Monday, 5 May 2008
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| turn signal problams Guest 14:53:27 |
| | Turn signal blinks only two maybe three times or not at all on booth sides. Emergancy flasher work just find. You can make them work manualy by turning switch on and off. Any answers please help. |
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Wednesday, 5 December 2007
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| Re: Keys Hairy One Kenobi 17:56:25 |
| | "Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:l_mIe.945$jq6.550@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...> > Not likely...the *ALL PLASTIC* key the OP is referring to has no> > electronics> > of any kind within....>
Well I'm in the UK which may be different but my plastic key will start car. The manual doesn't actually say very much about it other than using temporarily if the flip keys have been lost. Since it's plastic it'll wear> out quickly so you'd need to get a metal key fairly quickly.> Maybe it was our Bora manual that mentioned something about turning on the> ignition within 30 seconds of unlocking the car so the alarm wouldn't sound.>
Just to be clear, the three VAG cars that I've owned have all come with metal keys and one plastic spare key. I haven't tried the plastic key in Lupo but I'll see what it does later.
The "all plastic" key /does/ start the car which, by definition, means that
it contains an immobiliser chip. Mine tended to get used in winter - start
the car to de-ice the glass & warm the seats, lock it with the standard key,
and have another cup of coffee ;o)
Cheers,
H1K
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Thursday, 8 November 2007
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| Steering Noise David McCracken 07:32:22 |
| | Hi Guys,
My 2002 1.8T Quattro A4 is making a whining noise when I turn the wheel. The
more I turn it, the louder it seems. Any Ideas what it might be?
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Sunday, 9 September 2007
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| test2 Regal53 11:32:41 |
| | OK2
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007
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2002 A4 A/C not working. Economy button will not go off.  2002A4 20:08:35 |
| | Has anyone had a problem with their Climate Control Economy button not going off and the A/C compressor not working? I'm not sure if it's just the button or if the compressor has a problem. No warning lights have come on and I'm dreading bringing it in for service.
Need some advice. Thanks |
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Monday, 16 April 2007
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| A4 Engine cut out Guest 15:26:02 |
| | Hi,
Just had a very weird thing happen with my A4 1.8T - just coming off a
roundabout into a garage and braking for the car in front of me and
all of a sudden the engine isn't running, no warning or any lurch etc
just the steering wheel losing power and the lights on the dash lit
up.
I have found this:
http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.autos.audi/browse_thread/thread/90adf7d5737a98b8/eac4b07e01023071?lnk=st&q=audi+a4+engine+stops&rnum=29&hl=en#eac4b07e01023071
which sounds like a similar thing but there isn't any follow up post -
does anyone know how this got resolved or what the problem might be?
I'm meant to be using the car next weekend for a 400+ mile journey now
I'm not sure I want to, should I be running to my nearest VW/Audi
dealer?
Cheers
Bob
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Thursday, 29 March 2007
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| 87 Audi 5000 overheating Martino 15:44:53 |
| | After detecting white colored sludge in the overflow reservoir,
I cleaned and flushed the radiator coolant.
Now, in stop-go traffic, the car still overheats occasionally.
I am speculating that the radiator core is still congested with the
white sludge, which mostly likely formed due to using the wrong
antifreeze coolant!!!
The car also failed the California Gross Polluter smog test.
(The NO (PPM) figures where slightly out of range to the upside.)
I have read this could be caused by a too high burn temperature in the
combustion chamber. The sparkplugs tend to confirm this by displaying
a white color, and likely caused by the overheating.
I think I will remove the radiator and do a reverse flush with a
garden hose. Most likely this will not work and there may be no other
way to flush the radiator with chemicals.
This experience confirms that the audi must have the right antifreeze
solution to minimize this kind of mess.
Anybody out there with a similar experience?
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Wednesday, 24 January 2007
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| A8 stalls, check engine light constantly on Trouble 01:18:00 |
| | Hi,
yesterday I was driving down the road after going for appr. 25 miles
and the engine stalled all of a sudden. There was no noise or any other
sign of problems. The car just shut off, radio and heater still on.
After starting the engine again, I was able to continue.
Today, after exiting the highway, the car stalled again. After starting
the engine, the "Check Engine: light stayed on. Again, no signs of any
other trouble.
The Audi dealers in the area have no slots available right now, the
wait is at least several days. I'm not sure if I can safely drive this
car anymore.
Any ideas what it could be?
THANKS!
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| Re: Hard to start A4 with motor warm Robert 01:18:00 |
| | TonyJ wrote:>
Robert wrote:> As indicated in subj line, my A4 (Avant 1,8 TS, MY2001, though chassis >> 8D - same as B5 saloon, motor variant AJL) requires the starter motor >> to turn over for ca 15 seconds before I get ignition. This is the case >> if the motor is hot or warm.>> Car starts immediately on cold engine. Plugs are clean and gapped to >> spec (0,8 mm).>> /Robert, in Sweden where we finally got a little snow this morning.>> I would start with the temperature sensor.
