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#1964 of 2138 Re: 2004 Audi a4 problem [jabriangirls] by rowlandj Apr 30, 2009 (9:33 am)
Replying to: jabriangirls (Apr 30, 2009 6:09 am) If you have no record of a timing belt change it's very likely that it did fail. I assume you have the 1.8T engine as well? If so, you could have severe engine issues. The problem could be anywhere from bent valves to holes in the pistons as that engine is an 'interference engine'. A break to the timing belt at speed causes significant damage in most cases.   I hope it's not that bad for your sake as the repairs for this kind of damage can be expensive.   Good luck.
#1965 of 2138 Re: 1999 A4 2.8 [kbcharlotte] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 30, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: kbcharlotte (Apr 30, 2009 7:15 am) Too much!   I called a very good shop in the SF Bay Area and they quoted about $2,000.   THIS INCLUDES:   timing belt, water pump, pulley bearings, hydraulic tensioner, thermostat, radiator (BAER, not a cheapo radiator), coolant, all labor.   Unless you have issues other than mentioned above, your quote seems way too high. You have to compare what's on their estimate with what I've mentioned. Replies to this message: kbcharlotte (May 01, 2009 11:33 am)
#1966 of 2138 Re: 1999 A4 2.8 [Mr_Shiftright] by kbcharlotte May 01, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 30, 2009 9:55 am) thanks for your response... i have only called one place but thought it was kind of high! haven't had much free time to do more research but pretty sure it will be worth my time in checking out other options...   cheers
#1967 of 2138 RE: ENGINE KNOCK AT IDLE ... [samaudi] by hauschild1 May 01, 2009 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: samaudi (Apr 30, 2009 6:34 am) Sam,   I bought my car at 33k and have had way, way, way more maintenance issues with it than I have had with all the cars and trucks I've owned in my life, all Fords. The good news is that they were all covered under warranty. The bad news is my warranty expires in about two weeks. Here is what I remember of all the issues I've had addressed: -faulty brake light switch - caused battery to die (a real doozy to diagnose) -replaced rear seat latch -replaced coolvant valve -replaced windshield wiper motor -fixed issue with the engine sounding like a diesel -replaced glove box - it broke off the right side - the hinge is plastic, surprisingly   These are most of them and were not show-stoppers, meaning I was never stranded.   I am wondering about EXTENDED WARRANTIES. Anybody care to chime in on whether it is worth the price? The cost at the dealership is anywhere from 4-6 k, which is a lot IMO. I'm wondering if one is better off using that money on another pre-owned that has another 1.5-2 years of warranty remaining??? Replies to this message: mercops (May 04, 2009 6:40 am) samaudi (May 04, 2009 6:50 am) jayrider (May 05, 2009 6:29 am)
#1968 of 2138 RE: ENGINE KNOCK AT IDLE ... [hauschild1] by mercops May 04, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) Hauschild1;   If your warranty expires in two weeks, find any additional concerns you may have with the car, take the car to the dealer with a list of issues IN WRITING and have them corrected. Also, if the vehicle has ANY remaining maintenance servicing to be performed under "Free Servicing" have them documented and completed. As most of your items appear to be small nuisance items, it appears you have a pretty stable vehicle. As far as an extended warranty goes, your best bet is to keep your money, sell the car in a year or so and then invest in a later model that may serve your needs.   Cheers, K.Haus
#1969 of 2138 Re: 2004 Audi a4 problem [jabriangirls] by mercops May 04, 2009 (6:45 am)
Replying to: jabriangirls (Apr 30, 2009 6:09 am) FYI;   If your timing belt failed it may be the result of a faulty part as the service guide for the 1.8T requires change out at 100,000 miles. There has been an issue with these failing before recommended replacement time and the NHTSA has a data base and log on complaits and corrective actions against AudiUSA. Check the NHTSA website for your specific year and model. I might give you some leverage with the dealers. Replies to this message: eddie650 (May 04, 2009 11:32 am)
#1970 of 2138 RE: ENGINE KNOCK AT IDLE ... [hauschild1] by samaudi May 04, 2009 (6:50 am)
Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) I bought my car new and have a couple of the same problems. I've had to replace the rear seat latch countless times as there is a rattle in the back seat that my dealership can't seem to fix. They keep connecting it to that latch... Also, I've had to replace the glove box for the same exact problem, and I've also had the engine grinding noise. Hopefully all will be corrected on the 18th, and will post back then.   Also, I say the extended warranty is a waste of money, however the quotes you got seem very high. I got a couple that ranged from 3-5k.
#1971 of 2138 Re: 2004 Audi a4 problem [mercops] by eddie650 May 04, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: mercops (May 04, 2009 6:45 am) I have the 2005+ Audi A4 and I noted recently that new literature on my model says to replace the timing belt at 75,000 miles.
#1972 of 2138 RE: ENGINE KNOCK AT IDLE ... [hauschild1] by jayrider May 05, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: hauschild1 (May 01, 2009 4:25 pm) If your budget permits, trade it in on a newer used model. There may even be a new one the dealer wants to move. What year is your car? Maynot make sense if you owe way more than it's worth. Could go back to ford. The fusion sel awd is sweet and cheap.
#1973 of 2138 1999 A4 airbag question by greg96 May 07, 2009 (5:21 am)
Hi there-   I have a 1999 A4 qtro and the airbag light is on. i took it to a non-dealer repair guy and he told me the problem was in the seatbelt/sensor area. he quoted $575 to fix it. admittedly, i was dealing with a crying baby when we spoke, so i didnt get all the details. can anyone shed light on this repair quote....does it sound reasonable to replace what he is talking about? many thanks... Replies to this message: tgai69 (May 24, 2009 3:47 am)

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