5 THINGS I *HATE* ABOUT MY AUDI S3 8P 

There is a way to fix the volume issue. If you pop off the grey panel behind the interior light cover there's a microphone at the back which you can remove - think it has a 'Bose' or 'audiopilot' logo. Don't confuse this with the mic used for voice calls which is nearby. Once you've taken it out the car will beep 3 times every time you turn on the ignition - not really that annoying and a small price to pay to fix this ridiculous issue!

I wonder what your S3 might be saying to itself? “Maybe it’s about time I got a new owner” lol. Half of the issues are down to you fella.

It's called GALA in the radio menu, Set it as low as possible. Though I keep it at three

I agree, those cups holders are a joke, I use the 2 in the back seat centre arm rest if I buy coffee on the go .my tyre sensor was doing the same, try just letting some air out all tyres then try the reset button, plus my number plate warning light some times comes on but it's a standard colour.

It's a setting on the radio! The faster u drive the higher the volume gets u can turn it off

You just need to find the correct bulbs I have a s3 8p all led bulbs no errors at all

I bought a 2012 S3 last August; I had been lusting after one for quite some time. I do love the car but I have to agree, that auto-volume feature in the stereo is really dumb, really distracting and really not wanted! I Googled the observation and learned that there is a microphone located in the plastic enclosure that houses the interior dome light; it constantly monitors the ambient noise in the car and tells the stereo to adjust the volume up or down to compensate. I raided the stereo's user guide and discovered that the GALA function (that's what they call it) couldn't be switched off with my model of stereo (crazy!). Pressing ahead and needy for options, I learned that some owners had actually tooled their way into the dome light enclosure, accessed the microphone itself and disconnected it; the general conclusion being that it does solve the problem so long as you were prepared to put up with the car protesting the disconnect with a series of beeps every time you start the car up. Well, because I'm practically inept, I wasn't comfortable with the idea of having at the interior with a screwdriver but I did book the car into Audi for an unrelated repair; so whilst it was there I asked them to disconnect the thing for me. The Audi tech got really coy with me and resisted my request with the full force of his amazing customer handling techniques! - He said that it was wilful damage to the car and that Audi didn't want to be held responsible (even though I was handing them my express permission); they also didn't like the fact that the "damage" would flag up an error code every time they ran a diagnostic in the future. Audi did offer me an alternative approach, less "drastic": They got into the stereo's software and switched the GALA function off from behind the scenes... It didn't work! Or to be more accurate the auto-volume is now less severe but the issue persists nonetheless. Curiously, their tweak had the secondary effect of adding the option to adjust the GALA function using the stereo's normal menu options. - A bit weird. It was also weird that Audi behaved as though I was the first customer to bring this to their attention. - Come on, pull the other one! I also read on a VAG forum that despite disconnecting the microphone located in the car the auto-volume may continue to impose itself. Why? - Because apparently there's a second microphone located somewhere in the engine bay! :D :D :D

nice to see the car i want driving around roads i thought they might struggle with, i know the lanes around the back of earlswood can be quite hard on lower cars so gives me some confidence that itll be fine

1. It's an option in the radio unit 2. Yeah, fair point. I don't like it as well 3. I think it's more of a problem with your position than an actual issue with the seats. I don't have any issues with that 4. Never noticed and I'm parking under the sky. 5. I do not have that issue. Are you sure your tires are fine? About the LED plate lights, it's a matter of good quality LEDs and switching the proper option in the coding. No issues at all. You can also turn that off.

I've had one 2 years and no issues love the thing stage 1 map gives her that big extra worth a buy

Canadian 8p has the cup holder near the handbrake and under the armrest is a cubby for the 12v

Looking go get one of these for my next car mate but in a 5 door. 300 miles full tank isn't bad, what about meat run? Also how much for a full tank

totally agree on the water all over your right arm and window control buttons lol have this every day shitty Birmingham weather

i have led number plate lights but i buy those kind which dont give error on the dash

Been thinking about getting one of these for my next car, currently got an 18 plate fiesta, just don’t know if I’ll regret going back to an older car

My biggest problem with my s3 8p is that the design of the handbrake is so weird I often raise the arm rest to pull it or release it. Also the warning for low windscreen water always catches me off guard and scares me that something is wrong with the car as it gives a beep noise.

got the same car mate but my speakers dont do that

Use the 'TP' button to turn off the automatic up and down of the volume. It increases louder as u accelerate,

good content,5 things i hate on my audi tdi A3 sportback 8p,rear wiper ive deleted mine i hate armrest it gets in way of handbrake,light steering,DPF clogs up.uncomfy seats,😉

you can take out the bose controller took me 5 mintues in my 8p s3

Did you get the parking sensors aftermarket if so have you got a link?

The standing water is annoying...as is the sudden volume reduction.....i also think the electric seats sit way too high.

great video, whats the average MPG you get out the car and how many miles to a tank? looking to get one for myself. Cheers

Mate where do you get your stronic gearbox serviced?

Bloody hell, put me off getting one now!

Nice video, what made you keep the 8p for 5 years?

What about the handbrake and evertime you pull it the arm rest is in the way!!!!

Totally understand not being able to get the right position

which year is your s3?

Nice video, excuse the ignorance but what does 8P mean?

Found this thread on a forum for the Bose AudioPilot issue: www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/bose-audiopilot-driving-me-nuts-please-help.374676/ Hope it can help you out!

The speaker problem is your GALA, turn it down...

My BMW e90 does it pal it's to take the road sound out of the car

I hate it aswel about your car! Its so annoying.... can i buy it for cheap from you xd

Smart-arse... :)8