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#389 of 413 allroad Haunted? by Fronz Jan 27, 2009 (8:56 am)
Hi, Just bought a 2002 allroad with 50k miles on it. We have discovered a few issues that hopefully someone on this forum can help us with.   1) Front heated seats way too hot. Can't even set over a 2 on the dial. Looks like a burn has occured through the lower section of the seat back. Any advise?   2) Air suspension works but it does take 30sec - 2 minutes to adujust. It does however seem to hold. Is this normal?   3) Sometimes when I back up for a good distance, a noise like a compressor comes on. It stays on for 15-30 seconds even after I stop the car. Any ideas?   Is my car haunted?   Any help would be very much appreciated?   Tks, Wally Replies to this message: fueledpassion (Jan 27, 2009 12:40 pm)
#390 of 413 Re: allroad Haunted? [Fronz] by fueledpassion Jan 27, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: Fronz (Jan 27, 2009 8:56 am) As for the Air ride, it should take around that time. lowest to highest 2 mins and 40 some sec.   The compressor is located behind the driver side rear wheel, it will come on to maintain your current ride hight. From my understanding when you unlock the car it should lower it self for easy of entry, and when you start the car it will turn on to bring it back to your settings.   As for the seats.... i would take that down to audi. Sounds like the switch and or relay might be bad. I know my site on 3 will keep me warm, and on 6 its hot hot, but not to the point i want to ice my butt. And if the seat plastic is melting then you really know you have a problem, could be a short and or a ground problem.   (sorry for any typeos on a iphone)
#391 of 413 door panel removal by garthie Mar 24, 2009 (7:46 am)
hi, can anyone tell me how to remove the drivers side door panel, I slipped and broke the speaker cover and have a new one but can't figure out how to replace it.
#392 of 413 rusty allroad doors by pedro22 Mar 27, 2009 (8:50 am)
My (2005) allroad has rotten doors at the alloy strips ,as just out of warranty AUDI are not interested. Has anyone else got this problem ,Iwould suggest checking all ALLROADS for rust before your 3 year warranty lapses .I ve been told these cars are delivered to the dealers with celephane on the alloy strips , it is removed with a stanley blade when being prepared for the showroom . Replies to this message: mharwood (Mar 27, 2009 11:18 am) pedro22 (Mar 30, 2009 12:14 pm)
#393 of 413 Re: rusty allroad doors [pedro22] by mharwood Mar 27, 2009 (11:18 am)
Replying to: pedro22 (Mar 27, 2009 8:50 am) Are the doors themselves rusty or is it the aluminum corroding? If the steel doors are rusting, Audis have a 10-year rust through warranty because the bodies are galvanized, so if your dealer is turning you away, find another one or call AoA.   If the aluminum trim is rusting, you can find replacements by looking on popular Audi sites and/or auction sites. You can also fit trim from regular A6 Audis on there, though it's not the brushed aluminum. It'll have to be painted to match the car. You can also try cleaning it up with some steel wool and brushing with the grain. You'll probably have to brush the entire piece for a uniform look, but brushed aluminum is not bad looking. Replies to this message: pedro22 (Mar 30, 2009 12:14 pm)
#394 of 413 Re: rusty allroad doors [mharwood] by pedro22 Mar 30, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: mharwood (Mar 27, 2009 11:18 am) The doors are bubbled up above the alloy deep into the steel , the AUDI warranty is full of get outs ie it must rust from the inside out , or it is caused by external influence ,eg weather rain etc so I suspect nobody has ever been able to make a warranty claim for premature corrossion , audi say I have to pay for an "independant paint inspection " but they will only use their approved inspectors so I am wasting my time and money ,any ideas tht don`t include petrol and matches.
#395 of 413 pedro 22 by pedro22 Mar 30, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Anyone ever got audi to stand by their perforation warranty or were you fobbed off with small print like me ,the alloy strips are causing the doors to rust through , if enough people report this we may get somthing done unhappy allrust owner.
#396 of 413 how to chose a good one by priestess May 25, 2009 (6:08 am)
Hi, Im just about to buy used audi allroad 2002. this one It has about 100k and is said to be in good condition but i'd like to find out what are the most frequent problems which i'd be able to check. I've read some owners who say the transmission in used audi needed maintanence and i'm affraid of this problem as the rapair is rather expensive one. Is there a way to chceck its condition? Replies to this message: augustom (May 25, 2009 7:48 am) rdchris (Oct 08, 2009 10:49 am)
#397 of 413 Re: how to chose a good one [priestess] by augustom May 25, 2009 (7:48 am)
Replying to: priestess (May 25, 2009 6:08 am) 100k is a lot o miles for any car, but the allroad has some features that require extra care. First the Turbos, specially until 2002 had a lubrication deficiency, so if the owner was careful to warm up and cool down the car properly, and always used Mobil1 then you are OK. The air suspension also wears out and can have leaks, however, not so expensive to fix with the new Arnott Industries replacement. Finally the torque converter is a problem, again if you factor in the replacement cost of this item and the car is in good condition, I would simply buy it and replace the torque converter. I have a 2002 allroad, lightly used and well maintained, if I were to buy a used one I would try to buy a 2003 on because of the turbo issue. You can never be 100% sure of how zealous the previous owner was. Also make sure all routine maintenance was done including the timing belt!!!! Good luck.
#398 of 413 allrot by pedro22 May 26, 2009 (9:52 am)
my 2005 allroad has rust at the alloy door strips this eats into the doors and AUDI will not take any responsability so check very carefully for bubbles also both hoses for window sprays became detatched under the carpet and inthe boot flooding the car with blue water. I will not be buying another AUDI hope this is of some help .

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