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#1772 of 2367 Re: Does 2007(2005+) Audi A4 last long? [jamiewu0203] by mreidya4

Apr 05, 2008 (1:07 pm)

Replying to: jamiewu0203 (Aug 13, 2007 7:23 am)
Well I must say an A4 can last very long i have a manual 96 A4 with over 222,000 miles and still going strong. yes she has her minor maintenance issues like a starter at 98,000 miles and control arms and ball joints at 110,000 miles. And i changed the timing belt at 150,000 mile. But other than that she is perfect so i looks like the new cars just aren't built as well as the older cars..

#1773 of 2367 Advice on 2003 A4 repair -- mass airflow sensor and valve cover gasket by rose18

Apr 07, 2008 (4:25 pm)

can anyone advise on how much it should cost to repair the mass airflow sensor and a leak on the valve cover gasket? I have a 2003 Audi A4 (1.8)
 
I am getting quoted a price of $310 for the mass airflow sensor and $320 for the valve cover gasket. Is this too much?
 
Would appreciate any help!

#1774 of 2367 Turn flasher by bjohnstone

Apr 11, 2008 (7:19 pm)

I have a 2000 Audi A4. The turn signals turn on but do not flash. Where is the flasher relay located

#1777 of 2367 Re: Turn flasher [bjohnstone] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 15, 2008 (9:35 am)

Replying to: bjohnstone (Apr 11, 2008 7:19 pm)
If I recall rightly, it's in the hazard warning switch itself, which you have to remove from the dash. You might check on this with the dealer's parts department but I think that's right. As for getting it out, I don't have the repair manual on that job. Some interenet sites say just carefully pry it out with a thin blade; others say you have to remove the dashboard trim.
 
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#1778 of 2367 Re: Advice on 2003 A4 repair -- mass airflow sensor and valve cover gasket by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 15, 2008 (9:40 am)

Replying to: rose18 (Apr 07, 2008 4:25 pm)
MAF is $210 parts + 1.8 hr labor
 
Valve cover gasket is $36 parts + 1.4 hr labor.
 
Where I live (labor rates of $105 per hour) the MAF quote sounds like a good deal but the valve cover quote sounds way too high.
 
I'm only going by what you've told me and reading from a book, so use this info accordingly.
 
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#1779 of 2367 Re: Wheel Alignment [wilner] by wilner

Apr 16, 2008 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: wilner (Jun 02, 2007 11:34 pm)
i already replaced the ABS control module and everything is fine.my new problem, i replaced the tie rod ends and my mechanic told me to have a wheel alignment. i went to a dealer and the service manager asked the tech or the mechani if he can do it today and the tech advised her(service manager) to buy a subframe bolt 4 of them because it's an all wheel drive before he can perform the alignment without checking the car yet. i told them that i replaced the tie rod ends. DO I NEED A SUBFRAME BOLT JUST TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS WITHOUT LOOKING AT IT FIRST? OR DOES THE SUBFRAME BOLTS NEED TO BE REPLACED?

#1780 of 2367 Re: Wheel Alignment [wilner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 17, 2008 (8:08 am)

Replying to: wilner (Apr 16, 2008 4:49 pm)
The subframe bolts should be replaced IF they have ever been loosened or removed for some other procedure. If they haven't ever been touched, I'm not seeing a reason to replace them.
 
The reason for replacement is that they can stretch and you won't get the right torque on them.

#1781 of 2367 Re: Wheel Alignment [Mr_Shiftright] by wilner

Apr 17, 2008 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 17, 2008 8:08 am)
my mechanic replaced the tie rod ends, axle on the passenger side and the brake rotors/pads. so does the subframe bolts were loosened or remove on these procedures?

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