Thanks Tony and Daytripper for your ideas.
Tomorrow I will buy the new temp sensor and see if it gives different
readings that might stop the warm start problem.
Going from the practical to the theoretical - assuming that my
temperature sensor is indeed faulty, how would a new one, reading ca. 5C
higher, solve my starting problem?
Thanks, Robert
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| Balance weights affecting traction control? Sly 01:18:00 |
| | Just had two new tyres on my A3 and they balanced them with steel
weights, not lead as they are toxic and not allowed to be used any more
incase anyone eats their wheels!
Since then my ASR light flashes when I pull away and has to be turned
off and on in order for me to carry on driving.
Could the weights be affecting the ASR or worse still could it affect
my ABS when I need it most?!
My garage is looking into it, but this could help if they find nothing
and others too in the future.
Thanks
Sly
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| Re: A4 1,8 TS coolant temp reads low Frank 01:18:00 |
| | Robert knastet inn: :> Frank wrote:
As far as water pump goes, I am told by my Audi indy that the water pump > on my motor variant (AJL) is *not* driven off of the timing belt, though > it seems to be a universal truth on this forum that all water pumps are.
That was not the point ...
To replace the water pump _or_ the timing belt, 90% of the
job is done - replacing the other one as well. The thumb
rule - is to change both at the same time, to save work hours
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007
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| Poor hot starting Auldyin 23:27:06 |
| | I have a 1990 Audi 90 2.2, which starts first time from cold. Once it has
been running for about 10 mins it will not start again requiring about 35
seconds cranking before it fires up. It also runs "lumpy" at low revs when
driven. Tick over is normal as is accelaration. Any suggestions please
(injector cooling fan is okay).
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| Audi pictures R. de Jong 22:30:35 |
| | http://www.geocities.com/pors288/audi.html
Audi A4 2005
Audi A4 Cabriolet
Audi A6 3.2 Quattro (2006)
Audi A8
Audi Avantissimo
Audi Le Mans
Audi Nuvolari Quattro
Audi Pikes Peak
Audi Quattro S1 (1986)
Audi R8
Audi Rosemeyer Concept
Audi S6 Avant (2002)
Audi Steppenwolf
Audi TT
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| Re: A6 T2.7 low gas milage Bjorn Ihlar 18:39:01 |
| | Don Gunn wrote:> I borrowed a friends 2003 A6 Quatttro turbo for a couple of weeks and took> several short trips in it. I got about 26-27 MPG at 75 MPH on level roads. I> just bought my own 2003 A6 Quattro turbo, with lower mileage (55k vs. 75 k)> than my friends, and I am only getting about 21-22 MPG on the same trips,> also at 75 MPH.>
Other than checking the plugs and air filter, what do you suggest I look at> for the cause? The car runs fine by the way, and seems to have plenty of> power.> Thanks,> Don
You can also suspect the breakes. Jack the car and spin the wheels - if
the wheels are tough to move - it might be your problem.
Also possible problem is the wheel alignment. If severed toed-in/out,
you would see it on the MPG reading.
Check the lambda reader as well ( will show up if you read the error
codes)
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| 02 A4 quattro 1.8 turbo steering problems Moparmadman 05:51:57 |
| | It started with a steering leak at the stearing rack,also intermittant
hard steering even with fluid full.I replaced rack(purchased rebuilt from
dealer so i would not have any problems,it cost over $700)bled system
properly and used proper hydraulic oil,now i have no power steering at
all.anyone have any tips?
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Monday, 22 January 2007
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| Re: washing the engine Chewb40 07:05:21 |
| | maybe i should just bring it to the audi dealer. i rather be safe...i just
hate it it was so clean when i got the car and now its so dirty....
"Kevin McMurtrie" <mcmurtri@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
news:mcmurtri-4C99C7.17322120012007@sn-radius.vsrv-sjc.supernews.net...> In article <5oush.739794$R63.334382@pd7urf1no>,> "chewb40" <afabrig@shaw.ca> wrote:>
has anyone ever washed their own engine? if so is there anything i should >> be>> careful of doing?> Start out with an engine cleaner. Read the directions! Several parts> need to be protected when you rinse. All hydraulic fluid caps, large> electrical connectors and the transmission vent cap need to be covered> with rags. Moving parts should not be directly sprayed. Nothing should> be hit with high pressure.
