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#171 of 180 It sounds a bit loose / rattly over bumps. - will get it checked. by lxtwin Oct 17, 2009 (12:38 pm)
Thanks mate,   I will get it checked out, It was in for its MOT a month ago at an Audi garage and I asked them to check it but they said it was OK.   However I do not have a lot of confidence in them as the brakes passed and they missed that it needed new pads and disks.
#172 of 180 suspension swap 2001 allroad by blockisland98 Oct 22, 2009 (12:08 pm)
I have a popped suspension in my allroad,, all 4 corners. I was wondering if I could swap a regular a6 suspension into it, to prevent that from happening again. I was told by my Audi dealer that I could not,, and was told by an ex-Audi mechanic I could. I tried to research it on the internet but have found nothing so far.
#173 of 180 Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad by polyglot Nov 23, 2009 (4:35 am)
Two days ago I bought I an used 2002 Audi Allroad which was in good condition (one owner, 90k miles) from a car repair shop. Cash was handed over in return for the title, no sale document exists apart from the Statement of Transaction form, used to register at the DMV in NY. The car was well maintained and there were no issues experienced during the test drive.   Only after the purchase I found that the steering was sometimes odd (difficult) during hard turns. Since I remember that the last repair was done in the car repair shop where they replaced the air supension on both front wheels, I intend to drive back on Monday when they reopen to check it out.   This morning when I backed out of my drive way (paved, flat), there was an audible crack followed by metallic scraping sound so I immediately stopped and found out that the steering link, a part of the suspension is mechanically broken off, something totally unexpected out of a quality car that both past inspection and have been serviced in an Audi dealership just last month!   Any of you had this problem before? And what was the main cause?   Any thought or advice how to confront the repair shop who sold me this used car? As mentioned, an important factor is that they worked on the suspension just a week ago before selling the car to me. And I assume this is done after the state inspection.   So I need to sort out two questions:   1. the origin of the rupture of the steering link: My plan is is show the picture that I took to someone who knows about the problems of the drive train and suspension, for example a local Mavis Tires and ask them how and under which circumstance such a rupture can happen. On top of that, I could ask the opinion of the head mechanic of an official Audio dealer.   2. Fault responsibility (my main question): Barring the aspect of the potential and severe injury (I would have been paralyzed in a car accident with the current condition of my spine), who bears the cost of the car repair in this case?   Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: manster (Nov 23, 2009 7:52 am) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) and 1 more... b4100 (Nov 30, 2009 10:44 pm)
#174 of 180 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [polyglot] by manster Nov 23, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 4:35 am) I'd have the car inspected by an Audi mechanic and then promptly consult with an attorney and the state attorney general. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#175 of 180 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [manster] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 23, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: manster (Nov 23, 2009 7:52 am) It sounds like the shop might be culpable. They should eat this repair. If they refuse, you can have it fixed at an Audi dealership, get the bill, and sue the shop in Small Claims court. You'll probably win given the circumstances. I think an attorney might be too expensive given the probable cost of repairs---unless you want them to take the car back, then an attorney might be necessary. Consulting with the consumer fraud unit of your DA's office is also an excellent suggestion, just made to you previously by manster.   Visiting Host Replies to this message: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#176 of 180 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [Mr_Shiftright] by polyglot Nov 23, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) Thanks guys for your valuable responses. Today I first contacted two Audi dealerships and spoke with their mechanic, both of them stated that the defective upper service arm is very probably caused by the improper handling during the replacement of the air suspension: a torch was apparently used to loosen the bolts, that deformed/compromised the aluminium arm. Though they would not put it on paper without seeing it, I am confident that I will have it fixed without paying out of my pocket and I intend to have the car inspected by an Audi dealer after the repair. My wife is worried about the safety after the repair and urged me to think about cancelling the sale, which legal arguments should I use in this case? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#177 of 180 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [polyglot] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 24, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) I think you have to get professional legal counsel. We aren't lawyers. Maybe a nice threatening letter from an attorney is all you need to get out of this deal.
#178 of 180 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [polyglot] by b4100 Nov 30, 2009 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 4:35 am) Polyglot, The 02 allroad you purchased is it silver with the winter package and came with a set of snow tires without the rims also seller said the timing belt was recently replaced? Is the seller's car repair shop near Bedford in Westchester, NY?
#179 of 180 car repair shop is near Bedford, NY by polyglot Dec 01, 2009 (5:02 am)
yes, this is the same Audi Allroad, how come you are so familiar with that car?
#180 of 180 Typical Air Bag problem, ASE Tech not audi tech! by mcalkins3 Dec 02, 2009 (4:43 pm)
A gentlemen and work has a 2002 audi allroad and the front bags have dropped down. I was wondering what controls the compressor it's self. I have done some reading and checked the 40 amp fuse in by the ECM, and have checked all other fuses for the level 4 air ride suspension. I bench tested the pump and all connections. The pump and the entire setup is a pretty stout unit. The weather head style connections are amazing. If I take "tilt sensors" ( I assume Audi has a complicated name for them) at the rear the pump does not run with the arm and all ends of travel. I attempted to use the "Jacking Mode" and the pump still did not run, however the display did go into this mode. It leaves me to believe that the head unit it's self is work. I noticed when under the car, all the colored capillary lines running to another unit that I assume directs air flow from the pump based on the position of the tilt sensors? Anybody that could help would be greatly appreciated.

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