset the maintenance of an Audi A3 8P
Through this very short video guide today, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the maintenance light on an Audi A3, model 8P …Read all…
Posted on 8 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3?
In order to reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding ignition …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to deactivate the front passenger airbag of the Audi A3
Below we will see useful information on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag, in case of a car seat being present, on the Audi A3. First of all, we get …Read all…
Posted on 31 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (1996-2003 / MK 1, 8L)
How to deactivate the anti-theft system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to disable the anti-theft system of the Audi A3, following these simple steps. First, we open the front door on the …Read all…
Posted on 3 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to remove the headliner in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to disassemble the ceiling in the Audi A3, a very simple operation. First of all, let's go inside the cabin, then unhook the …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3?
To change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3?
In order to change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the slot and turn it to start the dashboard. …Read all…
Posted on 4 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate the safe lock system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to deactivate the automatic safety locking system or safe lock of the Audi A3, as well as the Volkswagen Golf. To …Read all…
Posted on 28 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to install a reverse camera on an Audi A3 8V
The reverse camera has now become an essential accessory on our cars, and if an older car doesn't have it, we can install it ourselves. Let's see how on an …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to replace the windshield washer reservoir in the Audi A3, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we lift the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Replace the Central Display on the Audi A3
To replace the central display on the Audi A3, you need to lever with an object to detach the air vents from their housing: once these vents are removed, you …Read all…
Posted on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Install the Light on the Cup Holder of the Audi A3
To carry out this purely aesthetic job, first, you need to remove the centre tunnel. Start by taking off the gear knob, then, using plastic spatulas, remove …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to code the window limit switch on an Audi A3
If you replace the battery in your Audi A3, you will need to recode the window limit switch as it loses memory. Here’s how to do it. First, enter the vehicle …Read all…
Posted on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Activate the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System on an Audi A3 MK2
On the earlier A3 models of this version, the TPMS was not standard. However, it can be activated, and here’s how: connect the cable to the EOBD, turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What to Do If the Boot of the Audi A3 Won't Open?
In the Audi A3, the boot may get stuck, for example, due to a fault with the corresponding actuator. In this case, it is still possible to perform an emergency …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Fitting Aluminium Pedal Covers on Audi A3
Learn how to fit aluminium pedal covers on the Audi A3. Start by removing the old rubber pedal cover from the clutch pedal by pulling it from left to right. …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Armrest in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, see how to remove the central front armrest in the Audi A3, a very simple and quick operation. First, go to the rear seat, then open the …Read all…
Posted on 27 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Automatically Open or Close the Mirrors on the Audi A3
Follow these steps to automatically open and close the external mirrors on the Audi A3. If your vehicle has the automatic mirror closure option, simply lock …Read all…
Posted on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Adjust the Wheel Alignment on the Audi A3 8P
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to manually adjust the wheel alignment on the Audi A3 8P; this procedure generally applies to all types of cars. …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Ignition Barrel in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the ignition barrel in the Audi A3 8P, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need the key and a …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Where is the Turbo Pressure Sensor Located in the Audi A3?
In the Audi A3 8V, the turbo exhaust gas pressure sensor is located inside the engine bay on the driver's side. As seen in the attached video, to access the …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Number Plate Holder of the Audi A3?
To remove the rear number plate holder of the Audi A3, open the tailgate to access the bolts securing the internal panel of the tailgate. Once this panel is …Read all…
Posted on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Ignition Switch on an Audi A3?
To replace the ignition switch on an Audi A3, loosen the screws located at the back of the steering wheel, which, when removed, will allow you to take off the …Read all…
Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Glove Compartment of the Audi A3?
To remove the glove compartment of the Audi A3, loosen the two bolts located just below the compartment. Then, open the compartment to access and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Resetting the MMI System in the 2015 Audi A3 8V
The video shows how to perform the reset operation of the MMI system in the 2015 Audi A3 8V. It is a very simple operation that requires little time and some …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Seat Belts on an Audi A3?
To replace the rear seat belts on an Audi A3, lower the seatbacks using the levers located near the headrests. Once the seatbacks are lowered, detach the …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Adjust the Headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan - A3 Sportback
In this brief and simple guide, you will see the procedure that will allow you to adjust the height of the front headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan and Sportback. …Read all…
Posted on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Seatbelts in an Audi A3?
To remove the front seatbelt of the Audi A3, you need to take off the entire pillar cover by lifting it with a lever tool. This will allow you to loosen the …Read all…
Posted on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Air Recirculation Motor on the Audi A3?
