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#1074 of 2367 Check engine light on Audi 2002 by epetsalis

Dec 24, 2005 (2:11 pm)

Hi all,
I have an Audi A4, 1.8T, 2002. As soon as my 4 year warranty expired suprise suprise, problems began.
The check engine light came on. After a visit to Autozone, I finally found out that the following error code was causing the problem:
"P0171: system runs too lean". Anybody has any idea what the problem might be? I was told that it might be a senson malfunction and that i might have to replace it (i was told it costs around $180). Anybody experienced similar problem? The car has been running without any noticable change in behavior with "check engine light" on for 4 weeks now. Do you think that I might cause more damage if I don't have it fixed?
Thanks in advance for your input.

#1075 of 2367 Re: Check engine light on Audi 2002 [epetsalis] by casanova2

Dec 24, 2005 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: epetsalis (Dec 24, 2005 2:11 pm)
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) you mention could be from a faulty or contaminated exhaust oxygen sensor. At best you're burning too much gas, at worst you've got a deeper mechanical problem.
 
Check out http://www.autohausaz.com/audi-auto-parts/audi-emissions-oxygen-sensors.html for more info.

#1076 of 2367 2002 Audi 1.8T, Fuel pump problem by walsh5

Dec 26, 2005 (8:55 pm)

Replying to: poodlemom (Dec 23, 2005 1:57 pm)
just bought 2002 Audi 1.8T quattro, 3rd day driving the car
I keep hearing loud noise coming form the back side of the car , it gets louder when i get closer to where the fuel tank is, some one told me it could be the fuel pump inside the tank need to be replaced does any one experience some thing like that could it be really the fuel pump or some thing else,

#1077 of 2367 Clutch help by richb1

Dec 27, 2005 (6:35 pm)

I have a 2003 Audi A4 1.8, 54000 miles. Tonight, my clutch went on the car. Have any of you had any successful experience dealing with Audi of America regarding covering this problem with only 4,000 miles beyond warranty? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I guess the posts on this board are correct...decent car until the warranty runs out!

#1079 of 2367 Re: 2002 Audi 1.8T, Fuel pump problem [walsh5] by junk_car_owner

Dec 28, 2005 (6:44 am)

Replying to: walsh5 (Dec 26, 2005 8:55 pm)
what exactly does the noise sound like? I had noise from the back too with the same car. It was a buzzing sound that was very loud, kind of like a piece of mettle rattling very fast and loud and the sound got louder when I accelerated. It turned out to be the muffler needed re-welding.

#1081 of 2367 Re: Looking for advice on '05 cert A4 w/ low miles [poodlemom] by junk_car_owner

Dec 28, 2005 (7:01 am)

Replying to: poodlemom (Dec 23, 2005 1:57 pm)
Audi is not reliable. You may get a warranty but the car can be in the shop every few weeks diagnosing and servicing problems. Do you really want that???? Don't buy it despite the hype about all the warranty.

#1082 of 2367 Re: Oil sludge - Now on to my 3rd engine at 58K miles [bigdveedubgirl] by traderroc

Dec 28, 2005 (11:01 am)

Replying to: bigdveedubgirl (Dec 09, 2005 5:51 pm)
I did do that but I have only 8 done at Audi and I need like 9 or 10. They won't pay for anthing because of that.
They should of recalled the cars to replace the engines but they are just trying to hold us to a stringent test so they can save money. Piece of junk engine.

#1083 of 2367 Re: Sludge Problem [audrey4] by traderroc

Dec 28, 2005 (11:17 am)

Replying to: audrey4 (Dec 13, 2005 9:17 am)
My problem is the oil light came on one cold morning and ultimately i had to stop driving it. I had it towed to the dealership and they are telling me it is an oil sludge problem. I don't have all my oil change receipts(8 out of 10) They are telling me I possible need a new engine. They want $650 to just to tell me that and that Audi won't cover it. Crooks if you ask me. They should of recalled these engines. Instead, they make you jump thru hoops on a problem they know they have.

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