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#1779 of 2132 Re: Wheel Alignment [wilner] by wilner Apr 16, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: wilner (Jun 02, 2007 10:34 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? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 17, 2008 7:08 am) wilner (Apr 17, 2008 5:23 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Apr 18, 2008 6:55 am)
#1780 of 2132 Re: Wheel Alignment [wilner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 17, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: wilner (Apr 16, 2008 3:49 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. Replies to this message: wilner (Apr 17, 2008 5:23 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Apr 18, 2008 6:55 am)
#1781 of 2132 Re: Wheel Alignment [Mr_Shiftright] by wilner Apr 17, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 17, 2008 7:08 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? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 18, 2008 6:55 am)
#1782 of 2132 Re: Wheel Alignment [wilner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 18, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: wilner (Apr 17, 2008 5:23 pm) best ask him. I've never done this job before. If he doesn't remember, I think I could find out for you. The diagram to replace the axle/hub carrier doesn't show anything about subframe bolts and the procedure listed doesn't mention replacing any of the bolts loosened in the procedure.
#1784 of 2132 '07 A4 2.0T - Engine "dropping" sound by justin12 Apr 21, 2008 (6:57 am)
The other day I turned on my A4 and heard a dropping sound in the engine. The car then idled fairly high and the engine was louder than normal during driving. The sounds went away quickly and reappeared today with the same dropping thud when the engine was switched on. Anyone else with similar issues? I'm taking it into Audi tomorrow but wanted to get any suggestions on what the cause could be.
#1785 of 2132 Audi A4 1998 ABS/Brake problem by balaji3 May 04, 2008 (11:28 am)
Hi all,   I have an 1998 Audi A4. I bought this from a dealer an year ago. It has 76000 miles on it. A month back i saw a problem in which the engine rpm used to shoot really high and the car speed used to go low. when i used to stop and park the car for few mins, the car used to drive normally. this happend couple of times over a period of two months. So, i took it to the mechanic to have it checked and the mechanic told everything was fine. I drove the car and went onto to the freeway and within 5miles my car broke with a major jerk noise and the check engine, brake , abs symbol came up. I was never able to start the vehicle again. The mechanic checked the vehicle and again said everything was fine with the vehicle. Thereafter the car used to drive normally but sometimes used to stop with abs, brake symbol coming up. I took the car to the dealer and he made spend 750$ and replaced a shifter chip in the triptronic unit. This didnt fix the issue. I am still seeing the failure. Also, now i am seeing the airbag symbol flashing. I took it to the dealer again, and he says he doesnt know what the problem is. Has anyone had the same issue? Any suggestions to fix the issue would be greatly appreciated.
#1786 of 2132 2001 S4 Flasher replacement by suttlest May 06, 2008 (10:59 am)
Can anyone give me advice on the correct procedure to remove the faceplate without breaking it around the hazzard button. on the center dashboard.   Backgorund My turn signals stopped working, meaning they would flash once and then nothing. Silly me thought that I could easily replace the flasher. i later found that the flasher is located behind the Hazzard button and I have to remove the face plate to change the switch, which is $40. Thanks Tim Replies to this message: audiman5 (May 06, 2008 1:46 pm) suttlest (Jun 04, 2008 5:08 am)
#1787 of 2132 Re: Turn flasher [Mr_Shiftright] by suttlest May 06, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 15, 2008 8:35 am) I have the exact same problem. The dealer confirmed that the folasher is behind the hazard button. I too would love to know the best way to pry the face plate off without breaking. By the way, I was charge $40 for the flasher and they had to order it. I was told that it is .7 hours to install the flasher, which is $77 at the dealer near me. I would rather find a way to safely do it myself. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 06, 2008 11:51 am) suttlest (May 06, 2008 11:55 am)
#1788 of 2132 Re: Turn flasher [suttlest] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 06, 2008 (11:51 am)
Replying to: suttlest (May 06, 2008 11:23 am) It looks like from the diagram that there are two little spring clips at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and that maybe you just slide something in there and it pops out? Replies to this message: suttlest (May 06, 2008 11:55 am)

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