To replace the air recirculation motor on the Audi A3, you need to remove the dashboard section located on the passenger side and also take out the glove …Read all…
Posted on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Roof Panel on Audi A3
Want to remove the covering panel of the Audi A3? Follow these steps to disassemble the components for panel removal. Remove the side handles above the car …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Deactivate Wipers on Audi A3
This video shows how to activate and deactivate the wiper blades in case of rain on a third-generation Audi A3, following these simple steps. Get in the car …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

Checks And Maintenance Audi A3 (1996-2003 / mk 1, 8 l)

Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What does the message 'Propulsion activated, turn off the ignition' mean in the Audi A3?
It is no surprise that cars have been equipped with numerous active and passive safety devices in recent years, as well as, in this specific case, fuel savings …Read all…
Posted on 17 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Connect Your Smartphone to the Audi A3 Multimedia System
In this brief guide, you will find instructions on how to connect your smartphone to the Audi A3 multimedia system via Bluetooth. First, get in the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 14 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Activate the Driving School Mode on an Audi A3?
You can activate the Driving School mode on the Audi A3 by connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle's OBD port, located below the steering column: once the …Read all…
Posted on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Maintenance of the Panoramic Roof on V.A.G. Group Vehicles
Learn how to maintain the panoramic roof of a V.A.G. group vehicle. This accessory is not very common in Italy but is very convenient and satisfying if you …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Why Audi and Golf with Transverse Engines are Noisy at the Front
As the YouTuber explains, many VAG group cars with transverse engines (MQB platform and earlier) have this issue of excessive noise coming from the front, …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer in the Audi A3?
It will be possible to change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3 by turning on the instrument cluster and inserting the ignition key into the …Read all…
Posted on 9 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V
Let's see how to repair the sunroof of an Audi A3 8V: this roof is prone to cracks and fractures in the plastic frame, which causes water leaks into the cabin. …Read all…
Posted on 28 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P
Let's see how to install the rear camera on an Audi A3 8P: the path goes from the tailgate to the rubber channel, to the ceiling, to the side pillar, to the …Read all…
Posted on 10 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A3?
To completely reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and …Read all…
Posted on 6 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3
Today we will explain how to replace the capacitor of the Audi A3. First, disconnect the car battery, then disconnect the refrigerant lines from the capacitor. …Read all…
Posted on 19 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to repair the window of a 2005 Audi A3
To carry out this repair, we first need to get a new window lifter, which we can find, for example, on tratostrade. It is code 247-0628-R-1149 at a price of …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to change the ashtray on the Audi A3
What to do if we have an ashtray on our Audi A3 8P that we do not use? We could transform it into a storage compartment. Let's follow the instructions of the …Read all…
Posted on 15 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you replace the armrest of the Audi A3?
It will be possible to replace the armrest of the Audi A3 by opening the storage compartment located right under the armrest itself: once it has been lifted, …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Things that can be done with an OBD11 device on an Audi A3
Let's see what can be done through an OBD11 device on an Audi A3: after connecting it to the EOBD port, and installing the verification program on our …Read all…
Posted on 24 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate safe mode on the Audi A3
Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to deactivate the safe mode of the car radio on the Audi A3, in simple steps. First of all, we get into …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of Audi?
To restart the MMI system of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot: once it is turned on, you can proceed by holding …Read all…
Posted on 6 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to lower the rear seats of the Audi A3 Sedan
Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to lower the backrests of the rear seats of the Audi A3, in Sedan version. First, we open the rear side …Read all…
Posted on 4 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to reset maintenance on an Audi A3 8P
Thanks to this very useful tutorial, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the scheduled maintenance reminder on your Audi A3, …Read all…
Posted on 23 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the MMI system of the Audi A1?
To reset the MMI system installed on the central display of the Audi A3, you will need to insert the ignition key into the corresponding slot and turn it to …Read all…
Posted on 29 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
Reset the maintenance of an Audi A3 8P
Through this very short video guide today, you will be able to see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the maintenance light on an Audi A3, model 8P …Read all…
Posted on 8 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3?
In order to reset the partial odometer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding ignition …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to deactivate the front passenger airbag of the Audi A3
Below we will see useful information on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag, in case of a car seat being present, on the Audi A3. First of all, we get …Read all…
Posted on 31 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (1996-2003 / MK 1, 8L)
How to deactivate the anti-theft system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to disable the anti-theft system of the Audi A3, following these simple steps. First, we open the front door on the …Read all…
Posted on 3 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to remove the headliner in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to disassemble the ceiling in the Audi A3, a very simple operation. First of all, let's go inside the cabin, then unhook the …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How do you change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3?
To change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to turn on the instrument panel by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you change the language of the onboard computer of the Audi A3?
