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#2003 of 2132 Re: A4 Fuel Pump Replacement/ check engine Light [bbjames74] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: bbjames74 (Jun 01, 2009 7:23 pm) Not sure what you're talking about here. The terms you are using don't really identify the part very well. Do you have the # of the code that was read? That would help us a lot.
#2004 of 2132 Re: '97 A4 2.8 Quattro; fuel filter removal [tgai69] by vwdawg Jun 02, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: tgai69 (May 24, 2009 3:36 am) Hi tgai69: Thanks for the reply. In a state of desperation, I already had removed the back seat, thinking maybe there was an access port (or maybe I could even cut my own access in the sheet metal with a hole saw). I couldn't find any sort of cover. Eventually, I customized the proper size hex wrench (ground the short end down to about 3/8 inch) and was able to get it up inside the fuel filter cavity. After installing the new one, and rather than spend another hour trying to tighten the hex bolt, I just installed a large hose clamp around the filter and bracket, which seems to be a much easier solution. Someone else stated that the flat rate on this job is .4 hours, which seems reasonable. Took me more like four...one of the most frutrating Audi repairs I have ever done! Thanks again. audiphile1
#2005 of 2132 Engine cut out by jonp3 Jun 02, 2009 (9:48 am)
hi i wondered if someone could assist me. When i turn the key in my audi A4 SE the car will start ticking over and then just cut out. Now i turn key off and on again and same thing happens. If i carry on doing this it finally starts sometimes 1st time sometimes 10th time. Once car starts it runs beautifully. Please help me.  thankyou Jon Parsons Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 02, 2009 6:46 pm) jonp3 (Jun 03, 2009 10:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 12:18 pm) and 1 more... golfershoe (Sep 04, 2009 11:00 am)
#2006 of 2132 Re: Engine cut out [jonp3] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 02, 2009 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: jonp3 (Jun 02, 2009 9:48 am) Sounds like a faulty fuel pressure regulator that is bleeding off pressure in the fuel rail---so, without fuel pressure in the rail, the fuel pump must pump away to renew enough fuel pressure to keep the car going after every shut down/leak down. Replies to this message: jonp3 (Jun 03, 2009 10:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 12:18 pm) jonp3 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 am)
#2007 of 2132 Re: Engine cut out [Mr_Shiftright] by jonp3 Jun 03, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 02, 2009 6:46 pm) Sorry to hassel you sir but thanks alot for the reply. Is this a job for a mechanic or can i sort this out myself? Will this be expensive? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 12:18 pm) jonp3 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 am)
#2008 of 2132 Re: Engine cut out [jonp3] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2009 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: jonp3 (Jun 03, 2009 10:53 am) Well you can really test the regulator without a proper gauge and a workshop manual, so probably you should bring it in, yeah. Maybe a $200 job if my wild-ass guess is correct.   The gauge allows you to run the engine, test the pressure (about 4 bar) and then see how much bleeds off in 10 minutes. It should drop to 2.5 bar. If it goes lower, I'd suspect the regulator is faulty. Replies to this message: jonp3 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 am)
#2009 of 2132 A4 Cabriole Convertable Issues - Question by jackie1960 Jun 03, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Hi everyone - my Audi is 5 years old. I put the convertable top down the other day and when I put it back up I noticed that the rear window was no long attached...leaving a space all the way around (between the fabric and the window). The Audi dealership just informed me that the space can not be glued or repaired and that I will need to purchase a whole new top. Cost? Over $4,000.00! Have you heard of this happening before? As much as I love my Audi, I think it's pretty shoddy craftsmanship if the top needs to be replaced after only 5 years... Would love to hear your suggestions, feedback. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 3:50 pm)
#2010 of 2132 Re: A4 Cabriole Convertable Issues - Question [jackie1960] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2009 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: jackie1960 (Jun 03, 2009 2:15 pm) You might get a second opinion about all this from a first class upholstery shop in your area. The book says only 6 hours labor so even at $150 an hour that's only $900. Since when does cloth cost $3100 bucks?   Here's one for $1495....so add that to $900 and that's sounds about right   AUDI A4 TOP   I'm not recommending these people, just using them as an example.   Average age of a convertible top is about 10 years, so yeah, it's premature, but convertible tops lead a hard life, so.....
#2011 of 2132 Re: Engine cut out [Mr_Shiftright] by jonp3 Jun 05, 2009 (7:01 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 12:18 pm) fantastic thanks alot
#2012 of 2132 Strange sound slowing or accelerating by gtonelli Jun 05, 2009 (5:56 pm)
I just got my last "free" maintenance done the other day and they replaced the front brake pads and fixed the worn rotors: "front brake disc remove+reinstall" and "wheel remove+reinstall". 2 days later (today) my car ('05 A4 2.0T) is making a very strange noise when slowing down, especially on an incline and then accelerating after the green light regardless of the grade. Problem is that this noise comes and goes. I have 34,000 miles on it and I'm scheduled to have it checked out Monday. I'm not a mechanic by a long shot. Does anyone know what this may be? Many thanks in advance!!

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