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#1975 of 2138 Re: Audi A4 year 2007 = Brake light goes on for approx 10 seconds when I tu by rowlandj May 07, 2009 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: audia42007 (May 06, 2009 10:39 am) Check your fluid level in the brake reservoir. It certainly sounds like the low brake fluid warning; and it's being caused when the car is anything but level and the fluid shifts.
#1976 of 2138 Re: 02 1.8T quattro- Not rolling freely in cold weather [niteswmer2] by mercops May 08, 2009 (8:18 am)
Replying to: niteswmer2 (Feb 04, 2009 8:03 pm) I also have a 2002 A4 1.8 Quattro. I used to live in the great white north (now in the deep south) and I experienced the same problems when it was cold. Gas mileage was bad and experienced same conditions as you note. I checked with several shops and owners and most have a similar experience. It appears that since the car is an "all-wheel" drive, it has two driveshafts, two differentials and all the associated CV joints and lubricants that MUST warm up through driving. The initial feeling of "the emeergency brake being on" will go away after the units heat up. I just went through a winter here in the south (if you can call it that, more like late spring) and noted that even on the coldest days (30-40 degrees) did not really notice the "sluggishness". One thing that you may want to look at is the fluid in the gearbox. Over a period of time (don't know if you had it changed in the 6 years you have the car), the fluid can thicken. Perhaps you can get it changed (not a real cost killer) and see if it makes a difference.
#1977 of 2138 Re: Audi A4 year 2007 = Brake light goes on for approx 10 seconds when I turn t [audia42007] by amand May 09, 2009 (12:00 am)
Replying to: audia42007 (May 06, 2009 10:39 am) I have a 02 3.0 A4 and had same issue. mine has a small plastic piece in the tank that is the sensor. Their is also a small removable screen. It is possible to push the screen a bit too much so that it pushes the sensor down. Just pulling the screen out, wiggling the sensor and placing the screen back gently back resolved my issue. All the best.
#1978 of 2138 feedback on repair quote by nashikul May 19, 2009 (2:02 pm)
Hi,   For my 2001 A4 2.8T v6 apparently some engine oil is leaking from the cam tension chain gasket. Since this is a v6 engine, the repair shop is claiming that both sides of the engine needs to be dismantled. (Pardon me if I am not making sense, I am repeating what the mechanic told me). He is quoting 10 hours of labor and parts for a total of approx $1200. We have already replaced the timing belt, hoses etc. less than 6k miles ago. I called the dealer and they quoted me approx $1645. So is $1200 reasonable?   Thanks in advance, -NS Replies to this message: rowlandj (May 19, 2009 6:15 pm) tgai69 (May 20, 2009 5:00 pm)
#1979 of 2138 What of the Horror Stories on Audi Reliability (Or lack thereof) by macchina May 19, 2009 (3:27 pm)
I have heard horror stories and read bad reviews on Audi reliability for the previous years.   When researching predicted reliability, Consumer Reports cannot predict because it's new. US News gives it a 5 out of 10 rating for reliability and other sites I've researched saw pretty much the same thing.   I love the car but would hate to spend time and again at the dealership or have to pay for the repais on my own down the line - been down that road with my VW Jetta.   But I do love the A4!!   Any thoughts? Replies to this message: mercops (May 20, 2009 7:52 am)
#1980 of 2138 Re: feedback on repair quote [nashikul] by rowlandj May 19, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: nashikul (May 19, 2009 2:02 pm) Being a V6 does mean that there are two cylinder banks to deal with so that part of the quote seems accurate. Also, the 'spread' of $445 between dealer prices and independent shop prices makes me think that the $1,200 is about right. I can't say from experience but I do know that working on these V6's can be difficult as they are packed in the bay pretty tight.
#1981 of 2138 Re: What of the Horror Stories on Audi Reliability (Or lack thereof) [macchina] by mercops May 20, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: macchina (May 19, 2009 3:27 pm) If your former car was a Jetta, get ready for a similar experience from Audi, as they are both owned by the same parrent company, Volkswagen and they share a lot of the same parts, engineering and dealer mentality.   One thing to keep in mind with ANY dealership, is that you must make all concerns related to service in writing and ensure that anything needing to be serviced, is serviced. I have found that most Audi dealerships will say that servicing has been performed however it may not be.   Story is... be prepared to check that all work is done. If all servicing is performed when needed and the car is properly maintained, it should have the same reliability as other brands.
#1982 of 2138 Good Audi Car Repair Shop in the DC area - Dealer or Independent by audia42007 May 20, 2009 (10:30 am)
Good Audi Car Repair Shop in the DC area - Dealer or Independent .   Anybody knows a good Audi Car Repair Shop in the Washington DC area ( DC, VA or MD).   Please feel free to chime in.   It could be dealer or independent.
#1983 of 2138 Re: feedback on repair quote [nashikul] by tgai69 May 20, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: nashikul (May 19, 2009 2:02 pm) I have a B5(97-00) pretty easy if you are used to grease and grime i followed directions from here.. http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2224269 and here.. http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215732 ...also that price isnt reasonable for a "gasket" replacement. Audi's come apart easily if you have the right tools e.g. allens. High shop prices are another way of saying they havent worked on your car make before good luck!
#1984 of 2138 '97 A4 2.8 Quattro; fuel filter removal by audiphile1 May 22, 2009 (7:19 pm)
Hi All: I had my A4 idling in the garage last week and was shocked to see a fine spray of fuel shooting out from the underside of the chassis. Visualizing both my beloved car AND my garage exploding in a ball of flame, I shut it off, jacked it up and inspected, finding that the the rubber portion of the fuel line, just aft of the fuel filter, had deteriorated and was leaking. The rubber portion leads to a metal fitting which is connected to what looks like a plastic section that runs up to the topside of the filter. Fine, I said, I'll just pull the filter, and replace it and the bad fuel line unit at the same time. My manual says "Loosen the lower banjo bolt, then LOOSEN THE CLAMP BOLT, pull the filter down and then loosen the upper banjo bolt". After loosening the lower banjo, I shined my light up into the filter area and was shocked to see that the "clamp bolt" appears to be almost impossibly inaccessible. It has a cylindrical head, which looks like a hex bolt, but since it faces horizontally, I can't even verify that. There is NO space to get a hex wrench in there. My conclusion is that either there is a special tool, a special technique, or this is one of the worst examples of German engineering I have ever seen. Can anyone tell me how to loosen that clamp bolt and get the fuel filter dislodged from its cozy little space? Thanks! audiphile1 in St. Paul. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2009 7:01 am) audiphile1 (May 23, 2009 7:48 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2009 7:50 am) tgai69 (May 24, 2009 3:36 am) and 1 more...

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