Tuesday, 9 May 2006
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| '03 A4 Quattro Clutch Wear battle with dealership "Possible Abuse" - please help Guest 22:31:46 |
| | I currently have 38,000 miles on my 03 A4 Quattro and noticed that my
clutch is slipping when I change gears. Basically my RPMs are way too
high for my acceleration and speed when I shift into gear. I've also
noticed that it seems to stick a little when I shift into 2nd gear.
The realease point is extremely high as well. If the mechanic noticed
that the release point seemed different.
The dealership says that if the wear is due to abuse then I will have
to pay a minimum of $500 just for them to look at the clutch and
$2300!!! to replace it. My car is under warranty and I think this is
bullsh$t. I do not drop my clutch at rpms, constantly keep it in
engaged, nor do I race it all the time. I live in Atlanta with
terrible traffic and have to shift a lot in bumper to bumper traffic
and I shift slowly for smooth shifts but am wondering if that is
actually worse for the clutch than quick jerky shifts since the clutch
is engaged longer. They also tried to tell me that because I have 19"
RS6 wheels that the circumfrence and weight of the new wheel is similar
to "towing a boat" which is more stressful on the clutch. Am i wrong or
is the diameter the same since the profile of the tire is smaller to
compensate for the bigger wheel. Also, what added weight? I know he
can't possibly mean actual lbs added to the car.
Finally they said abuse can be identified by rippped rivets, excessive
hot spots, and uneven wear on the clutch. Can anyone verify that this
can identify abuse?? Is there a difference in how the clutch looks
based on whether I'm racing the car or shifting much more than normal
due to traffic conditions? Can anyone give me any information to form
a solid argument with them? I am not a mechanic but I refuse to be
taken advantage of by these dealerships any longer
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| REVO Technik etc. Jim Pills 22:21:41 |
| | Sorry, this has probably been discussed to death in here but... I'm a noob, what
can I say?
Anyway, my bro was just nagging me to look up mod-chips for my 2001 A4 Avant
1.8T Sport "for a laugh" and I stumbled across the Revo stuff which appears to
be a soft-mod as opposed to actual chipping.
Anyone know if this is any good and can it cause damage to the car?
I've also seen these much cheaper booster control things:
http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/audi-a4-avant.shtml
Any info/experience of this sort of cheapie?
Cheers!
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| 96 a-6 quattro transmission question Rob Alward 05:23:33 |
| | I just completed a filter and fluid change. used Pentosin ATF1 Now when I
start car up in morning after sitting all night.. It has this cavitation
noise after start up but eventually goes away after it gets warm.. Car
shifts fine etc.. any ideas on this. I have rechecked fluid level after it
has warmed up and it is full..??
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Monday, 8 May 2006
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| 1990 20v audi coupe red black leather Guest 21:18:15 |
| | 1990 audi 2 door coupe needs a drivers door red OR BEST OFFER
16 aftermarket mags pics at
http://boston.craigslist.org/car/157921154.html
would consider buying door if you have one
BostonBill83@hotmail.com
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| 80 2.0 16V sounds like a diesel Nealdc 12:47:14 |
| | My apologies - I just posted this elsewhere and it occurred to me it
would be better here...
Can anyone help me here...
I have an 80 16V 2.0 that has done 130k-ish miles and quite frankly
sounds like a diesel. Not only when it starts (I know about hydraulic
tappets needing to get up to pressure etc), but all the time.
Is it fixable with an oil/filter change? Does it sounds like it needs
new tappets? Or is the whole thing about to go up in smoke?
Timing belt needs changing (and is about to be done). Chain need
changing too maybe?
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Sunday, 7 May 2006
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| 2000 A4 Symphony: cd eject switch does not work Thomas G. Marshall 04:23:40 |
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The dealership looked at my radio which had recently refused to release a
cd.
They disconnected the power, reconnected it, and the cd ejected
automatically.
So it appears at least at a first approximation that the problem is with the
eject switch itself, which is what they said it is. Of course it could be a
deeper error in the circuitry, but there is no real way to know.
Is replacing the switch itself something that can be done easily?
