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#2045 of 2367 Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover] by vwdawg

Aug 04, 2009 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: pigeonlover (Jul 30, 2009 6:38 am)
pigeonlover: I would tend to agree with rowlandj that wheel bearings might be the problem, especially considering that you have 135k miles on them w/o prior replacement. My understanding is that if you are driving at highway speeds and turn your steering wheel slightly (not aggressively, of course!) either way, the noise will stop if it is a wheel bearing. I have a bad left front bearing on my '97 A4, 95k miles, and when I turn the wheel left the noise does stop. audiphile1

#2046 of 2367 2001 Audi A4 Timing Belt by sandythek

Aug 04, 2009 (5:04 pm)

When I brought my 2001 Audi A4 to my dealer for a repair (four new ignition coils), they told me that it was time to replace the timing belt, The car has 75K miles on it. I agree with them, but they want $1450 for the job. I certainly want a knowledgeable Audi mechanic to do the job, but that price seems high. Does the price seem reasonable? Can anyone recommend a good Audi mechanic in the Boston area (or just north of Boston)? Or can any reliable repair shop do this job? Thanks.

#2047 of 2367 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Maintenance and Repair Costs by irisherin

Aug 06, 2009 (7:02 pm)

Hello! I am looking into purchasing a 2006 Audi A4 2.0T. I have never owned an Audi before and wanted to get some information regarding maintenance and repair costs. It has 40,000 miles.
 
I currently own a Lincoln Navigator. I'm wondering if repair and maintenance costs would be comparable to what I own now, higher, or lower. I had a Ford Explorer before that, so obviously the repair costs were cheaper on that than the Navigator.
 
I'm just trying to get information online via reviews and just doing as much research as I can before I decide to purchase or not.
 
Thanks in advance for any information!
Erin

#2048 of 2367 Re: 2001 Audi A4 Timing Belt [sandythek] by vwdawg

Aug 07, 2009 (8:30 am)

Replying to: sandythek (Aug 04, 2009 5:04 pm)
Hi sandythek: $1,450 seems a bit on the high side, but I live in the St. Paul, and Twin Cities rates might be somewhat lower. The dealers here normally charge around $1,200, but there is a very good VW/Audi/Mercedes/Volvo/Japanese specialty repair shop in St. Paul that will do it for about $950. I would tend to shy away from the dealers unless they have a stelllar reputation. Dealer ratings can be very good or dismal, depending on the experience of a particular owner. My suggestion: Ask other Audi owners where they get their work done. The advantages of working with a good independent shop include generally lower rates AND, most importantly, you can build a relationship and work with the same tech every time. Good luck...audiphile1

#2049 of 2367 Help Please by nvnc514

Aug 09, 2009 (6:57 am)

I am new to this forum and trying to get some information before I have to take my car in for repair. I have a 2003 A4 Cabriolet and while driving yesterday, my engine malfunction light started to flash and the engine seemed like it was going to die. I have always kept this vehicle in good running order. I took off the gas cap so see if that made a difference but the light is still on and flashing. My dealer is a 30 minute drive away and I am concerned about getting there without the car dying on me. Is it safe to drive this vehicle? Because its Sunday, the dealer is not open, but I am wondering if taking this to an Autozone first is a good idea. Thanks for your help.

#2050 of 2367 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by eddie650

Aug 09, 2009 (7:31 am)

Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 6:57 am)
Have you had prior experience with one of your engine coils going bad? One of min on my 05 Cabriolet went bad and it made the engine run extremely rough.

#2051 of 2367 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Aug 09, 2009 (10:11 am)

Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 6:57 am)
I wouldn't drive a car with a FLASHING engine light, no. It could mean that your catalytic converter is in real distress from a misfire, and might get damaged.

#2052 of 2367 by vwdawg

Aug 10, 2009 (7:16 am)

Hi nvnc514: I would concur with eddie650 and Mr. Shiftright. I had the same flashing CEL on my 1.8T Passat, and it turned out to be a coil. Unfortunately, the dealer diagnostic ($100-125?) will likely cost more than the coil ($40-50?). Per Shiftright, it may not be a good idea to drive 30 miles. I would assume that any competent repair shop could diagnose the problem, and some will do it for free or a small charge and if it's a coil, which cylinder it is. Of course, it would be fair to let them do the repair. However, take heed about Shiftright's cat converter warning...you don't want to take a chance on a $700-800 replacement! audiphile1

#2053 of 2367 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by nvnc514

Aug 10, 2009 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 6:57 am)
Thank you to all that responded. I ended up taking my 03 Cabriolet about 2 miles away to a dealer I particularly did not trust, but thought it was better than drive 30 minutes to the dealer where I bought the car. The problem was an engine coil so I had it repaired. My car is not under any warranty now so trying to decide if its worth it to consider an extended warranty.

#2054 of 2367 Re: [KarenS] by roxp

Aug 19, 2009 (9:15 am)

Replying to: Karen@Edmunds (May 23, 2001 7:27 am)
I have major problems with my 2008 A4. When I would step on the gas pedal, the car engine would rev, but the car would go nowhere. I have had it in Riverside Audi service at least 3 times. I was told it was the gas, then I was told it was the floor mat getting in the way of the pedal (how stupid). Last Monday, 8/10, my car was towed into Service. Needless to say, the car is still sitting there and now was told the part is on backorder and will be another week. I requested Audi of America to pay for the car I rented being they never fixed the car from the beginning, Well, they said their policy does not permit them to do something like that. My A4, was a death trap waiting to happen. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUY/LEASE AUDI

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