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#1641 of 2367 my car suddenly stop while driving_audi A4 3.0 v6 2003 by floral4u

Oct 09, 2007 (5:36 pm)

one day, i tried to start my car, it tried to be started, but failed. I tried 3~4 times, and finally it started when i push the gas. Then, the EPC light was on, but next time, the EPC light was gone. This starter problem was happened sometimes but not always, and I knew if i push the gas it started. So i didn't go to fix my car.
 
But, now i have another problem. while I was driving, it just stopped on the road!
the other lights are on, everything is fine, but car just stop. So i turned off my car, and then started again. It worked. It happened two times a day. And engine check light was on. But next time, that light was gone again. I can feel that my car was little trembling when i was driving, not stable. Can you help me?
Is that a serious problem? Cause I know it's expensive to fix audi, and I want to know a little bit before going to audi repair shop. Thanks

#1642 of 2367 Re: should I buy an Audi??? [jlkil] by dmarfori44

Oct 10, 2007 (1:32 am)

Replying to: jlkil (Oct 08, 2007 8:28 pm)
If I were to buy another audi....id sell it before the warranty expires....had my 2003 a4 1.8t for 3 months....already have problems...havent spoken to one audi owner whos never had a problem or two with their audis....love the car..hate the maintenance....if ur practical, dont buy it...if u can afford repairs and overlook those costs..then go for it..good luck

#1643 of 2367 Re: 99 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro [badkrash] by amand

Oct 11, 2007 (11:26 pm)

Replying to: badkrash (Jul 12, 2005 3:07 pm)
Same problem with my 02 3.0 A4 Quattro. Brake light blinks three times and there are three beeps - only happens when I am turning direction - any help would be really appreciated.
 
Thanks

#1644 of 2367 timing belt by freddie81

Oct 15, 2007 (5:51 am)

I just replaced my timing belt. now the car will not start. How do you set the timing?

#1645 of 2367 Re: my car suddenly stop while driving_audi A4 3.0 v6 2003 [floral4u] by kittytwist

Oct 22, 2007 (11:47 am)

Replying to: floral4u (Oct 09, 2007 5:36 pm)
I lease a 2007 A4 2.0T Quattro with only 5,400 miles on it. As I write this I am waiting for the tow truck to tow me to the dealership. This will be the third time with the EPC problem. Last time they replaced the electrical harness (a $1300 part approx. and they had the car for 2 weeks so mega $$ for labor and rental car...but I'm covered under my warranty). This time I am suggesting they replace the computer. After that, I'm getting a lawyer and proceeding with a lemon law case. Yes, it is a serious problem. I never know when this problem will happen and fear I will be in some really crazy situation because of it...like when I got stuck on the side of the freeway recently! When the EPC light comes on I can still drive it but it only goes 25 mph...any higher and the engine revs and refuses to accelerate.

#1646 of 2367 Re: A4 1.8 TURBO ISSUE [tipitip] by fwesley

Oct 27, 2007 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: tipitip (Oct 08, 2007 7:29 pm)
I have only 56k miles. I had a dash signal not knowing what it represented come over the dash. I checked everything including the oil. When I did it was almost out. This car has given me nothing but problems. I will not buy another sudi either or advice anyone else to do so.

#1647 of 2367 Stereo System by fwesley

Oct 27, 2007 (2:07 pm)

My car would not crank and had to get a jump. I determined that I may have been battery. I replaced it. Now my radio will not play and all it say on the screen is "SAFE". What does that mean and if anyone know what has happen. I do not have an hand book and do not seem to can get one to find out my problem alone. HELP!!!!!

#1648 of 2367 Re: Stereo System [fwesley] by rowlandj

Oct 28, 2007 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: fwesley (Oct 27, 2007 2:07 pm)
If you stop by your nearest Audi dealer with your VIN number they can provide you with the code to re-activate the radio. This is an anti-theft feature and you will need to provide proof of ownership to receive the code.

#1649 of 2367 Re: A4 1.8 TURBO ISSUE [fwesley] by rowlandj

Oct 28, 2007 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: fwesley (Oct 27, 2007 2:04 pm)
OK, let me understand this. Your let your vehicle run dry and somehow it's the vehicles fault? Whatever.....

#1650 of 2367 '04 A4 tail light by jerseyguy1

Oct 28, 2007 (4:54 pm)

Given all the serious problems listed on this site, this one sems trivial. My son has an '04 A4 turbo quattro. Tail light has burned out. Owner's manual says take it to the dealer. I did see a series of photos on a web site showing how the entire tail ight assembly needed to come out to teplace a bulb. Lots of potential for expensive damage.
 
Assuming that one is of less than average mechanical ability, is this something to leave to a dealer despite that it will probably cost $50 to replace a $2.50 light bulb.
 
Thanks.

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