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#1791 of 2132 Engine Check light 2000 A4 1.8 turbo by hnl2ord May 18, 2008 (12:38 pm)
I am considering buying a 2000 A4 1.8 Turbo. The car looks nice, I drove it and it feels good, but the "Check Engine" light is on. The car has 82k miles on it, fairly recent 80k check up, does not seem to leak or smell of leaking. The current owner bought it 2.5 yrs ago with about 74k miles on it so he has not driven it much but the check engine light was on when he bought it from a local dealer. After reading this thread, I have become aware of just a few of the things that can keep these cars from running reliably (or just running) and as a long time BMW owner, I am getting woried about this low mileage vehicle. My daughter had a great Audi so I had thought this would be a wise choice. Will not seal the deal till my mechanic checks it out...what should we look for.....what and where are the codes.....advice....HELP!!! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 1:26 pm)
#1792 of 2132 audi exhaust by lovesey May 26, 2008 (12:47 pm)
hello im hopping some one could help im doing an exhust on an audi a4 n reg and i was wondering if you can just fit a new cat o do you have to fit a new down pipe aswell. If some one could get back to me soon it would be very helpful
#1793 of 2132 Re: Engine Check light 2000 A4 1.8 turbo [hnl2ord] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: hnl2ord (May 18, 2008 12:38 pm) I bet the seller knows exactly what the check engine light means. Which is why he didn't fix it.   yep, read the codes and find out what's what. I wouldn't buy the car unless the seller fixes the problem.
#1794 of 2132 help by bballer12 May 28, 2008 (6:28 am)
Hi,         I plan on buying a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T with 98,000 miles on it. Is there any mechanical problems that come with that year modle Audi? The car is in California and I live in Arkansas so i am unable to test drive it. Replies to this message: shipo (May 28, 2008 7:29 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:35 am) mercops (May 30, 2008 10:42 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 11:47 am)
#1795 of 2132 Re: help [bballer12] by shipo May 28, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: bballer12 (May 28, 2008 6:28 am) Unless you can get the complete service history (as in EVERY oil change and what kind of oil was used) for that car since day one, then there ain't no way I'd touch that car with a ten foot pole. Why? Because unless the oil was changed every 5,000 miles and unless that oil met the VW 503.01 or 502.00 oil specification (no exceptions on the oil change interval or the oil, period, full stop, the end), then the engine has a fairly high likelihood of being full of sludge.   Keep us posted.   Best Regards, Shipo
#1796 of 2132 Re: help [bballer12] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2008 (7:35 am)
Replying to: bballer12 (May 28, 2008 6:28 am) beware the Sludge Monster. Too risky. Take a pass or send an inspector. Shipo is right, this is one car you don't want to mess with if it hasn't been running synthetic oil, changed RELIGIOUSLY on schedule. A 2002 Audi with a sludged engine ain't worth much these days, and you won't like the replacement cost. Pulling the valve cover is mandatory in an inspection. Replies to this message: mercops (May 30, 2008 10:42 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 11:47 am)
#1797 of 2132 Re: help [Mr_Shiftright] by mercops May 30, 2008 (10:42 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:35 am) One item to look at. About 2 years ago, Audi sent out a notice to 2002 A-4 owners advising them that they would extend warranty on engines that developed or failed due to sludge issues. I remember receiving this item and unfortuneatly don't remember the bulletin number or any other info on it. This would be a good thing to look up as I think it extended the warranty an additional 5 years for coverage of this problem.   Good place to look is at Audi tech site at   http://www.audiforums.com/recalls-and-tsbs/make_AUDI/model_A4/year_2002/TSB.htm Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 11:47 am)
#1798 of 2132 Re: help [mercops] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: mercops (May 30, 2008 10:42 am) I searched your link and ALLDATA but didn't see anything like that.     But I did find mention of it here:   http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?scid=&did=948   Apparently you have to prove your case to get the warranty, so if you are buying used, that's not going to work in most cases.
#1799 of 2132 HELP!!!!!!!! by richuk Jun 03, 2008 (7:15 pm)
HELP!!!!!!!... ok im wondering if any audi owners can help me with some problems with mine!!.... First all 4 Front speakers are crackling but when you turn the sound up it stops!!.... second, the traction control light comes on - then the glow plug warning light flashes, then the car goes into a "safe mode" (1500 rpm limited).. but this seems to slear itself after about 30 mins stopped its happened 5 times now in two months............ THEN!! theres an unusual "squeak" whenever i go over a speedbump, NO garage can fix it!!............ THEN!! theres my front o/s headlight im assumin its a loose connection but i just wanna moan!!.... LAST!!! theres my door, The bloody rattling window!........ i know im moaning but the traction control light issue is my main concern, i know its going to cost me a FORTUNE in audi to have it diagnosed, if anyone has had simular problems PLEASE PLEASE get intouch, (rc3982hotmail.com).... my summary is, LOVELY looking / driving / powerful car but dear god dont buy one unless its got one hell of a warrenty!! my car is 4 years old (52) with 52k on the clock and look at the problems, i had before this a vauxhall cavalier 15 years old 1.6 petrol 89k on when she got stolen... i NEVER opened the bonnet other than regular servicing... take advise, audis are lovely, but any problems NOT minor... thanks ya'll!! Richard Clayton (sheffield-England) Replies to this message: mdstoloff (Jul 08, 2008 11:55 am)
#1800 of 2132 Re: 2001 S4 Flasher replacement [audiman5] by suttlest Jun 04, 2008 (5:08 am)
Replying to: audiman5 (May 06, 2008 1:46 pm) Thanks to all for the great advice. I did have to buy a new flasher, $40, but I was able to replace it myself. For future reference here is what I ran into.     The flasher is located within the emergency flasher on the center console. To remove the faceplate simply pry up one corner. There are six metal fastners that hold the faceplate to the console. Once you have the faceplate off use a flathead screwdriver to pry the flasher from the holder, actually this was very easy and I was concerned I might break something. Then you can simply unplug the old flasher and plug in the new one. The only challenge I had was that the six metal fastners that should be attached to the faceplate and snap to the center console all came loose. I had to super glue them back to the faceplate and then reattach it to the center console. So be aware that the little metal fastners, about the size of a staple but thicker, do slide off the center consol and should be glued to the faceplate. I will keep this blog open in case someone has any questions. I was concerned as to how to remove the faceplate without breaking it.   Thanks Tim

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