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#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
#1801 of 2132 Re: Serious Engine Problem with 2007 A4 [utahjake] by utahjake Jun 04, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: utahjake (Feb 14, 2008 8:13 am) I thought those of you who read my original post in February 2008 regarding the serious engine problems with my 2007 A4 might like to hear the end of the story. After Audi offered to make a car payment of two to compensate me, I contacted a law firm that specializes in lemon law and the Magnuson Moss federal warranty law. They took the case. Mediation went on for a couple of months when finally, the mediator offered me exactly what I had requested in my letter to the VP of Audi - substitution of collateral. Audi took my A4 and I was able to choose a 2008 model up to my original msrp (any money over the msrp was my responsibility to pay) without paying taxes, destination charges or plate transfer fees. My loan stayed the same with only the VIN of the new car being substituted. I did have to pay Audi a mileage fee because of the 20,000 miles on my car when the problems began. Audi had to pay the majority of the attorneys' fees. I decided I did not want another A4, mainly because I could not replace by 3.2 with a 2008 without going over my msrp. So I now own a totally loaded 2008 A3 3.2 S line. I've had the A3 for two weeks now and really like it. It is everything the reviews said it was. I am still not sure if I will keep it after my experience with Audi as a corporation but at least now I have a car that has some value. So for those of you facing serious problems with your car, and not getting any satisfaction from Audi customer service, I definitely recommend letting an expert step in to handle the situation. Replies to this message: rascal99 (Jun 05, 2008 5:37 am)

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