Auto Parts Search
2008 Audi A3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Audi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
Before removing, mark positions of all parts in relation to each other. Re-install in same position, otherwise imbalance will be excessive and bearings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
Do not kink driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.
- Raise and support vehicle using a twin pillar vehicle hoist.
- Disconnect exhaust system at clamp and remove rear part of exhaust system.
- Support driveshaft with suitable jack.
- Remove drive shaft heat shield.
- After removing heat shield, re-install center bearing.
- Remove driveshaft with flexible disc from bevel box.
- Remove bolts an...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnosis Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
A system fault stored in TPMS control module memory is indicated by a constantly illuminated yellow TPMS indicator lamp on the instrument cluster. The TPMS indicator lamp cannot be...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove air guide by releasing side retainers.
- Unclip lower air guide by releasing left and right retainers.
- Disengage lower air guide at mounts by moving lower air guide slightly to rear.
- Disconnect air guide pipe from lower air guide.
- Disconnect mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Remove air guide hose.
- Remove bolt and air filter housing.
- Remove cable tie for protective boot.
- Disconnect electrical c...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Audi -> 2006-09 A3 & 2008-09 TT
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced at 15,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles.
- Cover front passenger side floor mat area with paper.
- From under the right side of the instrument panel, detach the clips securing the insulation mat, then remove the mat, Fig. .
- Remove the ca...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Audi -> Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
The brake pad wear warning lamp will be illuminated when disc brake pads wear d...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at union and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect electrical connector at engine cover.
- Disconnect intake hose connection at engine cover, using suitable spring-type clip pliers.
- Remove engine cover by moving upward and out.
- Remove EVAP canister with connected lines upward out of retainer and lay ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Drivers Door Component Diagram for 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUDI TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AIRBAG / PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT DEPLOYMENT INQUIRIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Audi A3 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Audi A3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Audi A3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 Audi A3 SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 2008 Audi A3 vehicle. |
Access the Complete guide! |