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| 94 S4 crank but no start Guest 01:08:38 |
| | Hello,
Background: 1994 S4, 169K. Fully serviced, all belts, pumps, fluids,
plugs, filters, you-name-its been done. Car is mechanically and (was)
electronically up to date and perfect. TAP 1+ chipset, forge BOV, cold
air intake, no kitties.
Ok, with that knowledge...
The other day, the check engine light came on for the first time while
driving . I turned car off to see if it would reset the light and the
car wouldn't restart. It cranks but will not fire.
I came back about 4 hrs. later and the car fired right up so I drove it
home. On the way home the light came. I noticed an immediate lack of
power, but the car did not stall out. The light went out a bit later.
When arriving home I turned off car and it would not restart. Again,
crank but no fire.
I pulled the codes from it crossing the A1 and B1 connectors.
Codes were:
2113
2114
2111
2324
I understand that it will throw the Cam sensor code if the engine is
not running so I cannot tell if this is the culprit but I am leaning in
that direction.
Any advice or past cam sensor experience?
Thanks,
Nate
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Saturday, 6 May 2006
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| 1990 audi quatro coupe for sale in mass for parts or restore Guest 18:28:57 |
| | red 1990 audi quatro coupe 20 valve 16 inch wheels 2000 or best
offer call
needs drivers door and interior work runs 2000 or best offer need
to sell this
BostonBill83@hotmail.com
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| squealing heater fan '99 A6 Andy 12:44:45 |
| | Any 'easy' fixes for a squealing climate control fan for a '99 A6. It is
intermittent currently. I can only assume it will get worse and it is a pain
and/or expensive to replace. Thanx in advance.
andy
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| 2002 A4 tdi130 avant shuddering noise from engine 110K miles Brick-It 12:29:53 |
| | When the engine is revved, on the downward cycle the is what can only
be described as a shuddering noise, even at idle, more prominent when
the engine is warm. Audi main dealer relpaced timing belt / tensioners,
aux drive belt and tensioner - problem still there. This problem has
been there since i bought it a year ago and although it does not affect
performance it is annoying. Audi dealer advised to book it in for a day
to investigate, i don't want to remortgage my house to pay for an
"EXPERT" to have a poke around for a day. Maybe somebody else has had
this problem. Thanx.
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| Want cheering up then read this.... StsAlive 05:04:33 |
| | read this ebay sale...........bloody funny
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4633452260
and no I'm not spamming its just so funny what you can be asked when selling
dj
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| rubbing noise from the rear end Cairnsyboy 04:30:02 |
| | i hope someone can help
I have a 2000 Audi A3 1.8T quattro and there is a rubbing noise coming
from the rear wheels each time i take off whith the steering turned and
this happens in both directions.
P.S does anyone know what grade of gear oil is used in the rear diff
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Friday, 5 May 2006
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| ac gas Audi.80 Tdi 23:59:36 |
| | hi guys i have 1997 A4 1.9 tdi with climate control, would any one no what
type of gas we use to recarge the system pls, my mate carnt find a sticker
any wer wot says wots in it
cheers mike
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| 87 Audi 5000 brake problem. Martino 06:43:10 |
| | My Audi 87 5000 Audi is loosing brake pedal pressure.
When coming to a stop, the pedal pressure starts out fine,
but eventually goes almost to the floor.
I have bled the brakes, It helped. I will bleed them again.
But I believe there is a hidden problem within the hydraulic system.
Any tips would be appreciated !
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Thursday, 4 May 2006
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| 98 A6 HID Problem Joe Smithe 13:24:39 |
| | Her is the problem. The driver side HID low beam has the auto leveling
feature. As i'm driving the beam will pitch downward aiming about 6 ft' in
front of the car. If I turn the lights off then back on it will return
back to level.
I've had the headdlight, light switch and coltroling unit replaced. No
help.
If anyone has an answer please help.