In order to change the language of the on-board computer of the Audi A3, you need to insert the ignition key into the slot and turn it to start the dashboard. …Read all…
Posted on 4 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to deactivate the safe lock system of the Audi A3
Today's main instructions will show us how to deactivate the automatic safety locking system or safe lock of the Audi A3, as well as the Volkswagen Golf. To …Read all…
Posted on 28 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to install a reverse camera on an Audi A3 8V
The reverse camera has now become an essential accessory on our cars, and if an older car doesn't have it, we can install it ourselves. Let's see how on an …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial we can see how to replace the windshield washer reservoir in the Audi A3, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we lift the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Replace the Central Display on the Audi A3
To replace the central display on the Audi A3, you need to lever with an object to detach the air vents from their housing: once these vents are removed, you …Read all…
Posted on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Install the Light on the Cup Holder of the Audi A3
To carry out this purely aesthetic job, first, you need to remove the centre tunnel. Start by taking off the gear knob, then, using plastic spatulas, remove …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to code the window limit switch on an Audi A3
If you replace the battery in your Audi A3, you will need to recode the window limit switch as it loses memory. Here’s how to do it. First, enter the vehicle …Read all…
Posted on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Activate the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System on an Audi A3 MK2
On the earlier A3 models of this version, the TPMS was not standard. However, it can be activated, and here’s how: connect the cable to the EOBD, turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
What to Do If the Boot of the Audi A3 Won't Open?
In the Audi A3, the boot may get stuck, for example, due to a fault with the corresponding actuator. In this case, it is still possible to perform an emergency …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Fitting Aluminium Pedal Covers on Audi A3
Learn how to fit aluminium pedal covers on the Audi A3. Start by removing the old rubber pedal cover from the clutch pedal by pulling it from left to right. …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Armrest in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, see how to remove the central front armrest in the Audi A3, a very simple and quick operation. First, go to the rear seat, then open the …Read all…
Posted on 27 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Automatically Open or Close the Mirrors on the Audi A3
Follow these steps to automatically open and close the external mirrors on the Audi A3. If your vehicle has the automatic mirror closure option, simply lock …Read all…
Posted on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Adjust the Wheel Alignment on the Audi A3 8P
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to manually adjust the wheel alignment on the Audi A3 8P; this procedure generally applies to all types of cars. …Read all…
Posted on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Ignition Barrel in the Audi A3?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the ignition barrel in the Audi A3 8P, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need the key and a …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Where is the Turbo Pressure Sensor Located in the Audi A3?
In the Audi A3 8V, the turbo exhaust gas pressure sensor is located inside the engine bay on the driver's side. As seen in the attached video, to access the …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Number Plate Holder of the Audi A3?
To remove the rear number plate holder of the Audi A3, open the tailgate to access the bolts securing the internal panel of the tailgate. Once this panel is …Read all…
Posted on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Ignition Switch on an Audi A3?
To replace the ignition switch on an Audi A3, loosen the screws located at the back of the steering wheel, which, when removed, will allow you to take off the …Read all…
Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Glove Compartment of the Audi A3?
To remove the glove compartment of the Audi A3, loosen the two bolts located just below the compartment. Then, open the compartment to access and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Resetting the MMI System in the 2015 Audi A3 8V
The video shows how to perform the reset operation of the MMI system in the 2015 Audi A3 8V. It is a very simple operation that requires little time and some …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Rear Seat Belts on an Audi A3?
To replace the rear seat belts on an Audi A3, lower the seatbacks using the levers located near the headrests. Once the seatbacks are lowered, detach the …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Adjust the Headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan - A3 Sportback
In this brief and simple guide, you will see the procedure that will allow you to adjust the height of the front headlights on the Audi A3 Sedan and Sportback. …Read all…
Posted on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Seatbelts in an Audi A3?
To remove the front seatbelt of the Audi A3, you need to take off the entire pillar cover by lifting it with a lever tool. This will allow you to loosen the …Read all…
Posted on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Replace the Air Recirculation Motor on the Audi A3?
To replace the air recirculation motor on the Audi A3, you need to remove the dashboard section located on the passenger side and also take out the glove …Read all…
Posted on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / MK 2, 8P)
How to Remove the Roof Panel on Audi A3
Want to remove the covering panel of the Audi A3? Follow these steps to disassemble the components for panel removal. Remove the side handles above the car …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
Deactivate Wipers on Audi A3
This video shows how to activate and deactivate the wiper blades in case of rain on a third-generation Audi A3, following these simple steps. Get in the car …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Open the Fuel Filler Flap on a Hyundai i20?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the fuel filler flap on a Hyundai i20, a very simple operation similar to that of many vehicles. First, go inside the cabin; it is not necessary to insert the key or unlock all the locks, then locate and operate the lever situated in the lower left area of the cabin, right next to the driver's seat. Once done, exit the vehicle, fully open the flap, and unscrew the fuel cap. To close the flap, simply press it gently until you hear a click.

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