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#1829 of 2367 by antonio2012

Aug 20, 2008 (12:58 pm)

hello, how you doing?
 
i have an audi a4 2.8 v6 quattro 1998 automatic triptronic.
 
the problem is when i go like in 3 or 4 gear, the car start to shake a little bit (no matter if the car is in automatic or with the triptronic).
  
The slippage occurs in either of two situations: 1) during slight acceleration (feathering-in the gas pedal) on upward inclines without initiating a downshift (which I consider an engine lugging situation), and 2) during slight acceleration immediately after deceleration at 50-60 mph range. The slippage does not occur hard acceleration. No fault lights (red or yellow) are lit and VAG-COM scanning shows no DTC faults in any controller.
 
Someone told me that it was a faulty torque convertor, i want to know where i can buy that part over the internet. Or if someone can tell me how i can fix this problem.
 
Thanks

#1830 of 2367 Stuck rear window by sfaudi

Aug 26, 2008 (7:24 pm)

Hey there, I've got a 1998 A4 Quatro, and the right rear window is stuck all the way down. I know it's probably the motor, but is there a way to manually roll up the window before I can get it serviced? Please reply asap!!! Thanx!

#1831 of 2367 A4 Quattro vs A4 by 10sfan

Aug 28, 2008 (12:31 pm)

Looking to purchase a used 2007 A4 Quattro with 6,000 miles, not Certified. Concerned with difference in gas milage and if certification. current warranty expires in four years and will never exceed that 50,000K. Appreciate any comments.

#1832 of 2367 Re: Indicator relay replacement [etxing] by lizzie6

Aug 30, 2008 (4:55 am)

Replying to: etxing (Aug 09, 2005 9:13 pm)
can any one tell me how 2 access relay indicator

#1833 of 2367 TRANSMISSION PROBLEM by antonio2012

Sep 05, 2008 (12:58 pm)

hello!!!
 
i have an audi a4 2.8 v6 quattro 1998 automatic triptronic.
 
My transmission finally broke down, my mechanic told me that is better to buy a used transmission rather than buy a new oem transmission pump and a rebuilt torque converter. the thing is that the second option it's cheaper than the first one, but my mechanic is skeptical about oem products. What should i do????

#1834 of 2367 Re: TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [antonio2012] by rowlandj

Sep 05, 2008 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: antonio2012 (Sep 05, 2008 12:58 pm)
Find another mechanic. That is the most insane thing I have heard.

#1835 of 2367 Burns oil by mas2008

Sep 06, 2008 (8:59 am)

I bouught my 2008 Audi A4 Quattro automatic in November 2007. It has a serious problem: It burns oil at a rate of 1 quart per 1000 miles. The oil level warning came on at 6000, 10000 and 14000 miles. Each time I had it checked at the dealer where it was purchased and was told each time that no leaks were found and that it was operating normally. They also measured the aforementioned burn off rate according Audi guidelines and informed me that it was "well within Audi specifications and no action is required." These engines are problematic and Audi knows it.

#1836 of 2367 Re: Burns oil [mas2008] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 06, 2008 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: mas2008 (Sep 06, 2008 8:59 am)
It's time to raise hell I'm afraid, while you still have the chance. This is not acceptable on a new car.
 
So you might ask the dealer: "Well, if it's not leaking, then it must be burning it, and if it burns 1 quart every 1000 miles, then you owe me an engine".
 
Or you might suggest to Audi that every Audi dealership have a banner in the window advertising those "specs".

#1837 of 2367 '08 Audi A4 Tire Pressure Light by hroark10

Sep 07, 2008 (6:42 pm)

I have had my Audi A4 for 3 months with 2400 miles so far and today my Tire Pressure light went on. The tires look fine but I will be taking it to my local tire place tomorrow to check the PSI and adjust if need be. My question is how can I reset the TPMS if the light still does not go off after I adjust the PSI. Thanks for the help!

#1838 of 2367 Re: TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [antonio2012] by audiman5

Sep 08, 2008 (8:20 am)

Replying to: antonio2012 (Sep 05, 2008 12:58 pm)
Hi,
They don't want to risk opening up your transmission and take the warranty issues that come with it. The used tranny will be on you if it goes bad.
 
Anyway,
I have the same model and year with 137k miles. Would you mind telling how your tranny finally failed and at what mileage? What were the symptoms just before?
 
This will help me decide what to do with this car.
 
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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