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Wednesday, 3 May 2006
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| Re: A6/A8 Lara 10:13:02 |
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I am from Jordan, but I love to participate since I am an AUDI driver
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| Re: Audi A4 Avant tdi sport 03 - Replacing rear brake light Random 06:07:45 |
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Hello,
I've an Audi A4 Avant tdi sport and the rear brake light has just gone. I've
had a look at how to replace the bulb in the manual, which suggest I take it
to a Audi mechanic, this seems a little extravegant to just replace a buld...
can any one please advise me on the best way and how to get into the rear
lights. Many thanks. Hanx28
Here is the proceedure step by step (with photos):
http://www.jmaguire.com/blog/2006/02/05/stoplight.html
Good Luck!
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| Gurgle at start up? B 05:35:07 |
| | I have a 2000 A4 1.8Turbo Quattro that I bought second hand. At start up,
there's a gurgling noise that seems to come from the rear end. Any
thoughts on what this might be?
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| Footwell lights on 2001 A6 avant Sjfedex 01:39:59 |
| | Rear drivers door footwell lights plus the interior lights do not come on
when only this door is opened.Where on the door is the switch that
activates these???mny thx
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| 1999 Audi cabriolet wiring diagram ??? Brick-It 01:16:00 |
| | Anybody know where i can get this from, haynes manual for the audi 80
ends at 90's. I have the 1.8 20v ADH engine.thanks
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| '87 5000 engine hood gas strut replacement secrets/tips? Winston 00:12:10 |
| | Hi...I'm replacing the gas struts that (don't) hold the engine hood up
in my '87 5000 QT wagon...and I can't seem to get the pins out that
hold the tops of the struts in place.
They're basically like cotter pinned sleeves....the clips on the
inboard ends of the sleeves came off easily, but the sleeves
themselves, which pass through the top strut hole and go through a
flange spot-welded to the underside of the hood are completely
resistant to being tapped/pushed/turned out.
In fact, with the struts unhooked from the bottom at the inner fender
lips, lifting the strut turns the sleeve, which suggests the sleeves
are either corroded (I've sprayed them liberally, though they don't
look rusty) or somehow attached/clipped/slotted to the sleeves in a way
I can't see or figure out.
I replaced the rear hatch struts in a few minutes, but the engine hood
struts have me stumped.
Am I missing some Secret of German Engineering here?
Help!
Thanks
Winston
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Tuesday, 2 May 2006
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| Is suspension covered in audi certified preowned warranty? Wolverine 01:29:21 |
| | Hello,
I got a certifed pre-owned audi. Recently, I started to feel a
difference in the steering wheel. It twitches when I turn it sometimes.
I'm thinking is it may be related to the suspensions.
Does anyone know if the suspension is covered in audi certified
preowned warranty if it needs replacement?
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
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Monday, 1 May 2006
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| strange rattle/gurgle/cough solved, plus question about motor mounts Kls 05:40:39 |
| | strange rattle/gurgle/cough
Only 1 message in topic - view as tree
I posted the below three months ago, and no one replied. I recently
had the car in for oil change, etc., and after getting the lower front
control arm replaced on the passenger side, the sensation was still
there. The independent mechanic determined this to be caused by a
failing motor mount on the driver's front side. So, for those of you
who are very sensitive to your car's vibrations, this could be one
possible cause of strange sensations.
My question now is: when the mechanics are in there replacing this
motor mount, what else should I have them check on this 98.5 A4Q 2.8
(98k miles)?
Also, I'm annoyed they didn't diagnose this when they did the control
arms, and they charged me a diagnostic fee that I think I will
challenge on the grounds that not one week after they did the control
arm work, I brought back the car for them to look at again. What's
the group's thought on this? I feel I should not have to pay this
diagnostic fee when I specifically brought in the car complaining
about strange vibrations, and they had the car for 24 hours.
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My 1998.5 A4 2.8 Quattro car is exhibiting a new sound that I can't
really describe. It doesn't happen consistently: it's a strange
little rattle that ONLY happens when I'm engaging the car in first
gear from a dead stop and am doing so very slowly and gently, seems
more prominent when the car is cold. Seems to do it while I'm
engaging the clutch and immediately after first gear is fully engaged.
The car has gone 95k miles, so what could be creating this noise?
Could it be an exhaust issue? The car drives great, no loss of power,
no weird gear shifts or clutch problems.
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