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Sunday, 21 January 2007
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| A6 1.9tdi cutting out (2001 Avant) Sjfedex 15:12:52 |
| | Hi All,I have an annoying problem on a number of occasions..When i put my
foot flat to the floor to overtake a slower vehicle,the engine splutters
and dies down to safe mode (1100 revs)to get me home mode,with a warning
light on the dash display.If i turn the engine off,and restart,the car is
OK.Anyone point me in the right direction,where to start looking.
rgds
sjfedex
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Friday, 8 December 2006
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| ABS and Brake Light - On Jim May 12:52:54 |
| | Am about to turn 100K on my '99 A-6 2.8.
Got it 4-1/2 years ago with 41K.
just recently, am getting both ABS and Brake light on (after
the sounding off of the 3 bells)..
Preliminary "look-see" indicates the
ABS module is "out-of-sink" - mechanic said
"it might be time to trade-the-A6-in"..
"this" might be EXPENSIVE.... bo-hooooo
"if this thing ever goes wrong - you replace THE WHOLE THING!! - he said
(not just the bad part (or circuit/chip)..
he showed me the Unit, adding that it had a $2K
price tag new;;; Used price, Not sure yet ?? hummmm
But CRAP!!
any comments/help/advice?
Virginia/USA
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Wednesday, 29 November 2006
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| Castrol SLX Longlife II Chris Bartram 14:21:11 |
| | does anyone know the going rate for 4 litres of SLX Longlife II and even
better, does anyone know an online supplier? My local parts shop stocks
it, but it's 48 quid. I know it's an expensive oil, but that seems a bit
steep.
I know Halfords also stock it- that's where I'll probably go if there's
no better option.
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Thursday, 28 September 2006
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| A4 bluetooth (UHV) pairing with Qtek S100 - or other PDA / smartphone Ray 19:39:26 |
| | I have a 2004 A4 1.8T outfitted by the factory with a UHV bluetooth carkit
and a cradle for my Nokia. I have a Nokia 6310 that pairs fine with the
bluetooth function and can also be used by using the carkit cradle. The
contacts on my SIMcard automatical upload and I am able to call from the
phone and using the controls on my steering wheel.
The carkit cradle consists of 2 parts: a standard bracket that is mounted on
the side of the middle console and the actual cradle. The cradle is
available for various phones and can be easily replaced.
At this moment I am considering buying a Qtek S100. I have done some
research but have not yet come up with questions to the following questions:
- are there cradles or adapters available that will fit a Qtek or other PDA
onto the standard Audi carkit?
- I have heard that only voice dialling works with the UHV bluetooth kit.
Uploading your contact details from the SIMcard apparently is also not
possible. Does anybody know how I could fix this?
Before I spend 550 Euros on the darn thing I want to understand how to
integrate it into my A4.
all help is appreciated.
ray
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Saturday, 23 September 2006
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| 95 Audi convertable top troble shoting elec. top wont go up or down Guest 00:28:19 |
| |  does anybody info on the 95 audi convertable top will not go up or down.ive ckecked all the relats and fuses i also disconected the battery will no results HELP
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Saturday, 9 September 2006
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| Electrical Problems Dry 10:33:33 |
| | Anyone know of any ongoing problems with the 2000TT?
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Friday, 1 September 2006
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| Central locking systemon Audi A4 (y reg) Jabba 12:24:07 |
| | Hi, my Dad has problems on the central locking system on his A4. it
seems to have a mind of its own and will lock-unlock at will as well
as intermittently work with the key fob.
Before taking it to a grg he would like to confirm that it is a
problem with the unit that controls the central/remote locking.
Where on the car is this located? How do you get at it?
Hope you can help.
Thanks
Jamie
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Monday, 14 August 2006
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| Adding additional "Cigar" sockets. Pugsy 14:45:55 |
| | Just brought a lovely 2000/W A4, can officially say that I have
converted from Land Rover!
One thing the Disco had was a very accessible cigar lighter, really
easy for my PDA cradle and charger.
However, the A4 has a cigar lighter in the middle of the centre
console! Not very handy for my Vario!
I am thinking of getting a double cigar adaptor with a long flex and
adding this to the original cigar lighter's wiring and installing the
double neatly in my glove compartment.
Has anyone done this, if so how easy is it and where do I start?
Anything I need to look out for?
Any comments welcome, helpful ones are best though!! ;)
Thanks to whoever reads this,
Regrds,
M
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Sunday, 13 August 2006
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| P1128 Kws 07:01:08 |
| | FYI - 2000 A4 1.8T; 75K miles - CEL light was on and the engine had a
behavior of attempting to maintain the same speed (for about a second or
so)when shifting (manual shift). Code reader said P1128. Fooled around
with this and that and finally bought a rebuilt MAF from Autozone for
about $70. Problem fixed.
Ken
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